Nusara - Elmhurst

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Nusara

Nusara
3.9 / 5 (199 reviews)

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Nestled in Queens, Chao Thai stands out as a beacon of authentic Thai culinary delights. The restaurant transforms familiar dishes into extraordinary experiences, offering everything from crispy duck in Penang curry to perfectly balanced mango salad with soft shell crab. Diners rave about the jungle curry and flavorful noodle soups, with many appreciating the fresh ingredients and careful preparation. With a cozy atmosphere and BYOB policy, Chao Thai invites guests to savor its offerings—like fried rice and unique appetizers—while enjoying a quick yet fulfilling meal. A must-visit for anyone seeking genuine Thai flavors!.

Last update: 10.04.2026 from: Gerardo

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 199 reviews
gerardo-aponte-stude
11.06.2025

I have seen this restaurant a lot of times while walking into the train station. So, I decided to give it a shoot and have dinner here with a friend. I share a few appetizers with my friend. Num Tok Beef a salad that has grilled beef with onion,chili, lime juice and roasted rice with a touch of medium spiciest, be careful they don't play around went they talked aboutspicy food, although my palate could handle the degree of spices, it was spicier than I was expected, the beef was very juicythe lime gives it a great taste I recommend getting this to share because the portion is just perfect to share. Grilled Porkanother great appetizer to share with a party which is served with tamarind sauce, pork was cooked perfectly the sauce was agreat way to dip the pork to give that extra taste. For my main disk, I had the Drunken Noodles chicken I notice there was nota lot of protein on my plate, but the noddle was not bad but like the salad was spicier than I was expected. But overall was notbad. The place is pretty small so is kind of difficult to get a table. Another bad thing about the restaurant is that is onlycash so no debit or credit card accepted.

rafael-dlc-1
11.06.2025

If you want Thai food that taste like it came from Thailand, and probably made in the back by some lovely grandmas with their own recipes, this is the place. There?s a lot of great Thai food in the area, and this restaurant stands out for its tasty andcomplex offerings without being fancy. It?s cash only so hit the ATM before you get here. Sour sausage is one of the uniquedishes. I love all the noodles and the curries and if you can be adventurous, get some of the regional ones. My girlfriendsreally like the duck curry and I am a fan of the pork belly dishes. They?re also not afraid to give you some heat

anthony-loaiza-2
11.06.2025

Smaller establishment with amazing food. The dishes are full of flavor and well portioned. The service is great and the orders come out pretty quick if you're pressed for time. Cash only. Careful with spicy levels, you might end up surprised.

irene-luo-4
11.06.2025

Amazing soft shelled crab curry!!!! And we also got slow cooked pork leg also quite yummy! Hole in the wall type place, super low key. Thai tea with milk also great.

aisha-hassan-horse94
11.06.2025

I don't know why this place doesn't have a 5 star rating yet. This is the best place for Thai food in Queens. I've been coming here for years. Try the Raw Shrimp salad with garlic, cilantro. Holy monkeys, it's so damn good. Your regular dishes Kee Mao,Fried rice, PraKha King, all sauteed meats are always delicious but be adventurous and order other things off the menu, youcan't go wrong. Fish cakes, calamari, spring rolls , soft shell crabs, Thai iced tea are also great apps. Enjoy! Also, they'reCash Only!!!

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A little farther located is MTA-Grand Ave-Newtown, where you can also access the public transportation.

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