
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

Not by a star rating. By the dish you want, the night you are having, or the kitchen you are in the mood for. Every number below is real.
620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
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Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Boat Noodles, Khao Soi
Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Little Havana Thai spot known for Northern Thai specialties and long no-reservation waits.
Closed Mon; Tue-Thu 12-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-3pm & 5-11pm, Sun 4-10pm
Pad See Ew, Pad Kee Mao
Little Havana neighborhood restaurant serving Thai curries and noodle dishes alongside sushi, lunch specials, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu and Sun 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

Khao Soi Gai, Pad Krapow
Coconut Grove Thai restaurant from the family behind Siam Lotus Room, using herbs and produce sourced from its Redland farm and serving classic dishes, cocktails, and lunch and dinner daily.
Official site lists daily 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; current Toast ordering closes 9:00 PM Sun-Thu and 10:00 PM Fri-Sat
Pad Thai, Earth Wind & Fire III
Longtime Kendall Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles, seafood, stir-fries, and vegetarian choices for lunch, dinner, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Wed 11:30 AM-2:50 PM and 4:30 PM-10:15 PM; Thu about 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-2:50 PM and 4:30 PM-10:20 PM; Sat about 1:00 PM-10:20 PM; Sun about 1:00 PM-9:50 PM

Whole Fried Snapper, Tom Yum Seafood
Long-running Bird Road restaurant serving Thai curries, noodles, seafood, sushi, and whole-fish specialties for lunch and dinner.
Mon-Sat lunch 11:30 AM-2:45 PM; Sun lunch 12:00 PM-2:45 PM; Sun-Thu dinner 5:00 PM-9:45 PM; Fri-Sat dinner 5:00 PM-10:45 PM

Pad Kee Mao, Khao Soi
Family-owned Homestead restaurant serving Thai and Lao dishes, sushi, curries, and noodles under the longtime slogan Where Curry Meets Jazz.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Som Tum, Pad Krapao
Westchester restaurant combining northeastern Thai Esan specialties with familiar curries, noodles, seafood, and a sushi menu.
Closed Mon; Tue-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Papaya Salad, Krapao Moo Krob
Chef Onanong Insamran Copelenko's Hollywood restaurant devoted to fiery street food from Buriram in northeastern Thailand, including tum salads, crispy pork, raw seafood, and fermented fish sauce.
Sun 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Mon-Tue 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Wed closed; Thu 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM

Red Curry, Drunken Noodle
Brickell-area Thai restaurant open since 2012, serving home-style curries, noodles, seafood, salads, and lunch specials from a compact dining room.
Closed Mon; Tue-Fri lunch 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; Tue-Thu dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat dinner 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Pad Thai, Panang Curry
Casual Kendall restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes alongside Japanese sushi, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Sat 11:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sun closed

Prawn Pad Thai, Crispy Rice Tuna Tartare
A contemporary Davie bistro serving Thai street-food favorites alongside sushi and Japanese dishes in a colorful dining room.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

Doral Thai Special, Crispy Duck Darling
A family-owned Thai restaurant near Doral, serving curries, noodle dishes, duck specialties, and lunch favorites since 2007.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-9:00 PM; Sun 3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Green Curry, Pad Kee Mao
A cozy Davie neighborhood restaurant serving traditional Thai curries, noodles and a dedicated vegetarian selection with vegan sauces.
Mon closed; Tue-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 4:00 PM-9:00 PM

Pad Thai, Crispy Duck
A comic-book-themed Asian restaurant near FIU serving Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes in a colorful superhero-inspired dining room.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:00 PM

Hoshi Dragon Roll, Pad Thai
A locally owned Thai and Japanese restaurant in Downtown Hollywood pairing curries, noodle dishes and small plates with a full sushi and sashimi menu.
Mon-Thu and Sun 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

Panang Duck, Pad Thai
Long-running Thai and Japanese restaurant across from FIU, combining Thai curries and noodles with sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls.
Daily 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Beef Stew Boat Noodles, Pad Thai
Coral Gables Thai street-food restaurant inspired by Bangkok's Khaosan Road, with curries, noodles, whole fish, and seating on pedestrian Giralda Plaza.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Pad Thai, Panang Curry
Long-running Miami Lakes neighborhood restaurant combining a broad Thai menu with sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, and family-friendly combination plates.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Sat-Sun 12:30 PM-10:30 PM

Kao Soi Soft Shell Crab, Kub Kao Lobster Curry
Davie neighborhood restaurant from Chef Ji pairing Thai family recipes and regional specialties with a full sushi bar and creative signature rolls.
Mon-Thu and Sun 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

Pad Thai, Massaman Curry
Takeout-focused successor to longtime Lotus Garden, serving Thai curries, noodles, soups, seafood, and house specials from the Miami Kitchen Incubator on Flagler.
Sun 6:00 PM-8:00 PM; Mon-Wed 4:30 PM-8:00 PM; Thu-Fri 4:30 PM-9:00 PM; Sat closed; confirm before visiting because delivery platforms show different hours

Boat Noodles, Pad Kee Mao
Food-truck outpost of Lung Yai Thai Tapas at The Wharf, a lively waterfront venue on the Miami River with live music and river views.
Closed Mon-Wed; Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat 12pm-1:30am, Sun 12-11pm

Rainbow Roll, Pad Thai
New Thai-and-sushi opening in Kendall spotlighted by The Infatuation (2026), serving loaded rolls, boat noodle soup, and Thai-Japanese fusion plates.
Sun 12:15-9:30pm, Mon-Sat 12:15-10:30pm

Khao Soi, Som Tum
Little Havana sister location to Malakor Thai Isaan in Coral Gables; very limited public information available at time of research.
Hours not confirmed -- call/check malakor.com

Som Tum, Khao Soi
Isaan-style Northern Thai restaurant in Coral Gables, sister location to Malakor Thai in Little Havana, known for papaya salad and mango sticky rice.
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm & 4:30-10pm, Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun 4-10pm
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