Eat & Drink
The Best Thai Restaurants in Amsterdam
Thai has been one of Amsterdam's best-loved Asian cuisines for decades, with the highest concentration historically around the Zeedijk and Chinatown, where Thai expats demanded the real thing. Today the scene spans no-frills walk-ins and stylish, modern rooms.
Expect fragrant curries, fresh salads, pad Thai and properly judged spice. These are the city's best Thai restaurants.
3 restaurants
Centrum (Old Centre)
Bird Thai Restaurant
Amsterdam's go-to authentic Thai on the Zeedijk since 1998 — bold red and green curries and regional dishes in a busy, walk-in Chinatown spot.
Dapperbuurt
Boi Boi
A lively Thai on the Dapperstraat, with sharing dishes and local beers.
Jordaan
Kinnaree Thai Cuisine
Authentic Thai in the Jordaan with a stylish modern interior — fresh, adjustable-spice classics and curries, plus chef surprise menus.
Frequently asked
- Where's the best area for Thai food?
- Historically the Zeedijk and Chinatown, where authentic Thai spots cluster, though great Thai is now found across the city.
- Is Thai food here very spicy?
- It can be — but most restaurants grade dishes by spice level and adjust the heat to your taste.
- Do I need to book?
- Some of the best are walk-in only; others take bookings — check ahead for weekends.