Playground

"**CASH ONLY!!** I don't know if it was the random Thursday night we were out or if 5:30pm is the time for everyone in Jackson Heights to go to get cash, but it was a headache to get cash. Thus, my recommendation is to have cash BEFORE you come to Jackson Heights. There is a Bank of America ATM IN the station near the 74th Street exit and a Chase ATM on 75th Street outside the station. Both lines were long. I first stopped by to check out the wait time at 5:20, and it was pretty empty. I then went to grab cash. By the time my friend and I got cash, it was closer to 6pm, and we snagged the last table in the restaurant. My friend got a small tom yum soup ($8) and I got massamun curry with chicken ($16). There was a lot of raw cilantro in my friend's soup, and that was not to her taste. For me, the curry was less sweet than I am used to. I asked for mild spiciness, since other reviews mentioned authentic spice levels, and I had no issues with the spice level. The curry just reminded me more of a red curry than a massamun curry. For a place that is cash only, the prices are on the higher side. Since this is a similar price point to the Thai places in Woodside, I would prefer to go to those over this one, since they have larger spaces and are not cash only. Service here was fantastic! There were so many check-backs, everyone who helped us was extremely welcoming and friendly, and our waters were constantly refilled. They also did not pressure us in any way to leave, and kept offering to refill our water. Overall, the food was still good, so if you have cash and are in the area, it is definitely worth stopping by!"

"My bf’s fav thai restaurant in New York. Really authentic. Everything tastes so delicious. My fav is bbq pork, smells super great. The only downside is the shop is not spacious and too crowded."

"Eating well-cooked food isn't just about eating vegetables or shrimp. Delicious food makes people happy because it eats the heart of the person who made it. I enjoyed that kind of food today and I taste happiness on a lonely and sad day. I've eaten tom yum soup in many places in New York, but this place is by far the best!"

"Ordered out last week and I liked the food so much I ordered again yesterday and was not very happy with some dishes. The crispy eggnoodles with this gelatinous sauce the consistency was absolutely yucky. The crispy pork appetizer seemed made of low grade pork and too much of bones.The crispy duck salad was good but like 3 pieces of duck. Overall ok food. I will give them another try some day."