5 editor picks across Malaysia.
5 thai restaurants worth the trip across Malaysia, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Malaysia.
Chim by Chef Noom holds a Michelin star in Kuala Lumpur for Thaninthorn Chantrawan's seasonal Thai tasting menus inside TSLAW Tower, Imbi district.
OrderOne of the two multi-course Thai tasting menus, which change every season.
TipA credit card guarantee secures the table; cancellations need 24 hours notice or rescheduling instead.
Sood by Chef Ton brings the Bangkok chef behind Le Du to a 150-year-old Farquhar Street building, Penang's loudest and latest new Thai dining room.
TipThe upstairs SO-OD bar is the louder half, built for fun dining with live bands and DJs; try it when the dining room is booked out.
Thara brings a Thai chef's seafood-first cooking to a lofty Lorong Prangin shophouse, one of two Thai kitchens holding a Penang Bib Gourmand.
OrderGrilled river prawns, Tom yum talay
TipSeafood is the strong suit; order the grilled river prawns and a som tam rather than defaulting to pad thai.
Malai Thai Cuisine cooks pork-free Thai food at Menara Amplewest on Jalan P. Ramlee, and the Michelin Guide has listed this Kuala Lumpur room since 2024.
OrderTom yum goong and green curry with jasmine rice.
TipPrivate rooms take groups of up to 40; book ahead on weekend evenings for a table in the main dining room.
WhatSaeb Boat Noodles imports its kitchen team from Thailand and was Penang's first Thai SELECT awardee, ladling proper Bangkok-style bowls.
OrderPork boat noodles, Pad thai
TipBowls come Thai-sized and cheap; order two rounds rather than one big bowl so the noodles stay springy.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Discover the favorite local brunch foods on a guided tour of the George Town district.
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