Little Thai
Matten bei Interlaken, Matten Bei Interlaken
Restaurant in Matten Bei Interlaken, Switzerland
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Little Thai is a practical casual choice in Matten bei Interlaken when the brief is focused, low-friction dining rather than a formal destination meal. Pick it for a relaxed Thai-leaning option between travel plans; look to Radius by Stefan Beer for a more ambitious regional experience or Sapori for moderate Italian.
About Little Thai
For someone in Matten Bei Interlaken who wants a casual, low-friction meal rather than a formal dining plan, Little Thai is a practical pick. It is located in Matten Bei Interlaken, has a casual dress code, and offers service Wednesday through Sunday for both midday and evening windows.
A focused casual choice
Use Little Thai as a direct casual option when the day calls for an easy meal. For broader planning, compare it with other dining options and check current details directly before you go.
Treat it as a direct local meal choice, not the centerpiece of the trip. If the evening calls for a more ambitious comparison, Radius by Stefan Beer is worth cross-shopping. If the goal is another restaurant option to compare, Sapori is also useful.
Who should pick it, and who should look elsewhere
Choose Little Thai for a relaxed meal when ease matters more than ceremony. It is a better fit for travelers who want something casual between bigger plans than for diners building a special-occasion itinerary around detailed service.
For a wider food itinerary, keep this in the casual slot and save high-expectation meals for venues with more detail. If the brief is simply an easy meal in Matten Bei Interlaken rather than a destination booking, Little Thai earns a look.
Planning details
- Location
- Hauptstrasse 19, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
- Website
- mylittlethai.ch
- Phone
- +41 33 821 10 17
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Little Thai reads like a focused neighborhood kitchen tucked into Matten bei Interlaken rather than a tourist-facing spot on the main drag. It leans into the quieter, more residential character of Hauptstrasse, offering a specialist Thai presence amid everyday commerce. The place feels unpretentious and locally minded: regulars mix with seasonal visitors, and the emphasis is on honest cooking rather than spectacle. Because the restaurant operates in an Alpine context where ingredients can be hard to source, there’s an attentive, ingredient-forward mentality that underpins the dining experience: quietly confident rather than flashy, with a strong sense of place.
Best For
This is a good pick for travelers and locals who want something beyond the typical Interlaken hotel brasserie. Little Thai suits casual hangouts and family meals, and it works well for visitors stopping through after lake outings or mountain excursions who are seeking a straightforward, comforting dinner or a relaxed lunch. The restaurant’s specialist focus means diners come with an appetite for familiar Thai staples rather than haute dining; parties looking for a low-key, reliably seasoned meal away from the tourist thoroughfare will find it especially suitable.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the kitchen’s signatures, pad thai, the curries and tom yum, to judge how the restaurant handles Thai flavor profiles at altitude. The description flags sourcing as the key question for Thai cooks operating in the Bernese Oberland, so prioritize dishes where fresh aromatics and balanced pastes matter most. If you’re curious about how ingredients are procured, ask staff about their use of herbs, pastes or fish sauce; those answers will tell you whether a curry’s depth or a soup’s brightness comes from carefully sourced components or pragmatic substitutions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back and vibrant casual atmosphere with air conditioning and terrace seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- pad thai
- curries
- tom yum
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Hauptstrasse 19, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Hauptstrasse 19, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Little Thai is not the fit
Try Sapori if the group wants Italian at a moderate tier, or Radius by Stefan Beer if the night needs a more ambitious regional meal. For another casual Asian-leaning option, compare Vivis Wok.
Restaurant context
How Little Thai compares in Matten bei Interlaken
Little Thai is the more focused casual choice when the meal brief is specific and low-ceremony. Radius by Stefan Beer sits at the opposite end of the decision: regional cuisine at a €€€€ tier, better for a planned splurge and less suitable for a quick, flexible meal.
Sapori is the clearer middle-ground alternative, especially for diners who want Italian at a €€ tier. Choose Sapori for a broader crowd-pleaser; choose Little Thai when the group specifically wants Thai-leaning food and a more casual rhythm.
Brasserie 17, El Azteca, and Vivis Wok are the cross-shops when availability or group preference drives the decision. For value and ease, Little Thai and Vivis Wok are the more practical lane; for a more conventional sit-down alternative, Brasserie 17 is the safer comparison.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thai | Matten Bei Interlaken | , | , | No published awards |
| Brasserie 17 | Interlaken | , | , | No published awards |
| El Azteca | Interlaken | , | , | No published awards |
| Sapori | Interlaken | Italian | €€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Radius by Stefan Beer | Interlaken | Regional Cuisine | €€€€ | 2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Vivis Wok | Interlaken | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Little Thai handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction details should be confirmed directly with the venue before you go. The schedule lists service Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
Is a midday or evening visit better at Little Thai?
Both midday and evening windows are available. Little Thai is listed Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM and again from 5 PM to 10 PM, so choose based on your Matten Bei Interlaken schedule.
Is Little Thai good for a special occasion?
Use it for a casual occasion rather than a formal one. The dress code is casual, and there are no awards, tasting-menu details, or special-occasion services to suggest it for a formal event.
What are alternatives to Little Thai?
Compare Little Thai with Sapori, Brasserie 17, Radius by Stefan Beer, El Azteca, and Vivis Wok, or with other dining options, depending on what you want to compare. Little Thai is a casual Matten Bei Interlaken option.
What should a first-timer know about Little Thai?
Go Wednesday through Sunday, since Monday and Tuesday are closed. The hours are 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, and the dress code is casual.