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    Thonglor Thai Formerly Red Basil Thai

    4.3 (115 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for groups

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    Mia H.

    Got DoorDash from here recently for lunch and it was really solid! The order came pretty quickly and was packaged well so no oils were leaking and the food was still hot. As I was looking at their menu, I noticed that they had some really interesting fried rices, such as a green curry fried rice and a tom yum fried rice. In the end, I got a tom yum fried rice and a pad thai. The fried rice was amazing and the pad thai was pretty solid as well. Portions are pretty big. Would love to try their green curry fried rice sometime!

    Whole fish with Spicy Tamarind Whole Fish ( sauce is on the side)
    Richard G.

    Food is Great.. one of the Best Thai restaurants in Queens we go here regularly. Small restaurant with probably 10 tables so it can get crowded on weekends.. Prices are standard I would recommend checking it out... downside 1 restroom in the kitchen area...

    Dessa R.

    Soooo adorable....the navy blue, the wall fixtures, the accent wall pink flowers features, the chandeliers, the table lamp & carnations. Loved it! Greeting was warm and friendly by the host and staff throughout service was attentive and so friendly. The food was plentiful and dellllicious. My go-to dish is the pad se ew with beef, and the portion was generous (couldn't finish) and sauce and beef was delicious. Not dry and full of flavor. Loved the appetizers (the coconut shrimp and crab Rangoon) - they did not disappoint. Overall reasonably priced! It's BYOB, and the mocktails and other drinks look yummy. I had the lychee lemonade with came in a mason jar and was yummy, not too sweet or sour just perfect.

    Kelly L.

    @thonglornyc is another place that you need to add to your fave Thai place. I wasn't ready for how good this Thai food was. The flavors, the spice, the freshness... unreal. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience. This meal took me somewhere. The flavors felt like a warm hug -- comforting, bold, and beautifully balanced. It's more than food... it's a story in every bite. Featured : - Fried Calamari - Appetizer Sampler - Whole Fish Thai Basil - Spicy Tamarind Duck - Fried Banana with ice cream

    Pad See-Eew Noodle
    Chanel B.

    First time eating here! I ordered the duck salad and pad se eww. Love love love! I should have order a double order of both to be honest lol! Everything was so flavorful with spice too!!). The restaurant was really peaceful and the service was pleasant and prompt! I was in and out in 10 minutes of waiting for my food. Anytime someone is looking for something to eat in the area, I'll point them here!

    Thai Salad
    Denise G.

    Really delicious Thai food! Love that they deliver during lunch time! Creative items on the menu like the iced Thai green tea. I really like their miso salad!

    Tamarind red Snapper

    Ambiance was cozy and nice. Simple decoration, but warm and welcoming. Service was friendly, on time and and non pretentious. The food was delicious. , fresh and flavorful. We tried a couple of dishes, but the Tamarind whole red snapper was my favorite. We will definitely come back to this restaurant to try other dishes.

    Pad Thai Noodle

    great service and environment. the portions are very huge for the price, ive been eating non stop for an hour and im still eating idk if the pad thai is infinite but i seriously cant find the end of the noodles its really huge i dont know when im leaving because theres a huge amount of pad thai. the photo is like the pad thai after an hour and 32 minutes, what are the ingredients and why cant i finish the noodles? theyre so amazing but im really confused, but im still grateful. its $17 only for this huge portion im in shock. im still eating as i type this review and im still in the restaurant

    Sol G.

    The food looks like it's tasty in photos but it's okay. The mocktails have potential in terms of flavor combinations but they taste very artificial. The service was good.

    Duck Panang Curry. Missing the avocado but good curry with nicely crispy duck
    Glenn C.

    Short review: Order the duck or fish. The rest of the food is fine. Rating is for the area only. On the Upper East/Queens, this would be a 3. Went here with one of my usual groups a good while ago so I actually don't remember too much. Service was friendly. I had a iced tea which was definitely a bit too sweet compared the usual. There's an abundance of bell peppers on the menu which isn't exactly common in traditional Thai cuisine but the flavors were fine. The Beef Jungle Dried Curry had a good amount of meat with sauteed dried curry, bell peppers, string beans, bamboo, and basil had a good amount of meat and was well spiced. The Vegetable Green Curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, basil, and bell pepper was alright though a bit sweet. The Chicken Drunk Man Noodle (which is a humorous translation of pad ke mao) with sauteed flat noodles with egg, bell pepper, onion, and fresh basil in a spicy chili sauce was good with a bit of spice. The stars of the meal were the fish and the duck. The Whole Fish Mango Salad with a whole crispy red snapper with a mango sauce had a nice presentation with a very well fried fish. It wasn't fried too much that the fish flavor couldn't be tasted but enough that it was crispy and delicious with the mango salad added some good sweetness and sourness. The best of the night was the Duck Panang Curry with half a duck, bell pepper, and string beans in a Panang/Phaenang curry sauce. Well spiced with a very crispy tasty duck though it was missing the avocado listed. The duck in the Fried Rice Tom Yum with onion, scallion, egg, mushroom, and tomato with chili paste was also similarly well made though the rice could have used more flavor. We went with the Lava Chocolate Cake afterwards which was alright. It was served with matcha ice cream which was a nice touch. Food here is fine. Prices are low and the flavors are fine. If this was in let's say Elmhurst, I'd round up to a 3 but for this area, 3.5 rounded up for prices and service.

    Carie C.

    Thonglor is a place for comfort Thai food. Located in the heart of Astoria on a busy street on Steinway, Thonglor is tucked away amongst other popular restaurants. There was plenty of seating when we got there on a weekday night and the ambiance was more relaxed. Their pad Thai was delicious and affordable. You can customize it by adding your own source of protein on top which comes with additional pricing. Service was fast and waitresses were friendly. I would come back again if I was looking for quick, delicious, Thai food. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 4/5

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    3 years ago

    The food here is excellent, along with the service. And the ambiance I thoroughly enjoy every visit!

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    I had the pai thai and it was really amazing, I would definitely come back here. The server was so kind.

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely lovely atmosphere and great customer service. This place has great options and is great to come with others.

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    My favorite crab Rangoon in NYC. The pad Thai was good and they made it Thai spicy like I like.

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    Food is good and decent prices. The only problem I have is that they don't have a restroom for their customers.

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    6 years ago

    Pad See Eew was absolutely delicious, friendly staff and easy pick up! Highly recommend

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    4 years ago

    My go to Thai delivery. HUGE portions for a great price and so delicious. It's my favorite pad Thai in Astoria.

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    this restaurant is a very well decorated restaurant with speedy and nice service!! great food!!

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    Great lunch special, inclusive during the weekend. Very affordable and good quality and portions.

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    The restaurant was clean, the service was good. The food was great. I would surly go back there to eat again.

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