This cozy but fashionable eatery in the heart of Scottsdale's Main Street Arts District serves sophisticated, Thai-inspired fare. Try the crispy pla: flash-fried whitefish fillets with fresh cilantro and sweet jalapeño garlic sauce. The vegetarian Arizona heatwave red curry is a must, along with made-to-order curries with tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or seafood.

We sampled flavorful olive oils and vinegars at Outrageous Olive Oils and Vinegars and enjoyed Tom Ka Gai soup and vegetable spring rolls at Malee’s Thai Bistro. We had quite the spread at 5th & Wine, including hummus, tzatziki and cucumbers, two types of bruschetta, homemade meatballs, fried pickles, and burrata caprese, along with a sangria toast!. At Cowboy Ciao we got to try the famous Stetson salad and next door at Super Chunk we were treated to a sampling of freshly baked cookies!.

This Old Town Scottsdale spot has been dishing out Thai food to hungry patrons since 1987. Its clean, open, and bright bistro setting differentiates it from competitors. While the prices are a little higher than the typical Thai place, you're likely paying for the location, which is more upscale than other Thai joints on our list and housed in a 1921 building that has been many a restaurant over the years.

Malees Thai Bistro is a standout among Scottsdale’s Thai restaurants, known for its unique dishes and exceptional service. The restaurant’s signature creations, such as Crispy Basil Chicken, Basil Scallops, and the Drunken Dragon Wrap, offer diners a taste of something truly special. Their Tom Ka Gai, a traditional Thai coconut soup, has gained a reputation for being particularly delicious.

With overwhelmingly positive reviews on Google, Malee’s Thai Bistro is a signature Thai restaurant when it comes to the Scottsdale food scene. They offer food, beer, and wine for takeout, and also now have the option for customers to donate a family meal to frontline workers. Surely their wide selection of appetizers, soups, curries, and genuine Thai entrees will satisfy your craving.

Serving up delicious Thai dishes, Malee’s Thai Bistro is our go-to for Asian takeout. Delight in crispy basil chicken, coco chili whitefish, Drunken Dragon noodles, and various stir fries, curries, fried rice and more. Order directly from the brand’s site and earn free food through their fun rewards program!

While there are now upscale Asian restaurants all over the Valley, this was one of the first to move the spicy flavors of Asia out from under fluorescent lights and into a setting that would impress a date. The decor is not as over-the-top as at the nearby P.F. Chang’s (which got its…

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. A post shared by Malees Thai Bistro (@maleesthaibistro). On any day of the week, this chic and hip restaurant in the center of Old Town will satisfy your Thai cravings.

After hearing rave reviews about Malee's Thai Bistro, I just had to try it for myself. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint!. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Main St.480-947-6042,maleesthaibistro.comThe most popular Thai restaurant in town goes heavy on the sugar, light on the chiles. But the tom kha gai and jalapeño-fried rice are wonderful.