Food is extraordinarily, wait is long but worth it. Visited NYC from San Diego's second time in the city, i will just say my wife and I ended up eating in this place 3 times - yes, it's that good. read more

This place lives up to the hype, but reservations are hard to come by so be prepared to wait, or my recommendation, go early like 5pm. We arrived at 5:15pm during the week and were able to get a table for 2 right away. The inside is nicely decorated, but cramped. They have outdoor seating as well. The staff is friendly and they brought out the food fairly quickly (except for the phat see ew we ordered which arrived 20min after the other food, not sure why) and cleared our plates as soon as we finished. We ordered the drunken dumplings, khao soi, lobster fettucine chu chee, phat see ew and mango sticky rice. The drunken dumplings were tasty and spicier than expected. 5 small dumplings come in an order (1 bite each) but I must admit they were better than expected as I usually am not as enthused about Thai dumplings. The khao soi was tasty, but I found the broth to be a little thin and lemony (we did squeeze the lime they provided over it, but it was not enough juice to flavor the entire dish so strongly). I wish there were more egg noodles though (there were plenty of crispy noodles on top). The same goes for the lobster chu chee which was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor, it just needed more noodles as I felt the portion was a little smaller than it should be. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the portion of lobster was reasonable for the price and size of the dish. We ordered the phat see ew with short rib and while the dish itself was very tasty, the short rib (as other reviews have noted) was overcooked which was a bit of a bummer. The mango sticky rice was good because the mango was ripe, though it could have used more condensed milk overall, but I would not order it again as the rice was odd. I think it was wild rice and it had a weird savory feeling and crunchy texture. It didn't feel like this rice was meant to be served with dessert. The bill came out to about $60 a person, not bad for all the food we ordered and we left pretty full. read more

I was visiting New York from Seattle, and honestly if I had a few more days in the city, I would've come back here again. Wow -- this was such an amazing meal. The cheesesteak was incredibly unique and an absolute flavor bomb. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the fries on the side were crisped to perfection. The Thai Tea French Toast was another standout. It was packed with flavor without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Such a unique dish and something I'm still thinking about. We also got the Khao Soi, which was good, but compared to the other dishes it felt more like something you'd get at any really solid Thai spot. Overall though, this was a winning meal from start to finish, and I'm really glad we got to eat here. Definitely one of the highlights of my NYC trip. read more

Thai Diner - French toast - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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oh god, i can't believe it might be worth the hype. maybe not the wait, but the food is prettttttty good. i live locally so i'm able to put my name down and chill but for those who have to actually wait out the reservation this seems slightly brutal. we were pretty impressed with most of the dishes we ordered. my husband loved the spiciness and savoury flavors of the papaya salad. i liked the curry in the short-rib curry, but the short-rib itself was really dry and generally tough and not flavorful. it's addition felt like an after-thought (not marinated nor spiced) just thrown in second-handedly and made its way into the dish at the protein. disappointed by that, wish it was braised or something, at least for the heftier price tag. the morning glory was rather standard, nothing special but good if you feel like you need a little extra veggies going on. the green mussles were good, very packed with delicious feeling, but pricier than i would've preferred. i'm not sure if i would've ordered these again, but they were definitely good to try. we were seated in the outside area, and thankfully were kept very cozy by the heat lamps/heating here. that combined with the spiciness of the food kept us pretty warm and even a little stuffy! the mango used in the mango sticky rice was super fresh and ripe, it stood out so much. the mango sticky rice itself is rather expensive for what it is, i'm not entirely sure why it's so hefty at $15. i would much rather try to just get a milkshake next time or try the other dessert but i'm a lover of mango sticky rice so had to try it. i would love to come back and try the breakfast menu but it not being available on weekends makes it a little more difficult. somehow, i will find a way. definitely worth trying out if you like thai food, have a little extra dough to spend on a more done-up experience. i thankfully don't crave thai food much so can have this as a little treat every now-and-then. read more

If you are among the many who were sad when Uncle Boone's closed, then Thai Diner will make you really happy. The folks who brought you Uncle Boone's are back with Thai Diner, which offers some of the same items as their predecessor but many new items as well. The only disappointing thing about Thai Diner is that you have to stand in a long line to get a table. They have some reservations, but they are hard to snag. So your best bet is to find a night when you have a little time on your hands and wait for a table. Must try chef specialties = Khai Soi and Crispy Flounder. Also good are the cliché Thai noodle dishes like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew (add fried chicken if you get one of these). Btw, if you don't like spicy food, Thai Diner might not be for you. I love for my head to sweat while eating Thai food... just saying. If that's not you, then you should talk to the waiter about the right options for you. read more

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We came here for lunch during the weekday and managed to snag a tiny two person table by the door. Thai diner has been on my list for awhile and I will say everything was very good and did not disappoint in a city with so many great Thai restaurants. The standout for me is their Thai tea babka French toast which is pretty unique since you can't really get this anywhere else. We actually ended up saving this for dessert at the end of the meal and had to take some of it home because we were so full by the end of the meal. The crab fried rice and morning glory were also really good options but khao soi did not stand out to me as it was on the sweeter side. Service was also friendly and attentive! Ig: _acquired.taste read more

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wanted to see what the hype was about and decided to come in a rainy day with hopes that the wait would be less. But it was still about an hour wait, however, they text you when the table is ready so you can go walk around the neighborhood while you wait. The food was tasty, we tried the disco fries, the dumplings, and the chicken Milanese version. The staff was nice but not as attentive because it's so busy, they should hire more staff. The decor is very nice and as someone that went to Thailand, I would say that it is very authentic and makes you feel like you are there. However, I have had much better Thai food at other places in the city. read more

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I had been wanting to come to Thai Diner for years and finally managed to do so... and it lived up to expectations! There's usually a long wait to get in (you can also try getting a reservation), but I managed to only have a 20 min wait on a weekend mid-afternoon. I ordered the Coconut Chicken Thailandese ($28) - at first, I was not sure how impressive a single piece of chicken could be, but I'm serious when I say that was one of the most delicious pieces of chicken I've ever had. It was perfectly crispy with some nice coconut flavor on the outside and tender/juicy on the inside. There was also a generous amount of shredded green papaya on the side which perfectly added some fresh sweetness to the savory chicken. To make it even better, the sauce was a perfect combination of spicy and sweet, while remaining light enough to not overpower the other flavors. This is a perfect example of a seemingly simple dish cooked to perfection with the perfect complements. While the price was a bit on the high end, I had no regrets at all. What also really makes Thai Diner stand out is the unique decor and atmosphere. The environment resembles that of an old timey Thai diner (as the name suggests), with such interesting and tasteful decor and a great vibe. You can tell they really thought through every piece in there. There is also a nice heated and closed off outdoor seating area as well. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The service speed is also pretty quick. Overall, with that delicious chicken and the unique atmosphere, Thai Diner earns a rare 5 stars from me! I will definitely be looking forward to trying more of their dishes next time. read more

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We had such a good brunch experience here! Everything was very tasty and would highly recommend each dish we got. The breakfast sandwich was a great twist on a classic breakfast sandwich. The crab fried rice was great and would be perfect for any meal of the day. The French toast was so good and perfectly sweet, a perfect treat ! The restaurant itself was so cute and cozy with fun decor. Staff was also so accommodating and helpful! Definitely recommend if you're seeking a more fun brunch experience! read more

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This place appeals to my third culture kid soul, trying to make sense of ancestral and current tradition, by merging Asian flavors with American diner tradition. It doesn't feel like a poor Asian-American fusion or assimilation. Flavors feel uncompromised - spice, sour, funk, sweet, savory - and not a cheap assimilation, while packaging it in something familiar to every American. I feel like I could understand Chef Ann Redding's upbringing in this food. With that being said, the Thai Diner Egg Sandwich and the Cheesesteak Phat Bai Horapha are spicy, herbaceous, and savory. But the one I can never stop thinking about is the Thai Tea Elephant Ear French Toast (formerly the Thai Tea Babka French Toast). A great hit of Thai tea in the toast, fortified by the Thai tea butter, complemented by a slightly salty, sweet condensed milk. This dish excites me to my core. read more

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Amazing brunch spot! The wait time can be long, so i would recommend putting your name down at the window and then taking a walk around the area. The inside is a little crowded and loud, but very cute. My friend and I ordered 4 dishes to try and split, and the waitress did look at us and say "uh.. that's a LOT of food" which was a little off putting. After reading a lot of the reviews, it seems like the service here is just kind of awkward. If you're willing to look past it I would still recommend the food. The crispy eggplant was AMAZING. A must order side in my opinion. The cheesesteak also blew my mind, and I would definitely order that again. The breakfast sandwich was solid, but not my fave. I think that their cinnamon rolls are one of the most popular brunch items, and I can see why. read more

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Cool place, delicious and interesting food. This was worth the hour wait, we sat inside at the diner bar and the ambiance is super fun vibe. It's like tiki meets diner with Thai twist. The food was delicious and inventive. Everyone said get the disco fries and they were super tasty, the dumplings were also good, I think the snapper was my favorite entree. Definitely worth the time, very cool spot! read more

Thai Diner - Branded napkins, fun touch. - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Very nicely decorated place, and just as busy as you would expect it to be. We managed to walk in with a short wait time at 5:45 on Friday for dinner. Space is tight so I wouldn't recommend this place if you want to catch up with a friend, it's more so a get in get out type of situation. Not to say that we were rushed by the servers but we were conscious of the small space and the long lines to get in. On the food itself, we really enjoyed the Beef Phat See Ew. Our other selected options, the Drunken Dumplings and the Thai Disco Fries were pretty underwhelming and we would not order those again. As for the cocktail, the Mr. Banana, it was just okay and again not something we would order again. I could try this place again another time, just to see if there are other things on the menu that interest me. Maybe I'll do the breakfast menu read more

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The disco fries were quite good, I liked the way they were cut and the curry base/dip was tasty and had a unique flavor (especially combined with fries, I've never had fries w/ curry before!). The crab fried rice was also reasonably tasty, after mixing in the lime it was a nice mix of savory and tangy flavors. However, portions were super tiny and there was barely any crab in the dish. For $28, this might've been both the most expensive fried rice I've ever gotten and also the smallest portion of fried rice I've ever gotten - not a good combination. Overall, slightly disappointing given its hype (and price). Thankfully, I was able to walk in immediately for lunch as a solo diner due to available bar seating. Parties of 2 needed to wait over a hour long which I certainly would not do for here. The restaurant was very busy and loud, super hard to hear anything inside. I probably would not go here if I wanted to chat with a friend. 4.4/5 read more

Thai Diner - Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Thai Diner is always an experience. I love this eclectic restaurant and all it's offerings so when I saw the spicy thai basil style cheesesteak on social media recently I just knew I had to go get it for myself. My friend and I started with the Thai disco fries which are always such a hit. I love the monstrosity of the sauce that comes on the side now, and as always the toppings combined with this aromatic sauce are everything. This dish rightfully remains the star item of their menu for this reason. My friend ordered the cold chicken with coconut rice and I got myself the sandwich with the side of the baal salad. The salad was delicious and I especially loved that it didn't skimp on the avocado and the crispy rice was a very welcome textural surprise. The sandwich on the other hand, I found very salty. I loved the flavors and the Thai basil was coming in strong just how I was expecting it to, but the salt content was WAYYY overpowering. I also feel the bread could be toastier, it was way too soft when served. I took half of the sandwich home and warmed it up in an air fryer and it did taste better when the bread is crispy, but there is no saving that salt content. As always, Thai iced tea was on point here. Service is always quick and efficient and this time thankfully we were seated on a two top table that was a little bit more roomy than last time. read more

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When you only have 3 nights in NYC, it's hard to figure out where you're going to spend those meals. We couldn't justify coming here for dinner, and I think it was too hard to get a lunch reservation. So we ended up settling on a Breakfast at Thai Diner, which sounds odd, but worked out incredibly well. We had a 9am reservation, which is when the restaurant opened. We were seated right away, and ordered and received our food quickly. We also didn't want to dedicate a whole meal to this restaurant, so we ate a few dishes here, and breakfast-hopped to our next destination in Chinatown. My husband was longing badly to come to this restaurant, as he remembers a while back, they had owned Mr. Boon's, a popular Thai restaurant in NYC (prior to Covid). That restaurant has now closed, and the owners opened Thai Diner. Thai Diner is quite adorable, a retro-diner turned Thai. Cute booths around the restaurant, of all sizes for big groups, 4 people, and 2 people! So fun. They also have regular bar-diner seats too. At Thai Diner, I ordered the Crispy Eggs Rice, and my husband got the Egg sandwich. Wow, I loved my Crispy Egg Rice!!! The eggs were basically sunny-side up, embedded into crispy rice. It seemed like they had made a flat "nest" of rice in the pan, and put the eggs in the middle like eggs-in-hole. They placed this over a Thai-herb salad, served with a fish-sauce dressing on the side. Man this dish was incredible. My husband enjoyed his Egg sandwich too, which came with egg, cheese, herbal sausage, thai basil wrapped in roti. Came with this hot sauce on the side - very good. We were so tempted to try other items, but didn't want to go overboard. There were also so many dishes that look great on the menu for lunch or dinner, that we couldn't order. Sigh. It's so hard - we'll literally just have to come here next time to try it. They have a separate lunch menu, and a separate dinner menu. We only got the tip of the iceberg of this restaurant, was how it felt. Sigh. read more

Thai Diner - Crispy Rice Eggs - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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The service here was really friendly and helpful. When my daughter and I went it was a holiday so it was really crowded (non holidays/weekends are obviously have less crowds), and the seatings are really tight and close to the next tables. I particularly did not like they already pre-set the tip percentage when they brought the card reader, but I guess you can just change it if you don't like it. Other than that the food was delicious. Their roti is really good, and their hibiscus soy quail eggs in the Thai Continental was so good. Would definitely be back to try their other menus. read more

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Never disappoints! Only downside was two hour wait but the food may be worth it. My favorites were the disco fries, baan salad, and coconut ice cream sundae! read more

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Another score where a snowy day helped me get into a normally crowded place without the crowd. I was most interested in their famous Thai Diner egg sandwich made with egg, cheese, sai oua herbal sausage, and Thai basil wrapped in roti, along with a spicy little sauce. It had a lot of flavor, though the roti had a sweetness that threw me off. I think a lot of people would love this as a breakfast or brunch entree. I also had their disco fries (massaman curry, pickled green peppercorn, red onion, peanuts, and coconut cream). Fries were crinkly, crispy, and the flavor combo was interesting and tasty. Other dishes on the menu: drunken dumplings, spicy squash and artichoke fritters, oysters. Soup and sandwich combos: duck wonton soup, Thai veggie minestrone, cheesesteak with a Thai spin, a green papaya salad, a crispy red curry rice salad. Entrees include lobster omelettes, prawn frites (someone next to me got this and it was massive), lettuce wraps, crab fried rice. Other breakfast/brunch items that caught my eye: coconut pancakes and Thai tea elephant ear French toast. I had a few cocktails too. My favorite was the guava sour (vodka, guava, and mint) which was light and tart and delish. I also had the Bangkok Dangerous (chrysanthemum tequila, benedictine, lillet, and lemon) and the Blushing Cobra Martini (vodka, gin, sherry, lychee, absinthe). Both of those had their own unique flavor profiles and were enjoyable. I finished with one of their Thai Herbal Elixers, the golden tiger (supposedly brings luck and good fortune), made with tequila, pineapple, and turmeric, served with a mango slice chaser. It was a great way to end the meal. They also have an extensive wine section. Service laid back but kept me taken care of. Inside is very cool--lots of thatched wood and fun, colorful Thai decor. They take reservations to an extent, but also hold several spots for walk ins. While I got lucky, it appears the average experience requires a wait. Not sure I would wait 1-2 hours. They do have a wait list, so you may be able to hang out at a nearby bar or other venue to pass the time. read more

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Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have enjoyed all of them but breakfast may have been the best of the three. The Thai diner egg sandwich and the pancakes were great - the sauces/dips that came with them were superb. Highly recommend the cheesesteak, the scallops and the Yum Kai Hua Pli on the lunch/dinner menu. Great flavors and decent portions. Most of the other dishes I've tried have been solid/good but nothing to write home about. Service is classic diner service and the drinks are all around decent. Their Thai ice tea and coffee are good. Will be back. read more

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Ok where do I start? This is probably the most hyped up Thai restaurant in NYC right now. I walked in on a Thursday without a reservation, wait time for 2 was around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. Outdoor and indoor seating is available but you probably have a better chance at outdoor seating, don't worry it's covered! I ordered a Thai tea and it was whatever, wouldn't order it again. It didn't have the flavor and color Thai tea normally does. The disco fries on the other hand were really good. I mean you can't go wrong with fries drenched in Thai curry. I ordered the Tom Kha cabbage rolls which are stuffed with mushrooms, rice, and ground turkey. Wow. These blew me away. I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and order something unique to Thai diner and boy did it hit! I LOVED this dish so much I'm going to try to recreate it at home. The tom kha sauce was coconuty perfection. For dessert, I got the coconut sundae to share. This had a huge dollop of whipped cream on top of the coconut gelato, which at first I thought was a lot, but we ended up finishing this dessert. The crunchy coconut flakes and candied nuts were a great adder. I would for sure return to Thai Diner and stick to the unique dishes they have to offer. They also have breakfast!! read more

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Very good food, vibes and service. They don't take reservations so we came as a walk in on a Saturday around 4PM and waited about an hour to be called back, since it was our first time I didn't mind the long wait, but I'm not sure I'll wait that long again in order to dine in again unless is something special like having friends or family visiting. We ordered the baked clams, shrimp pad Thai, fried chicken and the coconut ice cream for dessert, everything was delicious and well presented, dishes are decent size. We had two cocktails and 2 beers, for a party of two we paid $190. This place was definitely fun to try. read more

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this is one of the best Thai places in New York City, but also one of the ones with the longest walk-in wait LOL -- but would say that the wait is worth it! this New York classic serves up the most bomb Thai food, but be prepared to wait up to 2+ hours to get it. I'd recommend putting down your name and planning a whole itinerary of where to go in the meantime the space is really small, hence the wait, but that contributes to the cozy diner vibes. since turnover needs to be high to get people in, service tends to move pretty quickly which is great pro tip: any chance you can get their rotis, do it. also this banana pudding dish is such an underrated dessert here. highly highly recommend if you have the patience to get a table or can get a reservation online via Resy read more

Thai Diner - Banana Tapioca Pudding - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The service was great and the food was delicious. Oysters were fresh and loved the green sauce, the duck wonton soup had really great flavor and wonton filling was juicy and flavorful, the crab fried rice had nice large pieces of crab and came with the delicious green seafood sauce. The cocktails were strong. The coconut sundae was big and good to share the candied peanuts added a nice crunch and caramel flavor whipped cream was creamy and ice cream delicious. I understand the hype and its worth a try. read more

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WHEN: Sat @10am After taking the red eye flight into NYC and dropping off our luggage, we needed to find breakfast! We were headed towards Chinatown when we walked by Thai Diner, that was just about to open and the line was short. Besides, I felt like a sit down meal so we hopped in line and was seated right away! Here's what we ordered: ASIAN GREENS CHOWDER - $12 Morning Glory, Bok Choy, Potato and Chinese Celery in Coconut Broth with Crispy Garlic. It was cold and rainy out so I felt this was good choice, that ended up being a great choice--it was really yummy! It was packed with veggies, and it was creamy enough and I loved the crispy garlic. Really hits the spot! GEORGE'S EGG SANDWICH - $15 Egg, Cheese, Avocado, Bok Choy, Scallion and Thai Basil wrapped in Roti. Had me at roti. This easily became one of my favorite dishes during my NYC visit. This simple roti wrap had all the wonderful things wrapped in the best thing there is: warm and crispy roti that was buttery. Service was great, the decor was fun and we enjoyed ourselves very much. I would have ordered the Coconut Pancakes but that was only available on weekdays. read more

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Thai Diner is a classic--great food, great drinks, great service, and great vibes. I highly recommend making a reservation if you can, otherwise, walk-ins should expect a 1-1 hour 45 minute wait during busy times. Sometimes it moves faster if people drop off the waitlist, but an hour is usually the min. This was actually my 2nd visit. The first time I went for dinner and ordered the pad see ew, which honestly didn't leave much of an impression. But I came back for lunch/brunch over the weekend, and it completely changed my opinion. The disco fries were solid--curry on fries is a fun and unique combo. Where Thai Diner really shines, though, is in their house specialties and breakfast items. I got to try the Uncle Boons crab fried rice and the Thai tea elephant ear toast, and both were incredible--borderline brought tears to my eyes. read more

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The food is as good as they say! The disco curry fries are my perfect meal and I would come back for those alone. I love the whimsy of the decor and the atmosphere is incredibly unique. Its homey and warm but clearly upscale. We also got the pad thai and pad se ew which were saucy and flavorful. I just kept going back to those curry disco fries. And I will be back for them. If I can snag another reservation. read more

Wow, I get why this place is popular. Make a reservation on Resy if you can, but if you can't get one, show up at 10am when they open to get in line. We got there at 10:45am and were able to get a table for 4 in about 5 minutes. After we got seated, I could see the line building and it took up the sidewalk. Get a spot ASAP! A cramped space, but everything is cramped in NY. Get the Thai Disco fries for sure, a 100000/10. Best combo of flavors on top of crispy fries, I'm still craving it now. The Yum Kai Hua Pli was my favorite dish. Refreshing and balanced, my type of food! Everything was so amazing here and I already want to come back. Lots of yummy options to look through, you will find your favorites easily. Loved it! read more

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We went in for lunch and I really enjoyed the experience . The place looks like a simple resultant in Bangkok( all ratan decorations ) and everything we ordered was very good - we got the disco fries for starters , and it was excellent (4.2/5)- the addition of peanuts and creamy sauce was so good . I got the papaya salad which was fresh , plentiful and spicy - just excellent (4.3/5) and my wife got the pad Thai which was very good with excellent jumbo shrimps . There were so many other options in the menu so we have to come back ! read more

Thai Diner - Thai Disco Fries (Vegan) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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The Khao Soi was too sweet but not terrible, Pad Thai was average, Thai Tea was a 10/10 though. Our server was good but the bald host was very rude. 5/10 experienced overall. read more

If you're looking for a unique dining experience that transforms your tastebuds and makes you think you're in Thailand, Thai Diner is the place to be. We went there for breakfast sampling things like coconut pancakes, crispy rice, and roti bread. The coconut pancakes had the perfect amount of warm and buttery sweetness especially when paired with the guava sauce, while the crispy rice (our favorite dish!) was well seasoned and surrounded by the most perfect fried egg and herbal salad. The "Thai-American" dish that featured the roti bread--while not completely transformative--did possess a beautiful simplicity when combined with the eggs, avocado, and spicy sauce. The space itself is a warm-toned oasis that reminds one of a beachside resort. Thai music plays as knowledgeable servers greet you and geek out about their favorite thing on the menu. 8/10 Even though the portion sizes are small, we really enjoyed our experience here and we're curious to see what the chef serves up for dinner! read more

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My wife and I have passed Thai Diner on numerous occasions always with the same idea; "We'll go there next time we are in the area." The long lines are usually our deterrent but not this time. We finally pulled the trigger to enjoy brunch at Thai Diner and boy we were not disappointed. We put our names down at around 1130, and were seated within 1 hour. Service was fast and did not disappoint. We cannot comment on what the inside of the restaurant was like since we were seated on the outside tables but overall the restaurant was nice and clean. The menus really do give that Jersey Diner meets Thai restaurant vibe, and the foods did as well. To start we enjoyed the Thai Disco Fries, something we didn't we needed in life. The crispy french fries along with the spicy, succulent massaman curry is such a delicious combination, you'll wonder if you can try making this at home. We also tried the Thai diner egg sandwich, and I think I may ask for all future breakfast sandwiches to be made on Roti instead. The perfectly cooked silky smooth egg along with the sausage which had an amazing lemongrass flavor was just divine. Finally, we indulged in the Thai tea elephant ear french toast, which makes you wonder, what else can i use babka for because this was just absolutely sweetly delicious. This along with the sweetened thai tea giving the dish some bitter notes and the salty condensed milk made it so sweet, but so balanced. Do yourself a favor, make your way over to Thai Diner, it's worth a try for sure. read more

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Came here for the early bird breakfast and was a bit disappointed that the breakfast menu wasn't an option as we really wanted the pad thai. Atmosphere is so cute. Food was delicious and flavorful. I think the prices were a little high for portion size and no food side options. I would come back and try new options. read more

Thai Diner - Crispy Rice Eggs - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Saturday for lunch without a reservation and got seated immediately as a group of 3. The food: 1. Scallop Imperial: (4.5/5) I really enjoyed this. High quality, fresh scallops with a sour (but not unpleasant) sauce. 2. Lobster Omelette Chu Chee: (4.5/5) The red curry sauce was incredibly rich. Rice + lobster + egg + this was a heavenly combo! Just wish we got a little bit more lobster. 3. Panang Neuh: (4.5/5) A bit salty, but delicious. The beef short rib was tender. 4. Thai Tea French Toast: (5/5) Amazing. Not too sweet. Overall, I would say Thai Diner lives up to its hype. Servers were attentive as well. read more

Thai Diner - Scallop Imperial - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by the Thai Dinner for a solo lunch. After a morning of errands what sounds more enticing than a cold Thai tea, papaya salad, and a few bites of something starchy.... Nothing it tell you! The hostess met me at the door to take my name and party number. I told her I was eating alone and planned on taking a humble seat at the bar. After ushering me to the bar the bartender eagerly offered me a few suggestions once I explained to him that it was my first time there. I ordered my usual papaya salad, a Thai tea, some wings, and chicken fried rice. The food was delicious... read more

Thai Diner - Bar seating - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Insanely good. Worth the wait. Thai tea french toast was salty and sweet and perfectly soft. Yum Kai Hua Pli was amazing. Spicy and crunchy and so zangy and fresh. Favorite meal i've had in NYC. read more

Thai Diner - Thai Tea Elephant Ear French Toast, Yum Kai Hua Pli - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Loved the covered outdoor seating. Waiter was attentive. Phat Thai was super good. The flavor was much better and more authentic than any pad Thai I've had before. Panama neuh may have been my favorite and I usually don't love curry. So fkn good Coconut chicken was fire. The side salad with zoodles, avocado and mint was incredible. Banana pudding was interesting with the tapioca. Flavor was good but could've gone without read more

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The Thai Diner may be the coolest diner in NYC. On any given summer day, I would see throngs of people enjoying the outdoor seating and eating foods that looked and smelled absolutely amazing. It's located on Mott St. in the part of town where the East Village meets Little Italy. My daughter and I shared six raw oysters with Tom Yum Cocktail. It was great. Very fresh though I was hoping it would have been a bit more spicy. Meanwhile, the Som Tum Green Papaya Salad was spicy. I loved it. There were also Thai chili, tomato, peanuts and dried shrimp. The Rice Noodle Stir Fry --Phat See Ew-- was delicious, too. We had it with fried chicken. I'm impressed with the way the chefs combine different flavors. Everything there is a taste sensation. The Thai Diner is an experience both for its food and decor. The staff is very accommodating, too. read more

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I ordered a combination of Thai food and some of their Thai fusion brunch menus. Personally I really liked the lobster omelette but the French toast was a bit disappointing. It was a bit dry for me! I did like the pad see ew as well! I thought the roti would come with dipping curry but I guess since we got it as a side, it was just that. Overall the vibes inside were great! Fun decor and the tables are pretty tight and close to each other. The staff was sweet but I felt like it was pretty slow but I'd rather have that than a restaurant trying to push me out as quickly as possible. I think it wasn't worth the hour wait for the food because NYC has such great Thai food, but I think it's worth trying once! read more

Thai Diner - Pad Phat See Ew Lobster omelette - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I've had this placed saved in my "Want to Go" list for the longest time, and I finally got to try it at my most recent visit to NY. First of all there was an extremely long wait even at almost 8pm, over an hour, so we put our names down and sped-walked back to soho to squeeze in some more shopping. When we got back and got seated, we were honestly hangry but had a super friendly waitress that was very welcoming and attentive, helping us decide what to order. We also loved the patio seating which had a very cozy vibe. We ended up ordering the papaya salad, oysters, beef short rib panang, pad thai with crispy tofu, and pad see ew with grilled chicken. Everything was very good, it's not your typical thai restaurant as each dish had a unique twist to it. I see why this place is so hyped! I wish I had more stomach space to try their other dishes so I hope to be back soon. read more

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