Tea Cup Cafe

Been coming to this place for years already and it's never disappoint me. I this place is amazing…read morewith amazing people specially Jacob my favorite person.

I went with family on a saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy that it was an hour wait but we…read morejust explored the neighborhood and found great snack places while we waited. The staff were very friendly, patient and accommodating since we also dined with a toddler. The ambiance is definitely cozy and intimate and the most people i'd bring is 3 , i wouldn't recommend a large group for a birthday but it's a great date spot! We ordered a few of their best dishes and everything was delicious! A couple dishes were a tad too spicy for me even though i asked for mild but that's just me as a non-spice eater Aside from the spice, the flavors were amazing! the duck curry was the best! the duck was super tender and it complemented well with some rice. I loved their salads but i do wish their salad with the raw blue crab had more pieces of crab but the pieces i did have, were very sweet and creamy! they ran out of mango so we weren't able to order their mango sticky rice but we ordered their durian sticky rice and it was delicious! It is a warm dessert and it tasted very good, not too sweet! I'd recommend this place for a friend!

Shrimp Potted with Glass Noodle / (@joeynht)

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Ayada Thai

4.1(1.5k reviews)

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.

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

4.3(226 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

Small Thai restaurant on the side street that does a lot of meals as well as Thai style desserts…read more This place only seats maybe 20-24 people at most and the tables are tiny so keep that in mind. I do wish the tables and seating were more comfortable-the tables are cute- they are made out of old singer sewing bases. However cuz the bases are narrow your knees constantly bump into it The chairs/benches are also very narrow so keep this in mind as you won't be sitting there long. The food was fairly priced for the portions and was cooked to order. I did wish that my fish dish was on the crispier side but it was very flavorful and pungent. The soup has a nice kick to it and our appetizer was delicious. Would def go back again to try more items.

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Hug Esan

4.5(306 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(113 reviews)

0.5 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(788 reviews)

0.3 mi

This has been one of my frequents for years. Whether I dine in or get take out, the food is always…read moregood. I can truly say I haven't had one bad meal. Today's meal: Chive Cakes, Spicy Green Curry, and Thai Iced Tea. Had it delivered to the house. Everything came hot, packed nicely, and delicious. Also reasonably priced. And the decor inside is always pretty. Give them a try!

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)

0.5 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!

Inside the restaurant

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Thai Coffee

Spicy Shallot

3.8(823 reviews)

0.0 mi•Elmhurst

I have been going to this place since high school, and it is still one of my most favorite Thai…read morefood places in Queens. The food is always great and the service is good too. I wish the place was a little bit bigger because of how busy it can get, but that only shows you how much people love their food and how worth it that is. we always get the basil fried rice, the calamari, the drunken noodles, curry puffs, red curry, and everything is always so freaking delicious.

I used to enjoy dining here & was looking forward to my next visit. However after today I do not…read moresee myself coming back. I dined in for lunch & at the end of my meal, I asked for a to go box. As I was done packing my meal to bring home, I noticed not one but two insects crawling inside my container. It is likely (I hope) it was just the container that contained these bugs. But it is not exactly how I expected to end my meal. As I paid, no one seemed to care for the insects that I found inside, I even brought to the attention of the staff that gave me the container where they also visibly saw the bugs still crawling. It makes me question the cleanliness of my meal & the location overall. This is extremely disappointing.

Duck Curry $28 (comes w.rice)

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Pad Kra Pao Kai Dao

Zaab Zaab

4.0(169 reviews)

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.

Pla Neung Manow/ Branzino

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Prawn pad thai

Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst

4.2(577 reviews)

0.3 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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Hannnah L.

6 years ago

This place deserves 0 star for the lack of service, harassement, and bad attitude of the owner. This is my second visit. The first time I went, all three items I asked for on the menu was not available and he said I have to come back next week. They were also cash only. I came today and asked for one thing and he said it was still not available because of some delivery issues with ingredients from China. I said that's fine but all there needed to be was a sign saying items were not available because I'm standing there for a long time finding out what I can or can't order every time I go. That's when he began erasing some things on the menu. I proceeded to place an order for noodle soup and quickly find out the bill is higher than the price listed on the menu. I asked him if there was a delivery fee (menu said 50 cents for delivery) and that's why it was more expensive. He said, "No, I raised the price to $10 because of covid." I said, "Excuse me? The menu says $8.50." All of a sudden he starts to blame me for causing a problem about it. I calmly asked him why he was blaming the customer for his lies and that his actions are actually fraud. He began yelling "Fuck you this is covid! Get out!" So I yelled back at him. Does he think customers are stupid? He's going to take advantage and deceive customers because he thinks he deserve more money as some sort of - pay back for his loss of business for 2 months? How insane. I see right through self-centered people like this but truth is, the world does not revolve around your little cafe, owner guy. Many people are struggling right now not just you. They don't even pay taxes. A business like this needs to shut down when so many other businesses are continuing respectable and honest practices while treating customers with respect, not ripping them off behind their backs. Just put a tip bowl for goodness sakeI am looking to report this place for fraud. read more

Tim L.

6 years ago

I ordered a shave ice with red beans topping, but the red beans are spoild. because I didn't want to drive there again and spent another half hour to find a parking place, so I made a phone call just trying to warn them not to sell it again, but they said they had sold many of it and no one had problems, then hang on the phone without any apologies！? read more

Jor Jane §.

349

7 years ago

Always happy to come here. Food is great, price is cheap, service is awesome. I am one of their regular customer never disappointed. Also what I love the most is just right near my house. Super dooper cool read more

Achi A.

10 years ago

I love love love the Ovaltine Volcano and the duck noodle soup. The broth is very tasty and concentrated. Will definitely be back for more.

Xiaofeng Y.

8 years ago

Hot coffees Really taste strong. Even late afternoon not like other store where taste sour will be back

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Enjoyed my first experience with Thai hot pot/bbq. Waitress friendly and explained everything. Cute…read moredecor. We got the Tom Zap beef and Chicken broths since it's against my religion to have blood. The Tom Zap taste like Tom yum soup. The meats and seafood were very fresh. The sauces delightful. We enjoyed the mild and spicy sauce. It didn't bother my stomach so I'm happy they used real peppers and not chemical spices. One thing I didn't expect to like so much was garlic fried rice. It was delicious! We also enjoyed grilling the marinated beef and pork belly. The mango salad and spring rolls were delicious. The waitress teased us for stopping after 1 round. The drinks were good too we got a coconut smoothie with milk and Thai iced tea, definitely need that to cool you down from the spicy food. Next time will be back again and hopefully hungrier so I can enjoy more food!

'GO SOMEWHERE ELSE' We were extremely disappointed with our…read morerecent visit to this restaurant. Having traveled from Pennsylvania based on positive experiences Ive been here few times before, I expected a much better experience. The service felt off from the start due to I was speaking Thai and waiter/waitress likely judged that I do not speak English. My husband heard the whole conversation and it bothered him at the moment led him to feel unwelcome, but I told my husband that I don't care what they think so we can enjoy our meal. The overall atmosphere was rather strange for an all-you-can-eat buffet. The total bill for two adults came to ~$74 We ordered two sets of pendant bread () for takeout, and we left a $10 cash tip on the table. Almost immediately after placing the cash down, the waitress approached and asked if it was a TIP making a VISIBLY DISPLEASED expression before walking away. As we were leaving, I was confronted by the owner or head manager (me and him spoke Thai) inquired what was wrong with the service. He stated that the waitress had complained about the TIP amount less than 10%. We explained that we had not included the approximately $30 takeout order in our tip calculation, especially considering it was a buffet restaurant. A quick calculation would have shown that the $10 TIP represented roughly 15% on the dining portion alone, and the waitress's primary contribution during our visit was simply providing water and choice of 'appetizers'. I gave them 5 stars on google and yelp 6 years ago (going to delete it) I have always recommended this place to my boss and colleagues from NY, NJ to PA But I will have to retract my recommendation to them after this. I REPEAT 'DO NOT COME HERE' We will NOT be returning. While the food itself was decent but the UNGRATEFUL ATTITUDE and handling of the situation completely ruined what had otherwise been a pleasant meal. I REPEAT DO NOT COME HERE! They will not appreciate shit from you if it TOO LITTLE (for them). This incident was HIGHLY UNPROFESSIONAL. I wish I can get my $10 back. Just because you want more, then you DESERVE NOTHING

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Queens Blvd with parking!…read more This small mom and pop rocks with the noodles dishes they offer. So far I really dig the garlic flavor vermicelli with chicken. Sticky garlicky smooth is how I'd classify these noodles with spring onion. I also tried the biryani special on weekends which has great umami but the rice was a bit hard for my taste. It may take a while during peak times but the food is great. If you are in a rush, they do take orders over the phone. It's also not often if at all that a restaurant on Queens Blvd has free onsite parking so bring your car too!

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The fish with sour cabbage has a nice kick to it. Recommended for people that enjoy spicy foods…read more Tried their oolong cheesecake- pretty light with a hint of tea flavor. Not too sweet, which is good.

我剛吃的牛肉麵配上泡菜味，然後是烏龍芝士蛋糕配蘆薈汁，好吃，哇。我肯定會再次吃到這種美味的食物。…read more The beef noodles I just ate was amazing with kimchi flavored then oolong cheesecake with aloe juice yummy wow. I am definitely having this amazing food again.

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