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    Hug Esan

    4.5 (304 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pria H.

    A small hidden gem of Elmhurst! The space is very small so be prepared to wait depending on the day but the staff are super sweet and helpful. Everything we tried was delicious and packed with amazing flavors. The deep fried soft shell crab for apps and the coconut pudding for dessert are both a must try! Also to note, it's cash or Venmo/Zelle only.

    Linda C.

    Love this spot! If you know you know ! Love everything here ! Must try the crispy rice salad, pork Larb, pork noodle soup, combo plates and more !

    Authentic Thai food! Worth the trip to Queens! We wish we could order more food but there were only two of us!

    Ribeye Larb
    Samuel C.

    A great restaurant for Esan Thai food. The flavors are spicier and funkier than your typical Thai restaurant. You can choose the spicyness of the dish you order. The portions are decent sized. I recommend any dishes off the hug esan signatures. The space is on the smaller side so it can be cramped. Service was good. They have extra lettuce for the larb.

    Anthony P.

    Came with my family after hearing soooo much about Hug Esan over the years and how good they are. I will say I think Thai food has just been getting better and better over the past five or so years and so the competition is stiff. Nonetheless, Hug Esan stood out in a few ways. They have a menu centered around Esan or Northern Thai food, and so you won't find a lot of the things you're used to here. The prices are a bit higher than your other Elmhurst staples. That being said, the food is pretty solid and worth a try - their chicken was meaty and the sauce was nice , bright and spicy. The laarb was solid. I think my favorite thing, also because of its relative uniqueness, was the crisped rice salad, containing bits of crispy rice, herbs and spices, and crunchy pork. It has a nice crumbly/crunchy texture and was not something I've had before. Homemade coconut ice cream was a nice touch, and definitely tastes homemade. Check this place out!

    JiHae L.

    I've been to Hug Esan years ago, and decided to come back since I was visiting someone at Elmhurst Hospital nearby and wanted Thai food. This place really is a hidden gem, it looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, in a small one-floor building that Hug Esan has occupied for quite some time. Inside, it's cozy and definitely on the cramped side, so don't expect to bring a big group here. You might have to wait a little for a table if it's busy. Food-wise, they seem to have a few signature dishes that they're known for -- one is even advertised on a poster on the wall. I asked the server for a recommendation, and she suggested the Gai Yang (fried chicken), which comes with sticky rice, two dipping sauces, and for an extra $5 you can add a side of fresh lettuce and herbs for wrapping. It was a great choice for one person, and really tasty. One thing to note: they only accept cash, Venmo, or Zelle, and there are signs up letting you know so plan ahead.

    Mango w/sticky rice Homemade Coconut Ice cream
    Fateha A.

    This place is $$$, esp the dessert. 3/5 Grilled squid $18.95- ever so slightly rubbery, has flavor on its own, comes on a bed of raw cabbage which I'm not a fan of, wish it came w/ rice instead, the sauce that came with it was amazing although too spicy for me, sweet & sour too 3/5 sticky rice $3- standard 2/5 lemon Thai tea- too sweet, even w/ lemon Dessert: I suggested combining these 2 desserts & selling as 1, as I tried to recreate the amazing mango sticky rice w/ coconut ice cream I had from Poom Thai Dessert LA at Wat Thai. 4/5 mango sticky rice $15- almost as good as the I I had from Poom Thai Dessert LA. Only difference is Poom Thai's mango was: riper, sweeter, there was more mango, it was cheaper even tho it came with coconut ice cream, there was no lentil. I expected the mango to be riper & sweeter, guess it must not be mango season yet. I'd be down to try this again next month. I find fried lentil to be a strange addition to this, but I'm glad they put it in a separate bowl, since idk why anyone would want a salty topping on mango sticky rice. 4/5 ice cream Kati $10 - comes with palm fruit, so good, except i think corn, altho sweet corn- is super weird in desserts & on pizza. Idk why so many Thai desserts have corn on or in them. I'd def pass on the corn next time. 5/5 service

    larb pla
    Emily G.

    WOW! What a great meal! The portions were LARGE so we're glad we only ordered 2 dishes! We ordered the larb pla and the pork soup. The pork soup had sweeter flavors than I anticipated, delicious tho and it hit the spot on a rainy day! Also had a lot of meat (pork spare ribs, pork meat and pork sausage). Although the larb plan price nears $40, it's a huge portion and will have you busy eating for a while in wrap style + sticky rice. Limited seating but on a Wednesday did not encounter a wait which was nice!

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    Jamie I.

    A hidden gem of a Thai restaurant, with a homely atmosphere and delicious, authentic food. The space is quite small, and it has a cozy, family-run feel. The service is excellent--the server/owner is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the dishes, and attentive. The food is exceptional, with each dish offering something unique. You're provided with sticky rice (very hot, watch out), lettuce, and herbs to pair with your food, encouraging you to experiment with combinations. My favorite dish was the Nam Khao Tod, or crispy rice salad. The rice was packed with flavor, with chewy and crunchy textures. The Larb Pedd, a duck larb, was milder in intensity and instead highlighted the flavor of the duck. The Pla Pao was also excellent, though you'll need to be mindful of the bones. The papaya salad was an assortment of different Thai foods, perfect for family-style dining. Some notes: no need to worry about allergies- they can remove nuts from dishes or provide alternative sauces. Against the server's recommendation, we tried the Tum Plara sauce with the Papaya salad, which is more traditional and has a distinctive fermented fish flavor. While interesting, I'd probably opt for the Tum Thai next time. The spice levels here are also quite authentic--unless you're extremely confident, I wouldn't recommend going for Thai spicy. Overall, this is an incredible restaurant, both for its outstanding food and top-notch service. I'll definitely be back.

    Winnie L.

    Hug Esan has been around for a while but there are just so many Thai options in the vicinity that I am now finally trying it. There were some items on the menu that I was unfamiliar with and perhaps it is due to the nature of Northern Thai cuisine. We ordered pad thai and a fried whole fish fillet with sticky rice. Can never go wrong with pad thai, and this one was exceptionally good. I liked the thickness of the rice noodles and the sauce was well balanced. The fish fillet came with a bed of greens and herbs. This fish was fantastic, crispy and the vinegary sauce was full of umami. Making lettuce wraps with the fried fish and sticky rice was a first for me. Curious about the pork bone soup and their barbecue chicken for next time.

    Crab Meat Fried Rice
    KJ S.

    wow! smaller restaurant but they fit my group of 8 beautifully. the food here is amazing!!!!! so authentic, flavorful, and offers a diver range of textures and flavor profiles. immediately yes. come here to try some traditional and authentic thai dishes!!! service also amazing! they treat you so sweetly and with care.

    Megana V.

    OH MY GODDDDDD, this is a restaurant that you cannot pass up!!! truly in my top 5 for all of nyc!!! ordered the nhao kum taod, grilled fish, papaya salad, larb pla, and tomyum soup - every single dish was good and so unique! esp liked the larb pla!!! restaurant is small so call ahead for larger parties. the servers were patient with our large party! I cannot recommend this place enough!!!

    coconut ice cream
    Katelyn W.

    such a lovely place! the rice was nicely crisped with a great spicy lime flavor. would skip the pad see ew but the other 3 dishes were amazing! the coconut ice cream had a nice texture with the peanuts and corn and jelly. really great place and our waitress gave us great reccs.

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    Ask the Community - Hug Esan

    What's the possibility of getting tum cucumber plara instead of papaya? I can even bring the kirbys - thanks

    Byob

    Is it BYOB if there's no alcohol served?

    Hi Lu we are in the process of serving alcohol very very soon but at the moment we do not allow BYOB. Hope this answers your question and thank you for your inquiry.- Hug Esan Family

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    We ordered the mango salad and the pineapple duck curry. Even though we got medium spice for the…read moresalad it was pretty spicy lol but the mango really helped. It had a lot of crunch to it so was fun to eat although not my style of salad. The curry sauce was great. I wish the duck came with more meat; it was a lean cut. We were too full to order more but there's plenty of other things I would've wanted to try. Also their cocktail menu looked stellar - very unique and fun glasses + flavors. We waited ~45 min on a weekend with no reservation at around 2-3pm as an fyi!

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    5 stars based on the duck curry alone! This place put me on to the magical wonders of a Thai duck…read morecurry as this was the first place I discovered how magical this item is. I've since tried a multitude of different duck curries and can say ive tried my fair share of them at this point and can easily state this is,hands down, the best duck curry ive tried, and probably the best duck curry in nyc. The duck was incredibly crispy and still tender, the curry itself was rich, but not overbearing and still contained a nice sharp hit of flavors and spices only a Thai red curry could encompass. Run and try the duck curry here, it's all you really need from this restaurant

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    I haven't been in Woodside for a very long time since I moved out of NY. It was a must visit since…read moreI was in the area. The seatings seem to space out with more breathing room a bit from long time ago. More waitstaff and very attentive. Indoor was very cold but the outdoor was hot that day so we chose to sit indoor. Duck noodle was not disappoint. Kuay tiew kaak- curry noodle with rice noodle, chicken, bean sprouts, egg, and peanuts was a good reminiscence. The curry itself was very thick which makes this dish heavy. This was the same as before. Kao soy chicken was a bit different. It used to be bone in thigh, which was the highlight of the dish. Now it is boiled chicken pieces. Something is not the same with the taste either but the dish is still good. Breaded shrimp was very crispy!

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