Excellent selection and execution of southern Thai cuisine. I'm familiar with the general cuisine and specialties of the north and northeast. The offerings is a nice introduction to the southern dishes and flavors. For a party of 2, we tried the Baerng Golae (shrimp and curry in a coconut taco) (we doubled this order because it's that good), Yum Som-O (pomelo salad with bits of fried fish), Lumpu Salad (scallops with fried shallots), and Phuket Pak Mor (steamed rice dumplings filled with sweet radish and peanuts) to start. For the mains, we got the Pla Tod (deep fried fish) and the Mee Pum Riang (Southern Style Pad Thai). Personally, while I enjoyed these with my friend who has dietary preferences, I would go back and try the other unique dishes. For dessert, we got the traditional mango and coconut rice and also the Thai tea ice cream. Some dishes are spicy but all are very flavorful. read more

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Delicious food and nice ambience! The service here is also quick and friendly. I've been here a couple of times with a small group and also larger party to celebrate a birthday. The taste and service remain consistent. Standout dishes are the curries and fried fish. Good cocktail selection as well. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you love Thai food! read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner about a month ago and it didn't disappoint. It's not a huge space and you will most likely need a reservation (especially for a weekend), but it's worth it. For food, we ordered the peanut spring rolls which were pretty tasty. For entrees, we shared everything and ordered the sea bass, the wok greens, and the pad Thai. I liked the fish and the greens a lot, but the pad Thai had a lack of flavor to me. As for drinks, we ordered the after school and a Thai iced tea and both were very good. The service was good, but since they were so crowded, it felt very rushed at times. I don't know that I'd come running back here again. read more

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My friends and I tried many dishes here and they were all so good! I was also starving after a long flight so everything we ordered really hit the spot: - sator goong: this was my favorite! so spicy and flavorful, tasted great over rice - squid ink fried rice - kee mao seafood - peek gai tod: these chicken wings were another standout, very crispy - khao pud mun neuer - thai tea: super refreshing, just the right sweetness and the pick-me-up I needed Service was also friendly and prompt! Our water glasses were always filled when running low, which was appreciated. Overall, I had a great time here catching up with my friends over amazing food. I highly recommend to those looking for your Thai food fix! read more

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If you're writing that Chalong is "another good NYC Thai place" you should have your Yelp reviewer credentials revoked. Chalong is probably the most exciting restaurant I've encountered this year. Potato appetizer better than any Indian preparation. The goat here makes Dhamaka's seem ordinary. The Pad Thai was like nothing I'd ever had. The pork belly was a work of art like in the royal palace in Taipei. We ate every grain and morsel presented to us. Services was extremely fast, seating was uncomfortable. Top tier beyond any shadow of a doubt. read more

Another one of many good Thai spots in NYC. I wouldn't say this is super standout for New York Thai food, just because there are so many good options, but you can't go wrong with a meal here and it's not a hard reservation to get. Service was friendly and quick, and the food was flavorful and reasonably priced. read more

I went to Chalong for dinner with a friend and it was amazing. I love Thai restaurants that offer more specialized menus. We ordered: - pomelo salad - such a unique and delicious dish, the combo of ingredients surprised me but every bite is a flavor bomb - crab curry - steamed fish - longan sticky rice Everything was delicious, i have no complaints. It's a little tight, dark, and loud inside but it makes sense for a popular restaurant. Our waitress was great and provided helpful recommendations. I'd definitely go back to try more of their menu! read more

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The Thai food selection in the city keeps getting better and better, and now I feel as though even if I've found the one Thai spot, there's another better one out there. We ordered: Cocktails- Leonardo on The Beach (Krabi) The Pirate of Tarutao (Satoon) Food- Platod Kee Mao Seafood I love that their cocktails menu has the corresponding image with the drink so there aren't any surprises / you know what to expect. The Pirate of Tarutao came in a cute barrel cup and the inside of the drink reminded me of a moscow mule (in the best way, of course!). The platod dish was everything I had never had before-a sweet soy glaze sauce on top of a mildly fried fish. The kee mao was a bit spicy, but had a tinge of sweetness. The service and quality of food are chef's kiss and it's safe to say, this is definitely part of my Thai rotation. This is truly one of the underrated Thai spots in the city that you won't really find on social media, and I'd love for it to stay that way... read more

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We just returned to this popular souther Thai spot and had a great meal. We went on MLK Day for lunch and the place was full within minutes. Make a reservation! Baerng Golae (coconut crisp grilled shrimp and famous curry paste from southern Thailand): still mouthwatering. Seafood Platod (deboned fried whole fish, sweet fish sauce, fried garlic and julienne scallion): still a great large dish to share. The branzino is not dry and the sauce is delicious. Mee Pum Riang (southern style pad Thai): very yummy. The coconut sauce is creamy and flavorful. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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We had a fabulous meal here after seeing a show... There were 5 of us and it was a perfect meal to share. So many highlights, including the Yum Som-O (pomelo salad), Crab Curry, Green Curry Brisket and shrimp fried rice... Seriously, no duds here. Great cocktails, and terrific service. Will come back! read more

Food, service and ambience was nice. I had curry goat which was spicy but very flavorful and tasty, mango sticky rice was awesome. I had a matcha adult beverage that was delicious read more

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Came back for a second time with a larger group this time, a little bit of a miss compared to last time but nothing huge. The service seemed rushed, we felt a bit pushed ordering and paying. Food was all delicious as always maybe just a busy holiday weekend read more

Chalong - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

charming and classy thai staple in hell's kitchen specializing in southern thai food -- my boyfriend (thai, picky) chose this place for a spontaneous dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it, which wins a gold star in my book. wait for a table of two was about five to ten minutes, and the place was packed and bustling. service was quick and friendly, although it was a little difficult to hear at times with the noise. we started off with the baerng gorlae, which were similar to shrimp tacos except with coconut crisps taking the place of taco shells -- super delicious, every aspect was highlighted from the slight sweetness of the crisp to the savoriness of the sauce and the shrimp. for entrees, we went with the steamed fish and the massaman duck confit. massaman duck confit had the same perks of the gorlae -- great depth of flavor that started with sweetness and became richer with time. the duck was a pull-off-the-bone level of tender and the skin was crispy and pleasantly fatty. steamed fish was soft and paired perfectly with the associated sauce -- salty and slightly spicy with a classic thai flavor profile. would love to return just to try the rest of the menu, since everything sounded as delicious as the meal turned out to be. read more

This is a great place for a big gathering and a family style meal! All the dishes were unique. Some highlights: - Lumpu Salad: It had the perfect level of spice. The scallops in this dish were delicious - Crab Curry: The crab flavors were strong & it tasted great with rice. Highly recommend Chalong was very crowded when we visited. They had long lines at the front for walk ins. Would recommend making a reservation before dining here! read more

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How I wish this place was in Pittsburgh- every dang dish that came out was better than the last - so flavorful and full of umami. read more

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Cha long has a great ambiance, perfect for a friendly setting and date night! The service was great, very attentive! My glass was never empty. Menu suggestions were offered with great wisdom. THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE. The peanut appetizer (Phuket Pak Mor) is a wonderful starter. Crab curry is a MUST. read more

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Scallop salad was standout! Flavors all packed a punch and great texture throughout. Also really enjoyed the crab curry and beef fried rice. Probably wouldn't get the pad kee mao again. Great service, dim lighting and loud chatter for ambiance read more

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My partner and I had lunch here a few weeks back, and this is quickly become one of our favorite restaurants that we can't stop raving about to our friends. The ambience during lunchtime was nice because it wasn't too packed and our seat by the window was perfect for people watching. The staff is extremely attentive and made sure that our meal and experience was spectacular from the beginning to the end. We ordered the scallop salad, which was hands down one of the best dishes. It was tangy, spicy, crunchy, and the scallops were fresh. Put that all together and it was everything you want in a well balanced bite! We also ordered the softshell crab curry, which was flavorful and packed with so much spice. There was a little snafu with one of our dishes. My partner and I were not going to bring it to their attention, however, the staff was so attentive that they came over right away to check in on us. If you are looking for a delicious Thai restaurant look no further because Cha Long is the one! read more

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Was really excited for this spot as there were more reservation slots open than Fish Cheeks which I've been wanting to go to (next time I guess)! This is a thai place in Hell's Kitchen just a block away from many of the broadway theaters, so was the perfect spot to hit up before seeing Wicked. It's super packed, like only a few inches between tables, and kinda loud inside so perhaps not the best ambiance, but the decor was decent. The duck confit massaman curry was absolutely delicious. The duck was nice and crispy despite sitting in the curry, and had more meat than it looked. The curry had an intense yet tasty flavor, and the potatoes and radishes were nice. The rice was a perfect accompaniment and had a nice texture. The small plum onion was pickled just a tad much than I liked but was an interesting addition to the dish. The steamed fish (Chilean sea bass filet) was a super small portion size for $35 but the sauce it was in was delightfully nuanced, with a complex citrus based flavor. I'd recommend ordering an appetizer to beef up your fullness level here. They didn't have a physical dessert menu, but verbally told us about the homemade thai tea ice cream with wonton crisps and brown sugar boba which sounded good. Little did we know it turned out to be $16 at least the ice cream was tasty. It definitely tasted like the ice cream version of a very good thai iced tea, and the wonton crisps were nice and crunchy. I would've ordered the actual drink if it wasn't priced at $9 Overall delicious offerings here, but a bit pricey for the portions. Definitely would come back though! read more

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Tried Chalong recently and had mixed feelings. The squid ink seafood fried rice was probably the highlight -- good flavor, fairly fresh seafood, and nicely balanced. The curry shrimp taco was creative, with a crispy shell that reminded me of a snack, and the shrimp seasoning was solid. The curry lamb had good texture and wasn't overly soft. However, portions were on the smaller side and prices felt high for what you get. Overall, it's not bad, but for the cost, I expected something a bit more memorable. read more

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We visited Chalong on a Wednesday evening, and it was hopping. People waiting for tables, delivery people, etc. on a block where many other restaurants were empty. We had a reservation and waited 5-10 minutes for a table to open up. Our server was friendly and took the time to explain dishes and make recommendations. We started with drinks: Yah Nud and iyani Passion. We enjoy spicy food, and our server was careful to warn us about the spiciness level of some of the dishes. We were delighted to find the chili pepper ratings to be true. We started with the Baerng Golae: grilled shrimp curry "tacos" with coconut crisps. Next was the Lumpu salad, which was great with dried scallops, seafood sauce, chili, fried shallot, cilantro and mint. Next we enjoyed the steamed fish: tender Chilean sea bass fillet with a delicious seafood chili lime broth, chili, garlic, mint, pea shoots and cilantro. Next up was Sator Goong with Southern Thai chili paste, shrimp, ground pork and stinky beans. read more

This is one of my favorite Thai spots in Hells kitchen! It's hard to get a reservation, but you might have some luck doing walk-in when the restaurant opens. The interior is crowded but well decorated. I haven't had a bad dish here. I've gotten the puff pastries, massaman curry with duck, and green curry. The massaman curry is so delicious, a flavor that is unique and unlike other ones I've tried. The duck is super tender. I would come back! read more

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Absolutely loved the flavors of every dish we ordered: * Baerng Golae - 3 thin coconut crisp shell tacos; the perfect crunch for a bite into the shrimp + curry filling * Yum Sum-O - refreshing pomelo salad with shallot and fish sauce dressing * Kee Mao Seafood - noodles tossed with shrimp/squid, reminded me of pad see ew * Goat Curry - my favorite dish of the meal! the braised goat was prepared well and the curry sauce with roti was perfect Only thing to note is our waiter did try to upsell us on getting more dishes "because we're Michelin", so that was a bit off-putting (especially because of how obvious he made it). We ended up swapping an entree for one of his recommended appetizers instead of ordering both, and left feeling perfectly full. Two appetizers + two mains + two bowls of rice was a good lunch portion for our party of 3. read more

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Holy moly! This was the best Thai food I had ever had! We had a party of 5. See the photos of what we ordered. Omg. The flavors. The colors. Our server was great in explaining some of the dishes. We stuck with mainly 1 chili dishes and did order one with 2 chili's since some of were not into spicy. I can't event explain how delicious each dish was. Every dish was perfection. A great location before a show. I will be sure to return. read more

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Food: The food is very tasty here, but I think the Thai food in Queens is better. Portions are also a bit small here and on the pricier side. We tried the shrimp appetizer, green curry, and drunken noodles. All of the dishes were flavorful and decent, but it's not a place I would go back to. There wasn't anything amazing or special about their food. Their Thai iced tea was very good. Service: Staff are very friendly and attentive. Excellent service! Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables for small and large groups. Seating and space is very tight though. The tables are packed very close together. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you're in the area and craving Thai food, but it's not anything amazing. read more

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I took a new employee of mine out for dinner and he suggested this place. I love Thai food, and I am a little picky about it. We showed up right on time for our reservation at 6 PM. The restaurant was FULL. We were told that there would be a short wait of approximately 15 minutes. We were sat within 10 minutes so that worked out well. I would definitely make reservations here. People that were trying to walk in were told the wait was 90 minutes. The ambiance was good. The place was decorated nicely, but the tables were packed a bit close together for me. There is a small bar as well that was also full. There is also a small outside patio with a few tables so you can take in the local color if you desire. Our server was great. She recommended a variety of items to try. I started with the Cha-Chak cocktail which was small but well made. The cocktail list was pretty extensive so you should be able to find something that you will enjoy. The Lumpu (scallop) salad appetizer was delicious. My guest had the goat curry for an entree and I had the Tom Som Pia which was sea bass in an amazing lime flavored broth with vegetables. It is mildly spicy so be careful. We both thoroughly enjoyed the dinner experience. I would give this place a gold star. Give it a try. read more

Chalong - Tom Som Pla (southern style tom yum soup) (Mild spicy) (GF) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is pretty good! They have good service. It is a tight space but there's lot of seatings. The food was good and we got the crab! The noodles were good too! I would recommend to get a reservation! read more

Chalong - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Visiting NY and found this place by accident. So glad I did. The food was amazing. Green curry was rich and had the right amount of heat. The service was friendly and kind. They took really good care of us. And the vibe was great and ambiance was modern read more

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Everything we tried was bold, well seasoned, and clearly meant to be shared. Great spot if you're into seafood-forward Thai food and want something a little different from the usual curry-and-noodles menu. read more

Chalong I think you just became my favorite Thai restaurant easily. I love Hell's Kitchen so much; so many hidden gems of restaurants. My friend recommended we have dinner here before an event nearby. She's a foodie like me, so I knew I would love it. It was unlike any Thai restaurant I'm used to. Every dish we had was incredible . See Iew chicken noodles with broccolini was my favorite dish .I will absolutely be returning with my friends and family. Loved everything about it. read more

Chalong - Lumpu salad with scallops not oysters. - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Southern Thai food lovers, this spot is for you--bold, spicy, and packed with flavor. Service: Friendly and attentive Quantity: Generous Cleanliness: Good Price: Fair I've walked by this place countless times and it's always bustling. I finally got a chance to try it--and it didn't disappoint. Appetizer: Baerng Golae - $17 Think shrimp tacos with a Thai twist. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I just wish there was a bit less curry paste--it softened the coconut crisp shell too quickly for my liking. Main Dishes: Crab Curry - $27 Absolutely loved this dish. Bold, rich curry with layers of flavor and a spicy kick. The half-fried soft shell crab added great texture, and the mild betel leaves were a nice contrast. I could've easily finished two bowls of rice with this alone. Moo Ko - $28 Fried pork belly served with a chili-lime dipping sauce. Crispy and flavorful, though I found the meat a little tougher than I'd prefer. Overall: A vibrant and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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Food really good. Call themselves a South Thai Seafood restaurant! Was a unique menu for what Thai commoners like me associate w Thai foods! I had a shrimp dish w lovely slightly spicy noodles including radishes / mung beans etc. A minty fresh but slightly spicy flavor keeping it interesting. Hubby had a chicken massamum curry - typical kind of boring to me but he loved it. The drink menu + watching the bar staff pour was really neat. One bummer thing - not sure was satisfied -my menu item says includes a Vegetable Side Dish - what would you think? There was a short menu list called "Vegetable side dishes". It came w no side. When I asked twice she pointed to my plate saying it came w vegetables. It was so good I let it go. In retrospect maybe that means that to them, just odd. Really good food, nice ambiance, in Hell's Kitchen good service. read more

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THE BEST AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN THAI FOOD I've had ever since I left Thailand. This transported me back to when I was living in Thailand and I LOVE how they unapologetically stay true to the southern flavors without substitution or compromising on spice. I had Sator Goong that was truly Thai level spice and taste just like I was in southern Thailand again. The cocktails are super creative and complex, nothing like the basic cocktails you find at most places. The service was amazing too. And the ambiance was hip and it was super popular and packed even for a Tuesday night. 10/10 highly recommend Chalong if you want truly authentic southern Thai food. read more

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They have authentic southern Thai food. The service is very good and the explanations are there should you need them. This is NOT AMERICAN THAI FOOD. Make sure you reserve! read more

amazingggg. 5/5 for ambiance, service, menu, aesthetic, food and drinks. actually so beautiful and cozy, highlyyy recommend. read more

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Honestly one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to. The service was great and the food was very memorable and tasted so good. Especially a stand out was the goat curry and roti bread. This dish was absolutely phenomenal but was definitely more spicy than mild if you can't handle spice. The curry puff and wok greens were also good not amazing. The steamed fish was a bit fishy tasting. for my taste but the dish was delicious and light. The ice cream which was a Collaboration with caffe panna was really good. I especially love coconut and corn. Apparently the mango sticky rice was good as well. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Busy Thai spot in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. Highly recommend having a reservation because it's popular and not a huge place. Also beware that the whole party has to be there before they seat you. My party ordered the pomegranate specialty drink and we all thought it was good. We also had the appetizer that's like a mini taco and that was delicious too. For my entree I had the Crab curry which was probably the best thing any of us ordered. It is spicy though, probably 3.5/4 out of 5, so if you can't handle that you won't like it. read more

Chalong - Pomegranate specialty drink - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved it! You should definitely come eat here! Try to make a reservation as this place gets pretty busy if you just walk in. I actually came here twice, once for lunch with my parents and another for dinner with my friends. I actually learned about this place through a coworker who spoke highly about this restaurant. The time I had lunch here was pretty long ago now but I remember being pleasantly surprised that they gave complimentary fried chicken wings for lunchtime patrons. I remember trying to turn that away when the server gave it to us like "uh we didn't order this" and they're like it comes with lunch I'm like what????? Awesome!!! Also those wings were incredible like I am so picky with my fried chicken. I don't like it when the breading is too thick or if the chicken is too salty, but this was excellent, breading was nice and light. I'll focus the rest of my review on my more recent meal here, which was amazing! Basically everything we ordered was delicious. You can bet I ordered the chicken wings again! They hit just as well as last time. I don't have it pictured here but we also ordered the jeeb pu dumpling appetizer as well, very good! I really wanted to try the squid ink fried rice but one of my friends didn't want to try it so I'll have to come back next time for that. This same friend also went into the night being skeptical of the mushroom dish but she ended up being surprised that she liked it! She wasn't expecting the mushrooms to basically taste like meat. A note about the mushroom dish, it comes with a bowl of white rice. We ended up not touching it but I will say, I can see why it comes with it because the mushroom dish is a bit salty for my taste. Would have been perfect with that white rice but I was trying to save room for other things lol. Beef rump cap and chicken flat rice noodles were so satisfying as well. The dessert was so amazing too! Taro coconut ice cream with actual coconut bits and rice krispie like thingies gave it great texture. All in all, great service and happy vibes inside with EXCELLENT chicken wings lol read more

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Great experience at Chalong! Easy to make an online reservation for 7 people the day before for a 5:30 pm slot on a Monday. Happy hour offered $9 regular margaritas, which is what most of us got! They were very good. We also got the fish, see iew, greens, white rice, and mango sticky rice for dessert. 5 of us ate and 2 only drank, tip was auto included and we all spent $337. I would expect to spend ~$50/pp for food and drinks here! I really enjoyed the crunch of the fish, the see iew was very flavorful and came out nice and hot! Mango rice was also very tasty- the mango was super fresh and the rice was the perfect texture. Our waitress was very good, attentive, and offered suggestions when needed. Overall, a very good experience at Chalong. I would come back to eat here again. read more

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Stopped by for a weekday dinner and made a res in advance (making a last minute res wasn't hard so I was surprised to see how busy it was when we got there). Staff is super helpful - they go through the menu with you pretty thoroughly and explain any chef's specials. We got the crab curry (came with a side of white rice) and the baerng golae (like three bite-sizes shrimp tacos in cocout crisp shells). Flavors were really good but portions were tiny for the price. The crab curry was pretty spicy (bearable but I drank a decent amount of water) and while I really liked it, I wished they put more vegetables or other things in it - it felt a bit like a soup with some lumps of crab. I really wanted to try a variety of their other dishes but we weren't feeling too hungry so definitely have to come back! read more

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