Where is the best pad thai in Bangkok?

Based on diner recommendations, the best pad thai in Bangkok is at Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu. We compared 17 restaurants serving pad thai.

How much does pad thai cost in Bangkok?

Pad Thai prices in Bangkok range from THB35.00 to THB4000.00 across 17 restaurants.

Best Pad Thai in Bangkok

17 restaurants compared

Price range: THB35.00 – THB4000.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Pad Thai in Bangkok (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu, THB100.00 (Phra Nakhon)
Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu, THB350.00 (Phra Nakhon)
Nai Ek Roll Noodle, THB80.00 (Chinatown)
Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu, THB100.00 (Phra Nakhon)
Baan Phadthai, THB180.00 (Bang Rak)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 17 Restaurants Compared

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu

Phra Nakhon·$

Pad Thai Gai (Chicken Pad Thai)

THB100.00

Charcoal-wok pad thai with chicken, the most affordable version on the menu.

Tip: The chicken version at 100 THB still uses the charcoal wok, so you get the signature smoke at the lowest price point. Good if you want to taste the technique without the premium toppings.

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu

Phra Nakhon·$

Pad Thai Goong (Prawn Pad Thai)

THB350.00

Charcoal-wok pad thai with fresh prawns over a smoky, tamarind-forward noodle base.

Tip: If you're going to splurge, the prawn version is where the charcoal smoke integrates most noticeably with the seafood. But the Berkshire pork at 220 THB offers better overall value.

Nai Ek Roll Noodle

Chinatown·$

Pad Thai with Crispy Pork

THB80.00

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with garlic, pork belly, and Thai spices.

Tip: Skip this if you're craving classic street pad thai with peanuts and bean sprouts. This version is meat-forward and has no peanuts—totally different beast.

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu

Phra Nakhon·$

Pad Thai Tofu (Vegetarian Pad Thai)

THB100.00

Charcoal-wok pad thai with firm tofu and bean sprouts, no meat.

Tip: Ask to confirm there's no dried shrimp in the sauce — the standard base contains a small amount and it's worth clarifying at the counter.

Baan Phadthai

Bang Rak·$$

Phadthai Goong Haeng (Dried Shrimp Pad Thai)

THB180.00

Classic pad thai with dried shrimp and egg wrapped in an egg net.

Tip: If you're ordering for two, get one fresh prawn and one dried shrimp version — they're genuinely different dishes and the comparison is worth it.

Thipsamai

Phra Nakhon·$$

Classic Pad Thai Sen Chan

THB159.00

Traditional pad thai with sun-dried sen chan noodles, shrimp, and the house prawn oil.

Tip: If you want to taste the prawn oil and noodle texture without the egg, order this version. The subtle smokiness comes through more clearly.

Saneh Jaan

Lumphini·$$$

Pad Thai with Grilled River Prawn

Traditional Pad Thai refined with charcoal-grilled river prawns.

Tip: This is a more refined version than street Pad Thai. The river prawns are grilled separately and added on top, keeping them juicy and slightly smoky.

Thipsamai

Phra Nakhon·$$

Pad Thai with River Prawns in Omelet

THB169.00

Pad thai wrapped in omelet with fresh river prawns.

Tip: River prawns are sweeter and more delicate than the sea prawns in the standard version. If you prefer milder prawn flavor, this is your pick.

#992% recommend

Baan Phadthai

Bang Rak·$$

Phadthai Goong Sod (Fresh Prawn Pad Thai)

THB280.00

Sen Jan rice noodles stir-fried with fresh whole prawns in the 18-ingredient house sauce.

Tip: Order the prawn version as your introduction — it shows the noodle and sauce at their best. The chicken version is also good but the prawns are fresher and the shell-on presentation looks better.

#1092% recommend

Thipsamai

Phra Nakhon·$$

Superb Pad Thai Wrapped in Egg

THB129.00

Rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp oil and fresh prawns, wrapped in a thin egg crepe.

Tip: The egg-wrapped version is the original recipe and most authentic. It's worth the small upcharge over the standard pad thai.

#1191% recommend

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu

Phra Nakhon·$

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu Moo Hob (Berkshire Pork)

THB220.00

Charcoal-wok pad thai topped with Berkshire pork loin braised in herbal broth.

Tip: This is the version that earned and keeps the Bib Gourmand — order the Moo Hob specifically, not just the regular pad thai. The Berkshire pork is what most reviewers mention first.

#1290% recommend

Terminal 21 Food Court (Pier 21)

Sukhumvit, Asoke·$

THB35.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, eggs, peanuts, and choice of protein.

Tip: The shrimp version costs 45 baht but has 5-6 whole shrimp. Worth the extra 10 baht.

#1389% recommend

Potong

Yaowaraj·$$$

Pad Thai with Shrimp Shot

THB1200.00

Chef Pam's reinterpreted pad thai served with a shrimp shot and traditional accompaniments.

Tip: Eat the pad thai immediately — the dish loses its textural contrast if it sits more than a minute after plating.

#1485% recommend

Sukhumvit Soi 38 Night Market

Thonglor·$

THB40.00

Stir-fried thin rice noodles with tamarind, shrimp, tofu, and bean sprouts.

Tip: Ask for it a bit spicy — the default is usually mild. The best stalls make it to order in front of you, so watch the wok.

#1585% recommend

Thipsamai

Phra Nakhon·$$

Superb Pad Thai with Tiger Prawns

THB249.00

Egg-wrapped pad thai with two large Thai river prawns instead of regular prawns.

Tip: The tiger prawn version is nearly double the price of the standard. If you're prawn-obsessed it's worth it, but the regular version with two prawns is better value.

#1684% recommend

Coda

Lumphini·$$$

Pad Thai Reinterpreted with Tamarind and Rice Noodle Foam

THB4000.00

Pad Thai elements reimagined with foam technique and deconstructed components.

Tip: Ask the chef about the foam technology—it's not molecular gastronomy for show, each technique serves the flavor profile and honors the original dish.

#1778% recommend

Sala Rattanakosin Eatery & Bar

Old City·$$

Pad Thai with Crispy Tofu

THB280.00

Classic pad thai with crispy tofu, bean sprouts, egg, and peanuts.

Tip: If you want authentic street pad thai, go to Pradipat or Chinatown. This is a restaurant version—prettier, cleaner, but less rustic than the real thing.