The 5 best Thai restaurants in Cincinnati
Asiana Thai and Sushi. | Photo: Jenny W./Yelp
In search of a new favorite Thai spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Thai eateries around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges. Topping the list is Thai Express. Located at 213 W. McMillan St. in CUF, it's the highest rated Thai restaurant in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 198 reviews on Yelp. Pa P. wrote, "By far my favorite Thai restaurant in Cincinnati. Great prices, large portions and the staff are the best. Black pepper garlic stir fry and veggie spring rolls are my go to. Be aware that it is pretty much carry out only and parking on certain days can be difficult." Next up is Oakley's Asiana Thai & Sushi, situated at 3922 Edwards Road. With 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Thai and Asian fusion spot has proven to be a local favorite. Anthony G., who reviewed it on Dec. 24, said, "This place is awesome. I've never been to a place that has such great Thai food and great sushi. Most places I've tried sacrifice quality on one side or the other, but Asiana does both really well. Super impressed." Hyde Park's Singha Contemporary Thai & Sushi, located at 2912 Wasson Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Thai and Asian fusion spot 4.5 stars out of 121 reviews. Yelper Sarah M., who reviewed it on Oct. 19, said, "Singha has become our go-to sushi and Thai spot. The lunch special can't be beat. They are kid friendly and so welcoming. The waiter is always so nice to our daughter and the food is delicious." Lin's Pad Thai, a Thai and Chinese spot in Westwood, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 87 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6137 Glenway Ave. to see for yourself. Ryan H. wrote, "Excellent, authentic Thai food, beautifully plated in a tidy restaurant with no-frills decor. The cucumber salad and veggie spring rolls were fresh and crunchy, the tom kha gai was bright and creamy and the massaman curry [was] delicately spiced and generously portioned." Last but not least, check out Green Papaya in Hyde Park, which has earned four stars out of 276 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Thai spot at 2942 Wasson Road. Yelper Scott A. said, "This might be the best Thai place in Cincinnati! I came during lunch and their menu selection during this time was excellent. I got the Lunch Box—so much food came with it and there was a variety of selections."
1. Thai Express
2. Asiana Thai & Sushi
3. Singha Contemporary Thai & Sushi
4. Lin's Pad Thai
5. Green Papaya
