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Hero Thai-Izakaya

4.1 (236 reviews)
ModerateThai, Ramen, Izakaya
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Melissa N.

I would say it's a 3. The spot is beautifully decorated and it is intimate. The servers were warm and inviting. The menu offers a blend of Japanese and Thai cuisine. I know this place has wonderful reviews, and this could have just been my experience, but I think the food was just okay. That said, I would come back to explore more of the menu because everything else of the experience was splendid. I ordered the Tiger Cry Steak, which is a grilled sirloin steak with Jim jiaw sauce, and your choice of side salad or fries. I would say the jim jiaw sauce is an acquired taste - it was bold and a bit too fishy for me, so I did not used it for the meat. Speaking of which, I asked for medium well and it was overcooked and tough, which was a bit of a letdown.

Chicken Pad See Ew
Shayna H.

Hero Thai is a small business with a beautiful ambiance and delicious food. The waitresses were very kind and the service was quick but not rushed. I ordered the chicken pad see ew. Everything tasted great and the price was very reasonable. Would recommend!

One of the best special deals at  hero ever had so far. Gotta have the spring roll and the hero wings
William C.

This place always feels like you are visiting a friend's home. Food is so good always.

New AI menu is disgusting. Everything looks nasty Disapponting considering their food is decent and service is nice.

Linda G.

So cute! I love the aesthetic and the food! The Thai iced tea is a must order. It comes with an ice cube in the shape of a bear (filled with Thai iced tea). You can't get that anywhere else! We ordered the lychee duck curry and the pineapple fried rice. Food came out quick. Service was excellent. The ambiance is also stunning! I love the hanging flowers. Will definitely be back.

Sonic L.

Absolutely loved the Tiger Cry steak! It was cooked perfectly rare tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The service was also quick and efficient, which made the whole dining experience even better. Definitely a dish I'd happily order again!

Pineapple fried rice with chicken cutlet

Food is delish, came in for happy hour.. decided to order some different plates and definitely coming back! Very tasty

Louise D.

Had a wonderful experience here. The appetizers are super cheap. Customer service was on top of everything. They even made me a drink that wasn't on the happy hour menu. The happy hour is great too. This place definitely passes the vibe check. The place wasn't too loud or anything, I think we were the 1st customers. I'm happy it was cool in temperature. They definitely deserved the 25% tip. I'd definitely make this a starting off place before heading to a dinner. Wish I lived closer I'd have their appetizers for lunch on the daily. Those fried oysters did not disappoint. ::bathroom alert:: Clean bathrooms. I appreciate the nice smelling soap. I love the decor of the place, its floral and just beautiful. Such a chill spot to go. I absolutely love the fish tanks.

Lychee Sangria and White Sangria
Dalhia C.

Went to Hero Thai for dinner on a Sunday and it was a nice, easygoing experience. It wasn't too busy, which was a plus. We had the chicken pad see ew and the garlic fried rice with shrimp, both were good and flavorful, no complaints. Nothing over the top, just solid Thai food that hit the spot. Would definitely recommend and would go back.

Really good! Got the pad Thai and pad see ew to split. The pad see ew was really good, nice char on the noodles and everything balanced well. Pad Thai was fine but way too saucy for my taste, wish it had been drier. Would go back, just ordering the pad see ew next time.

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Dave K.

Always enjoy coming to Hero as there's never a wait, service is prompt, and the food is always consistently good. They have expanded their menu to a more "Pan Asian" style, but I stick to the Thai items which never disappointed. If you're vegetarian, they have a number of pant based meat products to give you your protein options. Nice and cool ambiance.

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Anggie B.

Festive decoration..look to your right wall, its japanese pictures and decoration, to your left, is thai posters. Servers were really nice, food was pretty good. Good value. Recommending this one!

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Yvonne M.

Delicious lunch and great price starts at $11.50 entree comes with soup or salad and an appetizer. I opted for the salad & crab Rangoon - then really enjoyed the tofu tom yum noodle soup! My husband got the curry pork katsu and we also got mango sticky rice to try (thought this was okay for the price, the rice wasn't sticky enough bland didn't really taste like dessert). I enjoyed the lychee Thai tea and the Thai coffee came with a little frozen coffee ice bear. Staff was so friendly and attentive, I enjoyed the experience and will be back again.

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Food is always good here. We come here all the time. The staff is always nice and very attentive.

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Certainly good food but sometimes hit or miss. Still a go-to for many and is popular.

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Great food , I would definitely come back. Spring rolls are great and the pad Thai amazing!

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Food was good, great customer service, good attitude and clean bathroom very welcoming.

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4.0(349 reviews)
2.1 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City
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Great place for Japanese food. Got the nanban chicken and loved the sauce on top of the very tender…read moreand crispy chicken. The nori on the rice was also a nice addition. Also got a soft serve to share and it was delicious and would recommend. Service was fast and the ambiance is a nice fun vibe, perfect for a casual and nice dinner with friends.

Was okay but nothing great. It was pretty dimly lit to the point where I felt like I needed…read moreflashlights. I got the kaarage, shoot potatoes, spicy goma miso, ban ban chicken, taku sando, and a yuzu drink. It was okay but I don't think I'd go back. It didn't have anything that I felt set it apart/did better than any other place Kaa rage Chicken a tiny bit on the dry side. Flavor is good Sauce is great flavor with the micro greens and chicken. Wish there was a bit more of it. Shoot potato Potato texture could be done a bit longer seeing how it was called fried on the menu when it's more like tater sized cut potatoes. Could be a bit softer on the inside. But with the mayo, the texture is actually good the way it is. The potato is pretty bland and the mayo makes up a bit for it but not by much. The mayo isnt my favorite type of flavor so it's kinda just okayish With the nori flavor/furikake and the mayo, it ends up almost tasting and feeling like a fish and chips with white fish Taku sando Yuzu ginger ale. The drink is pretty good ginger ale and yuzu flavor works so good together. But as it sits it doesn't taste as good Spicy goma miso tastes very peanut buttery and creamy Banban chicken ramen also tasty very but buttery. But after that first sip, it loses a lot of flavor.

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Seating area inside the restaurant

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Karaage Chicken Appetizer

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4.5(102 reviews)
1.5 mi•Long Island City, Hunters Point
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UPDATED (for 2 additional visits) - It is our fav ramen spot in LIC/Astoria!…read moreAmbiance (5/5): The establishment has a very sleek interior with an open, welcoming layout. Although close to other tables, when I dined there was no one nearby. There is also bar seating in the front. Service (5/5): I came on a weekend night at 7:30p and there was no wait. Tonkotsu ramen (5/5): Pro move: ask for the thicker noodles (pic is original dish of thin noodles) This was a superb bowl of ramen! The broth is very umami with tons of depth, flavors, and creaminess. Noodles are the straight kind which has a little less bounce than I usually like but still plenty portioned to enjoy. The bowl comes with a lovely half soft boiled egg. The two large pieces of pork char sui were great--tender and flavorful. Reasonably priced bowl at $18 with some additional toppings like wood ear mushrooms, bamboo, green onions, and narutomaki. Definitely coming back here again to try their other bowls!! Pork belly buns (5/5): If you are already getting the pork belly in the ramen, this can be skipped since it's the same meat. However, the sauce was good and the meat is tender. Crab croquette (4/5): It tasted fresh and consistency of a normal croquette-- crunchy on the outside with a softness from potato on the inside. The light panko seasoning was a nice touch. It also comes with a small side of salad. Wagyu (5/5) - thin pieces of wagyu were very fresh and flavorful. The broth feels very soothing and lighter as it was but not as rich as the tonkotsu. I loved the pickled cucumber and cabbage. The thick noodles are perfectly bouncy and chewy. Shoyu Duck (4/5) - Light broth as I did not taste the undertones of duck in the broth.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Ramen shops are everywhere in NYC nowadays. However, most of them are average at best. Looking for a quick bite last week in LIC right in the heart of court square, I found this little restaurant. Walking in, it's quite spacious and nicely decorated. Two of us were seated promptly and given menu and water immediately. After a quick look through, we settled on an appetizer to share and two ramen bowls. The Popcorn Shrimp was unfortunately not made very well. Many of the pieces of shrimps were stuck to each other's batter. It didn't taste horrible, just not preferable. On the other hand, the ramens were made extremely well. The Chicken Paitan Ramen has a savory but clean chicken broth that would be perfect when feeling under the weather. The chicken was super tender and the egg was delightfully yolky, while the chewy noodles were a great match for the dish. With that said, my favorite item of the evening had to be the Toriniku Ramen. It had a rich and deep pork flavor that completely elevates my senses to another level. The pork jowl was thick cut and very delicious. Last but not least, the straight firm thin noodles were the perfect accompaniment. I don't look for ramen as often as I use to any more due to the climbing cost of a bowl of these noodles, this place included. However, if I'm in the mood, and don't feel like trekking to Manhattan, then I may just very well end up here.

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4.2(335 reviews)
2.0 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City
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We had an amazing experience ordering catering for our party! We ordered sushi, chicken thighs,…read moredumplings and edamame and everything was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! A special thank you to Nobu, the owner, who went above and beyond by personally coming to our event and setting everything up himself. His attention to detail and personal touch made such a difference and made the entire experience completely seamless. We couldn't have been happier with the food, presentation and service. Thank you, Nobu, for helping make our celebration so memorable! We will absolutely be ordering again and highly recommend them for any party or special event!

Came here right at open on Sunday and honestly if you don't have a reservation I think this is the…read moreplay. It filled up very quickly. Service is very quick though so turnover should be quick. For the don katsu you can make it a meal by adding $6 then it comes with white rice, your choice of app and miso soup. The rice leaves something to be desired and the portion of app is rather small but it is only $6 extra after all. The katsu is very thick and crispy on the outside but the thickness does make it a bit tough to chew even though it's cooked well. It also comes with a mustard on top of the typical sauce. The pork belly app today was a special and it was just okay imo; an interesting take. The sushi rolls is where they really shine. Not too much rice and the rice is cooked and seasoned perfectly. The rolls are pretty basic but also pretty affordable. Even the blue crab roll was only $10 which is a great price. The shrimp tempura roll was the most basic. I also had the eel avocado roll which was my second favorite - not too much eel sauce and good quality eel.

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4.7(255 reviews)
0.4 mi•Astoria
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Ambiance (3/5): The place is tight and can not seat very many parties or large groups. We happened…read moreto get seated immediately on a busy weekend but a queue quickly formed after us. The particular weekend we went (July 5), the air conditioning unit was broken so we were melting inside. Wooden benches and stools with no backs were not comfortable. Service (4/5): There was only one server bustling back and forth. She did a great job in getting orders, refilling waters, and closing out for just her. There were times we had to flag her down. Spicy chicken wings (5/5): Perfect exterior skin crunch with not too much breading. The sauce was light and not overpowering. Deluxe (5/5) and TanTan (5/5) were both very flavorful. Slightly preferred the Tan Tan more because it had a kick and more spice. I requested some extra chili oil for the Deluxe to give it a little more flavor. However, I felt like the broth was too salty. Pork slices were thin was flavored through with not too much fat to the pieces, so it wasn't tender or rich. I love the bounce and chew of the noodles. Definitely one of the better ramen shops in the neighborhood.

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