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Lung Yai Thai Tapas

★Michelin Bib Gourmand· Bib Gourmand since 2022; recognized for exceptional value★Michelin Bib Gourmand· Continued Bib Gourmand recognition
Thai$$Background MusicOutdoor seatingRomantic1 deal

Michelin Bib Gourmand. A Thai tapas bar hidden on Calle Ocho — no reservations, cash-preferred, always a line. The pad thai bites, crispy rice, and Thai-spiced cocktails are extraordinary value. One of Miami's best-kept secrets.

(786) 334-6262Website@lungyaithai1731 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
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The Story

Lung Yai Thai Tapas is a Thai restaurant in Little Havana with a lounge-style room. It reads as a neighborhood spot rather than a scene.

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Michelin Guide recommended. A Thai tapas bar hidden on Calle Ocho, no reservations, cash-preferred, always a line. The pad thai bites, crispy rice, and Thai-spiced cocktails are extraordinary value. One of Miami's best-kept secrets.

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Lunch Special

Lung Yai Thai Tapas Lunch Service

Advertised

À la carte small plates — lunch pricing

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12PM–3PM

No reservations; all orders taken at once; no reorders accepted; closed Sundays and Mondays for lunch

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The Vibe

Romantic

Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai tapas bar in the most unexpected zip code on Calle Ocho. Bangkok-born chef Veenuthri Trisransri cooks bold, authentic dishes — crying tiger beef, khao soi, larb muang — at prices that make the wait entirely worth it. No reservations, cash preferred, BYOB wine.

What to Order

  • Khao Soi — Northern Thai coconut curry with egg noodles and choice of proteinLung Yai menu
  • Crying Tiger Beef — grilled beef with sticky rice and nam jim jaew dipping sauce — a signature of the Bangkok street food traditionMichelin Guide
  • Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) — fresh and aggressively spiced, Bangkok street-market styleEndless Volo (2024)
  • Pork Larb Muang — Northern Thai-style minced pork larb, herbaceous and boldEndless Volo (2024)
  • Crispy Mushroom — with sweet chili, one of the most-ordered startersEndless Volo (2024)
Setting
Bar lounge
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Casual
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Local gemHidden gemChef-driven

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