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Your guide to the best Thai food in Causeway Bay

Causeway Bay has Thai food lovers covered with fiery regional fare, spicy showstoppers and Bangkok-inspired street food.

Your guide to the best Thai food in Causeway Bay
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Ready to spice up your dining routine? Causeway Bay has Thai food lovers covered with fiery regional fare, spicy showstoppers and Bangkok-inspired street food. With influences from India, Malaysia and China, Thai food is a unique blend of culture and flavors. Whether pad thai is your favorite dish, or you're on the hunt for the perfect green curry, you're sure to find a spot serving up authentic Thai cuisine in Hong Kong. So grab your chopsticks and read on for our top five Thai picks in Causeway Bay.

Mini Bangkok Thai Food

With three branches across Hong Kong, Mini Bangkok Thai Food is known for its authentic dishes like Green Curry with Pork Neck, Yellow Curry with Beef Brisket and Thai-Style Pomelo and Shrimp Salad. Their signature Fried Crab with Thai Curry and Crab Meat and Mango Fried Rice are also crowd-pleasers. Launched by Ah On, who started selling satay when she first came to Hong Kong years ago, this spot is the real deal, and it's got wallet-friendly prices.

Quick facts

  • Where – Shop B02, Basement, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Friday, noon - 9 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday, noon - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2716 7818
  • Menu

Milu Thai

If you find yourself in Causeway Bay near Times Square craving some Thai flavors, Milu Thai is a great place to refuel after a shopping spree. Their Volcanic Ribs, featuring grilled pork ribs in a sweet and spicy garlic sauce, are a must-try, along with their Jumbo Curry that comes in three styles, Green, Red or Yellow, with options of beef, pork or chicken. Add on some Fresh Prawn Sashimi and Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice for a full spread. Plus, the restaurant's vibrant decor and outdoor terrace add to the charm, making Milu Thai a delightful Thai staple in Causeway Bay.

Quick facts

  • Where –  2/F, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 10:30 p.m. 
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2885 0060
  • Menu
  • Website

Siam 28

Located on Hennessy Road, Siam 28 is the ultimate destination after a long night out in Causeway Bay. From spicy seafood dishes like Boo Pad Pong Karee and Goong Pad Tong Yum to curries like Gaeng Phed Ped Yang, they've got it all. But a real treat is the Thaipas Platter that comes with signature Thai street food like Shrimp Cake, Green Papaya Salad, Vegetarian Spring Roll, Deep Fried Chicken Wing and Chicken Satay. For a sweet finish, be sure to try their Khao Niew Ma Muang, mango with pan fried sticky rice.

Quick facts

  • Where – 28/F, Macau Yat Yuen Centre, 525 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. 
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 3421 0472
  • Menu 
  • Website

Chatuchak

If you're near Hysan Place, swing by Chatuchak for some authentic, affordable Thai dishes. Frequented by office workers and foodies alike, they serve up budget-friendly Thai delights, with most dishes priced under HK$80. Make sure to try their unique classics like Hainanese Chicken Rice or Fried Shrimp with Phnom Penh Noodles. And wash it all down with their house special drinks – from Thai milk tea to sodas with refreshing lemongrass, lychee or lime.

Quick facts

  • Where – Shop 1105, 11/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$ - $$$ 
  • Phone – +852 2577 7874
  • Menu
  • Website

KIN KAO

While you're on Tang Lung Street, don't miss Kin Kao, a must-visit for Thai food fans. Kin Kao, meaning "eat rice" in Thai, is a rustic-style restaurant that offers authentic Thai fare, from one-plate rice dishes to soup noodles and spicy Som Tam Papaya Salads. Take your pick from signatures like Boat Noodle Soup with Pork Balls and Sliced Pork, Poached Hainan Chicken on Rice or the Khao Soi with Chiang Mai curry soup, egg noodle and stewed chicken. And don't forget to save room for some mango sticky rice – it's the perfect sweet finish to your Thai feast.

Quick facts

  • Where – G/F, 36 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$$ 
  • Phone – +852 2630 3118
  • Menu

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