Thai Plates Topped With Orchids in Queens

Thai comfort food lands with a little ceremony at Nur Thai. The signature look is right on the plate, stir fried chicken and vegetables crowned with a purple orchid, with a bowl of rice waiting alongside. You can ask for adjusted spice levels on select dishes, a useful move when you want the basil and chili flavors to stay lively without taking over.

Inside, ornate ceiling panels, chandeliers, mirrors, warm lamps, and upholstered booths give the Queens dining room a romantic yet casual rhythm. The kitchen covers the classics, including stir fried noodles, spring rolls, fried rice, and spicy basil chicken, then leans sweet with fried ice cream and lava cake. The halal menu pairs with alcohol free mocktails, and the drinks arrive with the same care as the orchid topped plates, while attentive service makes the room easy for a family meal or a date. The restaurant is rated 4.4 from 1,820 ratings in Queens.