8 Thai Restaurant in Malaysia

Traveloka MY
22 Apr 2024 - 5 min read

In Malaysia, Thai dishes have carved a niche for themselves, captivating taste buds with their bold and distinctive flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or an adventurous eater, indulging in a mouthwatering Thai dish is a must-have experience that promises to tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more.

So, why wait? Take a culinary detour and savor the irresistible allure of Thai cuisine in Malaysia today.

8 Must-Visit Thai Restaurants

(Explain the Authenticity, Menu Highlights, Ambiance and Dining Experience, Locations and Accessibility)

1. BAAN26 Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar

Location: 26, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12 PM - 2 AM (Closed at 3 AM every Saturday)
Recommended Dishes: Tom Yum Seafood, Steamed Fish, Pandan Chicken

Located in a very strategic place, BAAN26 Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar is a casual Thai Restaurant in the famous Bukit Bintang area. Experience the delicious Thai dishes in this nice and casual-vibe place. Anyway, don’t worry about the park area being full because you can always get advantage of the valet service.

Surely, the food is great here, and so are the desserts and drinks. The Thai Style Papaya Salad tastes extraordinary, that’s why it’s popular among all. You can open your meal with starters like Thai Fish Cakes, and go for the main menu like Thai Basil Squid, Pandan Leaf Chicken Wrap, or their famous menu, Baan Rainbow Fried Rice with Thai Condiments.

For dessert, of course you shouldn't skip the Sticky Mango Rice, the unique dessert of Thai brought to Kuala Lumpur still in its authentic way.

2. STREAT Thai

Location: Jaya One, 100-G.001 Jaya One No. 72A Jalan Prof Diraja, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11 AM - 10 PM
Recommended Dishes: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Pad Krapow Chicken with Rice and Fried Egg

Moving on to Petaling Jaya, Selangor, you can visit STREAT Thai when you crave for some Thai dishes like Pad Krapow, Pad Thai Noodle, and Tom Yum Seafood Soup. It’s a lovely halal restaurant as well, so it must be a favorite Thai place for Muslims around PJ too.

The place is quite big, even almost like a food court itself. The Thai dishes come in a big portion too and the price is reasonable enough, especially with a dining place so comfortable like this. If you are here with friends and families, sharing plates is highly recommended.

After plenty of plates finally enter your stomach, drink some Thai beverages like Thai Tea or the fresh one like Pandan & Lemongrass Iced Tea. FYI, STREAT Thai is not only available in PJ, but also in Bangsar, Kepong, and Cheras.

3. Imperial Chakri Palace

Location: Lot 417B, Level 4, Ramlee Mall Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12 - 10 PM
Recommended Dishes: Traditional Thai Omelette, Red Tom Yum Seafood Soup

Located in Suria KLCC, Imperial Chakri Palace can be your stop whenever you are hungry for Thai food after shopping. The place offers super delicious Thai food, starting from Red Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Pineapple Fried Rice, to Fruity Sago and Milky Iced Thai Coffee.

The Red Tom Yum Seafood Soup is people’s favorite. The broth is not that spicy too and it tastes really appetizing in your mouth. You can find other variants on the menu, from salads, soups, noodles, rice, meat, vegetables, and sweet desserts as closing.

Your exceptional experience will also be supported by the attentive and friendly staff that will help you to get whatever you need here. The ambience of Imperial Chakri Palace is absolutely elegant, it suits family or friends gathering, especially because they also have VIP Room for private events.

4. KIN Thai Restaurant

Location: No 66, Jalan Hujan Rahmat 3, Taman Overseas Union, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11.30 AM - 3 PM, 5.30 - 10 PM
Recommended Dishes: Grilled Pork Neck

KIN Thai Restaurant should be the next on your list when you crave for tasty Tom Yum Seafood, Thai Omelette, Lemongrass Steam Lala, and Papaya Salad. Yup, KIN Thai Restaurant will be your favorite Thai restaurant, with its generous portion and top-notch customer service. It is definitely a great value for the money.

All of the dishes here are very good and appetizing. The spicy dishes will keep you going until your stomach is full, although it’s totally hot. The non-spicy dishes are going to make you want to keep ordering too!

The place is also spacious and it has indoor and outdoor seating. It could be quite crowded during peak hours, so please come early to have the best seat.

5. Jatujak Bangkok Street Food

Location: B-G, 31, Jalan PJU 1a/3j, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12 - 3 PM, 5 - 10.15 PM (Closed at 10.45 PM every Saturday and Sunday)
Recommended Dishes: Pork Shoulder, Green Curry Chicken

First of all, you will love the setting of this Thai restaurant. Jatujak Bangkok Street Food is located at the side of the street, with plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. If you have friends and family that love Thai food, you should definitely take them here.

The friendly staff will guide you to order the authentic taste of Thai food. They always use fresh ingredients and cook the dishes to perfection. While everything is so mouth-watering, they also come in a big portion so you can share it with your loved ones.

The Pork Shoulder is the best menu here, although other dishes in the menu are worth exploring too. The Thai omelet is tasty and the Crab Fried Rice is boosting the umami taste to your mouth. They also serve Thai Teas and Thai Beers.

6. Boran (Seapark) - Classic Thai Street Food

Location: 25 G, Jalan 21/11a, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10.45 AM - 9 PM
Recommended Dishes: Pork Skewer, Green Curry Maryland Chicken Rice, Thai Fish Cake

Another favorite Thai restaurant at Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is Boran (Seapark) - Classic Thai Street Food. Offering the best Thai food, like their tasty Grilled Pork Neck, Chicken or Pork Neck with Signature Thai Sauce with Rice & Egg, also the authentic beverages like Thai Tea and Thai Matcha Tea.

They offer lunch sets too, where you can choose one of the selected main dishes (there are plenty of options available on the lunch set menu) and choose the drink: from Thai Tea, Earl Grey Lychee Tea to all kinds of sodas. We recommend you to buy at least one of the Thai Tea selections, because they taste very authentic!

The prices are all affordable and the ambience of the place is very comfortable. If you’re in PJ, you should definitely visit this Thai restaurant.

7. Suraya Seafood Thai Restaurant

Location: Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 1 PM - 12 AM (Closed at 4 AM every Sunday)
Recommended Dishes: Tom Yam Campur, Nasi Khoumok, Somtam, Kerabu Maggi

Seeing the super long queue in front of Suraya Seafood Thai Restaurant is a common sight every dinner time, especially on the weekends. But, if you ever are around Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, being in the middle of that queue will take you to an unforgettable experience of Thai food.

Don’t worry, even though the queue is extraordinary, the service is super fast so the queue moves past. Well, no wonder it’s everybody’s favorite Thai restaurant in KL because they serve the best Thai food.

The various menus inside will make you a little bit confused on which one to order, like Tom Yam, Fried Rice, Chicken, Prawns, Cuttlefish, Kerabu, and Chicken. Even the Fried Rice has over 10 variants. But, if it’s the first time you visit, go for the recommended dishes. If you bring children that are not that interested in Thai food, you can still order them some Grilled Hot Dog

Even if you’re not from Kuala Lumpur but you love Thai food so much, you should visit this Thai restaurant at least once. The taste is authentic, like you originally eat it in Thailand. Don’t forget to buy desserts and beverages too, like Pulut Mangga, Mango Float, and various options of juice.

So, don’t delay your trip to one of the highlighted Thai restaurants we mentioned above! Experience the diverse and rich flavors of Thai cuisine and go home being full and happy. Let’s explore the divine world of Thai cuisine in Malaysia with Traveloka! We’ll be your guide, not only for hotel or flight ticket booking, but also to guide you in culinary exploration!

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In This Article

• 8 Must-Visit Thai Restaurants
• 1. BAAN26 Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar
• 2. STREAT Thai
• 3. Imperial Chakri Palace
• 4. KIN Thai Restaurant
• 5. Jatujak Bangkok Street Food
• 6. Boran (Seapark) - Classic Thai Street Food
• 7. Suraya Seafood Thai Restaurant

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