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5 Best Thai Restaurants in Hong Kong (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Hong Kong's Thai restaurants run from cramped, sign-free Mong Kok shops beloved by locals to a Sheung Wan spot run by a celebrated chef with lines out the door. The five places on this page have logged over 5,000 Google reviews between them, and every one holds a rating of 4.3 or higher, so the real decision comes down to atmosphere and neighborhood, not whether the food is good.

Short answer: No Money So Lonely in Mong Kok leads Hong Kong's Thai restaurants by review volume with 1,558 Google reviews at 4.7 stars, known for its fusion Thai dishes and photogenic decor. Thai Ho Kee (4.8, 735 reviews) holds the highest rating for authentic, budget-friendly Thai in the Ladies Market area, while Samsen Sheung Wan offers a chef-driven take on Thai street food. Meals typically run from around HKD 50 for a lunch set up to HKD 300 or more for dinner with drinks.
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Hong Kong's Thai Restaurants, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 No Money So Lonely 4.7 1,558 Fusion Thai & atmosphere View ›
2 Samsen Sheung Wan 4.5 1,359 Chef-driven Thai street food View ›
3 泰好記(THAI HO KEE) 4.8 735 Budget-friendly, authentic Thai View ›
4 Aroy Khao Man Gai 4.3 913 Late-night & group dining View ›
5 Milu Thai 4.6 489 Thai suki hotpot View ›
5 Best Thai Restaurants in Hong Kong (2026)

Where to eat Thai in Hong Kong

No Money So Lonely logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

No Money So Lonely

4.71,558 Google reviews

No Money So Lonely is a Mong Kok restaurant blending Thai flavors with fusion dishes like spicy lobster risotto and tom yum pizza, set in a decor-focused space with plenty of photo spots. It's part of the Seven Good Look group, which also runs a dessert and catering side of the business. Reviewers describe it as both a dinner destination and a relaxed afternoon-tea spot between Mong Kok and Prince Edward.

What people praise

  • Fusion menu items like tom yum pizza get repeat praise
  • Staff described as attentive, including quick, considerate cleanup during a spill
  • Doubles as a relaxed afternoon-tea spot, not just dinner
  • Most-reviewed Thai restaurant in Hong Kong on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,558 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed option here and a strong pick if fusion Thai dishes and a photogenic setting matter as much as the food itself.

Mong Kok, Nathan Rd, 700號406-408號鋪T.O.P Mall

Samsen Sheung Wan logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Samsen Sheung Wan

4.51,359 Google reviews

Samsen Sheung Wan is part of a small Thai street food group by chef Adam Cliff and Bella Kong, with additional locations in Central and Wan Chai. Reviewers, including a Thai reviewer who called it the closest thing to Bangkok she's found in Hong Kong, praise dishes like beef cheek massaman and a dedicated vegetarian menu. Expect a wait during peak hours given its popularity.

What people praise

  • Praised specifically by a Thai reviewer as genuinely authentic
  • Dedicated vegetarian menu prepared separately, not just modified dishes
  • Multiple locations across Central, Sheung Wan and Wan Chai
  • Named servers get repeat praise for warmth

Worth knowing

  • Popular restaurant means waits and crowding at peak times, per some reviewers
  • One reviewer felt portions were small relative to price on a specific dish
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,359 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick here for chef-driven, more polished Thai street food, with the strongest authenticity praise on this page. Expect it to be busy, so consider off-peak timing.

G/F, 23 Jervois St, Sheung Wan

泰好記(THAI HO KEE) logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

泰好記(THAI HO KEE)

4.8735 Google reviews

Thai Ho Kee (泰好記) is a Mong Kok restaurant near Ladies Market offering budget-friendly Thai dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and tom yum, with reviewers noting a surprisingly spacious interior compared to typical shops in the area. It holds the highest rating among the restaurants on this page. QR-code ordering keeps service quick, though it also reduces the amount of table service.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this page among Hong Kong Thai restaurants
  • Genuinely budget-friendly, with lunch sets around HKD 50-100 per person
  • Surprisingly spacious seating for the area
  • Praised repeatedly for authentic flavors at a reasonable price

Worth knowing

  • QR-code self-ordering means less table service, despite a service charge on the bill
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume735 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick here for genuinely authentic, budget-friendly Thai food, backed by the highest rating on this page. Order via the QR code and expect minimal table service.

75-77號 Tung Choi St, Mong Kok

Aroy Khao Man Gai logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Aroy Khao Man Gai

4.3913 Google reviews

Aroy Khao Man Gai is a busy Mong Kok Thai restaurant known for Hainan chicken, Thai suki glass noodles and a broad menu covering curries, satay and seafood, staying open until 11pm most nights. Reviewers describe large group orders being handled efficiently even during peak crowds, with reasonable prices for generous portions. The restaurant has no English signage outside, so first-time visitors should confirm the location on a map.

What people praise

  • Late hours, open until 11pm most nights, useful for late dinners
  • Handles large group orders well, per multiple reviewers
  • Broad menu spanning curries, satay, seafood and noodle dishes
  • Generous portions relative to price, according to several reviews

Worth knowing

  • Small, crowded space with tight tables during busy periods
  • No English signage outside, so confirm the exact location before visiting
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume913 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid pick for a larger group or a later dinner, with a broad menu and reviewers consistently noting generous portions for the price.

97號 Tung Choi St, Mong Kok

Milu Thai logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Milu Thai

4.6489 Google reviews

Milu Thai is a Tsim Sha Tsui Thai restaurant known for its Thai suki hotpot, offering both a suki and a tom yum broth option alongside dishes like grilled chicken and volcano ribs. Reviewers describe it as a hidden gem with a graffiti-decorated interior, and the hotpot format makes it well suited to sharing among a group. Feedback is mostly positive, though a couple of reviewers found certain fusion-style dishes less successful.

What people praise

  • Distinctive Thai suki hotpot format not offered by most restaurants on this list
  • Grilled chicken and ribs specifically praised as standout dishes
  • Group-friendly, sharable hotpot format
  • Distinctive graffiti-decorated interior

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers found certain fusion pairings, like garlic bread with curry, less successful
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume489 · 66th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick here specifically for Thai suki hotpot, a format none of the other restaurants on this page offer, and a strong choice for group dining.

Tsim Sha Tsui, Ashley Rd, 24-38號4樓

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many diners have rated them, ranked against other Hong Kong Thai restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than a 4.8 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Thai food cost in Hong Kong? (2026)

Pricing varies by restaurant and meal type, from a Mong Kok lunch set to a chef-driven dinner. Figures below reflect price-per-person ranges mentioned directly in reviews across the restaurants on this page.

JobTypical price
Lunch set (budget spot)HKD 50 - 100
Dinner, per person (mid-range)HKD 150 - 250
Dinner, per person (chef-driven / group)HKD 250 - 400

Ranges compiled from price-per-person figures reviewers reported directly in their Google reviews across the restaurants on this page, verified August 2026. Actual bills vary by dish choice and drinks ordered.

Thai restaurants across Hong Kong

These restaurants cluster around Mong Kok, Sheung Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, all reachable by MTR. Searching for a Thai restaurant near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check location before you book.

What to ask before booking a Thai restaurant

  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only during busy hours?
  • Is there a dedicated vegetarian or vegan menu, or just modified dishes?
  • What is the average wait time during peak dinner hours?
  • Can the restaurant accommodate a large group booking?
  • Is there a service charge added automatically to the bill?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Thai restaurants?

We started from Thai restaurants in Hong Kong with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these restaurants has vegetarian options?

Samsen Sheung Wan has a dedicated vegetarian menu prepared separately, according to reviews. Ask directly at the other restaurants about dietary accommodations.

Which restaurant is best for a large group?

Aroy Khao Man Gai has multiple reviews describing efficient service for larger group orders, and Milu Thai’s hotpot format also suits sharing among a group.

The bottom line

No Money So Lonely is the safe default given the deepest review history and a fusion menu with broad appeal. For the most authentic, budget-friendly option, Thai Ho Kee’s top rating and reasonable prices make it the stronger call.

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