The best Thai restaurants in Copenhagen range from an ambitious tasting menu to family-run neighbourhood cooking and quick takeaway. This updated list removes the duplicate addresses and non-Thai restaurant that appeared in the older Danish article.
Updated September 2026. The guide combines documented current information with practical editorial judgement. It is not a numbered personal taste ranking, and I have not personally revisited every address recently. Always confirm hours and menus through the linked source.
Best Thai restaurants in Copenhagen at a glance
| Best for | Try | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thai fine dining | Kiin Kiin | Special occasion |
| An intimate dinner in Nyhavn | Khun Juk Oriental | Mid-range / special occasion |
| Family-run cooking | Kin Arai Thai Corner | Mid-range |
| Isarn flavours | Baan Thai Isarn | Budget / mid-range |
| Takeaway | Aroii or Thai Me Up | Budget / mid-range |
| Several central locations | Wokshop | Budget / mid-range |
What “authentic” means here
Authenticity is not a single recipe frozen in time. In this guide it means a restaurant is transparent about its Thai foundation, cooks recognisable Thai dishes and treats the cuisine as more than a generic “Asian” label. The Royal Thai Government’s Thai Select programme is one useful signal, but it is not the only reason to visit a place.
15 Thai places to try
1. Kiin Kiin
Refined Thai tasting menus on Nørrebro. The restaurant states that it held a Michelin star from 2008–2023; today it remains the city’s clearest Thai fine-dining choice. Address: Guldbergsgade 21, 2200 Copenhagen N. Price: Special occasion. Website or current listing · Map.
2. Khun Juk Oriental
An intimate restaurant in the quiet end of Nyhavn. It has received the Thai Select Premium distinction from the Royal Thai Government. Address: Nyhavn 63D, 1051 Copenhagen K. Price: Mid-range to special occasion. Website or current listing · Map.
3. Kin Arai Thai Corner
A family-run Vesterbro restaurant cooking from scratch across three generations. Address: Gasværksvej 23, 1656 Copenhagen V. Price: Mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
4. Baan Thai Isarn
A long-running Vesterbro favourite for northeastern Thai flavours and a casual meal. Address: Lille Istedgade 7, 1706 Copenhagen V. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
5. Baan Thai Isarn 2
A second Vesterbro address with a broad Thai menu and all-day opening on most days. Address: Halmtorvet 44, 1700 Copenhagen V. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
6. Ban Gaw
A useful choice near the Meatpacking District for curries, soups and classic Thai sharing dishes. Address: Halmtorvet area, Copenhagen V. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
7. Ranee’s
An established Nørrebro restaurant often mentioned for organic ingredients and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere. Address: Blågårds Plads area, Copenhagen N. Price: Mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
8. Poon Chai
A central, casual restaurant recognised with a Thai Select award. Address: Istedgade, Copenhagen V. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
9. Satang Thai Bistro
A small bistro-style option for classic dishes and a less formal evening. Address: Copenhagen. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
10. Aroii
Kiin Kiin’s takeaway-focused sister concept, practical for curries and noodles at home. Address: Guldbergsgade 23, 2200 Copenhagen N. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
11. Aroiidee
A Thai bistro from the Kiin Kiin family, serving dinner year-round. Address: Guldbergsgade 21, 2200 Copenhagen N. Price: Mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
12. Green Mango Nørrebro
A modern, easy-going Thai restaurant with familiar curries, noodles and salads. Address: Nørrebro, Copenhagen. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
13. Thai Me Up
A takeaway-oriented local option with an extensive menu and clear online ordering. Address: Rantzausgade 8A, 2200 Copenhagen N. Price: Budget. Website or current listing · Map.
14. Wokshop
A convenient multi-location choice for a quick Thai-inspired meal in central Copenhagen. Address: Several Copenhagen locations. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
15. Thai Senses
A neighbourhood option worth checking when you want classic Thai dishes outside the city-centre fine-dining format. Address: Copenhagen. Price: Budget to mid-range. Website or current listing · Map.
How to order a better Thai meal
- Mix a soup or salad, a stir-fry and a curry instead of ordering three similar coconut curries.
- Ask how the kitchen interprets spice levels; “medium” is not universal.
- Tell the restaurant clearly about allergies, especially peanuts, shellfish, fish sauce and oyster sauce.
- For vegetarian or vegan food, ask whether sauces and curry pastes contain fish or shrimp ingredients.
- Order sticky rice when the regional dish calls for it rather than assuming jasmine rice fits everything.
A note on prices and opening hours
The price categories are deliberately broad because lunch offers, takeaway prices and tasting menus change. I checked that each concept had a current web or map presence while preparing this draft, but restaurants can change hours quickly. Follow the link and reserve directly before making a special journey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most special Thai restaurant in Copenhagen?
Kiin Kiin is the clearest fine-dining choice. Its own site states that it held a Michelin star from 2008 to 2023.
Where can I find Thai food near Copenhagen Central Station?
Vesterbro has several choices, including Kin Arai, Baan Thai Isarn, Baan Thai Isarn 2 and Poon Chai. Check the map link for the branch closest to you.
Is Thai food in Copenhagen good for vegetarians?
Many restaurants offer vegetarian dishes, but curry pastes and sauces may contain fish sauce, oyster sauce or shrimp paste. Ask specifically if you need a fully vegan meal.
Use this list of the best Thai restaurants in Copenhagen as a starting point, then confirm the latest menu and opening hours before you go.
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Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen: Thai Select information
- The current official restaurant pages and map listings linked above.
