So happy to see this place has doubled in size (still tiny). The noodles are top notch, the spices aren't playing, and service is friendly and fast. It was a beautiful day and they had the front windows all the way open, if I closed my eyes I could imagine I was on vacation as I sipped my mango juice topped with coconut cream! read more

The service here is pretty quick but the staff only checks up on you to order and to pay if that matters. The service was quick. We probably got our food within 10 minutes of ordering. I think we actually waited longer to order than to wait for our food. It's super cute on the inside as well. We ordered the sriracha noodle special, chili pepper wok steak, and the chicken fried rice. Chicken fried rice was plain, nothing special and tasted just like how you would expect it too. The steak was had a nice curry sauce to it and wasn't spicy at all. It paired well with the fried rice. The best thing that the whole table loved was the sriracha noodles with shrimp special. It had a little kick of spice, the shrimp was pretty big, and wonderful flavors. The only thing is that it's pretty pricey but it fed the three of us. read more

Solid Thai food. Good fast and friendly service. Place is fairly small - perhaps no more than 50 seats overall. Larb duck is Homemade noodles are good. The only negative for me is the sweet flavor in my noodle soup/sauce. My sugar tolerance for savory food is super low to non existent, so even a tiny hint of sweet taste is somewhat ruining the experience. read more

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Pure Thai Cookhouse--this restaurant has been around for a while and now I can see why. When it first opened many years ago, I came here a couple times in person and honestly wasn't impressed. However my latest try showed that their menu evolution has gained flavor momentum, so I'll be back! For takeout a couple weeks ago I ordered: - RATCHABURI PORK & CRAB DRY NOODLES $22 handmade egg noodles, roasted pork, crab meat, yu choy, scallion: tasty, the noodles were a good texture not too soggy or firm, roasted pork and crab were fair portions. The soup is savory and light. A solid meal! - AYUTTHAYA BOAT NOODLE SOUP $23 thin rice noodles, braised beef, beef loin, meatballs, beef tendon, water spinach, basil, cilantro, beansprouts and cow blood cinnamon beef broth: there's a note "not recommend for novices-please no returns" which is for those that aren't familiar with this type of meaty, slightly earthy flavor. For those uninitiated, It sounds more exotic than it is--really it's very delicious! I would prefer a bit more noodles and think it's probably be better eaten hot in person at the restaurant. The whole dish was overall light--rice noodles, raw herbs, sliced beef, with a medium spicy kick from the soup. Note that medium spicy is still pretty spicy so take that into account! I didn't have any issues with timing of my take out, it took about 25 minutes for food to be ready. read more

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my noodles were a bit cold, but otherwise it was good. also tried the khao soi and a veggie dish but nothing was super spectacular. definitely a run of the mill thai place in nyc. no wait on a friday night which was nice pre-show! read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Ratachaburi Pork & Dry Crab Noodle - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

In the past 15 years the Thai population in the US has doubled in size, and it's a community that opens a lot of restaurants. Manhattan's Thai food history reflects a cycle of immigration, culinary establishment, and geographical shifts, bolstered by national efforts to spread Thai culture through food. For decades, Hell's Kitchen, especially 9th Avenue (between 36th and 53rd St), was the spot for authentic Thai cuisine. Located between 51st and 52nd Street on 9th Avenue, my partner, my family, and I decided to have lunch at Pure Thai Cookhouse. A reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering the very popular husband-and-wife team establishment, we were greeted by the staff and got a round table by the window instead of the picnic bench-style table in their long and narrow paneled interior with vintage Thai movie posters invoking the outdoor street food culture. Their menu features the classic dishes one would find at a Thai restaurant (curries, stir-fries, and homemade noodles). For appetizers to share, we decided on the Mixed Appetizers, which featured 2 steamed vegetable dumplings, 2 root vegetable curry puffs, and 2 vegetable spring rolls. For our main meal, we opted for Pad See Ew with beef, Pad Thai with shrimp, Crab Fried Rice, and Wok Roasted Chili with Shrimp. The flavors were authentic and well-balanced. Each dish incorporated saltiness, aromatic spices and herbs, spiciness, sweetness, and sourness. If the dish does not tick all these boxes, then it is not truly Thai. We're convinced that almost anything on the menu would be great as is, with no tweaking or extra spice needed. Service was fast and friendly. Our server was Bew. One can truly experience real Thai cuisine without having to fly to Thailand. read more

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I haven't tried all the newer Thai options in the area, but think this one is still really solid. Walk-in wait wasn't crazy on a Saturday night. Root Vegetable Puffs, Fried Rice with Crab Meat, Crab and Pork Dry Noodles, Duck Noodle Soup, and the special fish curry (chu-chee pla),egg omelette with shallot and the pumpkin custard dessert. And when my friend from Thailand visited, her family also brought her here so that affirms the authenticity! read more

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This place has expanded with two sections of seating. The menu is quite extensive now and has some unique dishes that other Thai restaurants don't. The tom yum noodle soup had a delicious, fragrant broth with a nice kick. A slightly bit too creamy for my palate but good. I forgot the name of the other dish but it was good although I didn't like it as much. I preferred their rice noodles here which were properly cooked. But the broth was a bit too sweet for my liking. Such friendly, attentive service! read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Tom yum noodle soup - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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This was my first time trying Pure Thai Cookhouse. The service here is kind and friendly, and the food is good. There was no wait for a table as my friends and I did a walk in on a evening weekday. I had the Pad See Ew with beef. There was a lot of beef but very few noodles. I came here with a party of five, and we each enjoyed our food, but all thought the portion sizes were smaller than expected. I also felt that rules such as requiring customers to order more than appetizers are not mindful of those who are trying to be conscious of their portion control. I know that I am someone that likes to eat a lot, but at times I do have friends that are more conscious of what they eat. read more

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Nestled in Hell's Kitchen, Pure Thai Cookhouse have some very unique dishes. My friend and I both ordered the Crab and Pork Dry Noodles which was super flavorful. It was an interesting and unique display of Thai cuisine and super tasty. The restaurant is a bit smaller in size but super quaint and just right for my catchup with a friend. Highly recommend this spot if you want a cozy spot in Hells Kitchen. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Pork + Crab dry noodles - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Pure Thai really hit the spot. I ordered the vermicelli noodle soup with beef and was happy to find the broth full of flavor without being too salty, which was something I was worried about at first. It was light, comforting, and so so good that I finished the entire bowl. The best part though was dessert, the egg custard on sticky rice. It was perfectly sweet, soft, and melted in my mouth, making it the perfect ending to an already delicious meal. Definitely coming back and bringing friends along. There's plenty of space. read more

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Ordered green curry (with beef) and mango sticky rice. Total cost $38. The curry came very fast, and was watery. Taste was meh. Same with the mango sticky rice. Seemed not fresh. The sticky rice was cold to taste. Both very disappointing read more

Nice place to get a bowl of Thai noodles. Made a reservation online and we were promptly seated when we arrived. I enjoyed the two dishes I got which were the dry noodles with crab (sort of sweet) and the pork noodles (sour and salty). The pork was very good as well. Solid noodle dish. Prices as expected for Hells Kitchen and the joint had ample seating with hooks to hang up your stuff. Overall nice meal would return if you are in the mood for some soup noodles and pork. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Sukhothai Pork Noodle - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I think if you close your eyes and threw something, it would hit a Thai restaurant in Hell's kitchen - there are so many options, but the one with the best reviews consistently seems to be Pure Thai - we started with the mixed appetizers which came with two root vegetables puffs, two steamed vegetable dumplings, and two crispy spring rolls. I wish they had a sampler that came with meat options. the root puffs should be called curry puffs were super unique and tasted like an Indian dish. super hearty!! very potato forward. there were 3 of us so didn't get to try the others as it came with 2 each - we got the wok chili turmeric with beef which was exploding with rich flavor. the beef and vegetables were sitting in such a flavorful strong sauce that we all ate on its own with our spoons after - the ratchaburi crab and pork dry noodles was a very interesting dish. it was light and fresh even with the fatty chewy chunks of pork. I do think the ingredients didn't go together that well without a sauce or broth base, but you can tell they make their own noodles by how chewy these egg noodles were - the pad kee moa with chicken stole the show! these noodles were doughy and soft yet bouncey. I have no idea how they didn't stick together. they almost melted on your tongue. phenomenal!!! - the chicken was OK but the sauce and vegetables complimented the dish so well. it wasn't too spicy for our taste bud sensitive friend - prices are reasonable and the workers are so kind. two rooms so looks way smaller than it really is from the outside read more

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The food here is super tasty! I love the Pad Thai noodles, they're really chewy which is the perfect texture to me. The Thai Iced Tea here is a little too sweet for my preference but the creamy consistency is great. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I decided to have an early dinner one day when I was busy running errands along 9th Avenue and I had never been here before. 9th Avenue is laced with many Thai restaurants which I had already eaten at and I wanted to try a new pkace. It is a small space [almost like a railroad apartment] two similar spaces side by side. I was seated immediately and water was brought to the table. i looked over the menu and decided on the pad thai with shrimp. It arrived promptly and was hot and delicious. I saw that other patrons in the restaurant were thai so I felt this was a good sign in term of food quality. My food was served in a bowl and it seemed a little on the meager side but there were enough shrimps to make up for this. I finished my meal, paid the check and in summary, it is a pleasant place for Thai food, it has a nice vibe, it is not expensive, the staff was very pleasant and I would return and recommend giving this restaurant a try if you have not done so already. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - My pad thai meal with shrimp at the Pour Thai Cookshouse. - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I can't believe I've never reviewed one of my favorite Thai spots. Some of my favorite dishes are the curry puffs and green curry. The pad thai, Thai tea, and beef soup are also great! Especially in the colder months. The service has always been great, the staff are friendly and everything is super authentic. I highly recommend this spot if you're in the area. read more

First thai food stop I've tried in ny! We got pad thai, papaya salad, duck noodle, pork noodle, one of the special seafood noodle, and mango sticky rice. Overall everything was really good! Mango sticky rice was a bit too sweet though. read more

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I came here as a recommendation from a friend for great Thai food and I was not let down. The food here was truly 10/10! We loved everything we got, from the spring rolls to the main course. The food was hardy and delicious. I got the Pa-Yao Beef Noodle Soup and it was fantastic. My husband got the roasted chili shrimp and he really enjoyed them. The service was kind of sparse, and the seating was a little crammed. The chairs are also really uncomfortable if you're sitting on a little metal stool with no back. I think that's what's keeping this place from 5 stars is the seating and service, because the food was great! It wasn't horrible or anything though, just something to note. For the food, I'd definitely come back. I already suggested it to my friend who will be in NYC this month! read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Pa-Yao Beef Noodle - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a gem. The ambiance is quirky. The food is very good. The service is friendly. I've only tried some of the apps and noodles here. Everything was really good. My only minor complaint is that they are a bit pricier and portions are a tad smaller than other Thai restaurants in the area. But since my go-to place closed down, I'll be here for my Thai fix. Highly recommend! read more

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Eh I did not like this place. We ordered the chicken satay appetizer. It was a solid 5 and with the sauce a 7. From there unfortunately the food was disappointing. I ordered the chicken with Basel and green beans. It was salty and tastes fishy although it came with chicken not fish. My daughter ordered the garlic chicken with veggies and hers was edible yet nothing to rave about. My sister got the pad Thai shrimp which was average. It was a solid C, she's had better. I would not come here again. I'd go to Thai Villa. That's where we wanted to go but they had no reservations on a Friday night. Also why come ask us how everything is and then not care (disregard) when we tell you that we don't like a dish? Don't pretend to "care". It's quite patronizing and rude. After I posted this I saw I've been here 4 years ago!!! Errrr I wish I had paid attention. Also this place is freaking expensive!!!! read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - $20 for an appetizer of 3 chicken satay?!!!! WTH - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Thai cuisine is in my top 3 favorite cuisines ever. So much so that I've traveled to Bangkok to eat and learn to cook more than 3 times now. While I have my usual Thai restaurant go tos, Pure Thai is now my favorite when it comes to their noodle soups! I've just recently tried both their beef and roasted pork soups with rice noodles and they were so delicious and comforting! They also do their Thai iced tea just right and have good vegetable spring rolls! Service is warm and friendly even if they get so packed and busy. The restroom is spacious and clean especially in their expanded section which we usually enjoy better. Can't wait to come back soon for my Thai noodle soup fix! :) read more

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nom nom nom nom nom. so good this was delicious and i appreciated this thai food. delicious! the ambiance is sooo cute last night was a movie it was so scenic. quick staff and service! read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Pad Thai with Beef - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

A very small, very nice restaurant. The food was excellent and well cooked, the atmosphere was super casual, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was attentive and super quick. My only gripe is the "use your device" menus. Can't stand those. read more

I've never been to Thailand. I don't know if this place is "legit" or not... but I love it! When I lived in the 'hood, this place was on the regular rotation. The Pa-Yao Beef Noodle Soup with the Hand-Pulled Egg Noodles is spectacular. It's a destination dish. Well worth the subway ride/cab fare/citibike/Über surge pricing. If the ribs are on special, get them too. The Papaya Salad is great, too. It's one of the best in the city. Service is good, but you can't rush quality from this kitchen so be patient! The vibe in the place is lively. Always a good energy. (Make a reservation!) read more

Very good authentic Thai in this casually cool Hell's kitchen place. Attentive and quick service make this a great place to get your Thai fix. read more

This place has really good thai food! Plus service is so friendly and attentive. And i love the vibes, super cozy. My friend and I shared the mixed appetizer, duck soup and pork and crab noodles. I think my favorite was the pork and crab noods. This restaurant is known for their noodles btw! read more

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Came here for lunch and ordered one of the specials (not sure if it's still on the menu as they seem to rotate some items). I ordered the Khao Khao Moo, which is a slow braised pork leg dish. It was very delicious and the meat was tender. The dish had more of a Chinese flavor, but I wanted to try something you don't see at every Thai restaurant. While it was tasty, nothing about it in particular stood out. However, service was definitely 5 stars. My friends were seated before I got there and ordered for me. The food happened to come out quickly and they were nice enough to try to reheat my food when I arrived. Staff was very attentive as well! They have lots of noodle soup options, so may come back to try in the future if I'm around the area. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Khao Kha Moo (slow braised pork leg) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious, efficient, and affordable, Pure Thai Cookhouse is a fantastic little restaurant for a quick and scrumptious meal! read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant has the best Pad Thai in the US. It's perfect for noodle texture and flavor! The green curry will always served in medium spicy so you have to be careful if you don't like spicy food. The noodle soup is also good. The vibe will make you feel like you're having your meal in Thailand. The service is quick and nice. read more

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3 star food, 5 star service. We got the green curry beef, root vegetable puffs, and sukhothai pork dry soup. The green curry was our least favorite. Not good. Too liquidy of curry and it could've been a little thicker. The pork sukhothai was good. Fresh. The noodles were tasty. The root vegetable puff was my favorite. I love the sweet potato inside and the sauce was the most delectable thing I've tasted in a bit. A really sweet sauce. Service was tremendous. Such friendly faces and they sat us down with no reservation within 2 minutes. Really appreciate how well they took care of us. Food was about $20 for entrees. I just wish the quality had been better and more jaw dropping like Thai food normally is. read more

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Food tastes fresh and clean, although I did find myself craving a bit more ingenuity with Thai spices and flavors. Each dish we tried was solid, and the mango sticky rice as well. Would come back to try some of the other dishes in case I'm missing out! read more

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Me another thai spot. This place was super cute and cozy. Felt hole in the wall but it's really not! Came here for a team dinner and the flavors in our dishes did not disappoint. although narrow layout, we were seated well and dishes were piping hot out of the kitchen. everything was delicious and I would definitely go back if in the area. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here is really great, and there are plenty of uncommon dishes on the menu. For appetizers, we had vegetable dumplings, curry puffs, and spring rolls. The vegetable dumplings were my favorite due to the peanut in the filling, which added some nice dimension. The spring rolls were nice and crispy, and the curry puffs were flaky and spicy. The curry was absolutely delicious. Packed with vegetables and plenty of tofu, and a creamy, herbaceous, and spicy base. It comes with jasmine rice on the side as well. Overall, the meal wasn't terribly expensive either - for six people splitting the appetizers and each getting an entree, the meal worked out to about $35 per person. This restaurant is certainly worth a visit. read more

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It's been over 7 years since we last came here and the food has stayed the same or gotten better! We came early, right when they opened at 11:30am and didn't have to wait, which was fantastic. The lines could get pretty long based on our old, previous experiences. The flavors of the dishes were all good. I can't find any fault with the dishes. Note that the spice level is for real here. There are menu items that say they don't give refunds or changes if a dish is too spicy (and they warned you). That red sauce accompanying the Pa Yao Beef Noodle is small but really mighty. read more

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We didn't have reservations, but was seated quickly. The service was fast and great. The beef pad see ew was delicious, with the beef being tender and full of flavor. I really enjoyed my ground chicken with basil and green beans. Spicy was the way to go, but that's just my style. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I had a very tasty dinner here on June 28, 2026. I ordered the Ayutthaya Boat Noodle. The beef broth had spicy layers and depth of flavor. The beef and vegetables were very fresh. The cozy atmosphere is just what you would expect from an urban restaurant. It's one of many small places up and down 9th Avenue between 42nd and 59th Streets that offer up quite a tasty treat. The service could not be surpassed. They were attentive professionals and in it for the long haul. The price is so very reasonable, too. read more

This restaurant has delicious food. It is one of my top Thai restaurants. I recommend it. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - This restaurant has delicious food. It is one of my top Thai restaurants. I recommend it. - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

We had a reservation and were seated right away, though the place was busy. We had the crispy tofu for appetizer which was good, but the same taste of tofu does get repetitive. I liked the pork noodle soup especially as it had crispy pork skins on top but the pad Thai noodles tasted too chewy. The tables are a little too close for comfort, but the food was good. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This bustling lowkey Thai eatery in Hell's Kitchen is busy for a reason! It is very casual with metal chairs and small tables, and doesn't have much in terms of decor, but the food is amazing. It is really cramped, so not the best place for a leisurely dinner, but rather a quick meal with friends or on your own. I came in a group of 4 and we ordered: -Special Pork Belly with rice and fried egg (delicious! Had well seasoned and juicy pork belly pieces sautéed with veggies. The runny fried egg was a nice touch. Best dish of the night!) -Pad Kee Mao w Chicken (not too spicy but good flavor and chewy noodles with lots of chicken) -Pad See Ew w Beef (a classic- but had a good brown sauce with chewy noodles. Beef was a bit tough) -Larb Duck (insanely flavorful and delicious w the lettuce wraps) -Singha Thai beer (cold and drinkable, went well with balancing the flavors of Thai food) Overall, everything was really delicious and portions are super generous- the 3 mains + 1 app and 4 beers was perfect for 4 people. Service is fine, they definitely rush you a bit to turn over tables. read more

Pure Thai Cookhouse - Singha Beer - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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