50 Best Thai Restaurants near Long Island City

“Saw this truck for a while & I enjoyed Thai food but never considered it. No particular reason why as I saw a few people I'm acquainted w/eat there.

So June 10th, I suddenly had the desire for 🍗 & 🥦 with garlic sauce. I walk around and see that Thai Taste had that on the menu.

I purchased it for $12. Note they take cash & Zelle. Probably other options too but these are the ones I use so I remembered.

Workers asked me if I wanted it spicy or not.

The food was great. I have no complaints about the food at all.

I went back 2 days later for the same meal with a little more spice.

S/N the sudden desire for 🍗 and 🥦 came because I walked into a room where someone was eating it.🤣. I found that out later.“

“Simply the best!“

“Super friendly service. I ordered a pad see ew with chicken and it was delicious. Surprised to see such an authentic place on a commercial street on Steinway. Lunch specials are super affordable and good portion size. I'm looking forward to trying the duck egg noodles next!“

“I came here for lunch on Saturday, 2025 July 12. I was the first customer so it was nice to enjoy my meal while sitting next to the window. I had the Kai Ra-Berd (Egg Bomb) with ground pork and an unsweetened iced Jasmine green tea for a drink. The Kai Ra-Berd was really delicious. I definitely recommend it. The Jasmine green tea was refreshing.“

“วันนี้ไปทานพนักงานบริการดีน่ารัก อาหารอร่อยมากคุ้มค่าให้เยอะจริง“

“Would recommend! Great experience. Got the fried branzino, pad see ew, Crying Tiger, and a side of sautéed morning glory for a party of 3 people. Was a good amount, had a little bit of leftover but everyone was very full.

Favorite was the branzino! Would also reco getting the side of vegetables as it was a great palate resetter.“

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

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

“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 😋“

“Obviously we like thaï food as this is the the 3rd place in 3 weeks
Here the food is different not the usual curry dish or sate and oh soooo good.
Loved the 2 shrimp dishes we ordered, the shrimp cake as appetizer was excellent.
Our waitress Siri was friendly, helpful and always smiling.
Do try the lychee martini.“

“Grilled Branzino, Mushroom Pad Cha, Seafood sous Padang, Crying Tiger, Tom Yum fried rice

All absolutely delicious, each authentic and rich in flavor, literally could not put my utensils down; the depth and variety of flavor between each dish was immaculately prepared“

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

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

“This is my favorite Thai spot in the city!

I went there a couple of times and tried a lot of different dishes, they all exceeded expectations.

My favorite dishes are the green curry and the pad thai, they also have a delicious Thai ice tea slush.“

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

“Penang curry with chicken was awesome!“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“We ordered the corn fritters and lunch entres. We got appetizers from ordering the lunch menu, and got vegetable soup and spring rolls. Everything was very yummy, the corn fritters are crispy and delicious. The pad thai, pad see ew was good. Thank you!! Will come back again“

“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.“

“The food is absolutely delicious and it comes with a big portion! Dunken noodle with crispy duck and the Wagyu fried rice wins the game! The staff is also super friendly in helping and recommending dishes to us! Definitely coming back again for Thai food!“

“AM Thai is our new favorite. The people are so kind, the space is warm and inviting, and the food is AMAZING. The Khao Soi, Pad Thai (which is usually forgettable at most places), dry crab noodle, and panang curry were all delicious. Can't wait to go back! Thank y'all for a delicious meal!“

“Very Fresh and amazing service and atmosphere.“

“Sooooo good!“

“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.“

“I always had a delicious lunch special dining experience at this Thai restaurant! Not only their lunch special is affordable, the portion was generous and their service was prompt. The chicken green curry was rich and aromatic, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. The pad Thai had a wonderful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, while the beef with basil sauce was incredibly fragrant and satisfying. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated with a charming, flowery decor that created a warm atmosphere.“

“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.“

“You know where to go when you miss your Asian dish. I went to Wondee Siam after my cruise trip to South America. If you’re Thai, they have special menu that definitely eliminate your homesick immediately.

I ordered Kangsom which is simply the red curry soup with fish paste. Kangsom’s soup is light (not creamy) but packed with very tiny pieces of fish. The taste is pretty similar to kimchi soup. Hot, sour and spicy. They served Kangsom with shrimps and Thai fried omelette. Went so well with white Jasmine rice. If you like Kimchi soup or Kimchi Jjigae, you will love this dish!

The staff is super friendly. They told me they had Thai milk tea as well. How can I miss it! I ordered a to-go and went to sit in the nice area very close to Wondee.“

“Great authentic Thai place with some harder to find dishes. The food was amazing and the portions were large for an amazing price. Staff were friendly and quick and the service was friendly. As far as sit-down restaurants go this might be the best value/quality per dollar place I have eat in NYC. Highly recommended.“

“Great food, good ambiance.“

“Great food. Why no bathroom?“

“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!“

“I can’t believe I slept on this place.

Best food and service hands down. I would say even better than a lot of places in SE Asia.

I wish I had more photos but seriously, we woofed it down as fast as it came.

Service was spectacular.

This place deserves a Michelin star and more.“

“Ultimate Thai food. Be ready to bring the heat. Friendly staff and great food.“

“This is a restaurant that redefines traditional Thai cuisine. At first glance, the menu might not seem particularly impressive, but each dish carries hints of innovation. Take the curry rice noodles, for example—while curry with noodles or rice is common, pairing it with rice noodles stands out as unique. The drink menu is also full of Southeast Asian flair, making it highly recommended.“

“Incredible meal. Fish cakes Larb. But the beat was Drunken Noodles with duck.“

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

“Me and my wife love this place. It's got an old Orient Express train car theme throughout the restaurant. Be warned ⚠️ lol, the spicy selections on the menu are true to the meaning of spicy. Definitely a go-to for those who like real spice in your life.“

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

“Ordered green curry and spring rolls. The spring rolls were a bit oily but really delicious. The green curry was good as well. The locatiin is not that approachable as you have to go to second floor tgrough narrow stairs but the atmosphere there was good. I reached at 930PM nad they were almoat stopping taking new orders since they close at 10pm so be mindful of timing. That entire lane is full of Thai restaurants so will try others as well so provide compariaon but overall good Thai food and some good vegeterian options. Hard to find vegeterian food in Manhattan otherwise“

“This restaurant has a beautiful ambience and great service. The Purple Blossom Dumplings were works of art, to the point where we hesitated to destroy them by eating them. And they were tasty, too. I had the sautéed chicken ginger for my main course, and it was flavorful without being too sweet, and had a nice mix of vegetables, chicken, and rice. I loved this restaurant.“

“Thai villa did not disappoint. Beautiful restaurant, we were seated upstairs. I didnt love where we were seating as was far from the overlook area. But service was excellent, food yummy and drinks also were so good. Menu is extensive, so Ill definitely come back to try more dishes.“

“Food was phenomenal, loved everything, one of the best places I’ve ever eaten at“

“Good service,great food.the best restaurant downtown.“

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

“This place is excellent, easily one of the top Thai restaurants in the city!“

“Everything we ordered was tasty, I’d recommend coming with at least four people so you can sample more of the menu. My boyfriend and I had the drunken noodle, rice salad, fried chicken starter, crab fried rice and Thai tea cake.. I left wanting to try more even though I was uncomfortably full by the end of the meal!

Drunken noodles were delicious but it was on the oily side. We loved that it was addictively spicy.

Crab fried rice is a must get. Also on the greasy side but an actual flavor bomb.

We’ll be back.. with more people next time.“

“This place is a true gem. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, perfect for a night out or a special occasion. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. Cocktails were creative and perfectly balanced. Service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. You can tell there’s real passion behind everything here. Highly recommend—I’ll definitely be back!“