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    Thonglor Thai Formerly Red Basil Thai

    4.3 (115 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Intimate
    Good for groups

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    Mia H.

    Got DoorDash from here recently for lunch and it was really solid! The order came pretty quickly and was packaged well so no oils were leaking and the food was still hot. As I was looking at their menu, I noticed that they had some really interesting fried rices, such as a green curry fried rice and a tom yum fried rice. In the end, I got a tom yum fried rice and a pad thai. The fried rice was amazing and the pad thai was pretty solid as well. Portions are pretty big. Would love to try their green curry fried rice sometime!

    Whole fish with Spicy Tamarind Whole Fish ( sauce is on the side)
    Richard G.

    Food is Great.. one of the Best Thai restaurants in Queens we go here regularly. Small restaurant with probably 10 tables so it can get crowded on weekends.. Prices are standard I would recommend checking it out... downside 1 restroom in the kitchen area...

    Dessa R.

    Soooo adorable....the navy blue, the wall fixtures, the accent wall pink flowers features, the chandeliers, the table lamp & carnations. Loved it! Greeting was warm and friendly by the host and staff throughout service was attentive and so friendly. The food was plentiful and dellllicious. My go-to dish is the pad se ew with beef, and the portion was generous (couldn't finish) and sauce and beef was delicious. Not dry and full of flavor. Loved the appetizers (the coconut shrimp and crab Rangoon) - they did not disappoint. Overall reasonably priced! It's BYOB, and the mocktails and other drinks look yummy. I had the lychee lemonade with came in a mason jar and was yummy, not too sweet or sour just perfect.

    Kelly L.

    @thonglornyc is another place that you need to add to your fave Thai place. I wasn't ready for how good this Thai food was. The flavors, the spice, the freshness... unreal. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience. This meal took me somewhere. The flavors felt like a warm hug -- comforting, bold, and beautifully balanced. It's more than food... it's a story in every bite. Featured : - Fried Calamari - Appetizer Sampler - Whole Fish Thai Basil - Spicy Tamarind Duck - Fried Banana with ice cream

    Pad See-Eew Noodle
    Chanel B.

    First time eating here! I ordered the duck salad and pad se eww. Love love love! I should have order a double order of both to be honest lol! Everything was so flavorful with spice too!!). The restaurant was really peaceful and the service was pleasant and prompt! I was in and out in 10 minutes of waiting for my food. Anytime someone is looking for something to eat in the area, I'll point them here!

    Thai Salad
    Denise G.

    Really delicious Thai food! Love that they deliver during lunch time! Creative items on the menu like the iced Thai green tea. I really like their miso salad!

    Tamarind red Snapper

    Ambiance was cozy and nice. Simple decoration, but warm and welcoming. Service was friendly, on time and and non pretentious. The food was delicious. , fresh and flavorful. We tried a couple of dishes, but the Tamarind whole red snapper was my favorite. We will definitely come back to this restaurant to try other dishes.

    Pad Thai Noodle

    great service and environment. the portions are very huge for the price, ive been eating non stop for an hour and im still eating idk if the pad thai is infinite but i seriously cant find the end of the noodles its really huge i dont know when im leaving because theres a huge amount of pad thai. the photo is like the pad thai after an hour and 32 minutes, what are the ingredients and why cant i finish the noodles? theyre so amazing but im really confused, but im still grateful. its $17 only for this huge portion im in shock. im still eating as i type this review and im still in the restaurant

    Sol G.

    The food looks like it's tasty in photos but it's okay. The mocktails have potential in terms of flavor combinations but they taste very artificial. The service was good.

    Duck Panang Curry. Missing the avocado but good curry with nicely crispy duck
    Glenn C.

    Short review: Order the duck or fish. The rest of the food is fine. Rating is for the area only. On the Upper East/Queens, this would be a 3. Went here with one of my usual groups a good while ago so I actually don't remember too much. Service was friendly. I had a iced tea which was definitely a bit too sweet compared the usual. There's an abundance of bell peppers on the menu which isn't exactly common in traditional Thai cuisine but the flavors were fine. The Beef Jungle Dried Curry had a good amount of meat with sauteed dried curry, bell peppers, string beans, bamboo, and basil had a good amount of meat and was well spiced. The Vegetable Green Curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, basil, and bell pepper was alright though a bit sweet. The Chicken Drunk Man Noodle (which is a humorous translation of pad ke mao) with sauteed flat noodles with egg, bell pepper, onion, and fresh basil in a spicy chili sauce was good with a bit of spice. The stars of the meal were the fish and the duck. The Whole Fish Mango Salad with a whole crispy red snapper with a mango sauce had a nice presentation with a very well fried fish. It wasn't fried too much that the fish flavor couldn't be tasted but enough that it was crispy and delicious with the mango salad added some good sweetness and sourness. The best of the night was the Duck Panang Curry with half a duck, bell pepper, and string beans in a Panang/Phaenang curry sauce. Well spiced with a very crispy tasty duck though it was missing the avocado listed. The duck in the Fried Rice Tom Yum with onion, scallion, egg, mushroom, and tomato with chili paste was also similarly well made though the rice could have used more flavor. We went with the Lava Chocolate Cake afterwards which was alright. It was served with matcha ice cream which was a nice touch. Food here is fine. Prices are low and the flavors are fine. If this was in let's say Elmhurst, I'd round up to a 3 but for this area, 3.5 rounded up for prices and service.

    Carie C.

    Thonglor is a place for comfort Thai food. Located in the heart of Astoria on a busy street on Steinway, Thonglor is tucked away amongst other popular restaurants. There was plenty of seating when we got there on a weekday night and the ambiance was more relaxed. Their pad Thai was delicious and affordable. You can customize it by adding your own source of protein on top which comes with additional pricing. Service was fast and waitresses were friendly. I would come back again if I was looking for quick, delicious, Thai food. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 4/5

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    Enjoyed the unusual menu and the great service. Can't wait to go back and have this appetizer sampler again.

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    Back again today for delicious lunch special...I live in another town in Queens, but I like coming to Astoria for THIS Thai food!

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    Fantastic Thai restaurant on a quiet block in Astoria! Not sure how long it's been around but it's…read morea simple place with minimalistic decor. After being in Thailand, we had a sense of good Thai food and this place did not disappoint! Pad Thai - 5/5 great pad thai with great flavor and no disappointment there Khao Na Neua - 5/5 Grilled ribeye over garlic rice was also tasty topped off with a marinated egg Tod Mun Hua Plee - 4/5 these are fried banana flowers which was something new to me. Overall tasted pretty good with a nice dipping sauce Som Tam - 5/5 always a refreshing starter with papaya that I always get at any Thai restaurant Will definitely make my way here again when I'm craving Thai!

    Don't go close to closing…read more I give the curry 5 stars but everything brought it done to a 3. The rice was reheated and kind of crispy. The tofu from the curry and chicken from the pad see ew was obviously reheated/recooked several times. I absolutely loved the curry but I made a mistake coming close to closing. I 100% would come back closer to opening. I'm a big fan of drunken noodles so the noodles and vegetables itself were great. The curry was also fantastic with the vegetables (minus the tofu). The mackerel in the chu chee should've had more sauce but it was good. There should have been another mackerel since it wasn't very filling. The Thai tea was very nice - I enjoyed swirling toix the condensed milk and rest of the drink to create the nice flavor. The vibes are that of a holl in the wall off of main Street and there is a partly torn down 3 side wall where you check in. The ambiance is very nice and small, I enjoyed it.

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    Kam Rai Thai

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    Let's start by saying... 10/10 would absolutely recommend Kam Rai Thai!! The restaurant is small…read morebut spacious enough. The vibe was on point, especially for date night. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was so friendly and charming. I went with a small group and we were able to be seated rather quickly. We ordered so much and ate every bite of it. We had shrimp dumplings, spring rolls, thai ice tea, edamame, mango salad, Garlic style shrimp, Garlic style chicken, Garlic style steak and coconut icecream. Everything was amazing! Can't wait to go back!

    I came here to celebrate my mom's birthday, so maybe that's why I'm extra disappointed because I…read morereally wanted this meal to be great. To start, the food wasn't bad. There were some things we enjoyed, but overall we left feeling that the quality and portions didn't justify the prices. We ordered the chicken curry puffs first. They were much sweeter than I'm used to, and instead of the traditional cucumber relish, they were served with plum sauce. It wasn't terrible, just not what I expected. The roti with Massaman curry had good flavor, but the curry was so thin that it had the consistency of soup rather than a rich curry. It also came without any potatoes, carrots, or onions. I wasn't expecting meat, but I did expect a more traditional Massaman curry. The grilled beef (nuea yang) was cooked well and very tender, but the beef itself was lacking seasoning. Thankfully, the dipping sauces added some flavor. The beef short rib khao soi was another dish that felt underwhelming. The short rib was excellent--fall-off-the-bone tender--but the curry broth itself tasted too light. I personally think it needed more curry paste and more depth of flavor, especially for a dish that's around $40. The biggest disappointment was the kua kling chicken and the Hat Yai fried chicken. Both portions were surprisingly small considering the price. That's where I really felt the value wasn't there. Unfortunately, the service didn't help either. It wasn't rude, but it felt inattentive and lacked the warmth and hospitality I usually associate with Thai restaurants. I always want to support fellow Thai-owned businesses, so writing this review honestly makes me sad. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from trying the restaurant--this is simply my family's experience. Everyone has different tastes, and yours may be completely different from ours. For us, though, the combination of light flavors, small portions, and lackluster service left us disappointed, especially for a birthday dinner.

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    Chick It Out

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    4.7
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    0.2 mi

    Tried many Thai places an always scoping for the unique dishes. This place has the quaint and…read morecutest homely setup you'll experience. The staff work hard to extend this setup and homely hospitality you can expect at any hole in the wall. Favorite points I'll bring out about this place. It introduces unique dishes from Thailand that is their comfort food that you won't find anywhere. Their appetizers sweet peanut dumplings was so naturally crunchy and sweet. And the skins on this was freshly done that you can feel how fresh and doughy it is from a delicate dumpling. Main course was hard to choose from as I've never had Thai version katsu, crispy fish in curry, and other crisp curry noodles dishes. I got the crispy khao duck in turmeric rice because of my mood and this did not disappoint. It was overwhelmingly flavorful with the right spicy, crispiness and zesty flavors. Only thing is this did leave a long impression for me to come back and try their other signature dishes because it kept my excitement to want to try everything. The owners themselves are the most kindest and respectful staff you'll encounter to help you decide what's right based on your appetite. Introduced this place to others I knew that is a big fan of Thai cuisine in the neighborhood and were happy I added a comfort food spot to their list.

    I got takeout this time, and the menu has more than doubled since the last time I ate here…read more I got the Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice which comes with a fragrant and light broth. I got this with poached chicken to absorb the broth. The chicken liver was good but they give you a lot of it - as someone who likes liver, this was still a lot of liver. They have choice of ginger rice vs sticky rice. I also got the pa lo moo sam chan, a pork belly dishes that was similarly flavorful but light, but a different flavor profile. I thought it'd be too salty but that was not the case. The pork was tender but my only complaint is that they give you really fatty pieces. It comes with mushrooms, tofu, and an egg that was unfortunately not runny at all. Comes with ginger rice. I also tried the coconut custard which was very good. Not sure what to do with the actual bowls though.

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