Thai cuisine is an increasingly popular option for diners, and there are some excellent places in Preston where you can enjoy this food. Whether you are trying Thai dishes for the first time or you are a Thai expert, you will find something to suit your tastes and budget in the city. To help you decide which of Preston’s Thai restaurants to try, we have compiled a list of some of the best Thai restaurants in Preston.

The Best Thai Restaurants in Preston

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Khao Thai Eatery: One of the Best Thai Restaurants in Preston Overall

The best Thai restaurant in Preston is Khao Thai Eatery. Despite serving delicious food and generous portions, the food is very reasonably priced. It receives consistently high ratings from both locals and visitors to the area staying in local hotels. The food is so good because it uses fresh, high-quality ingredients.

  • Examples from the menu: Gyoza, soups, chicken satay
  • Address: 51 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3DH
  • Telephone: 07442 289246
  • Website: https://www.khao-thaieatery.com/
  • Opening hours: Closed on Sunday, open for lunch from 12 noon to 3 pm Tuesday to Saturday and for dinner service from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday and 4.30 pm to 10 pm from Thursday to Saturday

Itsy’s Street Food: The Best Thai Restaurant in Preston for Street Food

If you are a fan of Thai street food, then one of the best Preston Thai restaurants is Itsy’s Street Food. They aim to give their customers an authentic experience of eating Thai street food that makes diners feel like they are in Thailand. Diners love the food’s freshness and say there is an excellent drinks selection.

  • Examples from the menu: Thai red curry with beef, Pad Thai, noodle Tom Yum, spicy fatty duck
  • Address: 139 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE
  • Telephone: 01772 301446
  • Website: https://itsysstreetfood.co.uk/ 
  • Opening hours: Closed on Monday, open for lunch from 12 noon to 3 pm and dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm Tuesday to Friday, and open from 2 pm to 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday

Orothai Restaurant

Just outside Preston, in the pretty village of Wrea Green, is Orothai Restaurant. It is a family-run restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes with their own twist. Diners say that not only is the food wonderful, but the restaurant has a lovely vibe, and the staff are fantastic.

  • Examples from the menu: Spicy duck noodles, red curry salmon, Pad Thai, sesame chicken noodles
  • Address: 2 Station Road, Wrea Green, Preston, PR4 2PH
  • Telephone: 01772 671478
  • Opening hours: Closed from Sunday to Tuesday, open from 6 pm to 10 pm Wednesday to Saturday

Thai Orchid: One of the Best Thai Restaurants in Preston for Vegetarians

The only downside to Thai Orchid in Preston is that it is only open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Diners say the delicious food is full of authentic Thia flavours and cooked to a high standard. They also love eating at this Preston Thia restaurant because of the excellent service. It is a fantastic choice for vegetarians, as the menu has multiple vegan and vegetarian dishes.

  • Examples from the menu: Vegetable red curry, vegetable massaman curry, king prawn dishes
  • Address: 33 Cannon Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3NS
  • Telephone: 01772 257711
  • Website: http://www.prestonthaiorchid.com/menu/index 
  • Opening hours: Open from 6 pm to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays only

Thai Royal

Thai Royal is in a great location, as it is close to some of Preston’s main shopping areas and the train station. As it is open for both lunch and dinner service, you can pop in for a tasty meal while shopping or before heading out to enjoy Preston’s attractions. The diverse menu offers dishes to suit all tastes.

  • Examples from the menu: Stir fry minced chicken with basil, lamb massaman curry, duck curry, soups, and noodle dishes
  • Address: 81 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED
  • Telephone: 01772 389107
  • Website: https://thairoyalpreston.com 
  • Opening hours: 11.30 am to 10 pm Monday to Saturday and 2 pm to 10 pm on Sundays

If you are dining out in Preston, you might also like to check out our recommendations for the best Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and vegetarian restaurants.

Do you agree with our choices of the best Thai restaurants in Preston? Let us know about your experiences below.