My mom always says that the key to a good vacation is being open to spontaneity, and that's exactly how my friend and I found this place. We were walking around Columbus Circle on Saturday night until we came across a spot that looked inviting and had seats available. When we walked in, the space was narrow but very chic, with great ambiance. The waitress, who also seemed to be the hostess, was sweet and patient as we took our time deciding what to order. I ordered the duck tamarind. I love duck and don't get to have it often, so I was excited. For $38, you get a generous portion of duck, rice, and perfectly cooked vegetables. I loved every part of this dish. The duck was bursting with flavor, the tamarind was vibrant, and the vegetables were delicious. My friend ordered the crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli, which was also excellent. The broccoli was sautéed in a soy-based sauce and was very succulent. We also shared the curry puff as an appetizer. It was crispy, the filling was great, and the cucumber sauce was a really nice touch. We had a great time and I would definitely go back. read more

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staff was so kind and helpful to us. we came in around 8pm and sat right down. food was so delicious and flavorful, dreaming of my soup still. highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Got the Lunch special -drunken noodles with shrimp. Noodles were fine, not that spicy, I like it spicy but I think it depends on the restauarant, but oh the shrimps were delicious. Plump succulent with a little bite. Perfect. They even were de shelled, so I didn't have to pull off the tail end. Nice little bonus, but the shrimp meat itself was great. I find only Thai places can have really good shrimp like this. Amazing shrimp I would return just for this. Prices were a little high especially for a lunch a special but I guess it's the area. Thai iced tea was $8 and lunch was $16 so my total was almost $30 with tax. But food was good. Service was not that friendly but maybe it was just the timing. I would go back for that shrimp. Ambiance was warm and cozy. Would be nice to dine in. read more

Der Krung - Drunken noodle shrimp - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Cozy Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Visited on a busy Saturday night and the atmosphere felt lively yet intimate. I appreciated the water being served in steel cups. We ordered the papaya salad, tom yum soup, and the Der Krung chicken. The papaya salad was very good with just the right level of spice, and the tom yum soup was equally well-balanced and flavorful. The chicken was decent but a bit dry and not that memorable. Overall, the food was good, though the automatic 25% gratuity for groups of five and up felt a bit high. read more

The food was sooo delicious...very flavorful! I ordered the pad Thai, chicken dumplings and tom yum noodle soup. The soup was DELICIOUS!!! The service is fast and attentive. Vibe is super cozy. Loved it! read more

Der Krung - PAD THAI (Gluten Free), TOM YUM NOODLE SOUP (Gluten Free), CHICKEN DUMPLING - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Whoever said there aren't any great places to eat in Times Square was probably right, but I'm over on 9th... so, I guess this is Hell's Kitchen. I was early for a meeting, so I decided to snack on some soup... and guess what! I accidentally found a great place. So, if you're in the neighborhood and yearning for something tasty, I fully recommend Der Krung! read more

My favorite Thai spot in the city! They have an amazing green curry. Anytime I'm craving a Thai iced tea, this is where I go. The restaurant is small but there's usually a table or two available. Super cozy. Attentive staff. Quick turnaround. Check it out if you're nearby. read more

Der Krung - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I had a wonderful time at Der Krung. The snug, interior setting had about five families worth of booths, which we snagged the last of sitting down for dinner. There was only one person working front of house, but he did an excellent job juggling all the tables' needs. We got our food surprisingly fast, in about 10 minutes from ordering, getting the Chicken Satay kebab, massaman curry, pad thai, spring salad, and kee mao. Everything was very flavorful, filling, well-prepared, and matching its price point. The one exception was the pad thai, which was super heavily seasoned. Despite one of the most popular dishes at a Thai place falling flat, I was still very happy with my experience. I'd give it closer to a 4.5/5 , but would recommend you try it if in the neighborhood! read more

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Food was amazing! service was very attentive and accommodating to my grandparents who were hard of hearing and patient with a medium sized group. The ambiance was nice and cozy. I really recomend if you are in the area. read more

I really loved this place! We walked in, and they had several tables available which was surprising considering its quality of food. We ordered the calamari, duck curry, and chicken pad kee mao. Everything came out hot and was all cooked so well. There was so much food that I had to take them home for leftovers for the next day which I was excited for! read more

They have a good lunch deal here where you get an entree with salad. I liked the pad thai but I wished it was spicier and it was pretty generic, nothing stood out. The restaurant is quite small. The staff were nice and we received the food quickly. read more

Der Krung - PAD THAI (Gluten Free) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

A rather cozy hole-in-the-wall Thai joint on the upper border of Hell's Kitchen. Pretty standard menu, where the noodle dishes seem to be the local favorite. Everything we had was tasty and satisfying. Fresh Summer Roll: Got this because of a vegetarian at our table. It was pretty standard for a spring roll and I guess the fried tofu was an ok substitute for shrimp. Though I really did like the dipping sauce which was a mash up of sweet chili and peanut sauce. Curry Puff: For the non-vegetarians at the table. A flaky empanada-like shell with lightly curried chicken bits inside. Tasted nice with the tangy vinegar sauce. Pad Thai w/ Chicken: Kind of a cliché to order nowadays, but it's just so delicious. Perfectly springy rice noodles that absorbed so much of the yummy sauce. Lots of peanuts and egg bits. And hearty chicken. Maybe I'm basic for ordering this, but I can live with that. Kee Mao w/ Crispy Pork Belly: Thick rice noodles that are "drunk" with savory sauce. I got the 2-star spicy and it tasted like they mixed in a bunch of sambal, though wasn't too spicy. The noodles were fine, but the Pad Thai noodles tasted better. Though the pork belly protein option was huge! It didn't feel as fatty as pork belly though, more like boneless pork chop with some fatty bits too. Get the pork belly if you're really hungry! read more

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Small portions, unfriendly staff. They refill your water, but that's about it. I said thank you and bye on my way out and no response from the waiter/waitress. I know they both heard me. Just flat out RUDE! read more

The most wonderful red curry and rice (one bowl of rice is included!). Portion sizes that just make sense; although, I ended up enjoying the red curry so much that I asked for a second bowl of rice. The service was fantastic. The restaurant is quite small, so large parties likely wouldn't fit, but we really enjoyed our visit. I will be back! read more

Der Krung - RED CURRY (Gluten Free) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Came here at 5pm on a Tuesday, before a 7pm Broadway show, and the place was empty. Where have you heard that before? Wife's $19 eggplant dish came with hunks of eggplant, fried tofu, bell peppers, onions and sliced carrots in a spicy basil sauce. Went well with the white rice, as all the vegetables had plenty of spice with the bell peppers and the chili type sauce. Wife loved the eggplant, and I loved the fried tofu. The $20 lovely nest was the Thai version of the bird nest version found in Chinese restaurants. Came with chicken, onions, bell peppers, carrot, cashew nuts and pineapple in a rice crispy noodle nest. Pineapple sauce so sweet, I used it as dressing for the leaves of salad used as decoration on the bottom. Resembles cashew nut chicken. Mixed it with the white rice to tone it down a bit, but I treated it like a stew. Place was packed by the time we left at 5:40pm, as place has at most half a dozen tables, maybe 4 seating 2 people and 2 seating 4 people. Asked for medium spicy eggplant, but found it lacking in enough heat for our tastes. I guess locals not used to serious heat found in CA cooking back home. read more

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The place is tiny (seats 15 at most). Mostly tables for two. The biggest table is for four. You'll be sitting very close and tight with your neighbors. Not for large groups. This place gets packed after work--everyone goes in for a quick meal. In and out in 30 minutes. Get a reservation, if you'd like to guarantee yourself a spot. We got Thai iced tea, KEE MAO (Drunken Noodle) and chicken PANANG CURRY. I was surprised to see how the prices have jumped from $14 to $17 per entree. You can find cheaper, same quality Thai all over 9 Avenue and the rest of Manhattan. The food was standard and nothing I'd return for. Standard Thai ice tea. Drunken noodle with pork ($17) was hearty and had enough protein to noodle. Chicken Panang curry was tasty. Biggest complaint--the door was opened every two minutes (deliveries, patrons coming and going), so everyone at the restaurant had to sit in their coat. I got so cold, that I could barely move my fingers when the check came. Definitely try to avoid peak meal times, so you are not subjected to constant gusts of wind and cold. Service was nonexistent. read more

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The place is small, but I've been to smaller establishments and it adds to to small, cozy aesthetic of the restaurant! I came in at 7:30 and was able to get a seat, despite it being 80% full. I know you might want to get pad see ew and pad thai, BUT trust me a true thai establishment will be better than just those dishes and it was! I got the Noodle Curry with chicken and it was warm, soupy, and heartening to my soul. Would definitely come back again! My friend and I also got the curry puffs as an app and it was delicious! In terms of service they did forget I got an order to go for my bf, but immediately rushed the order and received it within 5 minutes. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 read more

Der Krung - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little Thai spot with fresh delicious food! I really enjoyed the tofu summer rolls, fresh vegetables and the peanut sauce is yummy. The pad Thai was flavorful and glad the noodles weren't dry, green curry was delicious too and has a little kick to it & we asked for mild too. Staff was very friendly and attentive, definitely will come back again! read more

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The Thai was absolutely amazing! I got the pad see ew and it was just as amazing as many expensive Thai restaurants I've tried. We got a table right away and the service was great. read more

Der Krung - Pad SEE-EW - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I wasn't here for long, just stopped in to kill time before meeting a friend next door for drinks. All I wanted was a little bite to eat and a glass of water and to use a clean restroom while I waited out the rain, and it was a great spot for it! Nice, cozy spot with friendly staff and quick service. The gai satay was flavorful, and it was a relatively large portion, too. Overall, a quick but very pleasant experience in a spot that seemed to be full of regulars, so it seems locally well-liked. read more

Der Krung - GAI SATAY - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and service They turn over tables fast so though the restaurant is NY small, I got in with a 5 min wait Great kind attentive service They do modifications well Vegan options Food very hot and delicious Will come again Small bathroom clean read more

We had a massive, family style, order from here. Coming highly recommended by a friend, I had very high expectations for this restaurant and boy did they deliver. We ordered the drunken noodles, the curry noodle, the green curry, the red curry, and pad Thai. The curry was fantastic- spicy yet not overwhelming and flavorful. The perfect texture (not too watery / not too thick) and a great array of veggies inside. The green and red curry came with rice on the side which was perfect. The calamari in the curry was soft and tender. A great chew and an incredible addition. The pad Thai was surprisingly not as flavorful as the drunken noodles. Usually I go for pad Thai more than drunken noodles but I was pleasantly surprised with how much better the latter tasted and looked. I kept going back for more. The food came quickly and the serving size was really good. Overall the dishes were a bit on the pricey side but it was worth every penny when just one spoonful of green curry satisfied every unsolved craving I'd had. Really looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! read more

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Great value for money! Great Pad Kee Mao! Great service! I came for lunch and the complimentary salad was fresh and fantastic. read more

Der Krung - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Food is amazing-service is exceptional and the entire restaurant is squeaky clean. We enjoyed PadThai, Drunken Noodles and Penang Red Curry!!! Absolutely delicious! read more

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amazing panang curry here!! small seating area but worth it. will check them out for their lunch specials too

Loved the food, and the service was great!! Wait staff was attentive. Though they did get my order slightly wrong, it was still delicious.

I've been back here several times. Service is nice and quick and all the dishes are delicious, especially the der krung chicken. It would be great if they stayed open a little later. read more

The best Pad Thai Good choices for Dinner in Hell's Kitchen Will be back again if I come to New York,

This was some serious Thai food. Not your average Thai cuisines. They definitely twisted the ingredients to make some funky and tasty dishes. I think that's just part of the Seattle food vibe. I certainly enjoyed the freshness of all the ingredients used in my delicious dish. I will check them out again next time I'm up there. read more

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We had dinner this evening . Apart from being overcharged , about 60minutes late my partner became violently ill . I am a Dr and we went to the emergency room . Upon testing we found that the duck meal was infected and they had been infected by a gastrointestinal salmonella infection. Having spoken to my colleagues at the hospital , it appears the version of salmonella was that usually associated with human feces . We had noted the dirty bathrooms and hands touching the rims of glass's etc . This was a very disturbing event . We will be reporting this to nyc health dept etc , and we have kept a sample of the regurgitated food as evidence . This could literally kill someone . I will return once they are open to see an explanation , but please if you eat there , be very careful . We have been going for a couple of years but it seems the staff ( apart from being rude and ignorant) have all changed . A horrific experience . read more

Red curry lunch special here was excellent. The rice portion size was limited - next time will order extra rice. Came with a small salad that was ok. The Thai iced tea was iced & refreshing - perfect for a sweltering 80 degree summer day. For overall quality & price, the Der Krung Thai Cuisine's lunch special is on my list of places to grab an affordable lunch in Manhattan. read more

More like 3.75 stars. Tiny restaurant with personable service and relaxing atmosphere. Their menu has all the Thai staples you could wish for. Crispy Calamari (Fried): a small portion of calamari that could have been covered by more crunchy dough. Larb Gai: I usually prefer pork, but this chicken larb salad was tasty nonetheless. Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) with crispy pork belly: a huge bowl of yummy noodles and rich pork. Overall, although I only tried these dishes, they were well prepared. Prices are fair. read more

- We ordered for pick up - The pad thai was average but I really enjoyed the pork pad see ew - One of the few thai places still open that have pork - The pricing is a little higher compared to same dishes at other restaurants in the area read more

Der Krung - Chicken PAD THAI (Gluten free) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered delivery on a weeknight from their website (fulfilled by delivery.com). The food was well packed and delivered on time but I'm pretty sure that I got Noodle Curry and Pad See Ew, and not Drunken Noodles as requested. While their entrees are a few dollars more per order than you'd see at similar Thai restaurants ($15 base, +$1 for chicken, +$3 for beef...) it's pretty good. I normally eat Thai food for the noodle dishes and this place didn't have quite as many options as you see at other spots. Overall though the food was well prepared and I'd recommend you give it a try! read more

Der Krung - Pad SEE-EW and NOODLE CURRY (Gluten free) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

No fuss, family/group friendly place! With the plethora of Thai available in HK/midtown, I keep coming back here. Food is solid, reasonably priced, and even though the place is tiny (seats 20 or so max), they've accommodated my family of 7-9 for years without issue or hour long wait. And my family includes 3 kids that will have noodles dripping down from their mouth pretending to be monsters, and constantly play with/drop chopsticks! Love the pad thai and pad see ew. My fam liked the chicken satay too. Haven't tried the curries, but looks good. read more

Wonderful food and service .. our pad Thai was fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area . read more

Der Krung - Dining area - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Service: Excellent Food: Delicious! Excellent. I have had Pad Thai with shrimp, Tom Yum noodle soup, a side order of steamed vegetables, and I enjoyed it very much. This is my favorite Thai restaurant in NYC. read more

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Came by to pick up an online order for lunch to go. Food was ready pretty quickly which was convenient timing for walking over from the office. Solid and affordable lunch spot during the work week for Midtown and Hell's Kitchen. I ordered the Pad Thai lunch special and Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle) with chicken and pork for $10.95 each. The lunch order comes with a side salad (not pictured - it's the pretty basic lettuce mix with tomato, cucumber and I believe carrot and tangy dressing) and each to go container was densely packed. Quantity was great and food tasted good. Will consider another time for lunch when in the mood for a brief walk and some Thai. read more

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Highly recommend for some Thai lunch on the weekdays (before 3pm). Prices are good and portions are just right for me. Drunken noodles aren't too sweet, and chewy noodles are perfect. Service was very attentive. Really enjoyed the drunken noodles. read more

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Really great tasty, authentic Thai food, clean and cute restaurant, very friendly staff! No rush! Definitely will go back