Last updated on 10/13/2026
Viktoria Tkachenko
I recognize good Thai food by its balance. Sweetness, acidity, salt and heat have to be in equilibrium, otherwise the whole dish tips over. When testing I ask myself: does the kitchen dare to season it really spicy when I ask for it? Does the curry taste of freshly pounded paste or of a ready-made mix? And are the herbs, Thai basil, coriander, lime leaves, noticeably fresh? These details are what separate average from truly good Thai cuisine for me.
The Good Time Restaurant at Hausvogteiplatz in Berlin-Mitte presents Thai and Indonesian dishes side-by-side, from Tom Kha Gai to Gado Gado. It is operated by Willem Salim, with a second location in Zehlendorf. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it offers the broadest Southeast Asian menu.
Sisaket on Dircksenstraße in Berlin-Mitte offers Central Thai and Isaan cuisine on two separate menus, featuring a bar, a terrace, and a courtyard. It was founded by the current owner's mother and is now run by the second generation. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it represents the northeastern Thai side of the cuisine.
The Mai Phai in Feuerbachstraße, Berlin-Steglitz, has been cooking in a side street directly by the S-Bahn station since 2010. The kitchen's house specialties include the creamy Kaeng Phanaeng, the red Kaeng Daeng, and the papaya salad Som Tam Thai, all three explicitly spicy. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it has the largest delivery area.
Nutts Thai Kitchen in Scharnweberstraße in Friedrichshain serves Northern Thai cuisine; the curry paste for the Khao Soi comes from Nutt's family business in his home region. Dining is exclusively on-site, reservations are made online or via message. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it is the go-to address for Northern Thailand.
Taleh Thai on Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße in Prenzlauer Berg is located a few hundred meters from Volkspark Friedrichshain. The house specialty is the hot pot, plus a dedicated menu section solely for tofu dishes. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it is the only one that clearly labels each dish as mild or spicy.
Trixiy and Dju Prabhawat opened Kien-Du-Kiang-Thong in August 1973 on Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße in Charlottenburg, claiming it to be the first Thai restaurant in West Berlin. A Buddha shrine with flower chains and gold plates dominates the room. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it boasts the longest history.
Chon Thong on Kantstraße in Charlottenburg offers an eighteen-page menu covering all four regions of Thailand, with Isaan salads like Som Tam Plara and Lab Ped. Spice levels are indicated in three stages, and in summer, tables are available under the awning. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it's the place for dishes beyond the classics.
Since moving from City West to Helmholtzkiez, Tossakan on Schliemannstraße in Prenzlauer Berg has been cooking, named after a demon figure from Thai literature. The dishes are designed for sharing, and the chili symbols on the menu are to be taken seriously. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it is one of the spiciest addresses.
Thung Thai Restaurant on Düppelstraße is located a few steps from Rathaus Steglitz junction and describes its cuisine as original Thai street food. Laab is available in four variations, plus whole fish as a house specialty. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it is one of the most affordable addresses with freely selectable spiciness levels.
Thai Aroma on Dunckerstraße in Prenzlauer Berg serves Thai and Vietnamese cuisine on a deliberately small menu, led by Thi Bich Thao Nguyen. Each dish indicates its spice level, and there's a dedicated purely vegan section. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it stands out for its clearest allergy labeling.
