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Best Thai Restaurants in Astoria (Central)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Pochana Thai Kitchen
A value-forward Thai kitchen that’s strongest in rice-and-curry comfort.

Notable Picks

$ Astoria (Central) Thai
A compact neighborhood Thai room that leans into weeknight comfort with a strong value rhythm and a menu built for repeat orders. It lands best when you pick one rice or noodle anchor and pair it with a single curry or soup to keep the meal focused and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes: Basil Fried Rice, Green Curry (with tofu or chicken), Tom Yum Soup
What makes it special: A value-forward Thai kitchen that’s strongest in rice-and-curry comfort.
$$$ Astoria (Central) Thai
A modern Thai dining room with a broader, more regional-leaning menu than the typical neighborhood takeout lane. The best experience comes from ordering across textures—one grilled dish, one crispy starter, and one noodle or rice base—so the table stays balanced instead of sauce-heavy.
Must-Try Dishes: Gai Tod Hat Yai, Neua Yang (with jaew sauce), Chive Pancake
What makes it special: A more upscale Thai menu built for sharing grilled and crispy specialties.

Worthy Picks

$$ Astoria (Central) Thai
A tighter Thai kitchen that’s at its best when you lean into the specialties and snackable starters rather than treating it like a standard curry-and-noodle shop. Build the meal around one signature small plate and one richer main to keep the flavors sharp and focused.
Must-Try Dishes: Tod Mun Hua Plee (banana blossom fritters), Khao Soi Gai, Salapao Kaphrao (chicken basil steamed buns)
What makes it special: Specialty Thai small plates that stand out from the usual playbook.
$ Astoria (Central) Thai
A practical neighborhood Thai option that hits best in soup-and-noodle comfort, especially when you keep the order simple and direct. Treat it like a warm-bowl stop—one soup, one noodle, one snack—and you’ll get the most consistent value.
Must-Try Dishes: Tom Kha Soup, Drunken Noodles (with beef), Roti
What makes it special: A simple Thai comfort lane built around soups and noodles.