The food is pretty good, my family loved the crab fried rice. One thing is that if you aren't what they deem as a fitting patron of their establishment, you're going to have a long wait. For the four times my family and I (party of three) have gone here, we had to wait for more than the time they give us, almost 2 hours. The buildup over the two hours had ended in disappointment, with the seating on the restaurant's outskirts (maybe because it's set up that way). Of course, you have to keep in mind the place is popular, but once you see three parties of three leaving any, you are still waiting for a seat, which should be a sign that something is wrong. Now that can be a bygone, but for the hosts to talk about the customers like we can't see you from the small outside booth we are about to fall out of is egregious. Now, in no way do I mean to use race to bash them, but the way my family and I were treated compared to the demographic within the restaurant exuded microaggressions to the T. I would expect this behavior from a fine dining restaurant, not a diner with paper placemats (not discrediting the ambiance). In summary, great food, but the service we experienced was a test of our dignity. Do with that what you will. P.S., disgusting behavior from the male host in the mixed print nylon shirt. 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

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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

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Came here for lunch and had a few things on their menu The pad thai was nice and flavorful, disco fries were good too, I liked that every fry was crispy and done well. Curry with fried is a first for me and I thought it was a good pairing. Their masaman curry has a slight spicy flavlr. The staff was friendly and food came relatively quickly. The interior of the restaurant was pretty but I constantly had a few gnats flying around my food which was annoying. I got tired of swatting them away and ended up killing two but then I still saw like 1 or 2 hovering around the food. We sat near the bathrooms, so not sure if that's why. Additionally, the portion of the khao soi was extremely small in comparison to the average portion I get in other thai spots in nyc. For reference, I was sharing with 1 other friend and I put maybe 4 fork full of noodles in her small bowl, filling up maybe 1/3rd of the bowl and then there were no noodles left for myself unfortunately. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

Thai Diner - Phat See Ew with chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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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

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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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we attempted walk-in for 6 ppl on a saturday night and was quoted 2 1/2-3 hours. the estimate was fairly accurate and we were seated around 9:40pm-ish. we got the following to try: Thai Disco Fries: crinkle cut fries with pickled green peppercorn and other toppings. the curry dipping sauce was unassuming but had a kick. Som Tum: as a papaya salad connoisseur, i found it a tad too sweet and VERY cilantro forward for my taste (i say this as someone who loves cilantro, btw). Phat See Ew with Beef: bouncy, springy wide rice noodles with chinese broccoli and beef in a sweet brown sauce. nice wok hei too. Khao Soi with Chicken: super rich curry with tender braised chicken. pretty good but i've had better. Panang Neuh with Beef Short Ribs: soooo flavorful and paired well with the jasmine rice. Mango Sticky Rice: loved the mix of purple and white sticky rice. Uncle Boon's Famous Coconut Sundae: i loved this! it's triple coconut (coconut gelato, coconut caramel, and toasted coconut) and topped with a nice peanut brittle. i kept finding myself snacking on the peanut brittle. we also got the thai tea (sweet at first but you gotta mix it up) and guava sour (good!). the restaurant was more spacious than i thought. the decor was definitely a vibe. service was attentive without being intrusive. i liked my experience and would return if i get lucky with resys. read more

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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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

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Holy moly this place was incredible. Amazing food and the waiter was so nice and helpful with my order. Crab fried rice also to die for. 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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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

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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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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