Last updated September 19, 2026 · ranked from 3,127 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to the best Thai restaurants in Royal Oak, MI includes five local entries, all within city limits. Thai 101 holds the highest Google rating among them at 4.8 stars from 657 reviews. Saab Sis Thai follows with 4.7 stars and the largest review count of the five, at 1,559. Kacha Thai Market also earns 4.7 stars, based on 327 reviews, while Penn's Thai Kitchen has 4.5 stars from 384 reviews. Across all five entries, Google ratings range from 4.5 to 4.8 stars, with review counts offering another point of comparison as you choose where to eat in Royal Oak, MI.
Top picks at a glance
1Thai 101Thai 101 offers generous portions, vegan and vegetarian options, and service consistently praised by reviewers.
2Saab Sis ThaiSaab Sis Thai draws reviewer praise for pad see ew, khao soi, well-seasoned cooking, and reasonable prices.
3Kacha Thai MarketKacha Thai Market serves Thai street food, including curries, stir-fries, papaya salad, and mango sticky rice.
4.8(657)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 657 reviews (Google rating)
Thai restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 1:00 PM
Generous portions and consistently praised service put Thai 101 at No. 1, supported by a 4.8-star Google rating across 657 reviews. At 32725 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI, this quiet, casual counter-service restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery. One reviewer highlights a substantial lunch-size pad Thai and vegetable-filled hot-and-sour soup with tofu; others praise fresh, flavorful food and friendly service. Vegan and vegetarian options add flexibility for lunch or dinner, while repeat customers describe it as their go-to Thai takeout spot.
Generous lunch portions
Vegan and vegetarian
Friendly service
“Wow! The food here is phenomenal. The pad Thai is huge generous portion & I got lunch size. The hot & sour soup is full of veggies & I got tofu which was also a generous amount. Me & my mom got two apps, a soup, and two lunch meals (one …”
4.7(1,559)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1559 reviews (Google rating)
Thai · $$
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Praise for pad see ew, khao soi, and well-seasoned cooking helps earn Saab Sis Thai the No. 3 spot in Royal Oak, MI. Its 4.7 Google rating across 1,559 reviews adds support, with reviewers also noting reasonable prices and a clean atmosphere. This women-owned restaurant on S Lafayette Avenue offers a casual, cozy setting, vegan and vegetarian choices, and notable tea. Reservations are accepted; one reviewer recommends booking for busy Friday dinners. A parking ramp sits across the street.
Pad see ew
Khao soi
Vegan options
“This was a surprisingly delightful dinner. Clean atmosphere and quality cooking for a reasonable price. Definitely make a reservation on a Friday, they are very busy at peak times.”
4.7(327)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 327 reviews (Google rating)
Thai · $$
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
A Thai street-food menu and a 4.7 Google rating from 327 reviews support Kacha Thai Market’s No. 4 spot. At 205 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, the restaurant serves curries, stir-fries, papaya salad and mango sticky rice, with vegetarian and vegan options. One repeat customer reports at least a dozen dine-in or takeout visits without a bad dish and praises friendly, quick service. Other reviewers single out the moo krob and flavorful, not-too-salty wonton soup.
Thai street food
Vegetarian and vegan
Dine-in and takeout
“Somewhat typical U.S.- based Thai restaurant. A good selection of Thai dishes. Tried 3 dishes and they were okay. The moo krob was a favorite.”
4.6(200)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 200 reviews (Google rating)
Thai · $
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Peanut curry draws specific praise at Blue Mango Royal Oak, a family-owned restaurant at 315 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Its No. 5 placement rests on a 4.6 Google rating from 200 reviews, traditional Thai recipes, and options spanning curries, stir-fries, noodles, and rice dishes. One reviewer praised the chicken peanut curry’s requested spice level; another enjoyed garlic fried rice and peanut curry. Vegan and vegetarian options broaden the menu, though some reviews report long waits for food.
Praised peanut curry
Vegan options available
Family-owned restaurant
“The chicken peanut curry was delicious and the level of spice that I ordered was what I expected. Nice presentation, nice music, and our server was lovely.”
4.5(384)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 384 reviews (Google rating)
Thai restaurant · $
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Praise for the pad Thai, Bangkok chicken, and appetizer sampler helps Penn's Thai Kitchen earn rank 7, alongside a 4.5-star Google rating from 384 reviews. This modest restaurant on W 14 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI serves noodles and spicy curries in a casual, quiet setting. Vegan and vegetarian options broaden the choices, while dine-in, takeout, and delivery offer flexibility. One reviewer also singles out friendly service and cleanliness, and free lot and street parking add practical convenience.
Pad Thai praise
Vegan options
Free parking
“Ill just leave this here, if someone calls and its barely past the lunchtime window (5 min)and the customer wants the lunch portion and cost.. why not give it to them. Get the sale/revenue. Instead you lost out out on revenue simply beca…”
4.5(384)4.5 out of 5 from 384 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each thai restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Thai Restaurants in Royal Oak, MI: common questions
Which Thai restaurants in Royal Oak, MI accept reservations?
Saab Sis Thai and Kacha Thai Market accept reservations and offer table service. A Saab Sis Thai reviewer specifically recommends reserving for Friday dinner because peak times are busy. Thai 101 and Penn’s Thai Kitchen do not accept reservations.
Where can I get Thai food later on Friday or Saturday in Royal Oak, MI?
Blue Mango at 315 S Main St is open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the latest listed closing time in this guide. Kacha Thai Market closes at 9:30 p.m., while Thai 101 and Penn’s Thai Kitchen close at 9 p.m. on both nights.
Which Thai restaurants in Royal Oak, MI offer vegan and vegetarian options?
Saab Sis Thai, Thai 101, Penn’s Thai Kitchen, Kacha Thai Market, and Blue Mango all list both vegan and vegetarian options. All five also offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Where is free parking available for Thai restaurants in Royal Oak, MI?
Penn’s Thai Kitchen lists free lot and street parking. Thai 101 lists both free and paid lot parking. Saab Sis Thai lists free and paid street and lot options, with a parking ramp across the street. Kacha Thai Market lists paid garage, lot, and street parking; Blue Mango lists paid lot and street parking.
Which Thai restaurants in Royal Oak, MI are open for Sunday meals?
Saab Sis Thai opens Sunday from noon to 8:30 p.m.; Penn’s Thai Kitchen from noon to 8 p.m.; and Kacha Thai Market and Blue Mango from noon to 9 p.m. Thai 101 opens from 1 to 9 p.m.
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