There are things you generally take for granted in your day to day life that you simply don't appreciate, but without life experience, how could you? I'd argue that your local takeout spot is at the top of this list. You move away and miss it more than you could have ever imagined. You try to find a substitute, but they just don't make your go-to dish QUITE the same. Something's missing, something's off.......... Well, I'm sure you can see where this is going, but Terra Thai is my local takeout spot. My life raft. My lighthouse in a storm. This large Basil Chicken Plate medium spice is essentially keeping me alive at this point, as I have it AT LEAST two times a week. It is a MOUND of carefully seasoned flavorful chicken, a side of white rice, an egg, and broccoli. There is no beating it. It is the equivalent to a home cooked meal and is the perfect post workout meal. It is the sole reason that Terra Thai is my starting PG on my All-NBA Lower East Side restaurants. We are at the point now when I call in to place my order, Aung, the owner, answers with a "Hi Johnny!!" and it brings a smile to my face every time. I go in and we chop it up, she asks how work is, how my friends are, how life is going, etc. I always give her a hug on the way out...she is essentially my east coast Granny at this point ahaaha.... damn I miss my Granny... Also I've become cool with one of the employees in there, shoutout to my guy Yoshi always showin love! So am I a little biased? Yeah maybe, but you're off your rocker if you think I would come here as often as I do if that large Basil Chicken Plate didn't SMACK like it does. I literally price things in Basil Chicken Plates these days... I'll be out at Flower Shop or Ding-a-Ling and think "Yeah I could buy this drink rn but that's really a full Basil Chicken Plate at Terra Thai..." Sometimes you have to go through deep pain in order to appreciate true greatness. You have to wander and be lost in order to know when you've found something special. You have to lose that Fire Grilled Chicken Salad from Cafe Rio in order to appreciate the large Basil Chicken Plate from Terra Thai. Andy Bernard put it better than I ever could when he said "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good ole days before you've actually left them." Well, I know I'm in the good ole days right now and I'm appreciating every last second. I eat every large Basil Chicken Plate like it's my last. THANK YOU TERRA THAI! THANK YOU AUNG, I LOVE YOU! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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I wanted Thai and this came up in the East village near our activity that day. This is really a to go place with only 2 seats at a little counter. However it's quite festive in there. Food was awesome. $50 for two included soup entree and a drink. You can also go to a park and eat nearby if the counter is taken. I highly recommend the food. If you are in the area and want Thai to go, check this place out. read more

Terra Thai - There is a two top for dine in. Food is good. - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was so amazing we forgot to take pics before diving in! Please go to Terra Thai! It's the best Thai food I've had in the city- the shop itself is so lovely with plants all along the walls and the owner is super sweet! read more

Terra Thai - Pad Thai, Sen-Jan Drunken Noodles, papaya salad - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Revisited Terra Thai recently for an easy dinner and found that they now have a new grab and go concept, where there are a couple of displays with ready to eat, pre-cooked meals in take out boxes. The idea is to come in, grab what you want from the display, pay and you're on your way. While I'm sure this alleviates a ton of work for the kitchen, I'm sad that I won't be able to get fresh food from Terra Thai. We grabbed some drunken noodles and green curry from the display (reluctantly, because we fully expected to get some fresh food when we stopped by) but they made an order of pad see ew on the spot because they were out of it on the display. Maybe the hack is to come when they're out of what you want on display so that they'll make it fresh? We took the food home and for some reason, the meal just didn't hit home like it used to. The flavors were a little bit bland and flat, particularly the green curry and pad see ew. Overall, I wasn't very impressed and with so many other Thai restaurants in the area, I'm not sure if I would come back. It's such a bummer because this used to be one of my favorite spots for take out! read more

Best Thai food I've ever had. I had the pad Thai with chicken and will be back. The people working there gave off good vibes too. read more

One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the LES! It's a small family owned business and the service is always top notch and you are always greeted with a friendly smile. My go to is always the Tom yum which is full of coconut flavor and the drunken noodles that my husband said it's the best he had in the area. I recommend calling in advance to place your order so it's ready for pick up once you arrive! read more

(Overall: 75% | C) - The Pad Thai definitely hits some high notes in that the chicken is tender and the flavor is authentic. However, I wish the flavor could be more aggressive to showcase the beauty of the complex developments. Another simple way to improve this dish is by serving it with crushed peanuts for better infusion of texture. Additionally, I found the atmosphere to be quite cramped since there were so many plants in the store. read more

Terra Thai - Pad Thai. 4/5. Reasonable but could use improvements. IG: @amei.eats - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The best chicken pad thai in east village (at this price). The noodles are elastic, the peanuts are plentiful, the chicken is flavorful and cooked to perfection. Even the bean sprouts and lime taste fresh. Walking into the store and I am immediately greeted with an amazing aroma. The food is piping hot and was ready in under 10 minutes. I ordered 20 minutes before close, I can only imagine how good it is earlier in the day. This is a take out place. There is not much seating (2 stools) and the shop is easy to miss, but the service is fantastic. I believe it was the owner who took my order and prepared it (his face is on the walls). My current favorite place in east village for takeout. read more

Terra Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The food is SO good. My go to is the drunken noodles with shrimp or the one with curry (I can never remember the name. Ong (I believe is the owner?) is always working the front and extremely sweet. She'll never steer you wrong with recommendations. The place is tiny and only has space for maybe 2-3 people max to eat inside so take out is best. But if you can ever secure a spot inside it's worth it! The plants make it feel so homey. read more

This place was phenomenal. It's a super cool takeout Thai spot that's hidden in the east village. To be honest I've always been hunting for good Thai spots in the EV, and none have wowed me, except this place. My chicken pad Thai was so good and I asked for it spicy and they made it spicy. The shumai was excellent too and all the workers were so kind. My only only only complaint was maybe a little bigger on the portion size for my pad Thai. But I'm just a hungry guy and love leftovers. If you're reading this, don't hesitate to try this spot you will not regret it read more

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A cute small family owned restaurant. A small selection of thai food that did not disappoint, as I had my classic pad si ew. The price is so good at $13 for the choices of chicken or tofu, and $15 for shrimp. The noodles were actually thinner than I was used to, but I liked the difference. Definitely a filling meal and would come again if I was in the area. read more

Terra Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm not a huge fan of Thai but this place changed my mind. I crave their food ! I got the chicken satay dish , the braised pork and a Thai iced tea. The chicken satay is different from what Is usually served as an appetizer in other Thai restaurants. Terra Thai's is more of a meal as it's chicken sautéed then cooked in peanut sauce. It comes with pickled veggies which cuts out the richness from the peanut sauce. As suggested by them, I had a baguette and I dipped the bread into the peanut sauce bc it's sooo flavorful The braised pork dish is something I never had nor saw on any other Thai menu. It's has more of a home cooked taste which I love. The pork is SUPER tender and the accompanying rice with an egg and mustard greens makes a great home cooked meal. In fact , bc the place is so tiny and literally just a kitchen with a counter for pick up and a register it really does fell like you're visiting a little neighborhood shop in Thailand. You have to have their Thai iced tea. It's refreshing. read more

Terra Thai - Chicken Satay. Get a baguette to sop up that gravy - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Wanted to take out some Thai food tonight and couldn't have made a better decision than picking Terra Thai! I got the pad see ew with tofu and it did not disappoint. The tiny shop is all to-go and I can't wait to return to try other dishes. It's extremely reasonably priced as well. I directly ordered from their website and my order was ready before the pick up time. Can't wait to return! read more

Really great Thai. Cutest interior. Staple spot for take out! No indoor seating. Always very fast and friendly service. read more

Terra Thai - Interior - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This may be one of the best thai I've ever had. Life changing. I got the basil chicken and my friend got the drunken noodles and both were incredible. So flavorful and reasonably priced! They still took our order even though we came close to closing, which was very kind. In the 10 minutes we waited for our food many people came in to pick up their takeout- which is always a good sign of a great spot! The decor inside is really cute- I loved the plants with the little people statues in them- but definitely more of a takeout spot. There is a small counter with a handful of barstools but space is limited. Overall an amazing thai joint for takeout in East Village! read more

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A small and cozy restaurant located on a side street in the East Village. As you walk in you'll immediately feel a sense of comfort. The restaurant gives off a home vibe. From the family-style table to the scattered books on the bookshelves, it brings back many memories from my childhood. There isn't really much space to sit, so you'll have to take the food to go. They serve the most popular Thai dishes. Pad Thai, Pad Si Ew etc. The food has a distinct "home cooked meal" flavor to it that other restaurant aren't able to mimic. They also make a really good Thai Iced Milk Tea! Definitely a gem! Must try! read more

Tried takeout here the other night and it is easily the best Thai restaurant I've had in EV. Fair prices for high quality ingredients and preparation. Show them some love! read more

Amazing Hole in the wall Thai Food! Great service and very accommodating for its limited seating. Cool stuff on walls, turntable and records. This will definitely be a go-to spot for me. Thankful for Terra Thai and their staff. Feels very welcoming here. read more

Fast service, generous portion and affordable! Called ahead of time to order 2 Pad Thai (1 Tofu and 1 Chicken) and they told us it'll be ready for pick up in 10 minutes. Was food always prepared this fast?? I only dug in after an hour over my brother brought it back home so my food was nearly cold EVEN SO, it was still good! Imagine what it would taste like fresh, yum. Noodles do clump and stick together but they were not mushy and well-cooked. The flavor was there and I liked how they weren't very oily. Caution for those with peanut allergy! The spirtz of lime on the noodles was the perfect touch. I didn't even finish it all but I was so stuffed. I haven't had Thai in awhile so this really satisfied the craving. Recommend for those who want some quick Thai to go! note: Pad Thai tasted better than the Sen Yai Drunken Noodle read more

Terra Thai - Pad Thai (tofu) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I don't like giving bad reviews but I also feel like the overwhelmingly positive reviews misled me and may have set expectations too high, so here's something to balance it out. I ordered vegetable pad thai, which for the same price as chicken, I thought would come with an interesting mix of veggies, but only came with broccoli and butternut squash. For the pad kra pao, this came with a thick layer of oil that I haven't seen in pad kra pao dishes from other Thai restaurants. There was not so much a strong basil flavor as a somewhat fishy flavor. I don't like wasting food but only took two bites of this. I ordered on UberEats so maybe the in-person experience is nicer and that's what everyone loves, but food-wise, it was underwhelming. read more

The food was tasty. The place is tiny which was great for me since it just had room for me and my 2 friends. And the tablecloth was so gorgeous I asked them where they got it and they were nice enough to look it up for me. read more

Delicious food - the pad Thai is so tasty. Also love the chicken satay. That sauce! Definitely great to go food!

So cute. It's a pretty tight spot but they have small tables (2) outside if you wanna eat there. Gives off small mom and pop run restaurant vibes which are great to support right now. I ordered mine to go and didn't have to wait long. read more

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Went to this place today because I live nearby and decided to try it. I ordered the Pad Si Ew and Drunken noodles from this place and both were really good. I'd probably order the Drunken noodles over the Pad So Ew if I come back because it had the perfect amount of spice but I would be happy with either. read more

Terra Thai - Pad Si Ew - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This just keeps getting better! Flavorsome, high quality shrimp are now option on most dishes on the menu. The coconut pancakes are essential: light fluffy little cakes with an ever so slightly sweet rich coconut flavor, punctuated by shredded coconut. My friend said they were the best thing she's ever eaten. Personally prefer them without the sesame seed garnish. As for the Bah Jang--sticky rice cooked in pork broth with peanuts and dried shrimp--what an exciting collection of flavors! Oh, and now regularly order the shrimp pad Thai (without the raw sprout garnish)--though must admit that the slightly spicy San Jan Drunken rice noodles are even better. read more

Very yummy. I like this Thai food very much. People are nice that work there too. 10/10

Excellent, very reasonably priced food. Don't plan on dining in I think they only have 2 seats. Shared pork dumplings light and delicious and a great deal 6 dumplings for $6. Pad See You Also excellent. Beef Penang very good with a nice spicy kick. read more

Terra Thai is a tiny, pocket-sized takeout spot in the East Village. It is a hidden gem and one of my new favorite eateries in NYC. I'm a HUGE fan of Thai food so I'm quite critical when it comes to this cuisine and who prepares it. After reading the rave reviews online and seeing their 4.9/5-star rating, I just knew I had to give this spot a try. Plus it's just around the corner from the 24-hour Key Food I've been going to for years. From the first impression, Terra Thai is reminiscent of a tiny, family-owned restaurant that you would see in Thailand (I've vacationed in Thailand three times already). I was provided great customer service with a smile. I loved their incorporation of greenery outside and inside of the restaurant. Just beautiful! I ordered the ever-popular Pad Si Ew, an iconic Thai stir-fried noodles. To say it was superb is an understatement. Some of the best I've ever had. Homemade, cooked with lots of love and high quality ingredients. I'm really looking forward to trying more dishes off the menu. read more

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This is one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to. Part of what makes it special is that it is homemade and cooked with care and high quality ingredients you won't find at most places. It's run by a family and it shows--the dishes are each made as if you were eating at the best family cooks' house. The prices are reasonable, the people are very kind and every dish is good. My favorite is the drunken noodle or curry. read more

I was so excited to try out Terra Thai, as it seemed like a small family-owned hole in the wall spot, but was a bit disappointed in the dishes that we ordered. We ordered Pork & Shrimp Shu Mai, Pad Si Ew, and Pad Thai for pick up. The food and service was so speedy and efficient. It was ready when we got there. The Shu Mai was pretty good - just your standard take out dumplings. But the Pad Si Ew and Pad Thai lacked in flavor compared to other Thai restaurants around the city. The Pad Si Ew was slightly more flavorful than the Pad Thai, but both were pretty mediocre. I really wanted to like this place - but it didn't do it for us! read more

Wow I found my new go to Thai takeout spot! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I'm mad I didn't try it sooner. We ordered the Sen-Jan drunken noodles and the pad see yew. Both had a great light spicy heat to them. The food was delivered to us still very hot, which was great. Also if you're lucky enough to see the mango sticky rice available, do not hesitate in getting it. I saw on their instagram they only make them if the mangoes are perfect and they were really were! At the end of the day it's street food Thai not sit down/fancy Thai so don't expect a nicer restaurant quality. A little too greasy but other than that the food was great. I don't know how else to describe it other than the flavors taste fresher and more flavorful than other Thai takeout places. Highly recommend! read more

Simple and delicious Thai food here, packaged up individually which is perfect for when you know you're gonna eat the whole thing and not share with a group :) I always opt to pick up because the woman cooking is always so nice and friendly. Definitely give this place a try. read more

This was one of the best meals I've had in 2021 - maybe THE best? I stopped by to get a few takeout items to eat in the park, not expecting anything special, and everything was exceptional. Walking in to order is like entering a granny's kitchen complete with knick knacks and tiny plants in the window. Adorable... I was in love at first sight. Drunken noodle with shrimp - I ordered this with wide noodles instead of the thin noodles on the menu and it was hands down the best pad kee mao/drunken noodle I've had in the city. Great balance of spice, perfect chewy noodles and super fresh shrimp. I seriously didn't want to share. I will be back to eat their drunken noodles ALL THE TIME Congee - big hit with my toddler who was happily gobbling it up. Nice savory flavor, not too salty, the pork meatballs had a tasty little zing going on. Great for those days when you want something comforting and homey or if you don't have a full set of teeth ;) Thai tea - finally I found a place that brews tea strong without making it too sweet. Will be ordering more from here very soon! read more

Love this place! Prices are so reasonable for what you get - solid portions, super authentic, high quality ingredients, and a great level of spice. Their thai milk tea and iced coffee are also excellent. Support your local small business! The workers here are also so friendly and fast. read more

Terra Thai is a lovely little family-run gem in the neighbourhood. I always order the thai basil chicken over rice and the tom kha . I found the chicken satay a little sweet for my taste the one time I tried it. They have a couple of tables outside when the weather permits, which they surround with plants. It's very sweet. read more

So yummy, good service. No Complaints.

This place is phenomenal -from amazing food to such homey service, you'll find yourself coming back for more. I love that Terra Thai feels like a home cooked meal, which isn't anything like the generic Thai food spots around NYC that partly resemble Asian fast food. You can definitely tell the care that goes into Terra Thai's dishes. I also love that they serve some unique dishes like the kanom krok/coconut pancakes and bah jang/savory sticky rice. Their braised pork was incredibly mouth watering and reminded my of home. I also had their kra prow, which was delicious and accurately spiced. Of course, they also offer crowd favs like pad Thai and drunken noodles! If you're in the neighborhood, this is 100% a place you need to try. read more

Love this spot. Really delicious Thai food - the drunken noodles are bomb here !! It's become my new neighborhood go to - really affordable prices and they cook the chicken perfectly in the noodles (random, but important). Yum! read more

Pad Thai is good but spicy. I haven't tried other dishes but am curious. I normally like Spicy food but this spice took away from the dish.

ordered the chicken basil and was disappointed - the dish had egg shell fragments in it, the yolk was overcooked, the dish itself was pretty average. read more