50 Best Thai Restaurants near Hackensack

“A delicious Thai experience! The food is soulful and comforting.

Starting with drinks - the Thai iced tea was made with a perfect ratio, so it wasn’t too sweet, and it was refreshingly fragrant.
The lychee martini was aromatic, and strong.

Anytime I see curry puffs on a menu, it’s an immediate must, and these were definitely worth a try. The dough was crispy on the outside, without being greasy, and the filling was very flavorful.

Moving on to the sticky rice with mango. The ripe mango was juicy and sweet which complimented the glutinous rice perfectly.

The waiter suggested the pad thai, one of their most popular dishes, and after trying it I understood why. I also appreciate that you could choose your spice level.

I couldn’t leave without having my favorite curry, Massamon, the spices married to create a piquant dish. I never had avocado served on top of hot curry, but instead of the texture throwing me off I actually enjoyed the creamy aspect. The shrimp was fresh, and cooked well. My only complaint would be that the potatoes were severely undercooked, which was disappointing because I love a soft potato that has soaked up the curry.

Can’t wait to be back and try more dishes:)“

“This Thai food place have far exceeded my initial expectation. This is perhaps my new favorite Thai food place in NJ. At first, I thought this was just a regular/average Thai food take out restaurant at a grocery store or shopping plaza. But I was wrong. The Thai food here seems to be more authentic rather than localized, which I quite enjoy. As for the service, it's great. The gentlemen who takes order at the front is always friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to those who are just looking for some solid Thai food at a good value.“

“Would recommend! Great experience. Got the fried branzino, pad see ew, Crying Tiger, and a side of sautéed morning glory for a party of 3 people. Was a good amount, had a little bit of leftover but everyone was very full.

Favorite was the branzino! Would also reco getting the side of vegetables as it was a great palate resetter.“

“Love the pad thai so much. Really authentic Thai kitchen. Thank you so much guys. I really enjoyed this!“

“Busy spot with quick and easy service. Fun range in cocktails, crab fried rice is delicious and they had pork cheeks (served with thai chili slices and ginger, which was perfect), which is one of my favorite appetizers.

All flavorful“

“I love green curry, if I could eat just one food for the rest of my life it's green curry so I'm picky when I try a new place and this place was INCREDIBLE!!! I inhaled this dish like it was my last meal and wanted more, and great service“

“Obao is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC! I have never been disappointed here. Best atmosphere, staff, food, and drinks all for a reasonable price. Highly, highly recommend!!! Especially the calamari 😋“

“Food was great and service was very quick. Nice ambiance as well.“

“Amazing food, service, and ambience! The braised pork belly was delicious, and the staff both friendly and professional!“

“My review is based on a party of 1pax (myself).

Very welcoming and cozy, modern Thai restaurant with the South East Asian flare you'd be looking for if having visited Thailand before. Decor is a mix of modern and traditional which gives a nice feel, ambiance is relaxed.

I was greeted with friendly & warm smiles and seated at the spacious bar area where Yatika helped me decide food/drink choices. I can vouch for the excellent food quality and selection (Northern Thai & Bangkok) having ordered Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao & Tom Kha soup

Shout out to Yatika for the excellent service and making your patrons feel welcomed and wanting to come back! I'd highly recommend and will definitely be back when coming through the city. Double 👍👍“

“The food here was excellent. I got the Pad Thai and it was one of the best I've ever had. Their appetizers are all very good. I'd highly recommend going here on a date or family dinner. Menu is a little pricy but worth it.“

“Excellent food and service“

“Visited this Thai restaurant on a weekday. Prices are reasonable for the area, and they offer a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The staff were friendly, and the ambience was simple yet pleasant. Overall, a nice spot for a casual meal.“

“Great food, good ambiance.“

“Great food. Why no bathroom?“

“Seriously one of the best Thai restaurants in Hell’s Kitchen. The place is small, but the flavors they offer pack a big punch.

The seafood pad Thai, kangkung, and shrimp eggplant dishes were all the rage. I enjoyed the crispness of the kangkung, the umami from the eggplant, and the tenderness of mussels and squid in their pad Thai. I can’t wait to come back and try some more of their delicious offerings.

The duck curry (I think this was a panang base) and the som tum was so flavorful and was packed with so much decadence. I really appreciated how ThongLor highlighted produce typically found in Thai cuisine, and didn’t skimp out on the bamboo shoot. They also added pineapple in their curry, which isn’t traditional of Thai cuisine but really added some acid to the dish which made it so balanced.

We had a bua loi for dessert and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t the best one I’ve had, but it still felt like a warm hug and a nice palate cleanser for the meal. I wish that the bua loi had more of a thicker coconut consistency, and that the taro balls weren’t as stuck together so it was easy to pick up. That being said, it was still a great end to our wonderful meal.

Would I come back again? Absolutely. I highly recommend coming to this place with no more than 4 people. Seating is limited in the space so bring 3 of your closest friends and try everything on the menu.“

“Really cozy and cute place on the second floor. I had the green curry with crab, which I enjoyed!

Just know that when you get the receipt, they already automatically calculate in 18% tip to your total bill. I almost tipped them twice, so beware of this. I felt that was a bit shady, and if I hadn’t read the bill closely, I would have easily paid more than necessary.“

“The Tom Kha soup was delicious and subtle, and the beef Pad See Eew was lovely - not too heavy. Our server Pie was very attentive, friendly and efficient. Nice ambiance, also; nice lighting and good level on the music. Thank you - we’ll be back!“

“Amazing staff. Amazing Thai Food.“

“This place is a true gem. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, perfect for a night out or a special occasion. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. Cocktails were creative and perfectly balanced. Service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. You can tell there’s real passion behind everything here. Highly recommend—I’ll definitely be back!“

“Overall, good value and we’d definitely try again.“

“Fresh and delicious. We loved the starters and the Beef main. Fun place.“

“I came here because of their amazing 4.9 rating on Google Maps, however, I was not amazed by their food. I got curry puffs to start my dinner. The puffs were nice and flavorful. The outside was light and flaky, and the insides were well seasoned with nice texture. The sauce came with was too sweet to my liking. Personally I prefer eating it as it is. I pad see ew with shrimp and added beef($5). The flavor was nice and the shrimp was fresh and clean. However, the beef wasn’t so good especially when I paid $5 extra for them. It was too dry and chewy.
Overall, it’s a standard Thai restaurant. The food was nice but nothing special about it.“

“This is the best and most delicious Thai food I’ve ever eaten. You also have the option to make your dish spicy ~ which I LOVE. They made the panang curry extra spicy and it was phenomenal. Service is quick too! Highly recommend!!!“

“Midtown, You’ve Been Holding Out on Us

We stumbled into BKK last night for a pre-concert dinner before seeing the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall. Total last-minute booking because our original plans fell through and thank god they did, because this ended up being one of the most unexpectedly excellent Thai meals we’ve had in the city.

This stretch of 56th Street is usually a culinary dead zone, the kind of place you go for proximity, not pleasure, so finding something this good felt like cheating the system. The décor was surprisingly polished, almost transporting. It reminded us of the kind of sleek, design-forward restaurants you’d see in Bangkok where every detail, down to the plates and glassware, feels intentional.

We started with their signature shrimp donuts, and honestly, whoever came up with these deserves a raise. Fried appetizers tend to live and die by oil temperature and salt, but these were next-level: crisp, caramel-tinged crust, almost like a hint of molasses, and somehow still light. Don’t sleep on them.

The papaya salad with jumbo shrimp was bright and refreshing though I did ask for ‘Thai spicy’ and clearly got the “he’s can’t be serious, don’t hurt him” version. Next time I’ll insist.

For my main, I ordered the half roasted chicken, which was impressively tender, both white and dark meat perfectly done, no dryness in sight. It came with these small pickles that were so well balanced I could’ve eaten them as a side dish on their own. The sticky rice it came with was also a nice touch just what you want to chase every bite with.

My husband had the Pad See Ew with chicken and made a point to also say how juicy the chicken was which, let’s be real, almost never happens with chicken breast. His only critique: could’ve used a little more wok hei, that smoky char you want from a good stir-fry, but otherwise it hit all the right notes.

Dessert time: the Thai Iced Tea Panna Cotta was an absolute standout rich, aromatic, and not cloyingly sweet. Whoever decided to make Thai tea into a panna cotta deserves applause. The coconut ice cream with shaved salted egg on top was clever and generous in portion. The coconut flavor could’ve been stronger, but as someone who also loves plain vanilla, I didn’t mind at all.

Cocktails? Also excellent. I had the Sticky Situation (Earl Grey, citrus, something else I can’t remember but it worked). My husband had another equally creative one — strong, balanced, and beautifully presented.

All in all, BKK feels like the rare Midtown Thai restaurant that isn’t just going through the motions. It’s thoughtful, delicious, and clearly run by people who care about flavor and design in equal measure. I just hope they don’t water things down over time to cater to diners whose idea of Thai food stops at pad thai and spring rolls.

We’ll definitely be back preferably before another concert, but honestly, this place is reason enough for a special trip on its own.“

“We always order take out from here but decided to dine in and so happy we did! We sat in the back patio which is covered and had live music. Very nice ambiance.

Food was very delicious as always. A little spicy but the right amount even for those who like mild.

Mind ohm fah was our wonderful server. Very attentive and gave good recommendations.

Can’t wait to come back!“

“I gave this place five stars for one reason only: I wanted the people to read my review. If I gave one star, the review would be pushed back to the end. My review... Worst food we ever had in our lives!! Bland and expensive. It came with none of the toppings we ordered!! Tasteless and dry. I suspect the food was kept in the heat for most of the day. STAY AWAY FROM THIS S...HOLE!!!! It should be reported and closed. I can only imagine the unsanitary conditions of the place. Restaurants that do not care about the quality of their products do not care about hygiene.“

“Food and drink is great - authentic northern Thai food - duck isn’t greasy, the chicken liver & gizzards is to die for - everything is perfectly seasoned & the best part they made me my favorite salad - spicy cucumber salad which isn’t on the menu - will be going back for some more great eats!“

“A taste of authentic Bangkok in the heart of Astoria. Had the fried chicken curry plate where the aromatic rice was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating it. We also had the spicy Tom yum chicken soup.. it was like a hug for the soul. Along with the Som Tum pla ra (papaya salat with anchovies 🥰) Just what we needed after walking around Astoria. The customer service was impeccable. It’s always an exceptional dining experience when the people who work there genuinely love what they are serving. You can genuinely taste the love in each bite! We will definitely be boarding from here a lot more and trying everything else on the menu. This is a local business you want to support. Trust me!“

“Tried this Thai restaurant in Sunnyside and it didn’t disappoint. The thai fried rice & green curry were flavorful & met my taste expectations. The curry puff had a perfectly flaky crust, & the pumpkin custard dessert was a sweet, satisfying finish. Overall, a good choice for tasty Thai food.“

“Must try... Great hospitality and food. Yummy 😋“

“Hello, this is my first time trying Thai food. Excellent service and AAAA+++++“

“Love the menu. Cocktails are delicious 😋. Friendly staff. I love this place“

“Celebrated a joint birthday celebration here. The food is delicious and service is amazing! Staffs especially May is very friendly! First time to try this restaurant and the staffs already made us feel at home. Will definitely come back soon! Thank you Yezo Isakanaya for a good and wonderful service!“

“Very good vibes. Love this! 💐🌺🍴🥢“

“The food we tried was delicious!! Seating upstairs and on main level. The mango salad with shrimp (a little spicy- not too much at all) and the curry pancakes are outstanding! I would come back again and again for those dishes- Best pancakes ever- nothing like a scallion pancake I’ve had before! The Thai crackers (with coconut shrimp and topped with a bit of pineapple and hot red pepper) were good- the rice cracker could be thinner. Unfortunately the margarita was terrible. It was stiff, foul no margarita mix. The mango drink with sticky rice on top was interesting- I liked it, bae wouldn’t order it again.“

“Everything we had ordered were delicious. Pad Thai is one of the best. We kept coming back during our NY trip. Service was top notch. 100% recommended who's looking for Thai authentic food. You will be satisfied.“

“super ambiance 110% kwaliteits eten“

“Wowwww!!!
We ate there and they treated us like family. What a nice family and wonderful service.
We ordered dirty beef sliders, spring rolls, super spicy green curry chicken, coconut soup and garlic chicken rice bowl. Amazing!
All the dishes were top notch.
It smelled great outside and inside and we were not disappointed. Definitely my new spot. Try it out and it will be yours too.“

“Great food with great service from happy people. Our waitress was so nice and attentive to our group. My niece casually mentioned she liked the ice (to chew on) and the waitress somehow overheard this and brought her a glass of ice. When she said she wished she could take it with her the nice lady reappeared with a plastic cup of ice to go. The whole evening was like that, almost like being in a family kitchen.“

“Love the customer service and food as well as setting.“

“Absolutely Incredible food and family Owned service“

“GREAT THAI RESTAURANT — MAYBE THE BEST! THE THAI ICED TEA, JUST LIKE IN THAILAND (BELIEVE ME!). DRUNKEN NOODLES, SO MUCH FLAVOR, PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT IT. DUCK RICE — TREMENDOUS, REALLY SPECIAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, YOU WON’T FIND BETTER!“

“Food was absolutely delicious and also had a diverse range of options for appetizers and mains for an affordable price. Loved everything we got!! Service was friendly as well. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone and fully intend on coming again!“

“terrific service and food! the Sake Mojito was fantastic!“

“Very good food❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Beautiful modern restaurant with Thai touches.
Superb service, very attentive
Our group came for happy hour and stayed for an amazing dinner from presentation to flavors including okra, pla yang fish and crab dishes.
We enjoyed our dinning experience from start to finish. Yummy desserts too if there’s enough room.“

“I’ll keep this one short: my Pad Thai noodles were not fully cooked, and the chewiness was distracting from the rest of the dish. The Tiger Eye dish with ribeye steak was cooked extremely well—very tender with rice topped with egg.

Our service was very positive and attentive, but at times overwhelmingly so. Great atmosphere and really good with kids (although I might not bring them back with me).“

“Had an amazing meal at Land Thai Kitchen with a friend! The food tasted homemade and packed with flavor. Larb duck and crispy fish were the stars—so crispy, so tasty! Their mixed appetizer was a great start too.

Service was super friendly and made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be back with more friends next time!“