Lui's Thai Food

Thai restaurant · East Village

Lui's Thai Food

Thai restaurant · East Village

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128 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

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Thai staples like pad thai & tom yum soup are served in a basic space, which also offers takeout.  

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128 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003 Get directions

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128 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003 Get directions

+1 646 669 9310

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"Neighborhood Thai restaurant Lui’s Thai Food has closed after seven years. Owner and chef Pimnapa 'Lek' Sunthatkolkarn has shuttered the restaurant to focus on her recovery." - Eater Staff

New York City Restaurant Closings, September 2020 - Eater NY
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"Finding a Tuesday night spot that’s basically an extension of your apartment is a legal requirement of living and eating in the East Village. So if you haven’t done that yet or you’re feeling a little bit “it’s not you, it’s me” with your current choice, try Lui’s. This is a small Thai spot on East 4th Street with solid vegetarian options and plenty of curries and noodle dishes. It’s easy to get an appetizer and an entree here for under $30 to go with your BYOB selection from the deli next door." - Hannah Albertine, Matt Tervooren

The Best Places To Have Dinner For Around $30 In The East Village - New York - The Infatuation
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K. Sher

Google
I ordered Somen, and I think it’s not traditional Thai (looks more like Fusion) but it was very nicely cooked. I did like the taste a lot, and they are indeed small plates - I wished the portion could be bigger (it’s about 1/3 the typical American size) - hence it could end up a bit pricey. But the taste is worth a try. Had Thai iced tea too! Small cozy restaurant.

Leah Staniorski

Google
Lui's has amazing food. I went to the restaurant many times before the coronavirus lockdown and enjoyed BYOB dinners there with friends. The food is incredible, great quality, and for a great price. I love the drunken salmon, papaya salad, curry, cashew chicken, and Thai iced tea. Very consistent. Never had a bad menu item. So happy they opened for takeout and delivery and can't wait to return to dine inside once regulations allow!!!

Jacob Weintraub

Google
Great little hole in the wall spot. I was craving some red curry beef which wasn't on the menu but they happily made it for me!

Alishah Jamal (AJ)

Google
Wow wow wow, a true hidden gem of a restaurant. I can't begin to tell you how amazing this Thai place is and how flavorful and cheap this food is as well! The owner is an older lady who is so sweet and she makes all of the meals. I had the drunken noodles with chicken and it came out to only $12! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back.

Summer Liu

Google
Love the Thai food at Lui’s and it has became one of my favorites Thai restaurants. The other is Pure Thai, which has been around much longer. Small space offering 7-8 sets of tables but have never needed to wait (the waiting time at Pure Thai always frustrates me). Have tried 5-6 different dishes and are all excellent! Love the Drunken Salmon (slightly pan fried salmon and the drunken noodle). Love the special Fried Branzino (a recent chief special). Check it out! (Not too much though, otherwise I will be very frustrate if this place start to needs to wait for 30+ mins, lol)

Phil White

Google
I may be biased because the owner is my best friend's aunt, but oh my the food is soooo good. My girlfriend didn't stop talking about how good the food was the rest of our trip to NYC and she's worked at James Beard award winning restaurants

Avery D

Google
Better than many places in Thailand. Very cute family business with a much-loved BYOB policy. Green curry here is my favorite in the city.

Selena Twine

Google
They're food didn't tastes like thai food that I have ever had,it tasted more like Chinese. The lobster and sweet and sour sauce was watered down,and the rice and chicken lo mein was bland .The only food that was decent was the beef teriyaki ,chicken wings and chicken fingers.