Sabay

Our fave Thai place in our neighborhood where birthdays and special occasions are celebrated with…read morefriends and family. We've been coming to this restaurant for the last 3 years and they never fail to disappoint. Staff are super friendly. Our only complaint is that the place is tiny and is always booked! Highly recommend 10/10!

Best thai food in whole NYC, I love this place, customer service, food and environment are amazing…read more....

Shrimp Potted with Glass Noodle / (@joeynht)

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Miang Kha-Na / (@joeynht)

Ayada Thai

4.1(1.5k reviews)

Swaggg Crispy watercress salad super swag…read moreTom yum soup swag also swag Spice levels are swag

the wait was too long for saranrom thai AND hug esan :(…read more this place was rlly good though! the chive cakes were a sleeper hit: crispy on the outside and so chewy and soft on the inside almost mochi like probably best chive cakes i've had at a thai place. discovered i don't like raw crab would not recommend the salad very ocean flavored. crispy duck panang curry was yummy not the best duck i've had but very good and the curry sauce was delish. mango sticky rice a hit as always the rice was very warm and subtly sweet and the mango was decently fresh. i will say it's a bit expensive for the amount you get but otherwise yummy!

N8. Tom Yum Noodle Soup

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F1. Fish w/ Sweet Chili **Market Price**

Khao Nom

4.4(227 reviews)

Best thing ever!!! Must try!! worth it, service is good and clean environment…read more Best thing ever!!! Must try!! worth it, service is good and clean environment

cute thai dessert spot that has good food too thats always been packed when ive visited. definitely…read morehard to pick when there are so many options but i thought the lod chong was pretty good.

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Hug Esan

4.5(307 reviews)

Bring cash or pay via Zelle!…read more The ladies who work there are so friendly and helpful with the menu! There are 10 level of spices! So know your spice when you are ready to order!! Such a cute interior, although a bit tight! And would be tough for a big group to get a table! But I want to go back already to try difference dishes!!

A bit different from the Thai food you're probably used to but change is sometimes good!…read moreWe had some of the best fish and chicken we've ever had and also loved the starter salad. Chicken was so so crispy and you could just head the crunch with every bite. Fish was also great and prepared really well. Staff were nice and could help you with recommendations as needed! It's not a huge establishment and is pretty popular so you may want to expect a wait time I believe it's cash only so bring cash!

Crispy Whole Tilapia

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Mushroom larb

Na Rath

4.4(114 reviews)

0.7 mi•Elmhurst

Absolute gem. Probably top 3 best Thai places I've ever been to. The food was simply outstanding…read more Dare I say Michelin level but for middle income people?? It's in the middle of nowhere Elmhurst, off the main strip of Broadway. The place itself is oddly situated as well, and in an oddly shaped building. But the little dining room reminds me of an intimate French bistro, but with Thai accents. Very homey feeling. Everything we ordered was top notch in flavor. Just an explosion of flavors in each bite. Likewise service was excellent. We went on a Wednesday night so we got extra attentive service. Looking forward to bringing our family and friends here. Don't know what's wrong with Yelp this week but I can't load any pictures. Will update with pics later.

3.5 Was curious about their lunch buffet special and Khanom…read moreJeen. $18.99 pp. For starters, Chive pancakes, roasted veggies, Pad see ew and papaya salad (spicy!) were all ok. Fish cake and Breaded Chicken were dry. Food trays on warmers but don't think they kept them hot enough, like the fried rice which was cold. Had to ask about the 6 curries - weren't labeled at first. From different regions. Some had proteins like chicken feet, pork, chicken. One was fish but only saw a few pcs of halved fishballs. The peanut curry was slightly sweet and was just the sauce. One was very spicy so just took the veggies and meat. Instructions were finally posted on how to put together the curries with the noodles and toppings, which were set up on the table as well. It was a good tasting. Service was good. Preferred cash payment but accepted credit cards with added 3% fee. Decor was bright with colorful flowers hanging from ceiling etc. Space is not that big. Restroom available. Some street cleaning parking and the rest were metered along Whitney Ave.

Curry Wagyu steak & Khao Soi noodle

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Moo Ping BBQ Pork Golden Pompano Fish Garlic Prawn Crab with pepper and basil Crying tiger Steak Seafood Hor Mok

Kitchen 79

4.3(789 reviews)

0.2 mi

My older sister took me here to lunch. I must say that the service here is exceptional. The…read moreambiance is floral in a subdued jungle-themed-sort-of-way. Everything is neat and tidy and organized. The lunch menu, available from from 11:30 to 3pm is phenomenal with a salad, appetizer and entree for $15-17. In addition to our lunch menu items, we also ordered other dishes as well. Everything was top-notch; I will be back.

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.

Beautiful room‼

Yum Mango Salad

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Boon Chu Thai Place

3.9(402 reviews)

0.6 mi•Elmhurst

I ordered the Pad see Ew and it was pretty good. The noodles had a lot of flavor which made it…read morereally enjoyable. I do wish there was more broccoli and the beef was more tender. I have to try some other things on the menu

I have been coming to this restaurant ever since I was a little kid and I still continue to visit…read moreit frequently even as an adult. The food here is seriously always so good and the service is extremely quick. The small shop only has limited seating but the food gets prepared in a blink of the eye. My go to here is always the pad Thai. My only complaint is that the dried tofu use to be a lot better and use to soak up the delicious sauces making every bite of tofu super flavorful. They did change their tofu a few years ago but the flavor of the pad Thai is still one of my favorite around so I have learned to accept it and move past it. Definitely one of my favorite Thai places and I could just be biased from my childhood memories but the pad Thai will definitely never disappoint!

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Thai Coffee

Spicy Shallot

3.8(825 reviews)

Food is good and reasonable priced. It's a nice date night or a pit stop if you're in the area. I…read morelike the chicken satays and the papaya mango salad! The sushi Is fresh and good, get the boat if you have big group. Also, Shoutout to the staff, mimi and all the rest who took care of us. 10/10 will go again when I'm in the area.

Cuisine: 3 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 4 I am not a fan of this restaurant at all. Maybe they are catering to a more western crowd, but the taste of their food is not for me. Everything Thai felt too salty and over sauced. Not to mention that they make terrible sushi rolls. Anyway, I attend a large group dinner there last week and got to try many items. It reminded me why I have not been here in a very long time. The best items of the night were Pad Thai (7/10), Pad Kra Pao Kai Dao (7/10), and Pork Jerky (7/10), but everything else was average or subpar. Middle of the road were items like the Grilled Pork Chops (6/10), which were quite dry. While the Chive Cakes (6/10) tasted alright, it had barely any crispiness at all. Drunken Noodles (6/10) were super saucy, which made it quite salty, and noodles were somewhat broken (aka overcooked/soft) too. There were quite a lot of disappointments. The Papaya Salad (4/10) was lacking depth of flavor. The Duck Curry (3/10) was one of the saltier dishes, not to mention dry duck meat. However, the biggest salt bomb was the Tom Yum Soup (1/10). Only one person in our group drank some of it because she's a salt addict, though we probably should have simply returned this inedible dish. Lastly, I would never get sushi rolls (2/10) here, but my friends ordered 3 different types, so I gave them a chance. Wow! They all sucked because the rice was so terrible. Note: The restaurant automatically added 20% to our bill. That I can understand since we were a large group. However, it was not mentioned when the server handed us the credit card machine with extra tip option. That felt a bit shady. Like I said, I haven't been back here in a while, but I came with an open mind. I really wish the food was better, but it wasn't. Look at all the great Thai options on the same street. I will not be convinced to come back here any time soon.

10/23/2026: Halloween decor

Duck Curry $28 (comes w.rice)

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Pad Kra Pao Kai Dao

Zaab Zaab

4.0(169 reviews)

This cozy spot packs a huge punch, but space is very tight with only one high chair available, so…read moremaking a reservation is a must. The vibrant beverage program shines with fresh sugarcane juice, creative cocktails, and great coffee. Standouts include the life-changing seasonal pork jowl, fiery Tom zaab, crispy zaab wings, tender branzino, savory kra pao, and zesty papaya salad.

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.

Pla Neung Manow/ Branzino

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Prawn pad thai

Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst

4.2(577 reviews)

0.4 mi•Elmhurst

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

Eim Khao Mun Kai was one of the first shops, if not the first, in New York City that focused on…read moreselling Hainanese Chicken Rice exclusively, and it's kind of cool to see imitators spring up all across New York City. Unlike restaurant versions which are often poached and include bones, the Hainanese Chicken Rice sold in these shops exclude the bones, and adds sides of rice and chicken soup. Eim only sells one version of its Chicken Rice -- poached dark meat, while some competitors offer different cuts and fried versions. Ticket times are generally quick as a result. We often just pick up a Set A for 1 (currently for $12.99; $14.14 with tax and by cash), and complement that with dishes from other nearby restaurants -- there are a wealth of excellent options, some even on the same block. The spicy ginger sauce -- the "secret sauce" that distinguishes Eim from its competitors, might be an acquired taste, but it is quite an addicting kick. The spicy ginger sauce also helps mask some overcooking issues. Fans take note that Eim recently began to offer its spicy ginger sauce for sale separately, for $10.89 plus tax for a 12-ounce bottle. Eim keeps to a street food motif with a preparation area that looks like a street cart, and by wrapping take-out orders in butcher's paper. This small shop has seating for about 13 people -- two tables of three, two tables of two, and three counter-height seats. There are no customer accessible restrooms.

Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst - Poached chicken served over fragrant ginger rice with a light broth, cucumber, and cilantro, with options to add liver or gizzard

Poached chicken served over fragrant ginger rice with a light broth, cucumber, and cilantro, with options to add liver or gizzard

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Piboon T.

367

8 years ago

This is my all time favorite Central Thai restaurant! The server, Gwen is a stunning lady, modest, sweet and generous. She is a food encyclopedia. Everything she recommends were absolutely awesome! We love this place because it is very tasty, homey and always pleasant. Ice (server) is another lovely girl too. She is always humble yet sophisticated. We tried a new dish today: Thai shrimp paste with scramble eggs, and assorted fried veggies (Ka-pi & Kai-Cha-aom, i wish you understand my awful spelling, lol )which Gwen recommended. It was so pleasurably blended spiciness and saltiness. Pork leg stew is a MUST, you can't go wrong with it. The immense portion, compare to the price, this is a steal! It' s quiet place, but pleasant and suitable to have a dinner with buds, or luv. 5 stars! read more

Piboon T.

271

10 years ago

I really like this place, my favorites are padthai, lad nah, n beef stew noodle soup. It's very big and tasty. My friend likes crab meat fried rice but I'm not a bug fan for seafood. Servers were nice n lively, even though sometime they talked to each other very loud, but I think that's a style. Lol I always brought my friends there, nit only their food are tasty, but also the price is very reasonable. Oh oh oh and the Sparerib with black garlic was super duper dope!!! Sincerely read more

Gene S.

5 years ago

A bunch of liars who would not serve us food even though we called to make sure we can get in and were to old to come in. Disgusting

Sabay T.

223

6 years ago

Who wants some Thai food It's a beautiful outdoor dining @Sabay Thai warm & cozy place! Nice one in Queens. Let's check it out! read more

Matt H.

4 years ago

Very authentic Thai cuisine. Recommended by a Thai friend and it was really amazingly delicious!

Flores J.

13 years ago

food was ok, service was great but rest room not that good could been better

Sabay - thai - Updated November 2026

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