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For Thai in Detroit, the local food press points to Takoi, Bangkok 96 Street Food, and Bai Mai Thai. Picks from Eater Detroit and Detroit Metro Times, updated July 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Eater Detroit and Detroit Metro Times. Updated July 2026.

Takoi · Corktown
Takoi interprets Thai flavors through a contemporary Corktown kitchen, using smoke, spice, herbs, and fermentation across a menu meant for sharing. The dishes are inventive without losing their connection to recognizable Thai profiles. A lively room, serious sound system, and thoughtful drinks make the restaurant as much an evening destination as a dinner stop.
Bangkok 96 Street Food · Midtown
Bangkok 96 Street Food brings a casual, quick-moving take on Thai cooking to Midtown. Noodles, rice dishes, curries, and street-food-inspired snacks arrive with vivid sauces and customizable heat. The counter-service format works well for lunch or an informal dinner, while the menu offers enough range to reward exploring beyond familiar standards.
Bai Mai Thai · Lafayette Park
Bai Mai Thai is a longstanding Lafayette Park dining room for curries, stir-fries, noodles, soups, and house specialties. Diners can adjust heat while choosing from a broad menu that accommodates both familiar orders and less common preparations. Its steady neighborhood presence and full-service setting make it a dependable choice for an unhurried Thai meal.
Pi's Thai Cuisine · Hazel Park
Pi's Thai Cuisine serves Hazel Park with a wide selection of curries, noodles, stir-fries, fried rice, and soups. The menu is approachable and generous, with heat levels that let diners tailor each dish. Its modest dining room and takeout-friendly operation keep the emphasis on satisfying portions and direct, well-practiced flavors.
Go Sy Thai · Midtown
Go Sy Thai's Cass Avenue location offers a streamlined Midtown menu of curries, noodles, rice bowls, and stir-fries. Counter service and customizable heat make it especially useful for a quick lunch or casual dinner. This specific shop represents the local mini-chain with a central-city address and a steady neighborhood following.

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