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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Eater Detroit. Updated September 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 brings a fast casual Thai menu to its Cass Avenue corner in Midtown. Curries and noodle dishes anchor a compact selection designed for a quick lunch or an informal dinner.