Chomp Chomp Thai kitchen

I came here for khao soi, and it was amazing. I got the lunch special, which came with spring rolls, and my total bill was just under 20 dollars. Every other place in NYC has khao soi for about 25 dollars, so this place gives you a great bang for your buck. Service was great as well. I will definitely come back to try more on the menu.

still thinking about the khao soi from chomp chomp thai. had the lunch special and the portion was generous (basically got my daily protein requirement from the juicy chicken thighs!), the broth was rich and hearty, and the crispy egg noodles made for such a delightful contrast. had it medium spicy and could have asked for a little spicier! but will be coming back because the food was delicious!

Veeery good Thai Restaurant, I love the small size of the place, feels more intimate than others and not that crowded. Also the prices are very good in relation to how delicious the food is. I love to go there! Pad Se Ew is great.

Great food and the server was really nice. They have a pretty standard menu with really reasonable prices for the city. The food came out really quickly which was lovely. The space itself is a little tight, especially when it got busy.

Always have the best time at Chomp Chomp, authentic yummy food, with honest prices. Staffs are always welcoming and top at their services! Family style run and lovely vibes as always! Must try, crab fried rice and Thai basil beef!

Really good thai spot! Stopped by last night with some friends and enjoyed all the dishes, everything was soo good, from the shrimp to duck, to pork pad see ew and minced pork dish, flavorful and yummy. Their iced tea was good too! Highly recommended. Small space though so come early to beat the crowd. Friendly staff!

The grilled tofu and rice noodles are sooo delicious and comforting! It’s a narrow but very welcoming space, and the prices are surprisingly not New York!

The spring rolls were my favorite by far, so good we had to order an extra round. The garlic sauce beef was amazing. Between the red and green curry, I preferred the red but both were solid. The rest of the food was okay. Prices were good and portions were generous, but the amount of protein was very low, especially in the curries. Service was outstanding, big shoutout to the team for taking great care of us.

Wonderful, authentic mom and pop restaurant that beats out other restaurants in the Manhattan area both in food quality and price point. We originally went for Friday night dinner and came back for the lunch special as well. For dinner as 5, we got Curry Puff as an appetizer and 3 entrees: Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, and Khao Soi. The curry puff was really yummy and stood out as something new and all of the dishes were made hot and were equally outstanding. I really like the drunken noodles as they were spicy, the curry and fried noodles in the khao soi, and the savoriness of the pad Thai. Lunch special portions are generous and filling. I really enjoyed the tom yum soup that came with the lunch special, and the alternative, egg rolls, were fried hot for the order as well. Lastly, the interior and service of the restaurant is lovely. Each table had a flower on top. I can really see the charm of the owners in the colors and decor. Overall, great food and truly well kept!

My recommendation- get the Moo Yang app, it was the star of the show! The pork was so tender and the garlic dipping sauce was the perfect compliment. The drunken noodles were immensely flavorful, and with a really good sized portion. My boyfriend and I shared the drunken noodles lunch combo (comes with two spring rolls) and the app and we felt good, not stuffed but not still hungry. So happy we found this place tucked in a corner on the street, looking forward to going back! The place is quite small but with cozy, cute date vibes :)

Really good thai spot! Stopped by last night with some friends and enjoyed all the dishes, everything was soo good, from the shrimp to duck, to pork pad see ew and minced pork dish, flavorful and yummy. The iced tea was good too! Highly recommended. Small space though so come early to beat the crowd. Friendly staff!

Came here for lunch. The food was truly authentic Thai. The papaya salad was flavorful and fresh. The grilled tofu was unique and flavorful. The grilled pork was amazing, cut into bite sized pieces and came with a zesty sauce. The Tom Yum soup was spicy and well balanced between salty and sours. Services was fast and friendly. Will definitely come back.

We were pleasantly surprised with our visit to Chomp Chomp. The restaurant is arguably small, and making reservations is highly recommended. They don't serve any alcoholic drinks, but on the good side, they're BYOB. For an appetizer, we shared chicken wings with sweet chili sauce and ordered a bowl of chicken Tom Yum soup that is good for two people. For our main entree, we shared stir-fried rice with crab meat and eggs and paired it with fried seafood with traditional Thai curry sauce. (We gave plus 1 star to this dish as the fried seafood was not swimming in curry sauce.) It truly exceeded our expectations from this restaurant. From price point, customer service, and flavor of each and every dish. If you are in the Lower East Side and craving some authentic Thai dishes, this place is worth a visit.

SERVICE - located on the intersection of 1st ave and Houston street - small interior with enough seating for 20 people - tables can feel cramped together - restroom located downstairs - servers moved very quickly when taking orders and clearing plates which made it feel like we had to rush our meal - ambiance good for a casual lunch or dinner MENU - standard Thai menu - vegan and vegetarian options available - well priced ($15 per entree) FOOD - drunken noodles with tofu (5/10): wide noodles coated in a spicy sauce with fried tofu and mixed vegetables. I asked for it to be spicy and was not expecting the hit of chili that I got with every bite. There was no flavor other than heat. The tofu felt over fried and covered in oil. WOULD I COME BACK? I was not a huge fan.

The lunch special here is a phenomenal deal (entree and soup or spring rolls). I went with two friends and was able to try three entrees and both appetizers. The restaurant was super accommodating in making all of the items vegetarian. The spring rolls were crispy, but nothing too special. The soup had plenty of flavor and was my favorite of the appetizers (the vegetarian option comes with just mushrooms). All the entrees were solid. The Pad Thai and curry were about on par with those you'd get elsewhere. The basil fried rice was my favorite of the three entrees because of the extra heat. For just $11-12 per person, this deal is pretty hard to beat. This pricing is also available on the weekend, which is also very convenient.

I don't know how I've never stumbled upon this place before, and I'm so grateful that I had an opportunity to enjoy it. Everything from the food to the service and ambience is up my alley! My friend and I got the chicken drunken noodle lunch specials, and the quality blew my expectations. You don't always get to find a price point like this for good Thai food every crevice of the city. If you're seeing this, take it as a sign to go!

Found a little delicious gem. Food was delicious,flavorful and aromatic . Service was awesome. Everyone was friendly and accommodating.i have certain food allergies and they were able to accommodate me.

This cozy little Thai spot spot is located in the heart of LES. Definitely a good spot to come to for some classic bites and Thai specials. I ordered the Thai iced tea with the massaman nue. It was a beef rib dish with peanut yet slightly spicy curry sauce with rice and fries. It was super delicious and a go to if you want a hearty meal. Throughout the dining experience service was efficient and staff was really nice. Would come back :)

My siblings and I came here for their lunch special which was only $11USD!! I got the pad thai with tofu and tom yum soup as the appetizer. The portion was excellent and the food was so hearty and filling. The tom yum soup was definitely more on the sour side. Service was great and our waters were constantly being refilled which was much needed on a very hot day. I would honestly love to come back to try their other dishes as well. My sister got their pad kee mao and my brother got their fried rice and they both also enjoyed their meals very much. The restaurant also has a very cute aesthetic.

Reliable Thai lunch special. Wished noodles were a little saucier but good flavor regardless

Thai restaurant in LES with an amazing $11 lunch special! The food was delicious and the portions were large which is surprising at this price point. Service was fast and many others came in for the lunch special as well. Def recommend if you're looking for a quick lunch and affordable lunch.

Tired of pretentious and overpriced Thai food? (Yes, Chalong, I'm talking about you.) Give this place a try - you won't be disappointed! Small and unassuming place that serves delicious Thai food. The Khao Soi was soooo good - super flavorful and very large portion. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. The appetizers were also really good. The pork was very juicy and well marinated. If you're a carnivore, you'd love how meaty their "salads" are, haha. Space is pretty tight, but service was attentive.

I frequent Chomp Chomp so often for lunch that I don't even need to say what I want anymore. I walk in, look for who's behind the register, and they have it typed in by the time I get to the back to pay. Tang and accompanying staff are so nice to everyone that comes in. Yeah the place is a little small but that's the charm of it. Staff moves fast and make sure your drink is always filled. I'm a creature of habit so my go to is the lunch special Basil Fried Rice - spicy (Thai hot) and Spring Roll. I've been getting it for almost a year now and its just as good as it was the first time I had it. 10/10 spot. Definitely give it try.

I think I've found the best Thai food I've had in NYC. So unassuming which is why I was so surprised. The papaya salad was so refreshing with the perfect amount of crunch and fish sauce. The fried tofu was lightly golden crisp with the silkiest soften tofu on the inside. The moo yang which is like a grilled pork was such a tasty surprise. It had a nice sweetness and charred from the grill. For an appetizer, it was a huge portion. I just wanted to eat it with a bowl of rice. Their tom yum soup was just the right amount of sour that hits the back of your throat. So perfect for that cold evening dinner. All the entrees were delicious as well. We had so much leftovers. It a small space so the restaurant got pretty packed pretty quickly so a reservation would be ideal. All in all I was very surprised by how good and fairly priced the food was. I almost wanted to gate keep. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try.

Had excellent tasting Thai food, full of flavor, great quantity for the price, I will definitely go back

Bc a friend hyped this place up I just wanted to try it but I felt jipped bc it simply was not that good. The peanut dumpling appetizer seemed like a steal for the price but it was only 3 of them and they were dry and bland. Very cheap ingredients I can tell. The massaman bue ( the beef massaman) was not that good. The beef tasted gamey or even old. And the sauce was kinda watery compared to other massamans I've tried. For a big bowl they only give one raita and try to add more to the dish with some crappy frozen fries. Service was only ok. I had my dog so they made me sit outside without asking if she's a service dog. Funny , bc they won't let dogs into the restaurant but if you look at the health code review other critters in the kitchen are present (roaches )

Cute Thai spot! Inside is full of plants. Staffs were very nice as well. Food was big, a tad sweet for my taste but still tasty. The Khao Soi was nice and creamy with tender chicken while the Pork Kaprao was filling. Their Spring Roll was honestly really good.

I was truly blown away by my meal at Chomp Chomp last night! Seeing the high ratings, I knew it would be good, but it exceeded my expectations. My friend and I ordered 3 entrees: a pad thai to share, Khao soi for myself and pad see ew for her. All three dishes were delicious, and a very generous portion for the price. I got the Khao soi medium spicy, but plan on trying it spicier the next time I come. Because of the generous portions, I had leftovers for lunch which I am VERY excited to dig into. Service was also very friendly, and we didn't feel rushed. I recommend reserving a table through Yelp since it was packed at 7:30 on a weeknight. Happy to have found a new go-to Thai spot in Lower Manhattan!

I love chomp chomp. Great food always. Very very affordable. Kind staff. Fresh ingredients and quick service. Even when i come in 30 mins before closing they always seat me and treat me with kindness. It's a very warm cozy space, that being said, i disagree with the review that said the tables are crammed. This is nyc. For a restaurant in this town the tables are fairly spaced. I love bringing friends here because we feast!

I'm such a creature of habit it's disgusting. I get takeout from Terra Thai 2-3 times a week, but I walk by Chomp Chomp everyday and always see it packed. I always think about trying it instead of Terra Thai, but get scared at the last minute. I just find the opportunity cost of my Terra Thai spicy basil chicken plate (w/ extra chicken) so great. I know exactly what I'm getting, and if I order from somewhere else and don't like it, then I literally wasted a Terra Thai plate and that is just so tough to come to terms with. A heavy cross to bear. Anyways, all this to say last Friday I worked up the courage to break free from the chains of habit and ordered the spicy basil chicken plate (w/ extra chicken) from the hole in the wall that is Chomp Chomp and took it to my big bros crib to watch basketball. It also helped that Terra Thai was already closed hahaha. It came with SO much Chicken and probably a cup and a half of rice. They were not skimping on the extra chicken like a lot of places do. Honestly, it was fantastic and I had not one regret. The chicken was well seasoned with a healthy amount of spice that made me feel alive. Big bro even took the name down because he liked the couple bites I gave him. This may be the first thing I've ever put big bro on! I'm still taking Terra Thai, as something in the way they chop & season their chicken is just so different...but Chomp Chomp is a GREAT backup point guard. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

I don't even know if I want people to find out about this place. This is a such a hidden gem. It's a small restaurant. Everything is so flavorful. I like how they have other kinds of noodles besides the usual pad thai, pad see ew, etc. I like all of them. So I'm not gonna pick. Oh. And the Lemon Thai Iced Tea is refreshing with all the dishes. The coffee and Thai iced tea is a bit too sweet for me though. With dinning out almost becomes unaffordable in the city, this place deserves all the likes. Food: ***** Drink: *** Atmosphere: **** Customer service: ***** Definitely going back!

Was going to wait in line at Katz deli in the rain. Saw Chomp Chomp across the street, looked up the reviews and ran over. The restaurant is very intimate - maybe 10 tables. The service is fast and pleasant. The food is very fresh and flavorful without heavy sauces or additives. A true Thai experience. The prices are very reasonable. It was an unexpected, wonderful experience. We will definitely return!

Quaint hole in the wall at the end of a series of restaurants. A few spots for pleasant outdoor seating. The duck was delicious but a massive serving definitely enough for two people. The tamarind sauce was a little too sweet for personal preference but my friend said her drunken noodles were delicious. The quality is great and you can easily walk in with no reservations. The service is very nice and attentive.

Chill vibes in the restaurant- came in for a lunch. Servers were super nice. Had the Kuay Teaw Ped - 10/10!

Super cute little hole in the wall with a great lunch special! Nomz: The lunch special is ~$11 with a spring roll or soup and an entree. I've tried the drunken noodles, basil sauce chicken and red curry. The drunken noodles have a good kick to them as they come, you can adjust the spice level, nice noodle texture and flavor, great overall dish. The basil sauce chicken was also pretty spicy as it comes, really flavorful sauce and plenty of rice - my fav. The red curry was on the sweeter side and not as flavorful as I would have liked, won't get again. Service: Really sweet waitress and overall great service. Ambiance: Small, cozy, minimalistic cute place. Nope or Dope: Dope, find me a better deal in East village for lunch - now on my go-to lunch list!

We came to the area for Katz Deli but the line was impossible. So far, I believe this was a perfect summer sidewalk substitute! The tables were comfortable and the fans made it soothing-- perfect since we brought along our hot and irritable son. I would say that chomp chomp is absolutely 100% delicious. The worst thing I can say about the place is that it's a bit on the small side. I wish nothing but growth for them and so it's worth the time to say they knocked every single dish out of the park. Yum yum!! The red and green curry were insatiable and our son's Panang Moo was the best on the table. The panang moo and the red curry were not spicy at all. I loved the gentle heat of the green curry but it does build up as you eat it so careful. It goes away fast though. I'll be back especially if we run into another group who "has to try Katz" but are annoyed with crowds.

Stopped in for dinner recently and found the food to be good. We got a red curry, drunken noodles, and moo yang. The red curry was good, spicy but not overly so and it had plenty of fillings with a good amount of chicken in addition to the veggies. The drunken noodles were my favorite dish we ordered. They could've been even spicier for me, but had great flavor with plenty of veggies to pair with the heavy noodles. The beef was really well cooked, not very fatty, and had a ton of great seasoning and flavor. the moo yang was ok but nothing as special or unique.

We ordered 2 lunch specials - the mock duck pad thai for $12 and the khao soi for $15. The included appetizer was either a spring roll or tom yum soup - we both ordered the soup and found it comforting (also a plus that it came with plenty of king oyster mushrooms). Both the khao soi and pad thai were delicious for the price, and made for a great value lunch special. Portion sizes were good. Service was prompt, and they were really nice about letting us order the lunch special even though it was 5 minutes after 3pm.

Got takeout from them and the food's decent. Good portions, will go back for dining in when I'm in the area!

Solid 4 for Chomp Chomp Thai Kitchen! Came here for an impromptu dinner with friends who live literally around the corner and was pleasantly surprised with how quaint this place is. Extremely reasonable prices for NYC standards and you get hearty and generous portions. Honestly, Chomp Chomp is a very budget friendly lunch or dinner place that has great customer service. Unlike many of the other NYC restaurants that shoo you out with the bill within an hour, this place lets you enjoy conversation and slower paced eating amongst your circle. Tom Kha soup and beef noodle soup were awesome and easy to share for portions! My friends are vegetarian as well and they have a great vegetarian menu option. Definitely will return.

This is a tiny place in the Lower East Side but with a very solid menu full of great tasting dishes. Loved how detailed the menu is. Despite how busy it was, we were served in a timely manner and we never felt like we were being rushed. My only little suggestion is that they need to better advertise that this is a BYOB place. Would have loved to bring a bottle of wine but we had no idea. It's small nitpick at an otherwise great dinner experience!

This review is based solely on my take-out experience. I ordered a lunch special which comes with the option of tom yum soup or spring roll and a main dish. I ordered a chicken pad thai and it was delicious. The lunch special is $11.95 which is hard to beat in Manhattan. My order did not take long at all. Will be visiting again!

Food amazing. Well priced yummy. We got to the spring rolls and papaya salad to share. And then I got the pad Thai and my mom got the curry. Was so happy the team was able to make my pad Thai vegan!!! It was yummy and good size portion. If you get the curry, get medium spice. I normally have a super bad spice tolerance and don't like anything spicy but if you get the mild level, it doesn't have any flavor. That's my fault thou. The service was super nice -- waiters were quick, nice, and helpful! They were constantly cleaning our table of finished plates and always refilling our water! Would happily go back and reccomend to people!

Decided to try Chomp Chomp Thai Kitchen on a whim and I think it's a great place to try if you're in the mood for some casual, no frills Thai food. The staff there was incredibly warm and welcoming and they had great recommendations. While the flavors of my pad see ew were good, it didn't quite have that wow factor that makes a meal memorable. Chomp Chomp Thai Kitchen is a solid option for a laid-back meal and it certainly holds its own with its friendly service and cozy atmosphere. If you're looking for a no-fuss Thai dining experience, I would give this place a try!

Food is absolutely delicious i had the drunken noodles chicken with 2 small spring rolls wow it's delicious mine was spicy but u can order it mild i didn't even take a pic of the noodles because i went in

my new favorite thai place! so affordable and so yummy. love their lunch specials that start at only $11, and they even offer them on weekends! they come with either a spring roll or tom yum soup. I ate here with my parents and we all shared the dishes. (red curry, pad thai, basil sauce chicken) the basil chicken was pretty tasty and slightly spicy. the pad thai was delicious, probably one of the best I've had. waiter was very kind and brought everything we needed and always offered refills. they played great music. restaurant itself is on the smaller side but bright and cozy!

I really wanted to like the food as it's very close by to me with a great lunch special - a noodle and appetizer for about $11-12 I believe, from 11AM - 3:30PM. I got the pad se ew with tofu and spring rolls but they were both pretty mediocre. The pad se ew didn't have a lot of flavor and the noodles were not bouncy and kind of falling apart. The vegetables just tasted old. Super sad, as it's a very straightforward dish to make.

AMAZING. Hole in the wall. imma gatekeep this one. Lunch special was so affordable. Started with the lunch special soup and a papaya salad-- i asked for it extra spicy and BOYYY. I was sweating, sniffling, and crying tears of joy. it was amazing. True authentic thai spice. The soup was a tamarind sour based soup also spicy and man, i was eating thru my tears before my entree even came out. Pad thai port was solid, wish i could've truly tasted it before my tongue was on fire. Pork was tender too. Service was amazing, patient, and quick w the water refills. Would 100% come back.

This place made me mad. Mad at my stomach for not being big enough. A friend of mine brought me here because they claimed that this place had amazing food. At first, I was skeptical but I was quickly proven wrong. It's a small but cozy restaurant. The prices are really affordable and really worth it for how good it tastes. I ordered the Khao Soi and the Moo Ping Salad. What came out was a big gorgeous bowl of Thai curry noodles and a plate of grilled pork with a fresh salad + dipping sauce. It smelled delightful and looked stunning. The Moo Ping was a big pile of grilled pork that paired remarkably with the sauce. It was a bit smoky and sweet. The salad was fresh and clean tasting. Overall, a wonderful start to the meal. If it was a bit more seared/ charred, I think I would like it even more but it's a personal preference. It's already great. The Khao Soi had many elements that worked together to create a beautiful symphony of flavors. First off, there was the bow of crispy egg noodles. Despite being fried, it wasn't greasy and was very light. It could be eaten as it is or dipped within the curry. Regardless of the way I ate it, it was great. Then came the pickled mustard. I'm not a big fan of pickled mustard but it acted as a wonderful touch of acidity for the dish. It helped cleanse the palate and helped the curry shine. I absolutely loved the choice of raw red onion on the side. Red onion has a sharper and more pungent onion taste than yellow and white onions. The strength of the red onion helped accentuate the fragrance of the dish while perfuming the taste of the curry. It also added some freshness to the rich curry. The boiled eggs were pretty normal, nothing to complain about. Clean extra protein and very tasty when submerged in the curry for a bit. The egg noodles were good. It was springy and soft flat noodle and it absorbed a lot of the curry. However, I would have liked it a bit more if it had a little bit more chew to it. There were two stars in this dish. The savory and fragrant Thai curry + the phenomenal chicken thighs. The curry was a tad bit spicy (I have low spice tolerance, sorry) but was absolutely delightful. The spice added to the flavor and enticed you to eat more and more. Just when you think it might be too spicy, the coconut milk within the curry soothes the heat and mellows out the spiciness. The coconut added a bit of sweetness and creaminess and enhanced the addictiveness of the dish. It had a velvety and luscious mouth feel. Chomp Chomp also did not skimp out on the spices they added to the soup. I tasted several different spices but the aromatic that stuck out to me was the black cardamom. The salt levels were also perfect. It was savory and filling but it also tasted clean. It's not like those restaurants where you have to sleep after you finished eating. Here, you're full and have energy. The chicken thighs was pretty much perfect. It was cooked in the coconut curry until it was tender. The chicken thighs fell apart when I picked it up with chopsticks. Have you heard of the saying fall off the bone? This is a step up from that. These were boneless chicken thighs and they were so tender, they fell off the meat. This made the chicken aromatic and infused it with so much flavor. It was sweet but also had all spices from the curry permeating through it. The chicken was at the bottom of the bowl so it's not shown in the picture but there was so much meat. I went here a week ago and I still dream of this chicken. It was so good that I had to order delivery the day after coming here. It's astounding how tasty it was. TLDR: Close to perfect place. COME HERE. You will not regret it. Huge portion and affordable prices and really delicious food. Probably the best use of $25 that I made in 2025

The food here is so good, especially the pad see ew. The lunch special prices are the best I've seen for Thai food in the city too. The thai iced tea was so good as well. Service was great and super attentive, and despite the restaurant being small the ambiance was so cutesy and nice.

Some of the best Thai food I've had. Limited seating and people don't understand that you are hurting a business and wages if you stay 30-60 minutes after you're done eating when seating is that limited.

I am usually so picky about the quality of food and the ambiance. This place has it all! If I could give it 10/5 stars, I would. The staff are friendly and quick! I really like how they are attentive and affable. The food, is CHEFS KISS. I have been here twice already - got the papaya salad and the Chomp Chomp duck and tried both the mango sticky rice and taro custard (for dessert) Allllll so good. I don't eat duck or eggplant but the Chomp Chomp Duck (one of their specials) is off the charts!!!!!!!!! Also, gotta get a classic Thai ice milk tea. I gotta come here again to try their other specials.

My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in the city (and I've tried MANY of them). When you ask for extra tofu they actually give extra. Fantastic curry and stir fry. I always do takeout but it seems like a cute spot for a casual dinner with a friend (very few seats, maybe 10 people seated), and the staff are super friendly.

Great menu, and the food was so good too! Lots of great options and I felt like the prices were just right for the portion sizes. The waitresses were nice and worked hard to be quick. Perfect place for lunch or an easy-going dinner. Not the fanciest place, but it is clean!

Such a gem!!! This is my new go-to easy Thai place! I came here with two friends and we ordered more food than we could finish and it was under $90! They don't serve alcohol, so maybe that's why ? But, a steal, nonetheless! Highlights of the night were the pad thai with tofu and the moo yang , which is a grilled pork dish that tasted very similar to Vietnamese lemongrass pork. I can't wait to try everything on the menu!

Really enjoyed their lunch special which works on weekends as well! I had the drunken noodles with the soup and a Thai tea and really enjoyed how flavorful the noodles were especially because I got tofu as a protein and the tofu was really flavorful too. Recommend for a simple lunch!

Love this LES street-style Thai food joint. BYOB makes it even better! Small space, so wait outside, after you put your name down...