The food was really good, and Yash provided great service to my party of 5. We had a great time and started a great night.

Yash was an excellent waiter!! The food was wonderful and atmosphere was great. Drinks too.

I really like coming here for dinner after seeing a show at Lincoln Center. It's an easy trip over, and I've always loved all the decorations hanging around the restaurant. We had the papaya salad, and I ordered a fried rice dish with tofu. The food and drinks were good, and it's a nice little spot to end the evening. The tables are pretty close together, but that's typical New York! You can definitely hear your neighbors' conversations. I'd recommend sitting toward the front if you have a choice, though. In the back, there's a lot of traffic going in and out of the kitchen, and the bathroom is right by the tables without much of a hallway. It's a little awkward having people standing next to you waiting to use it while you're eating. Otherwise, I've enjoyed coming here and would happily return after another show! read more

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Elastic duck, and the chicken appetizers had no lemongrass flavor, the only lemongrass was two chop and dry lemongrass on it, it wasn't even fresh. The mocktails were delicious. Staff was polite and the environment was clean and lovely. Overall I wouldn't go again as the food was not very good. read more

Ordered a Moscow mule which was nice and gingery, not too sweet. The pad Thai was mid, lacked flavor... requested to make it spicy and it wasn't at all. Shrimp was on the small side, and frozen. Service was prompt and polite, the ambience is lovely. They didn't have the appetizers like chicken satay nor spring rolls. Price point is on the pricier side. Wouldn't recommend as I've tried better elsewhere, didn't satisfy palette as food was pretty bland. read more

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Wow! Absolutely incredible! Not only is the food great, the care they give every order is amazing. I ordered takeout and could not recommend any other place! read more

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This place gets incredibly busy. I walked in without any reservations but luckily there was one spot at the bar. Elephant Ear is beautifully decorated and its trendy. From the second you step in, you are hit with all these wonderful aromas. I went with the Pad Thai with chicken - a classic Thai dish. I was craving something carb loaded. The dish was rich with peanuts, a touch of sweetness, and a savory depth from the fish sauce. Overall, I would say 4 stars - great food and great vibes. read more

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I got the fried soft shell crab with red curry sauce and rice, which was $27 without tax. I do not recommend this dish. I've had fresh soft shell crab before, and this tasted like it was frozen before. It took longer to arrive than my friends' meals, and I ended up finishing it before them. Temperature was lukewarm. Also, I thought it was strange that it does not come with veggies. I think it would've been better labeled as an appetizer rather than a meal. The price should not have been that high for the amount of food and quality. The space was nice, and I'm sure my friends' meals were better. read more

Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant - Fried soft shell crab with red curry sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Came on a Sunday evening around 7pm and it was BUSY!! While we had reservations, the entire party has to be there. The tables are pretty cozy and close to one another. The menu is also not as elaborate as other Thai restaurants, but had the classics. My friend ordered the Chicken Khao Soi, which had a slight kick, but wasn't overpowering whatsoever. I ordered the Tofu Pad Thai + the Tofu caught me off guard bc it wasn't fried like it usually would be, but overall flavor was still good. The server kept nudging us out, even tho my friend was still finishing her dish. Nothing overall stood out to me for this spot. Seemed just ok. There are other great Thai spots in the area imo. read more

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I treated myself to dinner in New York and I was very pleased. The drinks were amazing. The food was amazing. The staff were amazing. It was a full house so I did have to wait a little while but it was worth it. My dish was seasoned to perfection and the wings had the perfect crunch. I will definitely visit here again. The restaurant was small but the energy was good. read more

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If you've ever been to Hell's Kitchen, you know there are soooo many Thai restaurants. Elephant Ear is a great addition to the many Thai restaurants along 9th Avenue and is located where Room Service was back in the day. Came here with some friends and at 6;30 it was already quite the scene! The bar area was hopping the entire time we were there. It's not surprising because drinks were excellent! For a meal, I had some fried chicken and my spouse had beef curry. Both were excellent. We also shared some pineapple fried rice and that was also good. Service was good and everything was received in a timely manner. The restaurant was lively and a bit loud but it was a great time. I definitely want to go back there to enjoy the food and wonderful cocktails. read more

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Order led fried chicken wings with lemongrass sauce. It was very delicious The service is quite horrible. No one says anything to you. I understand other reviews Did not order anything else based on the poor service read more

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5/5! Living in Hells Kitchen it's so easy to fall into staying and keeping to your fave Thai in the neighborhood. Thai food is so abundant here so rarely do I venture out of my fave restaurants but man am I glad I stepped into Elephant Ear today! It's now going to be in the rotation, it's so good. The softshell crab with red curry is a must - the batter used for the frying is subtly sweet but so delicious. The pad thai, an amazing staple. The crying tiger garlic rice was a welcome burst of flavor in my mouth. The service is great; sat immediately, food came immediately, and service was so friendly and nice. Ample seating inside, great music, and gorgeous scenery inside. read more

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I came here for an early dinner on a weekday. Overall, it wasn't my favorite Thai dining experience. The food wasn't bad, but it also wasn't particularly memorable. Everything felt a bit underwhelming, with flavors that never really stood out. The service was attentive, but at times almost too attentive. I felt a little rushed to order despite there being plenty of open tables. One interaction was especially odd. When our food arrived, I asked for a larger side plate because the one at my place setting was tiny. I was told they didn't have any to spare because they needed all of the larger plates for serving dishes since they were limited in supply. It was a pretty unusual response and caught me off guard. I ordered the lemongrass chicken, while the other person in my party had the duck. We both came away with the same impression: perfectly decent, but nothing that would make us want to order those dishes again. Would I come back? Probably not, especially with so many stronger Thai restaurants in the area. read more

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This is a must try place. We went for a late dinner, and all three dishes we ordered were amazing. The ambiance was 10/10, flavors were 10/10, and service was pretty fast and efficient as well. We got this meat dish, a wagyu dish, and this minced meat dish with little chips to eat them with. All three are to die for and I would highly recommend trying if you're in the area. read more

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One of the worst Thai restaurants I have been to. It was not authentic at all unfortunately. It seems like the restaurant modifies the dishes. Even the pad Thai just tasted like ketchup with no actual spices and flavoring. I would never recommend to people who are looking for an authentic Thai restaurant. The meat dish that we got was also way too salty. read more

We came here for my friend's birthday and arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation. A lot of our party was running late, and the host seemed really apprehensive about seating us because of their strict hour-and-a-half dining limit. We explained that we didn't mind. If our friends took too long we'd just start eating, but for now we were happy to sit, have drinks, and wait. Even after that, she still seemed hesitant to seat us, which was a little annoying, although I understand that policies are policies. Once we finally sat down, things got more frustrating because staff came over three or four times reminding us that we only had an hour and 30 minutes to dine. At first it felt like genuine concern since some of our friends were still arriving and they wanted to make sure everyone had enough time to eat. But after a while it started feeling less like concern and more like pressure to hurry up and leave, especially considering the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. From what I could tell there wasn't a crowd outside waiting to get in either. The mood definitely shifted once they realized we were a large party ordering plenty of food and drinks. Our bill ended up being just under $1,000, and it honestly felt like once they saw we weren't going to camp out over a couple of cocktails and were actually spending money, the energy changed completely. That part was a little irritating. That said, our server was genuinely very polite. Even while giving us the occasional "just so you know, you have this much time left" reminder, he remained friendly throughout the night. At the end he told us that if everyone left a Google review we'd each get a free drink, which was kind of funny because suddenly nobody seemed too concerned about the time limit anymore, especially since it took a while for those drinks to come out. Still, this place is gorgeous, very swanky, and the food is packed with flavor. Despite the awkward start and the constant reminders about the clock, we ended up having a really good time. It's definitely a unique and welcome addition to Hell's Kitchen. read more

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Beautiful space and the food was pretty good, but unfortunately the service completely ruined the experience. We didn't have reservations and were told there would be about a 20-minute wait, which was totally fine. However, once we were seated, everything went downhill. We sat for 15-20 minutes without being greeted or even offered water. It wasn't until someone in my party got up to ask for a server that we finally received any attention. Our server came over, took our drink and food order, and then disappeared for the rest of the night. We never saw her again. The bartender and a food runner ended up bringing out our drinks and food--but only half of our order arrived. We were told the rest would be coming, but it never did. One person in our party of three was left without food while the other two of us ate. I tried to wait, but after a long time it became clear the missing dish wasn't coming. Once again, someone had to get up and ask for assistance since our server never checked back. Even after we finished eating, our dirty plates remained on the table while we sat there waiting, which added to the frustration. At that point, nearly an hour had passed with no resolution. The host did offer a complimentary drink, but honestly, that didn't make up for the experience. We eventually decided we no longer wanted the missing meal. Ironically, as we were paying and preparing to leave, the food finally came out. Given how poorly everything was handled, the dish should have been comped, but it wasn't. Overall, the lack of service and attention completely overshadowed what could have been a nice dining experience. I would not recommend this place. read more

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Fantastic. Every entree we got was so delicious. Nice service and cool ambiance. Definitely recommend. read more

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Okay aesthetics!! It was such a quaint restaurant and staff were kind. Bathrooms are clean!! We enjoyed what we ordered and the vegetarian dish I ordered included a vegetable called "Sitaw" or long bean and I swear they cooked it just the way mama did. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I was craving Thai food and really wanted to try Elephant Ears because it was rated so well. Since I was traveling solo, I sat at the bar and ordered one dish, the pork belly. Unfortunately, the pork belly was way too greasy for my liking. But honestly, the food wasn't even the biggest issue. Because I was a solo traveler sitting at the bar, I felt like I was pretty much ignored by the waitstaff. Then came the bill, and this is where things really went downhill. The server brought me the iPad to pay. This was my first time using this type of payment system in the U.S. In Canada, when you get the machine, you're supposed to select your tip first and then tap your card, and the payment is processed. I'm used to restaurants printing a paper bill where I write in the tip. So I was caught off guard by the process. The server held onto the iPad and wouldn't let me hold it, and was basically watching every move I made. Because I didn't realize that you're supposed to tap first and then tip, I selected the tip, and he looked at me and said, "You're supposed to tip." The way he said it was extremely rude, and the whole interaction made me feel very uncomfortable. I understand that different countries have different payment systems, but there was absolutely no reason for him to treat me that way. He could have waited patiently for me to figure out the system. The food wasn't great, the service was not welcoming, and the experience at the end completely ruined it for me. Because of this, I will not be going back to this restaurant. read more

Elephant Ear is a great spot for Thai food in the city. The atmosphere is nice, and is perfect for a dinner with friends or family. A reservation definitely helps, but we waited for about 10 minutes for a table for 4 after walking in without one. I got the crispy pork belly, which was fantastic. I would definitely recommend it, as it pairs well with their jasmine rice. Their service is good as well and the wait for food is standard (about 20 minutes). read more

Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant - Crispy Pork Belly With Chili And Basil - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

NYC is one of the most important culinary hubs in the entire US. In addition to its endless array of celebrity-driven hotspots and Michelin-starred restaurants, Gotham is also home to nearly every kind of global cuisine in existence. Thai cuisine has also grown immensely in popularity. From savory noodle dishes to heartwarming soups, Thai food is generally seen as very flavorful, comforting, and delicious. Located on 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, we decided on Elephant Ear, an interesting name for a Thai restaurant bringing the spices of Northern Thailand, for lunch before our show. A reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon arrival at this cozy establishment as first-timers, my partner, his family, and I were greeted by the staff and got a table immediately. The interior was very festive with colorful hanging lamps and elegant elephant-inspired decor, evoking a special charm to its ambiance. Their menu represents the typical Thai recipes to include rich curries, tasty noodle dishes, and a wide variety of fresh seafood options. We decided on Stir Fried Green Beans with Sambal Sauce, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Stir Fried Crispy Chicken with Lemongrass, and Sautéed Mixed Seafood with Salty Duck Egg. Every dish was bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly balanced between spice, sweetness, and aroma. Our server was great. He was very patient and friendly. The price was comparable to the area and the portion just right. It's a popular spot for good reason with tourists and the locals. It fills up quickly. Overall, a fantastic dining experience read more

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Location: 690 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 Customer service: just regular nothing grand. Ambiance: few seating options. A little spacious and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Food: Heres what I've tried. Fried chicken wings with lemongrass sauce--- Topped with cilantro, Thai ginger chips, and fresh mint leaves--so flavorful it goes straight to the bones. Perfectly sized, not too big or too small. OMG, it was really, really good. The aroma alone is already mouthwatering, and the umami is just next level. Grilled jumbo tiger shrimp (18 for 2 pcs)-- A bit firm for my liking--I felt they were slightly overcooked--but still very savory and rich in flavor. Mango Salad--- A refreshing twist on the usual mango salad. It has avocado, which makes it stand out, and it's less saucy than most versions. A great, clean, and balanced salad I'd definitely order again. read more

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Solid Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Packed on a Wednesday evening, the host was very kind to give us a table despite not having a reservation. Interior features a fitting tropical theme which adds to the upbeat atmosphere. Red Curry Chicken had plenty of kick and a plentiful amount of chicken. My wife's Pad Thai was a bit on the dry side, but she still enjoyed it. Wide selection of adult beverages, including Mia Thais, but I went with a Thai brew which was refreshing. We'll definitely be back for more. read more

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More like a 3.5, but because of the start of the meal, I'm rounding down. I stumbled upon Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant while I was researching places to eat before seeing the Broadway show, Just In Time. It was in the perfect location, so my friend filled out the form on their website to reserve a table. She received confirmation that we had a table booked for 5pm on a Thursday. We were psyched! I met up with my friend and we walked over to the restaurant. We gave our name to the hostess and she couldn't find our reservation. We told her our name and how we reserved the table and showed her the email confirmation. She proceeded to tell us that we wrong to reserve the table through their website. Apparently, it doesn't work, and we shouldn't have done that. Um, ok? How are we supposed to know that? We were ready to make a scene but she honored our reservation anyway (which is the right thing to do). Maybe take off the reservation feature from your website if it's not working? This place is really cool looking. The ambiance is awesome, but boy do they pack people in. Tables are basically touching each other and you are sharing the space with other diners. I won't complain too much about that because the food is actually very good. I ordered the lychee martini which was sweet, refreshing, and delicious. For my meal I had the garlic shrimp and string beans which were just the right amount of food and had the best flavor! The garlic sambal sauce was perfection. My friend ordered vegetarian yellow curry, which our waiter repeated, but it came out with steak. They fixed the problem relatively quickly. The yellow curry was also very flavorful and delicious. They are definitely there to move people along, which I understand. People are probably having dinner before a broadway show so everything feels a bit hurried. Overall, the food was really very great, but I wasn't a big fan of the service. read more

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The food was superb. The curry had a slightly sweet flavor with a mild level of spice, and you could easily make it hotter by adding the sauce and chili. The duck was cooked perfectly. We walked in without a reservation and only waited about 30 minutes for a table. There's a 1 hour 15 minute dining limit, but the food came out so quickly that it never felt rushed. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. read more

Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant - Crying Tiger With Garlic Rice, Pineapple Curry Slow Cooked Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Great interior and great food as well. I started with a refreshing iced pandan drink, then wife and I shared the seafood tom yum soup. What a great decision, super bright, fresh, and flavorful, it felt like being in Thailand. She had the Chilean sea bass in chicken broth which was also bright, but light and garlic forward. I had the soft shell crab curry. Highly recommend, a 10/10 dish. read more

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Had dinner last night, friend and ordered appetizers each , they served one of us and then the next appetizer came 10 later. This is bad service.I ordered mussels, gost I have never see nor ate such an huge mussels, I inquired where this from, server does not know , the only good thing of the mussels is the broth, it's rubbery .Out Our antree came few minutes after they served my friend's late appetizers. He didn't get to finish it . My antree is tasty my friend ordered the beef well done, it came medium rare. It was returned and recook and served. The music is loud, it feels as if you are in a disco , can't have a conversation. The gratitude starts at 18%. Based on NYT you pay 18% for fine dinning and good service. Basic shall be 15%. For Asia food it's pricey. read more

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Came to Elephant Ear on a Saturday evening with a big group of 20 and everything went super smoothly and timely. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our server M was excellent. He was very patient, friendly, and took the time to explain the menu and point us to popular dishes. His recommendations were spot on. Favorites from our table were the fried chicken wings, pineapple duck curry, pork belly, ribeye drunken noodle, and pineapple fried rice. A few of the dishes do have a mild spice level, so if you're sensitive to spice, ask beforehand. For drinks we tried the Pandan Cooler and Thai Me Down, both refreshing and fun. Overall we had a great time. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean, service was great, and M really made the night for us. Would definitely come back with friends again! read more

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Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant brings a vibrant, elevated take on Thai fusion cuisine to NYC's Hell's Kitchen. My friend and I ordered 3 dishes and 2 drinks for lunch. The Elephant Roast Combo impressed us with perfectly grilled satay skewers (that tasted like real meat), crispy bites, and balanced flavors with the 3 different sauces. My favorite dish was the Drunken Noodle with Ribeye Steak for its rich flavor and portion size. The Pineapple Fried Rice served in a carved pineapple was both instagrammable and beautifully layered. We paired our meal with a creamy Thai Iced Tea (lychee/green tea available) and fragrant Pandan Cooler Mocktail (alc available). The customer service here is top-notched with affordable prices, and is truly a must-visit for Thai food lovers in NYC. read more

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My husband and two of our friends stopped here on a whim after doing a gameshow activity in Times Square. The place was crowded; however, they were able to accommodate our party of 4, but with a 60 minute time limit due to a reservation for the table later that evening. The place is small and we had to squeeze into our table upfront between the bar and the window. Service: Our waitress was nice enough and she took our orders quickly. We were a little stressed due to the time restraint, but everything was served pretty fast. For drinks I ordered a mango margarita (which I forgot to take a picture of) and for my entree, I ordered the pineapple curry duck. My margarita was tasty and well balanced, but I was not a fan of the duck. It had lychee in (which I wasn't expecting) and tomatoes (which I love but can no longer eat). Neither ingredient was listed in the description so that was annoying so I sent it back and ordered my usual Thai dish pad see ew. Their pad see ew was good, but didn't blow me away. I'd give it a 7/10. All in all, i probably wouldn't return. You're better off going to V{IV} right across the street. It's more flavorful and much more reasonably priced! read more

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I reserved a table for 5 during peak dinner rush and I was surprised that we got seated right next to the kitchen and bathrooms. However, the layout of the restaurant was very narrow so all the smaller tables and booths were in the front half of the restaurant whereas the larger tables for larger groups were in the back. It was actually quieter where we were and we had a large bench to place our things. We ordered the combo appetizer plate, garlic Chinese broccoli, pineapple duck curry, drunken noodles, and the crying tiger steak. My mom is usually really picky and can't handle spicy but she loved everything. The ribeye steak was cooked really well and the garlic rice it was paired with was excellent as well. My dad's favorite dish was the duck which was also super tender and the red curry it was in was also super good to mix in with the rice. Would definitely come back! read more

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The food and drinks are excellent. Love the atmosphere. I live in the neighborhood but this is my first time here. I and my friends are having a great time. The bar tender, Hein, is amazing. I highly recommend this place and will be back. read more

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE and we will never be back here again and tell everyone to skip this "fancy" looking place for something, anything more authentic. Valla Table is right around the corner and serves some of the best Thai food in NYC. Go there instead. What a disappointing experience. We came here for our anniversary of all days and that made it extra worse. After reserving a table for 2 at 7pm, we were told our table was getting ready after arriving. As more people came in, they were seated right away as tables got empty. We ended up waiting 45 minutes just to get a table which they said would be bigger and special... so we thought ok, let's see what they have in store for us. The table we did end up getting was not even properly cleaned and right next to the bar area... nothing special there. We ordered Green Curry and Pad Kee Mao and waited another 25 minutes for the food to come. After almost an hour of waiting, the food came, looked pretty but had no taste. We were so hungry that we decided to eat the Green Curry but had to send the Pad Kee Mao back. Then another waiter came by to say they cannot remake the Pak Kee Mao any differently and that we should order something else. So we ordered their Yellow Curry. Another 20 minutes later when that came, it looked Red and even the server said it was Red Curry. So we told them it was the wrong order and then the waiter came back and said that this was actually the Yellow Curry, it just looks Red. What??? Do we look that stupid? That was the final straw. Almost 2 hours on our anniversary date, we were fed up with the staff and the food here so we just told them to pack everything up and left. read more

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What a gem! Went for a birthday lunch after reading the amazing Reddit reviews and they did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful and the service was so attentive. We got the red curry soft shell crabs, drunken noodles, wings, and chicken pani puri. All were soo good. I think the red curry was my favorite. Spice level was great for us (may be a little spicy for others I would specify if you're sensitive to spice). The Thai me down was also very good. read more

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We dined at here before a weekend Broadway matinee. We really enjoyed the meal. The only negative was that the service could've been better. When we placed her order, we made sure our point out that we had theater tickets and had to leave by a certain time. The order is to take a long time to arrive. We really enjoyed the pineapple fried rice. My favorite dish was the drunken noodles with chicken. Extremely flavorful and delicious. The fried eggplant was also very good. A great Thai choice in the Hell's Kitchen/ theatre district. read more

Honestly... not great and not bad. The food is generally very very bland, but still bearable. If you are not accustomed to the spicy levels of local thai this will be your spot. When I think about thai food in this neighborhood, lum lum has a wayyyy better spicy and flavor profile. This restaurant is really playing in a tough neighborhood with all star thai spots. We ordered both the drunken noodles and pad krakow with chicken. Both needed wayyyy more chili sauce. read more

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The food was good but the service could have been better. When I asked about the duck I was told they didn't recommend it only to later hear them tell another customer that they were out. We were also really rushed to place our order and get out of there. read more

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The food was really good but it was unexpectedly busy for a random Tuesday evening, so the service was a bit slow. Our entrees came out quickly, but they also were served before the appetizer and even before we were given any waters for the table. I love Thai food but I don't know if I thought the prices were worth it. A bit on the expensive side. There are a million Thai spots in Hell's Kitchen so I might try a new one before I come back here. read more

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