What is the best thai restaurant in New Orleans?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Thai'd Up Gentilly is currently the top-rated thai restaurant in New Orleans with a Harry Score of 89/100.

How does Harry Hungry score thai restaurants in New Orleans?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap thai restaurants in New Orleans to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for New Orleans on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

New Orleans, LA

Best Thai in New Orleans.

Harry currently ranks 10 thai spots in New Orleans, scoring 82–89 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.

Spice level and authenticity are two different things. Harry does not require incapacitating heat. He requires accuracy: Pad Thai that tastes of ketchup is not Pad Thai. The score turns on the depth of the fish sauce and the freshness of the aromatics.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 25 July 2026

Thai'd Up Gentilly

thai

1839 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans

4.8 across 248 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #261 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Lime Leaf Thai Eatery

thai

200 Metairie-Hammond Hwy, Metairie

4.8 across 258 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Pomelo | Thai Boutique Restaurant

thai

4113 Magazine St, New Orleans

4.8 across 640 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Thai Nola

thai

5931 Bullard Ave #7, New Orleans

4.7 across 332 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Dahla

thai · asian

611 O'Keefe Ave Unit 10, New Orleans

4.6 across 188 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #763 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Budsi’s Authentic Thai

thai

1760 N Rampart St, New Orleans

4.7 across 934 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #561 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

thai · seafood

828 Gravier St, New Orleans

4.6 across 680 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #352 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Sukho Thai

thai · vegan

2200 Royal St, New Orleans

4.6 across 1.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #261 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Chada

thai

3420 Bienville St, New Orleans

4.8 across 147 Google reviews; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — New Orleans (2026)).

Harry

Worth It

Thai D-Jing Restaurant

thai

93 5th St, Gretna

4.6 across 222 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #38 of 163 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about thai in New Orleans

What is the best thai restaurant in New Orleans?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Thai'd Up Gentilly is currently the top-rated thai restaurant in New Orleans with a Harry Score of 89/100.
How does Harry Hungry score thai restaurants in New Orleans?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap thai restaurants in New Orleans to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for New Orleans on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Thai in New Orleans.

Harry currently ranks 10 thai spots in New Orleans, scoring 82–89 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 25 July 2026

Thai'd Up Gentilly

thai

1839 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans

4.8 across 248 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #261 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Lime Leaf Thai Eatery

thai

200 Metairie-Hammond Hwy, Metairie

4.8 across 258 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Pomelo | Thai Boutique Restaurant

thai

4113 Magazine St, New Orleans

4.8 across 640 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Thai Nola

thai

5931 Bullard Ave #7, New Orleans

4.7 across 332 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Dahla

thai · asian

611 O'Keefe Ave Unit 10, New Orleans

4.6 across 188 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #763 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Budsi’s Authentic Thai

thai

1760 N Rampart St, New Orleans

4.7 across 934 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #561 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

thai · seafood

828 Gravier St, New Orleans

4.6 across 680 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #352 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Sukho Thai

thai · vegan

2200 Royal St, New Orleans

4.6 across 1.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #261 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Chada

thai

3420 Bienville St, New Orleans

4.8 across 147 Google reviews; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — New Orleans (2026)).

Harry

Worth It

Thai D-Jing Restaurant

thai

93 5th St, Gretna

4.6 across 222 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #38 of 163 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about thai in New Orleans

What is the best thai restaurant in New Orleans?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Thai'd Up Gentilly is currently the top-rated thai restaurant in New Orleans with a Harry Score of 89/100.
How does Harry Hungry score thai restaurants in New Orleans?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap thai restaurants in New Orleans to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for New Orleans on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.