Thai & Thai
Thai · Songji, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Price
$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Thai & Thai when the group wants a reliable Thai meal in Taipei without turning the booking into a splurge. It is strongest for shared plates, lunch, easy repeat visits, especially if Songshan District is convenient. For a more casual Thai alternative, compare it with Zaap; for Italian or dessert-led plans, Bencotto and The Mandarin Cake Shop make more sense.
About Thai & Thai
Taipei has enough dining choices that the decision is less “Thai food or not” and more whether a Thai booking fits the meal you are planning. Thai & Thai is a Thai restaurant in Taipei with a $$ price point, smart casual dress code, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. For a return visit, the safest way to frame it is direct: choose it when the group wants Thai food in Taipei without making assumptions about a tasting menu, bar format, or specific signature dishes.
The restaurant's main value is clarity. It is Thai, priced at $$, and open for both lunch and dinner daily. For specifics such as exact menu structure, seating setup, chef identity, beverage program, or group capacity, check directly with the venue before you book. In a city with many different dining moods, Thai & Thai is easiest to understand as a practical Thai option.
Use it for a repeat visit when Thai is the group consensus
The strongest case is practical: Thai & Thai gives diners a straightforward Thai option in Taipei at a $$ price point. If you have already been once, a return visit makes the most sense when the cuisine itself is the draw and the schedule lines up with the restaurant's daily lunch or dinner hours.
The hours also make it useful for daytime or evening planning: Thai & Thai is open from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5:30 PM to 10 PM every day. That gives it a clear role for diners comparing lunch and dinner possibilities in Taipei, while still leaving menu specifics and booking details to be checked with the restaurant.
Where it sits among Thai options
Within Thai dining, Thai & Thai can be compared naturally with Zaap and Thai Yuan when the basic question is which Thai restaurant best fits the occasion. Thai & Thai's profile is simple: Thai cuisine, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, daily lunch and dinner hours, a Michelin Plate in 2024.
Against other dining peers, the choice is mostly about what kind of meal you want. Bencotto, The Mandarin Cake Shop, Café Un Deux Trois point diners toward different styles of outing, while Thai & Thai stays focused on Thai cuisine in Taipei. If the priority is Thai food specifically, Thai & Thai remains the more direct fit.
For broader planning, use the Taipei restaurants guide if this slot is part of a larger food day, pair it with the Taipei hotels guide if location matters more than cuisine. The Taipei bars guide, Taipei wineries guide, Taipei experiences guide are more useful for building the rest of the day around the meal than for deciding this booking itself.
Planning details
- Location
- 105, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, DunHua N Rd, 158號5樓
- Website
- instagram.com/thai_thai_restaurant
- Phone
- +886 2 2719 6689
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Thai & Thai presents itself as a food-first Thai restaurant that blends attentive technique with an unpretentious setting. Located on the fifth floor in Songshan, it carries a mid-range price point while earning serious notice — a 2024 Michelin Plate — for cooking that is consistent and carefully balanced. The room leans toward relaxed and refined rather than ceremonious: the emphasis is on aromatics and flavor rather than theatrical staging. That combination makes it feel like a quietly notable find in Taipei’s dining scene — a place where the cuisine, not the décor, commands attention.
Best For
This is a restaurant that suits evenings when you want reliable, well-executed Thai food without the stiffness of formal tasting menus. The Michelin Plate and measured pricing make it an appealing choice for date nights and business dinners where food quality matters but a relaxed atmosphere is preferred. It also works for low-key special occasions: you get elevated regional Thai flavors in a setting that feels accessible rather than intimidating. Given its Songshan location and dinner-oriented reputation, it's best booked for evening meals when the kitchen is firing on all cylinders.
Ordering Tips
Start with bright, shareable starters that showcase Thai balance: a fresh papaya salad is a smart palate awakener and highlights the restaurant’s command of acid and heat. For mains, order a classic green curry to experience the kitchen’s handling of aromatic herbs and coconut richness, and add the pad thai to gauge texture and seasoning. Portions and preparations lean toward communal dining, so plan to share plates and sample several signatures. Stick to the house favorites if you want a concise, representative meal of what earns Thai & Thai its Michelin Plate.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated atmosphere blending traditional Thai elements with modern twists, featuring beautiful interior and impressive sculptures.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- green curry
- pad thai
- papaya salad
Planning details
Location
105, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, DunHua N Rd, 158號5樓 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get a table
Try Zaap first if the group still wants Thai at a similar $$ level. It is the cleanest substitute because the cuisine and price tier line up.
If the meal can change direction, choose Bencotto for Italian, or The Mandarin Cake Shop when the plan is more dessert-led than dinner-led.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Taipei
Thai & Thai is the practical Thai pick when the group wants a seated meal at a mid-range price point and an easy booking. Zaap is the closer like-for-like comparison: also Thai and also $$, but better for a more casual fallback. Choose Thai & Thai when Songshan District convenience and a more composed meal matter; choose Zaap when the group wants Thai without much occasion weight.
Bencotto sits in a different lane as an Italian option, better for diners prioritising a more polished restaurant experience over Thai cuisine. The Mandarin Cake Shop is not a full substitute for dinner, but it is a stronger fit for dessert, gifting, or a short daytime stop. Café Un Deux Trois works better when flexibility is the point rather than a shared Thai meal.
Thai Yuan is the other Thai $$ peer, though its out-of-metro positioning makes it less useful for a simple Taipei itinerary. For value and convenience, Thai & Thai is easiest to justify when the brief is “Thai in Taipei, low drama, proper sit-down meal.”
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Compare Thai & Thai
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai & Thai | Taipei | Thai | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Café Un Deux Trois | Taipei | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Bencotto | Taipei | Italian | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3982025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3802023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | ; |
| The Mandarin Cake Shop | Taipei | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Zaap | Taipei | Thai | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Thai Yuan | Kaohsiung | Thai | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
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How Thai & Thai Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Thai & Thai?
The dress code is smart casual. Plan on neat, polished everyday clothing rather than formalwear. Thai & Thai is a Thai restaurant in Taipei with $$ pricing, so smart casual is the clearest guidance.
Can I eat at the bar at Thai & Thai?
Do not count on bar seating unless the venue confirms it directly. Thai & Thai is a Thai restaurant in Taipei with daily lunch and dinner service, so plan around a regular reservation unless the restaurant advises otherwise.
What are alternatives to Thai & Thai?
For Thai food, Zaap and Thai Yuan are natural comparison points. If you are shifting away from Thai entirely, Café Un Deux Trois, Bencotto, The Mandarin Cake Shop fit different dining needs. Thai & Thai is the one to keep in mind when the brief is Thai cuisine in Taipei, $$ pricing, daily lunch and dinner hours, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Thai & Thai?
Do not plan around a tasting-menu format unless Thai & Thai confirms it directly. The clearest way to judge the restaurant is as a Thai venue in Taipei with a $$ price range, smart casual dress code, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024.
