Hello, my name is Marie, and I’m a Thai food addict. As I write this, I’m already tempted to fight traffic to get to my favorite spot. Here are my go-to Thai restaurants in Nashville.
😋 Degthai
Degthai nails every single dish, but I always come back for the street dumplings, crispy tofu, and OG shrimp pad thai. But the real standout for me is their Tiew Tom Yum Goong, a hot and sour soup that’s instantly one of the best dishes in town.
Talk about a packed menu! Bangkokville has tons of options, especially if you love seafood. I recommend the Pad Woonsen with shrimp or the beef salad — you can choose your spice level.
The Smiling Elephant is the only Thai restaurant in Nashville with a “curry schedule,” offering one curry per day, made with the freshest ingredients. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Thai peanut salad from the International Market is packed full of textures and flavors. (Marie Cecile Anderson / City Cast Nashville)
My family loves Bluefin Sushi & Thai in Brentwood for its wide variety of Asian dishes. I usually get the Pad Woonsen, my sister goes for sushi, and my mom sticks with a classic veggie stir-fry. Plus, we almost always spot a country music star while we’re there.
😏 SS Gai
Move over, Southern fried chicken, SS Gai has ruined it for me. Henceforth, I must only have Thai-style fried chicken with crispy shallots, garlic, and a side of tamarind chili fish sauce.
Bit A Bit’s menu has it all, but the house special salmon panang curry is a must. Start with the cabbage salad, and prepare to end in heaven.
Family-owned since 1975, International Market was my go-to spot in high school, and I’m so glad it’s still around today. I recommend the lunch buffet, and for dinner, don’t miss the Spicy Impossible Dumplings. End with a Banana Egg Roll Split!
