I have ate at Tom Yum Koong for quite some time, almost since the time I was 15 years old. I always grabbed a bite here after tutoring and extensive study hours.
After graduating, I am practically a regular now and have tried at least everything on the menu except for the chef's specials and several appetizers. I'm sure they are great too and worth sharing as a family.
For what it's worth, the owner, Anne is a wonderful person. She is enthusiastic about her culture, her dishes, and everything she provides to her customers is simply the best. Though, the food can be heavy and forced me to go into deep food comas at times! In fact, I was so hungry one time that I ordered a Pad Thai with extra noodles! It was crazy, but the consistency and use of aromatics, as well as sauce was amazing.
For starters of Thai cusine, I recommend anything from their lunch special. The salad, soup, and entree was worth it. I suppose that the portion is less than their dinners, but mind you, everything tasted delicious! However, the only thing I'd say is that the food has gotten expensive. It makes sense, so be very careful of ordering here like I did.
As for tipping, it is required here for sit-down and encouraged for takeout. I tend to eat here alone, and there's no shame in that, but I always tend to tip around $2-3. The restaurant does not do any Uber, Door dash, or anything of the like, so if you order, you'd need to pick it up yourself after calling the store, or wait until at least 5pm and call them for delivery. They accept either cash or card, but if it's card, you'd need to tell them your card information and the amount to tip.
Regardless, Tom Yum Koong is a great restaurant. Given how long I have been eating here, the owners treat me pretty much like family. I guess it's a good thing, but it's also probably because I always prefer eating here more than anywhere else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter
The food was great! I loved their soup and salad from the lunch special as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rich DLG
This Thai food is the best I've ever had! I love this place, and I'm definitely coming back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Rainey
The food was amazing in taste and presentation. Servers were extremely nice and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Hills
I've been here a few times with some friends.
The food is fine but done for a western taste and not as you'd get in Thailand.
The staff are very friendly and helpful although possibly a little too eager to clear the table and move us on on this occasion.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai Seafood
Arissa Hernandez
Dining in is a little small, I usually get delivery. The food is amazing. I absolutely love their curry and they have one of the best Pad Thai I’ve had in a very long time. Curry puffs are outstanding. The portions are a very good size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M
Wonderful Thai food. Everything was absolutely delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Riccardi
I had a really frustrating experience here. My group of five showed up around 7:30 pm and were told the wait would be about 45 minutes. That seemed reasonable, so we stayed. But after sitting around until after 8, the host came back and said the kitchen had run out of ingredients and couldn’t seat us after all. Nearly an hour of waiting, and we ended up with nothing—not even an alternative option. Honestly, if they knew food was running low, they should have told us immediately instead of wasting our time. Very disappointing management, and I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Service: 1
Joel Regalado
We had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. Our group of five arrived at 7:30 pm and were told it would be about a 49-minute wait. We decided to stay since the food had good reviews. However, after waiting until 8:12 pm, the host came back to tell us that the kitchen had run out of ingredients and they could no longer accommodate our group. After spending nearly an hour waiting, we were left without a meal or even an alternative option. This was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. If the restaurant was running low on food, we should have been told right away instead of wasting our evening. Very poor management, and I can’t recommend this place based on our experience.
Service: 1
A D
I’ve been coming to this great local restaurant regularly for many years. The food is always great and service is friendly and fast. Recently though portions have been greatly reduced and prices went up. I understand the economy is tough right now but it’s tough for everyone. I can’t justify going back regularly with both the portion reduction and price hike. Sorry!
This afternoon was my first time in the restaurant. I tried the Red curry with fried tofu, Chicken pad see ew, and Sticky rice. The server was lovely, friendly and accommodating. I felt comfortable and serene in their nicely decorated room while classical music played. It didn't take long for my meal to come. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious! Large portions. I can't wait for lunch tomorrow!!! And to bring my husband with me next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard P.
Best Thai food in my area. Very popular for takeout. Try to come early for a dinner, place gets busy really fast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Chung
Been coming here for several years.. Just a quick meal on a weekend and realized this place is a hidden gem. You won't be disappointed. Been to too many Thai places in NYC and Asia to know this for a fact.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Kee Mao, Red Curry
Ksenia Soler
Best Thai food!!! Best !! Pineapple curry , red curry!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry
Richard Potter
Wonderful food, beautifully prepared and presented. Consistently fresh and properly spiced. This is my go to Thai restaurant when I crave Thai cooking, which is often.
I have ate at Tom Yum Koong for quite some time, almost since the time I was 15 years old. I always grabbed a bite here after tutoring and extensive study hours.
After graduating, I am practically a regular now and have tried at least everything on the menu except for the chef's specials and several appetizers. I'm sure they are great too and worth sharing as a family.
For what it's worth, the owner, Anne is a wonderful person. She is enthusiastic about her culture, her dishes, and everything she provides to her customers is simply the best. Though, the food can be heavy and forced me to go into deep food comas at times! In fact, I was so hungry one time that I ordered a Pad Thai with extra noodles! It was crazy, but the consistency and use of aromatics, as well as sauce was amazing.
For starters of Thai cusine, I recommend anything from their lunch special. The salad, soup, and entree was worth it. I suppose that the portion is less than their dinners, but mind you, everything tasted delicious! However, the only thing I'd say is that the food has gotten expensive. It makes sense, so be very careful of ordering here like I did.
As for tipping, it is required here for sit-down and encouraged for takeout. I tend to eat here alone, and there's no shame in that, but I always tend to tip around $2-3. The restaurant does not do any Uber, Door dash, or anything of the like, so if you order, you'd need to pick it up yourself after calling the store, or wait until at least 5pm and call them for delivery. They accept either cash or card, but if it's card, you'd need to tell them your card information and the amount to tip.
Regardless, Tom Yum Koong is a great restaurant. Given how long I have been eating here, the owners treat me pretty much like family. I guess it's a good thing, but it's also probably because I always prefer eating here more than anywhere else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great! I loved their soup and salad from the lunch special as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Thai food is the best I've ever had! I love this place, and I'm definitely coming back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing in taste and presentation. Servers were extremely nice and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here a few times with some friends.
The food is fine but done for a western taste and not as you'd get in Thailand.
The staff are very friendly and helpful although possibly a little too eager to clear the table and move us on on this occasion.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai Seafood
Dining in is a little small, I usually get delivery. The food is amazing. I absolutely love their curry and they have one of the best Pad Thai I’ve had in a very long time. Curry puffs are outstanding. The portions are a very good size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful Thai food. Everything was absolutely delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a really frustrating experience here. My group of five showed up around 7:30 pm and were told the wait would be about 45 minutes. That seemed reasonable, so we stayed. But after sitting around until after 8, the host came back and said the kitchen had run out of ingredients and couldn’t seat us after all. Nearly an hour of waiting, and we ended up with nothing—not even an alternative option. Honestly, if they knew food was running low, they should have told us immediately instead of wasting our time. Very disappointing management, and I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Service: 1
We had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. Our group of five arrived at 7:30 pm and were told it would be about a 49-minute wait. We decided to stay since the food had good reviews. However, after waiting until 8:12 pm, the host came back to tell us that the kitchen had run out of ingredients and they could no longer accommodate our group. After spending nearly an hour waiting, we were left without a meal or even an alternative option. This was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. If the restaurant was running low on food, we should have been told right away instead of wasting our evening. Very poor management, and I can’t recommend this place based on our experience.
Service: 1
I’ve been coming to this great local restaurant regularly for many years. The food is always great and service is friendly and fast. Recently though portions have been greatly reduced and prices went up. I understand the economy is tough right now but it’s tough for everyone. I can’t justify going back regularly with both the portion reduction and price hike. Sorry!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This afternoon was my first time in the restaurant. I tried the Red curry with fried tofu, Chicken pad see ew, and Sticky rice. The server was lovely, friendly and accommodating. I felt comfortable and serene in their nicely decorated room while classical music played. It didn't take long for my meal to come. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious! Large portions. I can't wait for lunch tomorrow!!! And to bring my husband with me next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Thai food in my area. Very popular for takeout. Try to come early for a dinner, place gets busy really fast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming here for several years.. Just a quick meal on a weekend and realized this place is a hidden gem. You won't be disappointed. Been to too many Thai places in NYC and Asia to know this for a fact.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Kee Mao, Red Curry
Best Thai food!!! Best !! Pineapple curry , red curry!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry
Wonderful food, beautifully prepared and presented. Consistently fresh and properly spiced. This is my go to Thai restaurant when I crave Thai cooking, which is often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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