Found a heavy hitter in Elmhurst. ​Eim Khao Mun Kai is…read moredoing one thing, and they're doing it better than anyone else. If you're looking for a massive menu, keep walking. This spot is a 3-table operation focused entirely on perfecting Thai chicken rice--and they nailed it. ​The move here: ​The Chicken: Poached to absolute perfection. Tender, juicy, no fluff. ​The MVP: The chicken heart. It was so good I had to double down and order a second round. If you know, you know. ​The Rice: Fragrant ginger rice that actually has flavor, paired with a radish broth that hits the spot. ​The Sauce Science: They let you mix your own. I went with the soybean paste + ginger-scallion combo. It's addictive. Do not skip the ginger-scallion. ​Washed it all down with a solid Thai tea to balance the heat. It's a tiny shop with efficient service and zero ego. A total hidden gem. I'll be back. ​ 81-32 Broadway, Elmhurst ​#ElmhurstEats #QueensFood #KhaoMunKai

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.

New favorite Indo spot!! The Nasi Padang set gives a great bang for your buck as you get to try a…read morelittle bit of everything. Rendang was super tender and every other dish hit the spot too. Chicken wontons were fried super crispy. The Indonesian bbq ribs were falling off the bone--so tender and flavorful! Very authentic Indonesian food. Casual dining. Service was good. Will be coming back very soon!

My Indonesian friend recommended this spot and it didn't disappoint!…read more Service was friendly and quick. Food Consensus: We ordered the sate ayam, sate padang, mie tek tek, nasi ayam goreng sambal ljo, and the lime squash drink. All of the food was solid. My favorites were the mie tek tek and the nasi ayam goreng sambal jlo. The noodles were in a rich, savory sauce that I loved. The chicken in the nasi ayam was perfectly crisped and the green sambal paired perfectly with the chicken. It was definitely a slow creep of heat. The skewers were solid too, I'd over them to share. The lime squash was refreshing and light, perfect for a summer day Overall, I recommend trying Sumatera!

This place deserves a higher rating! Pretty great Malaysian food…read more ROTI CANAI 4/5: Curry is mild in spice, fragrant in flavor. Roti itself is not as flaky and is a little thicker in some parts, but still pretty good. Would order again still. SATAY 5/5: The chicken has a really good char and brightness from the lemongrass. Peanut sauce's sweetness completes this. AYAM RENDANG 4/5 : The chicken falls off the bone. The red curry goes great with a bowl of white rice. It is more of a dry curry than a creamy curry compared to other Malaysian restaurants. BUDDHIST YAM POT 4.5/5 : A lightly fried bowl-shaped taro with some well seasoned and lightly sauced chicken, shrimp, cashes, and veggies inside. Some other restaurants go heavy on the fried exterior, but not this one. Texturally a really nice contrast between firm carrots, soft taro, and shattering of the cellophane noodles and fried webbing around the bowl. It is a lot of Malaysian dishes, but they also have some Taiwanese and Thai dishes on the menu as well.

Note: Prices are sans rice, which is $2 per bowl. See below for preferences…read more Good- 3 Cup Chicken/Sanbeiji, Fly's Head, Belacan Special OK- Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers, Baby Oyster Omelet/Oyster Pancake, Bitter Melon with Salted Egg Yolk, Mango Sticky Rice Bad- Mee Goreng, Rendang I went to this unique spot serving both Malaysian and Taiwanese a while back with a large group. The service was pretty friendly and was quick in bringing out dishes and refilling water. As said in the note, I heavily preferred the Taiwanese dishes. First to arrive was the Baby Oyster Omelet/Oyster Pancake/蚵仔煎 for $11.95. It was mildly sweet from the sauce, and otherwise, there was a good amount of greens and a pretty good amount of oysters inside. Compared to Taiwanese Gourmet, I liked that the sauce wasn't overly sweet, though I found the omelet itself to have a better texture at the latter place, as there were more oysters. Favorite of the Taiwanese dishes was the $18.95 3 Cup Chicken/三杯鸡/Sanbeiji. The version here was much more flavorful, with a balanced amount of sweetness, saltiness, and slight herbal flavors. The chicken was also a lot more tender, so overall, this was outstanding and an easy highlight. The other best dish was their take on Fly Head/Fly's Head/蒼蠅頭 for $17.95. There were plenty of garlic chives to add freshness, and it wasn't too salty from the black bean. Otherwise, it was spicy and balanced. This was also tasty. For the same price, there was also the Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers. This was spicier by comparison, and the beef was pretty tender. I enjoyed it along with the rest of the table. There was also the Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers for the same price. The beef was decently tender and had plenty of peppers to add a good kick. I liked the additional aromatic vegetables added on top, which added extra flavors and textures. Best of the Malaysian dishes was the $18.95 Belacan Special, which included okra/lady fingers, eggplant, and green beans, cooked in a sauce made from fermented shrimp paste. The vegetables were cooked down perfectly as they still retained a lot of texture, with the eggplant being a highlight. Otherwise, there was a lot of belacan, but not too much that the dish was too funky or salty. This was easily the best of the Malaysian dishes. The $12.95 Mee Goreng, listed as Indian style stir-fried noodles with authentic mild dried squid sauce with tofu, potato, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and onion, was alright. The price was reasonable, but I found it way too sweet. The remaining toppings were nice, and while there weren't many shrimp, I wouldn't expect that many at that price point. On a side note, I have a cephalopod allergy, so I'm surprised I didn't have a reaction to this dish. My least favorite main dish by a country mile was their take on Lamb/Kambing Rendang for $21.95, listed as lamb, coconut milk, chilis, and spices cooked over low heat. Outside of it being by far the most expensive dish, the lamb wasn't tender, being actually a bit chewy. The worst part was that compared to some of the other dishes, it lacked heat and flavor, with there being only hits of coconut milk or chili. This is one of my favorite Malaysian dishes, and I usually scarf it down, but I didn't like this at all. Last of the dishes, and unfinished, was the $17.95 Bitter Melon with Salted Egg Yolk. Due to the bitterness, I was one of the few who enjoyed it, while some of the other groups didn't touch much of it. I personally liked it, as I don't mind bitter flavors, and there wasn't too much salted egg that it was pasty. I wouldn't order this alone, but it would make a nice vegetable side along with a sweet or savory main dish. Last was the $9.95 Mango Sticky Rice. The mango was pretty fresh, but the rice could have used a bit more sweetness and a bit more coconut milk. It was perfectly decent. It feels a bit odd rating this place. A couple of dishes were outstanding, some were good to mixed, and I hated two others. Low/mid 3.

Small Napali fusion restaurant with a mix of Indonesian foods. Everything including the tea is made…read moreto order so it can take a while. We had the nasi goreng fried rice with salmon which was delicious! There are no actual tables, only counter seats.

The wok hay here is awesome. Between the fried rice, Singapore Curry Noodle, everything comes out…read morehot and fresh. A small hole in the wall with 10 counter seats they really churn out some flavorful dishes.

This has been one of my frequents for years. Whether I dine in or get take out, the food is always…read moregood. I can truly say I haven't had one bad meal. Today's meal: Chive Cakes, Spicy Green Curry, and Thai Iced Tea. Had it delivered to the house. Everything came hot, packed nicely, and delicious. Also reasonably priced. And the decor inside is always pretty. Give them a try!

I came here to enjoy a nice dinner with one of my cousins and, one of our friends…read more Pad Kee Mao has to be one of my main go-to dishes, each time I dine in a Thai restaurant I try to order the famous Pad Kee Mao, or the way English speakers like to call it the drunken noodle Most of the time, if I can, I try to order the beef and extra chicken version. This time was no exception. The flavors were unique, the noodles were exceptional, the meat was tender, the level of spice was good, and the portion was pretty big. The amount of the protein was generous and the extra protein gave it an extra touch, We shared the shrimp dumplings, the texture , and the flavor was marvelous. The services were nice, super attentive, and polite, she did a great job with the table. The ambiance is pretty chill and can be romantic.

The establishment is a very small mom and pop shop with a few tables for indoor dining. They also…read moreeven sell lottery tickets! You can peer into their "kitchen" which I'm pretty sure is a portable stovetop. The inside has very cute décor. The staff were extremely friendly. They accept cash or venmo only! We started with a mango slushie (a little watered down and icy) and a Thai iced tea (delicious and creamy). Pata Yum Gai Zabb (3/5): Sadly, the dish was salty beyond belief! Luckily, mouthfuls of the plain white rice helped to balance the flavor. It was otherwise, also very bland in taste. It just tasted like soy sauce. I was expecting more for a dish considered in the "Michelin Bib Gourmand" recommendation. Pad Kee Mao (3/5): The noodles were not fully cooked and therefore hard/chewy for most of the dish. I similarly did not think that there was much flavor to it. Beef was not that tender.

Nice people and authentic food. Not much for ambiance here. Maybe because it's still early. The…read moreworkers are very nice.

Today I walked by and saw that it was a Thai Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered chicken wing and Pho…read moreto try it, everything was very ok. The food is delicious. The overall atmosphere for me was very good. I'll be back soon. Pim and Jana is a good server too.

Everything was yummy: crispy pork belly, the pho, Bo luc lac, and pad Thai. The mango sticky rice…read morelooks a little funny, but was fantastic. Easy to walk in on a Sunday for lunch for four.

Visited Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill on the Upper East Side during a summer heatwave and it…read morecompletely hit the spot. The pineapple tofu chicken fried rice was a standout, served in half a real pineapple. The tofu and rice combination was savory with a slight sweetness from the pineapple, and the portion was generous. The chicken curry puffs were also excellent, with a crispy fried exterior and flavorful curry filling that paired really well with the cucumber relish on the side. We ordered the crab rangoons as well, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and warm and creamy on the inside. Another dish we tried was the Ba Mee Gyo Moo Dang and Blue Crab, Thai spinach noodles with organic BBQ roasted pork belly, blue crab meat, crispy wonton, spinach and beansprout served with a bowl of soup on the side. The noodles had excellent flavor, though the pork belly was slightly dry. For drinks we got the lychee Thai iced tea which was sweeter than a traditional Thai iced tea but still very refreshing, especially in the summer heat. We finished the meal with mango sticky rice, which was comforting and a perfect way to end the meal. Beyond the food, the ambiance at Bua Thai Ramen is beautiful, with lush greenery and floral decor that makes it feel like dining in a hidden garden! Overall a great spot for Thai food on the Upper East Side and I would recommend it!

Ambiance was great. The entire place was filled with flowers and every dish was also well…read moredecorated/presentation. Chicken satay: juicy and I loved the marinade but didn't like the dry toast on the side (the sesame dip was also meh) Duck buns: the duck was crispy and tender to perfection. Bun was soft and nice Pad kee mao (with jumbo shrimp): supposed to be spicy but it was sweeter than all the kee mao's I've had in other thai restaurants. The jumbo shrimps were nice but only gave 3 pieces :( Chiangmai Curry Noodle: loved the rich curry flavor in this dish. The noodles were bouncy and paired so well with the tender chicken leg taro brulee custard: a hot dessert! Tastes like real taro (not artificially) because you can see the taro chucks inside. Slightly on the sweeter side because of the condensed milk but was really delicious!! pina colada (with alcohol): came in a BIG PINEAPPLE. Big portion. Loved it Organic coconut juice: tasted like coconut milk and was not too sweet ( though I had imagined it to be like coconut water) This place is more fusion like and only provides chicken or duck or seafood as your protein. Wish they had more traditional thai style plates like kra pow, crab fried rice, and roti. They also serve sushi but we didn't get to try that.