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Readers' Choice Dining Guide: Thai

The top 10 places for Thai as voted by our readers

Metromix
November 11, 2009

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Teak Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar

1051 St. Gregory St. - Cincinnati

513-665-9800

When in a heated discussion over who has the best Thai food in Cincinnati, often times the name “Teak” is a top contender. Located atop Mt. Adams, Teak is packed for dinner practically all year long, so you can usually expect a wait, but the restaurant has a relaxing bar area for patient patrons to grab a drink or two before being seated. The restaurant has a comfortable indoor dining area as well as a spacious outdoor patio that has plenty of feng shui. Teak’s huge menu offers a number of traditional Thai noodle, rice and curry dishes made with chicken, beef, pork, tofu or seafood items like shrimp and scallops. Teak has spice levels one (for those who like just a hint of spice) through ten (for those who have taste buds of steel). If you’re in the mood for a small bite to eat, or if you are a sushi enthusiast, Teak’s sushi is a Cincinnati favorite.

Lemon Grass

2666 Madison Road - Cincinnati

513-321-2882

When Hyde Parkers, Norwoodians, Oakleyites and Thai lovers from all over think of Lemon Grass, they’re thinking of the dependably delicious, spicy and inexpensive fresh cuisine that comes from within its walls. Pair those qualities with the restaurant's excellent tea, beer and wine selection, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate Thai comfort food experience. The courteous and friendly staff give you the opportunity to customize your spice level on a scale of 1-10. For basil lovers, try the Pad Khee Mao or stick to the staple of Pad Thai. Ideal for carryout on a night when you need to live the home life.

Bangkok Bistro

3506 Erie Ave. - Cincinnati

513-871-0707

This great place is famous for its pad Thai. You can dine in, eat outside, or carry out. It’s an anything goes environment where everyone is welcome. Wines range from $11 to $17.

Thai Namtip

5461 North Bend Road - Cincinnati

513-481-3360

Thai Namtip looks like your basic strip-mall restaurant on the outside. On the inside, the restaurant is clean and casual, with Asian décor. Once seated, scan the menu for your Thai favorites and maybe some new surprises. They've got curry items, duck, seafood, stir-fry, noodle dishes and several vegetarian dishes. Specialties include items like the Orange Chicken and Cashew Nut Stir-Fry.

Thai Taste

5120 Crookshank Road - Cincinnati

513-922-7555

You can tell what’s cooking at Thai Taste, as the smell of curry and spices carries out to the parking lot. The two-room diner in Westwood is a cozy hole-in-the-wall decked out in Thai décor. Thai Taste specializes in sushi and Thai cuisine, although they do have Chinese entrees as well. The sushi menu goes on for days, from the tofu roll to the Crazy Roll. If you notice patrons bringing in a bottle of wine or a six-pack, that's because Thai Taste has a very popular BYOB policy.

Mai Thai

7710 U.S. 42 - Florence

859-282-1888

Thai-lovers in Northern Kentucky can stop by the Mai Thai in Florence on Hwy. 42 for traditional Thai dishes all day long, including its house special Pad Thai, Thai noodles stir-fried with egg, green onion, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts in a special sauce. Mai Thai, which serves lunch and dinner daily, also features a full-service wood-paneled sushi bar.

Arloi Dee

4920 Socialville-Foster Rd. - Mason

513-229-3997

Some like it hot, but you can get it mild, too. Arloi Dee has been said to have the best Asian Cuisine by several different local publications. Its food reflects Chinese and Thai, as well as a touch of some other Asian cultures. Arloi Dee has something a little extra that other Asian restaurants sometimes don't: dessert. Their creative Asian-infused desserts are sure to delight, like the Thai custard with sticky rice.

Ruthai's Thai Kitchen

3162 Linwood Avenue - Cincinnati

513-871-7687

Ruthai's is a little nook of tasty Thai deliciousness nestled in Mount Lookout Square. With everything from sushi to curry, Ruthai's expansive menu knows few bounds. There's plenty for vegetarians to enjoy as well, plus Ruthai's also has a BYOB policy.

Sweet Basil

2331 Buttermilk Crossing - Crescent Springs

859-331-0666

The influences of all of Thailand's geographical regions are reflected in the menu at Sweet Basil, which also specializes in sushi dishes. Among the favorites: pad Thai, chicken Thai spicy and duck noodle soup.

Amarin

7022 Miami Ave. - Madeira

513-272-6900

Having trouble deciding where to venture for your next Thai food adventure? If you’re in Madeira, check out Amarin for great Thai food at a reasonable price. Many dishes are big enough to share, like their Thai Jade Noodle (spinach noodles with veggies and shrimp). On a nice day, take your sushi to the outdoor patio, where tables are shaded by umbrellas and surrounded by potted plants.