Thai Food

Miami Beach boasts some of Florida’s best international cuisine, including a great lineup of Thai restaurants from hole in the wall noodle bars to cutting edge fusion. For a cheap eat, try somewhere like Sriracha House, Siam Palace or Ricky Thai. Meanwhile, Lung Yai Thai Tapas offers a more unique experience, while NaiYaRa’s range of appetizers makes it an excellent place for sharing plates.

Siam Palace Restaurant
Siam Palace has been the go-to local standard for over two decades now, and despite a recent change in management remains as reliable as ever. Fast service, good quality, and generous serving sizes make this old favorite pretty hard to beat, especially in terms of value for money. As for what to try, there’s nothing particularly special on the menu beyond the typical Thai offerings. Do try the traditional Thai coffee though.

NaiYaRa
This Japanese-Thai fusion does great sushi and even better red snapper. There’s a strong seafood focus here, and the glazed salmon is definitely worth a try. Or better yet, come during happy hour for their great cocktails and sides. Bear in mind though that outside happy hour, NaiYaRa is easily one of the pricier options on the list, so be prepared to fork out for a good meal here.

Sushi Siam
Another Japanese-Thai fusion, Sushi Siam is at its best when it’s serving up one of its signature lobster dishes or that incredible spicy beef salad. Despite being a fusion, the Thai dishes certainly have an authentic taste, including packing the chili like they do in Thailand.

Lung Yai Thai Tapas
What happens when you combine Spanish tapas-style dining with Thai food? Little Havana has the answer because of course, it does. Lung Yai Thai Tapas offers some of the best Thai food in town, served in an enjoyable tapas style. It’s a unique, slightly odd but overwhelmingly enjoyable experience.

Sriracha House
This little hipster haunt might not look like much more than your average noodle stand, but Sriracha House really packs a punch where it counts. It’s cheap, fast, tasty and ridiculously filling. No wonder they do a roaring trade practically 24 hours a day, from lunches on-the-go to those late night noodle binges. It’s not quite fancy but does the job.

Ricky Thai Bistro
Like Sriracha House, Ricky Thai Bistro is as unpretentious as it is welcoming. Don’t expect many surprises on the menu, which is about as stock-standard as the joyless furniture. Once the food arrives though, you’ll understand why locals rave about this place. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors make for a memorable experience at a reasonable price.

Sawadee Thai
Not exactly easy to find, this place is tucked away with little visible signage and is easy to miss – something you don’t want to do. Sawadee offers a good range of the usual Thai dishes, with particularly good spring rolls. Many of their dishes to err on the spicy side, making this place particularly worthwhile for any and all chili lovers. They also do delivery.