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!

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!

I recently visited this restaurant to pick up a takeout order. The staff was very nice and friendly, which I appreciated. I was told my order would be ready in 20 minutes, but it ended up taking around 30. While waiting, I noticed the restaurant seemed very understaffed, with only a couple of people trying to handle everything. That may explain the delay. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the pad Thai. I paid extra for shrimp and only received three in the entire dish, which felt pretty outrageous considering the added cost. The flavor was okay, but nothing special, and definitely not worth the upcharge for the shrimp. On a more positive note, the mango sticky rice was delicious. The portion was generous and I really enjoyed the taste. Overall, I left feeling a bit let down. I’m not sure if the small shrimp portion was due to it being a takeout order, but either way, it didn’t feel worth the price.

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

The food was for the most part good here, and they do have a lot of potential. But definitely some hiccups, maybe from still being new. The pomelo salad was the smallest I’ve ever seen from any Thai restaurant, and flavor was just okay. The eggplant salad, should prob not be named eggplant salad since it’s mostly steak with a few small pieces of eggplant. Crab fried rice was delicious, as well as the green curry short rib. Their must haves the fried fish was not very impressive. The river prawns looked impressive but could have better seasoning. The potential is def there and I do want to try more dishes.

All the food was delicious. My dinner mate and I ordered an app, side and entree to share. While the bone marrow was delicious, the shrimp chips were stale. The pad thai with jumbo shrimp was a beautiful dish though and quite unique! The front can be cleared up a bit, it felt like things were still being moved in, but the interior decor and the theme of Thai train station is cute vibes for a date night.

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!

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.