Ivy Ma

a week ago

"We’ve been meaning to try this place and glad we finally did. They specialize in 'Royal Thai Cuisine,' and the dishes are not only beautifully presented but also delicious. Must-Try Dishes: Pad Thai Boran Wrapped in an egg net and topped with huge shrimp (lobster tail size!), the noodles are perfectly springy, and the sweet-sour balance is excellent. Steamed Sea Bass with Lime: The fish is super tender, drenched in a classic Thai sour-spicy sauce. Easily the best sour-spicy dish we’ve had recently. Crab Fried Rice: The rice grains are perfectly separated, and they are incredibly generous with the crab meat Clay fried rice: Great portion and variety of proteins including sausages, shrimps, pork…Also love the mushrooms and chestnut touch! Cho Muang: These blue/purple dumplings are a classic, savory palace snack. Their mocktails are also pretty and reasonably priced."

Matthew Ho

2 weeks ago

"Malii is one of my favourite Thai restaurants in the city. The food is always so authentic and delicious, and the portion size is so good for the value, I always walk away super satisfied and stuffed. The interior is nice -- elegant decor and nice tableware, but just a bit cramped at many of the booths. I usually try to make a reservation before coming, but I almost always see at least a few tables available for walk-ins. We were able to try one of the seasonal specials, the pumpkin curry with chicken. It was so delicious -- I like that the curry itself was flavourful without being so heavy as to cover up the slightly sweet flavour of the pumpkin. Some other highlights -- the fried pork belly appetizer was delicious (albeit a bit heavy with garlic), and the portion size was huge for an appetizer. The pad see ew and pad thai were both very tasty. The chicken (we opted for chicken for both) was really nicely cooked and very tender, and both dishes had perfectly chewy noodles without being too bland or strongly sauced. The khao soi was a bit less of a standout. The broth had a nice, rich flavour, but the chicken was somewhat harder to chew, and the veggies tended to get soggy really quickly. The noodles (both cooked and crispy) were really yummy and I liked the contrast in textures. The Thai tea sizzling roti was a really interesting dessert to try -- it's an eclectic mix of strips of roti, thai tea ice cream, marshmallows, corn flakes (?!), and whipped cream. The portion size is huge and each piece added a really interesting flavour and texture aspect to the overall plate. The contrasts in temperatures (hot roti, cold ice cream) and mouthfeels was really remarkable, and somehow it wasn't too sweet at all. Portion sizes were really large across the board, and the price point was super good for how delicious everything was. I am definitely keen to come back to try even more of their yummy dishes."

Vivian

3 weeks ago

"This sizzling Thai Tea roti is pretty impressive. When it comes out on the hot plate, it’s literally sizzling — looks dramatic but tastes great. The Thai tea ice cream with roti, marshmallows, and crunchy cereal is such a fun combo, and it’s the dish I recommend the most. The mains were also solid. Here are the ones I’d recommend: Khao Soi My favorite dish. It’s like a curry version of spicy ramen. It’s rich and flavorful. Pumpkin Curry Beef My friend’s top pick. The curry is strong and goes really well with rice, but the pumpkin was a bit firm. Tom Kha Chicken Very aromatic, and the coconut milk ratio is just right. Pad Thai Boran Worth ordering. It comes wrapped in an egg omelet, just like the version I had in Bangkok. Pretty rare to see this style in New York. Lychee Duck Curry Lightly sweet with pineapple and fruity notes. They’re generous with the duck. Overall, Malii is a Thai restaurant I’d go back to. The flavors are on the richer side, and the sizzling Thai Tea roti is definitely the standout."

Michelle Shao

a month ago

"The best restaurant we have been to in a long time!! We ordered two cocktails with Thai twists, the fried pork belly, the lychee curry duck and clay pot rice. We were so impressed by every single dish, they were packed with umami, and the texture of them were amazing too. The food babies we had after finishing everything were soooo worth it! The staff was super kind too! I can’t recommend this restaurant enough! Best of luck x Update: we went again on our last day in NYC, we still liked what we got but somehow the dishes were not as good as the first time… we got crab fried rice, crispy pork belly with basil, summer roll and mango sticky rice. On weekend nights it’s better to get reservations, but be prepared for a very loud environment. Weekdays are better and normally you don’t need a reservation."

Xintong Huang

2 months ago

"Absolutely loved this place! Every dish was flavorful and well-balanced — especially the fried pork belly, tom yum wings, and lychee duck curry. The Thai tea and mango mousse cake were the perfect finish. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and great portion sizes. Definitely one of the best Thai spots! 🇹🇭🍴"