I was in the mood for thai food today and I decided to check this place out, I ordered the coconut juice which was very refreshing and delicious. I was about to order the drunken noodle with chicken , but i decided to step out of the box and I ended up ordering their famous soft crab shells, I was a little concerned because I have never had them before , and I thought that the shells were going to be difficult to eat, I asked the waitress if this was the case and she told me not at all!! This dish comes with a choice of salad, rice or soup but I went for the mango salad , I read good reviews for it. Once the food is on the table, the crabs are fried very nicely, to the point that once you put them in your mouth, they are crunchy, crispy and they literally melt in your mouth. Very very good! The Mango salad was great as well , my advise be careful with the level of spice you choose, I went for medium and It got me coughing a bit, :). It could be pricey, especially for this particular dish, but hey!! It was worth it!! I will definitely come back. read more

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My favorite Thai restaurant in queens! The lunch special is great because you get a soup and spring roll for appetizer. Staff is friendly and efficient and everything tastes delicious! I would highly recommend coming here instead of all the other Thai restaurants I've tried (spicy shallot, Thai 79). read more

When I heard about this place through a friend of a friend (who's Thai), I was very excited yet kept my excitement so as not to have too big of a disappointment if anything happens. Boy was I wrong and shame on me! This is the best Thai food I've ever had in my life, and I was born and raised in Hong Kong! Hands down, best Thai food ever! We had the shrimp salad in Thai spicy for appetizer and I couldn't believe I survived: both the spice and the taste are too good to be true. For main course I had the fried duck and whoa, it was so much better than I expected! Crispy and tender, not at all fat or greasy (I have an extremely sensitive stomach), I'm drooling just writing about that experience. Then there's the mango sticky rice for dessert. OH-MY-GOD. Did I mention that I grew up in H.K.? Which means that I've had all kinds of sticky rice, with meat and beans, with sugar and other spices, literally all kinds of different styles, but gosh, when I tasted Ayada's sticky rice, I felt like I've NEVER had sticky rice before until Ayada. Though I live in Bay Ridge and Ayada is in Flushing, a 2-hr. subway ride away, thinking about their exquisite taste shortens the trip to nothing. read more

This place was great until they expanded. I literally just got home to find my leftovers not to be my leftovers. Instead they gave me someone else's leftovers. I called them to see if I could just get my 50% leftovers since I ultimately ate only half of the 3 dishes ordered. Instead they offer me a 10% discount? Just for the record I only ate half of each dish so where are you coming up with 10%? Considering you guys screwed up. This isn't the first time I've encountered this issue. Your quality has gone down since you've expanded whether it's food or service. read more

Perhaps their chef has changed but the usual order tasted different. Seafood mango salad - seafood was prepared ceviche style. I was dissatisfied with the large cut of the calamari and the shrimp. The texture was more rubbery. I recommend cutting the calamari into smaller pieces so they are less onion ring in size. Fried chicken wings - the chicken seems to have shrunk in size and a few months ago, I felt that I was getting larger pieces than I did today. Sad since this is my go to place for Thai food in Queens. read more

I'm gonna be real- 4 of these stars are for being able to order and pay online without talking to a human being. I hate people. The food was pretty great though. The drunken noodles or some shit was good. I had some other coconut rice thing too cause I'm a vegetarian like a boss. read more

It's okay. I did like the atmosphere and I did enjoy the food but there's something about this place that makes you say, "hmm...I wonder how the Thai food across the street taste like." Rather than making you want to come here all the time. Yours truly, Honesty read more

Went to Ayada Thai due to its ratings on yelp. I must say the food that we ordered, the BBQ Pork and Penang Curry Duck was very tasty. The Thai Ice tea was also good. This restaurant is very small. I enjoyed the food, but I didn't enjoy sitting next to the door since it was kind of cold out that day. I had to eat my dinner with my jacket on, which was kind of uncomfortable. I would agree that this is a 3.5 - 4 star restaurant. I would return, a definite must try Thai restaurant. read more

Ayada Thai - BBQ Pork (with chili, mint, onion, and lime juice). - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Authentic Thai food at its best. This has got to be one of the best Thai places in the metropolitan area, up against my other favorites, Nusara and SriPraPhai. It's far enough to not draw the masses from lower Broadway, but for those lucky enough to come here, you won't be disappointed. The place is quaint with only about 14 tables seating two people each. They can be connected to form larger groups, but overall, it's a small intimate place so don't plan on bringing large parties. And what really validates this place as being authentic are all the Thai people that come here. I was surprised that about 1/2 of the clientele seated where Thai. I didn't even know that many Thai people existed in Elmhurst!! Ayada doesn't try to cater to American palates, they serve traditional Thai dishes that you won't find at other places! The ambiance was modern and up to date with the lime green and red walls yet appeasing to the eyes, and they kept it simple with what appeared to be photos of royalty and some mini (faux?) cactus-like plants. Dark wood-lacquered tables and chairs, with a large 8" tall candle sitting on each table. Somehow, it all tied together to make it one homey experience. Table service was superb, first beginning with our waitress who greeted us with many smiles and letting us take our time perusing through the menu. She brought two very large glasses of water, which I can say is a great idea because some of their dishes can be spicy!! But throughout our meal, another gentleman constantly came by to refill our glasses of water before they ever neared empty. All the staff there just seemed to be in really good spirits and their genuine kindness really flowed to us, making us feel right at home. For appetizers, we started with the Raw Shrimp Salad ($9.00) which is a MUST TRY! Seven raw shrimp each topped with a thinly shaved piece of garlic, chili and lime juice. There was also a thin slice of bitter pepper /melon complimenting each shrimp. In the middle was a mound of pickled and spicy julienned carrots. I didn't know what to expect as I never had raw shrimp before. I was expecting them to be slimy but I was wrong! The spice was insane but it wasn't overwhelming. It might be to the curious spice eater, but for those that really like spicy food, this is one dish that you can truly appreciate. The spice was more than enough to keep the tongue and mouth heated for some time, yet not affecting the throat. But through all that heat, the saltiness, acidity from the lime and semi-firm texture really made for a refreshing and outstanding ceviche that I could come back for time and time again. If you're not one to eat spicy food, ask for it not too spicy, otherwise, you'll be in for a surprise! Next was the Sauteed Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork ($10.00). The bitterness of the Chinese Broccoli was there as this vegetable is naturally bitter, but they sauteed it perfectly to only give it a hint of bitterness. The crispy pork had a nice layer of crispy skin, tasty fattiness and tender piece of meat. Oooh, and I forgot about the little pieces of crispy bacon-like bits. Yum!! The dish as a whole was sizable, however I found that most of the dish was Chinese broccoli with only several pieces of crispy pork. For $10, I would have appreciated some more protein, but as the menu states, it is Chinese Broccoli WITH crispy pork, rather than the other way around. And finally the Drunken Noodles ($9.00). Sautéed wide and flat rice noodles with chili, basil leaves, and choice of meat, which we opted for beef. The noodles were neither oily nor clumped together. Every flat noodle was covered in the sauce and consistently soft throughout (I can't stand when some restaurants make the error of having parts of the flat noodle firm and other parts super soft). The beef was tender and flavorful. As an added treat, there were also broccoli and carrots to give it a crunchy texture, and onions to give this dish a subtle sweetness. The chili, red and green Thai peppers gave it some notable spice yet the layers of flavor were so distinct and complex (salty, sweet, spicy) which made for an unbelievably delicious dish. I honestly have to say this was one of the best drunken noodles I've had in quite some time. My taste buds are salivating just thinking about this place. I'm hesitant to post this review as I want to keep this place to myself, but I wouldn't be a true Yelper if I didn't share my positive experience to all my fellow Yelpers! So if you're looking for Thai, this is the place! Forget the overcrowded SriPraPhai and crazy traffic by Nusara. Ayada is priced right, the staff are very personable, food is fantastic, and it just makes for an overall very enjoyable experience. Oh, and I forgot to mention, Ayada is BYOB. We didn't know, but we saw other customers with bottles of wine chilling in buckets of ice, while others brought cans of beer. Truly, a place that cannot be overlooked. read more

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After reading such glowing reviews, my girlfriend and I went to Ayada for dinner tonight. We got there at about 7:30, the place was completely empty. We sat down, read their take-out style menus, and ordered a couple of items. We got papaya salad with seafood to start, kang som sour curry and beef with basil for main courses. The papaya salad was very good, but just slightly salty. The kang som curry was good, with just a little too much eggs and too little shrimps. The beef (ground) with basil was just okay, nothing to write home about. Overall, the portions are smaller than the other famous Thai restaurant in the area (hint: the name starts with Sri and ends with phai). But, most of the items are under $10, so there's still good value here. All and all, Ayada is a promising restaurant. They're not quite as polished as Sri, but the taste is still very authentic, And any authentic restaurant can't be bad. read more

So delicious! We went to pick up some takeout dishes, so we didn't get the full-on experience, but the staff working were super friendly and sweet and the interior was clean and soothingly decorated. Even after sitting through a short train ride, our food still managed to impress. Raw shrimp salad was the most surprisingly impressive - the shrimp was fresh and sweet, with a hit of slightly dangerous spice. We also tried the chinese sausage fried rice, the tom zap soup and the massaman curry. All the flavors were fresh and clean, without any of the cloying sweetness or saltiness that plagues the New York Thai food world. A few short blocks from the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt stop, this place is WELL worth a hop and skip from the other boroughs. read more

Pretty good Thai spot in Queens! The set up is a little strange - it's like 2 separate restaurants with the same name, and right next to each other, but different entrances. Not sure why it can't be conjoined into 1 big restaurant...not a big deal, but thought it was odd. I tried the following: - Fried Calamari ($8) - pretty good, and crispy! The calamari here isn't your traditional ring shape, but a long, thick shape. I liked it! - Pad See Ew w/ seafood ($11) - my go-to dish every time, and it didn't disappoint here! Flavors were on point and very much in-line with what I expect in terms of taste. Good portion of seafood (shrimp, squid, clams) too! - Panang Curry w/ beef ($11) - yummy, and very aromatic! The broth was delicious and just the right amount of coconut-y. - Jungle Curry w/ Chicken ($11) - if you don't have a tolerance for spicy food, do not, I repeat, DO NOT order this! Our server warned us that it's pretty spicy, but we thought we had a high spice tolerance. However, after trying this, our mouths were burning, there were tears in our eyes, and our noses were runny! I had to frantically run up to the counter and ask for a Thai Iced Tea ASAP! Don't get me wrong, the curry was good and the flavors were on point, but the broth was incredibly spicy. Just a note, my group and I were all South Asian aka spicy food experts, and this was quite intense! All in all, we were content with the food - slightly better than standard Thai food. read more

I discovered this slice of food paradise years ago, and it has never disappointed ever. I bring everyone here!!! It's just delicious every time, but of course i have my favorites, ordered every time as well, so i am biased based on them, but other people i bring here order other stuff and rave about them, too, so this review isnt that biased:-). I just wish they have the mango sticky rice year round read more

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I took a quick jaunt on the 7-train from work in Long Island City to Ayada on my lunch break today. Seeking out good, authentic Thai places seems to be my focus-du-jour, and tomorrow I'll probably be on to Swedish Meatballs or something else. So during lunch, Ayada has a limited menu of mostly Americanized Thai dishes. Pad Thai, Red and Green Curry, and my favorite: Pad See Ew. The lunch specials come with either soup or salad and an eggroll. I added a Diet Coke, and my bill came out to $8.71, so that's a good value considering I packed up half my lunch for later tonight. And on to the food. My little salad was average in its ingredients, but the peanut dressing was ample and above average in taste. The egg roll was average, and the dipping sauce was too sweet. My standby of Pad See Ew was one of the better ones I've had, with chopped up Chinese broccoli, nicely cooked chicken, and evenly distributed brown sauce. It was not overly sweet, which is a common complaint of mine. I have to commend the waitress and the kitchen though for understanding the weekday lunch hour rush service. The waitress was prompt, attentive, and everything was served at lightning speed. I think I was in and out within 15 minutes, which is better than a bad day at Wendy's. Based on other reviews, I would like to go back during non-lunch hours to check out the full menu and even get a cocktail to go with my meal. Ayada has gotten my attention in a good way, and I'll reserve full "is it worth the 7-train schlep" judgment until I try the real deal. read more

This has become my favorite Thai restaurant, surpassing Sripraphai by a slight margin. I eat here about 2x/month, and the food has always been consistently good. Their curries are excellent. My favorite dish is the crispy catfish salad. The vegetable dishes are superb as well. On busy days like Friday/Saturday there will be a very long wait (45 mins +), but there is a wine/liquor shop nearby that happily allows Ayada folks to wait inside (and allows bathroom use as well). read more

I don't think there's much to add that hasn't been said in previous reviews but this is hands down some of the best Thai food in the city. The crispy watercress salad is addictive and not at all a salad. Unless you regularly eat salads where the vegetables are deep fried, in which case I want to be your friend. Everything is mind blowingly spicy and I usually order medium spicy but for those of you who like to live wild, go for the Thai spicy. The waitresses are exceptional about refilling your water. Would like to come back for the raw shrimp salad and the whole deep fried snapper. Am looking for friends to go on this food adventure with me. read more

One of my favorite Thai restaurants in NYC. Authentic Thai food with rich and spicy flavors. Soft shell crab papaya salad, drunken noodles, Panang curry, and their fried chicken are pretty much what I order every visit. read more

I've been told that Ayada Thai is one of the better Thai restaurants in the Elmhurst area and with this information, I enthusiastically made my way out to Elmhurst on a weekday evening. After exiting the Elmhurst R train station, Ayada is a short 5 to 10 minute walk. The restaurant holds about 10 two-seater tables that could convert to 4 or 6 seats. The dining room is clean and modern. Clientele ranged from locals to people from outside the neighborhood who are obviously tuned into Ayada's good reputation. We ordered the following: E-Sarn Sausage $8 Sauteed Sliced Catfish in Spicy Curry Sauce $11 Raw Shrimp Salad $9 BBQ Pork Tender $9 BBQ Pork Tender Salad $10 The E-Sarn Sausage and the BBQ Pork Tender (moo yang in Thai) were ordered as appetizers. Both were deliciously seasoned and tender. I especially liked the dipping sauce for the Pork Tender which had a hint of toasted rice. The sausage was not as sour as I would have liked but it was nevertheless tender and paired nicely with fresh ginger. I joked that the sausage resembled Kielbasa! The raw shrimp salad is a plate full of 9 raw shrimps topped with garlic, fish sauce, lime juice and other ingredients. It contains that nice chewy, gummy texture that you can only get with raw shrimp. However, I must say that Chao Thai (another restaurant in Elmhurst) wins on overall quality. This is because of the fact that the dish is smaller than the one at Chao Thai. Also, the seasonings on the shrimp don't contain the powerful heat you'll experience at Chao Thai. Finally, I like the way the shrimp is butterflied at Chao Thai which helps absorb more flavor than the tight coils that they serve at Ayada. The Sliced Catfish was a decent dish consisting of fried catfish, re-stir-fried with a curry sauce. This was the only coconut sauced entrée I had at Ayada. The dish's name read spicy, but it wasn't really that spicy to me, only a hint of spiciness. Finally the BBQ Pork Tender Salad was essentially the same as the BBQ Pork Tender appetizer. I was a bit disappointed by the fact that though it was listed as a salad, because there was only one lettuce leaf on the bottom as a green. It wasn't at all like a papaya salad, with loads of veggies piled on top. Service at Ayada was attentive and not rushed. The waiter even took time to explain to me the difference between E-Sarn sausage and Northern Thai sausage when I asked! Because of the overall good quality of the food, the nice surroundings and the low-priced entrees, Ayada gets a solid 3 stars! read more

I went to Ayada after being recommended by a friend. Her recommendation was on point! My cousin and I shared the Shrimp in a blanket and the chicken satay, which came with a peanut sauce. Of course delicious Thai iced tea was our beverage of choice. For my entreé I ordered the Massaman curry with chicken, and I definitely enjoyed it. My cousin ordered the Drunken Noodle and gobbled up every last bite--I take that back--every last bite excluding some of the peppers. However, if you're a big spice lover, I'm sure the Drunken Noodle would suit your palate just fine. As the restaurant is quaint in size, seating is limited. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. The service was not extraordinary but it was acceptable. read more

Excellent thai food but a little expensive for Woodside area (they charge about the same, maybe $1-2 more than Manhattan) Ordered: Papaya salad - Very tasty, great balance salad, however the meat that comes with it (w/shrimp, crab, etc) is absent from the dish, physically absent. I ordered it medium; maybe next time i'll get it mild Chicken Pad Sew Ew - Great flavor dish (although I am never sure what's the difference is between pad sew ew and drunken noodle) They don't give a lot so for One, it's barely enough to get you full Fish w/ basil sauce (comes w/ rice) - A total Miss; $28 I expect more flavors beside a fried fish in front of me. The basil "sauce" was some basil leaves, red pepper, and mushroom stir fried on top of the fried fish. There was no sauce at all (not at the bottom of the plate, not even sinked inside the fish) The fish itself had no salt at all. It was presented so pretty but lack flavor. Something I could have done at home. Chicken Masanman curry (comes w/ rice)- typical yellow curry, no special ingredients in it (potato, chicken, curry....boring) I've tried a lot of curry elsewhere and this is my first ordering masanman. Choose another curry. Thai ice tea - a good amount for the price $3. I thought it was the tri-color drink (but I guess that's thai coffee) it was a good salmon orange color, a bit sweet at first but the ice melted and it became a good balance drink. Total to $85 (inc tip) I would come again, ONLY for the lunch special, but I believe there's a better thai place with a more reasonable price in that area. Service; food comes out fast (+) water get refill many times (+) not overly crowded (+) Not rush (+) street parking wasn't hard to find around 7pm (meters become free after) there was street parking left and right. read more

Took my parents here for dinner and ordered a bunch of dishes. My mom isn't into very spicy food so we ordered everything on mild spicyness but everything that came had a nice spicy kick to it. The other reviewers don't lie when they say Ayada doesn't cater to American tastes. There is no lack of flavor and spice here. The waitresses are suuuper friendly and knowledgeable about the items on the menu so if you're not sure what to order they'll happily recommend different dishes with a wide range of flavors. Some highlights were the mango fish that the waitress recommended and she said filet? We said whole fish. Being asian you always order the whole fish with head and all. Delicious. The thai sausage, also recommended was awesome, definitely listen to the other reviewers on that one, and the grilled pork salad was delicious. Some other things we ordered: thai fried rice with seafood, penang curry, drunken noodles, thai chicken soup, papaya salad with dried shrimp, steamed mussels with lemongrass, crispy pork salad, some thai iced teas, and two fried banana desserts. We ended up ordering more than enough food for the 6 of us and the damage was only $125!!! What a steal!! This will be a new go to Thai place for me in Queens. yaaay read more

Why am I just discovering this great little spot?? It's literally only a 20 minute walk from me....where the hell have I been?!?! My cousins and I planned a dinner in, but changed to a take out last minute, and glad that we did b/c that place was packed! There was even a crowd waiting outside! I thought crowds-outside-restaurants-in-boroughs-other-than-Manhattan was only possibly in the fauncy Williamsburg district, not in Woodside - and no offense - I'm a born and bred Queens girl! Apps to go was the fried veggie dumplings and these were the best I ever had. Neat little packed triangles, mouthwatering dipping sauce....you taste that typical veggie dumpling taste, but the skin...that was another breed of flavor... Food to go for myself was the massamam curry and basil fried rice, both with vegetarian duck. The curry was sooo good, even my leftovers were gone the second day. Sweet flavor, juicy veggie duck...just delish! The basil friend rice was spicy, but really good! My cousins enjoyed their dishes too - basil fried rice and drunken noodle. Had a taste of the drunken noodle and I think I'll def get that next time I go....but I did love the curry....just loved it... read more

Great authentic Thai food. Only problem is that it's usually crowded - in a good way. But its my 2nd trip here and never a disappointment. Dont ever change Ayada. Keep up the great work. read more

I popped in for lunch at Ayada the other day. It was my first time there and found that they have a great lunch special. A salad, spring roll and entree for $5.95. Pretty sweet! How is it possible that I was there between 12:00 and 1:00 and I was the only one there while the Thai/Sushi place across the street was packed. Maybe the masses really are asses? I don't know. I haven't been to the Thai/Sushi place yet; however, Ayada is pretty damn good! I ended up getting the pad see ew which was cooked perfectly and about the perfect size for lunch. The restaurant is spotless and staff is friendly. The lunch menu has a lot of item from which to choose. Definitely will put this in the Elmhurst lunch rotation and now need to make it back there sometime soon with some friends with dinner.... read more

Solid Thai food, but pricey (for Thai). I got the duck curry, guided by fellow yelper's raving reviews. It was good, the duck was juicy, and the curry was flavorful. NOOO complaints here! Oh except that this dish was $18. I have a belief that asian food (except sushi & maybe korean) should not be expensive.. Also got the whole fish- i think we opted for the garlic basil flavor? When it came out it certainly looked impressive. I didn't realize how spicy it would be though! So my bf practically had to finish like 85% of it on his own =( They charged us $30 for the fish. Thai iced tea & coffees were solid fare as well. Dessert- fried banana w. ice cream was good but nothing special. If you sit on the bench seats against the right wall, prepare to have your butts toasted! The heaters are right under your seats and I was quite uncomfortable. But the owner was really apologetic when she saw how hot I was (I did not complain, but she must have sensed my discomfort) and told me that they cannot control the heating.. read more

Authentic thai-food at a amazing price. Staff are very friendly and service is fast. I really liked their watercress salad. The tempura watercress was a great touch. All the dishes had great flavors, not the sweet concoction you get in a lot of American thai places . Sauteed Asian broccoli was done perfectly, not too oily or salty. read more

Yuh yoh! Sri Pad Pai has competition! My husband found this place. He likes Thai, but I have to do all ordering if there are no pictures. Yes. I'm serious, yes he can read, yes he went to college and no, he's not stupid. He just doesn't know cuisines outside of potatoes. I didn't see the point in walking here, other than to give my fat A some exercise. Sri is only 9 blocks away from us. I mustered up all my strength for this 15-20 minute walk and somehow managed to get there without becoming dehydrated or contracting dysentery. This place is AWESOME. The papaya salad is literally the best I've ever had, despite having had papaya salad that I'd thought was the best I'd ever had. The green curry was awesome, as were the steamed dumplings. While they claimed to consist of multiple meats, the flavor was great and nothing stood out. They have some chive dumplings or rolls. Good, but a little greasy. The only real let down was the masaman curry my husband got. TONS of chicken. Seemed like 2 breasts at least...but only a few potatoes. And since that's the only food he can identify in this vast world, he was sad. We'll be revisiting, pleading for more taters in the curry. read more

The food looks alright but the place is full of kids all out of control and when I ordered the chicken over rice they told me an hour later that they don't have it anymore. read more

Excellent food and even better service. Drunken noodle, medium heat, and this tea were a hit! read more

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These guys hit the ball out of the field. Great job. I was so impressed i poked my head into the kitchen (which is fully staffed by women btw) and just grinned from ear to ear and rubbed my tummy...you know the way where you are so satisfied and cannot express the satisfaction any other way!!?? They all just chuckled and winked that they knew what i meant and boy did i mean it! We had the papaya salad which was slamming, hot hot hot! The raw shrimp were fresh and tasty, drunken noodles were so perfectly done not gooey like they can be, and the whole red snapper. Too much food, but it was deeeelicious! read more

Went here for a nice date with my bf. got the bartender's table which was great - he kept giving us things to try! The place has a really nice atmosphere and a bit more upscale than I expected. Best Food: Pad thai Tom Kah soup Pad see ew - this one was the best! Left to be desired: We ended up getting the thai mojitos to drink. They were very creamy and not my favorite. But, someone else may like it! read more

Solely based on the taste of food, there's nothing you can possibly pick on this place, it's better than the food I had in Thailand. 5 stars don't comes easily, but this place truly deserve it. Trust every single dish on the menu, you won't be disappointed. Their price is also very reasonable for NYC, good portion too. read more

Ayada Thai - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I would give this place no stars if it was possible to do so. I had the unfortunate experience of Ayada and would never recommend this place to anyone. As soon we entered the waiter greeted my family and I with an attitude saying this is the last seat. I asked the waitress who arrived with my water to please the take waters from the table so there there would be space for the food and she was extremely arrogant and replied with "uh yeah if you let me put this down first." Furthermore, the food was tasteless, I've had much better Thai food in NYC! Matter of fact, just go across to the street to Spicy Shallot! Firstly, after ordering our meals, I never received my main dish. A waiter or waitress never came out to check if All was ok and if everyone received their food. My family ate their dishes while I shared my husband's dish. At this point I didn't even want my forgotten dinner! Then came the cherry to my experience at Ayada. A different waiter came out and my husband complained to him that I never got my food but then just asked for the check. The gentleman apologized and brought out my dish and said "we apologize, it's complimentary." Since everyone had finished eating, I asked them to have the dish packed. Another waiter came out to say sorry that wasn't yours so we can't give that to you. God knows, if someone else is eating the dish they put in front of me. Needless to say, my family and I were appalled and definitely did not leave a tip. I KNOW IT ALL SOUNDS MADE UP! I can't believe this is a restaurant that's still running. Will definitely be looking at for sale sign on the door soon if the customer service representatives doesn't change for the better. read more

Best thai food i have ever had. Some of the best flavors ive ever had period. I go here regularly. The people are as wonderful as the food. Never once had an issue with the food or service. Highly recommend!! read more

Nice and clean atmosphere tipical thai style authentic food i like that four compartment chilli souse which they serve in the table but once we order drink it came after the food that is bad part ....But... food was great its remind me we are eating in Chiang Mai (Thailand ). service was okey !! read more

Would definetely give them 0 stars if i could. This place is kind of over-hyped. Food was okay, nothing to really complain about except the service. You'd think they would have one of the best customer service for being the 'talk of the town' restaurant but their customer service can be compared to garbage. Ignoring our table then demanding an 18% tip? As if we weren't generous enough for giving 15% even with little to no service. Don't come to this place unless you want to be ripped off for dishes that you had to remind the staff you ordered. read more

I have been a fan of this place since it first opened. I never thought the other Thai spot across the street even compared or anything in the vicinity quite frankly. Everything had such amazing flavor, and the quality never wavered for years, the authenticity always being at the forefront and the folks very hospitable and accountable. Sadly, over the past year and a few months I have been ordering it less and less, as I felt that dishes I had long enjoyed like the bbq pork with jeaw sauce, drunken noodles and even the rad nah have all been pretty much rendered to a distant image of the experience I once used to enjoy. I have ordered these same dishes the last few times and every time they have been less and less what I used to love about this place. I wish they could get the cooks on the same page as it used to be, because I really don't think they're the same ones that used to cook for all this time, which is understandable. In which case the chef who created the recipes should come back, check the quality control. Thank you for the years of great food and service, I'll always remember how good it was. read more

The place just got a renovation and new staffs and new chef. They need to hire the old chef back otherwise it's Chao Thai from now on ....

the best authentic thai place in queens!! Servers are prompt and great service. Recommend pad thai and drunken noodles. Cocktails are good too. read more

We come here a lot and it's probably my favorite restaurant in LIC. Our favorites are pork leg over rice and tom yum kung noodle soup. Also recommend their curry and thai iced tea (tho always a bit too sweet for me). In general, whatever we have tried here, it never disappointed us with a surprisingly low price! read more

Ayada Thai - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York