My friend and I came here for the first time. We sat outside, which was fine as long as the weather was warm. We weren’t sure what to expect, so we just read the menu and chose what we wanted to try. My favorite dish was the Thai disco fries, and my friend really liked the duck wonton soup. I’m Thai, so I know what authentic Thai flavors taste like, but the way they adapted Thai food here was very delicious and beautifully presented, which I really appreciated. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was nice, and the staff were friendly and provided great service as well.👍👍

Michelle Marquez

An authentic Thai restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes and traditional sauces, all full of flavor and very well prepared. The food is excellent and definitely the highlight of the experience. The restaurant is smaller than it appears, which can make it feel a bit tight at times. The only downside was the service: the waitstaff prefers that you place your entire order at once and tends to rush the process, which doesn’t leave much room to enjoy the meal at a relaxed pace.

+5

Pam Baker

A top spot in SoHo for amazing Thai food. Expect to wait but I promise you won’t be disappointed. The lycee Martin was the best I had in NYC and I tried a few. Loved the pad Thai noodles with crispy tofu! It was plentiful, perfectly seasoned and sauced and big enough to sate or next day leftovers. Also the loved the cabbage rolls stuffed with turkey in a light curry sauce. Still thinking about the meal a week later. Put it in your NYC list!

Jack Tuggle

The funny thing about this place is I didn’t know anything about it until recently. My coworker. I work at food for workspace would constantly talk about how this is her favorite place and constantly talk about. The funny thing is that I booked a reservation here with my partner and then the next night my coworker took us all to Thai Diner so I had this place two times in a row completely different experiences The food here is amazing. The portions are large. It’s authentic the papaya salad alone makes you wanna come back for so much more the way it’s made is perfect and I’m literally salivating as I talk about it. I haven’t had a dish here I haven’t liked we also had a loaded disco fries, which is extremely crispy and tasty. They were even delivered to work one day and got cold and I still ate them which I don’t recommend in that way they’re delicious fresh All the noodle dishes were good but there’s also a big sundae dessert thing that is highly recommended. Oh my God it blew me away Huge beautiful and exciting. See the pictures. The ambience alone is stunning. It’s very warm. I got a great feel inside and out. The look is so cool like a New York City diner mixed with a Thai restaurant, stunning authentically, beautiful all the way through they thought of everything Go here or go often the staff is amazing. I really don’t have anything bad to save this place. It’s one of my top restaurants in 2025.

+4

This is one of those places you suggest once and then suddenly it becomes your default answer to "Where should we eat?" It's loud in a good way, the room has that retro diner energy, and the food has…

Great service that's my number one thing i'll be saying. let's move on to the next step of any good dining experience the food. \n\nstarted with some yummy stuff the disco fries and some sort of fr…

Great service that's my number one thing i'll be saying. let's move on to the next step of any good dining experience the food. \n\nstarted with some yummy stuff the disco fries and some sort of …

food is DELICIOUS!! We had papaya salad, calm green curry, pad see ew, and phat thai - all were so good. Definitely a must when visiting SOHO area!

Went on a Thursday at 1 PM and there was no wait. Sat outside with heaters and enjoyed people watching. pad thai veg and disco fries were delicious. The tofu was cooked perfectly on the pad thai …

Went on a Thursday at 1 PM and there was no wait. Sat outside with heaters and enjoyed people watching. Pad thai veg and disco fries were delicious. The tofu was cooked perfectly on the pad thai …

Came here on a Monday at 5 PM as a party of 2 as I couldn't get a reservation on resy. Was seated immediately. Thai diner is so cute inside - very reminiscent of uncle boons. Ordered the Thai disco…

Ok where do I start? This is probably the most hyped up Thai restaurant in NYC right now. I walked in on a Thursday without a reservation, wait time for 2 was around 1 hour and 30 minutes. \n\nTh…

Ok where do I start? This is probably the most hyped up Thai restaurant in NYC right now. I walked in on a Thursday without a reservation, wait time for 2 was around 1 hour and 30 minutes. \n\nThe …

My second time at Thai Diner and it's quickly becoming a must-visit each time I come to New York. The vibes and ambiance are always fun and casual. The service has fantastic, as was my other visit …

My second time at Thai Diner and it's quickly becoming a must-visit each time I come to New York. The vibes and ambiance are always fun and casual. The service has fantastic, as was my other visit …

Food was incredible! We were seated in a cozy corner at the bar which was perfect, and we were seated instantly with no reservation. Our bartender/server gave great recommendations. The cheesesteak…

This is like opening my mind and seeing it in real life *I'm not kidding. I didn't even know this place existed but I'm so, so glad I did. Small lind to get in, absolutely packed with people. Great…

I walked in for lunch at one pm on a weekday. The kind staff seated me right away, even though my party was incomplete. A nice touch. The Baan salad I ordered was one of the best things I ever tas…

I walked in for lunch at one pm on a weekday. The kind staff seated me right away, even though my party was incomplete. A nice touch. The Baan salad I ordered was one of the best things I ever tas…

Delicious food and great service at Thai Diner in NYC! We were a group of 3 arriving at peak brunch time. To avoid the lineup wait, we opted for bar seating. Try the Uncle Boon's Khao Pat Puu (cra…

Delicious food and great service at Thai Diner in NYC! We were a group of 3 arriving at peak brunch time. To avoid the lineup wait, we opted for bar seating. Try the Uncle Boon's Khao Pat Puu (cra…

My daughter lives in this neighborhood & I’ve always wanted to eat here. Finally made it, and it was delicious. Two of us had the Phat Thai with chicken, and two of us had the Lobster Omelette Chu …

Crystal

Finally came for breakfast. The Thai tea elephant ear French toast is a bit disappointing - it’s more like a cinnamon bun and I didn’t really enjoy the flavor. The crispy rice egg and the Kai Soi are absolutely amazing. Rich flavors and good combination of textures. Would come back to try other dishes!

Been here few times, super long wait. Good food for coming here once with wait. I feel like theres not too many options with thai varieties, but great spot to try once after that the wait is just not worth it. Like why am i waiting 3 hours for thai food when i have so many options down the block.

Adel

We came here for brunch. Just be aware. They don't take reservations, just walk ins, so be prepared to wait. This was actually our second try if you want to get seated right away, come early. Otherwise, the wait can be up to 2 hours. This time we got lucky and didn't wait too long. The restaurant is cute, but it's small and seating is limited. We tried quite a few dishes such as Uncle Boon's Crab Fried Rice, coconut chicken thailandese, thai tea babka french toast, disco fries, Pha Thai with Crispy Fried Chicken, Crispy Eggplant Maytinee, Rooibos and Chrysanthemum Tea. Our favorites were the roti, crispy fried chicken, eggplant, and the fried rice. The disco fries were also really good. The Phat Thai was decent, but had a too much peanut for my taste. The babka French toast was a miss for me it was too dry and the spread had an odd flavor. Overall, it's a cool spot to check out if you're into Thai food and don't mind a wait. There are definitely other great Thai places around too, especially if you're short on time. Staff were nice but understandable can be very busy.

+5

chintan anjaria

The food is really good and feels like a trip to Thailand with its authentic flavors. The ambience is great and adds to the overall experience. There are amazing vegan and vegetarian options as well. The only downside is the long wait time—due to the rush, the servers can be slow and less responsive, so be prepared for that. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable experience and definitely worth trying.

Carin Rudich

Get ready to transport yourself to Thailand. This place has such a vibe between its decor, staff and diners. Ben was literally the best waiter with amazing recommendations. We basically let him order for our party of four minus the drinks. We choose those. You can't go wrong with anything you order. Tips: get there early, request inside and discuss spice/heat level!

+1

The food is flavorful, comforting, and well executed. Classic Thai dishes with a little modern twist, nothing too fancy but done right. Portions are satisfying and everything tastes balanced. Service can feel a bit busy or rushed at times, especially when it’s crowded, but it’s still friendly and efficient enough. Atmosphere is a big win. Fun, lively, kitschy cool diner vibe that feels very NYC. Great for hanging out with friends, casual dates, or just grabbing good food without it feeling too serious. Overall, this feels like a strong 4.5 star spot that people actually enjoy coming back to.

Kyana Ifill

Food was really great but I really hate I was rushed out for my birthday dinner. We wanted to order more and were told no. I get they are popular but I kind of wish they were just reservation only like other popular places. A table of 4 is typically given 2 hrs+. We were given a tight 90 min at a tight table. Guava sour was excellent, so was the fish, crab fried rice, pad see ew, the sundae, and banana pudding. I’d say the dumplings could be skipped. Papaya salad was also great and spicy. I’d love to come back but the popularity scares me off honestly

+6

T. A. Tuho

Our first time here today. We came on a Monday afternoon and the place was very busy but we were seated at the bar right away. The waiter/bar tender was very friendly and recommended a ton of dishes. We ordered a bit of everything to sample the menu. Some dishes were great, some were just okay. There’s no doubt excellent flavours, but many of the dishes had similar flavours with the same red curry base. Service was very slow. We ordered 5 dishes (2 appetizers and 3 mains) and each dish arrived separately about 20minutes apart. We were there for a total of 1.5 hours! Luckily we didn’t have many plans today. We ordered: - Drunken dumplings: flavourful, but was more like meatballs rather than dumplings and I didn’t taste any alcohol base to the dish which was disappointing given the name - Green curry clams: good flavours, wasn’t mind-blowing but it was still good - Cheesesteak Phat Bai: this was our favourite. We’re cheesesteak fanatics and make multiple trips to Philly in a year. They definitely do a great job with the cheesesteak here with a Thai twist. My only complaint is that I wish it was bigger with more filling! Or offer a larger size sandwich 😋. I’d come back just for this. - Cabbage rolls: I didn’t feel like it was anything special. Cooked well and tasted fine, but the curry tasted similar to the appetizers. - Lobster omelette: Egg was cooked well and impressed that they give you a whole small lobster tail. But the curry tasted similar to the cabbage roll curry so it wasn’t a standout. Overall, good food with good flavours. Wasn’t mind-blowing, but the cheesesteak is definitely worth coming back for! Also, the portions here aren’t very big. We ordered 5 dishes between the two of us and expected to take home leftovers, but there wasn’t any. Sure we were full, but had we just ordered one entree each, we’d probably want something else after.

+5

The service was great and the food was delicious. Oysters were fresh and loved the green sauce, the duck wonton soup had really great flavor and wonton filling was juicy and flavorful, the crab fried rice had nice large pieces of crab and came with the delicious green seafood sauce. The cocktails were strong. The coconut sundae was big and good to share the candied peanuts added a nice crunch and caramel flavor whipped cream was creamy and ice cream delicious. I understand the hype and its worth a try.

+6

drunken dumplings 4/5 - dipping sauce was to die for, so flavorful and had a spicy kick to it! phat thai w/chicken 5/5 - cant go wrong with a classic, right amount of tamarind sauce so the noodles weren’t dry at all (though they could have given us half a lime not barely 1/4 of it) panang neuh 5/5 - braised beef was soooo tender, curry was so yummy though my friend found it a bit salty but would def recommend and get again, a must have!! cheesesteak phat bai horapha w/fries 2/5 - probably wouldnt order this again… was thrilled at first to make it before the cut off time to order this but (saying this as a big lover of cheese) the one they used made this overly salty and hard to eat… had about 1-2 bites before i set it to the side, removed the contents and ended up pairing it with the white rice from the panang neuh to dilute the saltiness of it. loved the fries though, were very crispy! aside from the food, cant say too much about the atmosphere from INSIDE the actual diner, I understand adding a secondary attachment to the business to being able to serve more customers but it was 18 degrees outside when we went. We got seated on the outside attachment near the windows and had to keep our coats on with how much draft air was coming in, noted about 3 or so space heaters on the roof but could barely feel them working at all especially when you aren’t seated under one. Also note the lack of space between each table and the servers having to wait at the end of the row because there was only enough room for people to leave in a single file line (all while having to make sure that none of their garments aren’t accidentally ending up in your food as they’re leaving or arriving). This caused them to barely notice when we had to set plates to the side and stack them so we had more room on our table, (also note again if you are seated at a table for 2 you have to play tetris to have multiple plates fit on such a small table). Or when we were ready for the check (couldnt flag someone down to come/took a while for them to finally ring us up). Would definitely come again to try their other dishes but maybe during the warmer months or if they’re able to seat us inside next time/come during a slower period. :)

What an excellent restaurant. They have the classics and then fresh new spins on diner food. I really enjoyed it. My favorite was starting off with the scallops and ultimately the snapper was the winner for all of us. Other highlights include the Khao Soi and oysters. Get the broiled ones. Highly recommend and the cocktails are great too. 🇹🇭🍹🍽️

+5

Neha

I had high expectations for the disco fries. They were good but I don’t know if it was my favorite combo. I got the dessert the coconut sundae and it was incredible! The staff was really accommodating and nice and the inside was really fun. They do have a bit of a. Wait for food but overall a great experience. I’d want to come back and try more food.

+11

The service here was really friendly and helpful. \nWhen my daughter and I went it was a holiday so it was really crowded (non holidays/weekends are obviously have less crowds), and the seatings are …

Thai Diner is always an experience. I love this eclectic restaurant and all it's offerings so when I saw the spicy thai basil style cheesesteak on social media recently I just knew I had to go get it…

The service here was really friendly and helpful. \nWhen my daughter and I went it was a holiday so it was really crowded (non holidays/weekends are obviously have less crowds), and the seatings ar…

It was pretty good! Love the ambiance in here, it was a perfect brunch spot for my friend and I. I have heard that it can get packed and super busy, so plan ahead! I had the pad see ew with beef an…

Pad thai 9/10\nCrispy snapper 7/10 big portion\nSom tom or papaya salad 3/10\nMorning glory stir fry 3/10 too many stems\nMonster cake 7/10\nThai iced tea 4/10\n\nTotal 5/10\n\nI wouldn't come ba…

Stopped by the Thai Dinner for a solo lunch. After a morning of errands what sounds more enticing than a cold thai tea, papaya salad, and a few bites of something starchy.... Nothing it tell you!…

It’s thai food for people who don’t know real thai food and how great it can be. We gave our number in at the host and was told it would be over an hour for a table. No problem, we went round t…

Too loud, typical American volume making it impossible to chat with my friend. Food is so mushy and in no way reminiscent of magnificent Thai cooking or anywhere near the amazing thai food you can …

Nice thai food. Just to eat something different than italian or chinese. The place and the table are too small. No intimacy for a couple talk. 2 starters, 2 main courses, 1 coke, one sparkling wate…

Nice thai food. Just to eat something different than italian or chinese. The place and the table are too small. No intimacy for a couple talk. 2 starters, 2 main courses, 1 coke, one sparkling wa…

Ordered their famous crab fried rice, famous per the internet (also strongly recommended by the server who took my order). I passed on the alcohol but enjoyed the rooibos tea and it was well worth the money. The decor is lovely and feels more upscale than it is. This is a place I would go to if I’m trying to have a chill and elevated catch up meal with a friend. The crab fried rice comes with an above standard portion of crab, which I appreciated. However, the dish lacked flavor. This dish heavily depends on the side sauce it comes with for flavor. The very small portion of sauce is not sufficient for the whole dish. I asked for a second serving of the sauce and it turns out you have to pay for it, it was $2 which is overpriced for less than half an ounce of sauce. Having tried many other Thai restaurants in my life and in NYC, I was underwhelmed by this experience. I would not go out of my way to go here.

David Joseph

I came here on a seasonal and dry Saturday night in late October around 830pm with a friend who was in town visit. We didn’t have a reservation and there was a wait for a table which we were quoted by the host from the little host window to be 45 minutes. We decided to walk around Soho while we waited as they text you when the table is ready and then you have 10 minutes to claim the table. After i put the phone in my pocket to walk around and wait, I was texted 3 minutes later to say my table was ready… but unfortunately I didn’t see the message until 15 minutes after I put my phone in my pocket. We walked back to the restaurant and we were told we could have a seat at the counter which we took. The counter was great although the service was a little light and slow but I think that might be a theme throughout the restaurant. The restaurant was filled with young people but not super loud. The cocktail I had was good. The food was fine; not really remarkable compared to any other Thai restaurants throughout the city that can easily book reservations. I would not recommend the fries everyone talks about. The decor of the restaurant was cool. I’m glad I went, but I probably wouldn’t go back unless someone else initiated the meal.

+2

Came here for the early bird breakfast and was a bit disappointed that the breakfast menu wasn't an option as we really wanted the pad thai. Atmosphere is so cute. food was delicious and flav…

Came here for the early bird breakfast and was a bit disappointed that the breakfast menu wasn't an option as we really wanted the pad thai. atmosphere is so cute. Food was delicious and flavorful.…

Came here for the early bird breakfast and was a bit disappointed that the breakfast menu wasn't an option as we really wanted the pad thai. Atmosphere is so cute. Food was delicious and flavorful.…

I would really give it like 3.5. I was kinda underwhelmed by how much this place was hyped up. Like I've had random hole in the wall places where the thai food was better. Maybe I need to try more …

Honestly had to try this place at least once after all the hype. I'm gonna say, it was an ok meal. Nothing special or worth revisiting. Definitely not worth the wait, especially with all the other …

The place has a nice ambiance and the service is good, but the food wasn’t what I expected! Came following a tik tok suggestion but o was really dissatisfied and disappointed, we order a couple of pl…

The place has a nice ambiance and the service is good, but the food wasn’t what I expected! Came following a tik tok suggestion but o was really dissatisfied and disappointed, we order a couple of …

The place has a nice ambiance and the service is good, but the food wasn’t what I expected! Came following a tik tok suggestion but o was really dissatisfied and disappointed, we order a couple of …

The place has a nice ambiance and the service is good, but the food wasn’t what I expected! Came following a tik tok suggestion but o was really dissatisfied and disappointed, we order a couple of …

rafael guerrero

The service was great. The thai ice tea was good also. But they breakfast was trash. I had the george egg sandwich. Didnt like it. Person i was with had coconut pancake and they aint like it either. Anything else on that menu i cant speak for but what i had i wont recommend it. You better off getting sausage egg and cheese sandwich tbh. Those dumplings trash as well

Andee Dug

After a 2 hour wait we were eager to enjoy the food and the vibes. We were massively disappointed. The best thing we ate was the eggplant appetizer but it was all downhill from there. The kabucha squash artichoke appetizer was inedible. The breakfast sandwich was bland - how is that even possible?? The coconut crusted fried chicken had no flavor. The khao soi barely had any noodles and the broth was super salty. The condiments could not save any of the bland flavors either. Wow, what a massive disappointment. The service was also lacking. Our waitress was cold towards us. She did manage a quarter of a smile when it was time to pay and tip her. I won’t be back since none of the experience was worth it.

+1

2 pad Thai, 2 thai ice tea for $71.00! Portion is small and short rib was NOT short rib! Mediocre taste. Definitely not worth it.

Was fooled by the line outside and the ambience. The place looks great. The chicken dumplings were good. The pad see eww noodle part was good but the grilled chicken was inedible. It was bland and…

Was fooled by the line outside and the ambience. The place looks great. The chicken dumplings were good. The pad see eww noodle part was good but the grilled chicken was inedible. It was bland a…

Was fooled by the line outside and the ambience. The place looks great. The chicken dumplings were good. The pad see eww noodle part was good but the grilled chicken was inedible. It was b…

Was fooled by the line outside and the ambience. The place looks great. The chicken dumplings were good. The pad see eww noodle part was good but the grilled chicken was inedible. It was bla…

We were first in line and the rest of my family was waiting in the car to keep warm. The lady said she had a perfect table for 5, so I went to call the rest of my family. Within a minuet, we got ba…

Absolutely worst place we have tried in NY. i saw someone i follow on instagram recommend the place and decided to check it out. Learned the hard way. Terrible food. Too sweet (both the dishes we tried) service was terrible. They never checked on us and we had to hunt them down to get us the menu or even the check. Im 7 months pregnant and they crammed us in this tight space. I was going to suck it up but it got so uncomfortable and i had to say something and when i said something the guy made a face and said something like couldnt u say something before u ordered?! And another girl came and sat us at the bar. We decided not to let that ruin our lunch but as soon as the food came it was another big disappointment. Terrible food. I can honestly say it was the worst thai place ive ever been to. We left without even eating half of it. I was wrong to go by an instagramers recommendation.

Heidi E

I visited Thai Diner for an 11:00 AM weekday lunch with a friend, and while there were positives, one interaction completely changed how I feel about the restaurant. Our server, Bella, was truly wonderful. She was warm, attentive, and thoughtful. The food was good but average for the location, and the ambience was pleasant. Unfortunately, the experience was ruined when another staff member named Javier aggressively told us that because it’s a “diner,” we were expected to finish our meal within 45 minutes halfway through our meal. This was surprising, unnecessary, and uncomfortable, especially given that we had a reservation, the restaurant wasn’t busy, and nothing indicated such a policy. We also hadn’t even been seated for a full hour. Considering we ordered an appetizer, two entrées, two drinks, and a dessert, expecting us to enjoy all of that within 45 minutes, without rushing, felt unreasonable. The comment made us feel rushed and unwelcome, completely overshadowing the good parts of the meal. Although Bella and the manager apologized, the interaction left such a negative impression that it not only ruined what could have been a good lunch but also made us question whether it’s truly worth returning or even recommending it to others.