Manhattan · New York · Bib Gourmand
Who recommends Thai Diner? Camari Mick, Telly Justice, Suzanne Cupps, Missy Robbins, Time Out and 4 more — 6 people who’d know and 3 publications have named Thai Diner in Manhattan, New York, in their own words below where they gave them.
What should you order at Thai Diner? The dishes the people who recommend it mention: coconut sundae, Crab fried rice.
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on TopJaw
Thai Diner. Hefty portions. The best Thai meal you're going to have in New York City.
chef, HAGS · on Cultured
I’m a creature of habit. When I fall in love with a place, I will be loyal to it for years and years. When I was a younger line cook, I became enamored with Uncle Boon’s, and I’ve been a devotee of that restaurant group ever since. When they opened Thai Diner, it became a staple of my day-off diet. I can’t even begin to calculate how many times I’ve been there. I’ve sent so many visiting friends there. I’ve met so many chef friends there for a quick bite and gossip. It’s an essential New York restaurant in my opinion. The staff is incredible, casual, and attentive in all the right ways. The kitchen is so consistent and always exceeds expectations. As far as the food goes, there are no sleepers on the menu.
chef, Lola's · on Eating with Experts
It’s great because I don’t like making reservations and you can always get in. It’s probably the restaurant I’ve eaten at the most in the last five years and I like the lunch. I dream about the eggs and roti with Thai sausage. I also love the khao soi, the crab rice, and the sundae (Uncle Boon’s Famous Coconut Sundae). It’s my favorite dessert in all of New York.
chef and entrepreneur · on Bobbi Brown
Don’t sleep on the coconut sundae; it’s a must.
Also named by: Time Out, Sam Served, Ben Siman Tov (chef, Buba Bureka · on Eating with Experts), The Infatuation, Michelin Guide.
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Last recommendation added 2026-08-21