Chao Thai is a true hidden gem. It's the kind of low-key spot that makes you love New York. The food is clean, authentic, and the best. The spicy papaya salad (som tum) is the best I've ever tasted, and the jungle and green curries are addictively good. The pineapple duck is divine (according to my partner, he loves it). It's a genuine Thai restaurant that makes you feel like a guest in someone's home. It's just the best food, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
violetztasha
Fresh, tasty and authentic Thai as always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thu Thu Aung
Love their Pad See-Ew and soft-shell crab.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oui Oui
The food is absolutely delicious with authentic Thai flavors. Friendly and attentive service. Cozy atmosphere that feels just like dining back home in Thailand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yingjiao Luo
It cost 18 dollars, so ridiculous.
Dennis Osoy
Just amazing, Their food is always on point customer service as well but just make sure you bring cash because they don't take debit cards but they do take Zelle
Andrea Su
I love the Pla steamed lemon. It’s really good.
Food: 5
Nicole Vicencio
The best Thai in all of New York City, hands down. I've been coming here since they've opened and am never let down. Service is always great. The nicest people work here and in the kitchen.
Try the spicy basil duck, tiny crispy prawns, crispy pork with Chinese broccoli, and the tom ka gai(lime-coconut milk soup with chicken and mushrooms) for some of my recommendations. Don't forget to order medium spicy level or you'll be hit with the real intense spice of Thailand.
Only issue is that they only accept cash. Otherwise, it's one of the BEST hole in the wall neighborhood spots with amazing flavors. The menu is so vast that it will keep you coming back for more.
Theresa Vu
Food tasted amazing, especially the whole ginger fried fish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Fish
Erick Teran
One of the best food experiences you can have in Queens, which is saying a lot. If you're alone or with friends, this place will always deliver absolute bangers and take you to flavor town. Truly a hidden gem.
Nothing taste the same anymore after change of owner and chef. My favorite masaaman curry chicken was soupy, literally 6 strands of shredded chicken and 70% onion + potatoes. Tom yum soup was white color and bland. The duck in the duck salad was not so fresh. Waitress never even return with our change assuming it was all tips. sadly, I don't think I'll go back again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sherry
This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant since 2015 - food was always on point and no other Thai place could even compare.
I ordered my usual green curry through Uber Eats and was shocked at how terrible the quality was. The vegetables were undercooked and the curry was so watery - it was literally flavored water. When I called the restaurant to complain, they said the chef had changed today. Knowing this I will never order from this restaurant again. What a shame. Our other dishes were also extremely subpar and bland compared to previous times.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amalia Anderson
Had early dinner with my vegetarian friend. We ordered the papaya salad (excellent!!!), she got pad see ew noodles with tofu (delicious!!!), I got green curry with chicken mild (very spicy, awesome flavors!!!) and iced coffee with condensed milk. It’s a very no-frills, simple, hole in the wall restaurant serving up amazing Thai flavors. Will return to try more dishes. 10 out of 10!!! Gave 4 stars for atmosphere because every time someone opened the door we got a big windchill.
Vegetarian options: Delicious papaya salad, pad see ew with tofu were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: som tum thai papaya salad ส้มตำไทย, Jungle Curry
divineg
This is our nth time here. Tom yup soup is good and pad thai and the papaya salad. I wish they have the tomato tom yun soup. The place is small but we always eat here during dinner pst 8pm so it is not full. Overall it is gooood. I keep on updating the photos for new food I tried.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: som tum thai papaya salad ส้มตำไทย, Seafood
Henry
My favorite hole in the wall spot. I hope this place dont get viral because I dont want to ensure crazy lines but still stay busy so they can be wealthy and remain open for business.
If you like thai food, this place is worth it.
Parking: metered street parking and its hard to find parking
Chao Thai is a true hidden gem. It's the kind of low-key spot that makes you love New York. The food is clean, authentic, and the best. The spicy papaya salad (som tum) is the best I've ever tasted, and the jungle and green curries are addictively good. The pineapple duck is divine (according to my partner, he loves it). It's a genuine Thai restaurant that makes you feel like a guest in someone's home. It's just the best food, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh, tasty and authentic Thai as always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love their Pad See-Ew and soft-shell crab.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is absolutely delicious with authentic Thai flavors.
Friendly and attentive service.
Cozy atmosphere that feels just like dining back home in Thailand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It cost 18 dollars, so ridiculous.
Just amazing, Their food is always on point customer service as well but just make sure you bring cash because they don't take debit cards but they do take Zelle
I love the Pla steamed lemon. It’s really good.
Food: 5
The best Thai in all of New York City, hands down. I've been coming here since they've opened and am never let down. Service is always great. The nicest people work here and in the kitchen.
Try the spicy basil duck, tiny crispy prawns, crispy pork with Chinese broccoli, and the tom ka gai(lime-coconut milk soup with chicken and mushrooms) for some of my recommendations. Don't forget to order medium spicy level or you'll be hit with the real intense spice of Thailand.
Only issue is that they only accept cash. Otherwise, it's one of the BEST hole in the wall neighborhood spots with amazing flavors. The menu is so vast that it will keep you coming back for more.
Food tasted amazing, especially the whole ginger fried fish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Fish
One of the best food experiences you can have in Queens, which is saying a lot. If you're alone or with friends, this place will always deliver absolute bangers and take you to flavor town. Truly a hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Nothing taste the same anymore after change of owner and chef.
My favorite masaaman curry chicken was soupy, literally 6 strands of shredded chicken and 70% onion + potatoes.
Tom yum soup was white color and bland.
The duck in the duck salad was not so fresh.
Waitress never even return with our change assuming it was all tips.
sadly, I don't think I'll go back again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant since 2015 - food was always on point and no other Thai place could even compare.
I ordered my usual green curry through Uber Eats and was shocked at how terrible the quality was. The vegetables were undercooked and the curry was so watery - it was literally flavored water. When I called the restaurant to complain, they said the chef had changed today. Knowing this I will never order from this restaurant again. What a shame. Our other dishes were also extremely subpar and bland compared to previous times.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had early dinner with my vegetarian friend. We ordered the papaya salad (excellent!!!), she got pad see ew noodles with tofu (delicious!!!), I got green curry with chicken mild (very spicy, awesome flavors!!!) and iced coffee with condensed milk. It’s a very no-frills, simple, hole in the wall restaurant serving up amazing Thai flavors. Will return to try more dishes. 10 out of 10!!!
Gave 4 stars for atmosphere because every time someone opened the door we got a big windchill.
Vegetarian options: Delicious papaya salad, pad see ew with tofu were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: som tum thai papaya salad ส้มตำไทย, Jungle Curry
This is our nth time here. Tom yup soup is good and pad thai and the papaya salad. I wish they have the tomato tom yun soup. The place is small but we always eat here during dinner pst 8pm so it is not full. Overall it is gooood. I keep on updating the photos for new food I tried.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: som tum thai papaya salad ส้มตำไทย, Seafood
My favorite hole in the wall spot. I hope this place dont get viral because I dont want to ensure crazy lines but still stay busy so they can be wealthy and remain open for business.
If you like thai food, this place is worth it.
Parking: metered street parking and its hard to find parking
Kid-friendliness: very friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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