I initially thought this place was more of a bar, so I was surprised when I walked in as it felt quite different from the pictures and other reviews. My friend recommended it, so I decided to wait and check out the menu. The space is pretty small, so it's not ideal for large groups if you want to get seated quickly. When I asked the staff for recommendations, they mentioned the Nam Tuk Noodle Soup as their specialty. My friend ordered that, and I went with the Tom Yum Noodle Soup. I tried both, and they were full of flavor. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and would come back! read more

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Food: The food was delicious! We ordered the tom yum noodle soup and minced pork larb. Portions aren't large but very filling. Both dishes were packed with flavor. The food was very spicy even though we asked for a medium spice level. I would also highly recommend their lychee iced tea and taro ice cream. Both weren't too sweet and very refreshing with the meal. Service: Service was phenomenal, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. She checked on us frequently and came back to clear our dishes. She also made menu recommendations, knowing that it was our first time dining there. Ambiance: This restaurant is very small and only has a few small tables so not ideal for a large groups. The decor is very nice, and it's a cozy spot. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! read more

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A small space that packs a punch. Their Thai soup noodles are other worldly. Packed with flavor, rich, porky, umami goodness. Tender slices of pork, liver, fish balls with your choice of noodles to soak up that wonderful broth. Definitely must try. read more

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A small and casual place. I liked the ambiance esp in the enclosed outdoor area, which is heated. Even the restroom is interesting. Very nice staff. Tried the Nam Tok soup. Had similar at another restaurant. Pork liver was sliced thin and was tender, not strong flavor. Could use more pork rinds :) Rice noodle was recommended but I liked with egg noodles better. The $6 bowl is a really mini portion of it with noodles and few pieces of each of the meats. Will not be enough as a meal though. Also, wished I remembered for less spiciness so I can enjoy the broth more, was a bit spicy for me. Other soups to try for next time. I did like the mango sticky rice- with mango sorbet, whipped cream and almonds. read more

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This is a tiny shop located in the heart of little Thailand this shop specializes in noodle soups and only has a few variations of all the different dishes. There are maybe at most 15 seats in the shop so if you eat here don't expect to linger I've decided to get the talk which is the pork soup and it was quite flavorful and definitely packed a spicy punch. However, I think for the price they could have given a bigger portion. The most expensive part of this meal is the broth because of the time it takes, but all I'm asking is for maybe a little bit more noodles maybe more than just one sprig of vegetable that they cut in multiple pieces. If they increase the amount of ingredients that are fairly cheap in the bowl, then would be more satisfying m. It's not a bowl of noodles that you will get full on. However, the flavor profile was so rich and great that I had to give this place at least four stars. read more

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Ate so many variations of noodles at Pata Paplean for their boat noodle and tom yum noodle dishes. The boat noodle soup version is still my favorite, which is made of blood and mixed with salt and spices. Toppings include pork, liver, and meatballs. We were a large group, and the waitress was very accommodating to rearrange tables and chairs for us. It's cash only, but you can Venmo the store! read more

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One of the best Thai food in NY! Service was quick and efficient - the restaurant space is a little small so you end up sitting elbow to elbow but otherwise GREAT FOOD read more

I wish I came here sooner because I've been missing out! I ordered for take out, but I would definitely come back to dine in when I want to enjoy a fun social gathering. Situated on the cusp of Elmhurst and Woodside, the establishment is surrounded by a plethora of Thai businesses, but the restaurant is hard to miss with its brights lights emanating. The interior itself resembles a bit of a dive bar, but the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff is very inviting to all! I ordered the Nam Tok and dry Tom Yum noodle soups. Immediately regretted not ordering the creamy tom yum because it looked so good, but even more the reasons to return. For every broth options, you also have ~5 different noodle options to choose from. NAM TOK: Personally I really enjoyed the Nam Tok with the rice noodles. The noodles absorbed the flavors of the rich broth really well. The broth is a pork blood based noodle seasoned with chili and fish sauce; it was rich and nourishing with a bit of a heat, but not too overwhelming. It came with a decent amount of pork slices, pork liver/blood, pork rinds and fish balls. Probs a must order for me! DRY TOM YUM: I opted for egg noodles for this. The dish consisted roast pork slices, pork blood, fish balls, seasoned ground pork and fried pork rinds. It came with the tangy broth on the side. Honestly reminded me a lot of vietnamese hu tieu mi kho. The noodles were bouncy and combined with the broth made it a very comforting meal! I do wish the portions were bigger esp for ~$15 a bowl. I inhaled my meal almost in an instant! read more

For $18 to go noodles, they literally robbed us blind. Tiny noodles, half a container of soup with fish balls and ground pork. Just unacceptable. read more

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If you're craving authentic Thai noodle soups, this is it! Both my husband and I got the nam tok noodle soup with rice noodle, it came with a generous portion of pork liver, pork meat and pork ball. The soup was delicious with great depth and the taste of pork blood wasn't too strong. We only wished we had a bit more noodles! We also got the hat yai chicken which was ok for us. Cash only btw! read more

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The tom yum dry noodle is pretty good, a little spicy. The chicken with sticky rice is a little dry, but they have a pretty good spicy sauce, but the raw salad under the chicken is a little bitter, would be nice to mix it with some sauce, make it a slaw maybe. read more

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Food were delicious but portion is toooo small even for small eater like me. I would give 4 stars if they put more noodle in our bowls. The place was empty when we went there and I wanted outside seating but they force us to sit in small two seaters table but we changed anyway Also their food sicken my tummy even though taste is fine ! read more

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I visited my parents after work one rainy evening and my dad was raving about the Nam Tok dish from the place. When we walked in I had flashbacks because the first time I came was on a date when this restaurant first opened about 6-7 years ago. This place is cash only and known for their cocktails and dinner foods. Fast forward to 2021, place was renovated to accommodate outdoor dining. Place was dead except the one regular who just hangs out there to get drunk every night (that's the story I was told). Place is still cash only. When we sat down there was lots of napkins and hand sanitizer on eat table. Staff were masks and gloves. My dad ordered the Tom yum dry noodles and I ordered the Nam Tok noodle soup. Both dishes were prepared as if you are out in the night markets watching the cook prep, cook and put the dish together. When I ate both dishes, they were made authentically spicy. The nam tok soup was more authentic than Dek Sen. Ironically I had this dish before at the Thai New Year festival in 2018 when they made were preparing it outside. The dish then hit the spot. FYI, this restuarant also offers the same soup for lunch for only $5 and change Monday thru Friday. Can't wait to come back to the neighborhood for lunch. read more

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Pata Paean is well known for having the most delicious boat noodle in NYC!!! Let's me tell you all, it is deserved its reputation. The tastes is very original, The moment that I sipped the broth from Numtok noodles (boat noodles), I felt like it already took me to Thailand. Not only that Tomyum noodle soup also other favorite one. I can't have enough those noodles. Also the service is in timely manner. All worker there are very friendly and attentive. I always love the music that they played as a background. Also the decoration represent the noodle shop in Thailand.10 out 10!!!!Recommend to all who love Thai's food and noodle. Also I recommend order the small bowl of boat noodles to experience more authentic version of boat noodles because in Thailand bowl noodles usually served in small bowl. Don't worry you can order more and more of course. I always order like 3 bowl. Very delicious, and wonderful dining experience. read more

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Amazing Thai restaurant that serves delicious noodle dishes with broth or dry. The ambiance and service is great! My wife and I shared Roasted Pork ( Dry) Noodles and the crispy Hat Yair Chicken. Both dishes very great! Be aware this place is cash only! Go check it out and enjoy! read more

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I literally only go to this place for the nam tok, also known as boat noodles. I enjoy them at this place a lot and I wish somewhere in Brooklyn had a spot. I always get their Thai ice tea with my noodles . On a really bad day I'll get 2 dishes and get the Tom yum noodles . Service is great, waiter is always so nice and sweet. Ambiance is legit people in there are legit Thai . Went 6 times this year read more

I dream. I crave. I salivate just thinking about the yum raw shrimp salad. They knock it out of the park every single time! The first time we ordered it, we got regular spicy and omgggg it was mouth burning lol. Tingles for HOURS. No need for lip injections, this spice will plump your LIPS. The crisp, raw, sweet shrimp just compliments the lemongrass, fermented fish sauce, mint, celery leaves and onions so WELL! Grab a little bit of everything on a shrimp - omg flavor explosion! The shrimp helps cut the spice and adds a lot of sweetness to the dish! We order half spicy now just because we want to actually taste things after eating this lol but I totally recommend this either way! 6/5 The Nam Tok is always a great option! I can't take spicy so I order it without and I like that I can customize it and tweak it to my liking! It's FULL of meat, perfectly cooked pork liver, super comforting and thick broth. 5/5 read more

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Their noodles prices were increse up to $19 since I used to order from $15. It's fine for me because I understand restaurant carry high food cost. But when they increase the food price they should not decrease the portion of the food. Now, their noodles portion is very small. It seems they want customer to add on side orders in the order such as extra noodles or extra meat. And they should improve their food packaging. they put balls and veggies in improper paper bag. It was very poor packaging ever. read more

This place is decent for some drinks and snacks. The service wasn't great, which is why I only gave it 3-stars. The waitor was too busy talking to people inside to check on us so I just kept going in to order. Other than that the drink selections were decent and they have some creative cocktails. We also had an appetizer of the meat balls and they were good! read more

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A little confused by this place and it's place on the NYT list. I stopped by and got the lunch bowl for 5$. You certainly get 5$ of food, if that - it's not a lunch deal and more similar to a Costco sample serving. Otherwise the noodles were just ok. Also got the yum raw salad - i love raw food but the shrimps were so big, it felt like I was eating slimy shrimp and I had to slurp fish sauce to balance the flavors. read more

Woodside/Elmhurst really has the best and most authentic Thai spots in the city. Pata Paplean serves Thai noodles, either in soup or dry form and their food is pretty fantastic. Located on Woodside Avenue across from another must try Thai spot, it's a perfect place for those that want to get a taste of authentic Thai noodles with zero compromise for the Western palate. Here, they put the full amount of spices and flavors and put all the goodies like liver that some places omit. The tom yum dry noodles are a combination of sweet, sour and spicy and are a must try. The tom yum soup noodles are swimming in a perfectly balanced broth of sweet, sour and spicy that warms the soul. Portions are smaller than your average meal and that's because it's consistent with portions that Thai people find in Thailand where people eat smaller portions more frequently throughout the day. Prices here are fair but some might balk at 8-10 dollars for a small bowl of noodles. Service is friendly but food comes out a bit slow since they can't make too many bowls at the same time. Still, most definitely worth a try for those that want an authentic taste. read more

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A great Thai restaurant with a laid back atmosphere and delicious food. Their drinks are good as well

My boyfriend and I usually get Nam Tok Noodle Soup and Tom Yum Noodle soup from here. We love the flavor very much because it's so so authentic. We live in Manhattan but tend to come here every week for their noodle soups. read more

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So cool!!! This bar is a gem in a state with too many bars. Lol. This bar could easily be in the East Village. So much heart and playfulness in the decor, staff, and drinks! We didn't try the food but we came for a desert drink cocktail after eating at The Himalayan Yak. After our Mango Sticky Rice and Heat Me up cocktails, we were sad to leave but one can only do so many sugary drinks. Terraza 7 is super close by so we capped off the night with some live music and were great fun for our date in Jackson Heights. Props to whom ever painted the pumpkins for Halloween. Stellar job! read more

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A wonder gem in the neighborhood. Pata Paplean is the one of my favorite Thai place ever. Warm atmosphere and great service. read more

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This is second time and will be the last that I will review this place. My friend and i went to have a fresh drink, yummy beef noodle and raw shrimp at Pata Paplean. Yelp has removed my review before I don't know why? I took a picture of the place and it is match with another people. All I want to do it show that they have a good drink and delicious food but if Yelp didn't want me to show people how I enjoyed it, nevermind. read more

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The food here is amazing I will return many times with family make sure you have Venmo or cash though which is the only acceptable currency at this establishment. read more

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This place is best for Nam Tom Noodle soup, one of my favorite. If you a big fan of blood broth noodle, you are in the right place. Enjoy read more

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Get the taro balls !!! Their noodles are good too, but I mostly come here for drinks and dessert

Pata Paplean is the epitome of a casual, neighborhood friendly bar. It is hardly gargantuan, but cosy enough to enjoy a night capper with a small group of friends or a solo outing. It really is an easy spot to sit down and enjoy a quality adult beverage while enjoying the remaining hours of the day / evening. Like many businesses in Woodside / Elmhurst proper, it is Thai owned and operated. The folks who work here are ultra friendly, which is likely why I keep coming back. The interior is something like a cafe gone rogue, a decor that is screams convivial (especially the strobed out bathroom) more so than the average tiny spot. There is a divey element to it, but not enough to make people turn the other way. If I'm not slinging a Singha beer, I'm usually indulging in one of their super tall cocktails bringing back to my times in SE Asia all over again. Occasionally the bartender will come out with complimentary shots to liven up the crowd. Some days I'm just people watching out the window and magically a shot will appear out of nowhere. Eventually I'll turn a Tuesday into a Friday by joining the drinkwagon. No regrets. But really, this is a fun spot to stop by for pre-gaming, pre-meal and also post-meal into the night. There aren't many bells and whistles to marvel at like some other niche stuck up bars, but this place lacks the pretension and brings in plenty of fun. It has become a nightlife staple in this part of Woodside Ave and I hope it stays that way for a very long time. read more

It's a nice neighborhood place with good food and drinks, but high price for somewhere that is not in NYC. The signature cocktails are around $11 but pretty water downed tho. This place is cash only, so make sure to have some on hand! Mixed Berry Mojito: light, fruity drink without much taste of alcohol. Tom Yum: if you like the taste of lemongrass and tolerate alcohol, i would recommend it! Muay Thai: light, refreshing drink that is not too sweet. Sex on the beach: fruity drink that is not special house cocktail. read more

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A neighborhood gem! Prices are affordable and the food is just simply amazing and authentic! Cute little space with an outdoor seating area. All the servers are very friendly. Their Nam Tok boat noodle soup is always my go-to favorite at Pata, but recently tried their creamy Tom Yum noodle soup and it was equally delicious! read more

Hands down my favorite bar in the area. Has anyone ever been to a thai bar where the owners, bar tenders, customers, food and even drinks are all thai or thai themed? No? Well make your way down to this place as it seems to be the local watering hole for the very heavily thai area of elmhurst. Came here on a whim when i was looking for bars around the area and yelp came through big time, the food here was wonderful and the drinks are strong, delicious, creative and reasonably priced. Defintely a spot to come to for nearly all and any occassion read more

This review is based on the number of times I tried to get the boat noodles served here, and the quality of the noodles once I finally got them. Based on food blogs and previous reviews, I surmised that the boat noodles are available Fridays and weekends only. Based on Google Maps, I surmised that the bar is open after 7 p.m. everyday. Based on that information, my friend and I went at 9 p.m. on a Friday night for a late dinner. We sat down, saw the boat boodles were not on the menu, and asked if they were available. Was told they're available 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays to Sunday, and was advised to call ahead to confirm availability. Which struck us as weird since Google Maps and the bar signage clearly say the bar is open 7 p.m. Nevertheless, one cold Saturday a month later, we decided to try again at 12:05 p.m. The bar was clearly closed. We had called and no one picked up. Confused and starving, we went to the HK Food Court a few blocks away to get something small and quick to eat while we strategized. At 1 p.m., we called. No one picked up. Regardless, we walked all the back to the bar, noted that it still looked closed, and opted to peruse the mini market across the street. At 1:10 p.m., we emerged from the market and saw the curtains had been pulled back and people were sitting inside the bar. So we went in. There were 6-7 customers inside who were ordering the boat noodles (still no menu, had to be asked for), aside from the 2-3 staffers who were eating the boat noodles for lunch. There were four noodle bowls, $5 each: the pork blood soup, stewed pork soup, and each had a dry version as well. They were small - not a pho bowl size but closer to a diner cup of sup size. We ordered all four to try. The broth of the pork blood noodle bowl had a sweet/sour taste, and came with pork balls; the stewed pork was in a clearer broth We had a choice or flat rice noodles, rice noodles similar to pho noodles, and yellow egg noodles. We choose the flat noodles to start and the regular rice noodles for the others. The noodles were perfectly cooked. My friend said the two pork blood versions were too salty for her taste and we both preferred the stewed pork noodle soup. Given how hard it was to actually track down the boat noodle soup availability, what time this place actually opens, and how small the bowls were for $5, I wouldn't go out of my way to return. The rest of the menu looked like standard Americanized Thai cuisine similar to the a few of the Thai places on the same street; we did not try any of their drinks but the cocktails looked very refreshing with Thai influences. read more

Authentic thai style noodles. The BEST Nam-Tok (blood broth soup noodles) in New York! read more

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Nice local spot, well decorated and cozy. The decor is everything, gives you that cafe feel. As if you're no longer sitting in Elmhurst on Woodside Ave but rather in a hipster part of Brooklyn or Astoria. Dim lighting good pop/edm music. The appetizers are great, small portions moderately priced. Yes the wait is longer than at most places for food but it's definitely fresh and made per request, so Its worth it. Have a drink before your appetizer arrives and more after words. Had the Jeeps- chicken shrimp dumpling and the Shrimp marinated with lime and chili sauce. The appetizers aren't that big, my friend and I ordered three while drinking and it hit the spot for us. The specialty drinks are refreshing had the organge rum and berry mojito, and rounds of jack and coke. Hidden Gem for us, way better than going to a dive bar and a good meal. Good for dates, and groups of friends. read more

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Delicious Tom Yum noodle soup. I had mine with flat rice noodles and dialed down the spice. Most Tom Yum soups are too spicy for me but the cooks adjusted the spice level for me and it was absolutely perfect for me. Will definitely come back again. read more

Tastes really good. But giving it a 2 stars because of the portion or the price. One noodle soup was $19.XX, this costs more than Japanese ramen. And the portion is TINY! Yes Tiny!! read more

If I'm a regular at any bar, it's probably this one. Pata is cozy, funky, and a welcome spot in an area saturated with restaurants but few places to hang out afterward. I've been here a million times (I counted) after stumbling upon the strange exterior last fall. Crowdedness is totally variable and distinct from both time of day and day of week - there are often a few groups chatting from opening time at 7:30pm, but I've been here at midnight on a weekend and it's been packed with groups of happy young Thai people, masterfully imbibing egregious amounts of liquor. Other times (again at midnight on a weekend), it's been quiet. The decor is whimsical, crazy: old couches and mismatched armchairs, vintage Snoopy phones and kitschy signs along the walls, disco lights everywhere. Deconstructed motherboards in the bathroom. A cluster of stuffed animals sewn into an overhead lampshade. The music is also unpredictable, but enjoyable: sometimes Thai pop but often American '90s R&B/pop. There's a flatscreen TV on one wall and if the place is empty enough, you get free rein over the remote. They have wines and just 4 bottled beers: Singha and Chang (repping Thailand), Heineken, Corona. Try the cocktails though. I've had almost all of them at this point; they're all $10 and spectacular looking, low on subtlety and almost invariably too sweet, but come in impressively garnished glasses. The Tom Yum cocktail is by far the best: like a mojito, except add lychee puree and replace the mint with dried kaffir lime leaves. Yes, kaffir lime in a cocktail is as brilliant as it sounds. The menu of bar bites looks as interesting as the off-the-wall decor, but if you're vegetarian, forget it. Best thing: the bench along the wall has been built over a radiator, so your rear end will be nice and cozy as the temperature continues to drop. read more

Pata Paplean's the coziest bar in the neighborhood. Best of all, they're open until at LEAST 3am every dang day. When I lived nearby, I'd regularly walk 20 minutes-or-so to enjoy drinks with the staff, bask in the kitchy surroundings, and listen to the chatter of Thai. Usually I'd get shots instead of cocktails. If it was early enough, I'd go for a Thai iced tea (without milk, $3-ish). Their kitchen serves up authentic Thai bites, some which are hard to find even amongst the myriad of Thai options in New York. Be adventurous: close your eyes and pick something. And bring cash. read more