Thai Restaurants in Charleston
Discover the best thai dining experiences Charleston has to offer
Thailicious 2 Authentic
Thailicious 2 Dorchester is a cozy, casual spot for authentic Thai street food where people rave about the chicken, shrimp, beef dishes and fresh salads. Expect friendly service and homey flavors—locals say it feels like being back in Thailand without any fuss.
Happy Thai Food Truck
Happy Thai Food Truck is a casual spot you grab street-style Thai from — I’ve seen folks rave about their chicken and pork dishes and their Pad Thai (note: no peanuts because of an allergy). I caught them at Flowertown Festival and people say it’s a pleasant, no-frills meal on the go.
Sirinna's Thai Kitchen
Sirinna's Thai Kitchen is a casual spot in Charleston with a huge, loyal following — think fresh soups, salads, chicken and shrimp dishes that locals keep coming back to. Service is friendly and the food tastes homemade, not fancy, which is exactly why people love it.
Ti-Ney Bangkok Folly
Ti-Ney Bangkok Folly is a casual, friendly Thai spot on Folly Beach where locals rave about the chicken and beef dishes. The staff treat you like family, the seating is comfy, and the food is absolutely delicious without being fancy.
Pho Bowl Restaurant
Pho Bowl is a casual, popular spot for Vietnamese and Thai food—think beef stew pho, Pho Tai Nam, Thai red curry, gyoza, and shrimp dishes done well. Reviews rave about the rich broth and friendly service, and it’s a solid, down-to-earth place for takeout or a relaxed meal.
Pattaya Thai Restaurant
Pattaya Thai is a casual, neighborhood spot in Charleston known for its noodle soups that are kind of like pho but with a different broth — people also mention good chicken and beef pieces. It's unpretentious, clean (even the restroom gets a shoutout), and a solid last-minute find.
Mango Tree Thai Cafe
Mango Tree Thai Cafe is a cozy, casual spot in Charleston serving Bangkok street-food–style dishes — people rave about the ginger rice tempura chicken, crispy pork belly (a bit sweet for some), and the wings and soups. The drinks are a big highlight too; the coconut Thai tea gets a lot of love.
Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot
Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot is a casual, fairly new spot in West Ashley serving straightforward Thai — think chicken and shrimp dishes and plenty of vegetarian options. Service is friendly and fast, and it's the kind of no-frills place you'd go for takeout or a relaxed dinner with drinks.
KING STREET FOODS
King Street Foods is a casual, no-frills spot on King Street serving a mix of Thai and Japanese-ish fare — people rave about the chicken basil (kra pao), drunken noodles, and flavorful fried rice. It's the kind of place locals hit for late-night or lunchtime eats, though it can be quiet at odd times.
Aroithai Foodtruck
Aroithai Foodtruck is a casual, family-run Thai spot serving solid pad thai, pad see ew, wings and mango sticky rice from a truck. Locals swear it’s the best pad thai in town and the flavors feel authentic without any fuss.
Jasmine Thai Kitchen
Jasmine Thai Kitchen is a casual, no-frills spot locals go for solid, authentic Thai — the drunken noodles get a lot of praise and their soups and salads are reliable. There's a nice patio and a street-café feel inside with A/C, good for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Basil
Basil is an upscale Thai spot in Mount Pleasant that used to be downtown — people love the fish and beef dishes and the cake for dessert. It can get busy (we sat at the bar once because the dining room was full) but service and food are consistently solid.
Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)
Thai Elephants on James Island is a casual, reliable spot for Thai classics—think shrimp dishes and those little pieces of chicken or pork in well-spiced sauces. Portions are generous, the food is fresh and spiced to order, and the service tends to be friendly.
Mei Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Mei Thai is a casual spot in Charleston with solid Thai and sushi options—people rave about the pork, chicken, wings, soup and even the cake. Service gets high marks too (someone said they'd give it 10 stars), so it's a reliable, laid-back place for a birthday or first visit.
Lanna Thai Cuisine
Lanna Thai Cuisine is a cozy, casual spot in Charleston known for solid red curry and other Thai favorites — great for a low-key dinner date. Service is friendly (owners/servers like Fern get shout-outs), and prices are very reasonable.
Thai Elephants I
Thai Elephants I is a casual spot in Charleston serving solid Thai staples like Duck Curry, Pork Pad Woon Sen, curry puffs, shrimp spring rolls and fried gyoza. Locals say it’s some of the best Thai outside Thailand—nothing fancy, just good, reliable food.
Thai Palm Restaurant
If you want honest, casual Thai food near downtown, Thai Palm is a solid spot with friendly service and reasonable prices. People rave about the Bangkok Boat Noodles soup — several reviewers who lived in Thailand called it authentic — and others say it’s some of the best Thai food around.
Tasty Thai & Sushi
Tasty Thai & Sushi is a casual spot in Charleston serving straightforward Thai and sushi — people rave about the fish, chicken and beef dishes and even the desserts. Service is friendly, prices are reasonable, and locals (including some folks from Thailand) seem to like it.
ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar
ThaiZapp is a casual Thai spot in downtown Charleston where crowds say the chicken dishes and wraps are solid and you can usually get seated right away. It's handy for a quick, no-frills meal — good location, but service can be hit-or-miss.
Taste of Thai
Taste of Thai is a casual West Ashley spot known for dependable Thai classics like chicken wings, shrimp dishes, and salads — locals rave about the friendly service. It's the kind of place people go for takeout or a no-frills meal with solid portions and familiar flavors.
Pick Thai Restaurant Charleston
Pick Thai on James Island is a casual, quiet spot locals love for things like curry dumplings, pad Thai (they do medium spicy well), and straightforward chicken dishes. Reviews brag it's some of the best Thai around — simple, homey cooking rather than fancy dining.
Basil Park Circle
Basil Park Circle is an upscale Thai spot in Charleston where people rave about shrimp, chicken, wings, pork dishes and their soups. It feels more polished than a casual takeout place—some folks pop in for to-go but end up sitting down.
THAI EAST FUSION
Thai East Fusion is a casual spot in Charleston known for solid Thai classics like red curry, steamed dumplings and chicken wings. Locals say the food is really good — straightforward, flavorful plates without any fuss.
CO Restaurant
CO Restaurant is a casual spot in Charleston serving Vietnamese and Thai-ish dishes where people rave about the Mango Sticky Rice martini and sticky rice martini, plus apps like dumplings, tacos and sticky buns. Service is usually quick and friendly (Natalie got a shout-out), and folks mention ramen and drunken noodles as solid mains.