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I've walked by this place so many times and never realized what I was missing. Came in on a Friday seeking some comfort food and that's what we found. The restaurant is upstairs and through a door on the left. Ignore the tape because inside awaits a Thai oasis. We were seated promptly, given a few minutes to peruse the menu, and then ordered quickly. Started with a fabulous Thai iced tea which came with a rosette of milk. Super refreshing. Then we started with the spring rolls, the chicken curry puffs, crab Rangoon. Then we split the massaman curry and the pad Thai (no eggs). Everything was just so full of flavor. Cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the mango sticky rice and that really hit the spot. The vibes were good, the noise level average. Service was great. Bathroom was clean. Prices also good. A definite must try if you're in the area!!
Nice little spot located on the second floor. I placed a takeaway order and it was prepared quickly. The papaya salad was deliciously spicy with fresh green beans and tomato. I also had the drunken noodles with chicken, which was solidly good. I did order it Thai spicy and was a little disappointed with the spice level but the flavor was spot on. Definitely a spot to add to the rotation.
Lovely little mom & pop Thai spot tucked away on the second floor, easy to miss but definitely worth finding. Since it's a bit hidden, it's usually not too busy, which makes it feel extra cozy. the food is made with care by the chef, and the presentation is beautifully done too.
Thai Lunch Special starts from $15. Includes an appetizer + entrée and might just become your next go-to lunch place. Save this for your next Thai craving spot. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG, Tiktok and Redbook for more great finds!
I had been on a Thai Food kick for a while, but I hadn't had any for a year. A friend of mine was visiting from Florida and this place seemed to have solid reviews but it was kind of a "hole-in-the-wall" spot. There's no elevator and the entrance is very unassuming. That being said, any legit New Yorker knows that some hole-in-the-wall restaurants have some of the most slamming food. Tam Mai held the standard. My friend was vegetarian so he had some veggie stir fry. I went with the masaman curry with sticky rice on the side. I washed it down with some Thai Iced tea. They don't have a full bar here, but honestly, you don't need it. You come for the food. Beyond that, the service was all about efficiency. The waitress didn't stand around to chit-chat. She was actually moving very quickly, and I'm not mad at it. Temper expectations on the ambiance and service. Focus on the flavor of the food, and you'll have a great experience.
Food quality and interior kinda gives fast food food vibes rather than sit down restaurant. First time in my life as an avid Thai food enjoyer where I did not finish my pad Thai because it tasted bland .. and missing something The server also rushed us and gave us the bill before our dessert came which I found very strange. We had been there not even for an hour
Came here for their $15 lunch special, which is a great deal for this part of the city! The meal comes with an entree and either a soup or salad. Service was fast and the food was good as well. The drunken noodles and pad thai were both good. The restaurant is located upstairs and has a decent bit of seating. We went on a weekday and it wasn't too packed. Would recommend for lunch!
Blink and you'll miss it, this hidden little gem located on the second floor offers very tasty Thai. Go up a flight of stairs and enter through the doors on the left side, the ones covered in duct tape. The pad see eiw was a bit on the sweeter side but still delicious.
The chicken pad thai was good here. for some reason I was expecting the basil chicken to be more like a grad pao which is wasn't.
Tam Mai Thai is in an interesting location. The entrance feels like an apartment entrance but when you go upstairs you find the restaurant. It's a narrow restaurant but they get the job done in their space. I tried the Pad Thai for lunch and it was missing something in my opinion. It wasn't bad but it tasted somewhat bland. Maybe some of their other dishes are better.
Such a good find!!! Their lunch special is super good, coming in around $15-$18 depending on what meat you want. Despite the good price, their food quality is so good. I haven't had Thai this good in a while. The drunken noodles are nice and savory without being too salty and the basil fried rice has a Thai kick to it which I find most fried rices don't. I love that they fry basil leaves on top as well. The only thing I wish was the fried rice has more kick to it. The lunch special also comes with a tom yum soup that is good as well. Besides that, the interior is very cute. It's a bit difficult to find though. It's an inconspicuous location and you have to go up a set of stairs before you see the restaurant. Overall, solid lunch deal and very good Thai!
Food/drinks: Solid Thai! Nothing too special Atmosphere: cute! On the 2nd floor Service: good service Price: $$ as expected
I guess Bengal Tiger moved out and found a much bigger spot, making room for this new Thai restaurant. I am impressed with what Tam Mai did with the space and reconfigured the space for better access as the space is super tight. For drinks we got both the Thai Tea ($5) and Thai Coffee ($5). Both tasted delicious and not overly sweet full of syrup. The coffee will keep you up. For appetizer we tried the Soft Shell Crab Summer Roll (2 rolls) ($19), which is a rice paper wrapping mixed salad with soft shell crab and a side of special dressing. I love soft shell crab, but I would have to pass on this as the crab felt like it was over fried to a crisp. The entrees were a home run. My favorite was off of their new menu item called Pad Pong Karee ($30). This is a stir-fried shrimp dish with their special curry sauce and egg. That curry sauce was really delicious. It's worth packing the sauce alone to use for other leftovers. The other entree we ordered was the Pla Nueng Manow ($33). This was their steamed seabass filet in a spicy lime sauce with fresh garlic, mint, and cilantro. I loved the unique taste of the lime sauce, which surprisingly goes super well with fish. It wasn't really spicy to me, so I would not sweat over that if that's a concern. Of course we had to end with a dessert and got the Mango Sticky Rice ($10). They serve this is the condensed milk in a pouring cup, but the milk was super hot, so we had to let that cool down, otherwise we were burning our hands trying to pour the milk out. This is as good as any other mango sticky rice you can get. Overall this was a great experience. The highlights were those entrees due to its spectacular sauces they used for their respective dishes. I did take the curry sauce from the Pad Pong Karee with me and used it for other meals and it's just as good as when it came out of the kitchen. Would highly recommend coming there if you're in the area looking for a lunch or dinner spot.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, good value lunch special, and friendly, attentive staff. The cozy, relaxing ambiance is also appreciated.
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1 month ago
Ambiance (5/5): It's located on the second floor. There were several tables available (better for parties of 1-4) due to the small space. No frills, minimalist decorations. Came during lunch hours and it was almost at full capacity at 12:30p on a Tuesday. Service (4/5): Since the establishment is small, there was only one server working the floor. She did a great job but it was difficult to get service at different points. Amazing lunch deal which includes an appetizer of salad or soup or spring roll with an entrée of your choice chicken ($15) beef ($17). The mini bowl of Tom Yum Soup was very flavorful with a few bites of tofu! It was not too spicy either. I chose the chicken massaman curry which came with a side of rice. It was very rich with tons of flavor. It even had a whole stick of cinnamon as a decorative piece! My cousin got the fried rice which I thought was okay (it didn't stand out to me). read more
I ordered takeout from Tam Mai Thai and was happy with how quickly my order was prepared. Unfortunately, the Pad Thai was not what I was expecting. The flavor was very sweet and had a strong ketchup-like taste, which I found difficult to enjoy. After a few bites, I ended up throwing it away. I understand that everyone's taste preferences are different, but based on my experience, I was disappointed with the Pad Thai and unfortunately wouldn't recommend it. read more
5 months ago
I've walked by this place so many times and never realized what I was missing. Came in on a Friday seeking some comfort food and that's what we found. The restaurant is upstairs and through a door on the left. Ignore the tape because inside awaits a Thai oasis. We were seated promptly, given a few minutes to peruse the menu, and then ordered quickly. Started with a fabulous Thai iced tea which came with a rosette of milk. Super refreshing. Then we started with the spring rolls, the chicken curry puffs, crab Rangoon. Then we split the massaman curry and the pad Thai (no eggs). Everything was just so full of flavor. Cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the mango sticky rice and that really hit the spot. The vibes were good, the noise level average. Service was great. Bathroom was clean. Prices also good. A definite must try if you're in the area!! read more
1 month ago
Nice little spot located on the second floor. I placed a takeaway order and it was prepared quickly. The papaya salad was deliciously spicy with fresh green beans and tomato. I also had the drunken noodles with chicken, which was solidly good. I did order it Thai spicy and was a little disappointed with the spice level but the flavor was spot on. Definitely a spot to add to the rotation. read more
Lovely little mom & pop Thai spot tucked away on the second floor, easy to miss but definitely worth finding. Since it's a bit hidden, it's usually not too busy, which makes it feel extra cozy. the food is made with care by the chef, and the presentation is beautifully done too. read more
5 months ago
Thai Lunch Special starts from $15. Includes an appetizer + entrée and might just become your next go-to lunch place. Save this for your next Thai craving spot. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG, Tiktok and Redbook for more great finds! read more
1 year ago
I had been on a Thai Food kick for a while, but I hadn't had any for a year. A friend of mine was visiting from Florida and this place seemed to have solid reviews but it was kind of a "hole-in-the-wall" spot. There's no elevator and the entrance is very unassuming. That being said, any legit New Yorker knows that some hole-in-the-wall restaurants have some of the most slamming food. Tam Mai held the standard. My friend was vegetarian so he had some veggie stir fry. I went with the masaman curry with sticky rice on the side. I washed it down with some Thai Iced tea. They don't have a full bar here, but honestly, you don't need it. You come for the food. Beyond that, the service was all about efficiency. The waitress didn't stand around to chit-chat. She was actually moving very quickly, and I'm not mad at it. Temper expectations on the ambiance and service. Focus on the flavor of the food, and you'll have a great experience. read more
Food quality and interior kinda gives fast food food vibes rather than sit down restaurant. First time in my life as an avid Thai food enjoyer where I did not finish my pad Thai because it tasted bland .. and missing something The server also rushed us and gave us the bill before our dessert came which I found very strange. We had been there not even for an hour read more
Came here for their $15 lunch special, which is a great deal for this part of the city! The meal comes with an entree and either a soup or salad. Service was fast and the food was good as well. The drunken noodles and pad thai were both good. The restaurant is located upstairs and has a decent bit of seating. We went on a weekday and it wasn't too packed. Would recommend for lunch! read more
4 months ago
Blink and you'll miss it, this hidden little gem located on the second floor offers very tasty Thai. Go up a flight of stairs and enter through the doors on the left side, the ones covered in duct tape. The pad see eiw was a bit on the sweeter side but still delicious. read more
2 months ago
Tam Mai Thai is in an interesting location. The entrance feels like an apartment entrance but when you go upstairs you find the restaurant. It's a narrow restaurant but they get the job done in their space. I tried the Pad Thai for lunch and it was missing something in my opinion. It wasn't bad but it tasted somewhat bland. Maybe some of their other dishes are better. read more
1 year ago
Such a good find!!! Their lunch special is super good, coming in around $15-$18 depending on what meat you want. Despite the good price, their food quality is so good. I haven't had Thai this good in a while. The drunken noodles are nice and savory without being too salty and the basil fried rice has a Thai kick to it which I find most fried rices don't. I love that they fry basil leaves on top as well. The only thing I wish was the fried rice has more kick to it. The lunch special also comes with a tom yum soup that is good as well. Besides that, the interior is very cute. It's a bit difficult to find though. It's an inconspicuous location and you have to go up a set of stairs before you see the restaurant. Overall, solid lunch deal and very good Thai! read more
I guess Bengal Tiger moved out and found a much bigger spot, making room for this new Thai restaurant. I am impressed with what Tam Mai did with the space and reconfigured the space for better access as the space is super tight. For drinks we got both the Thai Tea ($5) and Thai Coffee ($5). Both tasted delicious and not overly sweet full of syrup. The coffee will keep you up. For appetizer we tried the Soft Shell Crab Summer Roll (2 rolls) ($19), which is a rice paper wrapping mixed salad with soft shell crab and a side of special dressing. I love soft shell crab, but I would have to pass on this as the crab felt like it was over fried to a crisp. The entrees were a home run. My favorite was off of their new menu item called Pad Pong Karee ($30). This is a stir-fried shrimp dish with their special curry sauce and egg. That curry sauce was really delicious. It's worth packing the sauce alone to use for other leftovers. The other entree we ordered was the Pla Nueng Manow ($33). This was their steamed seabass filet in a spicy lime sauce with fresh garlic, mint, and cilantro. I loved the unique taste of the lime sauce, which surprisingly goes super well with fish. It wasn't really spicy to me, so I would not sweat over that if that's a concern. Of course we had to end with a dessert and got the Mango Sticky Rice ($10). They serve this is the condensed milk in a pouring cup, but the milk was super hot, so we had to let that cool down, otherwise we were burning our hands trying to pour the milk out. This is as good as any other mango sticky rice you can get. Overall this was a great experience. The highlights were those entrees due to its spectacular sauces they used for their respective dishes. I did take the curry sauce from the Pad Pong Karee with me and used it for other meals and it's just as good as when it came out of the kitchen. Would highly recommend coming there if you're in the area looking for a lunch or dinner spot. read more
1 year ago
As soon as you walk in the decor is very comforting ! It was empty at first but got packed really fast! Stopped in randomly with a friend (she is vegan) but we got fresh juiced watermelon drinks! Super refreshing & tasty! The calamari was super good and left me wanting another round of food. As soon as I finished my curry (pictured below) was FANTASTIC. I could drink that in a cup all day long with no issues. They offer duck chicken and tofu for subs so I went with duck. Come to this place & anything on menu will leave you wanting to come back with a friend just to show off your new favorite Thai spot ! read more
2 years ago
Cute new Thai spot that opened right near Central Park. We stopped by for lunch on the weekend and there were quite a few people there. We started off with the chicken wing appetizer, a little disappointing bc it seemed baked and just came with some Thai chili sauce on the side. Some wings also had a lot of hair on it. Fortunately the entrees made up for the wings. We had the pad kee mao and the south thai curry. The pad kee mao was very flavorful and came with a ton of basil, one of the better ones I've had in the city. The Thai curry was also flavorful. Staff were nice and attentive. They also have a grand opening special where you can pick a card and get a little discount or drink/app. read more
If you're near 56th Street, definitely check out Tam Mai Thai! It's a bit tucked away upstairs but absolutely worth the find. The food was so fresh and flavorful, we got the Pad See Ew and a bunch of other dishes, and everything was delicious with really generous portions. The service was also super friendly and quick. It felt like a nice little escape from the city noise to just relax and enjoy some great Thai food. Will definitely be back, and it's also a solid option for takeout or delivery! read more
Near the MoMa, you can find this new spot with a menu where most dishes are under $20. In this economy, it's a steal. The service was excellent upon entering - shoutout to the staff member Eddy! The Thai Tea here is so pretty and only $5!The wings were grilled and juicy. The calamari was lightly fried and not chewy at all. The puffs were flaky and hot. And the rangoons were packed with a crabby creamy cheese filling! The curry was mildly spicy, and so creamy and coconuty. The fried rice had a whole crab omelette on top and fresh cucumber on the side. They also have Mango Sticky Rice here for only $10 and it was a classic way to end a Thai meal. It's small inside but very spacious at the same time. This used to be where Bengal Tiger was located! read more
1 year ago
Quiet space, good service. Loved my Red Curry and the Drunken Noodles were pretty good. Tasty mango sticky rice. read more
2 years ago
I recently dined at Tam Mai Thai in Manhattan and had a great experience! I ordered the chicken drunken noodles, which were fresh and delicious. It had great flavor, a bit of a kick and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The Thai tea was very good as well. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the portion size was a bit smaller than I expected. It was so good that I was actually considering ordering another serving The restaurant itself is small but nice, had a nice little bar area and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend Tam Mai Thai for a good Thai cuisine. read more
2 years ago
My party of 2 visited on a Saturday around 12pm and were seated promptly. This restaurant is located on the second floor, so you need to take stairs up. It's a cozy space with a decent amount of seating. We ordered a couple and appetizers (crab rangoon & soft shell crab spring rolls) and entrees to try, as well as a Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Coffee, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The food and drinks came out relatively quick and the presentation was nice. The shrimp pad thai had a generous amount of shrimp and the noodles were nicely cooked and seasoned. The massaman curry here was different than ones I've had in the past, being less sweet and having more of a kick. + Lunch specials starting at $15 during the week. read more
Overpriced average Thai food. Touristy neighborhood so I understand, but doesn't mean I have to like it! Waitress strongly recommended seafood tom yum which was overpriced, and also pushy that I order white rice on the side which cost $3 more! One dish alone (seafood tom yum with what looked like frozen mixed seafood) plus a bowl of rice came out to be $35. Would recommend walking over to Hell's Kitchen for those that could - for better tasting and much better value Thai food. read more
What a hidden gem! This restaurant is on the second floor and houses some excellent Thai food! The staff were very sweet and friendly, and the food was excellent. I highly recommend the green curry and the Thai basil with shrimp. read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
Really nice atmosphere, quite small but sweet waiter. Food came out quick, pad Thai was good but a bit sweet for me. Really clean and quiet read more
1 year ago
got lunch here today, definitely busy but we were able to get seated right away. food service was really quick though! we got the lunch special & the Thai iced coffee and tea. Thai tea--taste was good but very sweet. pad see eiw was yummy! read more
Very attentive service, and felt like they were really intentional about making good recommendations. Everything we tried was delicious, but the steamed fish was the star standout. I liked the pad kee mao as well, as it had the perfect amount of spice (although my friend thought it was too much, so beware!). We also got the basil fried rice and soft shell crab summer roll, which were amazing. Overall, a very wonderful little Thai shop on the second floor so it gives you a nice reprieve from the bustling streets of midtown. Definitely want to come back and try more dishes! read more
5 months ago
The food here was amazing! The lunch special was a great deal, and everything from the taste to the flavors was excellent. The ambiance was beautiful, and the restaurant being on the second floor gives it a nice, relaxed feel. The service was amazing, the food was full of flavor, and the cost was very reasonable. Overall, a great experience -- I would definitely recommend it. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
We accidentally passed by this place and it's located on the 2nd floor. Nice cozy Thai place and the service is amazing. The basil fried rice is a 10/10! Would go again! read more
10 months ago
The food was great! Papaya salad was spicy, as it should be. Great service from our waiter as well. read more
10 months ago
The lunch special is my go to! The food here is great and they're very quick with serving. I've ordered multiple things on the menu and they all were very good. One note is if you don't like spicy food make sure to ask for it mild. read more
1 year ago
The service was great! Food amazing! You have to try the chicken wings and the green curry was delicious! read more
1 year ago
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