So, I've known about this place forever, but haven't been able to go…read more Finally make it during lunch and I loved it. Service: it's nice. They definitely didn't tell me that lunch specials were available before I ordered my soup. Other than that, everyone is pleasant. Space: they have two sides, so plenty of space, but nights and weekends can get pretty packed, so keep that in mind. Food: I ordered Tom Yum soup and a lunch drunken noodle with a Thai iced tea. I only had the soup there and took the entire lunch special to go. Just based off of the soup, I will be going back. It was delicious and PACKED to the MAX! Writing this now, I can still imagine. Drunken Noodles were also really tasty. I like mine spicy and it could have been made spicier, but that's not even a real complaint. Also- the one next to me had this dish which reminded me of pad see ew but in a gravy. Looked delicious!! I will be back for whatever she had. Overall: the entire block is like a little Thai street. There are lots of Thai food options and I finally made it to Ayada. Super happy with my meal and excited to go back with some people and enjoy.

So happy I got to try this place out in Little Thailand at Elmhurst! We walked without any…read morereservations and was able to get a spot very quickly. The server was so nice and accomodating to us! - Tom Yum Soup - Such a great soup! The flavor was super rich which contrasted very well with the fresh mushrooms. - Crispy Duck Panang Curry - I love that this dish came with rice as I feel like at most Thai restaurants in the city you need to order it on the side. The duck was extremely crispy and the flavor of the breast went very well with the rich curry. - Raw Shrimp Salad - I've never had this dish before so I was very interested in its flavor and it delivered! The shrimp had such a wonderful sour but fresh flavor while the inside of the shrimp was slightly soft almost like an uni texture. The best word to describe it was umami! The raw bitter melon and the garlic was also interesting to contrast the fishy flavor of the shrimp although we didn't really finish these side pieces at the end. I wish they cleaned the shrimp a bit better as there were still some poop tracks in the shrimp. Overall, a wonderful restaurant and would be very happy to come back to try more of their items!

Best thing ever!!! Must try!! worth it, service is good and clean environment…read more Best thing ever!!! Must try!! worth it, service is good and clean environment

Small Thai restaurant on the side street that does a lot of meals as well as Thai style desserts…read more This place only seats maybe 20-24 people at most and the tables are tiny so keep that in mind. I do wish the tables and seating were more comfortable-the tables are cute- they are made out of old singer sewing bases. However cuz the bases are narrow your knees constantly bump into it The chairs/benches are also very narrow so keep this in mind as you won't be sitting there long. The food was fairly priced for the portions and was cooked to order. I did wish that my fish dish was on the crispier side but it was very flavorful and pungent. The soup has a nice kick to it and our appetizer was delicious. Would def go back again to try more items.

Bring cash or pay via Zelle!…read more The ladies who work there are so friendly and helpful with the menu! There are 10 level of spices! So know your spice when you are ready to order!! Such a cute interior, although a bit tight! And would be tough for a big group to get a table! But I want to go back already to try difference dishes!!

A bit different from the Thai food you're probably used to but change is sometimes good!…read moreWe had some of the best fish and chicken we've ever had and also loved the starter salad. Chicken was so so crispy and you could just head the crunch with every bite. Fish was also great and prepared really well. Staff were nice and could help you with recommendations as needed! It's not a huge establishment and is pretty popular so you may want to expect a wait time I believe it's cash only so bring cash!

Did ayce. It was amazing and the service was immaculate. The server and chefs were so nice.read more

I came with my mom for her birthday since she wanted Thai food. I took her up on her wish, and…read morefound Na Rath under "hot & new" restaurants. When I saw that it was AYCE Thai food AND sushi?! I was sold. Everything was spectacular from start to finish. We started with the pompano fish with mango salad & the Tom Yum Kung. The fish was crispy and the mango salad was so flavorful. I was impressed with the giant prawns in the soup. Already we were half full finishing the main entrees. For the buffet options, we ordered salmon sashimi, seafood pad see ew, Moo Ping Thai bbq pork, and Nur Yang steak. I would devour everything again except for the steak, which I found bland and not tasty. Overall service was A++. The music playing was fun. I'm very excited for what's to come for this new restaurant. Can't wait to tell all my friends & fam about it!

This has been one of my frequents for years. Whether I dine in or get take out, the food is always…read moregood. I can truly say I haven't had one bad meal. Today's meal: Chive Cakes, Spicy Green Curry, and Thai Iced Tea. Had it delivered to the house. Everything came hot, packed nicely, and delicious. Also reasonably priced. And the decor inside is always pretty. Give them a try!

I came here to enjoy a nice dinner with one of my cousins and, one of our friends…read more Pad Kee Mao has to be one of my main go-to dishes, each time I dine in a Thai restaurant I try to order the famous Pad Kee Mao, or the way English speakers like to call it the drunken noodle Most of the time, if I can, I try to order the beef and extra chicken version. This time was no exception. The flavors were unique, the noodles were exceptional, the meat was tender, the level of spice was good, and the portion was pretty big. The amount of the protein was generous and the extra protein gave it an extra touch, We shared the shrimp dumplings, the texture , and the flavor was marvelous. The services were nice, super attentive, and polite, she did a great job with the table. The ambiance is pretty chill and can be romantic.

I have been coming to this restaurant ever since I was a little kid and I still continue to visit…read moreit frequently even as an adult. The food here is seriously always so good and the service is extremely quick. The small shop only has limited seating but the food gets prepared in a blink of the eye. My go to here is always the pad Thai. My only complaint is that the dried tofu use to be a lot better and use to soak up the delicious sauces making every bite of tofu super flavorful. They did change their tofu a few years ago but the flavor of the pad Thai is still one of my favorite around so I have learned to accept it and move past it. Definitely one of my favorite Thai places and I could just be biased from my childhood memories but the pad Thai will definitely never disappoint!

Authentic Thai spot with interesting menu items. I ordered Pad Prik (but apparently not the same as…read morePad Prik King, which is the dried red curry I was anticipating) which was tasty but heavily seasoned with soy sauce. The inside is small with only around 6 tables. My friend ordered a different menu, maybe it was due to the snowy weather but some of the veggies on the plate came out frozen, with ice coated. So maybe stick to the hot plates.

I have been going to this place since high school, and it is still one of my most favorite Thai…read morefood places in Queens. The food is always great and the service is good too. I wish the place was a little bit bigger because of how busy it can get, but that only shows you how much people love their food and how worth it that is. we always get the basil fried rice, the calamari, the drunken noodles, curry puffs, red curry, and everything is always so freaking delicious.

I'm glad i gave this place another try after the new owners took over cause the food is really good…read morenow. This is the only place i will eat yentafo at. And there's so many options! Love it

Came on a Saturday at 5 pm right before the rush. Our server was super sweet and friendly and gave…read morea couple of recommendations. She also started us off with some complimentary popcorn. Surf & turf skewers: My least favorite dish of the night. I found most of the skewers a bit dry. Larb beef & tripe: the Larb was super flavorful and delicious. We got a side of sticky rice as well and it paired really nicely together. Crab fried rice: Generous amount of crab and nice wok hay. The rice also had a nice chew to it that I enjoyed. Salt encrusted tilapia: I wish there was a bigger vermicelli noodle portion on the side but I really liked the tilapia. It was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone and the sauce complemented it perfectly. Don't forget to remove the salt crust!

I genuinely don't understand the hype around Zaab Zaab Elmhurst. We ordered the fried rice, drunken…read morenoodles, pad kra pao, and the ribeye steak. The steak was the only dish that showed any sign of life. Everything else tasted as if it had been rinsed with water before being served--completely stripped of seasoning, aroma, and any trace of authentic Thai flavor. It's astonishing that a restaurant with such a strong reputation could produce food that's less flavorful than the faux Thai takeout spots tucked inside Chinese restaurants off the Ohio Turnpike. That's not an exaggeration. What's even more baffling is the location. In the heart of Queens, surrounded by Thai restaurants serving bold, vibrant, unapologetically flavorful food, Zaab Zaab somehow manages to be a culinary desert. The fried rice was bland, the drunken noodles were lifeless, and the pad kra pao lacked the punch, basil, heat, and savoriness that define the dish. It honestly felt as though the menu had been engineered for diners who think black pepper is adventurous. Instead of authentic Thai flavors, everything seemed toned down to the point of being unrecognizable. For a restaurant with this reputation, the meal was a massive letdown. There are countless nearby Thai restaurants that deliver the bold, aromatic flavors Thailand is known for. Save your money and your appetite for one of them.