Craving Thai? Here are 13 Birmingham Thai restaurants you’ll love
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Cold weather is the perfect time to grab Thai food—nothing’s more comforting than a bowl of pad thai or filling wontons, right? If you’re craving Thai food as much as I am, here are 13 Birmingham Thai restaurants + their recommended dishes.
1. Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart
Blink and you’ll miss it: Blue Pacific is located at Hoover Food Mart on Lorna Road and serves amazing Thai food. When I picked up my dumplings and pad kee mao for lunch, I asked the cashier for his recommendations.
His answer? Pad thai. Someone else in line vouched for it—this was his second day in a row ordering the dish.
- Note: Open for takeout
- Recommended dish: Pad Thai or Pad Kee Mao if you’re craving something spicy
- Location: 3219 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8:30PM
- Facebook | Website
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2. Taste of Thailand
If your ideal meal involves trying a little bit of everything, you’ll love the variety on Taste of Thailand’s menu. Try out the chicken satay or the vegetable curry with pineapple, or order multiple dishes so you have leftovers all week.
- Location: 3321 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Masaman Thai Kitchen
Masaman Thai Kitchen is a Birmingham staple whether you want Thai chicken soup or spicy beef salad. I’m personally eyeing the panang curry for my next meal.
- Location: 790 Montgomery Hwy #104, Birmingham, AL 35216
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM; Friday 11AM-9:30PM; Saturday 12-9PM
- Website | Facebook
4. Surin of Thailand
There are three different Surin locations in Birmingham, and we love them all for different reasons. Grab lunch at Surin of Thailand in Mountain Brook, then enjoy a walk around the neighborhood.
- Recommended dish: Surin of Thailand in Mountain Brook features a special, Khao Mo-Kai
- Surin of Thailand Location: 64 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
- Surin of Thailand Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:15AM-2PM, 4:30-8:30PM; Friday-Saturday 11:15AM-2PM, 4:30-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Surin 280
Surin 280 is one of my favorite spots to grab a bite to eat, and now they’re a perfect place to order takeout for a delicious meal at home. This is a classic Birmingham Thai restaurant with dishes you’ll absolutely love.
- Recommended dish: Chicken Noodle Bowl is a Surin 280 all time favorite dish, but other popular options include Thai Noodle and Spicy Beef Salad
- Surin 280 Location: 16 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Surin 280 Hours: Sunday-Saturday 11AM-2PM; 4:45-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Surin West
Sometimes, the only thing that will warm up a cold day is a hot bowl of noodles. Surin West will have you covered—whether you enjoy the beef noodle soup or their spicy spaghetti, you’ll keep coming back for more.
- Recommended dish: Nom Tok beef or spicy garlic scallops
- Surin West Location: 1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Surin West Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-2:30PM, 4:45-9PM; Friday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10PM; Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-10PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
7. Shiki Homewood Thai and Sushi is one of my favorite Birmingham Thai restaurants
If you and your loved ones can’t decide between amazing Thai dishes and delicious sushi, head to Shiki Homewood Thai and Sushi for the best of both worlds. I recently ordered their Thai ramen and it was the perfect choice for these chilly days.
- Recommended dish: Spicy Thai coconut ramen, hot and spicy fried whole golden pompano, or their famous spicy beef salad
- Location: 300 19th St S Suite 109, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM; Monday, Saturday 5-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
8. Nori Thai and Sushi
Nori Thai and Sushi is a popular Thai spot in Birmingham serving up a wide variety of mouthwatering options, like spicy miso ramen and spicy tuna rolls. Order curbside pickup or choose delivery for the perfect easy meal.
- Recommended dish: Tonkotsu ramen is perfect for this cold weather. They also recommend coconut soup and spicy beef noodles (aka Drunken Noodles).
- Location: 4704 Cahaba River Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday 11AM-9PM; Saturday 12-10PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
9. Yum Yai Thai Takeout 280 is an amazing Birmingham Thai restaurant
Yum Yai Thai Takeout 280 is a great Birmingham Thai restaurant if you’re tired of cooking and want to get out of your comfort zone. Pick up one of their delicious dishes like the chicken satay or crispy wonton pad thai, and enjoy your meal all week—or in one sitting.
- Recommended dish: Chicken satay with roti, Massamun Curry with Beef, and the small bite set with your favorite appetizers in one platter
- Location: 5426 US-280 #9, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Tuesday—Sunday 11AM-2:30PM, 4-8:30PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
10. Thai Basil & Sushi Restaurant
Thai Basil and Sushi combines Thai and Japanese for a delicious dinner option in Trussville. Try one of their curry dishes or a savory chicken noodle bowl for a meal that wows.
- Location: 445 Main St #121, Trussville, AL 35173
- Hours: Sunday-Saturday 11AM-2PM, 4:30-9PM
- Website | Facebook
11. Alloy Thai
The chef at work 
Delicious curry in progress
Alloy Thai focuses on local, seasonal ingredients so that every meal is fresh and delicious. Check out their Facebook page to see weekly menus and events to order your meal.
- Recommended meal: Chinese broccoli with crispy pork or khao soi, a Chiangmai chicken noodle soup with a paste made from scratch
- Location: 4753 Maryland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35210
- Hours: Pickups typically from 5-6PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram | Eventbrite
12. Pinto Thai Chelsea
Pinto Thai Chelsea is a Birmingham Thai restaurant with delicious dishes like coconut soup and basil ground chicken with fried egg. Patrons also rave about their sushi, so try out a roll with your order.
- Location: 16712 US-280, Chelsea, AL 35043
- Hours: Monday 4:30-9:30PM; Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-9:30PM
- Website | Facebook
13. UMAMI is a Birmingham Thai restaurant coming to Lakeview soon
We’ve got a lot to look forward to in 2021, but one of the things I’m most excited about is all the new restaurants coming to Birmingham. I loved visiting Babalu in Lakeview, but I’m excited to check out UMAMI, a new restaurant from the owners of Nori Thai and Shiki. This sounds like a dream duo and I can’t wait for it to open.
- Opening: March 2021
- Location: 2808 7th Ave S, #117, Birmingham, AL 35233
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