Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieThis warm, colorful neighborhood eatery provides classic Thai cuisine, plus beer & wine.
What to order: Mango Sticky Rice · Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Basil Noodle) · Tom Kha SoupFrom Google Maps reviews.
Hero Thai & Izakaya is such a fun and memorable dining spot. One of the cutest things on the menu is their Thai iced tea with a teddy bear shaped ice, which slowly dissolves into the drink such a creative and adorable touch. 🧸🧋 The food was just as impressive. The Pad See Ew had perfectly cooked noodles with rich, savory flavor, and the Pad Gra Pow with chicken was incredibly aromatic, spicy, and satisfying. Great combination of playful presentation and seriously delicious Thai food! 🍜🔥
Seeking an authentic Thai experience? This is the place to go; the food was well prepared and severed in an authentic Thai format. Staff were pleasant and very accommodating. The establishment itself could do with a make over, its dated and from the outside dose not seem too welcoming. It does little justice for the great experience that awaits inside.
Thank you so much for reaching out. I want to apologize for not taking the time initially to write a full review, as your business and your response truly deserve it. I want to assure you that my four-star rating is meant as a huge compliment. Astoria has an incredibly competitive food scene, and for a local business to maintain this level of excellence—especially given the current economic climate we are all navigating—is a massive achievement. In my book, these four stars carry the weight of a
From the Jun 26, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.