An inexpensive Thai noodle shop serving Thai and Vietnamese noodles, some curries, and "Thai-style pasta."[feedback]

Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-11-1, Metropolitan Plaza 7F. Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.

Very authentic Thai cooking served in a modest little shop. They also run a small Thai grocery store across the street.[feedback]

Ikebukuro 2-62-6. Open 4pm-3am (LO) daily.

Although sometimes good, the food quality varies remarkably from visit to visit. [feedback]

Takadanobaba 2-14-6. Open 11:30am-2, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

This casual spot offers simple market-style Thai food with good, authentic flavors, plus an inexpensive wine list.[feedback]

Shinjuku 2-12-4. Open 11:30am-midnight (3am weekends). Closed Mondays.

A conveniently located Thai spot with pleasant decor and good prices.[feedback]

Shinjuku 3-38-1, Lumine EST Shinjuku 7F. Open 11am-11pm daily.

Authentic Thai dishes like raw shrimp with garlic and chili; Thai sausage; and various types of okoge. Lunch from Y750, set-price dinner Y5900 for two. They advertise themselves as a "Thai government official restaurant." [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 7-7-29, Nishi-Shinjuku Bldg. B1F. Open 11am-3, 5-11pm daily.

The dining room is pleasantly decorated and the food here is very well prepared - including some excellent grilled chicken - but the dinner menu is too small and limited to get excited about. Lunch is a better bet, with a Y1600 buffet. Dinner averages around Y2500 without drinks.[feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Lumine 1 7F. Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

Street market-style Thai food (including take-out) from one of Tokyo's best Thai restaurants.[feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Lumine 1, B1F. Open 8am-8:45pm (LO) daily.

Traditional Thai and Laotian cuisine; Cay also doubles as a nightclub and performance space.[feedback]

Minami-Aoyama 5-6-23, Spiral Building B1F. Open 11:30am-2, 6pm-midnight. Closed Sundays.

This branch of the ubiquitous budget Thai chain has a larger-than-average menu, good food and take-out service. The decor is also a cut above average.[feedback]

Minami-Aoyama 5-1-25, Kitamura Bldg B1F. (on Aoyama-dori a few doors down from Andersen) Open 11am-9pm (lunch to 2) daily.

Very authentic flavors and atmosphere - it's almost like being in Bangkok, and sometimes there's even a tuk-tuk parked outside.[feedback]

Ebisu 1-18-16. Open 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.

Standard Thai fare in pleasant surroundings; there are a few California wines as well as the usual Thai beer. Desserts are above average.[feedback]

Ebisu 4-20-4, Yebisu Garden Place Glass Square B1F. Open 11:30am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

A stylishly decorated restaurant in a converted two-story house. The food is spicy and authentic, with plenty of original dishes to show off the chef's talents. There's a nice selection of Australian/California wines to go with the food. Reservations recommended. No smoking 6-9pm.[feedback]

Nishi-Azabu 2-7-9. Open noon-2pm, 6-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays and holidays.

Accessible, inexpensive Thai cooking in a pleasantly modern venue. [feedback]

Hiroo 5-2-25, Hongoku Bldg B1F. Open 11am-3:30, 5:30-11pm daily.

Very high-quality "Imperial" Thai cuisine, popular with Thai customers. Highlights from the huge menu include an encyclopedia of soups, creative seafood dishes (like kipper stuffed with shrimp in chili sauce), and Isan barbecue items from northeast Thailand. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Kami-Osaki 2-14-9. Open 11:30am-9:30pm (LO). Closed some Mondays.

Inexpensive Thai noodles.[feedback]

Akasaka 3-6-6. Open 11:30am-2, 6-11pm. Closed Sundays.

The popular lunchtime buffet is Y1800 and offers a nice selection of Thai classics and original dishes. There's also a cafe-style menu all through the afternoon with stir-fries, noodles and Thai salads. The decor is simple and utilitarian, with baskets under each seat where you can stow your gear while you eat. [feedback]

Akasaka 5-3-1, Akasaka Biz Tower 1F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

Smart Thai dining in an attractive setting, with a wide range of Thai standards and original dishes. Around Y3500 at dinner, lunch from Y980. [feedback]

Higashi-Shimbashi 1-8-2, Caretta Shiodome B2F. Open 11am-2:30, 3-10pm (LO) daily.

Thai-style "sukiyaki" (fish balls and other delicacies boiled in a broth at your table) is one of the specialties of this Bangkok-based chain.[feedback]

Yurakucho 1-11-1, Bic Camera 6F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

Upscale, sophisticated Thai cuisine in a fun, brightly colored setting. Budget around Y4500 for dinner, or Y1800 for the 20-item buffet lunch. [feedback]

Ginza 2-2-14, Marronnier Gate 10F. Open 11am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.

All their set menus are Y600, and the atmosphere is just like dropping into some night stall in Bangkok - loud pop music, fantastic cooking aromas, and minimal decor.[feedback]

Marunouchi 3-7-11. (under the Yamanote-sen tracks next to Tokyo International Forum) Open 11am-11pm daily.

A rarity in Tokyo - a fancy, upmarket Thai restaurant with a skyscraper view. The buffet lunch is Y2500.[feedback]

Marunouchi 2-4-1, Marunouchi Bldg. 35F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

A reasonably priced menu of Thai standards served in a pleasant dining space. Lunch sets (until 3pm) from Y650 and prix-fixe dinners from Y2880. [feedback]

Marunouchi 1-11-1, PCP Marunouchi B1F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO; 1hr earlier Sat/Sun) daily.

Known for their Thai ramen, they also serve everything from Thai sausage spaghetti to eggplant curry risotto.[feedback]

Yotsuya 1-5-25, Atre Yotsuya 2F. Open 7:30am-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Very good, authentic Thai cuisine in an unpretentious setting. Full-course dinners start at Y2500, and there's an extensive a la carte menu. Terrace seating is available in summer.[feedback]

Iidabashi 3-10-9, i-Garden Terrace 2F. Open 11am-11pm daily.

A small neighborhood joint (it would be hard to find if you didn't stumble across it) with about a dozen seats and authentic Thai food. They serve good curries and some unusual regional Thai dishes; they also offer Thai cooking classes.[feedback]

Asagaya-Kita 2-9-5. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.

There are several Thai restaurants in the neighborhood, but this sprawling shop stands out for its comfortably laid-back, ethnic-cafe atmosphere. There's a menu of Thai standards along with plenty of desserts and exotic drinks, all at very reasonable prices. [feedback]

Kichijoji Honcho 2-17-12. Open noon-2:30, 5-10:20pm (LO) daily.

Excellent, spicy Thai and Laotian food. Dinners Y2,500-5,000. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Kichijoji Honcho 1-32-9, Motohashi Bldg. #202. Open 11:30am-2, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

The little old Thai grandmother who runs this place serves real down-home cooking with a lot of character (and plenty of spice). The menu covers around 45 or 50 mostly standard home-style dishes, with only a few curries. The fried fish dishes are especially recommended - skillfully prepared with crunchy skin, tender meat and captivating sauces. The unpretentious dining space is on the second floor of an old building right next to the railroad tracks, with three or four tables and non-stop Thai music videos playing in the background. [feedback]

Naka-Ochiai 1-20-16, Nakai Bldg 2F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-11pm (LO).

Cheap, casual Thai and Vietnamese noodle dishes, plus Asian desserts and tea in the afternoon.[feedback]

Minami-Saiwai 1-1-1, Yokohama Cial 6F. Open 11am-5, 5-10:30pm daily.

Good, fast Thai food in a food court setting.[feedback]

Minato-mirai 2-3-2, Queen's East B1F. Open 11am-8pm daily.