"Ayada has an outpost at Chelsea Market these days, but the original Elmhurst location is where the stellar Thai menu garnered the initial accolades. Critic Robert Sietsema discovered dishes here that were once a rarity in New York: raw shrimp salads, sour curries, and a crispy fried catfish served atop a green mango salad are just a few of the dishes diners can enjoy outdoors." - Bao Ong