Good service and good food. I had the fried rice with tofu & vegetables instead of chicken. It was really good. Perfectly seasoned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was near closing time so it was nice and quiet and we basically had the dining area to ourselves.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd visit again if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - N5. Thai Fried Rice with tofu - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

We're regulars here. Our favorite is the Thai red curry and the Thai yellow curry. A friend came to visit us from Cali and got the veggie dumpling (I think it was) omg it was like a scallion pancake thing - it was so good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely family friendly inside and the servers are friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Lunch specials served every day from 11AM to 3PM. Lunch specials come with choice of soup, salad or spring roll. Most lunch specials are under $10! Food is good. Great value. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Usually not crowded even on the weekend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is very friendly and professional. read more

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I've been to a Thai Michelin star restaurant in the city and honestly this place beats it 100%, I'm a regular customer, I love their food, especially the pad cashew nut chicken, the service is fantastic, and I've never had any issues!! This is a must eat if you want to try Thai food!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance were great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was not as appealing as I hoped for. I ordered shrimp, chicken and beef pad thai lunch special. The beef had this white discoloration to it which was a turn off for me, the meat was dry for both the chicken and beef. One of my shrimp had a green discoloration on the tail as well which made me think it was not cleaned properly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The hostess was very nice and it's cute in there, just not satisfied with my meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This place is pretty consistent and the prices are awesome (lunch specials are A1). However, the last 2 times I've ordered food from here, I've not been happy. I found hair in my pad kee mao :-( way at the bottom of the container (very upset about this). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The employees are friendly and the restaurant is pretty small but decent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm not sure when I'll return again if I even decide to go back. The main draw for me is the proximity to my office. read more

I came here for lunch with my family, and of course we had to stop for Thai! We opted to dine in as no one else was in the restaurant with couple of people walking in/out for their pick up orders. The servers did an amazing job keeping our water glasses full and checking up on us, while still handling the pick up orders. Everyone wore masks and there's a hand sanitizer bottle on the table with the menus. On to the food!! We came in just in time for the lunch specials, which for $7.95 (cheaper if you choose different choice of meat) is a total steal. With your entree you get a small appetizer as well (spring roll, Thai dumpling/shu mai, salad or soup). My mom loves fish so we ordered THREE fried fish filet lunch specials -- with garlic, basil, and tamarind sauce. My absolute favorite one was the basil sauce. All of them came out super crispy and coated with the perfect amount of sauce. Each of the different sauces came with different veggies to pair with the sauce. We also had an order of pad Kee mao (aka drunken noodle) with shrimp which was absolutely fantastic. Just let your server know how spicy you want it! We ordered it spicy, so we had to order a Thai iced coffee for my boyfriend to combat the spice. We were absolutely STUFFED by the end of the meal but of course there's always room for dessert. Fried banana (same wrapper used for spring rolls) and ice cream, very good way to end a meal. Highly recommend for lunch -- food is amazing and authentic, and for the price I'd come here everyday if I lived closer!! read more

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#YelpBigNightIn 2.0 for sure! In a time like this there is nothing better than supporting my hometown local businesses. For the Elite #YelpBigNightIn I have always thought it best to either try a location that I either haven't tried or revisit one I haven't in sometime. That led me to today's [5.30.20] selection of Centre Thai Bistro! For over a decade that I have lived here in East Rockaway this location has been a true fixture on Atlantic Avenue. Even before living in town, I remember as a teen living uptown, many adults raving how this location was the best Thai cuisine they have ever had. With that being said I have popped in a couple times and my favorite item to select is any of their Duck dishes. I guess I consider them my Duck fix! This time during a time of isolationism due to COVID19 and this location doing everything they can to survive like the rest of us, to be normal in a time of not so normal, I decided after a masked beach walk and back to try their Sweetie Salmon dinner special. I figured a dinner special item would be there freshest of inventory and indeed it was. They supplied a very hardy portion swimming in tasty thai teriyaki ginger sauce. Absolutely delicious and very worthwhile to select again in the future from them. It came along with fresh sauteed mixed vegetables and even white rice. The veggies were nicely cooked and had this slight smokey, grill top taste and feel. Talk about a nice compliment to the tangy teriyaki ginger flavors exploding in your mouth when put all together. This location is similarly spaced to say one of those boutique style NYC restaurants, where the space is small but the food is grand. The interior decor has some traditional elements but also a one of a kind mural. I know that even when things get back to whatever our new normal becomes it's not going to be easy for everyone to socially distance, but don't get discouraged as their takeout is just as tasty and filling. I say if there isn't enough space to safely sit there, bring it home or down the block to the park and eat it in the open fresh air. read more

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Amazing time! I had the Masaman curry with pork and white rice which was super good. My friend had the fried tofu and the thai spring rolls and she loved them both. Service was great, loved the servers bright pink hair! The atmosphere was very homey and comfortable. We would definitely come back here. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - Masaman curry - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

Excellent service, food and drinks. Duetorri Pinot Grigio has an earthy citrus nose. Tastes like pear, citrus and leather. More complex than the typical Grigio. Only $22 for the bottle. House glasses are $6 per glass. Duck Basil, Flounder Garlic Ginger, Lime Shrimp Salad was so good. We encountered a neighbor who swears by this place. read more

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I had a busy day and decided to order dinner and try a new restaurant. I ordered the Thai Tea, Chicken Satay and Thai fried rice, add shrimp. I was famished so I dug right into the chicken satay. It was well seasoned, not over cooked and the peanut sauce was good. Check. The Thai tea was delicious. Haven't had a bad Thai Tea though. I was looking forward to the rice dish and, while tasty, it was pepper hot , hot hot . Probably something I overlooked, and I love spicy food but I have to remember that the spice level is high. I didn't realize I needed to save some beverage to put the fire out. The shrimp in the rice was fresh and cooked perfectly. I will definitely order from them again but make certain to ask them to turn the heat down. read more

Very friendly staff you just need to know what to order. My faves are shrimp asparagus and the shrimp shumai (probs the best I've had)! These dishes are absolutely delicious. Not too much of a fan of their pad thai feel likes it lacks flavor. read more

We were first time dine-in customers today and really excited to check out this local spot, but very disappointed by how we were treated. We were the only customers and now we know why. The curry dishes we had tasted good, but they made us feel like they didn't want us there. We felt like unwelcome guests in someone's living room. The employees had a bad Lifetime movie on the TV. It was loud and extremely annoying. Added annoyance, it was mostly commercials. Not the ambience anyone wants dining out. We asked our server if they could put music on instead. She said ok, but then came back over and said, "the music isn't working today." ...Yeah right. 2 stars because the food did taste good, but unfortunately We won't be back or order take out from here either. So many Thai restaurants in the area with atmosphere. This place really made us feel that they did not care about our business. It's a real shame because we love Thai and live so close. This would have become our regular local spot. read more

Not a satisfactory experience AT ALL. First up the calamari was disgusting and too big. I told them I didn't like and was charged for it anyway. Second, the waitress had give 0 Fs aura which was confirmed when she bought me the lunch special appetizer. Third, I ordered the worst Pad See Ew I've every tasted. The basically just added salt and brown sugar. Disgusting. The reason for 1 star: Ice coffee was good as was the price. Moral of the story - don't try news places when you are hungry. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

Every time I've dined at this quaint restaurant I've been pleased. It is a small mom & pop style place that has a warm feeling about it. The food is always delicious and the menu has all of the Thai specialties one would expect. Combined with excellent service, this is a great choice for an authentic Thai lunch/dinner. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Experience: I've been coming to Centre Thai Bistro for over 2 years now. The first time I came here with a group of friends. The few times after, I get lunch specials to go. My favorite lunch dishes from here are their pad-see-ew and Thai fried rice. There are 14 different items to choose from for the lunch special. Each lunch special comes with a choice of a shumai appetizer, spring roll, fried dumpling, thai salad, or soup. I was pleasantly surprised at how good their shumai was when I was given it instead of the dumplings I ordered once. It was my first time having fried shumai. The filling of this shumai is much more flavorful than what i'm used to getting in the Flushing area for breakfast shumai orders. The size of each lunch order is enough to stuff you full! The boxes are large and they fill it to the top. I'd say I got about 3 cups of fried rice in the box I ordered. The chicken wasn't super soft and smooth, but the flavor of the rice was nice and eggy. There were onions and tomatoes too. The bottom had some oil left over, but what kind of takeout doesn't, right? I definitely like the fried rice here more than at Tum Thai. The pad-see-ew has a much stronger flavor compared to the fried rice that I tried. The pad see-ew is saturated in black bean sauce and has eggs with Chinese broccoli (according to their online menu). I can't really tell the difference between soy sauce and black bean sauce, to be honest. I just knew that the flavor was much saltier than the fried rice. So if you like bolder flavors, then perhaps the pad see-ew is right for you. Service here is good whether it be in person or on the phone. Desserts: I remember the fried ice cream here being disappointing. Their mango rice dessert was delicious, though it is a seasonal dessert. Just ask and test your luck! Decoration: The interior of this store isn't huge, but it definitely has more tables than what you'd expect from outside. I'd say there's enough seats for about 20 people in here and there is also a bar area. The inside is a lot of dark stained wood, a dragon painting going all the way across the wall, and a few framed photos. read more

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5 stars for this one. Their pad thai is exceptional. Pad krow basil beef is also wonderful. Red snapper gobbled down to the head. Eat and be merry! Wonderful food experience. read more

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Centre thai has the best lunch deal in the area, even after a small price hike last year. They offer up a choice of various curries, pad thai, pad see ew and a light (my favorite health conscious item) bangkok delight! You also get an entire appetizer to gorge yourself like a fat kid on as well. I BARELY ever finish my meal, even after omitting some rice. I've tried some entrees after the lunch rush as well. The peanut chicken was absolutely delightful, especially for folks who don't eat much thai cuisine (not me, just sayin'). Additionally, the BBQ chicken with papaya salad and sticky rice was simply prepared but phenomenal. Again, I struggled to finish this dish too and needed to take half home. For $12, you're not going to get a better meal round these parts. Majority of their business is takeout, but dont let that stop you from enjoying their cozy, artistically decorated interior. It's small, but you're not going to notice. Despite a severe lack of check ins, I can attest to the fact that I've been coming here for the better part of 5 years. I admittedly avoided this spot for a while... The lady who worked during the daytime and would take my order was rude, rude, rude! She's gone, hopefully to a land far far away because the remaining staff has been nothing but cordial and sweet as thai iced tea. My biggest complaints are that they're super inconsistent with spice levels, some dishes come out way oily and their delivery was ridiculously slow the two times I used it. Still despite my minor quips, I will happily shove food in my face here again and again. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - That droopy rice! - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

A hidden gem that I discovered 2 years ago. The storefront isn't extravagant but inside is a nice cozy setting with great service and great food. Moderately priced, the appetizers are a bit small but the entrees are decently sized. Their appetizer Thai wings are delicious. Perfect place for a couple or families that appreciate a quiet setting, great ambiance, and delicious food. read more

Solid restaurant. The food is pretty good but nothing too different from any other Thai restaurant that I've been to. We started with two orders of the curry puffs. My mom and brother both got soups (tom yum, one with beef and one with shrimp) and they both enjoyed it. For a soup, it was also a decent portion. For dinner we got the duck basil, fried rice with chicken, and drunken noodles. All were good and reasonably priced. We tried the Thai iced tea and iced coffee. Both were extremely sweet and creamy - wouldn't order it again. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. I also mentioned my food allergies and asked her to make sure the fried rice didn't have any trace of seafood or nuts in it. The cook personally came out to speak with me about this and said they normally use a fish sauce and wanted to warn me that the rice wouldn't taste the way it normally does. She also inquired about if I had any of their other dishes before. I really appreciated her concern, because that's not something you see often. Overall, we had a nice experience and a good meal. I recommend it to those who enjoy Thai food. read more

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I've mostly had take out/ delivery here and the food/drink is always delicious, and I have thai food often. Interior is small but cozy and service is good, from the one time I dined in. Their lunch specials are the best around in terms of price and what you get (includes a side). The only issue I have with this place is the plastic containers they use for take out... the heat and weight of the multiple entrees we ordered were too much and ended up cracking the containers. It was messy but we ate it anyway because the food is just too good. That's the only thing they could work on. Oh also-- call to order instead of using their online portal. I waited pver an hour for my food one time and finally decided to call and check on my order. Turns out they forgot to check their online orders. read more

I like to support local business and find something positive about them. Ordered recently from here. Most reviews were good-4+ stars. Unfortunately, I must say food was just ok. Pad Garlic was tasteless. Not even a hint of garlic. Chicken was bland. Pad Thai was equally unremarkable. Pad Cashew Nut with tofu was passable. Appetizer combo was the best of what was ordered. Spring rolls were crisp as was the samosa. I felt disappointed. read more

I always order and eat at centre Thai bistro found the food to always be delicious but tonight as I'm eating the pineapple fried rice enjoying it I see a roach in it! I have never been so disgusted when it comes to food! This is the worst bug that can be found in food! This proves that the Cleanliness of the place is poor. Has never happened to me before but then reading the reviews they have had roaches in other peoples food! Never ever ever going back to this place so disappointed and disturbed! read more

Centre Thai Bistro - Pineapple fried rice with a side of roach - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

Came here for lunch with a couple friends, and the lunch special options are abundant and a great deal... lots of food for the money, and was quite tasty. All three if us were very satisfied with the portions and quality of the food, and each entree was enjoyed. One friend got the fried Shumai for his starter, whereas his fiancée and I had the Thai Soring Rolls. The entrées ordered were red curry with chicken, chicken pad see-ew, and Thai fried rice with pork. We each shared a bit of everything and we each felt our meals were excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

I'd been getting food from this restaurant since they opened. As a customer of many years I was surprised and disappointed by the treatment I received the last time I ordered delivery. For starters, when I called, someone picked up the phone but didn't answer at first. I heard voices talking and laughing in the background as though I was on speakerphone. At first, I thought I had called a wrong number. Finally, someone answered but still didn't identify the restaurant by name. After I confirmed that it was indeed Centre Thai Bistro, I again heard voices and laughing in the background. I asked if they would take my order. The woman who answered sounded reluctant to even speak with me. I'd never experienced anything so strange in all my years of ordering food. She eventually took my order and I waited for the food to arrive. Due to the pandemic, I wanted to pay by credit card and not exchange cash in order to remain socially distant from the delivery person. That was no problem for them. The delivery person arrived with the food. From behind my front door, I asked him to place the food on the stoop. I had already paid by credit card over the phone so there was no need for any risky face-to-face interaction. Keep in mind that this happened in April 2020 when the pandemic was at its peak, here in New York. The delivery person insisted that I sign the credit card receipt. he was not wearing a mask, gloves and in any way shielded. At first, I refused, but he insisted and made it clear he wasn't going to leave until I signed the slip. Reluctantly, I cracked the door open wide enough to grab the receipt, sign it, and give it back to him. There was absolutely no reason that this should have happened during a deadly pandemic. I found that the soup I had ordered was stuffed with vegetables. Now, this soup usually has a small amount of vegetables, but what I received looked like they took every vegetable in the restaurant and stuffed as much as they could into my soup. Please keep in mind that his was not a vegetable soup. I phoned the restaurant and the person I spoke with insisted that I had asked for extra vegetables in my soup. I told her no, she insisted again that I had. After she continued to argue with me, I mentioned to her my displeasure with this entire order and all that had happened. She remain silent. I then actually asked her if she would take care of me. She asked me "what do you want?". I was astonished. I've never had to ask for anything when a restaurant had f'd up so much. Finally, I asked her to give me another soup, on the house, the next time I ordered. She reluctantly agreed, but no apology. Not once. Obviously, I'll not be coming back for the soup or anything else again. I'm still surprised at how such a once-great restaurant with excellent food and quality service, collapsed so suddenly. read more

I came here for Valentines Day with my wife and the experience was underwhelming. Before that I have always had a very good experience, so I decided to give them another try. I went to lunch with my wife and daughter. We were seated right away. It was not very busy and there were two people dining in and two people picking up. It was Saturday and I saw they had lunch specials all week long 11:30AM to 3:30PM The lunch special comes with a choice of soup, spring rolls or salad $6.95, a good deal. I ordered a Thai salad and Drunken noodles with pork. My wife ordered miso salad and green curry with tofu. My daughter ordered spring rolls and Musaman curry with chicken. All were very good. Service was good as well. Contrasting last experience, this time was very good and enjoyable. read more

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If you are reading this review.. stop what you are doing and order yourself a Chicken Red Curry with a Thai iced tea. If you are feeling extra fancy, grab some spring rolls. They're bomb. This place is phenomenal. Nothing short of being absolutely awesome. Especially on a nice cold day, it really brings up the mood. You can take it to go and enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Just know that your pupper will definitely be looking for some. This place is really good. The girls there are super friendly, the food is awesome, and the prices are super affordable. I have a very well known Thai spot within walking distance from my house and I still drive 15 minutes to this spot. They know what they are doing. Trust me, you can thank me later. read more

I ordered drunken noodle for delivery. They sent pad thai or something completely different instead. The noodles were very thin. The whole meal was extremely salty and dry. I ate at this restaurant in person once before and it was good; so this current experience was very disappointing. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

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One of my favorite local places! Food is tasty, servers are always friendly, place is very cozy. My favorite dish is the tofu with peanut sauce but everything I've tried is delicious! Great prices too; great to eat in it take out read more

I had heard this place was "off the hook" from my wife's friend and finally decided to try it. I ordered calamari and crab rangoon... the calamari was AWFUL, rubbery, oily, batter falling off and tasteless. The rangoon was sweet enough to be a dessert with no (fake) crab in sight. The worst $16 I've ever spent on food. I'm getting upset again writing this. read more

Have been to this restaurant many times. Sad to say it's not as good as it has been in the past. Went early this time. Much nicer when the lights are dim. Don't look up. The ceiling is gross. The staff and service are very good. The food has lost its spark. The pad Thai was fine and the portion was adequate. We ordered the tamarind chicken special. 2 thin chicken cutlets. Some pineapple chunks with half a cup sauce. For a special it was nothing special. Then the red curry and a panang curry. Basically a bowl filled with a sauce that was ok and not much else. Had the sauce with rice but that's not really what we paid for. Today restaurants charge good money for food but is it really too much to expect a fair portion. ? Too bad. It WAS a good place. read more

Honestly was very disappointed with the quality of food. The Thai wings were not what i was expecting. I was looking for a crispy sweet chili flavoring yet they were like floured wet wings. The shrimp and broccoli was not appealing. First time and last time ordering...will stick to XO Sushi which is closer and better. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - Thai wings with old scallions. - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

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This dependable spot has delivered for the last 10 years every time I craved for delicious authentic Thai food. It's food is one of the very few things that gave me comfort through this rough COVID-19 patch. The food is always fresh, tasty and appropriately sized. Service is reasonably prompt and polite if not cheerful. The best part of the menu is the lunch specials. It is hands down the best deal anywhere despite a recent (Spring 2021) price hike. Lunch entrees come with an appetizer and are served quickly. It's a gem that hasn't lost its luster after all these years. read more

Consistently good food and service. The fried fish with garlic sauce is excellent. Try the sticky rice with mango for dessert.

It's a neighborhood Thai restaurant and the food is very, very fresh and well prepared. my colleague had lived in Thailand for a while and was very impressed. The flavors were very well blended and tasted fantastic. read more

Not sure why Centre has such fantastic ratings. It was quite disappointing. I also experienced the frozen shrimp and broccoli. I had a sauce that reminded me of mayonnaise mixed with ketchup. YUCK. Too much of the food seemed pre-packaged. Service was quick. The facility is clean and staff is friendly. However, if you're a lover if real Thai food - go elsewhere. If you're experimenting for the first time, enjoy. read more

Centre Thai Bistro - The Thai sausage. Spicy and delish. - Thai Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

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Ordered take out. To start off, got the shumai as an app......they were light and delicate. Drunken noodles with pork was a bit dry but still tasty, and it had a nice little spicy kick. The chicken panang curry was very good.......smooth and velvety sauce with lots of flavor. Tried the basil fried rice with chicken which also had a nice kick to it but needed a bit more flavor. I've had better Thai elsewhere but this place overall, was a nice meal. read more

Great neighborhood Thai restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised and have been back multiple times.

Good but not great Thai restaurant in East Rockaway that fortunately has parking around back. Started with really good curry puffs which were flaky and delicious followed by equally good chicken satays served with a nice, slightly spicy peanut sauce. Massamun curry is really good with a flavorful broth and a nice kick. Only disappointment was the Penang curry which just didn't have that wow factor in terms of heat or flavor that I was expecting coming from an establishment where the staff were speaking Thai. A solid three and a half stars for me. I would come back and order something else next time and could recommend this place. read more

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I wrote my original review 8 years ago and I said everything was great but the place is small. Everything remains true but I am upgrading to 5 stars for the way they've handled everything through COVID. Decent delivery times, stayed open in a safe way and in the past 8 years of ordering maybe 10-11 times a year I STILL haven't had a bad order. We're lucky to have this gem in our town read more