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    Khao Nom

    4.3 (224 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Thai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KHAO NOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Joe C.

    Khao Nom could just be content with being a great Thai desert spot, but that doesn't suit them. They make sure that you're full of good food on the way to that final course! The place is cozy and charming, with an industrial decor. Service was attentive and friendly. The food was excellent. We had Moo Yang (barbecue pork butt) and Kao Mun Gai Tod (crispy fried chicken and ginger rice) and both were delicious. Thai iced tea is also a good call, but the real move here is desert. There are a solid twenty items here that you don't usually see in the area, from coconut black sticky rice with egg custard to mung bean pudding, you can't go wrong. There are daily additions like pumpkin in coconut milk that are dependent on what's ripe at the moment. Seriously, you can come here for a month straight just to try a new desert each time, and we're thinking that we just might! Great place.

    Mrs.Mike B.

    Love the Thai dessert, they have variety snacks now ..... everytime I fly to NYC have to stop here getting my treat

    Jing K.

    Been here twice recently and both times the food and service has been spectacular. Authentic Thai flavors and dishes that goes beyond the staples of pad Thai. Their egg crepe, soup noodles, crispy pork were all fantastic. Will definitely keep coming back

    Thai Corn Fritters
    Lily L.

    I have been eyeing this cute little Thai restaurant for a while now because their dessert menu looked interesting. My brother and I decided to go one day and he is a pretty picky person but he seemed to enjoy this restaurant as much as I did. We started off with a salad, the Yum Hed Tod, it looked insane but it was basically just fried enoki with a side salad/dip that was a spicy seafood salad. It was delicious and so crunchy. Then we got the Thai Corn Fritters which was also really good. It came with a sticky sauce, almost like simple syrup but with red onions and cucumbers. The sweetness of the dip went perfectly with the fired corn. Then, my brother got the Pad Thai which was super good, the noodles were a perfect texture and the flavor was also great. Then I got the Kao Moo Kra Tiem which we both thought was just okay, I will definitely have to try something else next time I am there. The flavors were more on the mild end and the sauce was basically just Tabasco. Finally, we got to the dessert part of it but unfortunately the dessert I wanted to try was sold out so they recommended me to try the Tub Tim Grob which was good but the weather was too cold for it. I think I will come back in the summer and try more of their shaved ice items then. Overall service was good. They checked up on us and were very patient with us as well looked over the menu.

    Filling curry puff
    Emily C.

    This has become one of my favorite places. This restaurant is on the side street, not on the Main road, don't get the restaurants mixed up, because I did haha. The place is small but feels homey. The staff were all friendly and very welcoming. Food, well, it was great. The curry puffs were stuffed and the pastry was flakes and crunchy. Flavor was there and it had some chicken. I missed that part but it as a pleasant surprise. The shrimp cakes were delicious and you can tell it was hand made smashed patties, made it authentic. Now to the tom you soup and noodles by far my favorite. Spices, tangy, just so flavorful and perfect for the cold weather. It was load with shrimp and ground meat, and came with a couple of Wonton chips. Can't wait to come back.

    Fried Pork Belly over Rice
    Ellen C.

    Cute little restaurant/cafe that serves south East Asian desserts and Thai food. Food Menu mostly consists of rice combo dishes, rice dishes and noodles. The variety on the dessert menu is a little insane. Came for lunch and ordered the fried pork belly over rice that came with a soup and cucumbers. I wasn't really a fan of the soup. Didn't have much taste and tasted a lot like msg to me. First bite of the pork belly was delicious. Crispy and flavorful. The sauce was a tad bit sweet for me so I asked for the chili sauce on the side and that worked well for me. After a couple of bites, I noticed that the majority (more than 90%) of the pork was all fat and barely any mixed lean and fatty pieces. Even as a self proclaimed fat lover, I was a little bit overwhelmed by how fatty it was. I'm not a carb lover but to offset the full pieces of fat, I ate most of the rice. I felt like this was definitely not a piece of pork belly that should have been served. Wanted to try the dessert but was feeling a little nauseas after the meal so couldn't really order anything extra to eat.

    Fried Chicken Over Ginger Rice
    Elaine C.

    Very delicious tom yum noodle soup. Got the medium and even with a high spice tolerance that was spicy. My partner thought the fried chicken was ok. Banana cupcakes were moist and warm. Thai tea was good/strong. I'd come back for tom yum noodle soup if im in the area.

    Cherylin L.

    If you're around Elmhurst, Queens, this is a Thai spot you don't want to miss Khao Nom delivers the true taste of Thai street food with bold, authentic flavors in every bite. From comforting rice dishes and slurp-worthy noodles to vegetarian options, fresh salads, and smoky BBQ, the menu has something for everyone. And save room for dessert -- they have so many dessert options to choose from. The adorable fruit-shaped mung bean sweets are almost too cute to eat, made with smooth and lightly sweet mung bean paste Everything here is packed with flavor, making Khao Nom a true hidden gem for Thai street food lovers.

    Olivia O.

    The food itself was delicious, but the rice was hard and grainy--it seemed either undercooked (as if there wasn't enough water) or simply stale leftovers from the day before. Yet, they still served it to customers. To put it bluntly, the rice was so hard, dry, and loose that it wasn't even suitable for stir-frying--it simply wasn't cooked through.

    Corn fritters
    Stephanie L.

    Small restaurant with casual vibes. When we got seated the table was a little dirty but the waitress and kind and quick to clean it up. Corn fritters: My favorite dish but I just love corn in general. The sweet and sour sauce that came with it was delicious with the fried corn fritters. Crab egg roll: Kind of reminded me of a tuna salad stuffed inside of an egg roll, but with crab instead of tuna. It was good, but I probably wouldn't get again. Khao soi: My boyfriend devoured this dish and couldn't stop drinking the curry soup. Personally, I didn't think this khao soi stood out from any others that I've had in the past from other Thai restaurants. The chicken was also a little drier than I would like. Mango salad with crispy fish: Can't go wrong with a mango salad and fried fish! I only wish they cut the fish into smaller pieces so it would blend with the salad a bit more, instead of giving one giant filet beneath all the salad.

    Jim H.

    I always pick up dessert here and never had a chance to sit and try their menu. I am glad I finally slow down and had a meal here. It was amazing. Their curry puff is just almost like Saraburi Thailand (where they are Thailand famous for their puffs pastries!). The Pad kra pao moo was very well made. Most places in NYC is too sweet, KhaoNom was very well seasoned. The place is very cozy to bring a friend. Did I tell you their dessert is the best!!?? I hope you make time to try their menu and not wait like I did...Cheers!

    Hot Taro Rice Ball with Coconut Milk
    Gab G.

    Great selection of desserts, and they do both dine-in and takeout! Pandan crepes lived up to my expectations, and my boyfriend really liked the taro rice ball as well. Note that there is a $15 minimum for credit cards.

    Fateha A.

    They heat up all the dessert. 4/5 Tokyo pandan $7- Really good, but wish it was a bit less sweet. I like some places, they're not stingy with the pandan cream/custard filling. 4/5 pandan layer cake $5- Has a strong floral flavor, which may be too strongly scented/tasting for some. Very fragrant & not too sweet. 3/5 coconut jelly $5- This is basically agar, so it's very firm, not soft like the pandan layer cake. Good otherwise.

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    We only had desserts but it was still very good. Seating is limited so each person must order a dessert.

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    Food still tasty. Price gone up a lot. Most unfortunate is our friendly server on Saturday is no longer there.

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    My go to spot in Queens for Thai desserts especially! Very homey spot with food that reminds me of my mom's cooking!

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