Thai Food at Costco That’s Better Than Restaurants (For a Fraction of the Cost)

Lemongrass, garlic, ginger, coconut — some of the Thai flavors we can’t get enough of. And they’re why the temptation to order take-out red curry or pad Thai is hard to resist when Friday night rolls around.

Fortunately, Costco wants to spare our credit cards from delivery fees and surge pricing. They carry a selection of Thai products that are a hit with discerning customers that will help us save money shopping when we need that Thai fix.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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1. Authentic Asia Shrimp Wonton Tom Yum Soup

Courtesy of Authentic Asia

Price: $13.99

Tom Yum soup is a Thai staple, and Costco sells a riff on it from Authentic Asia. The shrimp are tucked into hand-wrapped wontons for a super satisfying bite. It comes in a 6-pack of 5.2-ounce bowls.

Fans of the dish appreciate the bold, spicy flavors of the broth and the portion of shrimp wontons in each bowl.

2. Kevin's Lemongrass Chicken

Courtesy of Kevin's Natural Foods

Price: $9.99

Chicken breast strips in a coconut sauce with garlic, lemongrass, and basil? Classic. One 32-ounce package gives you 6.5 servings of protein-rich deliciousness — dinner for the whole family.

Customers praised the ease of preparation, quality of the chicken, and delicious flavor. They also noted that it tasted just like the dish you get at restaurants and that even kids liked it!

3. Kevin's Thai-style Coconut Chicken Soup

Courtesy of Kevin's Natural Foods

Price: $10.99

Our second product from Kevin’s comes in soup form, with coconut milk, tender chicken, veggies, and Thai seasonings. Two 24-ounce packages provide 5.5 servings of bone-warming yuminess.

Aficionados appreciate the ease of preparation and the fact it’s so delicious, even though it’s free of gluten and dairy. Jazz it up with fresh lime, ginger, cilantro, and pepper.

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4. Kirkland Signature Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice

Courtesy of Costco

Price: $21.99

Rice is a staple in Thai cuisine, served with curries, stir-fries, and desserts. Costco sells a 25-pound bag of Thai Hom Mali brand Jasmine rice for $21.99, which is only $0.88 per pound — a serious bargain.

Those who’ve purchased this product praised its consistent texture, satisfying flavor, fragrant aroma, and versatility.

5. Royal Asia Coconut Shrimp

Courtesy of Northem Chef

Price: $14.89

Fewer foods are more comforting than coconut shrimp, two flavors that taste great together. Royal Asia’s offering has eight 4-ounce servings per box and comes with sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping.

Reviewers praised the value, as a lot of shrimp are packed into each box. They also loved the coconut flavor, noting that the tender shrimp heat up fast in an air fryer.

6. Summ! Thai Basil Chicken Spring Rolls

Courtesy of Instacart

Price: $16.99

Cabbagy, chickeny, lightly fried spring rolls are the perfect appetizer for any Thai meal. Dunk these snacks into the sweet chili sauce provided and enjoy the perfect flavor balance.

Fans of this appetizer appreciated the crispy outside and strong Thai flavors like sesame and garlic. They also liked the amount of filling and flavor contrast with the sauce.

7. Thai Kitchen Organic Coconut Milk

Courtesy of Costco

Price: $12.99

If you want to make tom kha gai or Thai curry, you’ll need coconut milk. For a great deal, snag a pack of six 13.66-ounce cans at Costco, and you’ll be on your way to cheffing it up.

Reviewers say the coconut milk is creamy and flavorful, perfect for any Thai recipe that calls for the ingredient.

8. Thaiwala Thai Tea Concentrate

Courtesy of Costco

Price: $12.99

Sweet and refreshing, Thai tea is a staple beverage at American Thai restaurants with a unique flavor profile. Costco sells Thaiwala’s concentrate in a 3-pack of 32-ounce containers so you can enjoy it at home.

Customers love how affordable this product is compared to restaurants, noting it’s very similar and super easy to make. Some even praised its authentic flavor.

Bottom line

Let’s face it: We’d probably order Thai takeout at least once a week, if not more, if we didn’t have to worry about sticking to our budgets.

That’s where Costco comes in. It offers a selection of tasty Thai foods that can help you stretch your restaurant budget .

While Thai restaurants may be the place where you’ll get the best and most authentic meals, we love having a second option right in our freezer.

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