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    4.5 (300 reviews)
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    Lunch Pad Thai (Chicken)
    Sandy Y.

    Ordered their lunch chicken pad Thai and their regular menu chicken pad Thai to see the difference (both take-out). The lunch comes with a small salad and one fried spring roll. Portion wise, it is significantly smaller than the dinner/main menu portion however definitely worth it for the lunch pricing! I think it is still really good for the price, but it is not as flavorful (slightly bland) compared to other Thai restaurants in the area. However, the regular menu portion is quite big! From what I've ordered so far, 4.05 out of five stars.

    Warren A.

    Im glad I finally got to try this place. The steak was delicious enough for me to come back another time. Unfortunately I felt the pad thai and crispy pork were a little salty for my taste. I'll come back to try more.

    Ba Mee Pu Kiaw Kung soup very good!
    Jennifer T.

    This is one of the best Thai restaurants I've been too. They have a large menu from all different parts of Thailand. The menu has dishes I'd never seen at other Thai restaurants. We had the crispy cream cheese and spring rolls for appetizers both delicious! The spring rolls were crisp and flavorful. The sauces they both came with tasted amazing! For dinners we had the pad Thai and the ba mee pu Kiaw kung and both were excellent! The soup was loaded with crab meat! I highly recommend Kam Rai Thai in Astoria!

    Melissa N.

    Kam Rhai Thai was easily five stars. Honestly, I think it might be one of the best Thai restaurants in New York. First of all, this spot was gorgeous, with a cute floral décor and fun lovely colors. I was greeted right away, and the servers were kind and warm. They make you feel genuinely welcome. Their menu is extensive, offering dishes from each region of Thailand. I started with the fried Thai dumpling, which were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and packed with a tasty chicken and shrimp filling. It was served with a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. My main entrée was the Basil Pork - I love that it included saucy stir-fry vegetables and of course the basil which gave it a nice herbal taste. The pork was perfectly tender. The dish was spicy, garlicky and absolutely delicious. It was served with rice. The dish was actually larger than I expected, and I happily took some leftovers.

    Doreen L.

    If you're tired of Thai spots that lean too heavily on sugar, Kam Rai Thai is a breath of fresh air. The kitchen here doesn't shy away from traditional flavors--the food is unapologetically spicy and savory, avoiding the "overly sweet" profile that many Thai spots fall into. Here's the breakdown of what we tried: Tom Yum Goong: This was the star of the show. It had a sharp, clean heat and a perfect citrus punch without that syrupy finish you often find elsewhere. Crispy Pork Belly: Exactly what you want it to be. The skin was incredibly crunchy, and the meat remained tender, seasoned perfectly to highlight the savory pork flavor. Fried Fish: Deep-fried to perfection with a light, crispy exterior. The sauce paired chili and fish sauce with fresh mango. Crab Fried Rice: Generous with the crab meat and wonderfully "wok-hei" (charred) and salty. It wasn't bogged down by sweet soy sauce, allowing the delicate crab to shine. The only real sweetness of the night came from the Mango Sticky Rice, which was the perfect, cooling end to a very spicy meal. The mango was ripe and the coconut milk was rich, providing the only sugary reprieve of the evening. Service was so nice. The hostess and sever were so nice and friendly. The severer felt like a Thai uncle, he made jokes, gave us napkins, joked with my child. It felt so familial. If you want authentic, spicy Thai food that prioritizes salt, spice, and acid over sweetness, this is your spot.

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    Stephanie T.

    I first went to Kam Rai Thai in Astoria back in December 2024 and recently came back on a Friday evening in April 2026. Kam Rai Thai has a very cozy and warm atmosphere with fake flowers decor everywhere. Street parking can be hard at times and involve circling around a few times. Food menu can be accessed by QR code and paper menu for drinks. The first time I visited Kam Rai Thai, I shared the papaya salad with my friend and had the Pad woon sen with shrimp. The papaya salad with green papaya, string bean, tomato and roasted peanut with spicy lime juice was refreshing and light. The Pad woon sen has sauteed glass noodle, egg, onion, scallion, cabbage, celery, carrot, tomato and sesame oil. The second time I visited, I had the Pad see ew with beef. The Pad see ew has sauteed wide noodles with Chinese broccoli, black soy sauce, and egg. Both dishes were very flavorful, delicious, delectable, and appetizing. The dishes were very filling and there was a good proportion of noodles and protein. I've had the Rainfall in Loei and Fang Martini Time, both are really good drinks and not overly strong. We shared the mango sticky rice for dessert and it was good. The mango was very fresh and the sticky rice with coconut milk was sweet, but not overly. My friends ordered the Kopi De Trang, Spicy Maesai Plum, Rainfall in Loei, Thai ice tea lychee, pad see ew with chicken, pad kee mao beef (non spicy), and khao soi gai confit. I ordered a pad kee mao beef with a spice level of 2 to go. It is a great option to have a spicy and non spicy option for pad kee mao. Everyone enjoyed their food. Staff are very friendly and the food come out very quickly after ordering. There is a 5% discount if you pay with cash and a 2.95% surcharge for credit cards. Kam Rai Thai serves authentic Thai food and I can't wait to come back. It is a great place for friends to catch up.

    Ayutthaya Boat Noodle Nuea
    Caroline O.

    Really friendly service and yummy food. The portions are pretty big too. I'd like to try more items on the menu.

    Spring Rolls Salad
    Vishnu G.

    Really solid neighborhood spot. I had the khao soi with tofu on the lunch special, which also came with a spring roll and some salad. The spring roll was crispy and flavorful, and the salad was simple and light. The khao soi was very tasty - savory and rich notes from the broth, tartness cutting through from the pickled toppings, some textural variation from fried noodles, and plenty spicy from the fried chili and chili oil. There's a cash discount of 5%, so my meal came to $20 after tax and tip.

    Neua Yang (Sliced Rib Eye)
    Hong Kim L.

    For my annual restaurant hopping reunion with another foodie bestie, we chose this unique and popular Thai restaurant that's been raved these last 2 years. What makes it unique is the different regions of Thai dishes it has than your normal standards. Northern Thai cuisine dishes was our go to. Appetizers were the chive pancakes. Shaped like triangles and deep fried to give it that lightweight crispy munch, loved how flavorful this was dipped in the sweet soy sauce. Main course was the Khao Soi Gai confit (chicken confit served in Northern styled curry soup). Never had a crispy content inside a curry. Same goes with adding the crispy noodles. Getting that crunch with how flavorful that curry broth soak is. Thai curry is less thick for good reasons so it can soak in all the contents and make your dish elevated. The flavors were overwhelmingly amazing keeping the confit chicken crispy outside and soft tenderizing meat inside. For Autumn, this comfort dish is an excellent choice. Extra side dish order was the Nuea Yang (sliced rib eye with tamarind and bitter jaekwhom sauce). That melt in your mouth slivers of meat slices with a crisp charred grill skin. Need I say more? The best surprises are when you order dishes that you've never tasted and it blew your expectations. The credit also goes to our host and server Oreo who was amazing with recommendations. Took great care of us for semi-indecisive diners. Our only wish was we wished there was room for more because there's many interesting dishes left to explore. Will have to come back again. Cozy Astoria comfort eats, with a slice of uniqueness that should not be overlooked. Worth the walk to try.

    Hemalatha K.

    Easily one of the best Thai restaurants in NY and quite affordable. They have a huge selection to choose from and the presentation is really beautiful. Portion size is pretty decent but the taste is so good. Everything we ordered tasted great and they also have good selection of Cocktails. Decor is insta-friendly and looked beautiful and they also have outdoor seating. Service was quite good and the staff were friendly and helpful.

    Thai Iced Tea (Large)
    Felicia I.

    I had heard good things about Kam Rai Thai via social media, and since I really enjoy Thai cuisine, I bookmarked it to try it out. Finally, with a break in the rain and beautiful weather, I figured--there's no time like the present. Before arriving, I already had an idea of what I wanted to try. While I knew I couldn't sample everything on my list, I did manage to try a few dishes. For an appetizer, I had the Roti Massaman, which ended up being my favorite. The roti dipped in the massaman curry was chef's kiss. The flavor was well-balanced--not too sweet or too spicy. It contains peanuts, which I think really ties it all together. It was honestly delicious. I came during happy hour and tried their margarita, which was also good. I'm a fan of Thai Iced Tea, so I ordered that too--and it didn't disappoint. For my entrée, I tried the Beef Shank Stewed Hot Pot and the Pig Beach Island (fried pork belly). The broth in the hot pot was flavorful, but it didn't quite hit the spot for me. I usually order the Seafood Tom Yum Soup, but since I was at a new spot, I wanted to try something different--especially after seeing someone online rave, "you gotta try this." I can't pinpoint exactly what was missing, but it just lacked something for me. I think the Tom Yum Soup probably would've been the better choice. The pork belly was decent, but I would've preferred it crispier. It also felt more like an appetizer than an entrée, especially since it doesn't come with any sides. There was a bit of confusion with the beef hot pot too--one server told me it came with rice, another said it didn't. I ended up ordering rice just in case. I wanted to try a dessert, but I was too full by the end. The staff was polite and professional. While the overall experience didn't wow me the way I hoped, I'm still curious to try other items on the menu--especially the Branzino or Red Snapper. I usually order fish, but this time I just wanted to try something different.

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    Lauren P.

    One of my top Thai spots I've been to for sure! Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, and great service. Appetizers: Their chicken meatballs are SO GOOD and a must get. I also feel like I don't see this app in other Thai restaurants. Chive pancakes are also a go-to and you can't go wrong with them. Entrees: Their beef pad thai is top tier--probably claims the #1 rank for me now. Flavorful and saucy! Their crab meat fried rice has a generous amount of crab meat and having it with the fish sauce is a must. This is a great spot for a birthday dinner or date night. It is pretty calm on the weekdays but be prepared to wait on the weekends because they get busy.

    Matthew N.

    Sometimes you wonder what the Astoria hype is about...Most of the food is only above average and prices are similar to midtown Manhattan. Then sometimes you stumble across an exceptional, small joint that has that special magic. Kam Rai is one of those exceptional small Astoria restaurants! The food is amazing. There are the standard Thai dishes, such as pad Thai and curries...but unique dishes too. There's cuisine across Thailand, for those who want to explore. The chef is self taught, but his food is unique. We didn't have a bad dish! The ambiance is great too. The flowers from the ceiling give it color and playful vibe, and makes for great photos. The service is friendly and prompt. And the prices are very reasonable given the quality of the food. You will understand why foodies like Astoria after dining at Kam Rai!

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    A pretty good experience I've had dining here. I was looking for a Latin Restaurant to add into my…read moreever building review resume on Google/Yelp and it led me to here. The place is pretty large despite it looking somewhat narrow outside but there's a lot of seating inside as well as some seating outside in the case the place gets crowded, fortunately I didn't have to worry about that. Credit to the service, two waitresses went above and beyond their duty to made sure I had a satisfactory time at their Restaurant and I will always give credit where it's due to the wait staff doing a solid job. Even though I'm giving this place a 5 star rating, there were two small grievances. I did have to wait for some time for my food to get to my plate, like an almost 15 minute wait, but for what it's worth, the food was solid. The other one, which was a small annoyance was that the empanadas I ordered along with the Pollo A La Brasa were forgotten and if I hadn't brought that to the waitresses attention, I would've went without my appetizers. They did make it up by giving me a complimentary margarita. I do appreciate the gesture, but I'm not a strong drinker, I'm a lightweight and after one sip of that, it was powerful enough to almost knock me out. I tried to endure it but I only finished half of that before giving up. Despite that, just the show of them caring for the customer is enough for me to know that they value their patrons here. That's more than enough for me. I like the vibe of the place, it has a Latin fusion feel but majority of their food is affordable. I'd make a 2nd visit here in due time.

    I've been coming to Blend for years! My go-to is usually the churrasco but decided to switch it up…read moreand try the lomo saltado. The sauce was just how I like it, not too sweet and just right. The steak was tender and I devoured it right up. I also enjoyed the green sauce that they put on top of fries. Their happy hour menu is top tier. I love every single one of their frozen drinks. The service is a hit or miss. The busser was so quick to take away our dishes even when we were still working on it. He even took my godsister's margarita without her noticing, even though there was some left. I'd understand if they needed the table back and wanted us to wrap up but the dining room was pretty empty. Cleaning up aggressively while we're clearly still eating just makes an unpleasant experience.

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    BOSKÉ

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    Food: 9/10 Space: 3/10…read moreVibes: 10+++ Don't be like me and get blindsided by the loud music and tight space. But I should already know that chill and Steinway never mix--ever. Our group came here to celebrate a happy occasion with such good vibes, so the vibes were definitely off the charts. The little "dance floor" they carved out in the middle barely suffices as one, but I guess they really made do with what they had. They definitely try to overpack this place to the max. Food was amazing, though. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share, like the yuca corquettes (probably my favorite), coconut shrimp, shrimp ceviche, guac, and the tostones rellones. They were all so, so good and not overly expensive, that we made another order of everything. My drink (Mori Sanado) was very good and came with a cute fish-shaped glass. It's an overstimulating place, to say the least, so I'd mentally prepare for that alone. Since we came on a Saturday night, it was expected that it was a party vibe but I expect it's the same during brunch. You really do have to come with good company to be able to slightly enjoy this place. I wouldn't come here with people that I expect to have a conversation with, because you really can't hear anything.

    Arrived at the restaurants opening hour on a Taco Tuesday, which doubles as a happy hour…read more After waiting over 45 minutes for 1 order of tacos, I decided that if I didn't receive the first serving halfway thru the time limit, it's not sensible to stay for "bottomless." Ordered 2 Happy hour drinks in a classic flavor, received both, and a check for 1 HH drink and 1 "classic margarita" for $14 Tip already included and unfortunately I ran to the bathroom or I would've only paid for what I ordered and not what they charged me for. The food was nonexistent, the service bad, and the ambiance was lacking! Do so much better! No thumbs for Boske, will not return. I do NOT recommend.

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    Ok, so they have a beer and shot special for $7 on a Sunday. You have to ask about it because it is…read morenot posted anywhere. The drinks are super cheap. The bartender gabe is super cool. The ambiance is very chill. Last call was at 1:30am pride sunday into Monday. ::bathroom alert:: Disgusting had mold. So glad they dont have to serve food. The drinks are super cheap. I love that the NA beers are only $6. Not too shabby when you wanna hang out with your friends who are drinkers. This place is way smaller than their sister site madem Marie on broadway. Had a great time would recommend they also have a jukebox.

    This might be the best happy hour in all of Astoria. The $5 happy hour well drink is nearing…read moreextinction in this economy, but Judy & Punch is helping it continue to live on. The bar itself is very much dive bar vibes, with a really solid draft beer selection and decent outdoor patio for folks to enjoy during the nicer weather. We were two of four people here when happy hour kicked off and were served right away. Drinks were strong despite it being happy hour, and we appreciated the free popcorn too. The Old Bay seasoning on the hot popcorn straight out of their vintage looking popcorn popper is ::chefs kiss:: I ended up getting another round because why wouldn't you at these prices? We were tempted to stay (or even come back) for trivia night since it was starting in a few hours at 7, but decided to save it for another time. Really a gem of a bar in Astoria, 10/10 no notes.

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    My friend and I stopped by Queens Rooms after a yoga class, and the food and service was superb. We…read morewent on a Tuesday night which just so happened to be trivia night, and it made the experience even better. The atmosphere and ambience was warm and inviting, while people were engaging and having fun it never got too loud where you couldn't have a convo at your table. It was also still happy hour, so we enjoyed a few glasses of wine, the QR burger, and the Roast chicken breast. Both equal delicious. We also wanted to try the crab and avocado dip to share, but we weren't sure if the chips were safe for my friend to have, who has a GF allergy. Our waitress was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The waitress knew which plates could be modified to accommodate dietary restrictions which was super helpful in decision making process. Overall the food, service, and atmosphere were great. Def a nice place to check out!

    Queen's Room has one of the best brunch menus out there. Everything is so fresh and delicious!…read more We got shakshuka which is a poached egg dish made with tomatoes and feta served with fresh pita. We also got the egg and cheese croissant sandwich with a side of Brussel sprouts. Sooooo flavorful ! The halloumi fries are a non-negotiable for me. 10000/10 served on a bed of tzatziki Sweetest server ever and very attentive. Prices are super reasonable as well. Interior is gorgeous. Don't hesitate!

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