I've walked by this place so many times and never realized what I was missing. Came in on a Friday seeking some comfort food and that's what we found. The restaurant is upstairs and through a door on the left. Ignore the tape because inside awaits a Thai oasis. We were seated promptly, given a few minutes to peruse the menu, and then ordered quickly. Started with a fabulous Thai iced tea which came with a rosette of milk. Super refreshing. Then we started with the spring rolls, the chicken curry puffs, crab Rangoon. Then we split the massaman curry and the pad Thai (no eggs). Everything was just so full of flavor. Cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the mango sticky rice and that really hit the spot. The vibes were good, the noise level average. Service was great. Bathroom was clean. Prices also good. A definite must try if you're in the area!! read more

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Thai Lunch Special starts from $15. Includes an appetizer + entrée and might just become your next go-to lunch place. Save this for your next Thai craving spot. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG, Tiktok and Redbook for more great finds! read more

Tam Mai Thai - Soft shell crab summer roll - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely little mom & pop Thai spot tucked away on the second floor, easy to miss but definitely worth finding. Since it's a bit hidden, it's usually not too busy, which makes it feel extra cozy. the food is made with care by the chef, and the presentation is beautifully done too. read more

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Came here for their $15 lunch special, which is a great deal for this part of the city! The meal comes with an entree and either a soup or salad. Service was fast and the food was good as well. The drunken noodles and pad thai were both good. The restaurant is located upstairs and has a decent bit of seating. We went on a weekday and it wasn't too packed. Would recommend for lunch! read more

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Really nice atmosphere, quite small but sweet waiter. Food came out quick, pad Thai was good but a bit sweet for me. Really clean and quiet read more

Tam Mai Thai - Chicken Lunch Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I had been on a Thai Food kick for a while, but I hadn't had any for a year. A friend of mine was visiting from Florida and this place seemed to have solid reviews but it was kind of a "hole-in-the-wall" spot. There's no elevator and the entrance is very unassuming. That being said, any legit New Yorker knows that some hole-in-the-wall restaurants have some of the most slamming food. Tam Mai held the standard. My friend was vegetarian so he had some veggie stir fry. I went with the masaman curry with sticky rice on the side. I washed it down with some Thai Iced tea. They don't have a full bar here, but honestly, you don't need it. You come for the food. Beyond that, the service was all about efficiency. The waitress didn't stand around to chit-chat. She was actually moving very quickly, and I'm not mad at it. Temper expectations on the ambiance and service. Focus on the flavor of the food, and you'll have a great experience. read more

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Food quality and interior kinda gives fast food food vibes rather than sit down restaurant. First time in my life as an avid Thai food enjoyer where I did not finish my pad Thai because it tasted bland .. and missing something The server also rushed us and gave us the bill before our dessert came which I found very strange. We had been there not even for an hour read more

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Tam Mai Thai is in an interesting location. The entrance feels like an apartment entrance but when you go upstairs you find the restaurant. It's a narrow restaurant but they get the job done in their space. I tried the Pad Thai for lunch and it was missing something in my opinion. It wasn't bad but it tasted somewhat bland. Maybe some of their other dishes are better. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The chicken pad thai was good here. for some reason I was expecting the basil chicken to be more like a grad pao which is wasn't. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Basil chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a good find!!! Their lunch special is super good, coming in around $15-$18 depending on what meat you want. Despite the good price, their food quality is so good. I haven't had Thai this good in a while. The drunken noodles are nice and savory without being too salty and the basil fried rice has a Thai kick to it which I find most fried rices don't. I love that they fry basil leaves on top as well. The only thing I wish was the fried rice has more kick to it. The lunch special also comes with a tom yum soup that is good as well. Besides that, the interior is very cute. It's a bit difficult to find though. It's an inconspicuous location and you have to go up a set of stairs before you see the restaurant. Overall, solid lunch deal and very good Thai! read more

Tam Mai Thai - Pad Kee Mao ( Drunken Noodle) and Basil Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The food here was amazing! The lunch special was a great deal, and everything from the taste to the flavors was excellent. The ambiance was beautiful, and the restaurant being on the second floor gives it a nice, relaxed feel. The service was amazing, the food was full of flavor, and the cost was very reasonable. Overall, a great experience -- I would definitely recommend it. read more

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Food/drinks: Solid Thai! Nothing too special Atmosphere: cute! On the 2nd floor Service: good service Price: $$ as expected read more

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I guess Bengal Tiger moved out and found a much bigger spot, making room for this new Thai restaurant. I am impressed with what Tam Mai did with the space and reconfigured the space for better access as the space is super tight. For drinks we got both the Thai Tea ($5) and Thai Coffee ($5). Both tasted delicious and not overly sweet full of syrup. The coffee will keep you up. For appetizer we tried the Soft Shell Crab Summer Roll (2 rolls) ($19), which is a rice paper wrapping mixed salad with soft shell crab and a side of special dressing. I love soft shell crab, but I would have to pass on this as the crab felt like it was over fried to a crisp. The entrees were a home run. My favorite was off of their new menu item called Pad Pong Karee ($30). This is a stir-fried shrimp dish with their special curry sauce and egg. That curry sauce was really delicious. It's worth packing the sauce alone to use for other leftovers. The other entree we ordered was the Pla Nueng Manow ($33). This was their steamed seabass filet in a spicy lime sauce with fresh garlic, mint, and cilantro. I loved the unique taste of the lime sauce, which surprisingly goes super well with fish. It wasn't really spicy to me, so I would not sweat over that if that's a concern. Of course we had to end with a dessert and got the Mango Sticky Rice ($10). They serve this is the condensed milk in a pouring cup, but the milk was super hot, so we had to let that cool down, otherwise we were burning our hands trying to pour the milk out. This is as good as any other mango sticky rice you can get. Overall this was a great experience. The highlights were those entrees due to its spectacular sauces they used for their respective dishes. I did take the curry sauce from the Pad Pong Karee with me and used it for other meals and it's just as good as when it came out of the kitchen. Would highly recommend coming there if you're in the area looking for a lunch or dinner spot. read more

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It looks unassuming since it's upstairs on a random street, but it's quite a nice ambiance inside. Great drunken noodles. And solid massaman curry, super aromatic. Love their lunch special (looks like last call is 2:30 though, not 3pm). Will return! read more

As soon as you walk in the decor is very comforting ! It was empty at first but got packed really fast! Stopped in randomly with a friend (she is vegan) but we got fresh juiced watermelon drinks! Super refreshing & tasty! The calamari was super good and left me wanting another round of food. As soon as I finished my curry (pictured below) was FANTASTIC. I could drink that in a cup all day long with no issues. They offer duck chicken and tofu for subs so I went with duck. Come to this place & anything on menu will leave you wanting to come back with a friend just to show off your new favorite Thai spot ! read more

Tam Mai Thai - Calamari & Spring Roll (3pcs) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute new Thai spot that opened right near Central Park. We stopped by for lunch on the weekend and there were quite a few people there. We started off with the chicken wing appetizer, a little disappointing bc it seemed baked and just came with some Thai chili sauce on the side. Some wings also had a lot of hair on it. Fortunately the entrees made up for the wings. We had the pad kee mao and the south thai curry. The pad kee mao was very flavorful and came with a ton of basil, one of the better ones I've had in the city. The Thai curry was also flavorful. Staff were nice and attentive. They also have a grand opening special where you can pick a card and get a little discount or drink/app. read more

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If you're near 56th Street, definitely check out Tam Mai Thai! It's a bit tucked away upstairs but absolutely worth the find. The food was so fresh and flavorful, we got the Pad See Ew and a bunch of other dishes, and everything was delicious with really generous portions. The service was also super friendly and quick. It felt like a nice little escape from the city noise to just relax and enjoy some great Thai food. Will definitely be back, and it's also a solid option for takeout or delivery! read more

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Near the MoMa, you can find this new spot with a menu where most dishes are under $20. In this economy, it's a steal. The service was excellent upon entering - shoutout to the staff member Eddy! The Thai Tea here is so pretty and only $5!The wings were grilled and juicy. The calamari was lightly fried and not chewy at all. The puffs were flaky and hot. And the rangoons were packed with a crabby creamy cheese filling! The curry was mildly spicy, and so creamy and coconuty. The fried rice had a whole crab omelette on top and fresh cucumber on the side. They also have Mango Sticky Rice here for only $10 and it was a classic way to end a Thai meal. It's small inside but very spacious at the same time. This used to be where Bengal Tiger was located! read more

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Quiet space, good service. Loved my Red Curry and the Drunken Noodles were pretty good. Tasty mango sticky rice. read more

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This cute place has the aesthetic and chill ambience that we were looking for! The server was super nice and quick to take our order. We will definitely be coming again. read more

I recently dined at Tam Mai Thai in Manhattan and had a great experience! I ordered the chicken drunken noodles, which were fresh and delicious. It had great flavor, a bit of a kick and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The Thai tea was very good as well. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the portion size was a bit smaller than I expected. It was so good that I was actually considering ordering another serving The restaurant itself is small but nice, had a nice little bar area and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend Tam Mai Thai for a good Thai cuisine. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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My party of 2 visited on a Saturday around 12pm and were seated promptly. This restaurant is located on the second floor, so you need to take stairs up. It's a cozy space with a decent amount of seating. We ordered a couple and appetizers (crab rangoon & soft shell crab spring rolls) and entrees to try, as well as a Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Coffee, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The food and drinks came out relatively quick and the presentation was nice. The shrimp pad thai had a generous amount of shrimp and the noodles were nicely cooked and seasoned. The massaman curry here was different than ones I've had in the past, being less sweet and having more of a kick. + Lunch specials starting at $15 during the week. read more

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Overpriced average Thai food. Touristy neighborhood so I understand, but doesn't mean I have to like it! Waitress strongly recommended seafood tom yum which was overpriced, and also pushy that I order white rice on the side which cost $3 more! One dish alone (seafood tom yum with what looked like frozen mixed seafood) plus a bowl of rice came out to be $35. Would recommend walking over to Hell's Kitchen for those that could - for better tasting and much better value Thai food. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Seafood tom yum very average - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

10/10 Excellent Service 10/10 Delicious Thai Foods!! Pad See ew here is the best!! read more

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is on the second floor and houses some excellent Thai food! The staff were very sweet and friendly, and the food was excellent. I highly recommend the green curry and the Thai basil with shrimp. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food, and the prices are not so crazy!!!! The service very quick. Really nice spot. read more

Good Thai food, with a variety of options, including fish, soups, and the pineapple fried rice is cool to see in the fruit itself. They also have the classic noodles you normally think about, and the seafood they put into dishes is great. The Thai iced teas are good, although quantity is small. Restaurant is pretty small, but the staff are helpful and it is a good time. read more

Very attentive service, and felt like they were really intentional about making good recommendations. Everything we tried was delicious, but the steamed fish was the star standout. I liked the pad kee mao as well, as it had the perfect amount of spice (although my friend thought it was too much, so beware!). We also got the basil fried rice and soft shell crab summer roll, which were amazing. Overall, a very wonderful little Thai shop on the second floor so it gives you a nice reprieve from the bustling streets of midtown. Definitely want to come back and try more dishes! read more

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We accidentally passed by this place and it's located on the 2nd floor. Nice cozy Thai place and the service is amazing. The basil fried rice is a 10/10! Would go again! read more

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The food was great! Papaya salad was spicy, as it should be. Great service from our waiter as well. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The lunch special is my go to! The food here is great and they're very quick with serving. I've ordered multiple things on the menu and they all were very good. One note is if you don't like spicy food make sure to ask for it mild. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Lunch Pad ThaiThai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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What a cute environment! A great lunch spot to enjoy a glass of cold Thai ice tea. The service was so welcoming and friendly. read more

Tam Mai Thai - Super yummy Thai tea! - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Second day back in NYC walked over to Tam Mai Thai from our hotel. We went for lunch and loved the experience. Service was excellent. Everyone with whom we came in contact was personable, friendly, competent, and efficient. The lunch specials were very inexpensive. We ordered Pad See Eiw and Massaman Curry, both of which were slap your mama delicious. We plan on being in NYC twice a year and will, without doubt, be returning to Tam Mai Thai. read more

Guys the food looks delicious from what I've seen on social media however I visited in person and the smell in this place was disturbing disgusting you won't be able to enjoy lunch in a place that smells like that I was not able to stay and order the service seemed great and the ambiance is beautiful the place is on a 2nd floor walk up very cute and cozy roomy but this is my review hopefully they can fix it for the public to enjoy I could not read more

The service was great! Food amazing! You have to try the chicken wings and the green curry was delicious! read more

Tam Mai Thai - Green curry, chicken wings, and iced Thai tea - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and service! Got the pineapple fried rice, red curry, and mango sticky rice. Everything was delicious!

Solid Thai spot with a great lunch special during the week! You can get an appetizer and entree for lunch starting at $15 (includes chicken). The service was fast and it's a casual spot. The service was also very nice! I would go back. read more

Got take out and it was efficient. Had the drunken noodles and it was ok, However I found it to be over priced and the portion was tiny. The amount that only makes you more hungry. Also, only tried it once. . read more

We couldn't get seats at a table next door so we decided to check this place out and OMG that was one of the best decisions we made that night. This place is fire!! - Red curry with chicken: 100/10 (yesssssss this is how you properly do red curry! Perfectly sweet and spicy and not too watery) - Papaya salad: 10/10 (tangy and super yummy! I normally don't really like papaya, but this salad was great.) - Crab fried rice: 10/10 (fantastic crab fried rice! Not too oily and it a decent amount of crab inside.) - Drunken noodle: 10/10 (noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was fireee) - Thai basil with beef: 7/10 (eh would skip on this next time. It was marinated beef that was just alright.) Service was fast and good and ambiance was very casual! I'll definitely be back / order delivery from here next time! read more

Yum! Spring rolls were my favorite part, pad thai is unlike other pad thai I have had before, but still delicious! Servers were very sweet and seemed to be having a good time which was nice to see. A good amount of seating for the space they're working with, and very pretty decor! read more