Friendly service. Good food. Parking for customers is available behind the building, as well as street parking. The restaurant did feel a bit tight. This place would probably be a good choice for a date night. I may be just getting older but it felt a bit too dark and dim. Enjoyed the food that we ordered. No complaints on that. Chilean sea bass, red curry with chicken, shrimp fried rice, basil chicken and those fried shrimp and vegetable appetizers. read more

Hello hidden gem! Wow talk about a store front that doesn't reveal the greatness of the place. If your from Bayside or have driven by you probably never noticed but I implore you to stop in and enjoy the serenity and fine dining experience of Thailand via Erawan. For appetizers my favorite foodie and I shared the special seafood puff and the shrimp and scallion spring rolls. We followed with Tom Yum soup (spicy) and for our entrees we had Thai fried rice with shrimp and Khee Mao (spicy flat noodle w/shrimp and pork). Each dish had amazing flavors and literally opened our senses. Service was attentive and the ambience was perfect. A 4.5 dining experience. read more

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I've been here twice before and the food was impeccable. Everything I ordered this evening was perfect except for the Seafood Paella. The $64 dish included scallops, calamari, shrimps with fried rice surrounding a lobster. This all would have been great but the lobster was completely burnt on the outside and over cooked and extremely dry inside. It was pretty much inedible because of the burnt taste it left in our mouths. this ruined the taste of everything else. I wasn't going to say anything but it was my girlfriends birthday dinner and was beyond disappointed so I ended up mentioning to the waitress as I was paying that the lobster in a $64! dish was very overdone and disappointing. So just a warning to those getting the seafood special. Beware or say how you want your lobster cooked while ordering. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Amazing pad Thai, pad c ew and burnt lobster paella - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

Great authentic Thai food! Thai spring rolls were delicious. Drunken noodles were cooked perfectly. My husband got Kaeng-Pa curry extra spicy. He was sweating while eating the curry. Our delivery came quick and food was still hot. Will definitely be ordering from this special gem again soon. read more

Erawan is all glitz and glamour but not enough foundation to substantiate the image. I've passed by this restaurant a countless amount of times wanting to dine there and experience this alluring establishment. I was always intrigued by the pretty-sounding name, Erawan, what does it mean? It sounds so exotic, the food here must be spectacular. Well, fast forward to about two months ago, and I finally quell my suspicions by dining here with a small group of friends. This place is a major let down -aka- an "epic fail". Yes, the restaurant is actually very pretty on the inside. The lush dark wood, the interesting Thai sculptures and wall decor, is all but fascinating. But really, this comes as no shock as nicely-adorned restaurants these days are a dime a dozen, and so I'm much more interested in the food they serve. A round of appetizers and mains were ordered. I sampled a little of this and a bit of that and was tremendously UNDERwhelmed. Nothing particularly noteworthy (save the spring rolls and shumai which were acceptable to good), this fact was alarming in light of all the myriad displays of accolades and reviews, doting positive feedback plastered on the walls of the restaurant . Perhaps this was from another day and time? Service here is painstakingly HORRENDOUS. With the exception of one waiter (whose sole and noble duty was to bring out our food), they are incredibly careless and forgetful. We literally had to ask for water (not even refills!) at least a half dozen times before they took heed. That is a cardinal sin in terms of service. Now, if the food were any better, this neglect may have been overlooked, but sadly, the food is uninspiring, thereby magnifying the embarrassingly poor service. Folks, there are tons of better restaurants in Bayside for you to support, and surely, Erawan is NOT one of them. read more

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NYC is cursed with awful Thai food. Our Thai food are Thai dishes cooked by Chinese chefs in peanut oil that comes out as defacto Chinese food with Thai names. For example, you want pad see ew? Nope, it's chow fun! Erawan is refreshingly different. Don't get me wrong -- the best Thai food in NYC is still the Thai food that I cook in my own kitchen, and I wouldn't call Erawan's food "strongly Thai-flavored", however, the food is delicious, is served with aesthetic, and the restaurant is enjoyable. For example, I do see lemon grass stalks in some of the food, but I simply don't *taste* the lemongrass. I don't *taste* the nam pla. I don't *taste* the lime leaves. Yet, the food is still good without being reminiscent of Chinese fusion. You still won't get the lime-salt interplay of Thai restaurants in Japan or California, but you know what? I like this place. It's good food. The outside of the restaurant looks a little like a Hawaiian tiki luau, and is somewhat discongruous with the more traditional Thai decour inside. It's pretty, and I appreciate the fact that there was room for our baby stroller. The service was attentive but not overbearing. The dinner menu is slightly expensive for what it is, but lunch is reasonable. -+= Soups =+- Tom yum soup (with shrimp): B Pretty standard for NYC. Too sweet. Not enough fish sauce. Not enough lemongrass (was there any lemongrass?!?). I think the shrimp was slightly overcooked. Tom Kha Soup (with chicken): B- Too sweet. Not enough nam pla. As with all tom kha soup in NYC, disappointing. I saw lemon grass stalks, but I couldn't taste lemon grass. Too watery. Still, I'm giving it B- because this is just like all the other tom kha soup I've had in NYC. -+= Appetizers =+- Curry Puff: A Surprisingly large! I was expecting a tiny puff pastry and it turned out to be meat patty sized. The crust is golden and gossamer. The inside is somewhat lightly curried. It comes with a sweetish dipping sauce which was much thicker than expected. Good comfort food! Jeeb Pu (Steamed Crab): C An obviously frozen shumai. Mostly flavorless. Baby Back Ribs: A Nice charring on these ribs, and they were very soft and juicy. Erawan either marinates this meat beforehand or they're slow cooked. Either way, I highly recommend this appetizer for grilled meat lovers. Shrimp Wasabi: B+ Battered shrimp and (I think) poblano chili peppers. I was a little surprised they didn't taste like wasabi until I noticed the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is wasabi flavored, but not hot. It has the essence and aroma of wasabi without the heat. Moo Ping: A- This is satay: flat strips of meat on a thin skewer. The pork was extremely soft and juicy. It was obviously marinated, judging by its tenderness and vibrant flavor. -+= Dishes =+- Petd Num Daeng: A- Duck was crispy and flavorful without being overly greasy. The duck would've scored my most coveted A+ rating except for two things: 1) the red curry was very good, but not great, and 2) the dish needed MUCH more red curry sauce. The red curry obviously didn't have galangal or kafir lime leaves, which I see as being absolutely necessary for truly great Thai curries. Additionally, I was given a pitiful amount of red curry sauce. The dish needed a lot more curry. However, the duck was good enough to propel this dish forward to an A- rating. Pad Thai (beef): B- I have never had a satisfactory pad thai on the east coast, and this was no exception. This pad thai, like all the others (except mine!) lacks any flavors that should be present in pad thai. But I'll tell you what. I brought some pad thai home in a doggy bag and ate it the next day. While it was warming, I splashed a bunch of nam pla into it. It was still lacking a lot of Thai flavors, but the nam pla made a HUGE difference. It was actually quite good. I think they don't put shrimp paste and nam pla into the dish because the American palette likes blander things. Too bad. Because it does make the dish come alive. Pad See Ew: B Delicious, but more of less like all the pad see ew in NYC. The sauce should've been thicker to distinguish it from chow fun, and I don't remember seeing egg, which is another difference between pad see ew and chow fun. Kaeng Ped (with beef): B Not very hot, but that's not why it gets a B. The menu says the dish is cooked with kaffir lime leaves, but I couldn't taste it. A good red curry should have an almost soapy lemony overtone and I couldn't detect even a trace amount of lemongrass and lime leaves. I would've liked it to be more fishy. As with most of the other dishes, not really traditional Thai flavoring, but still very good. Pla Bronzino: B+ A whole fish, and actually quite good. The fish was cooked well -- it was charred while still being juicy and tender. I would've liked a little more seasoning to give the fish more vibrancy, but delicious nevertheless. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Petd Num Daeng (duck in red curry): A-. Crispy without being greasy. I prefer a more savory red curry with kaffir lime leaf flavoring. - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food is decent enough when you need a fix, though it seems a bit "americanized" for my taste.... 3 stars because the prices are ridiculously too high for where it is located. Why the hell am I paying Manhattan prices for a restaurant that is not eve in a upscale/prime area of the 'burbs??? No thanks. read more

I know some people that really love this place. It has modern decor, decent service, and great ambiance. But for me, it seems quite expensive for just normal Thai cuisine. You're paying $14 for Pad Thai on a fancy plate. The shrimps are really fresh though. So if anything, Erawan is where you take a date if you want Thai food, and Green Papaya is where you take out when you want Thai food. Well, since I'm going to ambiance, I didn't get my usual and ordered massaman curry. Sweet, creamy, and nutty. It was the perfect curry for 3 bowls of rice. Sadly, I've only had one bowl, but by then I was sick of the creamy nutty flavor. Hurray for leftovers! read more

Our noodles were too bland. My friend claimed it tasted old. There was a weird cleaning supply like taste with my vegetables. The food was tolerable at best. Salad dressing eh. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

Had dinner here last Thursday night with my family. The atmosphere is better suited for date night, though, judging by the dimness and décor. Before I even get into the breakdown of our meal, do yourself a favor and go to BKNY instead. Their prices are more reasonable than Erawan, and the overall quality of their food is better. My pomegranate margarita was sweet and strong - no complaints here. But when our Shrimp & Scallop Rolls came out, all you could taste is the fried spring roll wrap and oil. The Panang Curry's texture was too thin, and they skimped on the beef. It was decently spicy, though. The Pineapple Fried Rice was my favorite! They're generous with the meat, vegetables, and fruit. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the Pla Larg Preeg. Crispy whole fish? Flavorless and dry. Lastly, the plating for the Pad Sea-Eiw was unattractive and tasted mediocre at best. Service was fast, but only because there were only two other tables being served alongside us. Sorry, I will not be returning. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

Food is always great here BUT the service has gotten bad. Everyone who works here doesn't make eye contact and is very rude not to say your welcome after telling them thank you 10 times. I've been coming here 15 years but I don't have to come to a place we're the workers seem sad. Sorry but if you don't come back to the table as a waiter or waitress and ask "How is everything?" You are not worthy of a tip in any way and should look for a new job that makes you happier. read more

I heard good things about Erawan, so the last time I was in Bayside, my family and I went for lunch. I started out with some Tom Kha soup, and the Kanob Jeeb (pork dumplings). I thought the soup was great, with the flavors being bold and distinctive. The dumplings were OK but quite filling, so I just had 1, while leaving the rest for the others to sample. For my main, I got the Erawan steak with Thai chili dip. This was actually quite disappointing. After the delicious soup and decent app, I was expecting good things from my entree. But the steak had seam after seam of cartilage and was very difficult to eat. I had to work around it, cutting off 1/4 inch pieces of edible beef, until I simply gave up due to the sheer amount of work. I did get to try most of the other dishes at the table (Pad Thai, yellow curry, chicken satay) and they were pretty good, so I can't say that the place was a complete abomination. But all in all, it was a mixed bag, and serving a sub-par piece of steak is unforgivable. If there was a half star option, I'd probably give it 2.5 stars, but since I can't I'll round up and give them 3. read more

I went there last night (Wed) w/one of my friend to have 'Erawan Steak'. I've gone there several times for cozy ambiance and their moderate price. However last night this place pissed me off. (Check out my photo) I made reservation at 7:25 and we got there at 7:25. 7:25 PM - We were greeted by kind charming young women. They had Rib eye special (not on menu) so I ordered 'Erawan Steak', Rib eye medium and some salad. 8:00 PM - We're starting to wonder what is happening to our order. All the people who came after us are munching their food. 8:10 PM - I asked the waitress what happened to our order. She says it's steak so it takes longer. (people who came after us are almost done w/their food) 8:25 PM - Waitress checks the kitchen, steak is still being grilled. (people who came after us is getting ready to leave) 8:35 PM - We get our burned steak. (Look at 2 pictures I posted - you decide) I asked the waitress "I ordered medium steak. Does this look medium to you?" she picks up my steak knife and tries to cut off the burned skin part of my steak. I stopped and told her "I didn't wait one hour to eat charcoal" she just stood there. I felt bad and told her it's not her fault. At this time I was about to pass out because I was so hungry. So we just decided to cut off the entire layer of the steak and just get it over with. 8: 40PM - Middle aged waitress comes to our table disgruntled face and says " Is everything alright?" so I showed her our steak and said "Does this look ok to you?" again, she is just standing there no reply no nothing but disgruntled face. - This lady really has problems. 8:45 PM - Middle aged waiter w/glasses comes to our table and asks exact same question - "Is everything alright?" !!! ?? at this point I just said "Yes except the burned steak" 9:10 PM - My arm almost fell off after cutting the entire skin of the steak. As I got the bill, young waitress apologized for burned steak so I accepted the apology and left the restaurant w/charcol smell in my mouth. Conclusion : Yes cooks can make mistake and yes food can be different sometimes but I still can't forget the disgruntled face of that women. She looked at me like a terrorist and all I said was " Does this look medium to you?" read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Does this look medium to you?(After 1Hr of waiting) - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I've been coming to Erawan for years and their food is always consistent. My favorite dish is the Khee Mao. If I'm not in the mood to get noodle, the Pad Kraprow is usually my go-to rice dish (the same flavoring as the Khee Mao). It's my belief that a Thai restaurant should make excellent Pad Thai and Erawan's is delicious. (I'm not much of a dessert person, but my fried ice cream fanatic friend says theirs is the best she's had in Queens.) read more

We had soft shell crab and it was simply great! 2 large crabs and deep fried. The seafood paella was excellent. It was the 2nd time I had it. I think perhaps if lobster tails instead of a whole lobster were used and put in the end of cooking, it would be cooked just right. The rest of the lobster we had was a bit overcooked and the meat stuck to the shell. read more

Really loved this place. Thai can sometimes be mediocre so we were super happy. We started with the chicken satay and spring rolls. All delicious! The Satay was tender and the rolls had a ton of flavor. I got the pad kana which was basically beef and a ton of veggies with garlic rice. It was super fun to get something that felt some what healthy but still had a ton of flavor and was super delicious. The beef was tender. My parents both loved their entrees as well. Overall a really great experience and we'll be back. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is one of my favorite restaurant. I always order Pineapple fried rice... emm~ its so delicious. Also, try Thai Iced Coffee.... It's just good........ I'm definetely going back this week. read more

I actually really like this place, but the only thing holding me back is paying so much for semi authentic Thai food. It's dark and cozy, and the food is presented very nicely - but it is also over priced. The pineapple fried rice is served in a whole pineapple, and the whole crispy fish we ordered was delicious. I'm glad I went, but I also do not think I would go back anytime soon. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

Food here is not consistent. One day it may be the best Thai food the next time it may taste so blend and gross. It's the luck of which chef cook your order. I feel like I need to pray before ordering. read more

Good food, pretty tasty cocktails, nice ambiance and last but not least great service. Always want to go back for more

We love this place great service amazing Thai food.,great drinks, whoever the Chef is an amazing cook. The lighting and ambience are very cozy. you guys need to try this place its worth it. Mario and Eva read more

Love love love the crispy fish, pla som rad. It's super flavorful and delicious--the sauce it comes in, I could eat that on a piece of cardboard if it came that way. The pad kee mao and moo ping were yummy too. We went on a Saturday night, despite how busy it was we got seated right away and didn't feel rushed to finish so they could turn the table over. Will keep coming back as long as the quality of the food and service remains the same :) read more

I haven't been to Erawan in quite a few years, but I'm glad my family stopped by on Christmas Day. It was really crowded when we got there around 8pm, but it cleared out once we got our food. Our waiters were very personable, and our food came out quickly! We got the chicken satay, Thai spare ribs, and shrimp and scallops spring rolls to start; we all loved the spare ribs, but my favorite was the shrimp and scallop spring roll. The chicken satay was pretty standard. For the main course, we ordered the sweet and sour fish (pla sum rod, I believe), porterhouse steak, mixed Asian vegetables, and pineapple fried rice. The only dish I was a little disappointed in was the fish-- it didn't really have much meat on it, but the taste was good. The porterhouse steak was excellent! It was nice and tender, with not too much fat on it. I also really liked the pineapple fried rice. It comes with multiple meats in it (shrimp, sausage and chicken), and I think the sausage really makes a difference in the flavor. For dessert, we got the birthday platter (3 desserts for $23)-- the brownie with green tea ice cream, fried ice cream, and banana spring roll. They were all good but the banana spring roll definitely stood out. I found it funny how our waiter wanted to help us get a good boomerang when he poured the fire on the fried ice cream haha! Our waiter also personally handed us free pens from the restaurant that have a stylus, ruler, and balance in each of them which I thought was pretty cool. Will definitely be coming back here to try more food on the menu! read more

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This is one of the best Thai restaurants around. I love the pad sea ew here. Tried so many other places but this one is the best. Very clean and very nice decor, pleasant. Very calming ambience. Great appetizersand a good selection on food. Also the peanut sauce is great! Love this place!! read more

Came here for a private party for a 1st bday party. I liked the food that was in the buffet. The various dishes that I ate were delish. Especially, the dessert (the birthday cake) which I had two servings of since it was really good. I really liked how the sheet cake wasn't over powered by the icing. It was a vanilla cake with a custard inside. It was so good that when I asked for seconds, the other guests followed my lead. The bathroom was a bit weird. They put random chairs inside in different areas which threw me off. Maybe people want to sit while they are changing diapers? read more

I've been to Erawan a couple of times. Very convenient location and is always super crowded. The restaurant gets a little crammed and can get a little loud. Food tastes great but my one complaint is that the prices are a bit pricier compared to other Thai restaurants I've been to. IG: @twomorebites read more

One of my favorite Thai places in Bayside. My family and I have been coming here for years (10+ years). Their service is quick and the employees are always trying to find a way to accommodate you. I have so many favorites here there are too many to list but here are a few: thai spare ribs, spring rolls, curry puffs, duck salad, pad see ew, pineapple fried rice and of course, pad thai are must-get dishes. They also have delicious options on their specials of the night. Whenever my family goes, we try to order at least one thing new from the specials and always end up liking the dish. Erawan is great for lunch or dinner. It can get busy at night, especially on weekends so try to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

(Review during corona outdoor dining) This is a bit of a difficult time and I have mixed feelings about my experience.... let's start with the good stuff first ! The owner who sat us was very very nice and friendly and our waitress was awesome also super friendly ! We sat outside of course where they have arranged a really pretty seating area. The food was very good and also the drink! I would say under normal conditions I would give a 4 star for sure ... my issue was that the owners were not wearing masks and it made me super uncomfortable, I honestly wanted to leave but I thought to myself the waitress had a mask on so it should be fine.... unfortunately the more I think about it it made me kind of wonder if everybody else inside had masks on, of course I did not go inside the restaurant but the person that washed my silverware or made my drink or cleans the menus or wipes down the tables how do I know if they were wearing masks all the time if the owner is not setting a pristine example of how to behave during this time I'm not sure if everybody else inside including the cooks are wearing masks .. the owner sat us and gave us menus ( no mask or gloves) and the wife was outside watering plants walking around wearing no masks in the dining area ... So I would say, if the owners read this review and choose to wear masks and gloves for the customers to feel most comfortable I will return during this time if they do not begin to wear masks I probably will not return during corona but I will definitely return when things get back to normal because I really do love this restaurant And I want to see them succeed so please have everyone wear a mask and gloves read more

Unusual Thai Fare...Tasty nevertheless...We were there for Dinner on a Thursday evening around 7.30 pm or so. We were seated quickly and the service was quick but not hurrying you up to free up the table. We ordered mostly vegetarian food and the waiter was very nice to go enquire if some Vegetarian dishes used Fish Sauce(my wife doesn't like the smell). He came back with some alternative suggestions. The food was excellent and not the usual Green Curry, Red Curry and Penang Curry dishes at Thai restaurants. They seem to use sauce sparingly and the vegetables and fried tofu were very tasty. Overall an out standing experience and we will be back next time also. The four and half to five stars you see in most reviews is well earned. Great ambiance, food and service! read more

July 4th special! After having my fill of BBQs today, I was looking for a nice cozy joint to end the night. Unfortunately most places either closed early or didn't open at all on this great American holiday. We decided to drive around Bell Blvd to scope out potential options and Erawan caught our attention. Appetizers: crab dumplings and duck spring rolls Entree: seafood paella topped with a 1.5 grilled lobster Honestly... It sounds a lot better than it actually was. Not that it wasn't good... It was just... Deceiving. The crab dumplings were more like shu mai and the duck egg rolls were quite good but it was the sauces paired with these appetizers that made them pop. And the paella. 'Paella'. We should have known better but once I heard lobster I was instantly sold. Sigh. It was a glorified fried rice. At least it still tasted good. I may need to return to give this place another chance... But for now: +1 star for being open on a holiday +1 star for delicious dipping sauces +1 star for delicious grilled lobster read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Seafood 'paella' with a 1.5 lb grilled lobster - Thai Near Me - Flushing, New York

I've been going to Erawan for the last 7 years and it's a family favorite. One of the most consistently delicious Thai places around and it's definitely the number 1 Thai place in NY on my list. Pad Thai is generally the test of how good the Thai food is, so let me start there:The Pad Thai is cooked just right, not too oily and not too sweet and the rice noodles utilized in this dish are cooked "al dente" so they don't fall apart upon picking up. There are small pieces of tofu and the bean sprouts are always fresh. The second staple test item that I always get here is the Thai iced tea--it's delicious and I usually finish it before the entree arrives. I will say that this time I went, it wasn't as good and I was stumped. Moving on, this time we got the steamed dumplings as an appetizer and the spicy shrimp as an entree and both were excellent. Generally everything here is spot on and I've never left feeling unsatisfied. I would highly recommend the crispy whole fish, the pad see eiw, the pad kaprow and the fried ice cream. The service is varied, the servers who have been here for years are consistent--they know the menu and are very attentive. Other servers are not as consistent but they bring great energy. Great for a date or a nice family dinner. read more

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Absolutely wonderful service. Delicious food I highly recommend the pad see ew with their thai iced tea. It is fresh and devine. Enjoy

The best meal 2018 Best food Best service Best deserts So much fun Always good Love this place read more

Very bland food. I love Thai food but this is the worst Thai food I've ever had. We ordered something off the seafood menu and after it arrived they informed us it doesn't come with rice. The massamon curry is super sweet and we barely touched it. We ordered 4 different things and they were all very bad. Also, very very overpriced for the quality they deliver read more

probably one of the best Thai places I've gone . The interior is very authentic .The decor is very ancient style with all the big elephants statues . My family and I had a dinner . The curry puffs ,shrimp appetizers, veg dumpling ,basil fried rice, pad Thai were all at its very best . I would definitely return to try new things. read more

Excellent service, friendly staff and the owners are right there with warm smiles and a welcoming attitude! Outside seating is nice, clean and well tended. Food is served beautifully plated and hot. I recommend the green papaya salad, spicy and fresh! The spicy sautéed eggplant was fabulous and tasty! We also shared the tamarind duck, crispy, light and delicately seasoned to perfection accompanied by nicely prepared spinach and assorted veggies. During this very challenging time, it's such a nice break to enjoy an evening out with the one you love! Try it! read more

Just found mouse droppings in my fried rice... very surprised and very disgusted at the same time.

DIRTY. Place was packed like sardines and menus were sticky. Not the best thai food and more expensive, go to a place on Union Turnpike instead. Much better and won't hurt your wallet as much. read more

Very good, has great service and its outdoor area is very nice! Do not know what the negative reviews are all about - food is great!

My favorite restaurant on Bell Blvd. I've been coming there for many many years. Everything is top notch great quality food and service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great meal and drinks!! I love the Tom Yum Chicken soup it's my favorite soup on the planet!! I also love the Pineapple Fried Rice and Beef and Chicken Satay as well as the Thai Iced Coffee and really everything I've ever tried has been amazing! The owners and Staff are wonderful! read more