Samsaen Thai

Lovely ambiance with a beautiful interior… plus the seating was comfortable. The food was fresh and delicious… the lunch special with a salad and Thai iced tea was perfect. I had the Vegetable drunken noodles …which I highly recommend. Our waiter was friendly and very nice. Music was a good level … and nice soundtrack (Sinatra, etc)

Absolutely Outstanding Thai Dining Experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment we walked in, everything about this place was exceptional. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and tastefully decorated — a perfect balance between modern and traditional Thai design. It immediately set the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. The service was impeccable. Every staff member we interacted with was genuinely friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made us feel welcomed and taken care of from start to finish. Now, the food — absolutely delicious. Every dish was bursting with flavor, perfectly spiced, and beautifully presented. The Pad Thai was one of the best I’ve ever had, the green curry was rich and aromatic, and the mango sticky rice was the perfect ending to the meal. You could tell the ingredients were fresh and prepared with care. This place is a true gem for Thai cuisine lovers. We left happy, full, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommended!

Amazing dinner at new Thai place near Hudson Yards. Started with Sai Ua spring rolls which were crispy on the outside and deliciously herbaceous with a little spicy kick. The roasted bone marrow was rich and decadent. The sauce on the huge river prawns paired so well with the accompanying jasmine rice. Highly recommended!

I visited during the soft opening, and I think this restaurant had potential to be a favorite. The appetizers were really good, and I particularly liked the squid and jellyfish soup made with fresh jellyfish. It has a unique flavor and perfect texture. On the other hand, the Thai tartlets didn't work at all, they were greasy and the meat was overdone, plus they were tiny and expensive. The staff was very friendly, but still seemed very list on their third day since opening. The staff asked for feedback and I think they really wanted it, so I'm sure things will improve quickly. It's great having good (Thai) food near the theater. I enjoyed my meal and I'm looking forward to visiting again.

Delicious food with great flavor and quality ingredients. Everything came out super fast and fresh. The restaurant is designed like a train dining car — very creative and cozy! Loved the whole experience. Will definitely come back!

Beautiful and tastefully decorated dining room with old world charm. Very nice. Tasty dishes, especially the morning glory with crispy pork belly. Great service as well.👍 Glad to see a new Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. ❤️

Came by Samsen shortly after it opened recently -- our party of 2 walked in around 6:30 and there were still plenty of tables to seat us immediately. The restaurant is pretty nicely decorated -- there's a "train station" theme with lots of ornate golden finishings -- and since it's new everything felt very clean and spacious. They were offering a happy hour special at the time (I'm not sure what times/days it's generally available), so we opted to do the combo of two appetisers and two entrées for $42. For our appetisers we had the tom yum soup and the pork meatballs. Tom yum soup had a decent flavour but was a bit watery, and the pork meatballs were pretty meh -- not the most tender/juicy but had an OK flavour. For mains we had the pad see ew with chicken and pad thai with chicken. The pad thai was pretty good, although the tomato/ketchup-y flavour was quite strong, and it tended to be a bit on the oilier/saltier saide. The chicken and shrimp tasted very yummy. Pad see ew was also not bad. The flat noodles were a very nice chewy-ness, and the light soy sauce flavour went well with the chicken and gai lan veggies. Service was prompt, although our server was a bit too eager/in-our-face about it to the point of mild discomfort. Price point was great (portion sizes big enough to have leftovers), and it seems the regular menu is pretty fairly priced too -- not just the happy hour deal.

Feels like you’re dining on a vintage Thai train cozy, warm, and full of character. The food is bold, authentic, and full of flavor, just like Thai street food back home. A perfect spot for anyone craving real Thai dishes in a unique setting

Delicious Thai food! The food quality and price are on par with other well-known Thai spots in the city. Ideal for a dinner date (2-3). There are 2 menus: one for "street food" and another for the fine dining/ Chef Oak's (elevated) creations. The pad thai with jumbo river prawn is a showstopper (see pic) in terms of looks and taste.

I went to Samsaen this past Thursday and ordered myself a Pad See Ew (stir fried broad noodles, Chinese broccoli, egg with sweet soy sauce).It was so so good! Packed with flavor and the service was attentive. I was in a bit of a hurry to get somewhere afterwards and the restaurant was able to accommodate me and bring me my dinner quickly which I greatly appreciated. It's such a cute restaurant, perfect for date night, solo dining, dining with friends. 10/10 Thai restaurant recommendation.

The food wasn't bad but nothing to write home about, and the ambiance needed a little work. People were swatting at flies left and right and overall it felt a little cramped inside. The bathroom was a sauna as it had no AC and was similarly very cramped. Service needed a little work also - our water glasses were empty all night and even when I tried to flag people down for water, they forgot to come back (which was tough since some of the dishes we ordered were spicy). No liquor license yet but it looked like it was BYOB. The pad see ew with shrimp was good but we didn't have much luck with the other dishes. The cabbage was overcooked and wilted, and we were disappointed with the jumbo prawns which although good and giant, was basically just 2 shrimp with nothing else for $42 or something in that ballpark. I also wasn't a huge fan of the crispy pork. We may have just ordered the wrong dishes so may have to come back again to try some other offerings on the menu.

Interesting concept, but unfortunately much better Thai food in the area. The service and atmosphere are very good so I'm disappointed that the quality and taste of the food are not as good.

Would give this place a 3.5. Cute place, dimmed lighting give it a romantic vibe with the decor and cute plating. Food was just ok, best tasting dish would be the seafood pad kee mao for us. Very flavorful with a spicy kick. Giant river prawns looked delicious but just tasted ok. They should crack the little fingers on the prawns for you so it'll be easier to eat. There was meat in there but hard to get to as it was prickly so I tried one and didn't bother with the rest. Wish the crispy pork was a bit crispier, enjoyed the morning glory. Mango sticky rice needed more coconut sauce. There was no drizzle on the mango and needed that extra coconut taste. Cool spot. I think maybe new so may need a little more time for adjustments.

The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The staff really goes out of their way to make sure you enjoy your time there.

The food is super delicious. Try the crispy, fried fish. It's heavenly! The seafood soup is likewise topnotch. The servers are also very nice and attentive. I fly to NY often and I visit this place when I'm in town. Worth taking guests here, too.