Experts' Choice Award Chao Thai
7 expert reviews
“The kitchen’s free hand with chilies and its facility for balancing sweet, sour and salty flavors distinguish it from its brethren west of the East River. Know that hot means hot when you’re ordering.”
– New York Times
Michelin Guide "Thanks to the delectable eats, snug setting, and generous spirit, tiny Chao Thai's loyal following makes perfect sense."
Gayot13.0
"There are just over a half-dozen tables at this Thai restaurant in Elmhurst and it has loyal patrons citywide --- so get here early or be prepared to wait." Full review
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Just be sure to bring some beer (itâs BYOB) to cool off the taste buds.
New York Magazine Critic's Pick
"Fiery-tart papaya salad comes speckled with peanuts then garnished with crinkle-cut carrots and a tangle of vermicelli-thin beet strands. " Full review
Village Voice Best of NYC
"Challenging the culinary hegemony of Sripraphai, Chao Thai offers dishes from several regions." Full review
Not For Tourists "If you tire of Sripraphai, give this place a try. It might be the second best Thai around."
The Infatuation "Chao Thai is a tiny cash-only spot in Elmhurst where the tables are decorated with seashells, sand, and, in one case, a cutout of a dolphin filled with glitter." Full review
