Southern Thai w/ stylish ambiance. Memorable curries, seafood & desserts.
This Hell's Kitchen gem offers a refined take on Southern Thai cuisine, with a simple yet stylish ambiance perfect for any occasion. Known for its vibrant curries, fresh seafood, and flavorful rice and noodle dishes, Chalong delivers an authentic taste of Thailand. Don't miss their grilled shrimp in coconut curry or the decadent mango sticky rice for a truly memorable meal.
Specializing in Southern Thai flavors, Chalong is celebrated for its authentic curries, rice and noodle dishes, and seafood. Standout recommendations include the grilled shrimp in coconut curry, mango sticky rice, and various other curries like the goat curry and soft shell crab curry. Some users have also specifically praised the roti, fried fish, and unique dishes like the raw oyster salad.
"Highly recommended dishes include various curries (goat curry, soft shell crab curry, crab curry), roti, grilled shrimp in coconut curry, mango sticky rice, Pla Tod (fried fish), and unique items like the raw oyster salad and sator goong."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Southern Thai cuisine, highlighting it as a top choice in the area.
Important Note
Some reviews mention that the restaurant can be a bit loud and is on the pricier side.
"This restaurant was recommended by a commenter."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a place to try."
Positive"The user tried Chalong's custard curry, noting that while there were warnings for spice, the curry itself wasn't very spicy, suggesting a potential change in recipe."
Negative"This user mentioned Chalong as a place that used to have a spicy crab curry."
Neutral"Chalong is listed as a Thai restaurant near Midtown."
Positive"Chalong is mentioned as a dinner recommendation."
Neutral"Cha Long is listed as a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen."
Neutral"Chalong was recommended for Thai food."
Positive"Chalong's oysters are considered exceptionally good, ranking among the top 5 dishes in NYC for the commenter."
Positive"Chalong is listed among the commenter's favorite Thai restaurants."
Positive"Lists Chalong among recommended Thai restaurants, though notes they haven't tried specific dishes from the original post."
Positive"Exclaims that Chalong in Hell's Kitchen is fire, using multiple fire emojis to indicate strong approval."
Positive"Recommends Chalong for its Khao Kha Moo, noting that while quality has slipped at Ayada, Chalong still offers this dish."
Positive"Chalong is highly recommended, with specific dishes like Mee Pum Riang, Massaman Duck Confit, Jeeb Pu, Sator Goog, Crab Curry, and wings being suggested."
Positive"The crab curry and kee mao seafood at Chalong are mentioned as favorites."
Positive"Chalong is praised as great, in contrast to a negative experience at LumLum."
Positive"Chalong Southern Thai is highly regarded as potentially the best Thai in Hell's Kitchen, if not Manhattan."
Positive"This commenter asks if the original poster has tried Chalong, implying it is a notable Thai spot."
Neutral"Chalong is affirmed as one of the commenter's favorite Thai spots in the city."
Positive"Chalong is recommended as a good Thai restaurant."
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