Diners' Choice: Thai restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 January 2025

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Pure Thai Cookhouse

4.7

4.7 (384)

$30 and under

Thai

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

PURE Thai Cookhouse is a genuine Thai shophouse-style restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen that features homemade noodles from a prized family recipe. PURE specializes in signature dishes you would find from the many vendors and shophouses from the farmlands of Phayao, in the North to the floating markets of Ratchaburi in Central Thailand, to the oceans and fishing villages of Krabi in the South. PURE Thai Cookhouse offers a cozy atmosphere and is a great spot to grab a quick meal before or after seeing a Broadway show nearby.

Top review

michelle

Dined 4 days ago

Friendly, attentive service. Excellent food with generous portions.

Soothr

4.7

4.7 (168)

$31 to $50

Thai

East Village

About the restaurant

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

Top review

MikeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The food was incredible . Umami for sure. The staff was also amazing. The woman who seated and served us was extremely helpful and attentive to everyone in the restaurant at once. She ran that room like a pro to say the least. It was New Year's day as well the place was packed on a holiday and the staff was taking care of a full restaurant and take-out orders that seemed non stop for the 90 minutes we were there. They earned and deserved the Michelin star. And I loved the sketches of the restaurant that were hung throughout the restaurant among the many old photos . Will definitely be back soon.

SAPPE

4.6

4.6 (70)

$31 to $50

Thai

Greenwich Village

About the restaurant

SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel.

The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.

Top review

JohnnyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food, staff and experience! This is a place you have to try if your in the area

Zaab Zaab - Brooklyn

4.7

4.7 (5)

$30 and under

Thai

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Zaab Zaab’s co-owners proud natives of Queens, opened their restaurant in the heart of Elmhurst’s Little Thailand in April of 2022 just before Songrkan, or Thai New Year. The destination for authentic Isaan cuisine from Northeastern Thailand has received numerous accolades, including a 3-star review from Pete Wells of The New York Times, and being listed two years in a row on the NYT’s 100 Best Restaurants in NYC as well as being nominated as a semifinalist in the Best Restaurateur category for the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards. Zaab Zaab is also recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.   Wei and Chunton a proud Thai-American who has been in the restaurant business for decades have been working together since 2018, when they opened a restaurant in Sunnyside, Queens, which was destroyed in a five-alarm fire.

Top review

Arthur

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Zaab Zaab is a gem! The food and the service were perfect. I can highly recommend the crab fried rice and rhe panang Black Sea bass as stand out dishes. Everything we ate was delicious. The staff is so friendly. Don’t hesitate!

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LILLI RESTAURANT

4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

Thai

East Flatbush

About the restaurant

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Top review

Lyse

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing experience. Food, ambience, drinks everything was perfect

Sabai Thai

4.6

4.6 (465)

$30 and under

Thai

NoMad

About the restaurant

Sabai Thai, located in midtown Manhattan, opened in 2018. The restaurant's menu serves traditional Thai dishes, showcasing the intricacy, complexity, and richness of the country's cuisine. The Thai term 'sabai' means 'relaxed', and this is evident in the ambiance and the beautiful 2,300-square-feet space.

At Sabai Thai, the safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. All guests will have their temperature taken upon arriving at the restaurant. One member of each party will be required to provide personal information for contact tracing. Guests are encouraged to wear a mask when entering and leaving the restaurant, accessing the restroom, and respecting six-feet social distancing.

Sabai Thai only of accepts a maximum of 5 people per table, both indoor and outdoor. For reservations, we offer a 10

Top review

Beena

Dined 4 days ago

Overall good food, great service and ambiance. Not the best Thai food I've ever had but pretty good.

Thai72

4.5

4.5 (626)

$30 and under

Thai

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Conveniently located in the Upper West Side, near Lincoln Center and The American Museum of Natural History, Thai 72 features a classic Thai menu in a comfortable, elegant setting.

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AshleyVIP

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

The service and food are always top tier. I love it.

Lemongrass

4.2

4.2 (107)

$30 and under

Thai

Cobble Hill

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

GeoffVIP

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Very friendly staff. Good food and good service.

Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

4.3

4.3 (233)

$30 and under

Thai

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Come to explore and experience Thai Cooking style that you might never have it before.

Top review

Nicole

Dined on 27 Dec 2024

Loved this spot so much- the food was awesome, the decor so festive and the drinks over the top! We ordered a couple skewers, some ramen, fried tofu and spicy tuna with crispy rice.

Elephant Ear

4.2

4.2 (23)

$30 and under

Thai

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Elephant Ear-best offers a delightful blend of traditional Thai flavors with a contemporary touch. Situated in Hell’s Kitchen, the new restaurant is decorated with beautiful elephant-themed art, adding a special charm to its ambiance. Established in 2018 in Bangkok, Elephant Ear-best has gained a reputation for its unique interpretation of beloved Thai recipes, including rich curries, tasty noodle dishes, and a wide variety of fresh seafood options. Their dedication to using authentic ingredients and ensuring freshness has positioned them as a popular choice among fans of Thai cuisine in the region.

Top review

kelsey

Dined on 29 Dec 2024

Had a lovely experience here! Food was delicious and ambiance was great

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