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Stopped by The Thonglor New York for dinner and ordered the pad kra pow with a fried egg on top. The egg is definitely a must for this dish! As a Thai person myself and as indicated on their menu, it's the way most Thais eat this dish :) The fried egg added that rich, runny element that really brings everything together. The veggies were nicely sautéed, fresh and still crisp, and there was a good amount of ground pork, so the dish felt hearty and satisfying rather than rice-heavy. Overall, the flavors were solid and comforting, though I personally found it just a touch sweeter than I prefer for pad kra pow. Even so, it definitely hit the spot and was very satisfying for a late-night craving. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience pleasant overall. One thing to keep in mind though is timing - if you're dining closer to closing, you may feel a bit rushed toward the end of your meal. All in all, a solid option for Thai food! I'd come back again (probably earlier next time) and would be interested in trying more dishes from the menu.
I found this place one very cold day in Jan when I was looking for something on Yelp after an appointment. The Pad Thai lunch special came with a spring roll and I also got the crispy "golden bag" app & a Thai iced tea to drink. Food was decent though not as good as I expected from reviews, and not particularly memorable. The place is small & narrow but has a few tables to sit & eat, though I think it is better for takeout. Not great for large groups. Still there were quite a few people eating there while I was (but was cold every time the door opened). Service was efficient enough, if not particularly warm.
Solid food with a cute cozy atmosphere. The space is on the smaller side but the menu is large! I enjoyed my Khao soi (though it wasn't spicy at all so you may need to ask for more spice if you typically like things on the spicy side)
My Khao soi was unmatched. So creamy. Not too hot or spicy. Everything flowed so well together. The duck was so tasty. Every bite was fun to construct. Our appetizer was probably our favorite thing we ate. No notes. They were so fun and the sauce was so citrusy good. The yellow curry was a lot of spice, but not a lot of flavor. Appearance wise, it looked great, but it kind of lacked the flavor and creams that is usually found in yellow curry.
Small restaurant in Hell's Kitchen that at first will catch your eye likely due to the decorations. However, don't let that distract you or turn you off (lest you think it's a gimmick)-- the food is definitely solid. Came here on a Monday night with two friends. Given how small the restaurant is, we were lucky to be able to get a table for 3 inside. Throughout the night, it seemed like there was always a short wait but timing usually worked out so that no one waited more than 10 minutes. However, don't try to come with more than 4 people. For food, we ordered the following: - Raw shrimp: I don't remember the actual thai name, but it was basically a spicy raw shrimp dish that was absolutely delicious! I'd never had it before but my friend loves the dish and when she saw it on the menu she recommended we get it and I'm glad we did. The shrimp was fresh and the sauce was a perfect blend of flavors with that nice Thai spice. - Morning glory: Solid veggie option, stir fried and delicious. - Green curry: We got it with chicken, pretty tasty and was slightly spicy. - Crab fried rice: I feel like you usually can't go wrong with crab fried rice but also that it's never that distinct. However, this was one of the better ones I've had. Not too oily and a good amount of crab. We also got mango sticky rice for dessert, which hit the spot. The service was really friendly and all the food delicious. Even though it was a small space, it never felt like we were being rushed. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!
Incredible lunch special- $15 post tax and tip gets you an app and entree w fast and friendly service. Tried the drunken noodle w tofu and the tom yum soup. Drunken noodle has a kick! Tom yum soup was delicious w good assortment of veggies. Food comes out really quickly and service is fast and efficient. Not much seating inside though, maybe like 4-5 tables total.
Visiting NYC and based on the reviews, decided to give this place a try. Terrible Service: The server was uninterested - uninterested in greeting me & getting my order -- I had to flag her down in order to just get an order in. Not that the place was busy, she was just standing at the register doing nothing. She didn't even bring the food out, it was 2 other nice older ladies that brought the food out. The server never came to check on me once. At the end, I had to go up to her to pay the bill, again, she was posted at her register. Salty Food: The food was salty - I ordered one of their "special dishes" that was "Chef Recommended", but if you look at their menu, everything is marked that way. Unfortunately, I can't recall the name of the dish, but it had a lot of bacon in it, look at the before and after pics - look how much bacon I left behind. I've eaten a lot of great Thai food, both in the US and in Thailand, this was not good.
Came at around 6:30pm on a Sunday night as a party of two and we were seated right away. Love how the place was decorated. I had the chive pancakes and tom yum noodle soup. The chive pancakes were really good - super crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, and it had good flavor. The tom yum noodle soup had bouncy shrimp which was great, but I felt like the soup was lacking some sourness. Also had a Thai ice tea and it was pretty good, not too sweet. Would like to come back and try their drunken noodles someday.
Came here on a whim since the place across the street wouldn't seat me until my entire party was there. Service was very quick since they only haveabout 5 tables inside. My water was always filled! Server was attentive. Food was very delicious and flavorful. The only thing I'd say is that the portion wasn't that big for the price tag. Overall a good experience!
Love the interior ambiance. Very lively setting and kind workers. Great location as well. In a city where the Thai food scene is super fierce, this isn't my favorite recommendation however. The general flavor palettes seem toned down and light overall.
What great food!!! Cute, tiny restaurant with cute waitresses. The chicken larb was tangy and crunchy on shredded lettuce. Yum. Our fried tofu, curry and crab fried rice were exceptional. This place is a hidden gem.
A hidden gem in Hell's Kitchen! Thonglor NYC is a small, cozy Thai spot with deliciously authentic food and a charming, homey vibe. The space is tight and they don't take reservations, so it fills up fast -- but that's part of the experience. The servers were friendly and attentive, and the decor was cute and welcoming. We started with the crispy golden bags, which were perfectly fried, light, and flavorful -- a great appetizer. The yellow curry was rich and comforting with just the right amount of spice, and the portion was generous. We also tried a seafood dry suki, which was packed with flavor and had beautifully cooked seafood -- definitely worth trying. I do wish the place was a little bigger, but honestly, the size adds to the charm. I feel lucky to have this spot in my neighborhood within walking distance. Definitely a go-to for solid Thai food in the city.
25 days ago
Food is so good I had to take a before and after shot! Thai boat beef noodle was delicious but the pad kraw pow really surprised me. The dishes were delicious with great balanced seasoning and right amount of kick. Overall the various dishes at Thonglor were all very good! Service was very attentive and ensure we had water refills and though we were outside they made sure to keep checking in on us. Ambiance was great vibe, the decor is very thoughtful with details! read more
Ordered takeout, was NEEDING pad thai after a night out. This didn't exactly hit the spot though. For being one of the most popular dishes...it's just mid. Not worth $20. The flavor is sweet with a heavy red hue to it. I typically like my pad thai on the browner side if that makes sense. The peanuts add more depth of flavor for sure but it could also use a bit of spice and should've came with a lime wedge to cut the sweetness. Great portion size though & takeout service was fast. Also beware if you don't like tofu as it comes in the eggs that they add to the dish. read more
Stopped by The Thonglor New York for dinner and ordered the pad kra pow with a fried egg on top. The egg is definitely a must for this dish! As a Thai person myself and as indicated on their menu, it's the way most Thais eat this dish :) The fried egg added that rich, runny element that really brings everything together. The veggies were nicely sautéed, fresh and still crisp, and there was a good amount of ground pork, so the dish felt hearty and satisfying rather than rice-heavy. Overall, the flavors were solid and comforting, though I personally found it just a touch sweeter than I prefer for pad kra pow. Even so, it definitely hit the spot and was very satisfying for a late-night craving. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience pleasant overall. One thing to keep in mind though is timing - if you're dining closer to closing, you may feel a bit rushed toward the end of your meal. All in all, a solid option for Thai food! I'd come back again (probably earlier next time) and would be interested in trying more dishes from the menu. read more
I found this place one very cold day in Jan when I was looking for something on Yelp after an appointment. The Pad Thai lunch special came with a spring roll and I also got the crispy "golden bag" app & a Thai iced tea to drink. Food was decent though not as good as I expected from reviews, and not particularly memorable. The place is small & narrow but has a few tables to sit & eat, though I think it is better for takeout. Not great for large groups. Still there were quite a few people eating there while I was (but was cold every time the door opened). Service was efficient enough, if not particularly warm. read more
8 months ago
Solid food with a cute cozy atmosphere. The space is on the smaller side but the menu is large! I enjoyed my Khao soi (though it wasn't spicy at all so you may need to ask for more spice if you typically like things on the spicy side) read more
My Khao soi was unmatched. So creamy. Not too hot or spicy. Everything flowed so well together. The duck was so tasty. Every bite was fun to construct. Our appetizer was probably our favorite thing we ate. No notes. They were so fun and the sauce was so citrusy good. The yellow curry was a lot of spice, but not a lot of flavor. Appearance wise, it looked great, but it kind of lacked the flavor and creams that is usually found in yellow curry. read more
Small restaurant in Hell's Kitchen that at first will catch your eye likely due to the decorations. However, don't let that distract you or turn you off (lest you think it's a gimmick)-- the food is definitely solid. Came here on a Monday night with two friends. Given how small the restaurant is, we were lucky to be able to get a table for 3 inside. Throughout the night, it seemed like there was always a short wait but timing usually worked out so that no one waited more than 10 minutes. However, don't try to come with more than 4 people. For food, we ordered the following: - Raw shrimp: I don't remember the actual thai name, but it was basically a spicy raw shrimp dish that was absolutely delicious! I'd never had it before but my friend loves the dish and when she saw it on the menu she recommended we get it and I'm glad we did. The shrimp was fresh and the sauce was a perfect blend of flavors with that nice Thai spice. - Morning glory: Solid veggie option, stir fried and delicious. - Green curry: We got it with chicken, pretty tasty and was slightly spicy. - Crab fried rice: I feel like you usually can't go wrong with crab fried rice but also that it's never that distinct. However, this was one of the better ones I've had. Not too oily and a good amount of crab. We also got mango sticky rice for dessert, which hit the spot. The service was really friendly and all the food delicious. Even though it was a small space, it never felt like we were being rushed. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! read more
1 year ago
Incredible lunch special- $15 post tax and tip gets you an app and entree w fast and friendly service. Tried the drunken noodle w tofu and the tom yum soup. Drunken noodle has a kick! Tom yum soup was delicious w good assortment of veggies. Food comes out really quickly and service is fast and efficient. Not much seating inside though, maybe like 4-5 tables total. read more
4 months ago
Visiting NYC and based on the reviews, decided to give this place a try. Terrible Service: The server was uninterested - uninterested in greeting me & getting my order -- I had to flag her down in order to just get an order in. Not that the place was busy, she was just standing at the register doing nothing. She didn't even bring the food out, it was 2 other nice older ladies that brought the food out. The server never came to check on me once. At the end, I had to go up to her to pay the bill, again, she was posted at her register. Salty Food: The food was salty - I ordered one of their "special dishes" that was "Chef Recommended", but if you look at their menu, everything is marked that way. Unfortunately, I can't recall the name of the dish, but it had a lot of bacon in it, look at the before and after pics - look how much bacon I left behind. I've eaten a lot of great Thai food, both in the US and in Thailand, this was not good. read more
1 month ago
The food was tasty and authentic. My favorite was the Druken Noodle. Service was great. The restaurant is very small so you might have to wait a little to get a table during the busy hours. read more
11 months ago
Came at around 6:30pm on a Sunday night as a party of two and we were seated right away. Love how the place was decorated. I had the chive pancakes and tom yum noodle soup. The chive pancakes were really good - super crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, and it had good flavor. The tom yum noodle soup had bouncy shrimp which was great, but I felt like the soup was lacking some sourness. Also had a Thai ice tea and it was pretty good, not too sweet. Would like to come back and try their drunken noodles someday. read more
Came here on a whim since the place across the street wouldn't seat me until my entire party was there. Service was very quick since they only haveabout 5 tables inside. My water was always filled! Server was attentive. Food was very delicious and flavorful. The only thing I'd say is that the portion wasn't that big for the price tag. Overall a good experience! read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
Love the interior ambiance. Very lively setting and kind workers. Great location as well. In a city where the Thai food scene is super fierce, this isn't my favorite recommendation however. The general flavor palettes seem toned down and light overall. read more
8 months ago
What great food!!! Cute, tiny restaurant with cute waitresses. The chicken larb was tangy and crunchy on shredded lettuce. Yum. Our fried tofu, curry and crab fried rice were exceptional. This place is a hidden gem. read more
1 year ago
A hidden gem in Hell's Kitchen! Thonglor NYC is a small, cozy Thai spot with deliciously authentic food and a charming, homey vibe. The space is tight and they don't take reservations, so it fills up fast -- but that's part of the experience. The servers were friendly and attentive, and the decor was cute and welcoming. We started with the crispy golden bags, which were perfectly fried, light, and flavorful -- a great appetizer. The yellow curry was rich and comforting with just the right amount of spice, and the portion was generous. We also tried a seafood dry suki, which was packed with flavor and had beautifully cooked seafood -- definitely worth trying. I do wish the place was a little bigger, but honestly, the size adds to the charm. I feel lucky to have this spot in my neighborhood within walking distance. Definitely a go-to for solid Thai food in the city. read more
This restaurant is small but mighty! Even though it can probably only seat less than 20ish people, they make good use of their space. The decor is absolutely stunning and their food is also amazing. Our server was super sweet and kept checking in on us. I just ended up getting the yellow curry. I liked that the peppers and veggies were soaked in the curry flavor but still had a bite to them. The curry itself was very creamy and the perfect spice level. read more
2 years ago
pretty small place (fits about 20 people) but love the decor and the lady who works here. it was a full house since the half marathon had just taken place and even when she was busy doing everything, she still tried her best to serve and provide us the best service. everything we had was sooo good, this included their pad thai, pad see ew, one of their fried rice, the chef recommended curry, and their tom yum soup. the only downside is that portions are pretty small. their drinks are amazing as well - we had their thai ice tea, thai iced soda, and one more drink that i don't remember the name of. definitely recommend to anyone in the area, just don't be too hungry or you may up having to order more. read more
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Good Thai in hells kitchen area. Very cool decorations and plates inside and most importantly, good food. I felt they had very unique things not normally served at other Thai restaurants. We got chiang mai noodle (chicken curry crispy + soft noodle), khao soi moo krob (crispy pork curry with crispy + soft noodle) and Kai jeaw crab (crab omlet)! The curry noodle dishes tasted similar to masaman and perfect for cold days! read more
At least for their weekday lunch special, 5/5. For their weekday lunch special, Thonglor offers an appetizer (soup/salad/spring roll) and an entrée (noodle dishes/rice dishes/curries) for just $11. Taste is good alone, but with the options and price, pretty hard to beat the value you get. Can't go wrong with Tom Yum Soup and Pad See Ew or Drunken Noodle. read more
I tried the jeen Juan curry which id never heard of before. It reminded me a little bit of massaman curry minus the potato and a stronger taste of cloves. I ordered mine with extra protein and it was enough to eat two days. The curry was flavorful albeit it a bit oily for my liking. I would order from here again but maybe try another dish. read more
$11 weekday lunch special, comes with soup/salad and entree. Hole in the wall place with 6 tables, only one of them occupied, at 1pm on a weekday. Two foot square tables too small to fit the menus when folded out. My house salad was drowned in house dressing, but otherwise good presentation with green beans, sliced carrots, romaine salad, and bean sprouts. Dressing tasted like miso dressing. Large serving in too small a bowl making mixing difficult, as all the dressing on the top. Wife's tom yum soup looked a bit sparse on the solids in a tomato broth. My pad kra pow was ground chicken in spicy basil sauce over white rice. Serving portion of chicken was on the small side, but the spicy sauce was excellent in taste. Wife's green curry with chicken came with bamboo shoots and green eggplant with chicken in a green curry sauce. Sauce was good and creamy, but the eggplant was undercooked, green rather than purple in color, and too firm rather than mushy. By the time we left, 12 people were seated. First restaurant I've been to in a while that was packed with only 12 people. read more
3 years ago
Overall: take it from the native Thai person when I tell you that this place is legit! Prices are extremely reasonable for NYC and the two person staff does an amazing job of seating taking orders and getting food out in a timely manner! Food: green curry had just the right blend of sweetness tanginess and heat. On the flip side the Lark Nua(?) noodles were extremely tasty. Reminds me of the Cantonese style stir fry beef flat noodles in soy sauce. Would highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Food: Food was absolutely amazing! I'm always on the lookout for the best thai restaurant in NY and this might take the cake for me. I got the Kaeng Jee Juan curry to try something new and I was not disappointed. If you're a fan of green curry, I think you'll like this one too. Best Pineapple fried rice I have had! The pineapple was so fresh and juicy. Rice was cooked perfectly. Wait: We got there 10 mins after opening and there were two 2 person tables left. If you don't want to wait, I think you'll have to get there as soon as it opens. It's a small restaurant with maybe 16ish seats. read more
2 years ago
I came here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. This place was a bit small but great if you only have 2 people. If you come for lunch, there's no wait but I would think there would be a wait for dinner since the place is so small. We ordered the lunch special which is a great deal ($11-$12 for appetizer and entree) for midtown (or NYC in general haha). We ordered the chicken drunken noodles with a spring roll appetizer ($11) and the shrimp basil fried rice with a Thai house salad appetizer ($12). The noodles and the rice were actually a bit spicy which was surprising. It's not super spicy, just a little bit spicy. The food was delicious and great value for the price. Service was friendly and fast. I would definitely come back for lunch! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
This place is so cute! It seems like this place was reported as closed on Yelp but I just went today so maybe it was closed temporarily. The restaurant is really small but it is so nicely decorated and beautiful inside. There was only one server but she was super nice even though it was very busy for her. My friend and I got the lunch special. I got the massaman curry with spring roll and my friend got the red curry with Tom yum soup. There are also other appetizers to choose from for the lunch special. We also ordered Thai iced teas which was delicious. I really loved it here and will be back! read more
They don't accept reservations but luckily, my friend and I met up early enough (6 pm on a Wednesday) and we got the last table. The restaurant is very small with maybe six tables inside and two outside. They have a drink menu but I don't think they have their alcohol license yet so I saw other people BYOB. We decided to order a bunch of things to share: -Phla Kung (shrimp salad - chili paste, red onion, mint, lettuce in a spicy lime dressing) - we originally wanted to get the soft shell crab salad, but the waitress said it wasn't that good, which I appreciated. We really enjoyed the shrimp salad. The shrimp were big and perfectly cooked, and the lime dressing was so fragrant/flavorful/delicious -Khao Soi (egg noodles and chicken in a Thai curry broth) - the broth was good but the chicken was not. It had that old leftover chicken taste. You also have to eat the noodles pretty quickly, otherwise it becomes a soggy mess -Chicken larb - the flavors were good but the chicken again had this leftover taste. The spicy lime dressing from the shrimp salad helped make this dish a bit more palatable -Pad Thai with mixed seafood wrapped in egg - this was on the "Chef's Specials" section of the menu, which I guess meant they put an egg on it and charged $25 on it. So not worth it. There was barely any seafood - just whatever is on top, which was three pieces of squid, two shrimp, and two mussels. The noodles itself were good so you're better off just ordering the regular Pad Thai. That'll save you $9 I would probably come back just for the shrimp salad and maybe even the pad Thai. But just stay away from anything that has chicken in it. read more
The beau and I made the outlandish choice to go here on the hottest day of the summer. Needless to say this tiny storefront of a restaurant does not have adequate air conditioning but I will not penalize them for that in this review. The food is some of the best Thai I have had in the neighborhood. The food was piping hot and full of flavor. Currently they only have beer available but hopefully they get the ability to expand to wine and liquor. Then we will have a truly great asset to the neighborhood as far as causal Thai goes. Will definitely go back in the cooler months and definitely order to go. read more
This might just be my new favorite go-to Thai restaurant. My friend and I walked in for dinner a few weeks ago and we were blown away by the flavor and quality of the food here. I was running quite late, so I was relieved that my friend was seated without the full party being there. It was not super crowded on a Thursday night and the space was pretty small as well. My pad see ew noodles were incredibly tender and I loved the amount of vegetables they added into the dish. The pad Thai was also deliciously seasoned with well-cooked chicken. Their lunch specials are also great, and super cheap. Definitely check this place out for both dining in and takeout! read more
i live around the corner from this cute little thai spot and am so glad i checked it out food is delicious and staff is so friendly we ordered a bunch of things and guys... THE PRICES (chefs kiss) are incredible for what you get. the appetizer i dont recommend - very dry tofu and the sauce didnt help much our entrees were incredibly flavorful with perfect spice levels. my friend and i shared all this and left feeling very full. the curry had hints of peppers and coconut - so good with tofu. the drunken noodles had a ton of veggies and noodles and so much flavor. 10/10 recommend and would come back staff was very kind and friendly. they're quite busy but because they were so nice - i wouldn't let that turn me away from coming again! read more
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Hell's Kitchen, Theater District, Midtown West
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