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    Kitchen 79

    4.3 (788 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Ken W.

    The crying tiger was phenomenal, boasting tender meat and soft sticky rice. The salmon had a great curry sauce.

    Pineapple fried rice
    Vincent F.

    Came here with friends yesterday, we ordered tamarind prawn, duck curry, pineapple fried rice with chicken. Pleasantly surprised with the quality here. Everything was not bad. Would definitely like to try their other dishes. The prawn and duck were off of their recommended menu list. They were pretty solid. Overall, I'd come back and try other dishes maybe a padthai.

    Spicy Creamy Seafood Tom Yum Soup
    Mike Z.

    Great to have found a delicious Thai option near the train station, without having to trek all the way to Elmhurst! The dishes were all delicious, and pricing is just as reasonable as the Elmhurst places. The softshell crab mango salad was my personal favorite, as the dish is very generous with the protein here. Plus the mangos were the succulent sweet kind, which really complemented the fried crabs! One note is that all of their drinks are on the too sweet side, but I think that is just the style of may Thai restaurants in the area!

    Jason T.

    Ate here today by myself after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q. I had ordered and ate the crab rangoons and Thai fried rice that it had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

    Tod Mun Goong
    Sajeeb A.

    In the area between Sunnyside and Flushing I've tried probably a dozen Thai restaurants. This was my first time at Kitchen 79, took the family. Decor is very clean and modern looking. It has large booths but also the smaller date tables, so good for families and couples. We went with calamari and a fried fish cake, both of which were good, not great but it's fried food at a Thai restaurant. If it was an American restaurant I would call it great, but for Thai I have higher expectations. Now we got the hotpot size of Tom Yum, and boy was it Yum-my! Probably my favorite Tom yum I've had in the past decade. (There's a restaurant in Pittsburgh that's really good). The flat noodle dish was amazing and the green curry was also very good. The waitstaff was extremely kind and helpful. They were so attentive and checked on us multiple times. This will be my favorite spot in the elmhurst area.

    Pad See Eiw, Fried Duck Rolls and a side of Roti Bread
    Michelle B.

    My go to place when I'm craving for Thai food in the area. It's a great place to eat with friends or on your own for a solo date! This place is giving calm, cozy, vibes and they have a bar area as well. The staff members are all friendly and service is always a great time. I love going there when it's Happy Hour and if alcohol is not your choice beverage, the Thai iced tea hits the right spot c: Whether it's lunch specials, or happy hours or when it's not even a special, this place has reasonable prices and the food is delicious! All the appetizers are really good (try the Thai chicken wings, chicken satay, roti massam, or the duck rolls (steamed- for photography & deliciousness) c:

    Christine R.

    Ordered the Gang Phed Ped Yang (crispy duck in red curry, pineapple, lychee, bell pepper) and Prawn Tamarind (fried onion, cashews, bell pepper, side salad) which were both part of the recommended list as well as an order of pineapple fried rice. The first 2 dishes also came with sides of rice. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the crispy duck dish. I never had lychee in a meal before and it was a fun combination. The interior is very cute and perfect for date night. I will be coming back again.

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    Jayden D.

    Sometimes, the best restaurants aren't so easily seen. Had to use GPS to locate this spot but that would be the only mere grievance I have of this place for the rest of the experience was pleasant and lovely. For starters, the waitresses are very accommodating, so much so to the point that I'd only have to make a slight gesture to get their attention and they have been very helpful for their service. If I could give more than 5 stars I certainly would for their effort. The place inside is very cozy and slightly lit, giving an intimate feel. It really gives a date night type of feel, if only I had a woman to take with me to this place but I digress. The food was absolutely marvelous. I had fried chicken (Thai Style), a salad with the best thousand island dressing I've had on it, sticky rice which was definitely true to its name along with some sweet heat sauce which gives the rice a Supreme kick in flavor. Oh I also had a mocktail as well, Pink Paradise I think it was called which is basically a mix between a daiquiri and sprite. Goes down pretty nice as a carbonated drink would. I liked this place from the ladies taking my order to the food that was a pleasure to have. I will definitely return here.

    Chicken Satay
    Veronica J.

    This place is Michelin mentioned so we were intrigued. Unfortunately we decided to stop by on our way out and parking in this area is nightmarish for out of towners. We ordered the chicken satay, Panang curry, & pad basil with crispy pork. Panang curry was delicious, they add green beans which was tasty. Pad basil is a must try, that spicy and sweet from the curry is a pleasant combo. Crispy pork is delicious. Chicken satay was great, peanut sauce was a little spicy and the cucumber salad was sweet and vinegary. I didn't get picture of everything. Food was so delicious. Staff was very kind.

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    Pitcha S.

    I am Thai-American so I have the luxury of eating Thai food everyday at home and I've been to Thailand several times. I am grateful for this because I LOVE Thai food but this also makes me skeptical of eating Thai food in restaurants because I know how Thai food is supposed to taste like. And also I don't feel the need to eat out at Thai restaurants because why spend money on Thai food when I can just eat it at home? Anyway, at the beginning of 2024, I hung out with friends and we ate at a Thai restaurant in Manhattan and I was extremely disappointed. The dishes were too sweet and didn't taste like authentic Thai food. It gave me the impression that possibly Thai restaurants in Manhattan are trying to appeal to the taste buds and palate of Americans which makes me so sad because I would rather have foreigners know Thai food for how it actually tastes, not the dumbed-down Americanized version. Several months have past and me and my family were in the Jackson Heights area trying to find a place to eat at. I decided on Kitchen 79 since it has pretty good reviews and I wanted to give Thai food in NYC another chance. I'm so happy to say that this place gave me hope for the Thai food scene in NYC. The flavors were on point; there was a mix of salty, sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, just overall savory which is how Thai food is supposed to be. I was ecstatic that nothing on the menu tasted extremely sweet and also, the dishes tasted authentic! Although the food wasn't as savory as I preferred and wasn't 100% authentic like at home or back in Thailand, I will say that Kitchen 79 is a good introduction to someone who has never had Thai food before. In fact, if I were to recommend someone a Thai restaurant, I would tell them to go to Queens, don't go to Manhattan. Queens has way more authentic and affordable Thai restaurants, Manhattan is clearly for tourists. The server at Kitchen 79 was also so nice and accommodating, I would definitely return to this place in the future! We ordered their fried fish, mango salad, pineapple fried rice with shrimp, curry puffs, spring rolls, thai iced tea, crab rangoon, and tod mun goong (fried shrimp cakes), and everything was absolutely delicious. I was very satisfied with the food and service here. Lastly, their Thai iced tea was to die for!!! I felt like I was in heaven after my first sip LMAO. I love it when a food spot makes Thai iced tea correct.

    Delicious! The best Thai food in the area with an extensive menu of classic Thai dishes. One of my favorites is the sweet and sour.

    Tanja T.

    Thai done right! Ready, set, RUNNN to Kitchen 79 for some amazing & authentic Thai food. Whether it's lunch or dinner, this place never disappoints. Lunch special till 4pm is a steal - appetizer + entree at a great price. We're already planning our next visit for more food adventures Swipe to see the mouthwatering dishes up close!

    Cheyenne T.

    One of the best Thai restaurants I've been to in America. I'm from Malaysia and have visited Thailand more times than I can count and have always been disappointed by American Thai restaurants. But not at Kitchen 79. The pad see ew is possibly the best I've had in the US. It was saucy without being too wet, the flavors were just right, not too salty or bland. The other dishes were spectacular but the pad see ew really took the prize (and I only tried one bite of my friend's plate!) The service was excellent and the waiters were joking with us throughout the evening. They were very attentive and since the entire staff was Thai, I really could feel the authenticity through the food! The ambiance was nice and relaxing, not too crowded or loud. There was even a nice wall for guests to take photos next to. I can't wait till the next time I'm in the Jackson Heights area because this restaurant was incredible. Thankfully we couldn't get into the restaurant we had originally planned to go to and found our way into Kitchen 79!

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    Second time eating here I must say excellent choice, sumptious cousine and impeccable atmosphere.

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    Ask the Community - Kitchen 79

    How come your crispy pork with sauté was taken off the take out menu?

    We are run out of it today.

    Are you byob?

    No. We have beer & wine

    Does anyone know what time lunch hours end?

    Until 4 pm. Everyday

    Can you order from the dinner menu during lunch hours?

    Yes, you can .

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    Came on a Saturday at 5 pm right before the rush. Our server was super sweet and friendly and gave…read morea couple of recommendations. She also started us off with some complimentary popcorn. Surf & turf skewers: My least favorite dish of the night. I found most of the skewers a bit dry. Larb beef & tripe: the Larb was super flavorful and delicious. We got a side of sticky rice as well and it paired really nicely together. Crab fried rice: Generous amount of crab and nice wok hay. The rice also had a nice chew to it that I enjoyed. Salt encrusted tilapia: I wish there was a bigger vermicelli noodle portion on the side but I really liked the tilapia. It was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone and the sauce complemented it perfectly. Don't forget to remove the salt crust!

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    4.5 We really liked…read morethe food here. Got the chicken set for 2. Each bite of chicken/gizzard/liver and rice with the condiments was flavorful. Wished there was more liver. Like a deconstructed and dry version of a filipino soup I love called Chicken Tinola, with similar ingredients too. The set came with soup - was mild and good. I added a bit of the ginger-scallion condiment and liked that too. I think it's the first time I tried Thai iced green tea - slightly sweet for me but lighter bec with half and half. Couldn't give this place a 5 stars though because of the heat. We went there when it was at least 90 degrees, and didn't know it wasn't air-conditioned. There was only 1 oscillating fan which was only ok when it was pointed at our direction. Once it turned, I had to keep fanning myself. The iced drink was refreshing but wasn't enough. We would have left if only we weren't set on trying their Hainan chicken. Will surely return, on a not so hot day. Service was great. Food came out quickly. It must've felt hotter for the staff being in the kitchen but they still had smiles. Nearest train station is Elmhurst Ave stop of M, R and some bus lines along Broadway, but not too far from Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Hts station. Has 4 small tables, and counter seating for 3. No restroom. Cash only.

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    I have been coming to SriPraPhai for as long as I can remember--to the point where I don't even…read moreneed to look at the menu anymore because I've tried just about everything! From the curries to the noodles and rice dishes, you seriously can't go wrong. Every dish is packed with so much flavor that you immediately want to go in for the next bite. The staff is always incredibly attentive and kind, and you can tell they have such a family-like atmosphere among them. The ambiance is also beautiful, with plenty of floral decor both inside and out. From the outside, you would never expect there to be such a gorgeous garden in the back, but it's stunning! Between all the greenery and the water fountain, it makes the whole dining experience even better. SriPraPhai is an absolute must-try and a place I'll continue coming back to again and again!

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