Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Chu Ros Thai, Mrs. An Thai and Plue, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap thai restaurants in Manhattan. Great thai food that fits your budget.
Manhattan's Cheap Thai Destinations
Discover the vibrant and budget-friendly flavors of Southeast Asia with this curated selection of eateries across Manhattan. While authentic Thai staples like Marwin Thai and Chalong Southern Thai lead the way, the collection also features a diverse mix of Vietnamese pho, Japanese poke, and even American comfort food from spots like Three Roosters. From quick bites at the Thai Food & Steak Cart to flavorful seafood and Indian-inspired dishes, these accessible restaurants offer high-quality meals that are as easy on the palate as they are on the wallet.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Thai Restaurants in Manhattan | Cheap Thai Food
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Plue · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Living Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Charm Thai Express · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- At Thai Restaurant · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- LENOXTHAI · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Grata Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Grata Thai Cuisine · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Tha Phraya · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Valla Table · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Bite of Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Plue · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Tam Mai Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Isla & Co. - Midtown · rated 4.8/5: restaurant.
- Kati Shop : Healthy • Thai • Curry · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Koo Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Mitr Thai Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- PokeDoke · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Malone's Irish Bar & Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Thai Food Near Me · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Obao · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.








