Thai
Little Thailand in Elmhurst, Queens may have the best Thai food in the country, all within a few blocks on Woodside Ave: Zaab Zaab, Saranrom, Khao Kang, Ayada, and Hug Esan. Pick any one, or do a half-day crawl.
Beyond Elmhurst: Thai Diner in Nolita is a more modern twist; Kaew Jao Jorm in Williamsburg is also great.
Zaab Zaab
Saranrom Thai
Saranrom is the Elmhurst Thai restaurant doing central-Thai dishes most New York Thai places do not bother with. Small storefront on Woodside Avenue. The curries are spicy the way Thai food should be. They will dial it down if you ask, but do not.
Must order: Crab curry, Boat noodles, Whatever the daily Thai special is
Khao Kang
Industrial-chic eatery offering build-your-own meals from a choice of Thai entrees & rice.
Ayada Thai
Comfortable, narrow Thai restaurant doling out spicy curries, noodles & other traditional eats.
Hug Esan
Elmhurst Thai restaurant beloved for its spicy, boldly flavored Isaan and northeastern Thai cooking.
Thai Diner
Classic Thai dishes and drinks by a lauded restaurant group in a kitschy-cool, diner-style setting.
Kaew Jao Jorm
Thai restaurant in Williamsburg serving fiery, authentic Isaan dishes and northeastern Thai specialties.
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