Looking to satisfy your appetite for Thai fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Thai restaurants around Troy, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Penn's Thai Cafe
Topping the list is Penn's Thai Cafe. Located at 3658 Rochester Road, it is the highest rated Thai restaurant in Troy, boasting 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp.
The menu includes dishes like the pad thai woonsen (glass noodles with egg, bean sprouts and green onion, topped with crushed peanuts), pad prik (green peppers, green onion, bamboo shoots and mushrooms stir-fried in a brown sauce) and the basil fried rice, all with your choice of protein. (See the full menu here.)
Cat B., who reviewed it on May 25, wrote, "The service is always amazing and the food always consistent. The restaurant is decorated nicely and is always clean. ... If you're looking for good Thai food and amazing service for a good value, this is where to go."
2. Thai Taste
Next up is Thai Taste, situated at 5063 Livernois Road. With four stars out of 175 reviews on Yelp, the Thai spot has proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll see dishes like the pad ped (red curry with coconut milk, eggplant, mushrooms, white onion, bamboo shoots, green peppers and basil) and the kow pad pineapple (fried rice with egg, pineapple, tomato, peas and carrots), both with your choice of protein, plus fried white fish with ginger and vegetables in a brown sauce.
Shelby W. said, "By far the best Thai cuisine in the immediate area. It's everything you could ask for in a small neighborhood eatery. The food is amazing, and the prices are great for how much you receive! I love the staff as well, everyone is so friendly."
3. Bangkok Bistro
Bangkok Bistro, located at 1941 W. Maple Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe and Thai spot four stars out of 98 reviews.
Start off with spring rolls, chicken satay or the green apple salad with chicken, cashews, lemon juice and roasted coconut. The menu offers dishes like the Chiang Mai noodles, sizzling eggplant and pineapple fried rice. (See the full menu here.)
Fred S. wrote, "Simply the best Thai food in the area. I keep trying new dishes and they're all excellent. All the pad dishes are awesome, as is the Ching Rai eggplant. I usually only get takeout, which is super fast."
4. Orchid Cafe
Orchid Cafe is another go-to, with four stars out of 56 Yelp reviews. Head over to 56 W. Square Lake Road to see for yourself.
On the menu, look for the Siam duck (boneless duck sauteed with shrimp, pea pods, ginger, green onions, garlic and baby corn), the Gulf of Siam (shrimp and scallops sauteed with smooth peanut curry sauce and vegetables) and the Ocean Wave (seafood combo with vegetables in a curry peanut sauce). (See the full menu here.)
Freddy B. said, "I love Thai food and this place has the best in metro Detroit! I am addicted to their drunken noodles, nobody makes them better! Best of all the service is always great! The girls at the counter are always so friendly and nice. Place is always clean, service is prompt."
