The Best Thai Restaurants in Long Island City, Queens
As a part of Queens, New York City’s most diverse borough, Long Island City offers a thriving food scene. Cuisines from all over the world, including Thai, are represented in this neighborhood. Curries, noodles, and, at one spot, spicy fried frog legs make for some memorable meals. Here are our picks for the best Thai restaurants in Long Island City.
Tuk Tuk
Restaurant, Thai
Named for Bangkok’s iconic three-wheeled taxis, Tuk Tuk promises to transport patrons to the Thai capital. Classics such as fried rice and curries (brave the heat and try the spicy Green Curry bowl) join house specialties, including the baked crunchy duck in pineapple coconut curry, and vegan options on the menu at this bright, clean space.
House of Thai
Restaurant, Thai
Mamu Thai
Restaurant, Thai
With a Queens-based food truck and brick-and-mortar restaurant, Mamu Thai makes it easy for diners to get their Thai food fix. The restaurant, modeled after an uncle’s Bangkok noodle shop, has a menu comprised mostly of family recipes. House specialties include duck thigh noodle soup and khao soi, or egg noodles cooked in curry sauce and a secret spice blend.
Enthaice Thai Kitchen
Restaurant, Thai
Arharn Thai Restaurant
Restaurant, Thai
At the family-owned Arharn Thai Restaurant, delicacies are served alongside classic dishes. Entrées such as fried frog legs with chili peppers are available to be ordered as readily as beef, pork or chicken. For dessert, try ordering banana in warm coconut milk. Sample all of Arharn’s extensive menu in the restaurant’s warm and inviting dining room.
Pye Boat Noodle
Restaurant, Thai
New York foodies with wanderlust can satisfy their cravings for “Thai hawker food” at Pye Boat Noodle. Thailand’s famous street food, including crispy wonton skin-wrapped quail eggs and fried, salted, and split wings, is available on the menu. During the summer, the restaurant’s frozen lychee drink and chocolate shaved ice are refreshing choices.
SriPraPhai Thai Restaurant
Restaurant, Thai
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