Best Dishes at Thai Diner
Egg Sandwich (Roti)
BreakfastCrispy, laminated roti enfolding spiced ground meat, onions, and a runny fried egg. Served with curry sauce for dipping. A Thai-fusion breakfast-meets-lunch item that balances savory, spicy, and comforting. Popular at brunch.
Khao Soi
CurriesCreamy coconut-curry broth with tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and a tangle of crispy fried noodles on top. Served with lime and pickled mustard greens. Thai Diner's version is balanced and deeply flavored — not overly sweet like some versions.
Pork Riblets with Green Mango
StartersTender, meaty rib nuggets coated in aromatic shrimp paste, served with tart green mango slices and a sweet fish sauce dipping sauce. Each bite is a balance of salty umami, tangy mango, and sweet-salty sauce. Crispy exterior, tender inside. A showstopping appetizer.
Crinkle-Cut Fries with Massaman Curry
SidesThai diner elevation of a French fry — thick-cut fries smothered in savory massaman curry (slow-cooked with peanuts and spices), topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and cool coconut cream drizzle. The contrast of hot curry, cold cream, and crunchy peanuts is textural delight. A signature carb side.
Thai Tea Babka French Toast
BreakfastDecadent brunch dish — rich chocolate babka dough studded with bright orange ribbons of Thai tea flavor, cooked until the exterior crisps and the chocolate melts. Served with condensed milk and ice cream on the side. Sweet, textured, visually striking.
About Thai Diner
Thai Diner opened in Nolita with a cult following for its elevated Thai comfort food. Every dish is executed at a high level — Michelin-recognized for good quality and good value. The entire menu is considered excellent (unusual for Thai restaurants), but reservations are nearly impossible to get and the wait is perpetually 45 minutes to over an hour.
Top 5 dishes at Thai Diner:
- Egg Sandwich (Roti) – 89% recommended(Signature)
- Khao Soi – 92% recommended(Signature)
- Pork Riblets with Green Mango – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Crinkle-Cut Fries with Massaman Curry
- Thai Tea Babka French Toast
Details
- Cuisine:
- Thai
- Price Range:
- $$
- Phone:
- +1 (646) 559-4140
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Takeaway
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
No reservations online — show up and put your name in. Expect 45 minutes minimum on weekends, longer on Saturdays. Go weekday lunch for shorter waits.
Best windows: Tuesday-Thursday lunch (12-1:30 PM) or right at 12 PM opening any day. Avoid 1-7 PM on weekends.
It's perpetually mobbed and the space is tight — not ideal for long, leisurely meals. Expect efficiency and energy.
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