Best Thai Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen Midtown West (10036)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Mitr Thai
Reliable, high-volume favorite for well-executed Thai staples.
Notable Picks
#1
Mitr Thai
8.4
A Midtown Thai dining room with high marks for refined versions of classics and strong repeatability, backed by substantial review volume. The kitchen shines on curries and stir-fries, and the calm, modern room makes it easy to linger despite the busy area.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green curry, Crispy pork krapraw over rice, Massaman curry with beef
What makes it special: Reliable, high-volume favorite for well-executed Thai staples.
#2
SaiTong Thai
8.3
An upscale Times Square Thai spot focused on Southern Thai flavors with polished execution and a broad menu beyond the usual standards. Reviews consistently highlight bold curries, seafood dishes, and a well-run dining room that handles theater crowds smoothly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Southern Thai crab curry, Drunken noodles, Fish maw soup with crab
What makes it special: Southern Thai-leaning menu in a rare upscale Times Square setting.
8.2
A Hell’s Kitchen mainstay with a modern, slightly theatrical dining room and a menu that balances crowd-pleasers with seafood-forward dishes. Strong local volume and buzz point to steady execution, especially on richer curries and shareable plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried whole branzino with tamarind, Short ribs prik kang, Tom yum soup
What makes it special: Seafood-leaning Thai in a lively Hell’s Kitchen room.
Worthy Picks
#4
Valla Table
7.7
Chef-driven Thai comfort food in Hell’s Kitchen with a wine-friendly, modern presentation. The cooking is thoughtful and often excellent, though its newer profile and lighter review volume keep confidence more moderate than the neighborhood’s institutions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao soi with chicken, Crab fried rice, Panang curry
What makes it special: Elevated home-style Thai with a serious wine program.
#5
Yum Yum Too
7.6
A long-running Hell’s Kitchen Thai option known for generous portions and a wide crowd-pleasing menu. Reviews are plentiful and generally warm on noodles and fried-rice dishes, with some variability on peak nights keeping the score just above the cutoff.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Basil fried rice, Pineapple fried rice
What makes it special: Big-menu Thai comfort food with years of local traffic.
7.6
A small-format Times Square Thai counter emphasizing street-food style bowls and grilled snacks. Review volume is still light, but early feedback is enthusiastic on bright flavors and lunch value, making it a good quick-hit alternative to full-service spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moo ping (grilled pork skewers), Boat noodles, Mango sticky rice
What makes it special: Street-food Thai in a grab-and-go Times Square format.