Where to Find a Taste of Thai in Pune

Malaka Spice in Koregaon Park was born out of a husband's and wife's travels across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.Walk in and you'll immediately feel far from the city, hanging lanterns, Buddha statues, and trees woven right into the space create a calm, escape-like feel. It's the kind of place that slows you down.Editor's Tip: Plan your visit around the 14th of any month for their candlelit evening. It's the most magical time to go.Vibe Check: Playful, Garden Patio Seating, Breezy Cafe FeelWhat To Order: Tom Yum Phad, Thai Mutton Chops, Chicken Thai High, Malaka Thai Green Curry, Honey Noodles with Ice cream

Baan Tao at Hyatt Pune's is the kind of place you would want to go when you want a proper fine dine feeling. Reflective pools and lush greenery surround the dining area, with cozy indoor corners, waterside tables, and open-air seating to suit every mood. At night, soft lighting and flickering fire features add a romantic touch, making it well suited for date nights and special occasions.Editor's Tip: If you're visiting on a Thursday, check out their Asian Street Food Festival, a fixed menu served from stalls styled like an actual street market. It's worth planning your visit around.Vibe Check: Luxury Dining, Open-Air Courtyard Seating, Warm Lighting, Work-Friendly, SpaciousWhat To Order: Thai Green Papaya Salad, Thai Style Chicken Wings, Silken Tofu in Thai Chilli Basil Sauce, Thai Red Curry, Lemongrass Pannacotta

Gong Modern Asian feels like two restaurants in one day. Calm and elegant at lunch, then it slowly shifts into a buzzy, high-energy bar as the night goes on. The space is dramatic with warm amber lighting and dark, sleek interiors that feels more nightclub-lounge than traditional dining room.Vibe Check: Modern Asian Fine-Dining Aesthetics, Backlit Bar & Counters, Plush SeatingWhat To Order: Tom Yum Soup Prawn, Chicken In Thai Yellow Curry, Pad Thai Noodles, Chocolate Dome

Yin Yang started as a small neighbourhood spot and quickly built a following among Pune diners for its Thai-focused menu and traditional flavours. This one feels like an intimate snug dining room with fluttering prayer flags, tiny monk statues, Japanese dolls, and little succulents scattered around. It's a perfect spot to be wrapped in coziness and warmth.Vibe Check: Casual Semi-Outdoor Dining, Picnic Seating, Date-Friendly TablesWhat To Order: Vegetable Thai Dim Sums, Thai Wok Chicken, Seafood Pad Thai Noodles, Veg Gaeng Kiew Waan ( Green Curry )

This one is a small, family-run spot where a Thai family cooks the kind of food you'd actually find in a Bangkok neighbourhood joint. The setting is simple with wooden tables, warm orange walls, and a few flickering candles giving it a cozy, low-key glow. It's become something of a quiet favourite among Thai students and people in Pune who just want a taste of home.Vibe Check: Neighborhood Eatery, Warmly Lit, Family-FriendlyWhat To Order: Chicken Tom Yum Soup, Chicken Thai Toast Supreme, Som Tum Salad, Veg Stir Fried Green Curry