I come here regularly and it is always a great experience. First they are super nice and I love that it is in the neighborhood. The food is always good, everything is cooked with care and it shows in the food. I have been ordering different things on the menu and the last time, I came I ordered the laska soup and I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was good, hot and flavorful, it had the right brother to ingredients ratio. My only suggestion, is that I would have preferred another option for noodles in the soup. I also would have liked it a bit spicy but that a personal preference. This place is great and it is the perfect place for family, business or friends. read more

River Thai - Drunken Noodle Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Pros: made very quickly. Good portion sizes. Not unreasonably priced. Cons: Boba tea wasn't labeled as Thai tea so I assumed it was milk tea. Soup and noodles were SO spicy that it overwhelmed the flavor. Spice is good but at a certain point it's so strong that you can't taste the rest. read more

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I ordered almost every week or every other week. The food is very tasty and nice portion.

I frequently order online from here and am always beyond satisfied! As a big Thai food lover, this place is amazing. My favorite in NYC for sure. This place has become my comfort order-in for a bad day. The Thai tea is perfectly balanced and the basil fried rice is extraordinary. read more

I had the pleasure to be the first customer here on a day where there majority of the roads were closed in Manhattan and finding a restaurant open in the late morning was kind of a challenge. I originally ordered to take out, but decided last minute to sit in and the staff was nice enough to accommodate me. The restaurant was nicely lit and decorated with bulbs with hanging wires and looks like a nice spot for a lunch date or dinner. I ordered the beef Pad See Ew and it was delicious; served at nice temperature and with a nice spicy kick. I'd love to come back here again if I'm ever in the area. read more

River Thai - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

River Thai is so good! If you're near Riverbank state park or Hamilton Heights, I completely recommend dining here! We came for dinner and the food, service, and ambiance made for such a delightful experience! Everything we tried was excellent but my favorites were the pad basil, tom yum rice, and curry puffs. You can't go wrong with any if it! read more

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The lunch special was great! I got the drunken noodle and you chose what meat you want and it's a dollar extra for tilapia. It comes with one spring roll or salad. I got the spring roll which was veggie. The service was good also. I took one star off because it was cold outside and inside! I ordered jasmine tea which was good to warm me up brrrrrrrr! I will recommend and come back for the lunch special. read more

River Thai - Drunken Noodle Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

My go to take out/delivery thai spot these days. Love the tofu! Theyre also super kind about requests. Always high quality/well made and flavorful! Pad Black Pepper Garlic - I asked for less black pepper this time - heavy garlic and it was perfection - tofu was so garlicy and veggies were great. Delivery is fast when I order directly from their website, cant speak to 3rd party apps read more

River Thai - Pad Black Pepper Garlic - I asked for less black pepper this time - heavy garlic and it was perfection - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute little restaurant with a nice interior. I came here for dinner with a friend on a rainy Saturday evening and the place was mostly empty, no reservation needed. We shared the thai curry puffs as an appetizer, I thought that they could've been crispier but the filling tasted nice. I got the chicken pad see ew as my main and it was really salty. I had to drink so much water after eating this. I think maybe I just got unlucky since other people seem to like the pad see ew here. In short, I think this place is alright, but didn't blow my socks off. read more

River Thai - Thai Curry Puff - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Best thai spot in Harlem soup is top notch thai salad with tofu excellent shrimp fried rice great read more

I ordered the red curry that came with rice. The menu had various options for proteins but I chose chicken. It was decent but a bit overpriced especially if you are a college student that resides in that area of Harlem. I also ordered the fried rice for my friend and he said it was good. However, our crab rangoon was very disappointing. It was overly cheesy and cost $8 which was pretty wild considering there was no taste of crab. It wasn't a bad dish but it wasn't what I had hoped for. Our waitress was very kind and very accommodating. Ambiance was very nice too. It was fairly quiet and the lighting in the restaurant is warm toned and makes the room feel more pleasant. read more

River Thai - Chicken Red Curry - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly staff welcomes you in this cute spot in an area that needs good dining options. We went at 5:30p on a Saturday and it was just us. Service is reasonably quick and portions are legit. Duck salad: if you're a duck lover, get it. Very good. Drunken noodles with beef: the meat is just ok, but the noodles are delicious. Thai fried rice with chicken: I probably would find this a little plain, but it was perfect for my toddler. She loved it. Pod black pepper garlic with shrimp: the only dish that we weren't happy with. The veggies didn't have much of a flavor, and the sauce was underwhelming. Overall, I'd love to go back and taste other dishes. We loved that the place was clean and quiet. We forgot our water bottle, and they ran behind us to bring it... very kind and classy. read more

The food here is soooo tasty. They are very accommodating with regard to adjusting for major food allergies ...this is our go to for Thai food in the area. The only thing I can say is the servings can be a bit bigger... like to fill the container sufficiently. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

What a deliciously spiced and flavored meal for 2 for $50 including the tip. We got the laksa Lo Mein, recommended by our waitress, and the panang curry and vegetable spring roll. All so good. No misses. The spring rolls were great and the orange sauce it came with was especially delicious. I may have even cleaned the plate with my finger it was so good! The panang curry was mmmmmm. It tasted so good. Eat the crunchy top first - we forgot about it and let it sog. It's got some spice to it but it's so flavorful. The sticky rice was unbelievable. Terrific. The laksa Lo mein soup was plenty of soup and loved the shrimp and veggies inside. There are bits of flavoring that I'd bite down on that are definitely not edible and the shrimp still had their tails on. A little annoying but still good. The udon noodles (I just had to swallow I'm salivating typing up this meal) we're money. Could've used more even. Nice service. Not busy. Speedy. Not outrageous prices. read more

Ordered food and it was very authentic and flavorful. Definitely recommend this place for Thai food.

Everytime I'm in New York, I make sure to order from this local Thai place. Since I was in the area, I decided to dine in. The food is incredible! My go-to's are the vegetable spring roles, basil chicken dumplings (missing picture because of how fast I ate them lol), and the Thai fried rice with chicken. The service was good, food comes out pretty fast (and hot!) , the ambiance was peaceful-- there was only another party of 2. Highly recommend, and great option for delivery/takeout! read more

River Thai - Vegetable Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I am not usually a huge Thai fan, but I really enjoyed everything from River Thai. The vegetable spring rolls were very delicious, and the dipping sauce was really the mvp. We got both the panang curry and laksa lo mein and while both were very good, the laksa lo mein was incredible. The noodles were a great texture, not too thick and chewy and not too thin. The flavors of the soups were wonderful. A little spicy but nothing crazy. I would come back for this dish specifically. The restaurant had a fun vibe with some great music playing as well. The server was nice and pointed out some good things on the menu. read more

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Accidently made a pickup order on Yelp, thinking that this was the River Thai in NJ. It was only an extra 15-20 min drive, so decided to try their food, instead of canceling the order. Food was so much better than the one in NJ. Happy we found this place. Their food is worth the drive for us, considering the lack of decent Thai restaurants near home in NJ. Highly recommend. Will definitely come back again for pickup. Thank you for the curb side pickup. : 9 calendars read more

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Decent! I needed a noodle dish for my personal Chinese New Year party, and decided to treat myself to super basic white person thai food. (My Filipino-Chinese family and my China-loving white husband are so ashamed of me). I ordered: Papaya Salad--not bad Spring Rolls--okay. wrapper was a bit thick in some parts Chicken Wings--arrived soggy Pad Thai--decent. Told ya it was basic. read more

River Thai - Pad Thai, Som Tum Salad, Chicken Wings, Vegetable Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a hidden gem!! Great!! GOOD!! And fresh THAI FOOD!!! Lunch specials: a deal!!! We ordered pad see ew- pad Thai. Spring rolls, salad. Pumpkin custard and of course Thai iced tea!! The attendant was nice and attended to my evert detail. We ordered to go; the food was well packed, sealed, and hot. Food was savory, fresh and wholesome!! Defínately ordering from River soon- YOU SHOULD TOO!! Buen provecho!! read more

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Very delicious flavors, rich and savory. Not sure when they opened but I just noticed this restaurant in the neighborhood and I will be recommending it! To start, it's BYOB! Nearest liquor store is on 145 and Broadway so get it before you come! The menu has all your typical Thai favorites. Try the Thai curry puffs, the crust was just ugh, amazing. It wasn't crowded on a Saturday night but it wasn't empty. The restaurant design is simple but pretty. The staff was very kind, always with a smile on their face. I love checking out all the local restaurants and I'm happy to say this one is top 5 for me! read more

River Thai - Chicken Thai Curry Puff - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This is my family's go to Thai restaurant when we are in Harlem. Good friendly service. Food is very good. I'd like larger entrees but the food is tasty. Make sure you get the sweet coconut sticky rice. read more

I have been a loyal customer since the opening days. I live in CT and visit the Heights at least once per month. Each time I'm here this is my stop for food. I often order to bring dinner home. Everything is so delicious and well packaged for my 40 min travel. Often when I get home all food is still perfect temp to eat. We love this place! read more

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Food is good. Not my favorite Thai food place but Convenient for me. The place is very nice decorated! read more

I've only ordered delivery so this review is only based on my delivery experience. I've tried multiple Thai places in the area and River Thai is definitely my favorite! Food is delicious, fresh, and good portion size! My order was made quickly for delivery which I appreciated. I ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken, Crab Rangoons, and Vegetable Spring Rolls. Pad Thai is really good- my only wish is it could be made spicy and that it was a little less sweet but all-around excellent. Crab Rangoons and Vegetable Spring Rolls were both crispy and served with a sweet chili sauce on the side. Will definitely be trying other menu items and definitely recommend River Thai if you're craving Thai food! read more

I love this place. It's so delicious and right by my house! They are very fast and the staff is always very nice to me! Thank you read more

River Thai - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Really underrated restaurant in the neighborhood. Whatever you get will be flavorful. I really love the Chicken Pad See Ew and a side order of Thai Curry Puff. They are so delicious and I have compared them to other places and this one still is my favorite one. Highly recommend! read more

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I've ordered a few times. Solid 3.5. Took me a min to figure out which way to round the stars. But up it is seeing as when River Thai is at their best? Their stuff is poppin'! But when they're off? They are OFF. Seems like all they need is a better eye on consistency so what's going out the door / to the table gives the customer the same amazing flavors and awesome dishes every time. Thai Curry Puff: these are top three I've had anywhere. I am not the dude who indiscriminately orders Curry Puffs every time I do Thai. They're a "when the mood strikes" app for me. But with RT? I order every time. Fortunately the recipe they use is so great it holds integrity even on off days. Pad Black Pepper Garlic (w/beef): One of those dishes where you take a bit and go, "Hmm." And then you take another. "Hmm!" De. Li. Cious. Nice build of flavors, tender beef. Curious to try the dish with other proteins. Nasi Goreng (w/beef): glad I tried this Indonesian fried rice. You can certainly taste the difference in spices used. Makes for a nice change from the usual Thai and Chinese versions of the dish. Green Curry (w/squid): solid green curry. A little build of nice heat. The squid were cooked well. I prefer a slightly thicker curry so it doesn't run past the rice so much and clings better to the other ingredients. But good. Speaking of rice, there was consistency here...but with wanting / needing a little more of the stuff to accompany the dishes I ordered. None of the containers I received were filled to the top, and the rice wasn't packed. So when having received a thinner curry plus getting less rice, I had some imbalance going on. Chicken Larb: this has been both my favorite and least favorite thing in the bag. The first time I ordered (pictured), the serving was huge, the aroma was divine the second I opened the container, and every bite was not only perfect but better than the one before. I was actually excited to order the second time. The second time I received a much smaller portion. Not quite half...more like 2/3. That's still a notable difference. The aroma was off (just smelled like spice). There wasn't flavor; just heat. It ended up being unpalatable and getting tossed. Tom Kha: another item that varied per order. The first time (pictured) was nearly perfect. I definitely prefer when a restaurant removes the lemongrass stalks and bay leaves (picking them out or using cheesecloth when cooking). But the flavors were on point, with just the right amount of coconut milk. Second time...it was fine...but the flavors didn't balance (enough to be noticeable), and the milk ratio was off. It was closer to Tom Yum. So I didn't really get that awesome coconut creaminess. But both times the chicken was cooked well, and you receive a good portion. Thai Fried Rice (w/chicken): perfectly fine. It gave a hint to basil rice flavoring without that spice and flavor punch. Good for a more delicate palate. Overall, I'm sure I'll order again when my craving for that larb and those puffs gets strong enough. And if consistency starts to balance out, I'll definitely keep ordering on the regular. read more

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A-Plucking-Mazing!!! I don't know what to tell you to order first....the Drunken Noodles or the Duck Gra Prow. They're both so fuck!ng good that it's actually hard to tell you which. The flavors are explosive, the Drunken Noodle is perfectly balanced between in heat and sweet, with the right amount of weight to the noodle. Not falling to bits and not too heavy for the sauce. If you know, you know. The duck is perfectly cooked and the portions are generous. I ordered it with noodles instead of rice. I've also tried the pineapple duck one, also amazing, but I prefer the former. I've had the red curry....long sigh here, delicious. You can add steamed noodles instead of rice to one of the wok dishes if you like for a bit extra. The staff are great as well. Enjoy! read more

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Bottom line: The food was delicious. The staff was attentive and accommodating. The ambiance was intimate and inviting, not crowded and loud (Friday after work vibe). It is so good to see great quality Thai food in the neighborhood, I was very impressed. There was a steady stream of take out orders, so that let me know this place is popular and food is fresh. read more

I have tried other Thai restaurants in the area. This one is by far the best. The ambiance and service in on point. I would definitely recommend read more

What a gem Thai restaurant. Excellent service, reasonable prices and great food. Shared the spring rolls appetizer. Had drunken noodles with shrimp. And chicken dish. Located on Amsterdam Avenue next to other restaurants. Street parking is tight. read more

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Omgg just tried this place for the first timeee and wowww!!! I'm from Cali and have had some good thai food but this has actually been the best Drunken noodles Ive ever had!! I got medium and its a solid heat and flavor for the dish! Actually obsessed! read more

River Thai - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This place is amazing! It's consistently delicious, delivery is quick, and it's always been accurate to what we ordered. My favorite is the massaman curry, my partner gets the pad thai and it's always tasty read more

I found myself in the area running an errand and I'm glad I came across this spot for a quick bite. The lunch specials are good value, and the food's decent. Granted, you can get better Thai food in Queens and this place offers only the generic dishes, but it's good enough for this neighbourhood. read more

River Thai - Pad See Ew with tofu - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Good food and great ambiance. My go to lunch spot. Great fast service where the waiter knows my regular order. read more

River Thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Great service - quick and professional. Food - flavorful and plentiful (if you are sensitive to spicy food - chili - ask about how good is prepared) read more

The cashew nut chicken was absolutely INCREDIBLE! And the portion was well enough for two people, although I was tempted to eat the whole thing myself. Delivery was super quick even though I don't live particularly close to the restaurant and everything was still hot and fresh. I'll definitely be ordering again to try more of the menu! read more

The food here and the people here are so good! We had the fried banana as a dessert, and it's recommended! read more

River Thai - Crispy Fried Banana - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely interior. Spaced tables. Yummy food. Street parking. I had the Drunken Noodles. Yum. Recommended. read more