Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieClassic Thai dishes and drinks by a lauded restaurant group in a kitschy-cool, diner-style setting.
What to order: Uncle Boon’s Crab Fried Rice · Thai Disco Fries · Uncle Boon’s Coconut Sundae · Stuffed Cabbage Tom KhaaFrom Google Maps reviews.
While visiting NY, our daughter wanted to have lunch with our niece at a Thai restaurant, I and my wife just followed. It's a very crowded place and people are waiting for a long time. We had to wait so I went to get some coffee. No drinks from outside, so when the time for us to sit, I had to stayed outside to finish my just bought coffee before coming in. The restaurant is packed and the tables are small but very cozy IMHO. Again, my daughter ordered everything. I was just there to eat. The se
Enjoyed this place so much we went right back the next day. The cheessteak was one of the best I've ever had. It started true to what makes a Philly cheessteak a homerun (ribeye, melted cheese sauce and a good roll) but with the addition of Thai basil, chilis and garlic that elevated the flavor and spice without making it something else. French toast was unique and delicious. Build your own spring rolls hit. Would definitely recommend and go back to try other things.
If you ever loved Uncle Boons, Thai Diner will definitely feel familiar—but it doesn’t quite hit the same highs. Service was fast and attentive, which set a great tone, but the food ended up being pretty hit or miss. The som tum salad was a standout and easily one of the best things on the menu—bright, balanced, and genuinely exciting. The crab fried rice had excellent texture and plenty of fresh crab, but the flavor just didn’t have that same depth Boons used to deliver. The mussels and fries
From the Dec 3, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.