Paet Rio
New York Times Critics' PickFor years, Phimploy Likitsansook kept a secret menu at her Hell’s Kitchen restaurant Wondee Siam, written only in Thai and featuring specialties rarely found in Manhattan. At her latest venture, in Elmhurst, Queens, there’s no need to be coy: the borough is home to more than half the city’s Thai population, with the largest concentration in the bocks surrounding Paet Rio. Ms. Likitsansook has brought over a few of her Wondee secrets, but the execution is more focused, the contours of flavor more distinct, and a few dishes approach greatness. — Ligaya Mishan
Price
$$. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover
Wheelchair Access
Dining room is one step up from sidewalk. Restroom is not equipped with hand rail.
Recommended Dishes
Miang kha-na (dried pork with broccoli leaves), khua kling (minced pork salad), khao soi (curry soup noodles), yam pla duk fu (crispy shredded catfish salad), phat phak bung mu krop (crispy pork with watercress), pla yam mango (crispy fish with mango), rad kaphrao (duck with holy basil).
Open
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Alcohol
Full bar
Reservations
Recommended
Also Available
Delivery and Takeout
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