Best Thai in Hong Kong (2026)

Thai food might be Hong Kong's favourite adopted cuisine — the city has embraced boat noodles, green curry, and som tam with an enthusiasm that borders on the obsessive. Our list is short but pointed: Samsen, the local institution that made Thai boat noodles a Hong Kong phenomenon, with queues that testify to its cult status; and Siaw, keeping the same flame alive for the faithful. Two picks can't cover Thai food in a city this devoted to it — the regional specialists, the Isaan kitchens, the fine-dining Thai rooms — and we're upfront that this list will grow. But as a starting point, these two capture what Hong Kong loves about Thai cooking: intense, balanced flavours, served fast and priced for regulars. Expect casual prices and casual rooms; this is slurping food, not whispering food. Go hungry, order the noodles, and don't be shy with the chilli — the kitchens here respect diners who can take the heat. For the full Thai picture, watch this space.