Kansas City, MO

For Thai in Kansas City, the local food press points to Waldo Thai, Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop, and Baramee Thai Bistro. Picks from IN Kansas City and The Pitch, updated June 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in IN Kansas City and The Pitch. Updated June 2026.

Upscale, authentic Thai going well beyond pad Thai — KC's benchmark for the cuisine.

Pad see ew and pad Thai shine at this longtime KC noodle shop.

Coveted Northeastern Thai recipes, serving KC since 2019.

A rave-reviewed Thai street-food spot.

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