Ngam
(Now Closed)Thai Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Ms HeleneOctober 1, 2017Poached salmon in a skillet with vegetables and sticky rice $22. Appetizer sampler is the right amount of 4 between 2 for $22. Book ahead.
Roll CMarch 17, 2014Everything on the menu is amazing - loved the Chiang Mai fries, Kale fried rice and Green Curry. Pro tip: have a couple of Muay Thai's while you're at it! Kid friendly, our girls had a blast.
Jin MoonAugust 12, 2017Love that their Pad Kee Mao's spicy level is on par with Thai-spice. Spicy level is no joke. They add really good vegetables like king oysters and fresh peppercorn.
Nick AndlingerJanuary 26, 2016Curry so good I drank the broth. Spicy really means spicy and I love it. On point wings. That green tea sticky rice though 🔥🔥🔥
Kristi LeeMay 29, 2014Best sweet potato fries and shrimp pad thai of my life. Everything was nice except my server taking away my dish and glass when I still had last piece and last sip of things. ):
Ruby AnayaOctober 26, 2014I love this place. Pomegranate mimosa is perfect. Tom Kha soup is smooth and just the right spice. Green curry fried rice could be spicier but I'll just ask for more spice next time.
Adil IbrahimNovember 3, 2015I rarely come across great Thai ever since I attended cooking school in Thailand. Ordered the Red Curry here and it was just the perfect amount of spice and tangy — the place is really loud, though!
Honghui YuAugust 19, 2014By far, my favorite East Village Thai restaurant. Old-school pad thai, Chiang Mai fries, and green curry fried rice are just some of the delicious items to be had here.
Huich InFebruary 3, 2015The chicken pad see ew is perfectly spicy. Don't pass on the burger because it's a Thai joint...this is the perfectly thai style/flavored burger. I could eat here every day.
TamiiAugust 19, 2013Get the lamb massaman roti pot pie! It's tender, chewy, moist and perfectly seasoned lamb covered in a layer of creamy sweet potato and topped with a "crust" reminiscent of Asian pancakes and naan.
Betsy SwannMarch 17, 2013Never had a bad meal here. Have had all the curries, the lamb roti pot pie, mushroom spring rolls, wings, pork belly, and of course my fave zucchini pad Thai... All cooked to perfection.
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Start with the Crispy Chicken “Laab” with Sesame Sticky Rice ($14), then devour a bowl of the Classic Pad Thai ($12) or Papaya Pad Thai ($16). Read more
Connie ChiuNovember 10, 2014Come with the understanding that this is Thai fusion and it will be delicious. Don't get traditional dishes; go to Thai terminal instead. Try the lamb pot pie; really good!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 23, 2012A very simple and industrial space where you’ll enjoy Pumpkin Fries, Chicken Wings, Chicken Pot Pie and Cutie Duckling. Chef Hong will greet you herself.
Harumi UJuly 27, 2014During brunch hours they serve brunch food (option of bottomless drinks for a price) or regular lunch food. Roti & egg pancake was very nice. More roti than egg - to my taste bus
Simon KratzerJuly 20, 2017My favorite Thai place in the city. Squid and pork shoulder are just amazing.
Everything is amazing, modern Thai. Great price point. Cozy, communal, energetic. Book a ressie on Open Table to insure you get in. 1/2 block from 3rd Avenue L train.
My new favorite Thai place! The drunken noodles were perfectly spicy and addictively delicious! Everything coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled amazing.
Eliza ChangMarch 15, 2015Fantastic pad thai: delicate, complex, fresh flavors. Surf & turf for two was a delicious and well-executed platter of protein 💪. Chicken soup is 👌 as well.
Datrianna MeeksMarch 20, 2016Drunken noodles are amazing! Also, I love that calamari is one of the proteins you can add to any dish!
Emily L.April 29, 2013Dinner: Phenomenal. Their duck pad thai was cooked perfectly. Lobster Ravioli was spicy and rich. Their thai burger could have been a tad better but the fries are delish- dip into garlic sauce!
Wilson ZhouApril 28, 2014Hong Thaimee, the chef and owner of this unassuming Thai restaurant in the East Village, having worked the kitchens of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market and Chiang Mai’s Mandarin Oriental.
the Thai burger is sooooo good. come for drunch and have bottomless drinks like lychee mimosas and mango bellinis.
Victoria MoyJuly 30, 2013I could eat the Wings and Som Tam with sticky rice every meal. Every item has a sight twist from the typical thai in the states. But still maintains authenticity.
Ina LiAugust 30, 2015If you are looking for Thai for a healthier twist, this is the place. But I'm more for the traditional, greasy yet super fragrant Thai dishes in hole in a wall kind of places.
Jay LMarch 13, 2015Best green curry I've had in Manhattan...tastes of coconut milk and spices instead of bullion. Dark Night was good but little too oily
- Nick AndlingerFebruary 25, 2015The go-to thai delivery spot. Drunken noodles and pad Thai were fantastic. Finally found a place that actually makes dishes spicy enough.
Awesome pad thai, and weird to say but really delicious Thai Burger. If you're in the EV and looking to try something different. Go for it!
Pad Thai is classic, but be as adventurous as the menu and order the Dark Knight, Shiitake Mushroom Spring Rolls, a Thai Burger or some Green Curry Fried Rice
Nicky K.September 18, 2014Not only one of the best Thai restaurants in nyc but one of the best restaurants period. Papaya noodle pad Thai is a must. Yum 😍
Jacob MenseMarch 1, 2016Everything is great at Ngam. Personal favorites Pad See Eu and basil chicken fried rice. Top THAI restaurant in NYC by a mile- Anastasiia SavinaJune 5, 2016Coconut Mojito is a must!) Food is just delicious, everything! We came a group of 5 and tried almost all on the menu.
Duygu BasaranSeptember 22, 2012It's my first time here and I had a mixed experience. My friend ordered the half chicken and it came raw. I ordered the Thai burger and it was great. I don't think I will come back.
Mikahla VicinoMay 29, 2017Fast, friendly and delicious. You can't go wrong with pad Thai and pad see yew.
Jenny W.May 26, 2013Amazing Thai cocktails. Papaya Pad Thai was the table favorite, along with the curried soft shell crab special. New fav Thai spot in NYC
GloriaSeptember 17, 2014Delicious pad thai! Free drink came with my order. Coconut juice and Thai iced tea were sweet and refreshing (and free with an order)
diana jinSeptember 27, 2015Sit at the counter and watch the chefs cook up a storm. Super fresh ingredients, heathy options, and so much flavor!
John AApril 20, 2015Lively atmosphere for fresh farm to table thai cooking. Recommend green curry, and som tum salad, and the Dark Knight.
Christian DickmannApril 19, 2015Get the drunken noodles or the red curry. Both were great. The green papaya salad looked amazing. I need to try it.
Kirsten PowerMarch 17, 2013Second best egg on a meal I've ever had- dish is the "quack and kale". Comparable to the egg+mushroom pizza at ABC Kitchen
Deep GujralOctober 9, 2017Favorite Thai restaurant in east village. Ask to dine at the common table and make some new friends- jena savioMay 6, 2015Black squid noodles with fried calimari is just incredible. Sweet potato fries are unique, unlike anywhere else. Nothing bad on this whole menu
Rewan PartiMarch 2, 2015Crab and pineapple salad are a must have! The drunken noodles are delicious. Have a reservation before you come here!
Lou AllenMay 2, 2015Pad thai with papaya noodles is yummy and light. Try the east villager cocktail.
Abigail KofflerJune 3, 2015Make a reservation! Or sit at the bar and try pad Thai with papaya or zucchini noodles.
Jordan PickApril 8, 2016Been here 5 times and still haven't had anything that I didn't love. This place is EXCELLENT. Superb service, too.
AmateurConciergeAugust 11, 2015Anglicized fun Thai food for the NYUers. Reasonably priced and pretty tasty but not particularly authentic. Chiang Mai fries are tasty but not at all fries. Skip the a watermelon slaw & weak cocktails
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We serve artisanally prepared modern interpretations of classic Thai comfort food, inspired by the childhood memories of our chef, Ngamprom “Hong” Thaimee.
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- Mon–Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
(212) 777-8424
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Free
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