Best Trendy Thai Restaurants in New York
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Thai Diner
A Michelin-recognized, diner-style Thai spot blending comfort food and Bangkok flavors on a buzzy Nolita corner.
Essential Picks
#1
Thai Diner
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From chefs Ann Redding and Matt Danzer, Thai Diner fuses a classic New York diner format with deeply flavored Thai dishes and brunch plates, all in a packed Nolita room lined with bamboo, rattan, and counter stools. Michelin Bib Gourmand status, nonstop crowds, and thousands of strong reviews make it one of downtown’s most consistently celebrated Thai restaurants for both brunch and dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Thai Disco Fries (massaman curry fries), Crab Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-recognized, diner-style Thai spot blending comfort food and Bangkok flavors on a buzzy Nolita corner.
Notable Picks
#2
Chalong
8.8
Southern‑Thai cooking with seafood and bold curries in a wood‑and‑rattan Hell’s Kitchen space — locals come for the crab curry and coconut‑infused cocktails. The menu balances authentic regional dishes with friendly service and a vibrant pre‑show dinner vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baerng Gorae (Southern crab curry), Garlic‑braised ribs with rice, Mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream
What Makes it Special: Southern Thai–style seafood and curries rarely focused in Manhattan Thai restaurants.
8.8
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Siam Thai Eatery is a modern, full-service Thai restaurant in Murray Hill where a long menu of regional curries, stir-fries, and noodles is backed by a serious cocktail and dessert program. Locals use it for both weeknight dinners and special occasions when they want polished Thai food without leaving Flushing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tomahawk Short Rib Massaman Curry, Duck Red Curry, Mango Sticky Rice
What Makes it Special: A large, design-forward Thai dining room with an ambitious, cocktail-friendly menu.
#4
Soothr
8.8
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Michelin-recognized Thai noodle bar focused on regional bowls and wok-fired stir-fries with bright, layered heat. The room stays buzzy and the kitchen is especially strong on Sukhothai- and Bangkok-style street recipes that keep locals coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sukhothai Tom Yum Noodles, Ba Mii Pu Dry Crab Noodles, Roasted Eggplant Salad
What Makes it Special: Deeply regional noodle program executed at high volume without losing precision.
#5
Sukh
8.8
Sukh is a traincar-inspired Fort Greene Thai restaurant where Northern and central Thai dishes get the full Brooklyn-restaurant treatment—thoughtful plating, cocktails, and a menu built for both a la carte and prix-fixe nights. Dishes like Khao Soi, Hor Mok, and crab fried rice lean bold and spicy rather than toned-down, making it a splashy option steps from Barclays and BAM.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi curry noodles with braised chicken, Hor Mok steamed fish custard with crab, Khao Pad Pu jumbo lump crab fried rice
What Makes it Special: Immersive, traincar-inspired Thai dining with a menu that highlights regional dishes rarely seen elsewhere in Brooklyn.
#6
Khaosan
8.7
Khaosan brings a slightly more polished, ingredient-focused approach to Thai on Montague, with an emphasis on vegetarian-friendly options and upgraded classics. Dishes like curry dumplings, khao soi, and garlic udon with hanger steak show more regional nuance than the average neighborhood spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry Dumplings, Khao Soi Chicken, Garlic Udon Hanger Beef
What Makes it Special: Modern Thai with strong vegetarian options and more regionally expressive dishes.
#7
Kitchen 79
8.7
A Jackson Heights Thai anchor with a deep menu that leans confidently into seafood and bold regional flavors. It’s best when you order beyond basics—whole-fish specials, sharp salads, and heat-forward bowls that keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole red snapper with lime and chiles, Mango salad, Chili ramen
What Makes it Special: Big Thai menu with standout seafood and real heat.
#8
Sala Thai
8.7
Sala Thai on the Upper West Side blends refined execution with classic Thai flavors in a lively, warmly decorated space. Generous portions and standout curries make it a favorite for both longtime locals and visitors seeking reliable Thai dining near Lincoln Center. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Massaman Curry, Drunken Noodles, Crispy Spring Rolls
What Makes it Special: Consistent crowd‑pleasing Thai with broad menu appeal
#9
Tong
8.7
A Bushwick Thai room built around kub klaem-style small plates where spice, smoke, and punchy herbs are the point. The best move is to treat it like a shared-table crawl: one noodle anchor, two or three sharp-edged small plates, and let the kitchen’s heat do the storytelling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Gai Tod (fried chicken), Yum Naem (crispy rice salad)
What Makes it Special: Small-plates Thai with real heat and serious regional range.
#10
Boon Thai
8.6
Boon Thai is a high-volume neighborhood staple on Manhattan Avenue, known for punchy curries, Bangkok-style small plates, and very fast delivery. Dishes like Bangkok guacamole, chicken larb, shrimp shots, and pad thai show up across thousands of app reviews, making this one of Greenpoint’s most relied-on Thai kitchens.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bangkok Guacamole, Chicken Larb, Khao Soi
What Makes it Special: A busy Thai spot where big flavor and volume-tested consistency meet.
8.6
Elephant District sits by Brooklyn Bridge Park with a Bangkok street-food–inspired menu and cocktails that make it feel like a mini night out. Signature plates like Moo Krob Krapow and Brooklyn Bridge Pad Thai lean richer and more composed than typical takeout fare, with pricing to match the waterfront location.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moo Krob Krapow, Brooklyn Bridge Pad Thai, Khao Soi Duck
What Makes it Special: Bangkok-inspired street food with serious cocktails just steps from the waterfront.
8.6
Since 2005, Land Thai Kitchen has been the Upper West Side’s modern Thai standby for polished curries, noodles, and northern-style specials in a compact, always-busy room. Diners lean on it for dependable weeknight dinners, strong delivery, and a slightly more refined take on neighborhood Thai with dishes like khao soi sharing space with classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Curry (GF), Pad See Ew, Grilled Chicken Khao Soi Noodles
What Makes it Special: Long-running, high-volume Thai kitchen balancing northern-style specials with dialed-in neighborhood favorites.
8.6
New Chinatown Asian Cuisine/ Bar is a modern Yorkville Chinese-Thai restaurant where boneless spare ribs, noodles, and stir-fries are as central as takeout and delivery. It’s the most versatile ribs option in 10128, balancing dine-in comfort, strong value, and a deep menu that works for both family dinners and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Boneless Spare Ribs, General Tso's Chicken, Lo Mein
What Makes it Special: Broad Chinese-Thai menu where boneless spare ribs and noodle dishes anchor a modern neighborhood dining room.
#14
Sabai Thai
8.6
Opened in 2018 on Park Avenue South, Sabai Thai is a polished NoMad dining room pairing classic curries and noodles with a strong cocktail program. Locals lean on it for sit-down dinners that feel a notch more refined than the neighborhood’s takeout-heavy Thai options, especially for groups and date nights looking for a comfortable, modern space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck curry with jasmine rice, Pad see ew with beef, Soft shell crab fried rice
What Makes it Special: Stylish Thai dining room with balanced classics and cocktails in NoMad.
#15
Somtum Der
8.6
An Isan-focused Thai table built for bold spice, sharp herbs, and the kind of grilled-meat-and-salad rhythm that rewards ordering to share. Go heavy on som tum and larb, balance the heat with sticky rice, and treat it as a lively, fast-moving dinner rather than a lingering hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Som Tum (papaya salad), Larb (Isan minced meat salad), Moo Ping (grilled pork)
What Makes it Special: Isan-style heat-and-herb cooking centered on som tum and grilled meats.
#16
Soothr LIC
8.6
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A high-energy Bangkok-inspired room that leans into bold, street-to-banquet flavors rather than playing it safe. Come hungry, order share-style, and let the kitchen’s savory depth (noodles, curries, seafood) do the heavy lifting while the cocktail program keeps the pace moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Crab noodles, Mango sticky rice
What Makes it Special: Bangkok-style flavors in a big, buzzy LIC dining room with cocktails.
8.6
A long-running Woodside anchor that’s best when you order like a house-specialty spot, not a greatest-hits sampler. Go for their signature crispy salad lane plus one curry or noodle anchor so the meal lands bold, herbal, and clean instead of scattered.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Chinese Watercress Salad, Drunken Noodles, Green Curry
What Makes it Special: Signature crispy salad-plus-curry execution that rewards focused ordering.
#18
The Nuaa Table
8.6
A Prospect Heights Thai dining room that leans modern without losing the pleasure of classic heat-and-herb comfort. The menu’s best moves are the smoky-meaty signatures and bright, crunchy salads—order a ribby centerpiece, one sharp salad, and a noodle or curry lane to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jasmine tea-smoked ribs, Papaya salad, Sai krok (sour sausage) & crispy rice salad
What Makes it Special: A modern Thai menu anchored by smoky signature ribs and bright salads.
8.5
This bi-level Thai restaurant leans into bold, Bangkok-style flavors, and its rich Hung-Lay ribs eat like a curry and BBQ hybrid: fall-apart pork coated in fragrant, slightly sweet spice. Locals come for khao soi and other northern-leaning dishes, making it a sleeper pick for seriously flavorful ribs in Midtown East.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hung-Lay Ribs, Khao Soi Curry Noodles, Crispy Corn Fritters
What Makes it Special: Northern-leaning Thai cooking where Hung-Lay ribs turn slow-braised pork into a spice-heavy, saucy centerpiece.
#20
Chinta Thai
8.5
Chinta Thai is a newer Thai dining room on Franklin Street that treats street food and royal recipes with the same care, backed by a bar program and a polished interior. Chefs Treerawat Rachakeaw and Weeraphol Chairat cook dishes like Wings ZABB, Supreme Pad Thai, and pomelo salad with bright, layered flavors that have quickly made this one of Greenpoint’s most talked-about Thai openings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings ZABB, Supreme Pad Thai, Pomelo Salad
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven Thai cooking in a modern, cocktail-friendly dining room.
8.5
Lemongrass Brooklyn is a busy Court Street staple where classic Thai curries, noodles, and small plates are dialed up with a slightly modern presentation. With a big menu, halal and vegan options, and steady crowds at lunch and dinner, it’s one of the most reliable all-round Thai experiences in 11201.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice, Crispy Duck Bao
What Makes it Special: High-volume Court Street Thai with broad appeal and serious menu range.
#22
Noods n' Chill
8.5
Noods n' Chill is a tiny counter-service Thai noodle shop praised by local guides for some of the most flavorful Thai food in Williamsburg. The focus is on deeply seasoned noodle bowls and curries, making it ideal for quick but memorable weeknight meals rather than long, lingering dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao soi, Boat noodles, Pork buns
What Makes it Special: Micro-sized noodle counter turning out intensely flavored Thai bowls.
8.5
A Bangkok street-food–driven menu with careful technique and a polished, artsy dining room. Expect confident seasoning, strong seafood and curry work, and a cocktail list that matches the kitchen’s energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Fried Rice, Short Rib Massaman, Namtok Kor Moo Yang
What Makes it Special: Bangkok alleyway classics reworked with upscale finesse.
#24
Sappe
8.5
Vibrant West 14th‑Street Thai grill and Isan tavern blending street‑food energy with shareable skewers, noodles, and cocktails — ideal for groups or lively dinners. The atmosphere is buzzy, décor retro‑Thai, and flavors bold; dishes like grilled pork skewers and Isan‑style noodles draw consistent praise. Service and ambience suit a fun night out more than quiet dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Belly Skewers, Seafood Noodles, Crying Tiger (Grilled Beef)
What Makes it Special: Street‑food style Thai grill with lively Isan‑era ambiance.
#25
SaRanRom Thai
8.5
A Broadway Thai room with Bib Gourmand credibility and a menu that rewards anyone who orders herb-forward, texture-heavy dishes instead of defaulting to safe standards. It’s compact and cozy, but the kitchen’s flavors read as deliberate and consistent—especially across the dishes it’s known for.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy catfish mango salad, Herb-driven stir-fries, Thai curries
What Makes it Special: A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Thai kitchen with focused, high-reliability execution.
8.5
Top Thai Greenwich is a busy Thai and halal restaurant on Sullivan Street, known for big-flavor curries, pad thai, and basil udon served with cocktails in a casual, tightly packed dining room. With well over 2,000 multi-platform reviews and steady praise for comforting classics, it’s a reliable Village standby for groups and weeknight dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Basil Udon, Top Thai Peanut Curry
What Makes it Special: Lively halal Thai spot with cocktails, late-ish hours, and consistently satisfying curries and noodles.
#27
Zabb PuTawn
8.5
Zabb PuTawn focuses on Northern and Isaan Thai flavors, bringing bolder, spicier plates to Court Street than most local menus. Chef-driven specials like award-winning Gaeng Hunglay ribs and Chiang Mai–style curries make it a destination when you want something more regional than pad thai and green curry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gaeng Hunglay Ribs, Kow Soi Gai, Kor Moo Yang
What Makes it Special: Northern and Isaan dishes, including an award-winning Hunglay curry rib plate.
8.4
Marwin Thai is a compact Upper East Side standby where lunch specials, curries, and noodle dishes serve both sit-down regulars and a large delivery following. The kitchen leans on familiar Thai comfort food with a few Northeastern-leaning dishes, and steady high ratings across platforms show it’s one of the neighborhood’s most trusted Thai options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soy, Fish in Disguise, Pad Thai
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Thai staple balancing comforting classics with a few regional specialties.
#29
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.
8.3
Bangrak serves Bangkok-style Thai dishes in a compact pink-toned dining room that feels more like a stylish café than a takeout joint. Locals come for khao soi, curries, and noodle dishes that hit harder than many neighborhood Thai spots while still working for casual dates and quick dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice
What Makes it Special: Bright, design-forward Thai spot where khao soi and curries feel more dialed-in than typical neighborhood takeout.
#31
Chachawan
8.3
A polished Ridgewood Thai dining room that balances weeknight comfort with a slightly dressier sit-down feel—solid for a low-key date or a calmer dinner with friends. The best orders lean curry-forward, with one crisp starter and one sweet finish to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penang Curry, Shrimp Rolls, Mango Sticky Rice
What Makes it Special: Curry-and-starter execution with a more designed, dine-in-friendly room.
#32
Kam Rai Thai
8.3
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.
#33
Malii Gramercy
8.3
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
A polished Gramercy Thai room that lands best when you keep the order dish-forward: one signature noodle or curry anchor, plus a single fried or roasted item for contrast. The cooking leans bold and crowd-pleasing, making it a reliable full-service pick for weeknight dinners and small celebrations without overcomplicating the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai Boran, Roasted Chili Duck, Fried Pork Belly
What Makes it Special: A scene-friendly Thai menu that hits hardest when you order a tight, dish-led lineup.
#34
MISC
8.3
A Franklin Ave Thai spot that wins with bold, chef-y comfort—crispy duck, roti wraps, and stir-fry staples that taste like they were built to be craved. Keep the order focused: one duck-forward signature, one noodle, and one bright salad so the meal doesn’t blur.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck roti wraps, Triple-cooked duck pad Thai, Papaya salad
What Makes it Special: Duck-centric Thai comfort with roti wraps and big-flavor noodles.
8.3
Unique Fusion Restaurant is a Thai-inspired Asian fusion spot in Inwood known for composed plates, cocktails, and a more polished, date-night-friendly setting. The menu blends Thai curries, grilled meats, and appetizers like mango salad with a sit-down experience that feels more upscale than the average neighborhood takeout joint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Massaman Curry, Tiger Cry, Mango Salad
What Makes it Special: Thai-inspired fusion plates served in a cozy, stylish Inwood dining room.
8.2
Grata Thai Cuisine is a small Upper East Side dining room with a surprising amount of depth on the menu, from curries with roti to duck salads and seafood specials. Strong recent reviews highlight warm service, cocktails, and well-executed classics, making it a go-to when you want a sit-down Thai meal without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Duck Salad, Massaman Curry with Roti, Pad See Ew
What Makes it Special: Compact Thai spot with a deeper, more chef-driven menu and bar.
#37
Hug Esan
8.2
A women-owned Esan-focused kitchen where the right order leans grilled, spicy, and herb-heavy—more Laos/Northeast-Thai energy than generic takeout Thai. The room is small and can bottleneck at peak times, but the food’s identity comes through clearly when you stay in the papaya-salad-and-grilled lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled tilapia, Papaya salad, Crispy pork belly
What Makes it Special: A true Esan-leaning menu that rewards grilled and herb-forward ordering.
8.2
Modern East Village Thai with a cocktail-forward identity and a menu that leans into bold salads, curries, and northern noodles. Plates feel curated and contemporary while staying rooted in recognizable Thai flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi Gai, Strawberry Salad (Yum S̄trāwbērrī), Crab Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Thai street flavors paired with a serious craft-cocktail bar.
#39
The Expat
8.2
The Expat is a Southeast Asian bar and kitchen opened in 2019 that leans heavily Thai, pairing wings, curries, and noodle dishes with a serious cocktail list in a lively, pub-like room just off Broadway. It’s where Morningside Heights groups and date nights land when they want Thai basil stir-fries and red curry alongside beer, whisky, and late-night energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Thai Red Curry, Thai Basil Stir Fry
What Makes it Special: Thai-leaning gastropub where wings, curries, and cocktails share equal billing.
#40
Zaab Zaab
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A Michelin-recognized Isan Thai room built for shared ordering—spicy salads, grilled meats, and seafood-forward dishes that land best when you show up hungry and coordinated. The dining room is lively and colorful, and the menu reads like a checklist: pick a som tum, pick a larb, then anchor with something grilled or seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy duck larb, Som tum, Mango sticky rice
What Makes it Special: A MICHELIN-listed Isan Thai menu that shines with spicy salads and grilled mains.
#41
Baht
8.1
A newer, Queens-forward Thai dining room in the former Arunee Thai lineage, leaning modern with cocktails and sharper plating. Come for the crab fried rice and krapow-style heat, then round out the table with one snacky starter and a curry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab fried rice (khao pad poo), Pad krapow, Curry empanadas
What Makes it Special: Modern Thai with cocktails, rooted in a local legacy.
#42
Joya
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Trendy Table Hotspots
Happy Hour Hotspots
Joya is a long-running Court Street standby known for loud energy, big portions, and some of the most affordable sit-down Thai in the area. It’s more about fast-moving plates of noodles and curries than refinement, which is exactly why neighborhood regulars keep packing the room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Spicy Noodle, Pad See Yue
What Makes it Special: Loud, crowded, wallet-friendly Thai that feels built for repeat visits.
#43
Muse
8.1
A Washington Ave Thai-and-cocktails room that’s strongest when you treat it like a small-plates night with a noodle anchor. Go for the fried wing lane, one dumpling-style snack, and a curry or noodle so the table feels fun and complete without turning into a sampler pile.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thai-style fried chicken wings, Peanut dumplings, Mango sticky rice
What Makes it Special: Cocktail-friendly Thai built around snacky starters and a noodle/curry anchor.
8.1
A Tribeca room with modern energy that works best when you treat it as a polished dinner stop—share a couple of strong Thai staples, then add one “house” specialty and stop there. The move is focused ordering: one curry, one noodle, one grilled or wok dish, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad see ew, Massaman curry, Basil stir-fry (pad kra pao)
What Makes it Special: A modern Tribeca setting paired with a tight, repeatable Thai comfort playbook.
#45
Unglo Thai BBQ
8.1
Unglo Thai BBQ introduces a more interactive Thai barbecue and hot pot concept on the Upper West Side, celebrated for its grilled meats and communal dining style. While more niche and pricier than classic sit‑downs, it offers a distinctive outing for groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moo Krata BBQ Set, Marinated Pork Collar, Spicy Dipping Sauces
What Makes it Special: Thai barbecue + hot pot fusion experience
8.1
A Midtown East Thai-leaning isankaya built around saucy comfort dishes and a hot-pot lane that plays well for groups. The food shines when you order one signature curry plus one noodle or hot pot, then let the room’s upbeat, night-out energy do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Rib Massaman, E-San Hot Pot, Khao Soi Chicken
What Makes it Special: Thai-isankaya crossover with signature massaman and a dedicated hot-pot lineup.
#47
Forever Thai
8
A polished, all-purpose Thai option that works when you want a comfortable dining room and a menu that stays crowd-pleasing without feeling generic. Build your meal around one richer centerpiece and one noodle, then keep appetizers tight so the table doesn’t blur into sameness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab fried rice, Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles), Crispy duck
What Makes it Special: A comfortable room with a broad Thai crowd-pleaser menu.
#48
Kub Kao
8
Kub Kao is a 2025 newcomer in the former Sama Street space, offering a broader Thai menu with curries, rice plates, and Northern-style khao soi in a contemporary room. Early feedback highlights the freshness of the curries and noodle dishes, with a space that feels more polished than most takeout-focused spots nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Green Curry, Pineapple Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: A newer Thai kitchen using a larger, design-forward space for curries and khao soi.
#49
Nora Thai
8
Nora Thai is a design-forward Northside restaurant focusing on Southern-leaning Thai dishes, cocktails, and a wide mix of vegan and classic options. It’s a sit-down choice when you want more atmosphere than a takeout counter but still want approachable, recognizable Thai flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Zucchini pad thai, Mango soft-shell crab, Green curried salmon
What Makes it Special: Southern-style Thai cooking in a stylish room with cocktails.
Worthy Picks
7.9
New in 2025 from chef Nate Limwong, Godunk brings regional Thai street food—Isaan spice, southern seafood, and Bangkok noodle-shop staples—to a moody, cinema-themed NoHo space with a serious cocktail program. Early reviews highlight deeply layered broths and fried rice alongside creative drinks from an Angel’s Share alum, with pricing and reservations reflecting its chef-driven ambitions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry Pok Pok Noodles, Godunk Fried Rice, Yen Ta Fo Seafood Noodles
What Makes it Special: Chef Nate Limwong channels Thailand’s street food into a cocktail-driven, movie-inspired NoHo restaurant.