Lung Yai Thai Tapas

Lung Yai Thai Tapas at 1731 SW 8th Street, on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, Miami, Florida, is a Thai street-food counter and a Michelin Bib Gourmand selection since 2022. The recognition reflects good food at moderate prices, and it has made the small restaurant one of the harder tables to get in the neighbourhood. The cuisine is Thai street food served as small plates, in the style of Bangkok's vendors and neighbourhood eateries. The menu is built around Thai street-food small plates designed for sharing, with strong flavours of chilli, herbs, lime and fish sauce, and visitors typically order several dishes for the table. Because the offerings can change, it is worth asking the staff about current favourites. The space is small and informal, with a busy, high-energy atmosphere, a loud noise level when full and a street-food feel in contrast to Calle Ocho's Cuban restaurants. Dress is casual. The beverage programme is modest, centred on Thai-style drinks, beer and a short selection of wine and cocktails. Prices are moderate, at roughly $20-40 per person. The restaurant is closed on Monday and serves lunch and dinner on other days, with late hours on Friday and Saturday according to Time Out; phone +1 786-334-6262 to confirm. No reservations are taken, and seating is walk-in only. Queues are common at peak times, and arriving at 5:00 PM or after 9:00 PM is the usual strategy for a shorter wait. Weekend evenings are the busiest, and parties of two to four are seated more quickly than larger groups. Because the menu is designed for sharing, ordering several small plates for the table is the standard approach, and the bill remains moderate. The Calle Ocho location is within easy reach of Little Havana's other food stops.