i went there for ladies night dinner with my two bestie for the first time. We ordered fried Red…read moresnapper, platter and Thai fried rice top with steak. The foods are very delicious with Authentic Thai taste and the fish was so fresh. Service are outstanding. Waiters are so friendly and polite. Place is very clean, well manage. I have been to so many Thai Restaurants and this is the best.

Thai Niyom is the newest Thai restaurant in Astoria. The restaurant is beautiful hues of blues,…read morewhites, and browns, and even though I arrived quite early in the afternoon, it was clear this place would soon be packed soon. The servers were delightfully warm from the moment I walked in. I even liked the menu since every item came with a picture, which made ordering easy. I started with steamed chicken dumplings; it was four plump dumplings filled with minced chicken and served with a sweet soy sauce. For my entree, I had the beef Pad See Ew, chewy and wide noodles sauteed with Chinese broccoli and egg. It was a good balance of sweet and salty. Overall, a very good experience.

I've been to this place a long time ago and the food was disappointing and bland. But a friend…read morewanted to try this place because she heard good things about it after they changed management. Since the place was very small we opted for take out. We ordered around 5 and the food didn't come till 6:30. When it arrived we had a feast. Unfortunately, since I didn't order I couldn't tell you what the names of the dishes were. I knew we had a curry chicken which was quite tender and flavorful. There was a flat noodle with seafood which was spicy. The was a preserved tea leaves salad that was very tasty. The pork neckl was interesting, a little sweet served with sticky rice. All the flavors were unique with some being spicy while others were mild. This restaurant has changed for the better.

Recommendations- Gin Thoke, Grilled Pork Neck, Latphat/Lahpet Thoke. Otherwise, A Kyaw Sone, if you…read moredon't mind a bit of oiliness, and the Pa Zun Chin, if you like shrimp paste cakes. I was at this Burmese place, which also sells some Thai food and other things, with a group relatively recently, where we shared a bunch of their thotes/athoke, or salads, as well as two other dishes. I think I remember going here one other time and getting either the Shan Khauk Swal Thoke or Nan Gyi Thoke, but I'm not positive, as it was a good while ago. The menu has gone through some changes over the years, but it's still reasonably priced. The service was friendly, and the vibes are casual, with the food being good overall, even if I prefer some other spots for Burmese food. To drink, I noticed a tea being ordered at another table and got an iced one, which I think was a very reasonable $3.50 or similar. It was refreshing and tasty with a mild sweetness from condensed milk and a strong tea flavor, and I would recommend it if you're a fan of similar drinks from the surrounding countries/South East Asia. Our only smaller dish that wasn't a salad was the A Kyaw Sone, a mix of fried vegetables with a tamarind chili sauce. As with most other dishes, there are small and large sizes, and we got the large, which was $14.99. The portion was quite large, with four different types of fritters and a very tasty dipping sauce, which had some sweetness and spiciness. In terms of the fritters, I was happy that the batter was light, but I did find them to be just a bit oily, with this especially being the case for the fried clump of greens. My favorite was probably the onion one, as I liked the light sweetness, and it felt a tad less oily. The larger ones, which each had a different filling, were also more unique with a soft inside. My favorite of the thoke/salads we tried was the Gin Thoke for the same price, with "gin" referring to pickled ginger, with there also being dried shrimp, crushed peanuts, garlic, and sesame seeds. The ginger added a sharp little bite, and there was otherwise a good mix of crunch. This was also the least dressed, which I liked a lot. While I prefer Little Myanmar for this athoke, it was still tasty and cheaper for the large portion size. Also for the same price was the Latphat, or Lahpet Thoke, with fermented tea leaves, tomato, cabbage, fried shrimp, crushed peanuts, fried garlic, sesame seeds, and a 100 minuscule distinct shift in crunch, was also tasty. This is the signature dish of Myanmar, along with mohinga (more on that later.) The portion was large, but this was the wettest version of this dish, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. Otherwise, there was a light fermented flavor and plenty of crunchy textures. Our last thoke was the Pa Zun Chin Thoke, with sour shrimp, green chili, cilantro, oil, and onion, which only has one size for $12.99. The person who ordered this expected it to be pieces of shrimp, but instead, I would describe it as fish cakes made from shrimp. The fish cakes reminded me of a fermented dish from Laos, which makes sense in hindsight, and I liked the texture. Otherwise, the dish had some kick and some saltiness. I know a few others disliked this, but I enjoyed it as well. The last dish we ordered as a group was the Grilled Pork Neck and Shoulder, served with papaya salad and sticky rice. This was the largest portion of any dish, which makes sense with the $20.99 price tag. The pork was very tender, and the papaya salad had a slight kick to it. I liked that there were two types of sticky rice, and the green sauce on the side, while not spicy, added some nice extra herbal and sour flavor when wanted. This was also tasty. To go, I decided to order a Mohinga, or Burmese Fish Noodle Soup, for $11.99. This consisted of thin rice noodles in a fish soup with ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic, and fried rice powder served with hard-boiled egg, crispy split chickpea, cilantro, lemon, and crushed red chili. The dish was packaged nicely with the crunchy toppings and noodles separate from the soup. Compared to other places, I found it a little bit spicier, which I enjoyed, though it lacked a little bit of depth of flavor compared to Sophie's. It was also missing the crunch from the banana blossom flower. Otherwise, there was plenty of crunch, and the portion was quite large for the price. In terms of spots, I put it above Little Myanmar, below Sophie's/Burmese Bites, and way below the now-closed Yun Cafe. The food here was tasty, with a couple of issues. I found in general that the dishes were overdressed, and this was especially the case with the salads/athoke. While not my favorite Burmese place, the portions were large for the price, and the flavors were good.

Very authentic Thai cuisine - the majority of the patrons here are Thai…read more My favorite is the duck with tamarind sauce - very crispy, cooked very well and a large portion for a reasonable price. This is a great choice if you're sensitive to spice levels. Service here is sincere and food comes out quickly but when there are a number of tables, it can lapse sometimes. I don't mind because they are very apologetic when it happens. Overall, a good choice and very convenient location to the subway station.

Got the Thai Ice Tea which was delicious!! Nice ambiance, friendly, quick service! Thanks!read more

Good Food, Great vibes! Staff is super friendly and informative if you are questioning what to…read moreorder, they will help you narrow it down to the best option. Their mocktails were a hit with a crowd!

Food was great, everything was well done. Love that they have crab. Would be a good date spot. They…read moreused to have really good music outside a couple summers ago for a short time--modern and classic remixes of classic 90s R&B, not sure when or why that stopped. Staff was good, even those being trained were really accommodating and no issues.

This has been one of my frequents for years. Whether I dine in or get take out, the food is always…read moregood. I can truly say I haven't had one bad meal. Today's meal: Chive Cakes, Spicy Green Curry, and Thai Iced Tea. Had it delivered to the house. Everything came hot, packed nicely, and delicious. Also reasonably priced. And the decor inside is always pretty. Give them a try!

My older sister took me here to lunch. I must say that the service here is exceptional. The…read moreambiance is floral in a subdued jungle-themed-sort-of-way. Everything is neat and tidy and organized. The lunch menu, available from from 11:30 to 3pm is phenomenal with a salad, appetizer and entree for $15-17. In addition to our lunch menu items, we also ordered other dishes as well. Everything was top-notch; I will be back.

Spice Nepal was not quite what I expected. We tried the veg pakoda and chicken momo, and…read moreunfortunately, both were disappointing. The food was too oily and too salty for my taste. We also tried the butter tea, which was not what I expected either. The restaurant was pretty empty when we walked in, which probably should have been our first warning sign. The saving grace was the chicken wings, which were actually good, along with a cold Coca-Cola. Overall, it was a mixed experience. There were a couple of good things, but the food quality definitely needs improvement. 3 stars.

This was my first time ever having Nepalese food so I definitely had trouble choosing from their…read moremany options. We decided to stick with the chicken sekuwa, the salmon curry and a side of roti. The chicken sekuwa was a great surprise, it came with like a puffed rice that was superglue to eat texturally and went great with the marinated chicken. The fries were not expected but very enjoyable as I love fries. The salmon curry was something very different so I definitely wanted to try that. The curry in itself was on the looser end, more like a soup however, the flavor was really good and the salmon was nice and tender. The roti was a lot more like a tortilla than what I was expecting but it was still enjoyable. Overall the food was definitely new to my palate and super light which I enjoyed and the service was great. The food did take a while to come out but the server did check up on us to let us know as well and helped us with getting sauces that we asked for. I can't wait to try out their momos next time I stop by!

Every new Indonesian spot I try is somehow better than the last. Despite its generic sounding name,…read moreAsian Taste 86 serves a wide variety of Indonesian dishes. I ordered some of my favorites that I've had at other Indonesian spots to compare. The nasi bungkus here is possibly my favorite iteration I've have so far, and certainly the largest portion. The rendeng was so tender and flavored with warming spices, resulting in a heat that builds as you eat. The jackfruit curry featured ample soft, silky pieces of jackfruit in a spicy sauce which soaked into the abundant rice. This version of nasi bungkus is truly a celebration of textures. I really enjoyed loading some rendeng onto one of the shrimp crackers included on the plate, this is a great bite. You also get a corn fritter which is rich and pleasantly greasy as well as a piece of fried tofu which is truly a wonder. I don't know how they prepare this tofu but it's well seasoned throughout with a juicy interior and a crispy exterior. The es teler was yummy also, with a variety of different jellies. However when I've had this dessert before it's generally made with shaved ice and i didn't like this version as much as it contains whole ice cubes which are hard to eat around. The service was lovely and helpful and the waitress seems genuinely passionate about sharing this cuisine with people. I overheard her discussing the details of various dishes with other tables and making helpful recommendations throughout my visit. The food alone would encourage me to return, but this kind of welcoming service is an extra bonus.

Asian Taste 86 has been around for many years! They recently opened a little Indonesian store…read moreacross the street called, you guessed it, Asian Taste Store! Drop by and see all the unusual Indonesian snacks, foods and condiments they have to offer! It's a tiny store but packed with merchandise. Definitely worth a visit since you're already there. Ok, onto tonight's dinner! 8 of us shared the below menu family style: Menu (shared by 4ppl): -- Sate Kambing (4 skewers/$17): Grilled Marinated Lamb Skewers; served w.rice cakes & spicy sweet soy sauce. This was my fave dish of the night. We requested the lamb done medium, and it actually did come medium! These skewers were very tender and flavorful. (5/5) -- Steak Jawa & Rice ($24): Grilled Ribeye w.mixed veg & spicy sweet soy. This dish comes on a sizzling platter, so best not to let it sit on the platter for too long, or the steak will get overcooked. This was another great dish. The dipping sauce that came on the side is fantastic and went really well with the steak. But the mixed veg was nothing special & disappointing; just frozen mixed carrots, corn & string beans. (4/5) -- Nasi Bungkus Nangka w.Ayam Penyat ($20): Rice platter wrapped in Banana Leaf, w. fried smashed marinated chicken, jackfruit curry, shrimp cracker, corn fritter, tofu & house green Sambal sauce. This was the least fave dish of the night. It wasn't very flavorful and the fried chicken was extremely overcooked and dry. The sauces couldn't even save this chicken! The rest of the dish was ok. I've had this dish at other restaurants and have always like it. This version, not so much. Next time, I'd pick a different protein. (3/5) Customer service was so friendly and welcoming! Be warned: this restaurant is very small and can only seat a max of 18ppl. They do take reservations, so call ahead for large groups. They also do a booming takeout service! I would return to try some of their other dishes, and more of the lamb skewers!

Absolutely a 5-star spot here. What an interesting intersection of cultures happening in this food!…read moreEverything we had was amazing! - Samsa: #1 favorite, absolutely do not miss. Just the most comforting bites of food a person can experience. - Manta dumplings - also SO good. The dill sauce with these reminded me of pelmeni, one of my favorite things. - Qorima noodles were very good. Smoky and savory. I think it could have benefitted from some acid or a slightly sweet component to balance it out a bit. - Cold kebab noodles: Very good! Richness in flavor and a good bite to the noodles. Definitely stop in for some comforting and unique food and friendly service! You won't regret it.

There are not enough words to talk about this place. It was easily one of the most delicious place…read moreI've ever eaten at. I went during Ramadan with my partner to break my fast, and they were so accommodating. Tip: call them to make a quick reservation beforehand. Next, onto the food. We ordered the dumplings, lamb stew with naan, and their special noodles. Everything was absolutely mind blowing. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and fell right off the bone. The bread was soaked in flavor. The noodles are perfect for a cold night. The noodles are mixed in house and fresh, and you can definitely taste the difference in fresh noodles and store brought. Their service was impeccable. Our host was gracious and greeted us in Arabic as soon as we walked in. He took our order fairly quickly, and the food did not take that long to come out. Whenever he spoke, he had his hand over his heart and was so friendly. I cannot speak anything but praise about this place. It's amazing and I plan to go there soon again with my whole family. Everything was delicious and this restaurant could easily be one of the top 10 restaurants I've ever been to in my life.