If you're tired of Thai spots that lean too heavily on sugar, Kam Rai Thai is a breath of fresh…read moreair. The kitchen here doesn't shy away from traditional flavors--the food is unapologetically spicy and savory, avoiding the "overly sweet" profile that many Thai spots fall into. Here's the breakdown of what we tried: Tom Yum Goong: This was the star of the show. It had a sharp, clean heat and a perfect citrus punch without that syrupy finish you often find elsewhere. Crispy Pork Belly: Exactly what you want it to be. The skin was incredibly crunchy, and the meat remained tender, seasoned perfectly to highlight the savory pork flavor. Fried Fish: Deep-fried to perfection with a light, crispy exterior. The sauce paired chili and fish sauce with fresh mango. Crab Fried Rice: Generous with the crab meat and wonderfully "wok-hei" (charred) and salty. It wasn't bogged down by sweet soy sauce, allowing the delicate crab to shine. The only real sweetness of the night came from the Mango Sticky Rice, which was the perfect, cooling end to a very spicy meal. The mango was ripe and the coconut milk was rich, providing the only sugary reprieve of the evening. Service was so nice. The hostess and sever were so nice and friendly. The severer felt like a Thai uncle, he made jokes, gave us napkins, joked with my child. It felt so familial. If you want authentic, spicy Thai food that prioritizes salt, spice, and acid over sweetness, this is your spot.

I first went to Kam Rai Thai in Astoria back in December 2024 and recently came back on a Friday…read moreevening in April 2026. Kam Rai Thai has a very cozy and warm atmosphere with fake flowers decor everywhere. Street parking can be hard at times and involve circling around a few times. Food menu can be accessed by QR code and paper menu for drinks. The first time I visited Kam Rai Thai, I shared the papaya salad with my friend and had the Pad woon sen with shrimp. The papaya salad with green papaya, string bean, tomato and roasted peanut with spicy lime juice was refreshing and light. The Pad woon sen has sauteed glass noodle, egg, onion, scallion, cabbage, celery, carrot, tomato and sesame oil. The second time I visited, I had the Pad see ew with beef. The Pad see ew has sauteed wide noodles with Chinese broccoli, black soy sauce, and egg. Both dishes were very flavorful, delicious, delectable, and appetizing. The dishes were very filling and there was a good proportion of noodles and protein. I've had the Rainfall in Loei and Fang Martini Time, both are really good drinks and not overly strong. We shared the mango sticky rice for dessert and it was good. The mango was very fresh and the sticky rice with coconut milk was sweet, but not overly. My friends ordered the Kopi De Trang, Spicy Maesai Plum, Rainfall in Loei, Thai ice tea lychee, pad see ew with chicken, pad kee mao beef (non spicy), and khao soi gai confit. I ordered a pad kee mao beef with a spice level of 2 to go. It is a great option to have a spicy and non spicy option for pad kee mao. Everyone enjoyed their food. Staff are very friendly and the food come out very quickly after ordering. There is a 5% discount if you pay with cash and a 2.95% surcharge for credit cards. Kam Rai Thai serves authentic Thai food and I can't wait to come back. It is a great place for friends to catch up.

QUICK & FRIENDLY SERVICE DELICIOUS FOOD…read moreGENEROUS PORTION SIZE SO WORTH YOUR MONEY! I love the sour and spicy pickled veggies & fish noodle bowl My husband loves the classic fish noodle bowl for a warm and healthy tasting soup

Tomato soup base with beef is my go-to for the noodles! I love how noodle refills are free - though…read morethe initial set of noodles is plentiful too! The chicken foot appetizer was surprisingly really good! Though the popcorn chicken I had was more on the dry side.

Overall rating: 4.2…read more I've been wanting to go here on a recommendation for years. The service was very friendly and accommodating but I don't think curry ramen is for me. It was not good. The place is a tad too far for me (I live near prospect park) so doubt I'd come again.

Nice little ramen spot in Astoria. Tried their signature Hinomaru ramen, and unfortunately felt it…read morewas unremarkable. The ramen was good, but it was also at least 5-7 dollars more expensive than comparable ramen. The egg also was not worth the 3 dollar extra, as it was a cold poached egg and not standard soy egg. Service was good and ramen was definitely still yummy, but it wasn't a standout.

Delicious food!! I always get the pad Thai, it's amazing. Sometimes I get it with chicken, and…read moresometimes tofu- both are very flavorful and cooked to satisfaction. Great portion size as well. Takeout is super smooth. The inside is very cute as well. Nice for dates or casual dining. The owner is very kind! Definitely recommend.

This spot is casual and has some great Thai food. The portions are slightly smaller, but prices are…read morevery reasonable. On average, you'd probably need about 5 entrees for a group of 4. We got everything at medium spice level which was just the right amount of flavor and spice and wasn't too strong. I have a lot of Thai food and I have to say this is some of the best I've had. We also got the drunken noodles and veggie dumplings which I don't have photos of; noodles were good but dumplings were only okay and probably not worth it. Thai curry fried rice was very good. I also personally really enjoyed the Thai iced coffee!! Highly recommend stopping by!

First time here and they did not disappoint. The dry pot was amazing. Large portion sizes…read more Definitely over-ordered but will make for get leftovers. We ordered the dan dan noodles for an appetizer, chewy noodles and good flavor. Then we had the custom dry pot (we put chicken, tofu, Napa and Choy medium spicy) that came out tasty and fast. And finally we ordered the crispy fish which was HUGE but crunchy and flavorful - definitely more food than we expected but it's okay! Servers were friendly and even though there was an error in our order they were quick and ways to fix. The restaurant is small and hole in the wall, feels authentic. AC wasn't on so a little warm with all this spicy food but overall will definitely come back with friends and family.

A forgettable lunch I had here. It's not terribly bad but I can name a couple other Chinese…read morerestaurants I've had a better experience in. The restaurant is a few blocks from the main street of Steinway so it'll take a bit of searching. Going inside, the area is rather abstract. Pink flower wallpaper on one end and dry wall on the other, it's kinda off-putting but I didn't come here for the atmosphere anyway. Service was lukewarm, I got my order in but the two workers inside weren't too receptive and the menu itself is kinda barebones with most of their food being a bit more than I would like to pay for so I just settled on one order of Singapore Mei Fun. After waiting 10 minutes for my food to arrive, the Singapore noodles which are usually spicy were kinda salty but it was nothing a bit of duck sauce wouldn't fix. This one order cost $17 while not the worst Singapore Mei Fun...well technically it is, even though it's not horrible but I've had much better from other places for a stable price of $12. Yeah, a rather disappointing visit. Not the worst I've ever had but could be so much better.

Pye Boat Noodle is solid…read more The Pad See Ew is pretty good. Kway tow Kake Chicken is good. The boat Noodle with beef is good, but if you don't tell them no pork, it will have pork rind. Salt wings and chive pancake are tasty. I have had decent experiences with the Thai Iced Tea with milk. Staff has always been attentive.

You cannot go wrong with Thai food at Pye Boat Noodle! Every dish has authentic Thai tastes, the…read moreservice is always warm & welcoming, & the restaurant is simple & cozy, with a lovely outdoor space. Definitely one of my favorite Thai places in NY.

Walked in ~6pm on a Sunday. The bar counter only has 5 seats. Joined the wait line for dining and…read morewas seated in ~10min (the two parties ahead did not show). There is a kiosk for takeout. Team is very friendly and answered question about the menu. Got the chicken and lourou fan bento and the dry beef noodle bento. Each bento comes with popcorn chicken, tea egg, and classic side dish (braised nappa cabbage and noodle). There is also unlimited pickled cabbage, chili oil, and sweet cold tea available. Food and drink are delicious and authentic. Not sure whether dining in vs take out is more worth it for the price. For example, the chicken and lourou fan rice bento is ~$25 when dining in, but ~$16 (but no popcorn chicken, tea, etc) when taking out.

There's only 5 seats inside the restaurant, so this is more of a takeout place. The service was…read moreefficient and I got my food in 4 minutes. I ordered the popcorn chicken, cucumber, and pickled cabbage sauce. Popcorn chicken: 2/5 It was soggy and not that flavorful. Cucumber: 5/5 This was delicious and definitely my favorite. The cucumbers came with garlic and bell peppers and were so crisp and savory. Pickled cabbage: 4/5 Flavor-wise this was great. It was slightly sour, I just wish the cabbage was bigger.

Popped in here for some lunch and it was really nice! I asked for recommendations and they were…read morevery helpful. The Singaporean laksa had some real nice flavor to it, though I do wish there was a bit more variety of the toppings. The inside is nice and spacious and there's free WiFi if you need to do any work! Will come back and try some of the other dishes.

Some of the best noodle soup I have tried in Long Island City. I would recommend the signature beef…read morenoodle soups. I like it spicy. Like drinking the soup and makes you feel full and joyful. Maybe a little pricey because majority is noodle in the bowl and not much meat. But overall is a good restaurant to go to again.