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Pure Thai Cookhouse

Thai Restaurant$$$$

Hell's Kitchen, New York

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Pure Thai Cookhouse

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Ranked #2 for dumplings in Hell's Kitchen
The experts at Time Out New York and Serious Eats recommend this place
"The Ratchaburi Crab & Pork Dry Noodles are to die for."(35 Tips)
"Get the pad thai, the curry puffs, the steamed buns, get everything."(21 Tips)
"Sukhothai Pork Noodle Soup is super authentically delicious!!"(19 Tips)
"The steamed vegetable dumplings are the best appetizer on the menu!"(17 Tips)

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Wejdan ✨April 15, 2016
Chicken curry puffs are great,Pad Thai was ok, chili turmeric beef was delicious but I wish the taste of the lime leaf isn't that strong.Waiting time could take up to 30 mins, but the service is fast.
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The Athenian ChicMay 4, 2018
Do not get put off by the tiny space and line. The food here is SO worth it. Get the pad thai, the curry puffs, the steamed buns, get everything. Service is incredibly efficient and quick.
ChristinaApril 14, 2016
Crab noodles is delicious. Homemade egg noodles and a bit soury sauce that's delicious. Prices are very reasonable but wait is typically very long because the restaurant is small
Upvoted Sep 18
John AJuly 6, 2015
One of the better Thai restaurants on 9th Avenue. Recommend the papaya salad - medium spicy gets you a nice bit of heat. Rest of dishes are fresh and flavorful. Plan to queue up to get a seat.
Laura AlbersMay 20, 2023
First time here but I’ll be back. Quick, friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Pad see ew with beef is a touch sweet but delicious and nice ratio of beef and broccoli to noodles.
ElisaJanuary 29, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Their Kao soi is solid and a nice compliment to the crab & pork dry noodles. There’s a wait even on snow days. Come during off peak (afternoon) to avoid wait!
CarrieAugust 8, 2021
Other than the peppers in the papaya salad being extremely hot, it was very good. I also enjoyed the mixed appetizers, which includes curry puffs, curry dumplings, and spring rolls.
J. LongoDecember 17, 2018
Excellent option for hungry, ramen-weary folks near Lincoln Center. Cozy & snug at times, but the food is more than worth a few bump-ins. Great character, great spices & great for repeat visits.
Michael CMarch 18, 2017
Everything we had was pretty awesome. 2 drinks, 2 apps, 2 entrees. All were terrific. Server was helpful as well.
KonstantinMarch 21, 2018
Been here 10+ times
One of the best if not the most delicious Thai authentic place in the city! Friendly staff, great service. A+ overall. Everything we tried was tastylicious!
Rita BaltazarOctober 15, 2017
Ratchaburi Crab & Pork Dry Noodles is delicious! Fried rice also. For starter try the Steamed Beef Buns.
Albert FreemanApril 23, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Excellent & very authentic Thai, not the usual Isaan or Bangkok style fare found in NYC. Particularly enjoyed the turmeric beef & the fresh herbs in all the dishes, particularly the salads.
Nauman NoorSeptember 18, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Still the go destination for street Thai food in Manhattan. In winter, noodle soup is hearty and warm try though easy to OD on carbs
David SteinMay 11, 2019
Best Thai in Manhattan. The jungle chicken and anything involving noodles are where it's at.
Simon KratzerDecember 25, 2016
Authentic Thai restaurant with very friendly service and cheap drinks.
Noah WeissMay 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Top 3 Thai food in NYC and great value. Sukhothai Pork Noodles Soup and Wok Chili Tumeric with Beef are both fantastic.
Sung HwangFebruary 14, 2016
Definitely get the pork noodle soup. The papaya salad is good too. Authentic and the best. But don't get pad thai. I think its their worst dish..(lol) get it in a less authentic place.
Dan SohaydaMay 12, 2019
Good food small space. We were able to walk in during lunch rush on a Saturday so don’t skip it thinking it’ll be too crowded. Only negative is I wish the portion I had was bigger!
Joey JJanuary 21, 2018
Pad Kee Moa, steamed 🥟 ‘s, pork buns, and pad Thai. Can’t go wrong with this place. Great Thai food. There is always a wait though. Beware.
John ColglazierMarch 31, 2019
This was the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten. Highly recommend, even if there’s a wait!
SaeedJanuary 2, 2020
small cozy restaurant with quality food and good service. noodle soup is really yummy 😋, shrimp and calamari salad was really tasty
Emily WilsonSeptember 20, 2015
The spicy beef salad is SO SPICY (but so good). The ratchaburi crab and pork dry noodles are also quite good.
Heather CApril 28, 2014
Incredible food. As good or better as food we had in Thailand. Get the pad see eew or any noodle dish. Noodles are so fresh. Worth the wait & can't wait to go back again soon.
Tali B. GoldsheftMarch 28, 2014
Everything is great. The sake that comes in a can is great. The ginger curry calamari is great. The pad see ew is...also great. And the mango sticky rice dessert- freaking great.
Agnes KumalaJuly 8, 2013
Order the ribs, curry puff and papaya salad for appetizers. Pork and crab noodle is great and so does the sukhotai noodle. Pad see euw beef is tasty. Close it with mango sticky rice! Nyammm
Angela IsabelOctober 16, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Get their signature pork and crab noodle soup - but with soup on the side and vermicelli noodles instead! You won't regret it!
Matthew ThorntonMay 17, 2019
Did a four entree sharing thing with friends and everything was amazing! Thai tea was the best I’ve ever had also.
CatherineJanuary 26, 2015
Our waiter was very considerate, he even provided us with a service cup of Thai iced tea, which was delicious. Their original thai beer Singha was a great choice. Lovely place.
AAugust 28, 2019
Eater: noodles such as the crab and pork noodles, or Nakhon-Pathom duck noodle soup. Curry puffs are the best in town, and the raw crab version of green papaya salad is a revelation not for the timid.
Ki ChoiMarch 31, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Hands down best Thai in NYC. Michelin star worthy based on flavor alone. Affordable and everything is delicious. Can get cramped during peak times.
Ernesto GutierrezMarch 24, 2016
For appetizers the chicken curry puffs and the steamed beef buns. The nakorn-Patom duck noodles soup is superb, lots of flavor. I found the crab and pork dry noodles too plain in comparison.
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)May 16, 2015
Great authentic food but watch the spicy level, they make it really hot if you want it hot. Get the shrimp and calamari salad! Perfectly grilled!
Bree CMarch 15, 2017
Amazing food! Went with 3 people and everyone loved their food. Really nice atmosphere. The staff was great.
Andrew IbrahimFebruary 4, 2017
Brilliant Thai food...reminiscent of being in Thailand. Ask to make it hot hot hot... Ribs and veg dumplings are great.
SunainaJanuary 11, 2015
One of my fav Thai places in the city. The spices and flavors are balanced. Team your dish with the coconut juice and everything will sit well in your tummy.
Sivan DaganJune 29, 2017
Amazing! The dumplings were so special and delicious, lots of great wok dishes. Great Thai ambient- worth a visit!
Carlos SanchezApril 27, 2015
Divine - Duck Noodles & Shrimp and Calamari Herb Salad were out of this world. The Ratchaburi Noodles were good too, but a bit overhyped.
Peter PNovember 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This is the best Thai resto on Ninth Ave. Definitely try the Ratchaburi Noodles with crab and pork. I prefer it with soup, but it's great dry as well. Also, try the Chicken Curry Puffs!
Yan Liang SimAugust 2, 2016
Authentic vibe - you'll forget that you're in NYC when you're in here. Great food. Get here just before opening time to snag a spot without a wait.
Oui WongOctober 24, 2016
Been here 25+ times
The noodles are particularly good here. I'm from Thailand and all the noodles dishes remind me of home!
Jens LindemannMarch 5, 2016
Had the jungle curry fried rice: rice was mushy (not crunchy like supposed), spiciness was taste overpowering. Som tam was great, like in northern Thailand. Music very loud, but Thai-pop ought to be.
EileenJanuary 3, 2018
Been here 5+ times
I always get the Ratchaburi Crab & Pork Dry Noodles and never regret it. Nakorn-Patom Duck Noodles Soup is also good. Expect to wait ~1 hour for a table
Tristan TranOctober 16, 2013
We waited about 30 minutes to have a seat... always a good sign when a place is crowed in New York! My duck soup was good, but I recommend you order something safe like the pad thai or pad see-uh!
CherylMay 5, 2013
Finally, an authentic Thai restaurant as good as Thailand! I've lived in Hell's Kitchen for three years and tried many Thai restaurants in the area - this one is a winner!
Danielle JohnsonJune 9, 2015
The best Pad Thai I've ever had! Also papaya salad with crab was incredible. Rightly rated highest for Thai in New York. Massively recommend :)
Eudia van RavhostJuly 25, 2022
The staff is very friendly, it’s clean and we ate there twice.. everything we had was delicious
AlexJuly 25, 2016
Been here 5+ times
super delicious and harder to find that dishes, especially noodle soup dishes. both the beef and the duck noodle soups are incredible. the seafood one has some serious flavor. not to be missed.
Geoffrey SalvatoreNovember 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing food in a truly authentic atmosphere with excellent Service. Grab a drink at McCoys Pub next door while you wait for your table.
Chuck MerriamNovember 23, 2017
Wok chili pepper with chicken and spicy grilled beef salad were excellent. Dressing on the salad had a nice sweet and sour bite going on.
Dan LamApril 26, 2013
It's a pretty small restaurant, but the food is great. I recommend the Jungle Fried Rice, it's a medium spicy dish and it's very delicious. Have it with some Thai Iced Tea.

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