Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are ROYAL PALACE THAI REST, CAFE DE SIAM and THAI ISLAND, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for pad thai in Tampa. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional pad thai.
Tampa's Premier Pad Thai Destinations
Tampa’s culinary landscape offers an incredible variety of spots to enjoy a steaming plate of Pad Thai, ranging from traditional family-owned kitchens to contemporary fusion hubs. This collection showcases the city's best renditions of the iconic noodle dish found at local favorites like Thai Island, Tuk Tuk Thai, and Rouen Thai Restaurant. Beyond classic Thai eateries, you can explore unique interpretations from Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese perspectives at destinations like Rice N Roll and Hiccups & Churroholic. Whether you are seeking a quick lunch or an elegant sit-down dinner, these diverse selections ensure a memorable meal in the heart of the Gulf Coast.
12 restaurants in Best Pad Thai in Tampa | Top Rated Spots
- ROYAL PALACE THAI REST: Thai.
- CAFE DE SIAM: Thai.
- THAI ISLAND: Thai.
- THAI RUBY RESTAURANT: Thai.
- TUK TUK THAI: Thai.
- ROUEN THAI RESTAURANT: Thai.
- PALM THAI: Thai.
- RICE N ROLL: Japanese.
- HICCUPS & CHURROHOLIC: Vietnamese.
- PINTO THAI: Thai.
- BOWL BAR: Japanese.
- J'S ASIAN KITCHEN: Chinese.
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.
