Lan Larb Chiang Mai 2nd Ave

Hidden gem for authentic Thai food in NYC! The portions are huge, flavors rich, and prices super reasonable. The boat noodles were packed with thick, tender cuts of beef, the roasted curry duck was crispy outside and juicy inside, and the grilled beef with green chili dip was addictive. Friendly service, cozy vibe, and you’ll definitely leave full and happy. Highly recommend for anyone craving hearty, no-frills Thai!

This is such a cozy, hidden gem. The space is cute, the service was amazing, and the food was incredible. We ordered: Gaeng Hung Lay – Chef Kenny’s grandma’s recipe! Tender pork belly stewed in a rich, aromatic curry and pair with sticky rice. This is a must order! Yum Woonsen – Glass noodle salad with seafood, it so fresh, zesty, and one of my faves. Kanom Jean Nham Ngiaw – Fermented rice noodles in an herby pork broth. Comforting, flavorful, and a favorite! Khao Kriab Pak Mor – Sweet savory tapioca wraps, a fun and unique Thai street snack. Som Tum – Classic green papaya salad with a perfect chili-lime kick. Ka Na Moo Grob – Chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly Cocktails: Lin-Ping and Ka-Sa-Long - both were light and refreshing! And we ended with Mango sticky rice as our dessert.

Excellent Northern Thai food, a true hidden gem. The food was everything I wanted: intense, stinky, and flavorful. It is prepared and presented really well. The prices are very reasonable. They have many options on the menu that should suit almost anyone's preferences.

Highly recommend !! Heard from friends that the place is a must to try. And bang ! their foods were superb and flavorful. I ordered Moo Ping (grilled pork skewer) , Tom Yum Chicken and Beef Shank Soup with sticky rice. They are amazing !!! Love it and definitely come back. So full right now:)

We ordered 3 menu, nur nham man hoi, orange ginger chicken n duck noodle soup. And mango sticky rice for the dessert. All the food were delicious..good service from the staffs.

Run of the mill Thai local restaurant. The Tom Yum was rather average nothing special. Rasul with tofu was better. It's ok if you are in the area and up for Thai food. But if you are looking for a special place, keep looking.

A Thai Culinary Gem! We ordered the classic Pad Thai, Red Curry with Tofu — and every bite was a flavor explosion. The mocktails were equally good and were presented nicely. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. The ambiance — with soft music, tasteful decor, and cozy lighting — made it a relaxing and immersive experience. If you’re a Thai food lover or new to the cuisine, this spot is an absolute must.

The Big Apple! So many places to choose from when dining in New York City, deciding where to go and what cuisine to eat will be your biggest challenge. As luck would have it, we chose Thai and not far from our place in Manhattan we visited Lan Larb Esan, a cozy street front Thai restaurant. A range of Thai beers and various wines to start with were offered which complemented the food just fine. For starters we shared spring rolls and a grilled satay chicken. Both were good while the chicken had a lovely spicy gooey dip to be drizzled over enhancing its texture and flavour. For the mains, we ordered a noodle similar to Pad Thai along with some plain sticky rice and Penang curry. Overall, the food was lovely and if you are in the area and in the mood for Thai, this New York Times featured cozy place is a good place to visit.

Reliable as always for dine-in and take-out; called in order and it was ready in the ten minutes it took for us to get there. Good portion size, excellent ratio of veggies and chicken to broad noodles for the pad see ew. The definition of comfort food.

I didn't snag a picture of the smooth, velvety creaminess of the delicious masaman curry because I was busy inhaling it! I really enjoy this place and I realize I should have been going here way more often than I did over the last three years living so close. It's a hard city to leave because of the places like this that are really worth the price. Alan Larb had reasonable prices and the foods just so good... The steak salad, the pad se ew. It's all so good. Next time I'm getting that roast duck curry for sure. I'll report back on some more soon too.

Ordered from them again! Pad Se Ew (with beef): The noodles were good and chewy. Flavorful sauce but what a shame because we paid an extra $2 for beef that was too dry. 3.5/5 Crab fried rice: They do not skimp on the crab and this dish is just so filling and the lime balances out the greasiness of the rice and equalizes any fishiness of the crab. Tastes like real crab. I wish there was an option to add some hot sauce or like fish sauce though. 4.8/5 Chicken wings: There were 2 drumsticks and 2 wings. Fried but juicy and had some light peppery chilli flakes sprinkled on it. Wow. Just so good and wish there was more than 4! 5/5

Next time I'm here I'll definitely be trying what they're known for which is their Larb (they seem to have a tofu veggie option as well). However, I played it safe and got a tofu pad see ew, and shared a mango sticky rice for dessert. Overall dinner portions are pretty big so I would try and come during lunch since their lunch specials are a great deal. The food here was okay, both my dishes were pretty good, but didn't stand out. Though, I will be updating my review once I try the Larb itself!

My boyfriend and I were visiting the city and he was craving for some larb. We were staying with friends and this happened to pop up as one of the first options when searching. We decided to check it out as it was also the closest. We did a take out option but could have done dined in. The restaurant has the perfect atmosphere for a cute date night or even a girls night out. We ordered the chicken larb and the pad khee mao. I was looking for some drunken noodles but was informed by Google these were the same. Personally, they didn't taste like drunken noodles I've had before, but they were delicious. The noodles were the perfect chewiness but also smoky with wok and spice level was perfect. The larb was perfectly seasoned, not overly sour or wet. The portion sizes were perfect for two people or even for one and leftovers. When we went to pick up the workers were very friendly, but will have to go back to dine in.

I recently placed a takeout order from Lan Larb, and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the food and the efficiency of their service. Just 15 minutes after placing my order, it was ready for pickup, and everything was packaged neatly. The Pad Kee Mao was the highlight of my meal. It had a flavorful and perfect soggy texture that wasn't too spicy, making it an absolute delight. The chicken stood out for its moist and rich flavor, a noticeable step above what I've experienced elsewhere.

I got some lunch here with friends and it was really good. I think the lunch special here is pretty unbeatable. The specials range from $11-16 dollars and include an appetizer and main dish. The appetizer is a bit small but the main was big! There isn't a strong AC so the space was a bit hot but I cooled off with the lychee Thai iced tea and it was good! The server was very attentive and friendly. This is a good lunch spot if you're in the area.

Loved this place. We ate the coconut shrimp appetizer, and for our main dishes we had tamarin duck and pad Tai beef. Best we've ever had. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked great. Service was great also. Food came out fast and sequenced well. Ambiance was quiet pleasant, a little warm for my task. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Worst Pad Thai of my life. There is no flavor except for the sugar. Its so cloyingly sweet it might as well be a dessert! No amount of lime juice/ chilli could save this dish!

Love that there's a reliable Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. Ordered take-out and it was ready in 20 mins. Friendly staff. Here's what we ordered: - Red Curry Duck: Delicious. Duck was cooked well, skin crispy, but not dried out. Curry was delicious as well with fresh veggies. We even had leftover and saved it to eat over rice the next day. - Shrimp Pad Thai: Shrimps were fresh and not mushy at all. Pad Thai had the balance of flavors - sweet, tangy, spicy. Would definitely come back.

Ordered from Lan Larb for the first time via GrubHub. The order was delivered fairly quickly but the tupperwares the food came in didn't close well and all the sauce leaking from the dishes was all over the bag and the dish itself. We got coconut shrimp, drunken noodles with beef, and minced pork Thai basil. Both dishes were great but they were VERY spicy. Definitely have to tell them to reduce the spice level next time we order from here. Overall a solid choice for take out! O

they changed the restaurant to some new name (idk what it is) the portions are the same and the price has gone up by 35%. same. exact. food. never ordering from here again.

Great spot for delicious Thai food. They offer lunch specials Monday to Friday. We came on the weekend and there was only one other table taken The pad thai and red curry lunch were delicious. The pad thai wasn't too sweet like at other places. The Thai iced tea was delicious. Will definitely return.

Good lunch specials at a good price - came down to around $14 with tax and tip for a pad kee mao with chicken larb side. The portions are not small, the food is delicious, and the restaurant has a fun, well-decorated vibe. It was fairly empty around 12pm but filled up afterward. Highly recommend for lunch.

GREAT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!! Honestly such a hidden gem in Murray Hill! The food here tastes incredible and the people who work here are very nice as well. This is a great spot for a chiller date night or if you're looking for a local thai spot!

I think this is some of the best Thai food in nyc! My only complaint is they don't really have any specials.

Was looking for Thai food in the neighborhood. Stopped in for Friday lunch and partook in the lunch specials - great deal for appetizer and entree. Note: the size is "lunch size" meaning smaller than usual. My friend got chicken with pad thai noodles and I got chicken with massuman curry, which came with rice. We both got tom yum soup as the appetizer, which was delicious - tart and savory. My curry was good too, with a decent amount of chicken. I also got a mango mimosa, which hit the spot. It wasn't too sweet or watered down, as they can be. The atmosphere was fine - enough room to seat everyone and not too cramped. Service was good. Bathroom was clean. I saw some pick up orders come through as well. Would come back, especially for the lunch special.

Delicious food, very authentic Thai taste for a great price point considering it is in downtown Manhattan.

Ordered from this place for delivery for lunch and it was DELISH! Quite unexpected and they definitely delivered flavor! I had the chicken fried rice and asked for chili sauce on the side along with their calamari. Chicken was good enough for 2 servings and the chili sauce was just the cherry on top. The calamari arrived nice and cripsy, no fishy taste and very satisfying. Recommended this place to the rest of my coworkers and I this will definitely be added to one of my regular restaurants to order for lunch!

Ordered for delivery at around 7 pm on a Saturday to our hotel, and it came when it said it would. We decided to try a bunch of different things: Assorted Appetizer (2 curry puffs, 2 spring rolls, 2 chicken and shrimp dumplings, and 2 coconut crusted shrimp) - I loved the curry puffs. It was packed with flavor. The spring rolls and dumplings were super basic. Shrimp was good, but it's nothing you can't find at your local Costco freezer section Papaya salad (green papaya, tomato, peanut and long bean in spicy lime dressing) - the spicy lime dressing was perfect. However, the papaya was a bit soggy; kind of like it wasn't made fresh. Maybe they just make these in big batches in the morning for the entire day Nua Yang Esaan (Thai grilled steak) - this was a bit dry and it needed salt. However, I must say that the jaew sauce made up for everything. It's a sweet, spicy, and tangy dipping sauce that I probably would have taken shots of, if it wasn't so spicy. Even though I loved the sauce, this dish is definitely not worth its $25 price tag Pad Thai with chicken - chicken was a bit tough and bland and the pieces were huge (not in a good way). The flavor overall wasn't great. I think it could have used a bit more salt or a bit more of a tangy factor Thai iced tea - I get this is supposed to be sweet but this was sickeningly sweet. We took a few sips but couldn't stomach the rest. We also ordered a coconut water, which they forgot but we decided it wasn't worth it to make them come all the way back to deliver a drink Overall, the food was very mediocre. At least we got 20% on GrubHub since it was our first order here?

Awesome experience here. Spices are truly authentic and the aesthetics are great. Prices are great even for a Midtown location. Will always come back here.

I have never visited the establishment in person but I have ordered through Uber Eats quite a few times. Their food is tasty not salty maybe not as spicy as I would like, but that is MY TASTE. There is always the special instructions box which I have always asked for extra spicy and they send extra ingredients to make it very spicy.

Best Thai food in NYC. Any of the curries (my fave is Panang if you're having a hard time choosing) and the eggplant basil is to die for. Perfect if you're trying to not go too heavy on the carbs. ;)

Really good Thai food and my standards for Thai food are quite high! Got the pad see ew and the panang curry. My only "con" is that the pan see ew was on the sweeter side, but did really like the sauce for it. Both had large portion (can split 2 entrees between 3 ppl) and were flavorful/rich without being too heavy! The quality of the meat was also very good and they had a good ratio of protein to veggie to carbs!! The inside also has a very cute ambiance!!! Highly rec!!!

Really good Thai food! Right around the corner from me and finally got around to trying it this weekend. We ordered the green curry with vegetables and pad Thai with chicken (requested both to be mild/medium). I was very pleased with the food itself as it was super flavorful and delicious. I wish the curry had been a little more mild but still good nonetheless. Price wise - you can't really beat it. We were actually very shocked when we saw how low the bill came out to. You definitely can get more bang for your buck here. Only thing is I wish they served alcoholic drinks (I believe the soho location has drinks - so we were expecting the same from here)

Popped in for some take out. Friendly - fast service. Quaint atmosphere. Perfectly cooked (Al dente) vegetables. So tasty !

Very solid and cheap Thai food that is one of my go-to deliveries in Murray Hill. For ~$20ish dollars I can get a noodle dish with a large appetizer that will always be consistently good and hot when I get the food delivered. I always get the pad kee mao or pad see ew, with either crab rangoons or Thai calamari as an appetizer and I have basically 2 meals for a cheap price. Definitely would recommend if you're in the area and want some quick Thai bites.

Excellent food. Very appetizing. The lunch specials are very good and very nicely priced. You have to try it!!

I'll start off by saying we once loved this restaurant. It was our go-to Thai restaurant and would order from them 2-3 times a month. We started having some poor experiences but then it would get better again. Tonight we ordered for the last time. All of the appetizers have now been downsized from 4 to 3 pieces apparently ( curry puffs, spring rolls, moo ping) prices remain the same. The mooping was 80% fat. It has been getting fatty the past few times but this was unacceptable. I'm not sure what they are thinking changing the quantities in their appetizers when everyone expects a certain number of items. All of these issues have now caused us to find a new Thai restaurant for our new go-to.

Was just walking around hoping to spot a new place and game to this place with the window sign announcing 'Bangkok Street Food' with photos of the dishes. So I wanted to try the Khao Moo Tod, crispy pork belly over white rice with Jaew sauce side of tomato, cucumber, cilantro, topped with fried onion, Inside I was unable to checkout what could be part of the menu because it on black background in a low lite sitting. I was looking for appetizer and dessert but there was none to be found. Khao Moo Tod, was good the pork belly cooked well and not greasy but the meal as a whole is on the plan side. There was plenty of take out orders coming in so I guess the online menu has more options than what you get in person looking for takeout.

They have the best Thai tea I've ever tasted! I'm so mad I just discovered this place, and I've been in this area for years smh

Consistent. Reliable. Comforting. Delicious. With restaurants tanking left and right throughout Manhattan, I hold onto hope that my favorite neighborhood Thai place survives. Each day I breathe a sigh of relief knowing it's lived to see another day. I've stopped here pre-pandemic many a time for a happy hour beer or a glass of wine. Unassuming and low key - no lines, no reservations needed, just a humble joint prepping my chicken pad Thai, crab fried rice and green curry the way I like. Lan Larb felt more of a take out place even pre-COVID. They did have a small indoor area for dining consisting of the dedicated regulars and people who work in the area popping in for lunch or post-work dinner. COVID era they have an area for pick up orders indoors and tiny tables outdoors (winter in NYC nixing the idea of sitting outdoors for a meal now). Always solid and a great neighborhood Thai joint. If you're looking for fair pricing, quality and consistency, this Thai joint is your place. Don't expect to be wowed to the moon by the food, but it's consistently solid and won't break the bank, which works for me when I'm ordering take out.

I wanted to try a new place for Thai food and I ordered a lunch delivery. I wasn't satisfied with their food. I ordered a Pad thai with tofu. Usually, tofu is cut into small pieces and cooked individually. However, they cooked the whole tofu and cut it later. So inside of tofu was not cooked and cold. And the noodle needed more sauce. There were two different noodle types and it gave me a suspicion that they might use the same pan for cooking different dishes. I won't order from here again.

Going to be very honest. I would not have written this review had the restaurant been at all responsive to a simple issue. But after spending 20 minutes each time and writing on their web contact form, and I sent two or three notes, and they still couldn't respond, I am compelled to give this honest review. The food itself was good, except I can't overlook a potential issue of theft or incompetence. Here is what happened. Ordered over $60 worth of items or at least that is what the cost came after paying at least $20 in service fees, delivery fees, taxes, and tip. Ordered two entrées, an appetizer, side, and a drink. Very simply, the drink was missing. Reached out to Uber Eats and informed within their required timeframe. They refused to refund and asked for photos. I can't give a photo of a missing item. And I can't give a photo of the food because it was consumed. Plus I am not reporting any of the food missing so why do they need a picture of the food received? Doesn't even illustrate honesty. Anybody could remove an item before taking a photo. Photos tell absolutely nothing of usefulness in this instance! I reached out to the restaurant and was told they can't refund directly and to contact Uber eats. Have been given the runaround for many hours. I can do a chargeback against my credit card, but that is a last ditch option. The restaurant knows if they packaged the tea or not. I was told that most likely the manager packaged it. I don't know if they put in a drink last or first or if it was left out or if it is the responsibility of the driver to make sure to get the drink. I don't know if the driver stole the drink out of the bag as if that happened, it is theft. So I would first need to know from the restaurant if they insist that they put the drink in the bed, then it would be a potential theft from the delivery driver. But I can't get an answer from anyone. And I can't get a simple refund for a tea from the restaurant. To their credit, after chatting for a long time, a staff member said the next time I order they would add the missing tea to the next order but this is insufficient. I just want a refund for missing item!! And I cannot continue to take out food from a restaurant who does not stand behind their orders, and if it's the third parties issue then they need to communicate that the third-party delivery service is ruining their business alienating customers. In terms of the food itself, the pad Thai with shrimp was very tasty. But I work too hard for my money to be paying for items that are missing. NOTE: Too convenient for restaurants to blame third-party delivery service when they are the ones that are hooking up with them. Take accountability and stop passing the buck. Uber eats is called the restaurant when there's an issue with a promo or refund. Restaurant says call Uber eats. They both pass the buck!

Still a solid spot for some good Thai fare. Been here numerous times during lunch time, they have some really good lunch specials. Have tried almost everything off their menu, food is really good and flavorful. Overall a decent spot to satisfy those Thai cravings.

Yummy and quick delivery. A little different from some other spots in that the noodles are thin. Also recommend the spring rolls and Thai iced tea.

One year later consistently patronizing Lan Larb, my friend and I are still very satisfied with our dining experience here. Located in a neighborhood where there is a plethora of restaurants, we continue to return to Lan Larb whenever we want our Thai fix. This measures out to visiting Lan Larb every couple months or less ( I also eat Thai food at other restaurants in NYC & BK). Like an old married couple-lol-we sit at the same table and order twin meals. Our permanent, signature dish has now become spicy basil eggplant with steamed tofu accompanied by rose wine. Tip--if ordering this particular dish, do so at mild-medium spice level. On one past visit I requested medium spice and my nose wouldn't stop running! In addition, happy hour continues to be half off beer or wine from 4 pm to 7 pm. All jest aside, I really like the quality of the food served here ( in the past, sometimes served with a slight attitude which we overlooked). Everything always looks delicious when brought to other tables and although I've tried other dishes, I'm addicted to the tofu with eggplant. If in the area, swing on by and give it a try.

as a resident of midtown east/kips bay - this spot is def my go to for casual thai food. this place lives up to its name - highly recommend their larb salad but it can get a little spicy!

This is a gem my friend and I found after the movies. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. The summer rolls were refreshing and I love the hint on mint. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the shrimp dish was delicious. I have tried a lot of Thai restaurants and I will always order the same thing but at Lan Larb I tried different dishes and was not disappointed.

I usually get take out from here for lunch while I'm at the office, but decided to come in for lunch to meet up with a friend in NY from out of town who is vegan and gluten-free. Will probably stick to take out from now on... The service: Could NOT get the servers to crack a smile. Later realized I noticed them smile, but only after talking to their co-workers. They seemed VERY put out that we wanted to combine two tables on the banquette, so we could both sit on the booth side during lunch. This was at 1:30 and there were two other tables in the restaurant. The rest was empty. Even after assuring them several times that we would absolutely move if they needed the table, they still looked completely indignant and inconvenienced. There would be nothing that would console them. /shrug The food: Definitely still some of the best Thai food in NYC. I love their green curry and their mango salad was beautiful and delicious. The only reason they get 4 stars instead of 3. They would get 5 if the service was even remotely friendly. So again, get take out. :)

I understand the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on a lot of restaurants. But since reopening, the quality of their food has declined so much I can no longer recommend this place. Given that Thai-ish and One Two Thai also now have lunch specials around $10, Lan Larb's price point is not even attractive for the quality. The first week they reopened, I ordered their premium "Lunch Special Recommendation" with crabmeat, roast pork, egg noodles, and chinese broccoli in soup ($15). I don't know if they forgot to put it on, but there was absolutely no crab to be found and only 3 thin slices of roast pork. It wasn't a big deal at the time so I let it go. Over the course of the next few weeks, I ordered the pad kee mao lunch special twice, but both times instead of the chicken larb, I was given 2 spring rolls as the appetizer. The pad kee mao was acceptable. Only because I've been coming here for 3+ years today I ordered again - pad thai this time - and again I received 2 spring rolls. The pad thai today came practically white (instead of the typical orangeish-yellow I've come to expect), and completely lacked flavor. I have one more order scheduled for tomorrow lunch (got a good Grubhub discount so I don't want to cancel), but after that I don't think I'll be coming back for a while...

Ordered delivery during our recent cold spell, craving something hot and spicy and GOOD! It's been awhile, a long while & LAN LARB did not disappoint! Favorites as always: STARTERS: - Moo Ping - pork skewered grilled and seasoned just right. - Curry Puffs - baked crunchy SALAD: - Larb Moo Krob (Crispy pork) ENTREES: - Pad Kee Mao Medium spicy (with shrimp, which are always juicy and very fresh). Good healthy portion lasted three days... . ;-) - Pad Thai - solid. Delivery was super fast at 7PM (25 min) and very friendly. I am back!

We've eaten at a number of Thai places in Murray Hill, and this is our favorite yet. Stopped in on the spur of the moment for dinner. We had the "Khao Kriab Pak Mor" as an appetizer, which is a bit hard to describe but was a sort of savory peanut dumpling. It was a dish we've never had before, and we really liked it. I had mock duck drunken noodle as a main, and my wife had the tofu spicy basil fried rice. She's trying to eat more veg food, but often doesn't like tofu - but she really liked this preparation; the tofu was firm and flavorful. Both dishes were delicious and the portions were ample. I saw also that they have lunch specials. My one complaint/suggestion (from a vegetarian perspective) would be that they have a bunch of really distinctive-looking meat dishes, and I wish a few of those came in vegetarian versions also. But overall we really liked it and we'll certainly be going back.

Came for lunch service is a bit lacking but their lunch special is super cheap and the food is filling. Had the classic Thai dishes served with an appetizer. Ambiance is also pretty for a nice lunch. Worth it for the pre fixed menu for sure!

This place is incredible. I was staying in Murray Hill for a month, and atet here four times a week for a whole month. I haven't yet had a bad thing on the menu. The Calamari, the duck, the other duck, the Crab Rangoon, the *other other* duck, the Pad Thai, it's all just so so good and uniquely spiced. Do your tongue a favor and go.

We've been ordering here consistently for a few months via take out. The food has overall been OK. 3 Star... But tonight was the show stopper! HOLD-UP-WAIT A-MINUTE status. I'm not joking my readers, the Pad Thai we ordered had a strong smell of FEET but dirty feet and strong enough we smelt it across the room. Soooooo with that being said, thank you but no more. God bless America and good luck! PS, if you like feet-tastin noodle it was great!

The food was wonderful. I had the bamee mood tod and it was great. We also had a few appetizer which were all great (dumplings and crab Rangoon). The pasta had the perfect amount of spice and seasoning and the pork belly was very crispy. I'd definitely come back!

Got a huge order for 20 people. Crab fried rice, pad Thai, massaman curry, papaya salad and just a ton of rice. It was all wonderful and rave reviews all around. The only problem is that they didn't include paper plates which we requested so that was annoying but they somehow remembered the utensils! Anyway I wouldn't hesitate to either eat there or order out from there soon.

Nice restaurant in 2Ave I order noodles soup So yum the noodles is delicious like real Thai food stuff ! Nice and clean