Authentic, spicy Thai food that rivals Bangkok's best & offers incredible value. A must-try in Queens!
This Thai eatery in Elmhurst is a haven for authentic and flavorful Thai cuisine, earning a spot on Michelin's guided list. Customers rave about the vibrant and spicy dishes, with many considering it one of the best Thai restaurants in the city, even comparing it favorably to options in Bangkok. The restaurant is lauded for its value, offering delicious meals that are significantly more affordable than those found in Manhattan.
This restaurant specializes in authentic Thai cuisine, with a strong emphasis on spicy and flavorful dishes. Customers frequently recommend the 'yum pla duk fu' salad, 'Southern Spicy Minced Pork', and various papaya salads. While many dishes are highly praised for their authenticity and spice level, one user noted that the Panang curry sauce was runny. The restaurant is also recognized by Michelin for its guided Bib Gourmand status.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'yum pla duk fu' salad, Southern Spicy Minced Pork (Kua Kling), Miang Kha Na, various papaya salads (especially with salted crab or fermented shrimp paste), and mango sticky rice. Duck Panang is suggested as a non-spicy option."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Thai dishes, often highlighting its exceptional spiciness and value for money compared to Manhattan establishments.
Important Note
Some users have noted inconsistencies in spice levels, with dishes sometimes being less spicy than requested ('Thai medium' or 'Thai spicy' not being intensely hot for some). One user mentioned a runny sauce in the Panang curry.
"User lists Saranrom Thai as a go-to affordable restaurant."
Positive"This user bookmarked Saranrom Thai because of how delicious their whole fried fish looks in reviews."
Positive"Saranrom Thai is a Thai place that serves fried whole red snapper."
Positive"The original poster's dad really enjoyed the whole fried red snapper with sweet chili sauce at Saranrom Thai."
Positive"This commenter recommends trying dishes with sator (stink bean/petai) and salted crab in the papaya salad at Saranrom, indicating a liking for funky or strong flavors."
Positive"In response to CabassoG's recommendation of Miang Kha-Na, the original poster agrees it's very good and adds Kua Kling to their list for a future visit, noting that they feel they've barely explored the offerings."
Positive"The commenter strongly recommends the Miang Kha-Na and Kua Kling dishes from Saranrom, particularly if one enjoys spicy food."
Positive"Saranrom is noted as a Michelin-recommended Thai restaurant in Elmhurst. The user specifically recommends the mango salad over crispy catfish shreds, describing its combination of bright, tart mango with shatteringly crispy catfish."
Positive"Saranrom Thai is listed as a recommended Asian restaurant."
Positive"The user recommends the mango sticky rice at Saranrom Thai."
Positive"The user mentions that Saronrom offers Miang Kha-Na, which is a specialized dish. Although the preparation is mixed beforehand, it's still a favorite dish of the commenter."
Positive"The papaya salad with salted crab from Saranrom Thai in Elmhurst is a recommended appetizer."
Positive"Miang Kha Na from Saranrom is mentioned as a recommended dish."
Positive"The mango salad from Saranrom Thai was also mentioned as very good."
Positive"The duck penang was listed as a favorite."
Positive"The pineapple duck curry from Saranrom Thai was highly recommended."
Positive"Saranrom Thai in Elmhurst is mentioned as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"This commenter distinguishes between Saranrom for sit-down service and its sibling Khao Nom, noting Saranrom is stellar in all ways except for not using ground pork."
Positive"This commenter confirms Saranrom is the spot and also recommends Ayada and Taste Good (for Malaysian food), highlighting that many Thai restaurants in the area are good."
Positive"This opinion seconds the recommendation for Saranrom, praising it and mentioning their kua kling curry is very spicy."
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