Craving Thai food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Thai restaurants around San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Sai Jai Thai Restaurant
Topping the list is Sai Jai Thai Restaurant. Located at 771 O'Farrell St. (between Hyde and Larkin streets) in the Tenderloin, Sai Jai Thai Restaurant is the highest-rated low-priced Thai spot in San Francisco, boasting four stars out of 891 reviews on Yelp. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves up specialties like barbecued pork shoulder, mixed seafood curry and yum pla dook fu (Thai-style fried catfish served over green mango salad).
2. Thai Time Restaurant
Next up is the Inner Richmond's Thai Time Restaurant, situated at 315 Eighth Ave. (between Geary Boulevard and Clement Street). This casual spot offers a full menu of Thai favorites, from pad thai to green curry duck, including a sizable selection of vegetarian options. With four stars out of 822 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
3. Mae Krua
Bernal Heights' Mae Krua, located at 331 Cortland Ave. (between Bocana and Bennington streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Thai spot 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews. Stop by this cozy, counter-service spot for rice balls, pad thai, salmon curries and sticky mango rice.
4. Navin Thai Restaurant
Navin Thai Restaurant, a Thai and Asian fusion spot in Chinatown, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 174 Yelp reviews. Navin Thai Restaurant serves noodle dishes, fried rice, curries and more. Head over to 1059 Powell St. (near the corner of Powell and Washington streets) to see for yourself.
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