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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in PHOENIX Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Lom Wong · Garfield
Regional Thai village cooking, James Beard Best Chef Southwest 2025, Esquire Best New Restaurant.
Sala Thai North Phoenix
Coconut shrimp, curries, and plenty of standout Thai iced tea around.
Chanpen Thai Cuisine · Phoenix
A shack-like micro-restaurant in Phoenix, Chanpen turns out what PHOENIX Magazine called the greatest pad Thai in the Valley, balancing savoriness, sweetness, and tamarind tang. The owner supplements the everyday menu with killer blackboard specials, making it a spot regulars scan closely before ordering.