Thai Restaurants in Moscow

If you crave authentic Thai food while in Moscow, you’re in luck. The city has a handful of spots where the flavors actually remind me of Bangkok’s street stalls, not just anything vaguely Asian.

I remember warming up at Loom on Pyatnitskaya Street during a chilly winter; their tom yum soup has that perfect balance of spicy and sour that you just don’t find everywhere here. And if you like your curries rich and creamy, Sukhothai in Patriarch’s Ponds quietly nails it with dishes that don’t feel watered down for the local palate.

Some places can be a bit hit or miss depending on when you visit, so I usually avoid weekends,crowds mean the kitchen’s under pressure and the service slows down. Weeknights are better for a relaxed vibe. Oh, and keep an eye out for street food events or pop-ups around Kitay-Gorod; from time to time, you’ll find Thai chefs cooking live, which is a cool way to try something fresh and spicy without breaking the bank. So, yes, Moscow's got solid Thai if you know where to look, and it’s worth stepping off Tverskaya to find it.