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    Pata Market

    4.6 (49 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mango Sticky Rice
    Joe C.

    Yes, there are a lot of items sold at Pata Market, and throughout the year I'd advise anyone to try them. However, spring means ripe mangoes, and that means there is no better place in the city for mango sticky rice. The service is fantastic. You pay at the counter in the back of the shop, get a ticket (one for each mango sticky rice that you buy) and exchange it in the front of the store. They crank these deserts out, so you're not going to wait long. The shop is clean and bright, but there aren't any tables, so you'll be doing what everyone else is doing: eating in your car, on the sidewalk, in the park down the block, or asking for a set with the rice cold so that you can heat it up later. You'll be happy regardless of your choice because the flavors, textures, cold/hot, and sweet/salty balance of this dish is incredible. Like I said, the other items are great, but in the spring and summer you (and half of the neighborhood) are really here for this. And you'll be back.

    Cecilia L.

    Food 5/5 Value 5/5 Amazing Thai grocery store that also offers incredible grab and go Thai desserts and savory dishes! Mango Sticky Rice ($12): Simply amazing! The added crispy rice provided a perfect, unexpected crunch that paired rly well with the fresh mango and rich coconut cream Chicken Basil over Rice ($10): Another delicious dish. The chicken was flavorful, not dry at all, and packed a great, authentic Thai spice kick. Incredible quality and value

    Yalissa C.

    The mango sticky rice at Pata Market has been all over my feed and I finally tried it and yes, the hype is real! The mango was honestly one of the juiciest I've ever tasted, beautifully ripe and sweet. Paired with sticky rice drenched in their creamy coconut milk and topped with rice krispies for a little crunch, it's a simple combination that just works so well together.

    Thai pancake dessert
    Michelle G.

    My friend lives in the neighborhood and recommended this Thai grocery store. She really liked a pumpkin custard she got there, but also the Thai pancake dessert. They didn't have the pumpkin custard, but I did grab the Thai pancake dessert with pandan and egg yolks. It was soooooo good. I would definitely come back here to get that again and try other things because there's so many other yummy looking things to try. It is cash only so prepare accordingly.

    Amanda L.

    Came here from Manhattan strictly for the mango sticky rice which exceeded my expectations. Well worth the trip and so delicious that we got 2 to take home. On a rainy Saturday there was no wait, you pay in cash at the back and get a ticket to pick up at the front. Servings are made fresh daily with the ripest mangoes and last for about a day. Definitely will be returning here every time I happen to be in the neighborhood for delicious eats.

    Sandy T.

    Walked past this store and saw them making the mango sticky rice. It was $12 and the place prefers cash for payment. The mango was super fresh. The rice was a little dry/hard but that might have been my fault for not heating it up before eating it. One of the best mango sticky rice i have had in NY but also the most expensive.

    Jenny L.

    The Mango w Sticky Rice w CoConut Cream was delicious & had a long line for it!! They have other desserts which are pretty good as well if you like sweets!! They do take Cash or Zelle!! Ambiance was good as well!

    Mango sticky rice
    Natasha H.

    Came to Pata market after it popped up on my Instagram feed. It's a cozy spot featuring various items you can only get from Thailand. I came for the mango sticky rice. It wasn't the best. I personally think it needed more condensed milk, the mango was nice and sweet. My husband really enjoyed it. Also tried the Roti with condensed milk reminded me of a sugar bread. My favorite was from the grab and go hot meal section. I got the pork sewers with sticky rice. The flavor on the sewers was seasoned well and it was a nice portion for $10. Also, the location only accepts cash or Zelle. Overall cute spot to explore Thai bites.

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    Susan C.

    This little Thai market has been open for about 6-7 years now, surprisingly only 28 reviews on Yelp! They carry a variety of Thai food products, ranging from frozen seafood and meat products, canned and packaged dry foods and drinks, minimal fresh produce, and a lot of fresh prepared and refrigerated entrees, snacks and desserts. They pack a ton into a small space! Walking into the store immediately to the left you see a table of take/out style foods, noodles and rice, different proteins, and desserts. Along the right wall is a small refrigerator and freezer with mostly drinks and sweets. I love that they carry desserts featuring SE Asian flavors of pandan, jackfruit, mango, ube, and durian (if you're into this). My last visit I grabbed peanut dumplings $6.50 served with sprigs of cilantro and a finely pulverized dried garlic bits--an interesting balance of savory rice and pea flour dumpling skin and sweet crushed peanut and sugar filling! Also got a Thai jade jelly sweet $5.00 with fresh grated coconut meat on top--this one had a jiggly consistency kinda like a firm jello. Both were delicious, not too sweet, and I would highly recommend. Checkout counter is at the back of the store and they are cash only. Note that the fresh food should be eaten right away within a day as it will go bad (it is fresh food after all), though glad to see there's not preservatives added. I'm excited to go back to try many other items!

    Ray E.

    If you craving and wanting a great Thai Iced Tea, don't sleep on Pata!!! They have have the best Thai Iced Tea in the Elmhurst area. Go try it and prove me wrong.

    JiHae L.

    I came to Patan to pick up some dried seafood for a friend who loves this kind of stuff -- dried fish, squid, etc. Who knew they had so much variety! Just a heads up: they are cash only, but they also accept Zelle, which was convenient. No one really came over to help while I was looking around, and since I couldn't read most of the labels, I just went by the pictures on the packaging. That worked out fine, but it would've been nice if someone offered a little guidance. Overall, a good spot if you know what you're looking for. My friend was happy with what I had brought back.

    Grilled Chicken w/sticky rice ing: chicken,stickyrice,sesame oli, honey,blackpepper,tumeric,seasoning sauce
    Eric H.

    Walked into Pata Market thinking I'd just browse... walked out like I raided a Thai grandma's kitchen. Place is small but loaded with the good stuff. Grabbed the pork basil--pork, chili, basil, fish sauce, sugar, some mystery seasoning that must be sorcery... every bite hit like a roundhouse kick of flavor. Then came the grilled chicken with sticky rice--marinated with sesame oil, honey, black pepper, turmeric... bro, this wasn't dinner, it was a spiritual awakening. Served with sticky rice that could glue your soul together. Queens never misses. If you know, you know. #Instagram #foodieinthebigapple2025

    Beverage fridge
    Lily L.

    Wow the variety of this place was insane! It had your sweet desserts, savory foods, snacks, you name it. I grabbed a couple of items to try and enjoyed all of it! I will definitely be back to try other items - especially their premade foods like Pad Thai. Now, I cannot say that I knew what everything was being that this was the first Thai market I have ever been to however, I grabbed a bunch of interesting looking things. A couple of highlight was the jelly drink. I first assumed it was just jelly but they gave me a straw from it and I was pleasantly supposed. It was like drinking a jelly that was set but not too firm! I would definitely get it again. The durian ice cream was only $3! It tasted like a durian ice cream with a coconut milk base which I enjoyed because I think the durian and coconut complimented each other really well. And lastly, the green tea was sooo good! It was nicely sweet with a pungent green tea flavor and a nice minty finish. I did not really enjoy the Luk chup but then again, I just grabbed it because it looked interesting and not because I knew what it should taste like. I think I was only disappointed because all of the flavors were the same and the exterior jelly texture did not sit well with the bean interior. That being said, the ingredients are listed on the container and I definitely think it's worth a try if you're interested. The cashiers are very patient while customers are looking around and very quick with the checkout as well which I appreciates. Just a fair warning that it is cash only. I will be picking up more items to try the next time I'm in Elmhurst!

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    Desserts were awesome, very tasty especially the mango sticky rice. It was made fresh as you waited.

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    Staff is nice . This place is a bit overpriced and they cash only but mostly you get what you need from Thailand .

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    Ayada Thai

    Ayada Thai

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    So, I've known about this place forever, but haven't been able to go…read more Finally make it during lunch and I loved it. Service: it's nice. They definitely didn't tell me that lunch specials were available before I ordered my soup. Other than that, everyone is pleasant. Space: they have two sides, so plenty of space, but nights and weekends can get pretty packed, so keep that in mind. Food: I ordered Tom Yum soup and a lunch drunken noodle with a Thai iced tea. I only had the soup there and took the entire lunch special to go. Just based off of the soup, I will be going back. It was delicious and PACKED to the MAX! Writing this now, I can still imagine. Drunken Noodles were also really tasty. I like mine spicy and it could have been made spicier, but that's not even a real complaint. Also- the one next to me had this dish which reminded me of pad see ew but in a gravy. Looked delicious!! I will be back for whatever she had. Overall: the entire block is like a little Thai street. There are lots of Thai food options and I finally made it to Ayada. Super happy with my meal and excited to go back with some people and enjoy.

    So happy I got to try this place out in Little Thailand at Elmhurst! We walked without any…read morereservations and was able to get a spot very quickly. The server was so nice and accomodating to us! - Tom Yum Soup - Such a great soup! The flavor was super rich which contrasted very well with the fresh mushrooms. - Crispy Duck Panang Curry - I love that this dish came with rice as I feel like at most Thai restaurants in the city you need to order it on the side. The duck was extremely crispy and the flavor of the breast went very well with the rich curry. - Raw Shrimp Salad - I've never had this dish before so I was very interested in its flavor and it delivered! The shrimp had such a wonderful sour but fresh flavor while the inside of the shrimp was slightly soft almost like an uni texture. The best word to describe it was umami! The raw bitter melon and the garlic was also interesting to contrast the fishy flavor of the shrimp although we didn't really finish these side pieces at the end. I wish they cleaned the shrimp a bit better as there were still some poop tracks in the shrimp. Overall, a wonderful restaurant and would be very happy to come back to try more of their items!

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    Zaab Zaab

    4.0
    (169 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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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!

    I genuinely don't understand the hype around Zaab Zaab Elmhurst. We ordered the fried rice, drunken…read morenoodles, pad kra pao, and the ribeye steak. The steak was the only dish that showed any sign of life. Everything else tasted as if it had been rinsed with water before being served--completely stripped of seasoning, aroma, and any trace of authentic Thai flavor. It's astonishing that a restaurant with such a strong reputation could produce food that's less flavorful than the faux Thai takeout spots tucked inside Chinese restaurants off the Ohio Turnpike. That's not an exaggeration. What's even more baffling is the location. In the heart of Queens, surrounded by Thai restaurants serving bold, vibrant, unapologetically flavorful food, Zaab Zaab somehow manages to be a culinary desert. The fried rice was bland, the drunken noodles were lifeless, and the pad kra pao lacked the punch, basil, heat, and savoriness that define the dish. It honestly felt as though the menu had been engineered for diners who think black pepper is adventurous. Instead of authentic Thai flavors, everything seemed toned down to the point of being unrecognizable. For a restaurant with this reputation, the meal was a massive letdown. There are countless nearby Thai restaurants that deliver the bold, aromatic flavors Thailand is known for. Save your money and your appetite for one of them.

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    Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst

    Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst

    4.2
    (573 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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

    Simple no frills "food stand" that sits within a restaurant front serving one dish and one dish…read moreonly: steamed chicken and fragrant scallion rice. I am always a fan of these hyper specialist places because I figure if you only sell one dish it must be really good. The chicken is tender yet light on flavor, so the included sauces (one soy based and one chili sauce) are a must. However the rice was delicious and fragrant, a complementary pairing to the chicken. They also included some chicken gizzards and liver if you are a fan of those, but for me I could do with or without. Overall a solid place and worth a repeat visit in my book.

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    Steamed Chicken for Set 1 $11

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