50 Best Thai Restaurants near Kew Gardens

“Tiny place that has great food. A few people could dine in if needed. Only problem I have is the portions have shrunk by a good 20 percent. We do a take out regularly (once a week) and find that over the past 5 months, the amount of food has decreased per order“

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

“Stumbled upon this Thai restaurant, and was very pleased with the food and experience. The Khao soi chicken was cooked very tender and fell off the bone. Pad Kra Pow pork dish was also really satisfying. The food was spicy, but the flavour worked well to make you want more. Highly recommended!“

“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 😋“

“They just revamped their menu and I’m all here for it! My favorites were the rice noodle rolls wrapped with tofu, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and preserved radish, Thai beef stew and the Panang short ribs. The beef stew was SO tender and collagen rich, literally every bite was melt in your mouth. Short ribs, also as expected, tender and flavorful. The Thai ice cream was a perfect finish - sweet toppings, cold coconut ice cream, warm pandan sticky rice - all different flavors and textures but all work together in harmony.“

“Excellent food and service“

“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!“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“Always have to stop here when visiting family in Brooklyn. This place has some of the best Thai food & all of the staff members are so kind and attentive.“

“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.“

“Sooooo good!“

“One of my favorite Thai places now in Brooklyn. Their dishes and drinks are so incredible and flavorful. Love their pad Thai! I feel like a lot of pad thais in the city can be a bit bland but theirs is super flavorful and delicious. Also amazing Khao Soi!“

“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?“

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

“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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“We were drawn across the street purely by the smell of great food and instead of sitting on a waitlist, we decided to see if Nuaa Table had a table open for two. We were instantly greeted by warm and friendly staff that luckily had availability. Besides the cozy atmosphere and creative menu, we were so pleased from the first bite (the duck buns) and felt glad to have stumbled upon this restaurant. From posh presentation, to street classics, even basil fries that will leave you surprised - all together it was a great dining experience. we will definitely coming be back to Nuaa Table and we’ll be brining friends!

K+L“

“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.“

“Wonderful thai restaurant — with a full service bar, really clean and nice interior, with tons of seating.

The food is always wonderful — the pad Thai with chicken is great. The staff is very welcoming, providing excellent service!

A great, easy Friday evening dinner spot.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Truly one of the most memorable and delicious dinners I've had in the city. We had the traditional Thai menu and was just floored at the quality. The hosts/tour guides were so fun and informative; it really did feel like we were on a little tour of Thailand! It's a small spot so would recommend for a date night or a small group. Will definitely be coming back to try a different menu!“

“super rico todo lo recomiendo al 💯“

“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!“

“The Yum Pak Boong Grob is literally the best dish I have ever tasted. My taste buds sing whenever I eat this — it’s salty, sweet, acidic, spicy. It’s crunchy and so satisfying to eat. I get this every single time from here without fail whether it be via delivery or even dining in (which I prefer bc the hospitality is out of this world, they’re awesome.)“

“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.“

“Good food , great service“

“I went here do to tik tok. Upon entering the place is very small, but decorated nicely. I was solo so I sat by the bar area, I ordered curry puffs it was good, I ordered leeche drink was good, ordered the green curry sauce with salmon was good. The only thing I didn't like is feeling rush to leave. I still had food in my plate taking my time the guy that was helping the bartender comes with the payment machine, are you finish I'm like no. I ordered something else, but now I will like to pack this up to go.. then the bartender was taking my glass I'm like I'm not done, it still had liquor in there I'm like I'm not done (at least ask if I am , don't assume now because I paid I'm done drinking). I dont like to feel rush. A girl sat next to me said that's how they are, they make you feel rush, they need to change that, granted the place small bit unwanted there that long. I learned there's a sister restaurant and it's bigger I'll visit that one .“

“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 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.“

“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.“

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

“The vibe alone draws you in from the street. The friendly service gets you to take a seat, and the food makes you want to come back! You don’t have to wait long, and it’s worth every minute! We brought our teenage sons for their first taste of Thai, and they ate every bite! The Mango Sticky Rice was amazing! We’ll be back!“

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

“I always order on Uber Eats but since I was near by at a park, I figured I go in. Best decision ever!

Service: Amazing 💕💕 it was pretty busy for a week day but the food came out fast and tasted amazing. I think name of the drink I the photo is Tim tub (ruby). Not too sweet but very good.

Atmosphere: cozy. Small place but there is out door seating. I sat inside and the AC was great. Not too cold.

Food: I order a soup. It had crab meat, pork and a dumpling in it. Not spicy but they put hot sauces on your table in case you want to add spice.

Wheel chair accessible and family friendly.
Total was 39.20

I will be back 💕💕💕💕
Thank you!“

“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.🤟👍“

“Cute family owned and operated Thai spot. The food is delicious and flavorful. The family is so sweet and cute.

They were making little almond cookies at the table and before I left, the gave me one. Also delicous.

Eating Thai food warm and in the restaurant has no comparison to delivery.

Thai dumplings & chicken Phad Thai !“

“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 :)“

“This is our second time coming here, and it’s already our new neighborhood favorite. The food is excellent, the vibes and decor are so fun, and the service is great - Yani took such good care of us as walk ins during a busy Saturday night. And if you come during mango season, the mango sticky rice is a must have!“

“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“