50 Best Thai Restaurants in New York

“วันนี้ไปทานพนักงานบริการดีน่ารัก อาหารอร่อยมากคุ้มค่าให้เยอะจริง“

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

“Delicious food with great service“

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

“This place is so homey. As a Thai who hasn't been back home for years, the dishes here really hit the spot. Their crab curry is very aromatic and rich in flavor (with a nice kick too). The softshell crab was so divine and the pork was delicious. We would definitely recommend!“

“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 😋“

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

“Good foods n good service 🥰 I love there so much 🇺🇸 ขอบคุณครับ“

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

“Penang curry with chicken was awesome!“

“Excellent food and service“

“Didn’t expect to find my best crispy pork belly of the year at a Thai spot!!! The skin was insanely crisp yet slightly chewy. The dipping sauce on the side was perfectly balanced.

For the main, we went with the panang short ribs. The beef was coated in a rich, mildly spicy curry. We added steamed veggies instead of rice and they fit curry.“

“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.“

“Went to Sappe NYC for dinner and honestly loved it. The food was so good. We tried a few different dishes and everything had so much flavor without feeling heavy. The pad thai and curry were standouts for me, and the drinks were great too.

Patt was our server and she made the whole experience even better. She was super kind, patient with our questions, and gave really solid recommendations. She checked on us just enough and made sure we had everything we needed without hovering.

Overall just a really fun dinner. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Very Fresh and amazing service and atmosphere.“

“We sat on the terrace, which turned out to be one of the highlights of the visit. The food was good and nicely prepared, although we missed some of the heat and bold spice levels we usually associate with Thai cuisine. Even so, it was an enjoyable meal in a great outdoor setting.“

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

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

“favorite place to bring my friends to for dinner. lovely service, vibes, and of course, food. khob kun ka always!!

thai iced tea, red sangria, lychee fly, khee mao, tom yum goong, garlic fried fish, basil fried rice, and crispy pork :) 10/10“

“still thinking about the khao soi from chomp chomp thai. had the lunch special and the portion was generous (basically got my daily protein requirement from the juicy chicken thighs!), the broth was rich and hearty, and the crispy egg noodles made for such a delightful contrast. had it medium spicy and could have asked for a little spicier! but will be coming back because the food was delicious!“

“Great food, good ambiance.“

“Love the menu. Cocktails are delicious 😋. Friendly staff. I love this place“

“Amazing staff. Amazing Thai Food.“

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

“Food is delicious,specially halal food.“

“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!!!“

“Great food. Great service. Reasonable prices too..“

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

“This is one of my favorite Thai places (and I eat Thai a lot!). The food is great. The ambience is lovely and welcoming. And the manager, Tom, is incredibly gracious and hardworking. If something is wrong, he'll fix it.

I've brought so many of my friends here and it's become their favorite place too and they've returned here (without me 😅) too.

It's a lovely part of your day to come in here, be greeted by a welcoming smile, eat tasty food that just hits the spot, and get solace in the lovely little place.

So many Thai places rely on grease and cups of oil to be tasty. But this place does it differently, in the right way.
So thankful for this place and the manager!“

“I absolutely loved this place. The interior holds no more than 18 at max and I’m honestly surprised that it wasn’t more crowded given the ambience and the quality of food. It’s like a little oasis in the middle of 9th Ave and everything food wise just feels a little nicer than you’d expect - the presentation and the menu itself are brightly colored and the flavors of what we ordered (clams with roti, whole fish, curry duck) were absolutely outstanding.

If you’re walking by and you stop and peer in and look at the menu and think “hey, this place looks great, I should go” - you would be correct. You should come eat here.“

“The food was excellent - the crispy duck tasted very crispy with the sauce, and the chive pancake tasted better than any other pancake. The service was very fast when delivering the dishes, delivering them all within 10 minutes of placing an order. Lastly, the atmosphere was very pleasant, the waitresses were very friendly and responsive. Overall a great experience and would like to go there again!“

“Visited here today in Harlem and the restaurant is very beautiful and cozy. My server was very kind, I did not get his name but he was attentive and everything came out pretty quickly. The food was amazinggg, portion sizes were great and everything was very flavorful. The Thai iced tea was lovely and the calamari and gyoza dumplings were fire too, as well as the Thai fried rice and the basil fried rice. I would definitely come back here again. Also was not expensive at all. 5/5 no complaints!“

“Excellent food and wait-staff. Beautiful ambience. However, front desk was rude and unhelpful. We waited more than 20 minutes after our reservation time to get a table. Front-desk staff either ignored us when we tried to ask them or gave extremely curt answers.“

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

“The food was very good, and our server, City, was incredibly kind and helpful with recommending dishes. We had the fried chicken wings, shrimp donut, and the special BD menu ravioli. We finished with the coconut cake, which was excellent. The cocktails are delicious too. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back to try other items.“

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

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“Loved it so much, my first time here for lunch. great service from Kelly and Kay 👌👍🙏 will definitely be back ‼️😋😛“

“Our food was outstanding. We ordered takeout and ended up choosing the wrong location. They actually brought our food over to the restaurant we were waiting at despite our error. This was above and beyond and much appreciated. We will definitely go back.“

“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.“

“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!“

“omg first time here the food was fabulous 😍 I highly recommend 👌 service was great 👍“

“Nice chill atmosphere serving Khao Mun Gai, steamed or fried. Classic style with soup on the side. Super nice staff who know the cuisine. Fast service.“

“We always order take out from here but decided to dine in and so happy we did! We sat in the back patio which is covered and had live music. Very nice ambiance.

Food was very delicious as always. A little spicy but the right amount even for those who like mild.

Mind ohm fah was our wonderful server. Very attentive and gave good recommendations.

Can’t wait to come back!“

“Such a great hidden gem for lunch. The space is cozy, aesthetic, and thoughtfully decorated — it has that perfect “hole in the wall” charm while still feeling cute and welcoming.

I ordered the lunch special and got the Thai basil fried rice with shrimp, along with soup and fried chicken, all for around $17, which is an amazing value for the portion size. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned.

I also grabbed a Thai iced tea to go for $6, and it was the perfect addition.

The service was attentive and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I didn’t feel rushed at all, which I really appreciated for a solo lunch.

Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy and affordable Thai lunch.“