50 Best Thai Restaurants in New York

“วันนี้ไปทานพนักงานบริการดีน่ารัก อาหารอร่อยมากคุ้มค่าให้เยอะจริง“

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

“Everything we ordered was delicious - notable dishes was the branzino fish with lime and the crying tiger as well as the coconut ice cream with taro bites. Got quite busy at 6pm and restaurant was filled on a Wednesday so make a reservation!“

“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.“

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

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

“Great cocktails , dark , adult vibe , friendly staff , tasty food large portions !“

“สัก10อย่าง!!แซ่บ10อย่าง!! 👍🔥✅“

“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“

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

“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“

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

“Penang curry with chicken was awesome!“

“Excellent food and service“

“Very Fresh and amazing service and atmosphere.“

“Great food, good ambiance.“

“Hands down the best Thai restaurant in Manhattan! The flavors are truly authentic — confirmed by Thai people like me. I always come here with friends. It gets busy at dinner, so I usually come for lunch. My go-to dishes are papaya salad with raw crab, kor moo yang, mieng kana, and the whole red snapper with garlic. Everything is packed with bold, real Thai flavors. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If you’re craving the real deal, this is the spot!“

“Delicious Thai food. Classic dishes. Vegan. Lovely Ms May Kaidee cooks your food!! She is a cookbook author, chef, dancer, noted restaurateur in Thailand. Interior is decorated with Thai symbols. Great food. I had noodles and vegetables with an amazing sauce. Mango desert with coconut sauce and yummy rice, fantastic!!! Joe might be your waiter and is kind and professional. Such a wonderful place!!!“

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

“Amazing food, authentic- and the staff are so attentive and kind!“

“This is a 2nd floor Japanese-Thai speakeasy in Alphabet City where the food menu leans toward Japan while the drinks are Thai-inspired with the menu designed by veteran NYC bartender and Phetchaboon native Sayparn. Her and her partners opened 11 Tigers in 2022 (year of the tiger which symbolizes success). The staff do an excellent job of mixing food and entertainment.“

“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 😋“

“The roasted chicken bowl was tasty, the rice had a good flavor too. The chili lime fries had a wonderful flavor and were nice and crunchy.“

“?CASH ONLY!!! (They did not tell me that when I sat down.)
I learned about this place from a Korean woman. Knowing that Koreans take their food seriously, I took her recommendation seriously. Extensive menu of Thai and Japanese dishes. I tried the Pumpkin soup and Japanese Ginger Fried Chicken. The food was tasty. I look forward to going back to try more dishes. CASH ONLY!!!?“

“Amazing food, loved the ambience in their small yet cozy beautiful interior. Papaya salad ftw!

Portion sizes:
found portion sizes were appropriate and justified for the price for entree, however could’ve gone a bit more, ~25-30% for salad and calamari!
But remember you’re in the upper west side, other restaurants might disappoint you even further on portion sizes lol!?“

“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“

“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.“

“We had a lot of delicious meals during our recent trip to NYC, but our lunch at Laut was probably the best. Special shoutout to our waitperson, Aoi Toto, she was friendly, attentive and helped make the meal one for the memory books!“

“the service was great and the food was even better i will definitely be going back again!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Here’s a polished Google review in English for Thai Villa in New York:

“We arrived earlier than our scheduled reservation, but that wasn’t a problem at all. The staff at the entrance were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was impressively fast. The only downside is that the seating is a bit cramped, as the tables are quite close together. Overall, a great experience!”“

“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!!!“

“Ordered the number 2 fried chicken and the spring roll. The fried chicken was super crispy in the outside and tender in the inside. I think the batter they use for the skin had those crispy cereals to make it crispy. Added the red sauce on top and it was a cherry on top. The broth was also very flavorful and delicious. Great way to wash down the meal. The spring roll was ok. I don’t really like fried spring roll but we ordered to try it. I think dipped with the sauce is good but personally it was eh for me. However my bf did like it so I was say it’s decent. The order came super fast and nice customer service. Would definitely come back again.“

“Fresh and delicious. We loved the starters and the Beef main. Fun place.“

“Food is delicious,specially halal food.“

“Dining here was an awesome experience. I love Pad Thai and this place made it absolutely perfect. The sticky rice with mango for dessert was just heavenly. Highly recommended. Another fun aspect is they change the decor twice a year to follow the seasons, so it’s always looking a little different depending on when you visit.“

“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!“

“Wonderful food prepared by loving people - making it even better for you!“

“Incredible food authentic Thai food tastes using the best ingredients to achieve the taste of Thai food. Had the Som Tom salad with beautiful balanced flavours and perfect heat. The Tom yum soup was lost for words every spoonful was heavenly in my mouth, exceptionally made. Crispy chicken with cashews was a great dish a little less sweet the dish would have been even greater. Service was great by our waiting staff. Thank you for your hospitality the owner was very much involved back house and at the front of the house keeping customers informed. A little bit pricey but for food like this all Hollywood stars should know about this place, not in Greenwich or Tribeca but on 2nd Ave. Gem of a place don't miss this 4.9-starred TripAdvisor and top 10 Thai place to eat in New York.“

“One of the best Thai food experiences I ever had in town. Sweet and tangy roasted duck curry with leechee and pineapple was to die for, very flavorful, at once light and savory. Service is fast, attentive and courteous without feeling artificial and annoying. Mostly young girlish crowd and vibe. Just beware that portions are quite large, sharing could be in order.“

“Very good, well-flavored classic Thai dishes Lunch specials range from Pad Thai noodles or Khao Pat fried rice with choice of proteins to soups and salads. Each lunch includes an appetizer such as spring roll or soup. We tried a Tofu soup with vegetable fried rice plus a Tom Yum spicy soup with.Vegetable Yellow Corry. Also had a side of the yummy crab and lobster ravioli in spicy Thai sauce which had lemongrass flavors in an aromatic coconut milk broth. Lots of vegetarian and some vegan options. Good for adventurous kids too. Large menu for such a small place The tiny dining room is adorned in tree branches with golden leaves giving it an exotic yet cozy air. Very nice demure waitress, Quiet crowd. Good value for good size portions, would be great choice for a budget date night. Also a very welcoming place.“

“Fabulous!!!!!! A must place to go“

“The owners are two of the kindest and friendliest people you'll ever meet. Equally as important, the food here is high quality. It's always fresh and full of flavor. The Thai iced tea and Thai coffee that they make in-house are delicious. Great atmosphere, great service. Everything is made with love.“

“I recommend! The atmosphere is beautiful and cozy, and the staff is incredibly nice and attentive. The food is amazing, with rich, deep flavors.

My absolute favorite is the Braised Beef Basil (10/10)— savory and spicy, it’s a must-try! I’ve also had:
• Pad Kee Mao (8/10) – Very flavorful, but the noodles were a bit too chewy.
• Roti Massaman (8/10) – Delicious, but the cinnamon flavor makes it more sweet than spicy.
• Crispy Crab Rangoons (6/10) – Decent, but nothing special.
• Chicken & Shrimp Dumplings (5/10) – Just okay, wouldn’t order again.
• Pattaya Wings (7/10) – Pretty good, but not the best I’ve had.
• Panang Curry (7/10) – Tasty, but not outstanding.

Side note: I ordered the Braised Beef Basil all four times, and I’ve noticed the portion keeps getting smaller each visit! The amount of beef on the plate has noticeably decreased, which is disappointing. Because of that, I’ll be taking a break from it for now.

Overall, still a great spot with amazing flavors—I just hope they fix the portion sizes!“

“Absolutely Incredible food and family Owned service“

“A good place to stop in Chinatown and try the Vietnamese dishes from this small restaurant. Prices are around ten dollars and card payment is accepted (with an additional surcharge).

P.S. The fried chicken with rice is delicious.“