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CASH ONLY . Food was good and prices were reasonable. Only complaint is they add the tip on the bill regardless if theres 2 people within your party. So read the check and dont assume the tip is not included. Miscommunication with the server on his part. Our bill came out to $80+ but we only got sushi dinner($22), hamachi kama ($16), 1 cocktail ($10), foie gras roll ($20), and miso soup that would cost you less than $5. The check was handwritten so you cant see proper documentation and was not communicated about the tip, we over tipped them by $15-20. Overall food was good, service? Lacking.

Awesome small joint located downstairs from their address. Awesome decor and makes you feel like your back in Japan. This hidden gem helps satisfy your late night beer and food cravings. They serve sake, beer , sushi, ramen pasta and small plates like fried baby octopus and oysters and beef tongue. The staff is awesome and friendly. Only complaint would be more variety when ordering their sushi dinner platter. 12 pieces made up of 4 different fishes.

- Roast and Crispy pork - thinly sliced, the crispy pork is slightly crispy and pretty fatty, fortunately not too much of it. A sweet red sauce topped with sesame seed. Came with egg, cucumbers, and sausage. Not a huge fan of this dish, but might still come back and try something else

The food here isn't cooked... it's crafted by extremely talented chefs and its delicious. More importantly the owners and staff are fantastic people. One of my favorite places in all of New York.

T'was a soggy and snowy Monday evening... the night after Valentine's Day to be exact. Plans to come here this very night had been made in the weeks previous, and the weather seemed hardly the exigency for us to jettison this night's arrangements in lieu of either 1) a rain check or 2) perhaps even something a little more domestic. Upon arrival, myself and my dinner companion for the night noticed that we effectively had the entire place to ourselves; we were seated in (what I assume to be a place of honor) the small nook by the window... we were able to watch the snowflakes fall, and either disintegrate into oblivion upon touching the fiery hot lights adorning this place... or watch them form and amalgamate into something greater than itself (kinda like Voltron) upon joinder with their fellow snowflakes. The interior brought about pangs of nostalgia for time spent (once upon a time) in the Land of the Rising Sun (i.e. Nihon, Nippon, Japan). Basically, the dining room was a textbook utilitarian clinic on how to get maximum mileage out of minimum space (it doesn't hurt that AZNs are typically smaller framed, donged, titted, bootied, and bellied compared to compadres hailing from other more western parts of the globe... and I still think we look damn good... hell, maybe even better). The Japanese homeland would have been proud, and this space would fit in perfectly as an izakaya/sobya/ramenya or any other kind of "-ya" ("shop" and or "food kiosk/vendor space"... in the Japanese... depending on contextual placement) in the cramped byways of Neo-Tokyo. The makeshift (in appearance) menu, on plain white paper, with legible but not impeccable handwritten print, and finished off with a laminated coating, was certainly an eye-opening and risky initial gambit; at any rate, it was one that, both myself and my dinner companion for the evening, found quite charming. Besides, appearances aren't everything (90% of the battle for sure, but not errthang). That being said, the menu items, in retrospect, seemed to be pleasantly out of place when viewed in tandem/relation with the no-frills interior and bare-bones menu (as far as cosmetics are concerned, anyway...) of this spot. Sure, some izakaya staples were seen prominently mentioned on the menu (i.e. takoyaki (battered octo balls), deep fried "ika" (squid), yakisoba (pan fried noodles), and karaage chicken... to name a few; (un)fortunately, yours truly couldn't even venture a sample of most of these enumerated items, as the current temporal placement on the Liturgical calendar "requires" of me to make certain forbearance as to my lifestyle... thusly, consumption of certain products (booze, junk food, fried food), usage of certain applications (IG, FB, Twitter, Snapchat, and some of Yelp's more "social" aspects), and the oblation of some other particular activities that make me happy (at least in the short term) have been eliminated from my daily regimen (if only until the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior... uncomfortable yet?!?). Have no fear, yours truly should be back to his (relatively) debauched self come March 27th of 2016 A.D. So what did we eat? Certainly dishes that, as far as visual presentation is concerned, would be expected to be served at a classic sushi bar. With that in mind, we sampled and shared three dishes, two seemingly more "classic" offerings, and one more avant garde and fusion in nature. All in all, this place was quite a delightful find. And I need to give daps to the wayy out of place song selection (which would go terrifically as a soundtrack to the recently released "Deadpool"); lots of Queen (back to back songs?! I ain't complaining), some Journey, and the dude who sang the soundtrack for "Karate Kid"?!?!? Huge fan of such a weird song selection, and I'm even more a fan of this (kinda) weird place. I'll definitely be back, maybe a return visit is in order when the weather gets better...

I went for the spicy miso ramen. The bowl was pretty big and the favor I was ok with. The pasta selection they have looked interesting. I would come back here because it's not too far for me for a bowl of ramen.

Food is fab, the staff is great and friendly. Happy hour is good. A little pricy, but the location and everything else are worth it.

The food was great and the prices weren't bad. My only complaint is that i left smelling like fried food. Also, it is cash only.

CASH ONLY . Food was good and prices were reasonable. Only complaint is they add the tip on the bill regardless if theres 2 people within your party. So read the check and dont assume the tip is not included. Miscommunication with the server on his part. Our bill came out to $80+ but we only got sushi dinner($22), hamachi kama ($16), 1 cocktail ($10), foie gras roll ($20), and miso soup that would cost you less than $5. The check was handwritten so you cant see proper documentation and was not communicated about the tip, we over tipped them by $15-20. Overall food was good, service? Lacking.

Awesome small joint located downstairs from their address. Awesome decor and makes you feel like your back in Japan. This hidden gem helps satisfy your late night beer and food cravings. They serve sake, beer , sushi, ramen pasta and small plates like fried baby octopus and oysters and beef tongue. The staff is awesome and friendly. Only complaint would be more variety when ordering their sushi dinner platter. 12 pieces made up of 4 different fishes.

- Roast and Crispy pork - thinly sliced, the crispy pork is slightly crispy and pretty fatty, fortunately not too much of it. A sweet red sauce topped with sesame seed. Came with egg, cucumbers, and sausage. Not a huge fan of this dish, but might still come back and try something else

The food here isn't cooked... it's crafted by extremely talented chefs and its delicious. More importantly the owners and staff are fantastic people. One of my favorite places in all of New York.

T'was a soggy and snowy Monday evening... the night after Valentine's Day to be exact. Plans to come here this very night had been made in the weeks previous, and the weather seemed hardly the exigency for us to jettison this night's arrangements in lieu of either 1) a rain check or 2) perhaps even something a little more domestic. Upon arrival, myself and my dinner companion for the night noticed that we effectively had the entire place to ourselves; we were seated in (what I assume to be a place of honor) the small nook by the window... we were able to watch the snowflakes fall, and either disintegrate into oblivion upon touching the fiery hot lights adorning this place... or watch them form and amalgamate into something greater than itself (kinda like Voltron) upon joinder with their fellow snowflakes. The interior brought about pangs of nostalgia for time spent (once upon a time) in the Land of the Rising Sun (i.e. Nihon, Nippon, Japan). Basically, the dining room was a textbook utilitarian clinic on how to get maximum mileage out of minimum space (it doesn't hurt that AZNs are typically smaller framed, donged, titted, bootied, and bellied compared to compadres hailing from other more western parts of the globe... and I still think we look damn good... hell, maybe even better). The Japanese homeland would have been proud, and this space would fit in perfectly as an izakaya/sobya/ramenya or any other kind of "-ya" ("shop" and or "food kiosk/vendor space"... in the Japanese... depending on contextual placement) in the cramped byways of Neo-Tokyo. The makeshift (in appearance) menu, on plain white paper, with legible but not impeccable handwritten print, and finished off with a laminated coating, was certainly an eye-opening and risky initial gambit; at any rate, it was one that, both myself and my dinner companion for the evening, found quite charming. Besides, appearances aren't everything (90% of the battle for sure, but not errthang). That being said, the menu items, in retrospect, seemed to be pleasantly out of place when viewed in tandem/relation with the no-frills interior and bare-bones menu (as far as cosmetics are concerned, anyway...) of this spot. Sure, some izakaya staples were seen prominently mentioned on the menu (i.e. takoyaki (battered octo balls), deep fried "ika" (squid), yakisoba (pan fried noodles), and karaage chicken... to name a few; (un)fortunately, yours truly couldn't even venture a sample of most of these enumerated items, as the current temporal placement on the Liturgical calendar "requires" of me to make certain forbearance as to my lifestyle... thusly, consumption of certain products (booze, junk food, fried food), usage of certain applications (IG, FB, Twitter, Snapchat, and some of Yelp's more "social" aspects), and the oblation of some other particular activities that make me happy (at least in the short term) have been eliminated from my daily regimen (if only until the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior... uncomfortable yet?!?). Have no fear, yours truly should be back to his (relatively) debauched self come March 27th of 2016 A.D. So what did we eat? Certainly dishes that, as far as visual presentation is concerned, would be expected to be served at a classic sushi bar. With that in mind, we sampled and shared three dishes, two seemingly more "classic" offerings, and one more avant garde and fusion in nature. All in all, this place was quite a delightful find. And I need to give daps to the wayy out of place song selection (which would go terrifically as a soundtrack to the recently released "Deadpool"); lots of Queen (back to back songs?! I ain't complaining), some Journey, and the dude who sang the soundtrack for "Karate Kid"?!?!? Huge fan of such a weird song selection, and I'm even more a fan of this (kinda) weird place. I'll definitely be back, maybe a return visit is in order when the weather gets better...

I went for the spicy miso ramen. The bowl was pretty big and the favor I was ok with. The pasta selection they have looked interesting. I would come back here because it's not too far for me for a bowl of ramen.

Food is fab, the staff is great and friendly. Happy hour is good. A little pricy, but the location and everything else are worth it.

The food was great and the prices weren't bad. My only complaint is that i left smelling like fried food. Also, it is cash only.

Playground Thai: A Flavorful Adventure (with a Side of Spice) Disclaimer: This review is based on personal experience and may not reflect everyone's opinion. If you're looking for a taste of Thailand in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens, NY. Playground Thai is a must-visit. This quaint restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a romantic date or a casual night out. I recently had the pleasure of dining at Playground Thai with my date, who thought he could handle any level of spice. Boy, was he in for a surprise! We were both impressed by the quality of the food. I ordered a pad see ew, which was delicious and savory, with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked noodles. I asked for it without Chinese broccoli, and the kitchen was happy to accommodate. My date, on the other hand, ordered a dish that I can't quite recall (I have pictures to reference). The waiter warned him that it was spicier than most people anticipate, but he thought he could handle it. When our food arrived, it was clear that the waiter wasn't kidding. My date's dish was so spicy that he could barely eat it. I tried a small piece and could barely handle the heat, as I am particularly sensitive to spicy food. My date tried his best to soldier through the spicy dish, but it was clear that he was struggling. He was sweating profusely and his face was turning red. I couldn't help but laugh at his predicament, but I also felt bad for him. Despite the spice, the food was undeniably delicious. The flavors were bold and authentic, and the ingredients were fresh and high-quality. My date was able to take some leftovers home, but he couldn't finish the entire dish due to the intense heat. The atmosphere at Playground Thai is cozy and inviting, with low lighting and soft music playing in the background. The waiter was attentive and friendly, and the aroma of the food was mouthwatering. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Playground Thai. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was excellent. If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. Just be sure to ask about the spice level before ordering if you're sensitive to heat! And if you think you can handle any spicy dish, think again. Playground Thai's spice level is not for the faint of heart. Just being honest and clear!

**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!

Best Thai restaurant in NY Right Now! The food and service are great! The ambience is unique and real!

I love how attentive the servers are and most importantly how authentically delicious the food is! The coconut smoothie is the best absolutely best I get it every time I am there! It's a hidden spot for me but this place deserves the all the exposure !

Solid Thai food. I've only ever gotten food to go so I can't speak to the service except for when I came for pick up - they seem pretty nice and on top of everything. The space is dimly lit but looked clean. Probably not the best place for large groups but 2-4 people seems perfectly fine. Their menu is simple and easy to order from! And I must warn you, their spicy food is SPICY. I'd say I have average spice tolerance - I like a good kick to my food but can't enjoy when it's unbearably spicy. So be careful of what level you ask for. The first time I ordered, I got medium spicy and omg the flavors were so good but I had to stop eating because I was dying from the spice level! The 2nd time I made sure to get mild and that was more the level I was expecting for medium. Also, if you like tofu, I recommend the crispy tofu appetizer - the sauce they have pairs well and I really enjoyed that too

I love thai food and this place is one of the top Thai places in queens! I've been here many times, usually after 10pm! Thankfully they close around 11:45. I love spice and I love that this place ACTUALLY makes it spicy. So, be careful if you ask for spice because 5/5 is an actual 5/5 Thai spice. The parang curry and the beef with long green beans actually tasted very similar, except Panang curry was saltier. The place is pretty small but gets packed! Will be back~

Five stars because this place is just incredible. The best bang for your buck given the portion size and food price. Some items have a bit of thai mixed with chinese influence, very interesting. I would recommend the crispy pork in picture below, as well as any noodles they got. The broth is incredible. Altho I should caution you that the bowl is so big you can probably put your head in it. So do not over order!

Been visiting this restaurant since it opened years ago. Authentic Thai food served in a cozy atmosphere. They are not afraid to up the spice levels of their dishes either. Things to order: go for their special thai dishes. Their spicy catfish with thai eggplant is very good. The fried catfish takes up the spicy chillisauce very well and the round thai eggplants are also crunchy and give the dish a nice mixed texture. The Rad Nah, a saucy stir fried flat noodle is also wonderful. Excellent carb dish to chase down the heat from other spicy foods you might order. A good one and done dish for those dining alone. Their thai papaya said is is crunchy, tangy sweet and sour. They do a good job with the fish sauce seasoning on it. A dish I also recommend is their braised pork leg over rice dish. It comes with Chinese broccilli, marinated egg and spicy fish sauce on the side. It's a good one plate meal of you are not looking to order too much. I am also a fan of their chicken wing appetizers. The wings are plump and juicy. Food is affordable and worth the price of tasteless and authenticity. Note that rice comes separate for most orders. They also cna provide chopsticks if you ask for them. Service is always nice and the staff are always courteous. Space is rather limited. If you plan on coming as a group I would recommend to keep it around 4 people. Any more, and it will be tight. Also check out upstairs. They have a thai hot pot place that is also full of unique thai soup flavor. I believe both establishments are by thr same owner.

Authentic Thai eatery in queens. Bold, vibrant flavor comparable to restaurants in Bangkok. What a delight. Reasonable prices. Large portion. Must try: papaya salad, kra pow, beef stew noodle soup, dry noodles with crab and roast pork, coconut ice cream. Excellent customer service.

Thankful to have been turned away from 2 other restaurants that closed early before stumbling upon this absolute gem. I will always come back if I can. My host was so kind, respectful and accommodating. The entire staff was friendly and had warm energy towards me. If I thought the service was amazing, then the food was out of this world. The Tom Kha was the perfect spice level. I chose Level 3 which was incredible. I could taste the freshness of the ingredients including the lime and Thai chilis. I loved it. They also used huge, juicy shrimp and real squid, not the fake stuff. The Crab & Pork noodle was so delicious. The noodles were authentic and perfectly cooked. The crab was fresh and plump. The sauce they used was slightly sweet and full of flavor. The host and I struck up a great conversation and she made me feel so well cared for. 10/10 all around! Thanks y'all! Texas Thai has nothing on y'all

Food was good and usual price. Took one star off for cash only. Off another star because of trickery on bill, asking for suggested tips in addition to mandatory service charge of 20% (not sure if the employees get it or owner pockets it). Here's the tip: not going back again!!

This has been my favorite Thai spot in NYC of all time, so much so that I almost didn't want to write this review so that I can keep this little gem all to myself. You know a Thai restaurant is truly authentic when the menu is so much more than just pad Thai and curry; or when not only is the staff but the customer base are mainly Thai. My go to items to order are the tum yum noodle soup, crab meat and roasted pork dried noodle, bbq beef/pork, and the steamed bread with Thai custard. I have taken dozens of friends and family to this spot over the years, and it is a consensus that Playground is the best Thai spot in town.

I can't stress enough that this is one of the best Thai restaurants. Every time I come, try new dishes and none of them fails me. Service has been always good and awesome. Please please please check this one out, if you haven't. Thank me later.

The most authentic Thai food I tried in US. A bit spicy even for medium heat but sooo yummy . Servers are friendly too! We had a great time and dinner! Will surely visit again!

The food has good portion sizes and have plenty of meat in each dish. They had excellent Thai ice tea and it was nice and strong. The only negative is they take cash only and the atm machine was broke so we had to wait while someone went to find one that was open. Tax evasion is annoying especially in this situation. Don't tell me you can't accept a Venmo or have a square reader.

I discovered Playground in September when my girlfriend took me here, and I've dined here probably about eight times since then. You can tell the food is super authentic because most of the customers are Thai! Some of my go to dishes are the pad kra pow with crispy pork, papaya salad, pad khee mao with tofu! The pad kra pow is definitely a favorite amongst me and my friends. You have to get it with the crispy pork. The basil sauce is so delicious. I also love the pad khee mao or drunk man's noodle. I've ordered it once with chicken and didn't like it as much but it's sooo good with tofu. It's light but also really fragrant. The papaya salad is also amazing. I usually don't like dried shrimp powder in my papaya salad so I like that they don't put any shrimp powder in the salad here, just tiny dried shrimps. The menu is decently extensive but very solid all around. There are five spices levels and I usually stick with either a one or a two. The mild tends to be very spicy and the two has me drinking 10 cups of water with my meal but it's so worth it. Playground is probably my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood and so worth visiting if you're in Queens!

Updating my review to 5 stars because: -this is definitely the best Thai restaurant I've been to in terms of food, not ambiance. -I end up comparing every other Thai restaurant to this establishment. -Playground really set the bar in terms of spice and flavor for me. -I've been coming here for years and the food is always consistent. Yup, it's final. My favorite for Thai.

Came here to hang out with friends and to have an amazing time. We had great time. The food in here is tasty. We had: crispy pork skin, shrimp salad (raw), papaya salad, tom yum soup, thai ice tea, fried chicken, pork tender, and other dishes What I didn't like was their dessert which was the shaken ice. It was horrendous. Everything else was alright : )

Came with a group and had the crab fried rice, pad prik khing and mint beef salad and lime fish, and Tom Yun koong. The food was all very good especially the pad prik khing and the lime fish (sea bass)? However compared to the other "greats" in the area, this place did not blow me away. I would come and check out other dishes in the future. Great friendly service.

This tiny Thai restaurant in Woodside checks vaccination cards. I'm glad because not all restaurants are participating. Kudos to Playground Bar & Bistro! Whenever I'm in the mood, this is my go-to for some unique SEA menu items. The last time I was here I ate sautéed veggies with some kind of insect also eaten by some Filipinos. This time, the bold choice was a tame one, steamed squid eggs that was served in salad. Yum! The rest are usual Thai faves such as this amazing smoky pad Thai with crispy pork and shrimp, Issan Thai skewers of chicken liver and gizzards, grilled pork and tendon soup. One note to self though is to order mild spicy next time because their medium spice level is volcanic level ! My poor, poor tongue was in flames. The ice dessert that ended the meal was so comforting after that capsaicin assault . When I dined, there were a party of good looking tennis players who I overheard are participating in #usopen2021 ! Yes, the world is moving on. US Open soon ! #curious_eater #thaifood #spicyfood #coviddiningnyc #

Thai place really caught our eye one day when we dined next door and saw how packed it was. We decided we definitely needed to give it a try and came back a week later. Prices are very reasonable-make sure to bring cash as it's cash only. Happy hour from 3pm to 9pm. Beers are $4, cocktails $7, bottles of wine $24 We actually frequent a very popular Thai spot in woodside where we actually think the quality has gone down over the years but it's still good. We also frequent another northern Thai spot on woodside avenue that we like a lot as well. My husband said hands down this place beats both those places in quality, price and taste. There is more variety to pick from as well. He loved the tom yum soup be warned! When they ask you how spicy you want the dishes or soups, make sure you know your spice tolerance. My husband insisted he was ok with medium even after the waitress warned us that medium here is much spicier than other Thai restaurants. Needless to say, put mouths were burning after the first soup dish. Out of all the dishes, the squid was our least favorite. Definitely will not be ordering it again. The taste was just little bland. The pad Cha fish has a very unique flavor and the fish was fried perfectly. We thought the fresh peppercorn addition was interesting and enjoyed trying it. The morning glory had an addition of yellow beans that had a taste very similar to fermented tofu. We asked to add crispy pork but next time we will skip that. Crab fried rice got two thumbs up. All in all, this hidden gem is delicious and we highly recommend it if you love Thai food.

As a place that is essentially sandwiched between Woodside and Jackson Heights (proper), Playground is one of the few places to score drinks, Thai food and karaoke at the same time. Before the pandemic it was a rowdy late night venue and has remained a semi-underrated gem that flies somewhat under the radar. The food is solid but the service could definitely use some work. The place is tight space wise. The restaurant occupies the ground floor while the private karaoke is mainly in the basement. I have come here on various nights and enjoyed myself; it's not exactly KTown noraebang action but it's slim pickens on this stretch of Roosevelt for any kind of karaoke. Overall, the food is solid. Some days it's average but many others it's about one would expect in Woodside, which has been blessed with a myriad of Thai options. I like their noodle dishes, especially the pad see yu and their drunken noodles. I am not hating on their Thai iced tea, which I can get behind anytime. The stir fried options are usually the stuff worth banking on, but not terribly crazy about the papaya salad or soups. The biggest offender for me has been the service. They haven't been the warmest with me and have made my group of dining companions a bit uncomfortable at times, especially during karaoke (minimum spend?). I would still rock the food here, but likely only takeout.

Playground is my favorite Thai restaurant in my neighborhood. The staff is lovely and attentive. Everything I ate here so far is delicious. Be aware that level 5 spicy is very spicy! I recommend you start with level 3 even if you like very spicy food elsewhere. Go check it out.

This place was surprisingly good, and food was really cheap as well. The noodle was the star or the meal - all the meat go really well together. Crispy spare ribs were lil bit dry tho

One of my new favorite Thai restaurants. A menu with unique dishes you don't normally see. Skip the pad Kee mao, go straight for the oyster salad, the bbq pork, crispy spare ribs, and chicken gizzards. This is a place to feast!

This restaurant happens to be below the Jeaw Hon hot pot restaurant. Contrary to its name, the place doesn't have a bar but does serve alcohol. Since this restaurant opens at 3 pm, there were only two parties when I entered. The service here is fast. I ordered the liver skewer, the gizzard skewer, and the crispy pork jerky. The items were served on parchment paper. The liver skewer was crispy outside and soft inside. The gizzard was crunchy inside. The pork jerky weren't like bakkwa thin jerky, but rather slices of lean pork grilled with sauce. The items were well cooked. Would come again.

I don't know why it took me so long to check this place out, but I am so glad that I finally did. It's INCREDIBLE. They have a great combination of conventional/traditional Thai favorites but also feature dishes that are different from any that I've ever experienced at other Thai restaurants (or in Thailand). I was particularly blown away by one of their noodle dishes that had roasted pork and crab meat. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten in my entire life. Our server (who was so kind and amazing) actually busted me talking to the empty bowl afterward. She asked if that's what I was doing, to which I responded, "Yes, yes I was. I was thanking it for being so delicious." The bbq pork was incredible as well. So flavorful and tender. I can't wait to return and to introduce all of my favorite people to this place.

Best authentic tasting Thai food. Anytime I am craving Thai food this is my go-to spot. I love their papaya salad and their pad ped pla dook. 10/10

1.5 stars. Sorry fellow Yelpers... this time you let me down. Hip music is being played at this busy restaurant. Maybe it was just us, but as soon as you enter the place you get hit by a very strong funky smell... not pleasant. We got the last table for 2 at 7:30p on a Friday evening. Since the menu is huge, we asked our waitress for her opinion, and she suggested the crispy duck salad and the deep fried cat fish. Unfortunately, they were both not good. My review only reflects these two dishes, so I clearly don't know about the other options on their menu. However, both the duck and the catfish were old, dry and barely edible. They tasted more like over cooked leftovers that had been left waiting for days. They were supposed to be deep fried; instead, they came barely warm, and their texture had more in common with old leather left to dry at the sun than succulent meat. Very disappointing. We opted for level 2 spicy (out of 5) and we could barely eat the food (left half on the dish), so keep this in mind when you order. It wasn't just the meat... the flavors didn't go... all we could taste were the spices... there was little else (and/or other ingredients) going on. Quality simply wasn't there. Their $5 happy hour special for cocktails is generous, but the "Mojito" I got was embarrassing. In addition, when we were presented the check, they charged us twice for each dish... an honest mistake they immediately rectified. Overall, I have truly no reason to ever go back.

It's a hidden gem in Jackson Heights. The food is so delicious. You should come and try.

Don't come to this restaurant, I really warn you guys. Last and no more. So disappointed! If I can deduct or give zero star for this restaurant. I will do it definitely. I stay around this area with many of good Thai restaurants. This was one of my favorite but NOT ANYMORE!!!! BIG NO NO. We came here today and wanna try something new. It is one of famous Thai dishes in Thailand, it's PAD SAUTÉED EGG AND SQUID. what we ever had in Thailand or another Thai restaurant, it must be stir fired squid with marinated egg yolk. But they served us A SUPER WIERD SAUTÉED GROUND PORK WITH TINY BABY 3-4 PIECES OF CALAMARIS. The taste is so much different and BIG EWWWW We called waitress for this. The answer just was it says in menu comes with ground pork. EXCUSE ME!! THE NAME OF MENU AND MAIN INGREDIENTS IN YOUR MENU IS SQUID. BUT WHAT YOU SERVED US WAS A FULL PLATE OF GROUND-PORK WITH 3-4 PIECES OF SHIT BABY CALAMARIS ON SIDE OF PLATE. HOW DARE YOU CALL IT SAUTÉED SQUID!!! Your job is to make sure your customers understand what in the menu, especially if you change recipes or whatever from the original or authentic menu. Also to Thai people who knows well about Thai food, they don't read every single words in menu, because they trust you are Thai restaurants. You must serve Thai recipes. If not , a few words from your mouth are helpful for preventing any misunderstandings or mistakes. We tried a tiny bite with hope if it was good. We will take it. BUT THE TASTE IS SO WIERD, LIKE SHIT, GARBAGE. UNBELIEVABLE YOU SERVE IT TO YOUR CUSTOMERS. I will not never come here anymore and I will report you for this fraud service and cozen menu. YOU MAKE ME HAD A NIGHTMARE WITH THAI FOOD EVER!!!

This place is clearly the real deal - the vibe feels a bit like a seedy nightclub, complete with a karaoke machine and songs playing in the background along the lines of Korean trot. We started with the fried taro and bamboo shoot salad. The fried taro was good, although not jaw-dropping. We were warned the bamboo shoot salad was not vegetarian (and in fact is doused with a strong fermented fish sauce) but went ahead anyway. It was a little too pungent for my palette, and very spicy, but i understand the appeal. Pairs well with a Singha. For a main, i had the Tom yum soup with tofu which was fragrant and delicious. I do regret ordering it spicy, as I was only able to get through about half the bowl. The pandan with toast was a perfect recovery from the spice profile of the meal, and in fact one of the best parts!

This is one of my favorite Thai place in Queens. Every time my friends and I come to visit Queen we always stop by this place and order our favorite dishes. The food was so delicious and super flavorful. The service was so amazing. All servers were attentive and came to check us all the time. Thank you for good food and great experience as always.

Friday march 6, 8:30pm. Absolutely horrible customer service. We had a party of 5. Each of us ordered cocktails and beers. 3 appetizers and 3 main entrees with rice. There're 3-4 empty tables but Servers constantly rushing us if we finish. We couldn't have a good conversation. Total was $130. Already included 20% tip which is understandable. When we leave, the server called us out in the middle of road saying we didn't pay tip and told us not to leave. Diners are also looking at us. So embarrassing. Food is good. But horrible service. Not coming back.

Fantastic authentic Thai food. This place is small and it does get pretty packed and loud.

Playground is in Jackson heights which is 2 block away from subway. This place opened only dinner to late night. I been here many times with friends. Every time food was delicious. Their papaya salad was good I love their egg noodle with crabmeat the most. Other dished was not bad also. I'll go there when I want to eat late Thai food

This is probably one of the best thai food in this area. And their spiciness is def no kidding. U need to be ready to handle it if you want to try the real thai food taste. I order the Chinese broccoli with tofu ( med spicy) This is def burning my thorat and make me cry( no kidding ) and when you try it, if feel like some fire on your thorat. Spicy and delicious. Raw shrimp salad is very a good app. Spicy and a lot of favor . Def not miss the steam bread for dessert. So tasty.

The best egg noodle crab meat in nyc I went there often with friends They provide nice thai food and good service My favorite is egg noodle crabmeat

Used to be a lot better I've been coming here for over 4 years and their reopening after the pandemic is kinda sad. The prices went up, portions are smaller, happy hour is shorter and the cocktails now come in plastic to go cups. There's also a new "policy" that you can't order more than one drink per person at happy hour? I've been coming here for years and I never heard that. I can't order a shot and a beer at the same time it has to be separate, ok, it would be fine if their bartender served anything on time, but they never did that night. Unless you're a pretty Thai girl, you get your drink right after you order it, yes I'm salty as fuck but I wanna get my drink that fast too Even upstairs hot pot increased their prices periodically without improving on anything. I really used to enjoy coming here after work and enjoying a few happy hour drinks but it's just not that place anymore. Come here if you wanna get annoyed by everything and pay extra for it

Cocktails were $7 and were really small. Immediately after finishing our plates they gave us the check even tho we intended to get shots in a bit. We ended up getting more drinks after getting our check and they made us take the drinks to go

This place used to be a late night spot. That was definitely the main attraction here. Now they close a lot earlier post pandemic. But the food and quality is still good. Definitely my go to for Thai food in this area.

Great Thai foods and services, prepare your cash when you come. Perfect late night dinner or snack

This is real Thai. If they ask how spicy you want it just know that the mild spicy is already pretty spicy. Get the ton yum noodle...this place specializes in their noodle soups. Another good dish to try is the yen ta foh (the pink noodle soup) The pad kra pao (chicken basil) it's a little dry for my taste.

Always get the crab with noodle here the fish ball so delicious Nice song Nice place for diner

Although I have only visited this location once, I enjoyed my stay at Playground. Located next to another Thai restaurant next door, we decided to hit up Playground with the amount of people dining in. It was somewhat of a full house at 11 pm but the service was quick and timely. Not only is the service on point, the food is authentic and delicious. The mild spice hit the spot and the food portion was filling enough that we had to take home the leftovers for the next day! It was well worth the bill we spent compared to ordering out in a Thai restaurant in the city. There is happy hour about all night and the location is open late night! Super chill bar and great for a group. We ordered tom yum soup and could barely finish the spicy goodness. Their noodle dish was large portioned too for a reasonable price. I ordered a ground beef dish of spicy squid which I enjoyed and finished, however it did not come with rice...?! So that was an extra $2 for jasmin rice. Playground also has some desserts and lots of other interesting and exotic dishes such as crickets. Cash only. But we shall return for more late night eats!

This used to be one of my favorite Thai restaurants to frequent but the menu is slightly different. While I miss some dishes no longer offered, it's still a very good Thai restaurant in its offerings and execution. The pork (or beef option) noodle is the best here .. crispy salad is also one of my go-to's each visit here as well. If you're looking for Thai spicy, you can enjoy that here. Get the bread with pandan for dessert here

I walked in around 10 pm, and I was able to get a table. It was nice and warm in spite of how cold it was outside yesterday. I ordered crispy calamari $9, a pina colada, and a pad see ew (flat rice noodles with soy sauce with vegetables). I found the portions a great size and the price of drinks were pretty affordable. I would definitely come back to try some other cocktails, since I love drinks with Peach Schnapps. :) Personally, I found the prices were fair. I saw other Yelpers complaining of the smell. Yes, there is a fish sauce kind of smell which is strong. It will stay in your clothes, but hey, the food is worth it. It's so good.

Again in this Thai authentic restaurant. We were group of four tonight for dinner. I always suggest friends who want to try a real Thai food to come here. Playground bar and bistro is small place with so so interior but food is good and come very fast. Taste of food is real Thai taste not like regular American-Thai restaurant in another borough in NYC. We had spicy seafood soup, fried crispy pork belly with morning glory, pork bbq, fried pork ribs and oysters salad. They all delicious as I usual. My friend and I were very satisfied.

Had my birthday party there with few friends and the staff and management was amazing! The food was amazing! Every dish i ordered was fantastic! and this coming from me a thai person! Not every thai restaurant is the same, but the food here i can say reminds me of my moms cooking! I'm coming back for more!