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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in CITY Magazine. Updated August 2026.
ThaiYada Restaurant · Rochester
A funky local spot with solid classics and wonderful sticky rice with mango.
The King and I Cuisine of Thailand · Rochester
Flavorful papaya salad and pad see ew with clearly-marked vegetarian options.
Seasoning Thai Bistro Elmwood, Rochester NY · Elmwood
Seasoning Thai Bistro on Elmwood Avenue placed as a Best Asian Restaurant finalist in CITY Magazine's 2025 readers' poll, in the year Han Noodle Bar won. It is a Thai kitchen near the University of Rochester and Strong hospital running the standard curries and noodle dishes. Order a curry or a plate of pad see ew off the Thai menu.