Thai Restaurants in Maputo

Maputo is home to two established Thai restaurants offering authentic Thai cuisine: Spicy Thai Maputo and Pekai’s Thai Pub & Restaurant. Both restaurants have been awarded the Thai SELECT certificate by the Royal Thai Government, recognising their authentic Thai flavours, culinary identity, quality of service and hospitality.

Spicy Thai Maputo

Spicy Thai Maputo is an established Thai restaurant located on Avenida Julius Nyerere in Maputo. Operating since 2003, the restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Thai dishes, including curries, stir-fried dishes, soups, noodles and seafood. The restaurant states that it uses a number of original Thai ingredients sourced from Thailand.

Spicy Thai also provides takeaway and delivery services and is open daily.

Address: 657 Avenida Julius Nyerere, Maputo
Tel./WhatsApp: +258 84 309 9993 / +258 87 609 9993
Opening hours: Daily, approximately 10:00–22:00
Cuisine: Thai and seafood

Pekai’s Thai Pub & Restaurant

Pekai’s Thai Pub & Restaurant is another long-established Thai restaurant in Maputo, located in the Polana area. It offers a selection of traditional Thai dishes, including Thai curries, seafood, stir-fried noodles, papaya salad and other popular Thai dishes.

The restaurant provides both indoor and outdoor seating and offers a relaxed setting surrounded by greenery, providing visitors with an opportunity to enjoy Thai cuisine and hospitality in the heart of Maputo.

Address: 502/8 Avenida Francisco Orlando Magumbwe, Maputo
Tel.: +258 82 045 5220
Cuisine: Thai and Asian cuisine

Thai SELECT (https://www.thaiselect.com/restaurants)

Both Spicy Thai Maputo and Pekai’s Thai Pub & Restaurant have received the Thai SELECT certificate. Thai SELECT is a certification awarded by the Royal Thai Government to Thai restaurants overseas that meet established standards for authentic Thai cuisine, quality and hospitality.

The two restaurants also contribute to promoting greater awareness and appreciation of Thai food and culture among the Mozambican public and international community in Maputo.