The 8 Best, Affordable Thai Restaurants in San Francisco

Ann Olson
Affordable Thai Restaurants in San Francisco
Neighborhood: Bay Area
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States of America
Looking for a delicious and affordable Thai restaurant in San Francisco? Try one of these eight Thai restaurants, nestled in the heart of San Francisco.

1. Yukol Place. Located on 2380 Lombard Street in San Francisco, Yukol Place is a cute, little Thai restaurant with affordable, delicious cuisine. The atmosphere is very relaxed with restaurant-style seating. The best part of Yukol Place? The food, of course! Yukol Place has the best authentic Thai cuisine available in San Francisco, with appetizers and entrees well under $10.00. Visit Yukol Place for a delicious end to a busy day. Visit Yukol Place's official site for more information.

2. Thep Phanom. Located on 400 Waller Street in San Francisco, Thep Phanom is a wonderfully unique and modern restaurant, mixed with Thai cuisine and traditional Thai servers. Servers immediately seat you wearing beautiful Thai traditional attire, ready to serve you quality cuisine created by top chef Pathama Parikanont. The dishes are masterfully created, making this a truly modern and traditional experience. Call ahead for reservations -- it is recommended you reserve your seat in advance. The prices, surprisingly enough, are very reasonable. Visit their official website for more restaurant information.

3. Be My Guest Thai Bistro. Located on 951 Clement Street in San Francisco, Be My Guest Thai Bistro is a great, affordable choice for Thai cuisine on-the-go. The atmosphere is very friendly and inviting, and the cuisine is just as delicious. Try their traditional Pad Thai for a delicious, filling meal. Most entrees and appetizers are under $10.00, making this a great choice for all budgets. Check out their official website for more menu information.

4. Bai Som. Located on 2121 Clement Street in San Francisco, people rave about Bai Son's authentic Thai cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a wide variety of authentic Thai dishes and soups. Try their Nam Tok Neuah for a delicious, authentic meal. Parking is limited, so make sure to visit early. Call Bai Som for more menu information, (415) 751-5332.

5. Bang San. Located on 505 Jones Street in San Francisco, Bang San is a very affordable restaurant nestled in the heart of San Francisco. What's unique about Bang San is that you see your food prepared yourself, usually prepared by Bang San's owner and top chef. Try their peanut chicken for a filling, delicious dinner. Everything on this menu is under $10.00, so it is an affordable restaurant choice for all sorts of budgets. Call their phone number, (415) 440-2610 for more restaurant and menu information.

6. Benjarong. Located on 1968 Lombard Street, Benjarong is one of San Francisco's hidden treasure troves of delicious Thai cuisine. The restaurant is usually empty, leaving you and your compadres plenty of time to eat and chatter. The food is very affordable, so eat up. The servers are always friendly and willing to serve up unique dishes when requested. Call for more information, (415) 441-8999.

7. Evergreen Garden. Located on 3100 18th Street in San Francisco, Evergreen Garden is a very affordable Thai restaurant with quality, authentic dishes. Most dishes run under $10.00. The cheaper price does not mean cheaper service, however. The servers are very attentive, willing to cater to your needs. Eat their delicious cuisine on their patio for a relaxing meal. Call their phone number for more restaurant and menu information, (415) 864-1657.

8. Jitra Thai Cuisine. Located on 2545 Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, this is a very small Thai restaurant -- but that is the only place where they skimp. Their food is excellent, serving up the best Pad Thai in San Francisco. You can also order out for Thai on-the-go. Jitra Thai Cuisine is best during lunch hours -- make sure to get a window seat. For more information, visit their official website.

For more information about any of these restaurants, make sure to check their official websites, provided above.

Published by Ann Olson - Featured Contributor in Health & Wellness

When I'm not lifting 200 lbs. off the ground with my bare hands, I moonlight as a freelance reporter and diet consultant. What I do: I write regular diet and exercise-oriented columns for Yahoo! Sports, Yah...  View profile

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  • Fabletoo5/3/2008

    I think I've been to Bai Som? If it's the same one I'm thinking of, the food was great!

  • Fabletoo4/12/2008

    Good job on this. I avoided the C4Cs on this because it seemed like too much work, but you showed here how it can be done!

  • Rissa Watkins4/8/2008

    You did a great job on this- you were right about being able to get tha many in- thanks for the advice.

  • jcorn4/8/2008

    Nicely done and you got quite a bit of information about each into this article. Five stars!

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