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Thai Diner has been on my NYC to-do list for a few years. I was shopping in Soho on a Monday and walked in at lunchtime and sat right down at the bar. How cool is that? After some deliberation I went with the Cheesesteak Phat Bai Horapha (Spicy Ribeye Steak with Chiles, Garlic, Thai Basil & Cheese in a Hoagie Roll) served with French Fries. I want to try multiple things but I am just one person and decided I'd have the most FOMO if I didn't try this. It was delicious. The ribeye was tender and it had a pleasant heat. The fries were perfectly cooked. The bread was perfect. Hopefully I'll get back to try more things. Nice service at the bar.
We have been hearing the hype about this place for a while now. Did it live up to the hype? Unfortunately yes. Why unfortunately? Because now we are going to have to go into the city again soon, and traffic is such a pain and paying congestion fee is annoying. But it is so worth it! We ordered the Thai Diner egg sandwich, crab fried rice, Thai disco fries, phat see ew, khao soi and Yum Kai Hua Pli. This was for 3 people but we wanted to try everything. We also ordered a mango shake and the Pandan coconut shake. The shakes and the egg sandwich are only available until 4pm and the egg sandwich and pandan are worth getting here early! As for rest of food, the highlights were the disco fries, khao soi and I will be dreaming of the crab fried rice for a while. Make sure to pour some of the citrus sauce on the fried rice. The acid really complements it: it is not like the rest of dishes were bad, just that those are must gets. We will be back to try some more.
It's solid but not worth me waking up at 7am to get here for their 8:30am opening. My friend and I shared: thai diner egg sandwich, thai tea babka french toast, lobster omelette which is the order of my ranking and the order I ate them. Thai diner egg sandwich is a great comfort savory item. The egg is fluffy and cheese adds funk and creaminess without being too heavy. Thai basil jumps out at various bites to diversify the flavors. The sausage was more of a background item here but in a way I appreciate how it wouldn't overpower the others in a way that some sausages may with their spices. The dish comes with a red chili sauce. We have no idea what type of sauce it is but it was spicy yet we kept going back for more. It packed so much umami. I also like how they use roti for the bread here since it has a nice chew without tiring my jaws or chipping my teeth. The french toast was made well for not being too sweet or oily. I like how they spread thai tea filling inside before rolling the dough like a cinnamon roll. The thai tea butter was too heavy and not strong enough in flavor to be worth adding. I just added a little to try. The condensed milk was also not too sweet but not really needed. Lobster omelette basically had a lobster on top of an omelette with red curry poured over it. I'm not sure what I was expecting instead but this seemed to be disappointing. I think it's more expensive just for the lobster which it is nice but I'd rather have other more unique items. The egg was overcooked. The red curry tastes good but a bit too salty for me even after eating it with the rice. They gave a lot of rice. It was in a satisfying spherical shape.
Thai Diner is one of my favorite Thai places in NYC! Although they're more of a Thai-fusion place. I came here around 8:30 on a Friday night and was able to get outdoor seating within 5-10 mins. I had their crab fried rice, pad see ew, and a lobster fettuccine. I would say the fried rice was my favorite! I would also say the fettuccine is on the spicier side. To finish, I had their coconut sundae. So I really like the coconut gelato itself, but I wish there was more gelato. There's quite a bit of whipped cream and you do have to dig quite a bit before you can actually reach the gelato.
Came on a Friday at 3pm and was so happy to be seated right away (party of 4)! The restaurant feels like you travelled internationally which adds to the ambiance. Service was great, the server described the entire menu and gave us great recommendations. We ordered... - Thai Disco Fries (5/5) AMAZING!! - Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice 4/5 - Crispy Snapper with 5 Flavor Sauce 4/5 - Khao Soi (5/5) - Phat See Ew (4/5) Amazing food - worth the hype!
Visit June 2026: The family voted and our first meal was definitely our favorite meal on our summer NYC trip. This place is FUNKY, HIP, and hella POPULAR. We thought we'd try to sneak in for an early dinner. Told 45 minutes wait and it was raining too. Okay, we bit the bullet, gave our cell, and proceeded to walk the neighborhood. We got about three blocks away and we were called! YIPEEE! Furniture has a tropic rattan vibe. Lots of plants. For some reason Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom crossed my mind lol. Thankfully there was not monkey brains on the menu. What was on the menu was an eclectic fusion of Thai based dishes. Coconut Chicken Thailandese: recommended by our super friendly and attentive server Joey. Juicy chicken cutlet with a coconut crust like Milanese style. 5* Khao Soi: Recommended again by Joey but this a dish we are familiar with so had high expectations which were met! One daughter isn't a fan of curry but she is willing to try and she absolutely loved it. 5* Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice: Another recommendation but a dish I usually am wary of bc you never know just how much crab you're going to get. Thai Diner was very generous. And not just shreds. Literal chunks. 5* Phat See Ew: Our pick. A staple for our family and this one was excellent. 5* Larb: Our pick. We do like Larb and had this ordered with mushrooms. Medium heat. This one was "off" to me. We usually get mock duck when we get Larb but that wasn't available. The mushrooms were way too earthy for me and the dish was salty imo. Should have gotten chicken. They also do it with duck but ironically Joey said the duck is too salty for him. 3* Drinks: I had the Mr.Banana which had bourbon, Giffard Banana liqueur, Disarrono, and Campari. All booze, no brakes lol. This was awesome! 5* We were pretty full so we passed on dessert though the menu looks tantalizing. Very interestingly they also open for breakfast (I don't know of a Thai place in SD that does breakfast) and serve interesting creations like Thai French Toast. If we had stayed longer in the area we probably would have come back for that. As mentioned, Joey was a fantastic host. He chatted a bit and was excited when we mentioned this was our first meal on our first night of the trip. I felt he really took it upon himself to make sure we understood the menu and was quite thrilled that we loved his recommendations. A great stop!
Thai Diner was one of the restaurants I eventually wanted to check out in NYC, but I knew securing a table was difficult. I was in a party of 3 on a Friday night, and we were quoted 45 mins. It was around double that, which was a bit frustrating because we were getting really hungry. When we finally were seated, I was amazed at the decor throughout the restaurant. It was so immersive! Service was wonderful, food came out fairly quickly, and our water glasses were always filled. I loved their limeade, it was sparkling and super tart. We shared the disco fries, which were incredible - super flavorful and unique. For my entree, I ordered the green curry fried rice with tofu - it was a little spicier than I expected (and I can do spicy pretty well), but the tofu was arguably the best I've ever had. I will return and hope to try more selections! Thai Dinner was great and definitely lived up to my expectations. Taking away 1 star for the long wait because I understand it isn't 100% accurate, but over 2x the quote is a lot.
Normally this would be the place to go, not for great Thai food, but for fine Thai food. For "not far away" Thai food. However... small, overpriced bland pad Thai aside, this dark, hip place is special because it has some inventive food. We came for the Instagrammable "Disco Fries": a spicier, more Asian-er curry plate of fries, and they did not disappoint. The pad Thai was in need of heat and the acidity of an extra lime, but they offer fried chicken as a fun, crunchy, hearty upgrade. And if you are up for dessert, the coconut sundae (which is no fun after you eat the topping half) and the monster coffee chiffon cake (good, but very rich) are B- items on their own, but order them (and eat them) together and it's a deconstructed A+ dessert.
I love this place. From the atmosphere and decor, to the menu, to the staff and service, my visit was excellent. I definitely want to return to try other things from this inventive menu and also to try their breakfast options. I dined in for lunch and had vegetarian Khao Soi and the Thai Disco fries. There are lots of vegan and vegetarian option to choose from. The food was delicious and the fries were cooked perfectly. Every dish that passed by me looked impressive in presentation. If you are in the area, definitely try this place. You don't need a reservation, just try going slightly off of the normal busy dining times and on the weekdays to avoid the long wait.
Stopped by with 4 friends and my husband for a quick weekday lunch in the city. Had to make a reservation a week in advance for a party of 6 at 12:30, and good thing we did because the place was popping already when we rolled up and folks were waiting by the time we left. Some very good Thai staples here, and the more fusion-y diner style options were fun as well. Top favorites were the khao soi, the cabbage wraps, and the Thai tea French toast. The khao soi was so creamy and the noodles/textures were great. Would probably get it with tofu in the future because the chicken was pretty overcooked from simmering in the broth forever. Cabbage wraps were savory and delicious, they really surprised me! The French toast has ground sesame in between the layers and is super Thai tea forward. Recommend splitting with a group so everyone gets a few bites because it's pretty rich. The fried chicken on the green curry rice was super well fried and the fried tofu on the pad see ew was also perfect. Dishes themselves were decent but would probably try other things in the future. Disco fries came with delicious massaman curry to pour over the top but were otherwise just okay. 4 at our table got Thai teas and they were not to sweet which was a plus. I got a mango shake and that was delicious. This place is an institution for a reason and we enjoyed ourselves a lot! I wouldn't wait hours just to eat here but the experience was great.
Delicious and unique brunch at Thai Diner!! My friend and I stopped by at around 10:00am on a Friday and there was no wait. I love the fun and vibrant ambiance! Service is quick and efficient. We ordered the George's Egg Sandwich and the Thai Tea French Toast to share. The eggs were a bit too runny for me in the sandwich, but I enjoyed the savory flavor. The French toast was to die for!! Such a decadent way to end breakfast. 100% recommend!
Second time at Thai Diner and was seated at a table in less than five minutes for dinner on a weeknight. Brunch is definitely more of a wait and more popular but dinner didn't disappoint a second time. The lobster fettucini was my favorite along with the roasted chicken green curry rice which was moist (I would have gotten this over the fried chicken which felt over done). Mango sticky rice is so good and all chefs specials seem to be popular. Need my next review to be dedicated to their brunch!
I always see lines out the door here so I was really interested to try it. Sadly, food was not good. It ended up being about an hour wait time for us on a Friday night. We put our name down early and shopped while we waited. One plus is that staff is really friendly here. We ordered the disco fries and they were good, but not great. We also got a Phat se ew and a Green Curry Fried Rice and we really did not like either. I'd recommend skipping, this wasn't worth it
3.5 stars Thai Diner is good but may be slightly overrated. I went on a Tuesday night and there was a 45 minute wait (we only ended up waiting 30 minutes). We sat outside where they don't serve alcohol and got eaten alive by bugs. The food was very good and had a very fresh feel, including the papaya salad and pad thai with tofu and vegetables. The wait time for our food was longer than most Thai places and our entrees came out 10 minutes apart. I am not sure why Thai Diner is so popular since the food was on par or below other Thai restaurants that don't have long to waits and better service. While I enjoyed the food and it was good quality, I would not come back again. There are so many amazing Thai places in the city that have equal or better food and don't have a long wait or incessant bugs. read more
9 days ago
Our second time coming here and it never disappoints! Thai brunch here is incredible This time, we opted for the crab fried rice with the spicy green chilli sauce which was DIVINE. a must order for sure The pad see ew was good as well but a bit on the sweeter smokier side The Thai iced tea was just ok! A bit bitter and watery but it was okay! read more
4 days ago
Thai Diner has been on my NYC to-do list for a few years. I was shopping in Soho on a Monday and walked in at lunchtime and sat right down at the bar. How cool is that? After some deliberation I went with the Cheesesteak Phat Bai Horapha (Spicy Ribeye Steak with Chiles, Garlic, Thai Basil & Cheese in a Hoagie Roll) served with French Fries. I want to try multiple things but I am just one person and decided I'd have the most FOMO if I didn't try this. It was delicious. The ribeye was tender and it had a pleasant heat. The fries were perfectly cooked. The bread was perfect. Hopefully I'll get back to try more things. Nice service at the bar. read more
We have been hearing the hype about this place for a while now. Did it live up to the hype? Unfortunately yes. Why unfortunately? Because now we are going to have to go into the city again soon, and traffic is such a pain and paying congestion fee is annoying. But it is so worth it! We ordered the Thai Diner egg sandwich, crab fried rice, Thai disco fries, phat see ew, khao soi and Yum Kai Hua Pli. This was for 3 people but we wanted to try everything. We also ordered a mango shake and the Pandan coconut shake. The shakes and the egg sandwich are only available until 4pm and the egg sandwich and pandan are worth getting here early! As for rest of food, the highlights were the disco fries, khao soi and I will be dreaming of the crab fried rice for a while. Make sure to pour some of the citrus sauce on the fried rice. The acid really complements it: it is not like the rest of dishes were bad, just that those are must gets. We will be back to try some more. read more
16 days ago
It's solid but not worth me waking up at 7am to get here for their 8:30am opening. My friend and I shared: thai diner egg sandwich, thai tea babka french toast, lobster omelette which is the order of my ranking and the order I ate them. Thai diner egg sandwich is a great comfort savory item. The egg is fluffy and cheese adds funk and creaminess without being too heavy. Thai basil jumps out at various bites to diversify the flavors. The sausage was more of a background item here but in a way I appreciate how it wouldn't overpower the others in a way that some sausages may with their spices. The dish comes with a red chili sauce. We have no idea what type of sauce it is but it was spicy yet we kept going back for more. It packed so much umami. I also like how they use roti for the bread here since it has a nice chew without tiring my jaws or chipping my teeth. The french toast was made well for not being too sweet or oily. I like how they spread thai tea filling inside before rolling the dough like a cinnamon roll. The thai tea butter was too heavy and not strong enough in flavor to be worth adding. I just added a little to try. The condensed milk was also not too sweet but not really needed. Lobster omelette basically had a lobster on top of an omelette with red curry poured over it. I'm not sure what I was expecting instead but this seemed to be disappointing. I think it's more expensive just for the lobster which it is nice but I'd rather have other more unique items. The egg was overcooked. The red curry tastes good but a bit too salty for me even after eating it with the rice. They gave a lot of rice. It was in a satisfying spherical shape. read more
Thai Diner is one of my favorite Thai places in NYC! Although they're more of a Thai-fusion place. I came here around 8:30 on a Friday night and was able to get outdoor seating within 5-10 mins. I had their crab fried rice, pad see ew, and a lobster fettuccine. I would say the fried rice was my favorite! I would also say the fettuccine is on the spicier side. To finish, I had their coconut sundae. So I really like the coconut gelato itself, but I wish there was more gelato. There's quite a bit of whipped cream and you do have to dig quite a bit before you can actually reach the gelato. read more
Came on a Friday at 3pm and was so happy to be seated right away (party of 4)! The restaurant feels like you travelled internationally which adds to the ambiance. Service was great, the server described the entire menu and gave us great recommendations. We ordered... - Thai Disco Fries (5/5) AMAZING!! - Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice 4/5 - Crispy Snapper with 5 Flavor Sauce 4/5 - Khao Soi (5/5) - Phat See Ew (4/5) Amazing food - worth the hype! read more
Visit June 2026: The family voted and our first meal was definitely our favorite meal on our summer NYC trip. This place is FUNKY, HIP, and hella POPULAR. We thought we'd try to sneak in for an early dinner. Told 45 minutes wait and it was raining too. Okay, we bit the bullet, gave our cell, and proceeded to walk the neighborhood. We got about three blocks away and we were called! YIPEEE! Furniture has a tropic rattan vibe. Lots of plants. For some reason Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom crossed my mind lol. Thankfully there was not monkey brains on the menu. What was on the menu was an eclectic fusion of Thai based dishes. Coconut Chicken Thailandese: recommended by our super friendly and attentive server Joey. Juicy chicken cutlet with a coconut crust like Milanese style. 5* Khao Soi: Recommended again by Joey but this a dish we are familiar with so had high expectations which were met! One daughter isn't a fan of curry but she is willing to try and she absolutely loved it. 5* Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice: Another recommendation but a dish I usually am wary of bc you never know just how much crab you're going to get. Thai Diner was very generous. And not just shreds. Literal chunks. 5* Phat See Ew: Our pick. A staple for our family and this one was excellent. 5* Larb: Our pick. We do like Larb and had this ordered with mushrooms. Medium heat. This one was "off" to me. We usually get mock duck when we get Larb but that wasn't available. The mushrooms were way too earthy for me and the dish was salty imo. Should have gotten chicken. They also do it with duck but ironically Joey said the duck is too salty for him. 3* Drinks: I had the Mr.Banana which had bourbon, Giffard Banana liqueur, Disarrono, and Campari. All booze, no brakes lol. This was awesome! 5* We were pretty full so we passed on dessert though the menu looks tantalizing. Very interestingly they also open for breakfast (I don't know of a Thai place in SD that does breakfast) and serve interesting creations like Thai French Toast. If we had stayed longer in the area we probably would have come back for that. As mentioned, Joey was a fantastic host. He chatted a bit and was excited when we mentioned this was our first meal on our first night of the trip. I felt he really took it upon himself to make sure we understood the menu and was quite thrilled that we loved his recommendations. A great stop! read more
Thai Diner was one of the restaurants I eventually wanted to check out in NYC, but I knew securing a table was difficult. I was in a party of 3 on a Friday night, and we were quoted 45 mins. It was around double that, which was a bit frustrating because we were getting really hungry. When we finally were seated, I was amazed at the decor throughout the restaurant. It was so immersive! Service was wonderful, food came out fairly quickly, and our water glasses were always filled. I loved their limeade, it was sparkling and super tart. We shared the disco fries, which were incredible - super flavorful and unique. For my entree, I ordered the green curry fried rice with tofu - it was a little spicier than I expected (and I can do spicy pretty well), but the tofu was arguably the best I've ever had. I will return and hope to try more selections! Thai Dinner was great and definitely lived up to my expectations. Taking away 1 star for the long wait because I understand it isn't 100% accurate, but over 2x the quote is a lot. read more
Normally this would be the place to go, not for great Thai food, but for fine Thai food. For "not far away" Thai food. However... small, overpriced bland pad Thai aside, this dark, hip place is special because it has some inventive food. We came for the Instagrammable "Disco Fries": a spicier, more Asian-er curry plate of fries, and they did not disappoint. The pad Thai was in need of heat and the acidity of an extra lime, but they offer fried chicken as a fun, crunchy, hearty upgrade. And if you are up for dessert, the coconut sundae (which is no fun after you eat the topping half) and the monster coffee chiffon cake (good, but very rich) are B- items on their own, but order them (and eat them) together and it's a deconstructed A+ dessert. read more
I love this place. From the atmosphere and decor, to the menu, to the staff and service, my visit was excellent. I definitely want to return to try other things from this inventive menu and also to try their breakfast options. I dined in for lunch and had vegetarian Khao Soi and the Thai Disco fries. There are lots of vegan and vegetarian option to choose from. The food was delicious and the fries were cooked perfectly. Every dish that passed by me looked impressive in presentation. If you are in the area, definitely try this place. You don't need a reservation, just try going slightly off of the normal busy dining times and on the weekdays to avoid the long wait. read more
Stopped by with 4 friends and my husband for a quick weekday lunch in the city. Had to make a reservation a week in advance for a party of 6 at 12:30, and good thing we did because the place was popping already when we rolled up and folks were waiting by the time we left. Some very good Thai staples here, and the more fusion-y diner style options were fun as well. Top favorites were the khao soi, the cabbage wraps, and the Thai tea French toast. The khao soi was so creamy and the noodles/textures were great. Would probably get it with tofu in the future because the chicken was pretty overcooked from simmering in the broth forever. Cabbage wraps were savory and delicious, they really surprised me! The French toast has ground sesame in between the layers and is super Thai tea forward. Recommend splitting with a group so everyone gets a few bites because it's pretty rich. The fried chicken on the green curry rice was super well fried and the fried tofu on the pad see ew was also perfect. Dishes themselves were decent but would probably try other things in the future. Disco fries came with delicious massaman curry to pour over the top but were otherwise just okay. 4 at our table got Thai teas and they were not to sweet which was a plus. I got a mango shake and that was delicious. This place is an institution for a reason and we enjoyed ourselves a lot! I wouldn't wait hours just to eat here but the experience was great. read more
Delicious and unique brunch at Thai Diner!! My friend and I stopped by at around 10:00am on a Friday and there was no wait. I love the fun and vibrant ambiance! Service is quick and efficient. We ordered the George's Egg Sandwich and the Thai Tea French Toast to share. The eggs were a bit too runny for me in the sandwich, but I enjoyed the savory flavor. The French toast was to die for!! Such a decadent way to end breakfast. 100% recommend! read more
Second time at Thai Diner and was seated at a table in less than five minutes for dinner on a weeknight. Brunch is definitely more of a wait and more popular but dinner didn't disappoint a second time. The lobster fettucini was my favorite along with the roasted chicken green curry rice which was moist (I would have gotten this over the fried chicken which felt over done). Mango sticky rice is so good and all chefs specials seem to be popular. Need my next review to be dedicated to their brunch! read more
3 months ago
I always see lines out the door here so I was really interested to try it. Sadly, food was not good. It ended up being about an hour wait time for us on a Friday night. We put our name down early and shopped while we waited. One plus is that staff is really friendly here. We ordered the disco fries and they were good, but not great. We also got a Phat se ew and a Green Curry Fried Rice and we really did not like either. I'd recommend skipping, this wasn't worth it read more
Veryyyy busy Thai spot but worth the wait. About an hour wait for a table for 2 on a Friday afternoon. We sat at one of the outside tables which is covered and wasn't terribly packed where we sat. We came specifically for one thing: the Thai cheesesteak. The flavor profile of this sandwich was absolutely insane; lemongrass but well balanced between spice, cheesiness, and other Thai flavors. It was a bit on the salty side but I'd still get it again. Also had the banana pudding which hit the spot. read more
I love this place with my whole heart. The Thai French toast is perfect with the melted butter along with the whipped Thai-flavored butter, the breakfast wrap has great texture and flavor, and the crispy rice with eggs are lovely. Service is great, just make sure to book a reservation because they sure do get busy. 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
Been wanting to try this Thai spot for a hot minute and finally did it. Went with one other person & I typically split one app and 2 mains with 2 people. Did that here and it was a perfect amount of food. Papaya salad is delicious. Light and refreshing which balances some of the heavier mains. For the mains split the Beef Shortrib Panang & Phat See Ew. Both good. Was the meal good? absolutely. Was it make me think about it for days after? No way. My take is that it's good Thai food, but there are about 100 other spots in NYC that are just as good but way less hyped. Note: Went back another time and the waiter SIGNIFICANTLY over estimated how spicy a dish would be. Said it was one of the spiciest dishes on the menu (Khao Soi) but it was about 2-3 in spice level. Waiter even convinced us to get the sauce on the side. Perhaps the waiter can't handle the spice. Don't underestimate your spice tolerance! read more
I came here with a friend on a Thursday night for dessert. We arrived around 10pm and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. We shared Uncle Boon's coconut sundae, which was coconut gelato topped with coconut caramel, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied peanuts. It was delicious (albeit a little difficult to eat due to the size and shape of the bowl). read more
2 months ago
After many failed attempts to go to Thai diner for dinner, I finally took the host's advice and came for a late dinner after happy hour and got seated right away. We had Thai iced tea, fried crab rice, dumplings and mango sticky rice, and the vibe there was really cool and trendy. I was super excited to be there! Would probably skip the dumplings next time and try a different main. read more
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
2 months ago
Amazing food! Definitely recommend getting a reservation because it gets pretty busy. Went for dinner and brunch and both menus were great. Fried rice was loaded with crab and the short rib was super tender. Curry sauce for the lobster omelette was amazing and the thai tea butter for the french toast was super unique! read more
2 months ago
The green curry fried rice was excellent. The Thai tea also delicious. The salad also good. Server was nice and attentive. Place easy to find on the street as it's dressed up like a tiki hut. No matter what the internet tells you, DO NOT GET THE COCONUT PANCAKES. (They must have changed the recipe bc) what they served today was nasty. Don't waste your money (the pineapple slices served with them was good). They were heavy like a brick and squishy like rubber - 3 little bricks of rubber. And they sort of clung to the mouth when bitten. Gross. read more
2 months ago
We were a party of 4 and walked in at 11am on a Saturday and got a table immediately. I started with thai iced tea which was good but definitely on the sweeter side than usual. I ordered the phat see ew with chicken as my entree which was average for me. There wasn't an option to make it spicy, but the waiter mentioned it comes with a chili vinegar sauce that can make it spicy. I still didn't feel it helped with spice, but it did add more flavor. Someone else in my group ordered the cheesesteak which I thought was really good. If I came back I'd probably go for that. We were seated in their patio section which was great especially when it's nice weather. Overall it was good, but I'd order differently if I came back. read more
5 months ago
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
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
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
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
While visiting NY, our daughter wanted to have lunch with our niece at a Thai restaurant, I and my wife just followed. It's a very crowded place and people are waiting for a long time. We had to wait so I went to get some coffee. No drinks from outside, so when the time for us to sit, I had to stayed outside to finish my just bought coffee before coming in. The restaurant is packed and the tables are small but very cozy IMHO. Again, my daughter ordered everything. I was just there to eat. The service is quite fast and attentive because people are waiting outside, although they don't rush us to finish our lunch. All the dishes are very tasty and excellent, the portions are not bad. The lobster fettuccine is excellent, very flavorful. The coconut chicken is different and good too. The Green curry fried rice is very delicious. All the dishes in this restaurant are very tasty and the prices are reasonable, no wonder the restaurant is so crowded. I'm not crazy about Thai cuisine, but this one is not really traditional Thai to me, so I really liked it. We will come back here next time we visit our daughter. read more
5 months ago
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
3 months ago
6 months ago
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
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
7 months ago
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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