10 Best Thai Restaurants in 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. 🌶️🇹🇭“

“The restaurant serves amazing soups. Love it.“

“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“

“stumbled upon this spot randomly and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing decor and vintage thai memorabilia. It was so cute! Also no wait which was a plus. For apps we got crispy rice balls and pickled green mango with mai dong herbal drink. The crispy rice was fried to perfection and the pickled mango with spicy chili powder (not sure what it was, kind of tastes like tajin) was yummy and juicy (kind of tasted like pickled daikon radish)!
My partner got the khai soi with waygu and i got the tom yum noodle soup. Both were soooo delicious and perfect. I keep thinking about the delicious pork in the tom yum soup (both roasted and ground) It was a memorable meal in elmhurst. Only cons are it’s cash only and no dessert :(“

“Their fried rice, pad-see-ew, Thia iced tea“

“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 ?“