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Pure Thai Cookhouse

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"We went to Pure Thai Cookhouse on a Sunday lunch time. It is on 9th Avenue between 51st and 52nd Street, a small cosy establishment. When we walked..."

Sue McDonald, Truly Scrumptious

"On a Saturday night there was a short weight however it merited each second. The administration was stunning. The staff is so darn cordial! The..."

Shakti Arora

"Great food and serviceJust two blocks from the theater district- this tiny Thai place was great. You may walk right by but it’s worth..."

Meher Joshi

"We ate here on the way to the theatre. The menu looked odd compared to what we're used to, fairly limited, but the food was great, very spicy and..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"This place is in high demand, but well worth the wait. The food was excellent and the staff most helpful. We were attending the theater and our extra..."

Naresh Dhiman

"Very nice small place with good food. I liked duck soup very much. I don't like that the restaurant doesn't make tables reservations. Prices are..."

Katarzyna Jakociuk

"It’s a small place located in Hell’s kitchen and offer a good selection of Thai food , from rice to ramen soups . The service is very fast and..."

Komal Khattar

"Food and serviceAn innocuous-looking shop but the place was packed with Asians longing for some asian food. The dry noodle I had was very..."

Aaradhya

"Small, cosy and authentic Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Be prepared for a wait to be seated, but it is normally fairly quick. We chose a range..."

Sara Gibson

"Went there on a Saturday afternoon and I my choice was the obvious pad thai. It was the only thing I tried at Pure Thai and, to be honest, I'm too..."

Mariana Lourenço

"The food was amazingThe staff so friendly Small place. They don't take reservations so you'll have to wait....but it worth itThumbs up..."

Pat Bellavance

"What an amazing afternoon... The best Thai food I've ever tried! The Ratchburi Dry Noodles were such a revelation. The perfect taste, healthy as..."

Ana Filipa Gonçalves

"Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of the few authentic Thai eateries in Manhattan (the rest of them are all in Queens). Housed amongst several noodle shops..."

The Restaurant Fairy

"This little Thai joint serves probably one of the best Thai food in the city! Their menu differs from the ubiquitous standard Thai restaurant menu in..."

Maureen O’Connell (Scholastic)

"Ordered Ratchaburi Crab and Pork Dry Noodles ...and it was excellent. Loved everything about it. Definitely will be back to try their..."

Patricia Sari [IG @patriciasari ]

"Food is delicious and service exceptional. We were out walking on our first evening in NY. We looked at the Thai menu and talked to several people..."

Leigh Lowery

"This place is a true authentic Thai restaurant - trust me on this one as I am born and raised in Bangkok. The food was so delicious it was exactly..."

Benzypooh

"Not really a fan of thai food but thought I'd still give it a go ... Chicken curry puffs had a nice samoosa like filling with light puff pastry and a..."

Hensen Lawrence

"The food is delicious and the portions are very large. The atmosphere is cozy and busy and hot (in the summer). The service wasn't great but the food..."

HangryGirl

"It took me a few minutes to find PTC because it's wedged between many other eclectic restaurants in Hell's Kitchen! It's tiny and narrow, decorated..."

Nicoleslaw

"Lovely food - fresh & full of flavour. Good service and really great..."

Linda

"Fabulous. Tried this little gem while on vacation and wanted to go back the next day but they were closed for the 4th. Highly recommend papaya salad..."

Sunnypany

"In the sea of mediocre Thai restaurants in Hells Kitchen, comes a new beacon of decent hope from Pure Thai Cookhouse . Pure Thai, from the same..."

Han And Diana

"I was in NYC for work a couple weeks ago and since I was on a time crunch, I wanted to find a restaurant that was accessible, cheap, ethnic (that..."

Anna's Appetite

"I probably frequent Thai restaurants more than any other type. While I'm always looking to try a new one, I was especially excited to try Pure. It is..."

Lady T

"Every person who has been to Pure Thai Cookhouse has LOVED it; calling it incredibly spicy, incredibly delicious Thai food in a very casual,..."

Fritosandfoiegras

"Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of the few authentic Thai eateries in Manhattan (the rest of them are all in Queens). Housed amongst several noodle shops..."

The Restaurant Fairy

"I can’t speak to much else on the Pure Thai menu, except for one thing: Their Krabi seafood noodle soup. The menu notes that it’s “not..."

Foodforfel

"I know I will receive a lot of flak for this one, but I have to be honest. I recently enjoyed a Thai meal in Manhattan. Shocking, yes, as usually I..."

Eat The World NYC

"I love this place! Great atmosphere and decorations, reminded me of back home in Asia (Vietnam and Thailand). Foods are amazingly delicious. Very..."

Han Tran

"Super reliable place for dinner! Even on a busy Friday night, just called in advance and a 30 min walk later our table was ready. Love the vibe too,..."

Kristina Inouye

"If you wanna eat real Thai and authentic cuisine that is best place in New York near to Times Square food is very tasty. Staff is very helpful..."

gurpreet singh

"It was my first time eating Thai food. I liked some of the food but wished it was seasoned more. The fried chicken wings were great. Steamed chicken..."

Rosalind D. Ross

"PureThai belongs in the all-star category for Thai / Asian Food in NYC. They have Hell's Kitchen prices, but one of the places that is really worth..."

Taylor Peissner

"Food was fantastic and the servers were top notch. They all were very friendly, kept our glasses filled, and removed trash and empty plates almost..."

Suzette Thompson

"Very nice restaurant with Thai music playing. The food tasted great, everything on the menu is good. The papaya salad is my personal favorite. The..."

Ivy W

"I love their crab fried rice! The green curry with squid was also delicious. But their pad see ew was too sweet for..."

Yihong Chen

"The pork and crab noodle dish was really flavorful and yummy. The special dried beef salad was tasty but smaller than expected. The pad kee mao..."

Thang Phu

"Very authentic Thai food. Noodles are all soooo good but I dislike the green dumplings and spring roll. Best Thai in NYC but the place is kind of..."

Meiyan Wu

"Great place. For starters got the chicken satay buns and the fried chicken wings. Both taste nice. For mains got the chicken fried rice and chicken..."

Bhakti Dalvi

"Quick spot for Thai food, or a relaxed atmosphere for friends. I got the Pad see ew with beef. The noodles were perfect and they gave a large helping..."

Dan Wunderli

"Love authentic thai noodle soup in different style but not included with the noodle part. (it’s very difficult to find in the US) I went there 2..."

Pharuewisa P.

"This location is small and congested however the taste of the food beats everything else to convince you to go there. Everything we ordered was..."

Sridhar Gubba

"This restaurant came recommended to us by a good friend from NY during our visit there. It was absolutely incredible. The food and experience was so..."

Kaitlin Kuhn

"The food here is great, it’s still great! We always come here for date night. HOWEVER, their PORTIONS got small and PRICE went UP! but the food is..."

Cynthia

"Cozy, delicious Thai spot offering a well curated menu of classics and daily specials. The service was friendly and fast and the ambiance was casual..."

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