Entry № 010_NEW · Verified Apr 2026
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Chalong's Hell's Kitchen address on Ninth Avenue has become one of New York's most distinctive regional Thai restaurants, serving the coconut-and-turmeric-heavy cooking of Thailand's southern peninsula with a conviction that has earned one of the avenue's longest queues.
Editors’ notes
“Having been to so many fantastic Thai places across the city, I thought Chalong might be overhyped or indistinguishable from others. I was very, very wrong - this place is incredible and not to be dramatic but it might be my new favorite Thai restaurant in the city. Food - Baerng golae was our favorite dish of the mea…”
“I recently visited Chalong NYC for dinner with friends, and overall it was a solid experience worth sharing! Located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, this Thai restaurant blends modern Southern Thai flavors with a lively atmosphere that’s perfect for dinners out, pre-theater meals, or casual nights with friends. The sp…”
“ทางร้านมี 10 ดาวให้กดมั้ยคะ❤️ Every time I visit NYC, having Thai food is a must. This trip, a fellow Thai recommended that I try Chalong, especially because they specialize in Southern Thai cuisine and as someone from the South of Thailand, I had to see if it lived up to the hype. Let me just say: 200/10. The flavo…”
“Visited Chalong and overall it was decent but not particularly memorable. The squid ink seafood fried rice was flavorful and had squid and crab that tasted fairly fresh, with balanced seasoning. The curry shrimp taco was interesting — the shell was more like a crispy egg roll wrapper, almost snack-like, and the shrimp …”