Pure Thai Cookhouse in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Site: http://www.purethaicookhouse.com/
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–11PM
- Saturday:12–11PM
- Sunday:Closed
Very nice small place with good foods. Staff are super friends, recommend the duck noodle and the fried rice. Will come back for sure
This place was absolutely amazing. The ambience, the staff and the food. We got the mixed appetizers and they were all amazing. Our favorite was the steamed veggie dumpling. Never had anything like that before. And for our entree, we got pad kee moa with chicken. It was delish. Will definitely come back to eat here when visiting. The Thai tea was very good as well. Not to sweet like some other Thai places.
Pure Thai Cookhouse is undoubtedly and deservingly one of the best Thai restaurants in NYC. The menu is diverse, it has something for every palate. The food is very well presented and tastes really good. It’s perhaps the most authentic Thai food I’ve had in NYC. The service is always very efficient and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant!!
The shrimp pad thai was delicious (but on the sweeter side), thai basil pork was also very good! Portions are decent as well, I had 6 big shrimps in my pad thai! Seating can be somewhat tight though, which can be expected from NYC
Service and food were both 11/10!! Super nice staff, food was great and authentic! Love the duck noodle soup and crab meat fried rice as main dishes, and the grilled beef salad is a must! Recommend their Hojicha, great pairing for any dishes in summer time.
This place was absolutely amazing! My friends and I all loved everything we ordered. Hands down the best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The staff was also friendly and kind, and the food price was reasonable for what you get.
Really good Thai restaurant. Delicious food and dont forget to order mango sticky rice for dessert. Service is friendly and restaurant ambience is great.
Great food, but a little pricey for what you get in terms of ambiance and portions. The place can get crowded, but service is quick. I got the pork and crab egg noodles (tangy, chewy, delicious) and the Thai iced tea
Delicious root puffs and vegetable dumplings. Very nice RATCHABURI CRAB & PORK DRY NOODLES although the pad Thai looked even better! The pumpkin custard as a dessert is a must!
One of the best Thai restaurants in New York,very little restaurant but always full ,make sure you have reservations on weekends.I ordered pad Thai which was awesome , my friends order Thai fried rice which they liked !!Overall a good place which you ll enjoy and have a good time.
No words. Every dish a 10/10 standout. Interiors are intimate and lovely. Such a fantastic Thai experience. 😘♥️🇹🇭
Spent our Friday afternoon here at the bar in front of the restaurant, i had a Payao Beef Noodle soup and Ratchaburi Crab&Pork Dry noodle. It was our second time here. It was wonderful and authentic just like in Thailand. So we think we should leave them a review , the service was amazing and the food is just undeniable. Hope everyone get to try from reading our review.
Authentic Thai flavours, super spicy papaya salad, juicy chicken wings, very flavourful duck broth. Well done!
Very authentic Thai noodles and appetizers. It brought back memories of visiting Bangkok 🤤 highly recommend this little place!
For years now this has been one of my favorite spots to visit in NYC. Amazing Thai food. The duck soup and Pad Thai are highly recommended!
Dine in before its close In 1 hour. Got seated right a way. It was around 8pm during the weekday. Order Papaya Salad, Longa summer special drink & Ratchaburi dry egg noodle. Overall the service is fast & friendly. The food is delicious. Definitely recommend to check out if youre in town. Ill come back again.
Very nice solid pad see ew. I didn’t expect to be that much but it was really good. I also order a leeche sangria which was delicious.
The food is excellent, fresh, well-seasoned. We had appetizers (chicken, tofu) and a spicy salad. Delivery was quick and the food temperature appropriate. If I were to make one criticism, the sauces, especially for the tofu are FAR TOO SWEET. Too much sugar or sweetener in them. Other than that, the meal was delicious. We have eaten here, many times and will do so again in the future.
Amazing Thai food! We were visiting NYC for work and wanted to experience good Thai food. This place is in walking distance from Times Square. Highly recommend if you want to experience good Thai dishes. The restaurant is tiny. If you have a large party of people I would recommend calling ahead and making sure they have space to accommodate all. This place wouldnt disappoint! We had a hearty dinner. We would definitely visit again whenever we get a chance.
Some of the best Thai food I’ve ever eaten and I’m very picky with my Thai food! Everything we ordered was good- pad ke Mao, pad Thai, veg medley, green curry.
Food 5/5My Thai friend said this place has the most authentic Thai food in the city, and I was not disappointed. Great intense flavors, and the pad thai had a very balanced amount of peanuts for the crunch and lime for the citrus flavors. Noodles were also the perfect chew. Not much to say except definitely a staple if youre ever craving Thai food!Interior 5/5The restaurant is a long thin corridor, so it was a little tight, but the decor was very interesting combination of rustic and industrial.Service 5/5The waiter was very friendly and gave great recommendations.
We had a really positive experience at Pure Thai Cookhouse. The servers are warm and welcoming. The service was great- really good portion sizes, lovely flavour, and speedy service. We ordered the spring rolls, a few different options of stir fry and curry, and their dessert which I highly recommend. Highly recommend!
My husband and I were here for the first time. As Thai food lovers we got 4 entrees (greencurry with beef, shrimp pad thai, duck soup with egg noodles, pork with egg noodles). Food was so delicious and server was so nice too. Definitely will come again. Thank you!
Delicious and authentic food that defies your expectations for Thai food. It stands out from your typical Thai restaurants by offering unique options and preparing staple dishes found in other Thai places differently, but don’t let the unfamiliarity keep you from trying the food. Love the Thai iced coffee (which isn’t too sweet or bitter) and the pork & crab dry noodles! The noodles was very filling, generous with its toppings, and surprisingly flavorful for dry noodles. The broth version was great as well. Also really appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff! I was in a rush and the staff was understanding and sped up the service for me.
Had the Ratchaburi crab and pork dry noodle. Was decent but not amazing. Sauce was a bit sweet and portion a bit small. Also had the Thai omelette, also just decent.
Had the green curry with shrimp. green curry was properly spicy, chicken rather dry, shrimp unremarkable. didnt feel like a good use of $22. wont be going back
The steamed vegetable dumplings with sweet soy sauce tasted pretty great! The duck noodle soup was also tasty, especially when you add in the hot sauce and balance out the sweetness of the soup. Great service, friendly staff, and QR code menus. The space is small and there are a lot of customers, so make sure you come in smaller groups of two or four. Be prepared to wait to be seated!
Tremendous… good food with good price and good service! Thai milk tea is amazing!
The menu was quite limited compared to pre COVID, but the stir fried items are always a staple and delicious! We ordered stir fried pork and the spicy level was 🌶🌶🌶💯Beef soup noodle was ok, a little lacking flavors; Curry and pad see ew were not disappointing, and the curry dumpling appetizer were good too!
Generally the flavors were a little lacking in balance. Fried rice was not seasoned at all.Service was good though.
Excellent food and cool vibe from staff. Get the noodles with bbq pork and crab. Best I ever had.
Fantastic small Thai restaurant. Food is fairly authentic. Make sure to ask for extra spicy if you like spice.
Great spot for a quick meal! The space is pretty tightly packed, but food is delicious and staff are very friendly.
Love this place so much! I always go here when i crave noodles. Their noodles are so tasty. I tried their chicken satay buns as well. It was delicious. Their wings were also so crispy and the sauce that came with it was delish! Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
Amazing food. It was interesting to be able to try a Thai beer. Portion was good enough for having left overs.
I always get the Ratchaburi Crab & Pork Dry Noodles. Amazing every time. Actually I lied, I always get two for takeout, for myself.
Excellent Thai outpost in HK. The green papaya salad is a standout. The wok dishes are very good too. Service is prompt and friendly.
Great authentic Thai food in a vibrant atmosphere; fantastic food!
Checked into my hotel and decided to find something close by. I was so satisfied with my meal. I had the pat see ew and Thai ice tea and I polished everything.
We liked the curry dumpling pastry, and we wished we got soup noodles instead, they look good
Ate here the other day and sat outside so we could people watch. Every single person we encountered who worked there was so friendly and they were all very attentive. The food was excellent. What a great experience. You can’t go wrong having lunch or dinner here.
Wow! It’s been a hot minute since I visited this NYC gem. The food was even better than I remembered. A magical symphony of world flavors. This place deserves all the love.
Legit thai food. Sukhothai noodles totally on point! Same taste as in thailand!
Food was good. Small restaurant and tight seating.
Had to wait more than 1h to be seated. The place was very busy. We had vegetable medley/tofu, pad Thai and spring rolls. Very disappointing. Spring rolls were the ones you can find in a supermarket. Shrimps in the pad Thai were over cooked and the sauce was not exceptional. The medley was tasteless. I wouldn’t recommend. All of that for $70, way to expensive for what it is.
A cozy cute restaurant. The service was amazing. I asked for the crispy tofu with the basil sauce and the waiter was able to get them to make it in the kitchen specially for me. Prices are very reasonable. Will be returning!
This Thai diner is probably my favorite one in NYC. I went there a couple years ago, it’s been on my mind from time to time.I’m so going back next time, wait for me!
Opposite to other reviews our dining experience here was not so good-the seating area was cold, and the food was not so tasty. The pad Thai we ordered seemed to be just fried with some generic sweet and spicy sauce, and the stir fry ordered was so ordinary it tastes like simple homemade stir-fry.
Absolutely LOVED the crab and pork dry noodles and the duck noodle soup. Im still dreaming about that broth! The pad see ew was good as well, but nothing crazy compared to the aforementioned dishes. Definitely in my top 5 NYC Thai restaurants short list :)
Food generally good. Needs more variety.They have lots of broths but no regular Thai soup offers. When they make one as a special it’s been delicious. Why not have one reoccurring?
Top notch fresh Thai food. We sampled a number of dishes and everything was presented beautifully. The restaurant, while small, was very cozy and never felt over crowded.
Good but not great Thai food. Tasty green curry but beef was tough and bland like Panda Express even though waiter recommended it as a popular dish. Chicken bao buns, flavorful but CRAZY small for the price.
Yummy food, quite spicy. Very affordable menu with good options. Indoor seating is limited but service is fast.
Amazing place! Great music. Great vibes. Love the layout of the place. Great food! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for high quality Thai food and superior service! The waiters were very attentive and responsive. They checked in every once in a while and poured water when someone’s cup was low. If I can rate it higher I would!
Our group (6 people) unanimously decided on this restaurant seeing the great reviews. We had a mixed experience. Pad Thai (both chicken and shrimp) and bowls were very good. Thai ice tea was delicious. Vegetarian dishes were bland and dry.Servers were very friendly and ambience was homely. Definitely worth visiting again.
A New York temple for Thai food. One of the best Thai restaurants I have ever had, and I have been around the world.
The food was absolutely incredible. The appetizers price is a little high but the entrees are incredible. Recommendation from the waitress was excellent!Don’t miss the mango sticky rice!
Its just one of those hole in the wall. The food...OMG! Try the desert! Sweet sticky rice and pumpkin souvlé....you will want to order another one!
Best spring rolls and Thai iced tea I’ve ever had. This is the highest rated Thai restaurant in the spots within 10 minutes walk and I can see why. The service was fantastic, just like the food.
Incredible food, quick & friendly service and a super cool atmosphere. Great Thai place!
The best Thai noodle place I’ve ever been in the us. 👌👌👌👌excellent. The service was a bit slow though. The staff were nice and friendly.
Quality has deteriorated over the years. Pad kee Mao was very liquidy. Crab fried rice hardly any crab.
We came here on a Saturday noon around 2 for lunch and theres no wait. They have an outdoor seating area with heaters which was really nice and spacious. We ordered the pad Thai with shrimp and the Ratchaburi crab&pork noodle. Both dishes were delicious and the service was great! 10/10 would recommend and would def come back again!
Our family loves Thai food and we have some seriously stingy pallets. We enjoyed our food for the most part. Service was slow but we will chalk that up to the labor shortage. Be prepared to be charmed but the food to be “just good”.
I came here with a Friend, we decide to go a bit early in the night, because she has been here a few times, and mention that they wait can be 45 minutes if you go in the rush hour.We decide to share the chicken curry puffs before ordering our entree, the appetizer was delicious a bit hot not spicy hot, hot temperature with I had to wait until it was a bit cool a little before eating it.I had the Pad see ew with Beef a flat rice noodle that came with tomato, baby bok choy snow pea, chili puree and Thai basil. The food was great, the amount was satisfying, noddle was great and beef had a juicy taste I recommend having this plate.My friend had the Krabi seafood noodle soup with was not that spicy for her.The staffs are amazing and they look nice wearing their Halloween costume.
I ordered the classic pad thai and was very happy with the dish. The restaurant was very clean, and I felt safe dining in. Staff were attentive and, most importantly, the food was delicious. I definitely made sure to take the leftovers with me for later. Definitely worth checking out!
Very friendly and helpful service and food was very tasty. It’s a cosy little restaurant. I was on my own and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table which was fine, but coming with a group it’s probably best to book ahead as it’s very popular. Will definitely go again 😊
I actually ordered from mise so the cooks prepackaged everything and I cooked it at home (I got the Wok Basil Chicken). The food was amazing! While they packaged everything nicely and the instructions were very clear, Ill probably skip mise next time and just order directly/eat in here. The interior of the restaurant looked very quaint too when I went to pick up my mise order.
The food was really nice. The restaurant itself is cozy and small. However, I left 3 stars because of their service. It was just dreadful how they seated people, causing a long wait time for everyone and the service was just so bad.
Simply delicious! I had the wok ginger curry with shrimps, very fragrant and fresh, the portion was well-sized. The service was excellent, the place is very cosy.
I love this small cozy Thai restaurant. It was the first time to eat Thai food, so I asked recommendation to the waitress. She nicely helped us with smile, showing food photos to understand me! The dried noodle with hot soup was really authentic. I love its vibe either. You should stop and try the tasty Thai food :)
Best thai ever! A must when Im in NYC.
On one hand the pad thai was not overly sweet and had a good flavor profile. However there was not enough sauce to cover the noodles. Also asked for chili pepper powder and they gave a minuscule amount, literally a pinch. It had potential but I won’t be back.
Great Thai spot in Hell’s Kitchen with many unique dishes not found in typical Thai restaurant menus. They have fantastic daily specials too. There’s almost always a wait because of their popularity. Many things are spicy but you can for most of them request a spicy level. However when we last went there, the dish that was level 3 (highest) spicy was milder than the one that we requested level 1 (mildest) and I couldn’t feel my mouth for a while after
Very tasty food, fast service and amazing vibe with Thai movie posters on walls
The food was okay, but I am giving this 3 stars because I found numerous small crab shells in my crab meat fried rice which made it a not fun eating/chewing experience.
The Thai food here is delicious, my favorite is the pad Thai and pad see ewe. The restaurant is very small and does not take reservations, so expect to wait if you come during busy hours as they are very popular!
On a rainy Saturday afternoon, we were wanting something warm and spicy and this place delivered.While there are limited vegetarian options, our server was able to suggest really good options. The menu is simple and well marked in terms of what options there are for vegans.I had the spicy noodles with tofu and vegetables and they delivered. The flavors were amazing.Service is spectacular, the decor is authentic and the dining experience was very pleasurable.I would happily dine here again.
Ratchaburi Crab With Egg Noodle is a must get. Fried chicken was nicely done. Basically everything was quite flavorful but not overwhelming.
Its a small place in hells kitchen so I usually wait at least 20 minutes to be seated but its all worth it. The food is delicious and so fresh. I love their noodles so much! If you are around times square, theatre district and crave for Thai food, I definitely recommend!
Very good place!Give you the sensation of Thailand.The papaya salad is amazing!And also all the other dish we tasted.Beautiful place and excellent service!If you’re in New York and want to eat like you’re in Thailand it’s definitely a place to go!
Delicious thai cuisine at reasonable prices for NY standards. Fast, friendly service and the staff were great at recommending dishes. The food had unique, interesting flavors. My personal favourite was the baby back ribs! The restaurant also has a cozy ambience and is situated in a good location. Definitely worth a visit!
Very delicious, authentic Thai flavours. Good balance of the four key flavours.. sweet salty sour spice. But their noodle dishes have the punchier flavour!! Definitely check this spot out. AMAZING baby back ribs appy.
I visited on Monday evening for dinner with another friend. There was a wait of 20 minutes. Inside is very small like a size of hallway, so it feels a bit squeezed and could be loud. They did have small waiting area at the entrance..I had Ratchaburi Crab and Pork Dry Noodles. The pork tasted amazing and went along well with the crab meat. I think it had some fish sauce which gave light sweetness..We shared chicken curry puffs and crispy tofu. They were also good but chicken curry puffs were not as crispy as other places.
A gem among a million Thai restaurants in Hell’s Kitchen. It is probably one of the pricier/priciest Thai restaurants in the area but also one of the best. You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes on the menu as they are all good from my experience.There are almost always a line except for maybe before lunch rush on the weekdays. Plates are relatively small but quality is top notch. The egg noodles with the pork and crab is phenomenal. Adding pork rind to almost anything you order will add a good crunch and extra delicious kick to any dish.
Small, cozy place on 9th Avenue that consistently serves great Thai food. Service is friendly. Place is almost always busy, so a wait for a table may be necessary. Reasonable prices. Absolutely worth a try if you love authentic Thai food.
I went to Thai cookhouse with 2 friends for lunch and we enjoyed our food even though it wasn’t so tasty. The menu doesn’t offer a large variety of dishes (they don’t have masaman nor any curry dishes).The place is cool and cozy and the staff is nice.I’d like to try more dishes to have a better idea!
It was ok. Friendly, decent food and drinks. A bit overpriced. The only reason I would never go back is that the tables are way too close together and more importantly, I went there with reservations, on time and they wouldn’t sit me until my date arrived. The damn restaurant was empty. Ridiculous!!!
Oct 2019Came back for lunch and got a seat at the counter. The noodles here come with a suggested noodle type on the menu, but you can select a different noodle when you order if desire.I ordered the Pa-Yao Beef Noodles Soup this time. I couldn’t really taste any galangal or pandan flavor in the soup. It was also a little too salty for me. The vermicelli was way too thin for my liking. The soup comes with a generous amount of meat balls, pork slices, and braised beef chunks. I wish it came with a bit more veggies and less meat instead.Service is great as always. The wait staff constantly checking in to see if I’m doing ok.—————July 2018A very cute small Thai restaurant on the border of Times Square. If you’re craving noodles, come here instead of Ippudo.I ordered the Krabi Noodle soup. My favorite part of the dish was actually the rice noodle. It was perfectly cooked, just the right texture. I’m not a fan of the fish ball, though the thinly sliced fish cake was pretty good. The soup also come with 2-3 big shrimps and some calamari pieces.
Not a long wait. Friendly servers. The food was great quality with some spice to it - not Thai spicy though - very much tolerable. Good came out to the table at a reasonable amount of time from when we ordered. The Thailand coffee was great! Enjoyed Pure Thai Cookhouse - would return.
Worth the hype by far. Hand pulled noodles really are better. The waiters were more than accommodating. Try the lychee sangria!
This place is an authentic Thai restaurant. The venue is pretty small and cute. We didnt have to make reservations and where seated right away. The dishes I ordered in the photos below were delicious. I highly recommend this place
Great place for Thai in NYC! It’s small, but between how fast they serve, how good the food is, and how well they turn the tables - stay! Wait in line! Grab a Singha and read the menu. You’ll regret walking out and getting one of the other Thai joints down the street.
Excellent and authentic Thai food! It tasted fresh and was served in a timely manner. Would recommend!
My friends and I were in the mood for Thai before our show. The staff were very friendly and efficient. I loved the music and the overall vibe of the place. I had pad Thai with shrimp because I was hesitant to eat very spicy food before my show, but it was the best I’ve ever had. We also split spring rolls which were very tasty. I’d recommend this place to anyone and would love to go back. This restaurant was unbelievable. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and quick and the prices were unbelievably good value! The seasonal soft shell crab was the best I’ve ever had. We then feasted on a variety of other appetisers which were equally good. For mains, I loved the pad Thai, but my friend had the roast pork and crab egg noodles and said they were fantastic. Would definitely recommend this for couples or families.
Ratchaburi is a must-order. The lychee sangria is very refreshing. Staff has always been friendly. You can do a walk-in. They have plenty counter space.
When we arrived there was quite a line, but we had to try this place out. It was worth the wait! The place is pretty small, but the atmosphere was fun and inviting. We ended up sitting at the large round table in front and sharing with another couple, which was totally fine. The curry puffs were perfectly crisp and had an amazing potato filling. The pad se ew and dry noodles were so spectacular. All the food was fresh and piping hot! All was topped off with some cold sake. Great place--we cant wait to come back!
A-m-a-z-i-n-g!Authentic atmosphere, super friendly and nice staff and even customers!You feel like you came to another world, where’s everyone super friendly and relax.Food options make you want to come back again, because it’s hard to chose, you want to try everything.Plum sake is delish and must try.$8 glass of sake ($36 bottle)$9 wine$4.50-5 beer$9-$12 mealThey have 3 levels of spice: medium, mild & hotWe had- Wok Basil with Chicken (mild) - super tasty and spicy but not to the crying point;- Pad Thai with Shrimp (mild) - wasn’t spicy at all, would order hot next time.- Vegetable dumplings with spinach inside is delicious (4pcs appetizer)
Pad thai was so good! It was better than expected. Red beef curry was also my favorite. I liked how spicy it was.
Pretty good, just the pad Thai was tasty and the chicken curry puffs were good. Would have given it higher if the Thai ice tea was more. Honestly $4 and it was almost literally half ice. You guys should have given more ice tea, this just feels like a rip off.
Best Thai food since Thailand! Enjoyed homemade green curry, Pad Thai, and boat noodles in beef broth.
Perfect!The food was great.Staff were very kind.Definitely well come back here.
Authentic Thai boat noodle! Reminds me of home. Quite some wait even in the afternoon on weekends. The ribs are okay, would recommend ordering other Thai appetizers. The weekend special beef boat noodle is Def a yes! However I found the soup to be a little too sweet. But overall good.
Best Thai in the city! Real authentic Thai food. The best part is, they make their noodles in house.
Perfect thai restaurant and the staff is very nice
While being in New York, you have an ultimate opportunity to check out cuisines around the entire world. For one of our dinners, we picked Thai. Thanks to the positive reviews, my wife and I picked Pure Thai. When we came there, we needed to wait in long queue. However waiting was worth it. We have already saw other guests plates, feel the tasty food. Waiting was not annoying, it was the opposite. However after maybe a 10min, we received a table. We ordered Wok Curry Paste With Pork and Fried Rice With Lump Crab Meat. We received a bottle of water even that we didnt order it - so cool. The food arrived after 15 min. My feeling that it will be good, didnt cheat me. It was delicate, full of flavor and so so tasty! I can really recommend this place. There are many Thai restaurants in NYC, I was in few of them, but Pure Thai is really a pure tasty cuisine. If I only be again in NYC, for sure I will come back.
The restaurant is tiny and you’re sitting right on top of other people. We had dumplings and pad Thai. Dumplings were super soft and fell apart. My husband liked his chicken pad Thai, however my shrimp pad Thai wasn’t all good. Go to Up Thai if you ever on Upper East side. They have much better dumplings and pad Thai.
My favorite Thai restaurant in NYC. Great food, great price, great staff. Perfect proximity to the theater district for dinner before a broadway show. Very efficient at handling wait time. Never have to wait more than 30 minutes to get a table on a Friday/Saturday night
The Thai noodles here are definitely the best in town! Im fully hooked on their dry noodles (vermicelli) with roast pork- perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors! I get it almost every single time. And these wings are also very delicious!
Oh man the roast pork and crab noodles are to die for. Found this place while looking for lunch (thanks google reviews! /shameless plug) and I ordered the Thai roast pork and crab noodles mainly from the pictures on their google review page. It did not disappoint. Great texture to the noodles and the sauce was a light tangy sweet sauce that Thailand is known for. On top of that we had the green papaya salad and the pad Thai which were all delish, but for me the star was the roast pork and crab noodles. So good I had to go back the next day!
This tiny Thai restaurant has great Thai food! Liked papaya salad, pork bun and fried flat noodles, but since there are not many tables the wait was long.
Food is pretty decent, but nothing particularly impressive. Refreshing for summer though. Noodles were nice. Can tell they’re better than regular, less authentic thai noodles.
If you’re a Thai food fan this place is a must visit. Great flavors and a variety of dishes. The krabi seafood was delicious. Spicy, seafood-y, balanced with a slight tang from the fermented tofu. I’d recommend the Pad see ew with beef too. Friendly staff!
Excellent Thai food! The chicken pad kee mao was clearly a notch up from your typical Thai restaurant (also spicier). The pork noodle soup though was incredible. The broth was savory with hints of sweetness and it just tasted so good. Also the waitress was super nice and friendly.
Hidden gem in Hell’s Kitchen. It’s one of the best thaï restaurant I’ve ever been. It’s cute, small, authentic and the staff is so nice !Food is great and not expensive at all. Great atmosphere for a late diner or a date.Food : *****Atmosphere : ****Service : *****Price : **- : no reservations, always a line-up+ : very good prices, perfect for a late diner
Very very delicious noodles - kinda sweet and sour. The other curries were good as well - and mild spicy is less mild than that of other restaurants, so be a little careful.
Fantastic food! Recommend any specials they may have. Noodles cooked to perfection!
Excellant thai food, felt as if we were at local restaurant at Bangkok for an hour... grate atmosphere , loved it! Will surely come back!
This cosy little place made for tables of one or two served up some swift service and tasty food. The menu is small but covers off a lot. The green curry was a little more spice than taste after I let it sit for a bit but overall delicious.I had the green curry with beef and crunchy spring rolls.
If you have no time to go to Thailand, then come here and try one of the best traditional Thai food!! Not only is food as awesome as in Thailand, but the service is also nice and friendly!! I strongly recommend beef salad and the Ractchaburi noodles”..Update: The service is just so friendly with their big smile. It’s aways a happy time to come here :)
I got a tom-yam-kung noodle, papaya salad and pat-thai noodle. Those were really good!Good portion, super busy, cool staffs.I’ll go try another one soon.
Their homemade egg noodles are legit authentic and delicious, just like in southeast asia or even better
I ordered the duck noodle soup, and it was delicious! The soup was nicely flavored, but I like a little heat to my food and added a few spoonfuls of the chili powder on the table. Beware: that stuff is spicy! Still enjoyed the noodles, the soup, the duck, and the veggies. A nice decent amount of protein left me happily full. The space itself is small and cozy so expect a wait if you come at peak times.
It is really good! My boyfriend never eats vegetable! It’s been such a headache for me! But, he ate the jungle curry fried rice, and gladly ate all of the vegetables in the plate( except the super spicy chili pepper and the lime), even the cucumbers! Thank you pure Thai cookhouse!
Great food, we had the Ratchaturi Pork and Crab Nuddles and a Shrimp Pad Thai
Amazing! One of the highlights of our NYC visit. I heard the pork and crab dry noodles were their specialty and it didnt disappoint. My wife is vegan and loved the vegetable steamed dumplings. She also ordered the pad woo sen and enjoyed it as well. The place was clean and the service was excellent. Prices were reasonable ($40 for 2 noodle dishes and appetizer) and good portion sizes. There was a 45 minute wait at 9 pm on a Monday, but totally worth it!
Pure fabulous! Excellent dishes, unique, fresh and full of flavor. Now we’ve even gone back for takeout as this has become our favorite Thai dinner stop!
Best Thai food I have had outside of Thailand. Place was quite small and tight but service made up for it. Highly recommend!
Great authentic Thai food! I got the Pad See Ew (pictured).
Long time no see! and SO happy to be here to have my favorite crab and roast pork dry homemade egg noodles (adding pork cracking). It’s so good and fresh as always.
Compare to all other Thai restaurants with lower stars around this area, Pure Thai is overrated and overpriced. We had Paa Kee Mao and curry fried rice, both of them were mediocre.
I had the fried chicken, pad see ew, and the coconut juice. Everything was amazing, the Thai food was authentic and delicious! The space is small and sometimes you have to share a table! Worth the trip and the wait!
This place is really delicious! Its not traditional but its a nice modern take on Thai. The dry noodle dish was the highlight. But the veggie medley is also quite good. My only small criticism is the Thai iced tea was a bit watered down. Expect a bit of a wait but nothing crazy.
Best Thai Restaurant! Taste so much like foods in Bangkok. I love their stir-fry flavor and spices and my friend loves their soup noodles esp flat noodles, so silky !
Speechless. Super small as you would expect in NYC, but food is amazing.
It was my first time trying thai food! The server recommended very good foods. She was very friendly ! I enjoyed all of them! Its kinda high price range but I highly recommended this place.
Great little hole in the wall! I had a great experience even though their kitchen was closing in less than an hour, we got seated and able to get our orders in right away. Definitely more authentic than the average Thai place you see in NY these days. Great portion size and everything was delicious!
My favorite restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen. Really yummy noodle soups and fun ambience. A little cramped inside but otherwise no complaints.
Great place with Thai food. Pretty small and cozy. A little on the pricier side to be honest, but the food is really delicious. Try the sake!!
Had the curry paste pork and this place deserves all the stars it has. The food was delicious and the price is perfect. Definitely a must!
Outdoor seating was good, but lots of passing bicyclists literally right next to you, if you sit close to the door. Duck noodle soup was really rich and flavorful - if you ask for spicy sauce, theyll give it to you on the side. This added a great kick. And the pad thai is a MUST! The noodles are super tasty. Great service, too.
Ordered the Chicken Satay in Steamed bun along with a Green Curry and the food came out piping hot and delicious. Food tasted great and the peanut sauce had a spicy kick in to compliment the chicken satay well.
Good food but the wait was exceptionally long (45 min). The chicken was lightly seasoned most of the flavoring came from the sauce for dipping. The vegetable dumplings were good but it has a lot of peanuts in it!
The food was not the best but good enough. They brought a wrong plate for one of us and when we told them the waiter was so hesitant to replace it that we ended up just staying with whatever he brought!So the service, food, ambiance all mediocre.No, I wont go back there.
Absolutely wonderful food with fast service and very helpful servers. Definitely go light on the roasted Chile pepper though, it was extremely spicy as is to be expected.
Great Thai food at an affordable price. Pad Kee Mao was like a warm hug for the stomach.
Wow! It is amazing tail food. If you do not try this place, do not say you had tried thai food.As named it is, this is almost perfect pure thai food.Highly recommended in NYC.
Very authentic Thai food! Reminded me a lot of the food back in Thailand!
Great Thai, small selection, got there about 9.45pm, short wait as packed, but worth waiting for. Only comment is spicy could be a bit spicier, but there is chilli you can add.
The food was very delicious and the servings were large enough that we had to bring some food for to go. I highly recommend their pad thai
A great little find near the Hells Kitchen area of NYC. The restaurant is quite small, I would recommend making reservations in advance. I only needed a table for 1 during my visit, so I was able to grab a seat at the bar. I ordered the pork buns and the pad thai. Both were quite delicious and were served in sizable portions. After finishing my meal, I ordered a Thai iced tea to go so I could enjoy it as I continued to tour the city.This is definitely a great hidden gem and worth the stop if youre in the area.
Food was ok, nothing special. Disorganized staff that cause a long waiting line which might give the impression of being busy when some seatings were available. The only good thing is the vibe!
I almost cried as soon as I had a bite of Pad Thai. It was awesome, amazing and speechless. I’m not a noodle person, so when I have even good noodles, I usually can’t finish one serving on my own. However, this was literally the first time I finished my noodle dish by myself. The combination of ingredients was amazing. Definitely worth visiting again. There was a waiting line but I only waited 10mins since I went there by myself.
This place is seriously the best Thai restaurant in the city.. go try their dishes.. won’t regret it..
Every time I’m in the city, Pure is a must stop! Food and service and impeccable. Can be busy at times but food is worth the wait! Chicken pad Thai and Ratchuburri pork and crab is to die for and as well as the ribs! Don’t forget your Thai iced teas as well!
This is a small Thai Restaurant. We had to wait for 20 min. For a table but it was worth. We had the steamed beef dumplings, Fried Tofu and the Pad... Ew ;) it was delicious. If we ever come back to New York we will go there again.
Tasty Thai food and great prices. Very friendly staff in a restaurant with nice atmosphere.Staff are Thai so the food is indeed authentic, at least with the ingredients available locally.
Amazing flavors .. the sticky mango rice was one of the best ever !!! Definitely coming back
Whenever Im in town, this is my go to for Asian cravings. Its simply one of the best Thai food Ive had. It might even be better then what Thailand has to offer.If youre in the area I would recommend checking it out , but do reserve your tables as its usually packed with people.Order anything. They hardly mess up. :)
Great service and atmosphere and the food was definitely tasty. I like how there are loads of pescatarian options. It will get crowded at the place so definitely recommend that you make a reservation prior to heading there .
Great pad thai and spring rolls! Good portion. Cozy location. They have thai beer (Singha). Good service, but I’m still wondering if the gratuity is indeed ‘suggested’
Very nicely done dishes, properly seasoned and gloppy like at most Thai places. To bad the vegetarian options are quite limited.
Excellent food, perfect service. Fills up very rapidly around 5:30 pm so consider a reservation.
One of the best Thai noodles around town - order the pork noodle soup.
This is our to-go place for Thai food in Nuc. The ratio quality/price ratio is super high! Highly recommended.
I dined here twice, the first time was good. My second time was really off, sat all the way in the back of the restaurant and server didn’t check to see how’s everything. It took a while for me to reach them to order the dessert. The puffs and noodles are good but the mango sticky rice is completely uncooked and it’s $10. I’m so disappointed to experience that. I’m sure a few blocks down have a better options.
I had Seafoods Yen Tao Fu. It was delicious! People working there are always very friendly. Will definitely come back again.
Delicious special, kao soi Kai. Authentic Thai. Staff couldnt have been nicer. Would recommend.
Quick, great Thai food. Cute atmosphere. Open late for that craving
I love it here. The Pad Kee Moa never disappoints. Vegetable dumplings and the beef buns are great to order as well. Expect a wait...always. The place is small and cozy. Oh, and get some Funaguchi sake in a can!
Very nice thai restaurant. Careful with the spices it can be very hit even for one or 2 stars.
Ordered the Beef noodles and Thai iced tea. No doubt the best thai noodles in NYC - must try! Came here at 4pm for lunch, and the restaurant is almost full. (Wow)Would definitely come back for dinner!
This is up there with the best Thai food I was able to find in NYC. My wife and I visited and ended up eating four entrees. I thought we would only taste them but we ended up finishing everything. The highlight for me was the green curry and pad Thai. We also had a stirfry dish and a soup that included the egg noodles. Everything was excellent. We will be back!
Very fast service, delicious food, good prices and portions. They have most of the classical Thai dishes, but I was missing Panang curry. The decor and tables are simple, but comfi. Definitely not a classy place. Seating is very limited, since this is a genuine hole in the wall. They also appear to have a very popular delivery service as judged by the bike delivery folks constantly zipping through the restaurant. The only dislike is that there is a constant bombardment of Thai pop at a pretty high volume. It is still possible to have a conversation without yelling. The music seems to resonate very well with the younger crowd this restaurant attracts.
Creative, fresh and flavorful Thai. Cozy vibe.
Great atmosphere, great food, and great service! It does feel like youre eat Thai Street food. Food comes out so hot. You know they cook that stuff fresh!
Espectacular!!! Very little space at 9th , between 51-52th, 1 hour waiting, it worth it, Pad Thai, noodles with pork and crab, excelente The price acurate I want to come back soon
This place is ridiculously underrated. Ended up here randomly late after a show and had some of the best Thai I’ve ever had. It’s unique, authentic, and extremely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.
Absolutely love this Thai place. Offers a lot of different dishes, not just the ever familiar pad thai and curry. All their noodle dishes are very interesting and taste great. Ive tried a couple wok dishes too and love the spice level.
The best Thai food you will find outside Thailand. Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is awesome.
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in nyc! Pretty authentic and great options.
Excellent food and service ! Very busy so you will probably have to wait. A bit expensive tho.
Stumbled upon this place without reading the menu or any reviews, and boy are we glad we did! Staff was very attentive and food was AMAZING. The Beerlao beer was very authentic. Although everything was a 10/10, the pumpkin custard with sticky rice they had for dessert was our favorite!
Authentic Thai and so diff from all those generic Thai restaurants that litter NYC. Theres always a long wait so just come by yourself and eat at the counter or takeout.
Such great food. We wandered in 30 minutes before closing. Servers were gracious and knowledgable. Food was fresh and tasty. Great find
I’ve been here a lot since they opened several years back. I love their Thai soups with a beer before seeing a movie or live show. I wish they were open Sundays though. Close Monday / Tuesday instead maybe! I ended up going to a diner nearby instead last week when I got there and discovered they weren’t open. Wah wah 😭
The food was great. The pad thai was too sweet for my taste, but I guess thats how it is supposed to be, at least in the US. The service was good.
Have stopped in a few times over the years for lunch and never disappointed. Everything on the menu is good, just pick the flavors to your taste.
Their dry noodle with charsu and crab meet is my favorite. Food comes fast. They are always very flexible with customer’s special requests which is a huge plus.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Pure Thai Cookhouse 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-19This restaurant is cute little place with amazing authentic Thai food. The appetizer the chicken satay buns is delicious with peanut sauce and cucumber relish on the side. I would go again to have it and a recommended dish to try. Their chicken fried rice was very flavorful and tasty. Ahh I forgot to write about their egg omelette with shallots, it was fluffy and little oily but very tasty .A must try restaurant if you are around this area.
Review №2
2022-05-01When I think of Thai restaurants like this one was, I think about good quantity of food to fulfill ones stomach and heart.!This place was fairly occupied for dinner on a Friday and we got a table which was rather small for 5 people. There are few vegetarian dishes here as most of the items have fish sauce (which is okay for Thai places I would guess)We tried veg spring rolls and dumplings. Both were tasty! For mains I tried the shrimp stir fry with jasmine rice. The taste was excellent but overall portions were less. Service is okay, no complaints.
Review №3
2021-12-27When traveling to cities I try my best to sit at the bar or near the kitchen to watch the masters at work preparing their art. I sat in front of the small noodle prep kitchen that you first see when coming in. I would highly recommend just watching, observing, and appreciating those who make our food.The 2 master chefs who worked in the noddle cooking area played well off each other like Yin and Yang, one prepping and cutting while the other cooks and plates the noddles. The fluidity of the noodles being dunked into the hot water and then garnished with spices was quite artistic and engineered to perfection without wasting a single ounce of energy.On this cold, rainy day I started off with an iced Thai Iced Tea which was delightful. And then I had an appetizer order of the Thai Curry dumplings which were delightful. To warm up my cold bones I had the Braised Duck Hand Made Noodles with 5 spice soy broth. The in house chili sauce on the side was so flavorful and brought each dish up a notch with a spicy flavor explosion. I also got 2 orders of their famous Crab and Pork Hand Made Egg Noodle dish to go. One for myself and one for my cousin that I brought back to DC with extra chili oil and it was still amazing 5 hours later!All in all, this is probably the top 2 best Thai places I’ve been too, the other being Lotus of Siam (James Beard Award) in Las Vegas. Run, don’t walk here!!
Review №4
2022-06-10Between a 4 and a 5 so rounding up. Good to great taste, good portions, average NYC prices.Tried the fried tofu, pad Thai, and I think it was the crab and roast pork egg noodles. Texture for both the pad Thai and egg noodles (which I believe they make themselves?) was great, and flavours were strong enough as well.I generally like tofu and liked the tofu dish they had, though was ordinary.Would come again.
Review №5
2022-05-04Was looking for a Thai option near times square and found this small but great authentic Thai place.Food was spectacular. Ordered the rachuburi pork and crab noodles, pad kee Mao, thier special Thai curry dumpling, pappaya salad and the sticky rice with mango.Great customer service, our sever Gigi was constantly paying attention to the table and provided great suggestions.Portion size and price was reasonable for such a awesome meal.
Review №6
2022-01-25Im a Taurus, I enjoy food More than anything in the world. When I first went to Pure I had no idea what to expect. The minute I got in, magic happened. The place is tiny and perfect. The food is supreme. Pad Thai made my night and those dumplings omg. From that time till today, is my must go to restaurant every time I visit NY.
Review №7
2022-03-25Very nice and helpful staff. The people are very welcoming.We ordered mixed appetizers to share and two entrees. All were very tasty and in accordance with the description in the menu.+ : the handmade noodle station
Review №8
2022-06-24Its a small cozy place. We loved the food. We went for pad thai noodles and veg steamed dumplings. I suggest going for spice level 1 if your heat/spice tolerance is low. The staff is friendly.
Review №9
2021-11-17Pure Thai is the best Thai restaurant in nyc. I know…it’s a bold statement.It may not be the prettiest or the best on customer service but when it comes to the food, just wow. I probably been to about 20 Thai restaurants in Manhattan and over 100 across the globe and this place must be my top 5.I had quite high expectations coming in and when your expectations are high, it tend to lead to disappointment, but it wasn’t the case here. When I took my first bite of the papaya salad, my first thought was…yes, yes, this is how it’s meant to taste. This is the perfect balance of flavors.And then heading to the noodle soup, on first sip. I just pictured myself on a small little sail boat eating these noodles back in Thailand. It was just perfect.I had to force myself to eat slowly so that I can savor the experience. I can probably go on and on, but let me conclude with this:If you’re Thai, you’ll love it here. If you’re not Thai, you’ll love it here. Everyone will love it here. This spot is freaking amazing and I’ll be back to try other dishes.
Review №10
2021-12-13This is the second time Ive visited Pure Thai Cookhouse- the last time was 3 years ago and I remembered being blown away. This time did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious. There arent enough words to describe how amazing the food is here. On top of that the vibe of the restaurant and the staff are also wonderful. Highly recommend.