This has been one of my frequents for years. Whether I dine in or get take out, the food is always good. 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! read more

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I came here to enjoy a nice dinner with one of my cousins and, one of our friends. 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. read more

Kitchen 79 - Shrimp Dumpling - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Came here with friends yesterday, we ordered tamarind prawn, duck curry, pineapple fried rice with chicken. Pleasantly surprised with the quality here. Everything was not bad. Would definitely like to try their other dishes. The prawn and duck were off of their recommended menu list. They were pretty solid. Overall, I'd come back and try other dishes maybe a padthai. read more

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Great to have found a delicious Thai option near the train station, without having to trek all the way to Elmhurst! The dishes were all delicious, and pricing is just as reasonable as the Elmhurst places. The softshell crab mango salad was my personal favorite, as the dish is very generous with the protein here. Plus the mangos were the succulent sweet kind, which really complemented the fried crabs! One note is that all of their drinks are on the too sweet side, but I think that is just the style of may Thai restaurants in the area! read more

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Delicious! The best Thai food in the area with an extensive menu of classic Thai dishes. One of my favorites is the sweet and sour. read more

Kitchen 79 - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Ate here today by myself after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q. I had ordered and ate the crab rangoons and Thai fried rice that it had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

Kitchen 79 - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

In the area between Sunnyside and Flushing I've tried probably a dozen Thai restaurants. This was my first time at Kitchen 79, took the family. Decor is very clean and modern looking. It has large booths but also the smaller date tables, so good for families and couples. We went with calamari and a fried fish cake, both of which were good, not great but it's fried food at a Thai restaurant. If it was an American restaurant I would call it great, but for Thai I have higher expectations. Now we got the hotpot size of Tom Yum, and boy was it Yum-my! Probably my favorite Tom yum I've had in the past decade. (There's a restaurant in Pittsburgh that's really good). The flat noodle dish was amazing and the green curry was also very good. The waitstaff was extremely kind and helpful. They were so attentive and checked on us multiple times. This will be my favorite spot in the elmhurst area. read more

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My go to place when I'm craving for Thai food in the area. It's a great place to eat with friends or on your own for a solo date! This place is giving calm, cozy, vibes and they have a bar area as well. The staff members are all friendly and service is always a great time. I love going there when it's Happy Hour and if alcohol is not your choice beverage, the Thai iced tea hits the right spot c: Whether it's lunch specials, or happy hours or when it's not even a special, this place has reasonable prices and the food is delicious! All the appetizers are really good (try the Thai chicken wings, chicken satay, roti massam, or the duck rolls (steamed- for photography & deliciousness) c: read more

Kitchen 79 - Pad See Eiw, Fried Duck Rolls and a side of Roti Bread - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Ordered the Gang Phed Ped Yang (crispy duck in red curry, pineapple, lychee, bell pepper) and Prawn Tamarind (fried onion, cashews, bell pepper, side salad) which were both part of the recommended list as well as an order of pineapple fried rice. The first 2 dishes also came with sides of rice. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the crispy duck dish. I never had lychee in a meal before and it was a fun combination. The interior is very cute and perfect for date night. I will be coming back again. read more

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Sometimes, the best restaurants aren't so easily seen. Had to use GPS to locate this spot but that would be the only mere grievance I have of this place for the rest of the experience was pleasant and lovely. For starters, the waitresses are very accommodating, so much so to the point that I'd only have to make a slight gesture to get their attention and they have been very helpful for their service. If I could give more than 5 stars I certainly would for their effort. The place inside is very cozy and slightly lit, giving an intimate feel. It really gives a date night type of feel, if only I had a woman to take with me to this place but I digress. The food was absolutely marvelous. I had fried chicken (Thai Style), a salad with the best thousand island dressing I've had on it, sticky rice which was definitely true to its name along with some sweet heat sauce which gives the rice a Supreme kick in flavor. Oh I also had a mocktail as well, Pink Paradise I think it was called which is basically a mix between a daiquiri and sprite. Goes down pretty nice as a carbonated drink would. I liked this place from the ladies taking my order to the food that was a pleasure to have. I will definitely return here. read more

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This place is Michelin mentioned so we were intrigued. Unfortunately we decided to stop by on our way out and parking in this area is nightmarish for out of towners. We ordered the chicken satay, Panang curry, & pad basil with crispy pork. Panang curry was delicious, they add green beans which was tasty. Pad basil is a must try, that spicy and sweet from the curry is a pleasant combo. Crispy pork is delicious. Chicken satay was great, peanut sauce was a little spicy and the cucumber salad was sweet and vinegary. I didn't get picture of everything. Food was so delicious. Staff was very kind. read more

Kitchen 79 - Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I am Thai-American so I have the luxury of eating Thai food everyday at home and I've been to Thailand several times. I am grateful for this because I LOVE Thai food but this also makes me skeptical of eating Thai food in restaurants because I know how Thai food is supposed to taste like. And also I don't feel the need to eat out at Thai restaurants because why spend money on Thai food when I can just eat it at home? Anyway, at the beginning of 2024, I hung out with friends and we ate at a Thai restaurant in Manhattan and I was extremely disappointed. The dishes were too sweet and didn't taste like authentic Thai food. It gave me the impression that possibly Thai restaurants in Manhattan are trying to appeal to the taste buds and palate of Americans which makes me so sad because I would rather have foreigners know Thai food for how it actually tastes, not the dumbed-down Americanized version. Several months have past and me and my family were in the Jackson Heights area trying to find a place to eat at. I decided on Kitchen 79 since it has pretty good reviews and I wanted to give Thai food in NYC another chance. I'm so happy to say that this place gave me hope for the Thai food scene in NYC. The flavors were on point; there was a mix of salty, sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, just overall savory which is how Thai food is supposed to be. I was ecstatic that nothing on the menu tasted extremely sweet and also, the dishes tasted authentic! Although the food wasn't as savory as I preferred and wasn't 100% authentic like at home or back in Thailand, I will say that Kitchen 79 is a good introduction to someone who has never had Thai food before. In fact, if I were to recommend someone a Thai restaurant, I would tell them to go to Queens, don't go to Manhattan. Queens has way more authentic and affordable Thai restaurants, Manhattan is clearly for tourists. The server at Kitchen 79 was also so nice and accommodating, I would definitely return to this place in the future! We ordered their fried fish, mango salad, pineapple fried rice with shrimp, curry puffs, spring rolls, thai iced tea, crab rangoon, and tod mun goong (fried shrimp cakes), and everything was absolutely delicious. I was very satisfied with the food and service here. Lastly, their Thai iced tea was to die for!!! I felt like I was in heaven after my first sip LMAO. I love it when a food spot makes Thai iced tea correct. read more

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Went to Jackson Heights and tried out Kitchen 79! The staff was super friendly and patient. I went on a Saturday night around 7PM and there was lots of seating. I ordered the curry puffs which was a 5/10. They were a little cold. I also ordered the Pad Kee Mao with Shrimp (medium spice level). I should have gotten it spicier because the spice was not too hot. The food was made fresh and I enjoyed that the peppers were sliced more thin. It costs around $18 with the shrimp. It was a 7/10. Decent portion if you are not super hungry. read more

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Thai done right! Ready, set, RUNNN to Kitchen 79 for some amazing & authentic Thai food. Whether it's lunch or dinner, this place never disappoints. Lunch special till 4pm is a steal - appetizer + entree at a great price. We're already planning our next visit for more food adventures Swipe to see the mouthwatering dishes up close! read more

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One of the best Thai restaurants I've been to in America. I'm from Malaysia and have visited Thailand more times than I can count and have always been disappointed by American Thai restaurants. But not at Kitchen 79. The pad see ew is possibly the best I've had in the US. It was saucy without being too wet, the flavors were just right, not too salty or bland. The other dishes were spectacular but the pad see ew really took the prize (and I only tried one bite of my friend's plate!) The service was excellent and the waiters were joking with us throughout the evening. They were very attentive and since the entire staff was Thai, I really could feel the authenticity through the food! The ambiance was nice and relaxing, not too crowded or loud. There was even a nice wall for guests to take photos next to. I can't wait till the next time I'm in the Jackson Heights area because this restaurant was incredible. Thankfully we couldn't get into the restaurant we had originally planned to go to and found our way into Kitchen 79! read more

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The crispy duck salad was delicious, with ample amount of the protein. The papaya salad was not to my liking though. Way too much sauce and lacking spice. Good but not what was expected. read more

Kitchen 79 - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Kitchen 79 - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Kitchen 79 is an authentic Thai cuisine located in elmhurst. The fried calamari was my favorite. Very tender and juicy I highly recommend. The chicken satay pairs so well with the peanut sauce. I wished they gave more sauce for the gang pheromones per yaang and the duck could be a bit more crispy but overall very delicious. The waiter was very sweet and looked out for us so we don't over order. The atmosphere is very nice perfect for a date night. Extra Good came fast Server was sweet and patient Atmosphere is aesthetic read more

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This Thai spot has one of the best pad thai in the Jackson heights area. I have ordered from them several times and it's always delicious. The chicken pad thai has a lot of chicken and the noodles are always perfectly cooked and pair so well with the peanuts and other vegetables. What I especially like about this place is that their lunch menu comes with several options for your appetizers that are included in their lunch special. I have tried their fried tofu with a chili sauce which is absolutely delicious. Their thai iced coffee is also very good, it is sweet and energizing. Ordering from them through seamless is always an easy process and they do a great job of packaging and sending all the correct items. read more

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Delicious specialty dishes and definitely worth trying since there's a selection of spicy and non spicy. Flavorful food and friendly service! A beautiful decorative space and a place to return to again! read more

Kitchen 79 - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I wanted to treat myself to a nice Thai restaurant and noticed that this place had nice review. I wanted real spicy and fishy Thai food and this place delivered! Food: 4/5 We started with the Po Pia Sod (thai summer roll) which was okay. They used raw scallions (aka: green onions) which was quite overpowering and masked the rest of the ingredients for me. Our entrees was Pla Neung Ma Nao (aka: Red Snapper with Sweet and Sour sauce) which comes with side of rice and Gauy Tiew Ped Toon (Duck Noodle Soup). I really enjoyed both entrees and they were great to share between too. The duck was a very savory and sweet dish and the fish was spicy and tart. Lastly, we have finished with a green tea ice cream (which had fruit loops at the bottem) since most of their other options like fried ice cream were unavailable. Service: 5/5 I really enjoyed the service from the team here. They were attentive and gave us small bowls to share our entrees. They were also great at suggesting entrees. All in all, I would definitely come back for a nice birthday dinner and date night. I really enjoyed the ambiance and food it is just date night pricey!! read more

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Excellent all the way around. Visiting from out of state. Excellent food and service. Had the drunken noodles w med spice. Just the right amount to cause a little pain but good pain if you know what i mean. Highly recommend. Liquor license coming soon read more

I've ordered from Kitchen 79 a bunch of times, as I work in Jackson Heights. I'm a big fan of their lunch specials. The prices are fair and the portions are a decent size. My go-to's are the Pad Thai and the Pineapple Fried Rice. Each dish has really great flavors. The lunch specials also come with an appetizer. We normally get a spring roll and a crab rangoon. The prices are fair and the serving sizes are pretty average. Overall, it's always a very good lunch. read more

I really enjoyed the chicken pad thai take out here! Fresh, chewy noodles, just the right balance of sauce, crushed peanuts, and bean sprouts. Staff were very friendly, and there was a very trendy and updated interior design! read more

They take a break around 4-5pm so avoid showing up at that time. Either go early or later. Been coming here for over 5 years and it's still one of my favorite Thai places. You can change the spice level on most dishes. I always go with mild. Thai iced tea 10/10 Pad kee mau 8/10 Khao soi 8/10 PECK GAI MAK KHAMIN TORD 8/10 read more

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Kitchen 79 is near Little Thailand Way, the largest concentration of Thais in New York. That is a fairly small concentration. The Queens population of Thais is much smaller than say the Los Angeles population of Thais. It is way way smaller than the Queens population of Colombians. What this means is that while many ethnic restaurants in Queens serves a large customer base of their own co-nationals, Thai places tend to serve a generic population of Americans. So while a Colombian restaurant can be be uncompromisingly Colombian, Kitchen 79 sort of has to be half American Thai and half Thai Thai. American Thai food is outstanding food ... So as a Yelper, you can not do badly either way. You also have the option of ordering Northern Thai or Southern Thai. Atypically, for an American place, they offer both kinds of dishes. I ordered a Southern style curry with squid, in this case a Penang curry. The waiter saw that I was old and Anglo, and brought me a nice mild version. It was wonderful - and yes - Thai people do eat mild food sometimes. The squid was absolutely first rate. The Penang curry itself was comfort food, sweet and coconut-y. Coconut milk is your friend. An altogether pleasant place. It does not have the crackling fire of a lot of other Queens places. There are a lot of Queens restaurants where immigrant families bring Their grandmothers, Their children and All of their friends. The TV there has the soccer game that everyone wants to watch. But the food at Kitchen 79 is nice. read more

Kitchen 79 is simply amazing! The staff are very friendly, welcoming and highly professional. The restaurant's ambiance is warm and inviting with beautifully decorated walls with gorgeous Thai decor. I especially love the bar area that has a wide variety of drinks. I recommend the plum wine. It's exquisite! It's very sweet and I love the presentation with the type of wine glasses that the restaurant uses. I can recommend the whole fried fish that looks so fresh like they just took it out of the ocean right before they brought it to the table! They have just about every authentic Thai dish you can think of from the fried pineapple rice to the Vegan Pad Thai, you'll want to try it all. Best of all the prices are very affordable. It's an excellent spot to bring small groups from a family outing or to impress your business partners and co-workers. There's even a flaming desert that will make your eyes dance and your taste buds sing! Try Kitchen 79 for yourself. Trust me you won't be disappointed. The neighborhood surrounding is full of Asian-Americans who migrated to the United States and settled in this mostly migrant neighborhood. I lived in the area in the past for over 7 years and I became the most culturally competent individual in my peer group. Restaurants like Kitchen 79 balance price with high quality and authenticity. I will update this post with photos shortly. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! read more

Delicious authentic Thai food, great service, and nice ambiance! This is a small lovely restaurant that us great for taking a date, eating with family, or getting takeout. The decor inside is modern and relaxed. The server was able to explain the meaning behind the Thai food names, too. They also serve a larger variety of Thai food here that I haven't seen in other Thai restaurants. I look forward to going back to try their other dishes! read more

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Second time eating here I must say excellent choice, sumptious cousine and impeccable atmosphere.

Great Thai that is conveniently located near the 7 train. Highly recommend Crying Tiger (beef) and Moo Yang (pork). Both are very tender and flavorful. The Pad Thai is a little on the sweet side and the portion size is large. The space is nice - a black and white theme and doesn't look like a Thai restaurant. I appreciate the tables are spaced apart so you don't feel like you're right on top of other people. read more

Pretty solid food for when you're in the area. I went on a weekday and it wasn't packed. The service is good as in food came out in a timely manner. Overall nothing crazy but just a local spot to try some Thai cuisine. read more

We came here many many years ago and it was okay. Came again last night, May 2023, and the food hit all the right ways for us. It has improved a lot since we last went about 2015 or so. Last night, the food was bussin', no cap. We had a delicious meal. There was barely any customers because we were early but yet the service was not too attentive and a bit slow nonetheless we were happy. The service is really nice.. I would go back again without waiting for many years next time around. Ordered: Pad Woon Sen (stir fried glass noodles) Guay Tiew Khua Gai (stir fried flat noodles) Pineapple fried rice Kana moo krob (chinese broccoli and crispy pork) read more

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Food is consistently great. Easy to order on the phone- friendly and efficient person on the other end. Great lunch deals - $12.50 for meal + appetizer! read more

Came here for dinner after a long trip. Seemed like a quiet place - we were just a walk in and they had enough seats for all five of us. Food was great and came out fairly quickly and our server was very nice. Highly recommend their Thai ice tea!! read more

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This was my first time visiting Kitchen 79. It is a very nice and cozy restaurant. Our server was very friendly, and took our order within a few minutes after being sat down. I enjoyed the Crab Rangoons with Squid Pad Thai and Thai Ice Green Tea. The Crab Rangoons were crispy and covered in a red sweet and chilly sauce filled with delicious crab meat and cream cheese. This was my first time trying The Squid Pad Thai, served with Fried rice noodle with Squid, tamarind, bean sprouts, egg, scallion, and peanut. And the Thai Ice Green Tea was a perfect mixture of a sweet and bitter beverage. I will definitely come back to Kitchen 79 whenever I am in the mood for Thai cuisine. Beware if you're driving, as finding parking in that area is a complete nightmare. Your best option is to leave your car on a mater on Roosevelt Ave or 37th ave unless you get lucky. read more

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A very nice little find in the Jackson Heights area. I have bookmarked this restaurant awhile back and I finally have a chance to bring the family here for dinner. All the items we ordered were delicious and flavorful. Very authentic Thai dishes as my mother-in-law said she could taste the fish sauce but very well balanced! For appetizers we ordered - Fried Calamari - Chives Panncakes - Papaya Salad Entrees ordered to share - Tamarind Duck - Grilled Pork Chop - Pad See Eew with beef Finished off with the following desserts - Lychee Creme Brulee - Fried Banana with Coconut ice-cream Drinks - Lychee Sangria - Lychese Mimosa - Thai iced coffee - Sapporo beer read more

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Service is good, vibe is good. Went on a weekday night and there wasn't that many tables. Thai ice tea and ice green tea are good price for it's portion! Green curry also pretty good portion, I like how there's actually a lot of curry. Fried calamari coating was crispy but too hard bite in, salmon was not an amazing flavor to me. Chicken satay is relatively dry too. read more

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I tried their food couple of times. Although their reviews are unbelievable high! I find other Thai restaurants nearby more authentic. A bit too sweet overall and I guess in the neighborhood there are many better Thai food options so I won't say I would recommend:( read more

Kitchen 79 - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Food is okay, overall nothing special. I like the crab fried rice with the spicy seafood sauce. The glass noodle is mediocre, too little seafood for that much noodle. I don't really like their curry puff. Tom yum is okay. Menu has a lot of optons and pice is pretty cheap read more

Kitchen 79 - Koong oop woosen Crab fried rice - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Thai food here is an introduction to a experience of food from an area most people that live here but don't travel Staff helpful with the menu and the food is very fresh and good. The room cozy and warm. Prices are inviting read more