Elmhurst Thai Crawl, Frog Legs to Luk Chup and Crying Tiger

4.3 (366)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 22:00

83-18 Broadway

Snug and casual like a Bangkok street stall, this Broadway kitchen sends out Pad Kaprow, Pad Garlic and crispy pork basil fast, plus less common frog legs. Flavors are layered with a subtle heat, Pad Thai and mango sticky rice are local favorites, and service is quick and friendly.

4.4 (387)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

42-06 77th Street

Traditional homemade Thai desserts rarely found in the city, including luk chup, set this family-run 77th Street spot apart. Crispy pork basil, seafood pad kra and khao soi come with a side of soup, and Thai iced tea is poured over shaved ice. Seating is limited.

4.2 (420)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

85-03 Whitney Ave

A Thai family runs this no-frills Whitney Avenue kitchen, cooking home-style Northern plates like khanom jeen nam ngiao, dry suki, somtum and sweet Thai tea. Spice levels can be adjusted, though the heat runs intense. Payment is cash or Zelle only.

4.3 (333)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 15:30, 16:30 – 23:00; Sat, 09:30 – 23:00; Sun, 09:30 – 22:30

76-04 Woodside Ave

Isan cooking with no holding back on spice fills the menu at this Woodside Avenue room in Little Thailand. Spicy duck larb, crispy pork belly kapow, grilled skewers, wings, crying tiger ribeye and a sharp papaya salad come out under natural light, with a few outdoor tables.