The Best Thai Restaurants We Found In NYC
New York City is a vibrant city full of many people from different cultures and backgrounds. Because of this, the food culture in the city is incredibly diverse and extensive. The city has restaurants representing cuisines from all over the world.
One of these widely reflected cuisines in the city is Thai cuisine. The city has a plethora of delicious, traditional Thai restaurants where customers can experience a taste of Thailand through exquisite dishes. Here’s a list of the best ones!
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thai villa
Thai Villa is a Thai restaurant specializing in popular street foods such as Pad Thai and lesser-known Thai dishes such as Kun Tok—a dish that was typically prepared for royalty. Their mission is to introduce classic Thai dishes to a new generation. The restaurant's interior features wooden seating with large, stunning golden chandeliers and curtains above the booths and tables. The decor gives visitors a taste of Thailand in addition to the food.
The menu has various Thai classics on it such as Pad Se-Ew—wide noodles with Chinese broccoli and egg in a thick soy sauce—Red and Green Curry, and Chicken Satay which is marinated chicken skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish. The restaurant also has an extensive wine and beer menu for adults to enjoy. Desserts include crepes, ice cream, cakes, and sticky rice dishes. This restaurant is perfect for those who want to experience true Thai cuisine!
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THEP Thai restaurant
THEP Thai Restaurant is a restaurant named after the Thai word for “angel,” “deity,” and “god.” The restaurant’s mission is to provide an excellent dining experience for customers by serving delicious dishes and drinks. There are three menus: food, drinks, and catering.
The food menu offers starters, appetizers, soups, salads, main and side dishes, curries, noodles, and fried rice dishes. The restaurant offers gluten-free and vegan options, which are labeled on the online menu. Notable items on the food menu include the Tom Kha Pumpkin Soup—pumpkin puree mixed with a coconut lemongrass soup and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds—the Crispy Pork Basil over Rice—crispy pork mixed with onions, peppers, sunny-side egg, and rice with a red chili curry sauce—and the Avocado Massaman Curry which has avocado, sweet potatoes, onions, and peanuts in a creamy coconut curry sauce.
The drinks menu features seasonal cocktails, as well as regular cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, and sake. Notable items on the cocktail menu include the Green Goddess—a mix of cucumber vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and mint—the Dawn On Me—a combination of Stoli ohrang, orange liqueur, raspberry puree, orange juice, and Francesc Richart Cava—and the Hazy Baby, which is a mix of Bulleit Bourbon, Luxardo cherry juice, spiced cherry bitter, and flavors of smoke with cherry wood.
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Thai delight nyc
Thai Delight NYC is a restaurant that serves fresh ingredients in both classic and unique Thai dishes. The restaurant prides itself on friendly service to give the customer a pleasant dining experience. The online menu features appetizers, salads, soups, curries and entrees, fried rice and noodles, chef’s specials, side dishes, desserts, and beverages.
Noteworthy items on the menu include the Crab Ragoon—Philadelphia cream cheese with crab stick celery—the Eggplant Basil—a vegetarian dish featuring Chinese eggplant, basil, bell pepper, onion, and hot chilis—and the Bangkok Noodle, which has flat noodles, Chinese broccoli, egg, scallions, and sprouts. The chef's specials are also delicious, with dishes such as Beef Noodles Soup and Crab Fried Rice.
There are also various side dishes, such as assorted vegetables, peanut sauce, and different types of rice. For dessert, the restaurant offers banana dumplings, fried bananas, pumpkin custard, and seasonal mango sticky rice.
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bua thai ramen & robata grill
Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill is a restaurant serving classic Thai dishes and cocktails in a stylish space. The menu features sections such as popular items, Robata grill, soups, different types of salads, appetizers, buns, chef recommended, single plates, side dishes, and more. Popular items on the menu include the Pad Thai, Pad See-Ew, and Panang Curry.
The Robata Grill portion of the menu features various grilled meats and vegetables, including chicken wings, pork skewers, Asian eggplant, and sweet yams. Some of the chef recommended dishes include the Clay Pot Fried Rice—garlic butter fried rice with egg, cilantro, and green onion—and the Chiang Mai Curry Ramen Noodles, which is a Thai ramen noodle dish with chicken legs and red onion topped with a yellow coconut curry sauce.
The menu also has unique dishes such as the Basil Fried Rice—a spicy rice dish with basil, fried egg, sweet chili paste, and chilis—and the spicy Kimchi Ramen which has roasted seaweed, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions in it. For dessert, the restaurant has fried ice cream, mango sticky rice, and taro custard brulee.
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soothr
Soothr is a restaurant named after the Thai word for “recipe.” The restaurant focuses on making generational family recipes that remind the cooks of their childhoods in Thailand. The restaurant has a lively environment and is the perfect place to meet with family and friends. The menu features food and cocktails, with dishes catering to people with gluten-free and vegetarian diets.
Some of the chef’s specials include the Eggplant Buns—battered fried eggplant with cucumber, scallions, and a spicy soy hoisin dipping sauce—and the Lek Kua Muek, which is panfried rice noodles with squid, bean sprouts, scallion, and pork fat bits topped with a spicy sauce. The menu also has Soothr signature noodle dishes, which features unique dishes such as the Nam-Tak Moo—a spicy pork blood soup with rice noodles, sliced pork, meatballs, beansprouts, and basil—and the Duck Noodles, which has caramelized duck breast served with dry egg noodles and gravy.
Desserts include mango sundaes and lychee rose sorbet. Some notable cocktails on the drinks menu are the Aqua Marine—a mix of vodka, pineapple juice, lemon zest, Cointreau, and blue curacao—and the Rose Quartz—a combination of Rose wine, vodka, rose syrup, lime juice, lychee puree, and Aperol.
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one two thai
One Two Thai is a restaurant serving Thai dishes with quick and friendly service. Each dish features fresh ingredients. The menu has appetizers, soups, salads, curries and entrees, fried rice and noodles, chef specials, side dishes, desserts, and beverages.
Notable dishes include the Beef Salad—marinated and grilled beef served with tomato, chili, red onions, and scallions topped with lime juice—the Khao Soi—a coconut curry dish with egg noodles, red onions, and green mustard—and the Cashew Nut—a vegetarian dish that combines cashews, carrots, snow peas, celery, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple.
Some of the chef’s specials include the Teriyaki Salmon, Sweet & Sour Duck, and Green Curry Salmon. This restaurant combines classic Thai cuisine with dishes that non-Thai people may be unfamiliar with.
conclusion
All of these Thai restaurants offer delicious Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients and housemade sauces. These restaurants are perfect for those who already enjoy Thai cuisine, but also those who are unfamiliar with it and want to try something new. Whether you’re looking for classic Thai dishes such as Pad Thai or unique ones such as Nam-Tak Moo, these restaurants have something for you!
