50 Best Thai Restaurants near Fresh Meadows

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“One of the best Thai spots in the area. The location and interior are warm, fun and authentic. The staff represents the land of smiles with friendly service and good recommendations. My wife and I had the pork buns, fried shrimp rings and the tom yum fried rice with Chinese sausage and crab. I highly recommend all 3 but if you’re in for 1 plate, do the fried rice. It’s Thailand in a plate with a twist. Certainly will be back. Khop Khun Krub P’Ou!“

“My grandma and I always go here and get pad Thai with mock duck. The food is heavenly! Anything good you could say about the food is true! The duck is crispy on the outside and buttery melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, and the flavor of the sauce is just incredible! The glass noodles are light and have a perfect texture. The regular noodles are filling and also perfect. Oh- and the peanut sauce that comes with the salad is the best peanut sauce you could ever imagine! It’s so addicting, and has a tad kick to it (I think you can only get that at lunch though). My grandma and I only ate there in person a couple times, but the service was great, considering how crowded the restaurant always is (I think the fact that it’s always stuffed to the brim is a sign of a good restaurant :). They had good vibes and a really chill aesthetic. We always get the food delivered, and it comes in a really short amount of time. My grandma also loves this food; we get food that’s not spicy, because we are both sensitive to spice (but if you like spice, they have dishes with that too). I wanted to think of something I didn’t like here, but I can’t! All in all, eat here!! (Also, hack for more duck; when asking for extra mock duck, ask for it in a separate container; that way you can see just how much you’re getting, and they can’t skimp! The logic behind this is when there’s an already full container full of food, you can’t add that much more duck; so when you have a separate container, they can fill it all the way up!)“

“For the past 10 years, my husband and I have been coming to Zen Restaurant, and it has remained one of our absolute favorite places to eat. Every visit is consistently amazing!

The Thai food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish is beautifully presented and packed with authentic flavors. The drinks are just as incredible—refreshing, delicious, and the perfect complement to every meal.

The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes us feel right at home. It’s rare to find a restaurant that maintains such high quality and consistency year after year. We highly recommend Zen Restaurant to anyone looking for outstanding Thai cuisine. We can’t wait for our next visit!“

“the food is delicious I enjoyed the spicy food“

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

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

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“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.“

“Excellent lunch menu prices and great food. very polite personnel and great Birthday singing. tried fried ice cream which was delicious. Would definetly go back again.“

“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.“

“Great food. Why no bathroom?“

“The street adjacent to this restaurant is a literal Fortnite lobby. I swear I passed Tung Tung Tung Sahur crossing the street. The thing about this restaurant is that it is inspired by Thai street food and you can tell they did the distressed tiles to make it seem lived in. But that vibe is offset by a super Brooklyn-y merch section and pricing. Not that i’m complaining. The smash burger and crab fried rice (wym a crab fried this rice??) were delicious! The fried rice particularly spiked my LDL levels that’s why it tasted so good but if your cholesterol is high then have 911 on speed dial. It comes with a spoon of palpitations (yuzu miso butter) on the side. My mouth is watering
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“Food was phenomenal, loved everything, one of the best places I’ve ever eaten at“

“The space is configured like a film set: you are in some backwater honkytonk in a remote outpost in Thailand in the 70’s. Psychedelic Thai music along with some disco blares loudly beneath the flickering lights, corrugated metal awnings, advertisements for beer, Fanta, god-knows-what hair care products — it actually looks like a sort of Thai bodega. Leaning forward from your antique movie theatre seat and peering into the downstairs you see large glass jars illuminated with red light. Some Mephistophelian herbal concoctions. On a large screen plays some grainy indifferent Bruce Lee knockoff from the 70’s. You get the picture….“

“As a longtime vegan and someone who absolutely loves Thai food, I can honestly say this is one of the best Thai restaurants I’ve ever been to—not just in East Harlem, but anywhere in New York City.

Every dish I’ve had here has been outstanding. The vegetables are always incredibly fresh, the flavors are vibrant and authentic, and it’s clear that a lot of care goes into every plate that leaves the kitchen. Finding a restaurant that consistently delivers this level of quality is rare, and Chu Ros Thai does it every single time.

The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind, which makes the entire experience even better. You never feel rushed, and they always make you feel like they’re happy you’re there.

And if you’re vegan, do yourself a favor and order the Thai iced tea made with coconut milk. It’s one of my favorite drinks in the entire city and the perfect complement to an already amazing meal.

I’ve eaten Thai food all over New York, and Chu Ros Thai has earned a permanent spot at the top of my list. I come here whenever I can, and whenever someone asks me where they should eat in East Harlem, this is the first place I recommend.

A true neighborhood gem.“

“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.“

“They got more expensive which sucks but their food is really good. I like ordering out from them. I really like the calamari, thai iced tea, their curries and pad thai. One thing that they can work on though is their calamari because sometimes the breading is soggy.“

“Very pleasant experience! Food was delicious, my kids loved every moment, and the ambience 😍“

“Thanks so much for the wonderful job. The food was great and your staff was wonderful as well."“

“Such a cozy place. We had a pretty big party and the staff was so accommodating. A few of us sat at the bar, where Terry made us all delicious cocktails (I had the Field of Violet, pictured below). Once we sat, TK was so kind and patient. There were no discrepancies with the orders, which was impressive for such a large party. The food came out quick enough and was DELICIOUS. I ordered Pad See Ew and finished before I realized I never took a photo. Definitely will be back!“

“Good food , great service“

“Pickleball got cancelled thanks to the rain, so we pivoted to Koo Thai and have no regrets.

After an indecisive debate between Thai, Mediterranean, and Indian food, Thai was the winner. The basil fried rice and Panang curry were comforting and the colors were beautiful. The restaurant is a sweet little space and a rainy-night win.“

“I had the hainanese chicken with liver over gingered rice, really well executed and super delicious. Absolutely loved the taro in coconut milk too , not too sweet, lands all the flavors I wanted in taro. Service was speedy and attentive, I highly recommend this place.“

“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!“

“I have eaten there many times and have always been happy with the food. The staff is very helpful and the restaurant is very relaxing .“

“Great Thai food in the city.“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food, delicious Thai-Laos flavor. Recommend to come to this restaurant you won't be disappointed.🤟👍“

“We just had the most delicious meal from this family owned Thai restaurant! I had a dietary restriction and they were so kind about it and helped accommodate our needs. I very highly recommend trying them out! Make sure to get the fried ice cream at the end! It’s 1000/10 :)“

“Came here with my wife and her cousin and husband for the first time. The food is delicious and the portions are good. They don't serve alcohol but it is BYOB there. We had the grilled pork chop, salmon appetizer and pork belly. We would definitely get everything again. When we were getting ready to leave we even ended up running into more of her family because they go there on the regular. Such a big world yet so small lol. See you guys next time. Thank you“

“Ambiance and variety of food not found in normal Thai restaurant. Food is great. Will come back again“

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

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“😍 The food is fantastic , also the service i enjoyed the whole brunch with friends“

“Superb home made Thai food, with the recipes made from scratch. I cook a lot of Thai food at home so have a high standard when I eat out, and this was excellent. The staff are very welcoming, energetic and passionate, and the atmosphere has a homely feel as a lot of friends converge on this place to eat, drink, and make merry in a cosy ambiance. Thank you.“

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

“Some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had in a while.

Last night I ordered from Thai Tree through Seamless and an hour passed with no update. I called to check in and got pulled into a back-and-forth — turns out they’d been slammed with a large party and hadn’t seen my order come through on their end. The woman I spoke with was trying her best, but the wires were crossed. She said she’d call me back.

About thirty minutes later, a gentleman called, apologized sincerely, and gently asked if I’d be willing to cancel. I told him I couldn’t, not through Seamless (if you’ve ever tried to get a refund from them, you know exactly what I mean). He said, okay, let me see what I can do.
It was late. He asked if I still wanted the order. I said yes — I still wanted my order. And no, I couldn’t come pick it up — I was home, sick, and at that point the Uber to go get an $80 order would’ve run me another $20. He said he’d figure it out.
They made it. They delivered it. And it was, without exaggeration, some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had in my life.

I’m a business owner. I understand what a night like that looks like from the inside, and I know how easy it is for things to fall through the cracks. What matters is how you handle it — and they handled it. Five stars across the board. As soon as my schedule clears, I fully intend to come in and sit down for a proper dinner.“

“bet atmospheric place in Jackson Heights“

“Of course it’s a basic dish that every Thai restaurant has — but the crispy pork basil at this place is hands down the best in the neighborhood.
I highly recommend this small restaurant — the flavors are anything but ordinary.“

“We waited for our order because the server forgot about us… to compensate we were given free tea and ginger ale! The food is good same as before when we first started eating there since it opened in Woodside!“

“Clean and bright, friendly and accommodating service. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Everything was delicious!“

“Great food clean area good costumer service Love it ❤️❤️❤️“

“Great, delicious Thai food. The Thai Tea is amazing and the prices are great! The staff is also incredibly kind and dedicated!“

“Had a lovely meal tonight. The three of us shared the Kee Mao with chicken, the Crispy Three Flavors Duck, and the Hat Yai Fried Chicken. The duck and the Kee Mao were the standouts for us. The staff were really friendly, and we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Will happily return to try more dishes!“

“Had a great experience at Playground, The servers were very friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every dish was full of flavor and tasted authentic Thai. Definitely recommend this place if you love tasty Thai food.

Try at your our risk “Tom Yum Poh Tak soup (Super Spicy)” . All the way we came this Playground Thai only for “Tom Yum Poh Tak Soup“ We loved it.“

“I'm Malaysian and let me tell you that this is home to the BEST nasi lemak in the city. The sambal is 12/10 sedap (delicious). Everything on the menu we tried was a banger. Can't wait to come back. Note that the space is a little tight, so plan accordingly. The family that runs this place are lovely.“

“Food Was Great Server Could Have Been More Attentive & Paid More Attention Maybe Because We Were Sitting Outside :/ Recommend Food For Sure“