Inventive Southern Thai w/ amazing seafood & curries. A stylish escape w/ tropical cocktails & a must-try mango sticky rice dessert.
This Hell's Kitchen gem serves up Southern Thai flavors with a focus on fresh seafood and curries. Known for its stylish yet simple decor, Chalong offers an escape from the typical tourist traps, providing an inventive menu with dishes like grilled shrimp in coconut curry and fried garlic-braised ribs. It's a spot perfect for a pre- or post-theater meal, complete with a tropical cocktail menu and a must-try mango sticky rice dessert.
Chalong specializes in Southern Thai cuisine with an emphasis on seafood and rich curries. Popular dishes include crab curry, goat curry, roti, and various seafood preparations. Customers rave about the authentic flavors and the unique dishes offered, such as the squid ink fried rice and raw oyster salad. The complimentary chicken wings with lunch specials are also a noted plus.
"Customers frequently recommend the roti, goat curry with roti, crab curry, seafood dishes, and the squid ink fried rice. The fried garlic-braised ribs and mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream are also highlighted."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Chalong, highlighting its unique Southern Thai cuisine, especially the seafood and curries. Many consider it a top-tier Thai restaurant in NYC, with specific dishes frequently recommended.
Important Note
Some reviews mention that the restaurant can be a bit loud and is on the pricier side, though generally considered worth it for the quality.
"This user seconded the recommendation for Chalong, noting that there are no bad choices on the menu."
Positive"The user recommends Chalong as a great Thai option in Hell's Kitchen."
Positive"Chalong is recommended for a slightly higher-end Thai dining experience."
Positive"Agrees with the recommendation for Chalong."
Positive"This Thai restaurant, which focuses on seafood, is delicious and located on 9th Ave, offering an escape from the Broadway crowds. The commenter frequently dines here before or after shows."
Positive"This user plans to visit Chalong soon based on recommendations."
Positive"Another user endorsed Chalong, having recently visited and found the food amazing. They particularly enjoyed the squid ink fried rice."
Positive"This user added a '+1' to the recommendation for Chalong, specifically praising their crab curry."
Positive"Chalong Southern Thai in Hell's Kitchen is highlighted as a favorite by this user."
Positive"The user recommended Chalong in Hell's Kitchen (at 51st and 9th Ave) as their favorite Thai spot in Midtown, also suggesting Sabai as a possibility."
Positive"Chalong is mentioned as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"Chalong was recommended as a Thai place to consider for a bite before or after the theatre."
Positive"Chalong is mentioned as one of multiple Thai restaurants along 9th Avenue in the theater district suitable for lunch."
Positive"Found the crab curry at Chalong to be ridiculously good."
Positive"Recommended the crab curry at Chalong."
Positive"Chalong was mentioned as one of the great Thai restaurants located on 9th avenue, a bit further west from the theater district."
Positive"This user recommended Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Super Club for Thai food, and also suggested Tyger for a cooler vibe with good Asian fusion food."
Positive"This user recommended Chalong along with Chada."
Positive"This user commented on Chalong Southern Thai, stating they haven't been but noting NYC has a lot of good Thai food, mentioning Fish Cheeks and Thai Diner as other options."
Neutral"This user recommended Chada Thai as a delicious Thai option, implying it's a good alternative."
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