Mao Mao is a fun subterranean Thai restaurant in Bushwick that specializes in ya dong, a fermented, herb-based liquor.

Like its East Village location, Somtum Der in Red Hook makes consistently good Thai food. Plus they have a backyard.

May Kaidee is a small vegan Thai spot in LES with great curries.

The Nuaa Table is a Thai spot in Prospect Heights where you should go to eat Jasmine tea-smoked ribs on their turf-covered outdoor patio.

Nur Thai is a halal Thai spot in Rego Park with great steaks and mocktails.

This Thai vendor in Essex Market specializes in Hainan chicken rice and crispy fried chicken bánh mì.

Top Thai Vintage is a halal Thai spot in Greenwich Village with great crispy tamarind duck.

7 Elephants is a takeout-only Thai spot on East Broadway that makes a delicious, peanutty massaman curry.

Thai Farm Kitchen’s Seaport location serves some of the best Thai food in Manhattan.

Little Tiffin is our go-to for Thai takeout and delivery in Greenpoint, and it should be yours too.

Tong is a Thai spot in Bushwick that serves a bunch of great snacky plates.

Jintana Thai Farmhouse serves some of the best Thai food in Park Slope.

Soothr is a Thai restaurant on East 13th Street with a gazebo-like backyard and Bangkok specialties that are difficult to find in NYC.

There’s only one thing at the menu at Eim Khao Mun Kai: a Thai version of Hainanese chicken. It comes with a side of broth, and it’s very good.

Dek Sen is a small, cash-only Thai spot in Elmhurst that excels at dessert. Get the pad kee mao, and be sure to try the massive milo sizzling roti.

Khao Nom is a counter-service spot in Elmhurst, and it’s a great place to sit down, eat some quick khao moo dang, and grab a few desserts to-go.