50 Best Thai Restaurants near Elmhurst

“Great dishes!
We had
-Moo ka ta a Thai pork hot pot.
-Papaya salad with tiny blue crab
-Suea rong hai a really flavorful sliced beef dish with origins in Northern Thailand
-Beef tartare from the issan region of Thailand.
The owner and the staff were super nice.

Check out Tea Cup for unique Thai flavors and don't skip on their drinks like the coconut milk with butterfly pea and shaved ice dessert.“

“Who would have thought you’d get such raw, authentic Thai food in Queens, NYC?

This is real Thai cuisine — not toned down to suit foreign or Western taste buds. Even compared to the Thai food back home in Singapore, this felt far more unapologetic and true to its roots. From the bold spices to dishes like sour bamboo shoot fish, every bite genuinely transported me straight to Thailand.

Food was freshly prepared and tasted fantastic. Portions were generous, and prices were more than fair — three dishes with rice for about $16.

A must-visit if you love authentic Thai food.
Skip it if you’re here for Pad Thai with a special request for zero spice.

8.5/10 from me. 🌶️🇹🇭“

“Chao Thai is a true hidden gem. It's the kind of low-key spot that makes you love New York. The food is clean, authentic, and the best. The spicy papaya salad (som tum) is the best I've ever tasted, and the jungle and green curries are addictively good. The pineapple duck is divine (according to my partner, he loves it). It's a genuine Thai restaurant that makes you feel like a guest in someone's home. It's just the best food, highly recommend!“

“La comida es muy delicioso 🤤 se los recomiendo“

“I’ve been here twice now and the food truly tastes like authentic Northern Thai cuisine—rich, soulful, and full of depth. The Khao Soi is the absolute standout - deeply flavorful, perfectly spiced, and pure comfort in a bowl. Add in the cool, relaxed ambiance and this place is an easy repeat for me.“

“What a solid spot to get Thai food. Portions are adequate, not big. Flavors are layered, complex, bold, and often with a subtle hint of spiciness. The atmosphere reminisces of the street hawker that you would find in Bangkok: small chairs, no public bathroom, friendly faces. To sum it up, it's simply good spicy food. The only complaint I have is that sometimes their Pad See Ew could be a little on the greasy side.“

“Sabay is a solid spot for casual Thai food. The BBQ beef was excellent – really tender, almost like steak slices. The summer rolls were good, though I would have preferred a peanut sauce over the horseradish paste that came with it. The Pad Thai was packed with flavor, but the chicken was a bit dry, and the dish was a little too sweet.

Overall, I still enjoyed my meal. The service was very welcoming and friendly, which added to the overall positive experience.“

“I had a vegetarian ramen (with chili oil added since I love chili oil) for only $8 and it was such a wonderfully flavorful, delicious & filling meal!Notes:-I paid with cash (I’m not sure if there are other payment options)-Food court seating area was clean & nice!-Please make sure to tip if you’re able to & support this small business ?“

“วันนี้ไปทานพนักงานบริการดีน่ารัก อาหารอร่อยมากคุ้มค่าให้เยอะจริง“

“Delicious food with great service“

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

“Great Thai restaurant in downtown Brooklyn fort green park.“

“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“

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

“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 😋“

“Amazing Dining Experience, Delicious Food, Private space with lovely Staff!!!“

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

“Good foods n good service 🥰 I love there so much 🇺🇸 ขอบคุณครับ“

“Penang curry with chicken was awesome!“

“Didn’t expect to find my best crispy pork belly of the year at a Thai spot!!! The skin was insanely crisp yet slightly chewy. The dipping sauce on the side was perfectly balanced.

For the main, we went with the panang short ribs. The beef was coated in a rich, mildly spicy curry. We added steamed veggies instead of rice and they fit curry.“

“Excellent food and service“

“Went to Sappe NYC for dinner and honestly loved it. The food was so good. We tried a few different dishes and everything had so much flavor without feeling heavy. The pad thai and curry were standouts for me, and the drinks were great too.

Patt was our server and she made the whole experience even better. She was super kind, patient with our questions, and gave really solid recommendations. She checked on us just enough and made sure we had everything we needed without hovering.

Overall just a really fun dinner. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Very Fresh and amazing service and atmosphere.“

“Absolutely delicious food and drinks! I highly recommend the volcano wings for appetizer and colossal crab meat fried rice and the giant river prawn curry for entrees. Portions are great for sharing too!“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“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.“

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

“This Thai restaurant in Brooklyn is absolutely amazing. Every dish tasted authentic and full of flavor. I really loved the decoration and overall atmosphere, and the outdoor garden at the entrance is perfect for photos.

I highly recommend the Mook Kung Curry — it’s so flavorful and goes perfectly with rice. The Thai Style Pork Over Rice was also one of my favorites. The pork belly was fried crispy and delicious. Their cocktails were great too, and very beautiful.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and come back again!“

“Authentic Thai cuisine with amazing portions. Staff was so friendly and loved that he knew what we wanted to try and gave us great recommendations. Definitely will visit again when we are in the area.“

“The BEST Thai I’ve had in New York. I had an issue with a pickup order recently, & I reached out to them on instagram. Their customer service went above & beyond to make it right. Food is so good, & love that you can customize the pad thai to exclude egg.“

“Sooooo good!“

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

“We came across this cute place during our trip to New York. It is close to WTC, close to the Brooklyn bridge and in the heart of financial district.The food was amazing, not only was it delicious, but the portion size was big. Also, they had very pretty decor enhancing their overall vibe.“

“We had a fabulous date night dinner here! Everything was 10/10! The spicy fried rice is indeed spicy! We balanced it out with the other items we ordered though. We also got the honey truffle ice cream pie for dessert. Blew our minds! Don’t snooze on this place.“

“My daughter graduated college and this was her choice for a family dinner after such a long day! Such an amazing experience. From the second we arrived until we left service was excellent. Thai food was delicious and the cocktails were unique and highly recommended. We had a decent size party and they accommodated us comfortably and every one of us enjoyed our meals.“

“Last night was my first time there and foods delicious!!! waitresses are very nice and polite, CJ was my favorite, he was very friendly, explained and recommended very well with the menu. Highly recommend come to Wondee Siam! You won’t regret it. I definitely going back.“

“still thinking about the khao soi from chomp chomp thai. had the lunch special and the portion was generous (basically got my daily protein requirement from the juicy chicken thighs!), the broth was rich and hearty, and the crispy egg noodles made for such a delightful contrast. had it medium spicy and could have asked for a little spicier! but will be coming back because the food was delicious!“

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

“Great food. Why no bathroom?“

“Great food, good ambiance.“

“We absolutely love this place. The food is very authentic. It’s a small location, but they do a great job of getting you your order relatively quickly. Everything is very delicious and some people were even waiting outside because of how good the food is. There were also a lot of delivery orders we could see your people coming for takeout. I highly recommend you trying this place. It can get very busy around dinner time so come before then or a little bit after like around 7:30 p.m..“

“Love the food and service Great place to go back again!!!!!“

“had the best dinner ever, so I will recommend that“

“Amazing staff. Amazing Thai Food.“

“This place is simply amazing, the food is some of the best I've ever had and by far the best Thai food in the city. The dishes are tantalizing and unapologetically spicy and I wouldn't want it any other way. Having said that, coming here is a rare treat due to the sky high prices, that honestly feel unreasonable. The place is always packed so it seems no one else has an issue with dropping at least 30 bucks for a small, albeit amazing and memorable dish. Just based on the food, this place is 10/10, but the prices limit how often I can come back.“

“A true hidden gem in Brooklyn!! The food is top tier, taking Thai food to another level, but also has the classics for those who are looking for a comfort meal. We got the scallops and spicy fries for apps (would probably skip the fries, were good much better things on the menu). Got the crab curry noodles and lamb and both were 10000/10.

The atmosphere inside was a vibe even on a rainy day.

The service was 10/10. The young gentleman was so kind and helped us pick out the best items from the menu. He was attentive which was appreciated.

Lastly, I came with my newborn baby and stroller for brunch/early dinner and they were extremely accommodating and welcoming. We had no issues or pushback even though this was a higher end restaurant.“

“Came for the smashburger on NYE and it was probably the best burger I’ve had all year. The flavors work together so well with the perfectly juicy patty, and the fried duck egg (a must!) is the icing on the cake. Paired it with the rice lager beer and it was the perfect lunch - just wish they offered it during dinner as well. Service can be a bit slow during peak hours but they were all very nice.“

“The Best Thai-Food anywhere...#Period“