One Thai Chef

It was not my choice to eat here. I was simply someone who has been invited to a birthday lunch for someone at my job. It was my first time and definitely the last time I’d ever come here.
I could tell just from my first sip of the Thai Iced Tea that whatever comes after was going to be pretty bad. Still, I held my breath and wished for the best. Thai Iced Tea tasted watered down and their Tom Yum Soup most definitely did not fit what anyone would consider a Tom Yum Soup. Pad Kee Mao was overly salty and there was hardly any flat noodles in the dish. It mostly consisted of vegetables and very little noodle/​meat. I get that it’s a lunch special, but Pad Kee Mao is a dry noodle dish. I had to dig around to find pieces of noodle on my plate. No bueno. I should also add the service was slow.
I am beginning to lose hope in Manhattan Thai restaurants. Maybe I should just stick to Queens.

This restaurant would get 4 stars if based on the décor. I ordered the spring roll and chicken pad thai. The noodles were over cooked, which made the food on the plate look like mush and it barely had any flavor. My friend had massaman curry and said it was tasteless. Curry tasteless… really. food service was slow and they had instrumental 1970s. Needless to say I will not be going back.

For how much Thai food is in NYC this place needs to buck up.
I had the prix fixe dinner. Everything either lacked flavor or did not taste right. The shu Mai was dry without the listed ingredients just over cooked. The service was great. The Thai tea tasted weak, and the phad Thai was too wet.
You have pure Thai, Qi, and many Thai places around. Save yourself.

Very good food. We had Shrimp pad Thai and for appetizers, we got spring rolls. Very cozy place as well and we will definitely be going back. Five stars.

My Hubby and I had a Groupon to One Thai Chef so we were so excited to go have dinner. It was our 3^rd time eating there and each time has been delightful. We usually order the lollipop chicken for appetizer and braised short rib for entrée. It was served with white rice and cranberry sauce. It was so moist and savory. We enjoyed each bite. Although it’s a small place and always packed we really enjoyed ourselves.

If you in the area and have living social voucher GO there.
Food is good. Basic Thai rest.
The atmosphere is very nice.
Service is fast and good.
Definitely worth for dinner before the main course of the Saturday night.

Decent place in times sqaure with decent food. The food comes fast but the service might be a little slow.
It’s hard to find– there isn’t much signage so you have to look for the red door.
I got the Pad Thai and enjoyed it. The serving size was plenty, tasted great and the environment was pretty cozy.
It is a good place to get a fast meal if you’re waiting for a Broadway show to start! In fact, most of the people inside were doing just that!

Came a second time for another birthday (wow) and review will stay the same. Food was okay, service was much better this time around.

I have had both lunch and dinner here and enjoyed them both. There are many of the usual expected menu options such as spring rolls and coconut shrimp (which are really, REALLY yummy) and they also have some nice dumpling combinations. They were out of the spring rolls so they must be good.
I ordered a selection of appetizers and fried rice both times I came here so I can’t speak to their entrees. The pineapple fried rice was really good. You have the option of adding a selection of protein. We opted for chicken, which was tender and well seasoned. Portion sizes are generous for the area, service is quick and our water glasses were always kept filled. We were never rushed. Although this place is located right in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, it is thankfully quiet and quaint. Prices are extremely reasonable.
My only «issue» is that my friend asked for a side order of peanut sauce. When it was delivered, it was very runny and watery. Although I understand that some people may make it differently, it just seemed a bit off.
Overall, it was a very nice dinner and I would return therefor either lunch or dinner.

This is one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had in New York. Please note that this place was originally going to receive a 3 star. Small hole in the wall styled restaurant, which looked more for intimate dates. Not quite group friendly. Service was terrible. One waitress came to us with menus but failed to include the «lunch special» menu. When our order was placed, she disappeared for 30 minutes. We did not even get our drinks until shortly before our food arrived. The place was going to receive a 3 star rating because of the food. My Chicken Satay was cooked to perfection, portion was satisfactory. The peanut sauce was great, liquid sauce with chopped peanuts for texture. It also came with a cucumber salad which was alright, I thought it was too acidic but otherwise fine. Throughout our lunch, no one came around to check up on us nor refill our drinks. Yet again waitress would disappear for another 30 minutes. When we were ready to pay, we put three credit cards in the book. When the waitress came back she only returned 2. I caught the waitress trying to steal my card. But that’s a whole other story. I was angry walking out of the restaurant.

I went recently for an early dinner-​the space is small and rectangular, like a long hallway. There was no air conditioning and the doors were open. There is limited outdoor seating. I got the drunken noodle dish which was very good. The beverage choices were limited so I go water. The price was reasonable-​i would recommend and return.

Took a day trip to see some shows, spent time walking around and snacking. Grabbed a quick dinner here and it was okay. The spring rolls lacked flavor and the pad see ew had good flavor but not enough noodles for the amount of Chinese broccoli. The service was quick and great my water glass (giant green goblet) was always full.

This review is for the food only. The waitress was friendly and sweet.
The pad Thai and pad see ew was extremely salty. I’m not sure how that is acceptable. I couldn’t eat and I drank more water than I ate food. I will not be returning

The décor is nice. The prices are ver decent. Food was Thai. Staff was courteous and accomodating. We had Basil chicken, which was rich and crispy. I didn’t like mango chicken it’s little on the sweet side. Will try short rib next time. Not sure why there is no dedicated hostess in the front to greet.
Overall positive experience.

What a hiddem gem! My husband and I used a groupon and dined here before a show in the Theater District. For $ 27, we each got an appetizer and an entrée.
Lollipop Chicken
It was deep fried perfect, and had a sweet dipping sauce.
Red Curry Roasted Duck
This was our favorite. It was sweet, a nice spicy with pieces of roast duck and a good amount of vegetables. The sauce was divine, we totally soaked every last drop with rice.
Braised short rib
Generous hunk of meat, braised tenderness. Heaven! Over spinach with some sort of cranberry chutney.
Seriously, $ 27 for a delicious dinner for 2. It was totally a deal.
We also «splurged» and got a dessert. We had the coconut bread pudding. It was also awesome, one of the better bread puddings we’ve had, they nailed it, the texture was perfect.
Can’t wait to come back! So glad we found this place. (Not sure why they only have 3 stars.)

The restaurant is very narrow and long, leaving barely enough of a path for a person to walk the length of the restaurant to get to and from there table. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The appetizers are very very small so if that’s something you’re interested in probably get 2 or 3 to make it more palatable.
The major issue I had with this place was the wait for service. We came in 2 hours before a play assuming that 2 hours would be plenty of time to eat, and then walk the 2 blocks to the theater. The entrees took over an hour from when we sat down to arrive at the table. I’ve never had to wait that long to have something brought. And the entire time we probably saw the waitress MAYBE 2 times. It looked like they had two people working the entire restaurant and I feel for them but no apologies were given and no time estimates received when asked numerous times.
I know the above section seemed like I’m being harsh on the restaurant, so why would I even give it 3 stars? Simple, the food was DELICIOUS. The braised short rub was butter creamy with the perfect amount of sauce and cranberry and the pad thai was the perfect mix of spice and chicken. Everything was well set on the plate and the portions were very filling after such small appetizers and the terrible wait leading up to it.
Overall I would go back and recommend if someone is in the area and wants to try some Thai food. Just be ready for a wait.

I visited this restaurant with a friend who had an expiring groupon. When I arrived the restaurant was so small I almost missed it. Once we sat down and stated that we had a groupon — of course we were given different menus which had fewer options. This I never understand– What if want to order something in addition to what the groupon covers and Im willing to pay more SMH.
To start we ordered the sangria which was delicious but it was painfully obvious that we were given just enough to taste. Then for our appetizers we chose the chicken lollipops and the spring rolls which were delicious. Then for my entrée I chose the beef short ribs while my friend chose the lamb. My beef short ribs were delicious but my friend didnt seem as happy with her food.
The service was prompt and the staff members were very polite. The place was pretty full but then again it was really small and narrow. But it seemed popular to be a restaurant that was pretty much hidden from the main streets. I would definitely return to this restaurant.

Ok so the night was supposed to go like this… (ENTER: Flashback ominous music)
I had purchased from living social to go the «Drunk Shakespeare «show literally a few doors down from One Thai Chef… and when we get there, they tell us that the production has taken a «hiatus» for 2 weeks. me n wifey had matching WTF??? faces for the utterly, and disgustingly cheerful hostess… but a night with me never ends and I always find something to do. We were in fact in the greatest city in the world and in NYC’s own Hell’s Kitchen.
So I whip out my smartphone like a sword from its sheath and I peruse through my catalog of groupon/​living social deals and what do I find… (ill wait)…
I pulled out the deal for One Thai Chef, which consequently was expiring in a week, so it was time to taste the thai.
When we get there, its a small, somewhat intimate, but really not place. First red. flag was that there was no hostess present and no waitstaff we could see, until I went all the way to back, by the bathroom to find said workers.
Anyways… we sat down, and got a short version of a menu during to the living social voucher. Now, not all places do this, I mean, give u a shorter version.
Apps:
Spring Rolls
Lollipop chicken
Entrees
Pad thai
Beef short ribs
The apps and entrees were the best part of the whole meal. The short ribs came with spinach, sweet potato, peanuts and coconut curry sauce. I enjoyed it, which is not something I can say for the pad thai. it was way too oily and there was just way too much going on, for one meal.
Paid the bill and left… went to Jollies creperie. Mostly likely, definitely, like really definitely wont be going back here to One Thai Chef, sorry duder: wasn’t amazed or thrilled with the place, especially with no hostess to great u. I guess, its the small things we come to appreciate.

Hells Kitchen has cornered the market on Thai restaurants. What’s One Thai Chef more? This restaurant has garnered one OR five Unilocal stars and barely any middle ground reviews. Obviously I had to see for myself!
Yes, four of us came for dinner using a Groupon, but it seems like One Thai Chef thrives on those. I don’t know how they’ve sold 1000+ since there are only about 10 two-​top tables here.
The small restaurant’s interior is warm and inviting, leaning on the trendier rather than traditional Thai style. Our two waitresses were also warm and inviting. We enjoyed bantering with them and they were always a few steps away when we needed them.
Our Groupon allowed each of us to choose an appetizer and entrée off a limited menu. It also included a glass of wine each. I did not care for the taste of their house Chardonnay at all, and was disappointed later to find out that they made an error and we should’ve been offered glasses of their bottled wines (which actually had some decent selections).
Plating fits the ambiance. Bright, bold and beautiful colors of food against white dishes. These are probably some of the more creative platings I’ve seen in the area. Unfortunately I found the fish patty cake appetizer, Todd mun plaa, bland, and the accompanying pickled carrot salad soggy instead of bright, sour and crunchy. The Harupan duck entrée was also bland. Very pretty to look at, but I have a feeling they «Americanized» their cooking for the tourist masses rather than shooting for a more distinctively full-​flavored Thai cuisine.
Maybe we’ll return to try their regular menu, but to stand out in Thai Hells Kitchen, this One Thai Chef is going to need to cook bolder.

In order for a Thai restaurant to succeed in the cut throat restaurant business in Hell’s Kitchen, you must be exceptional, and although good, this place is not exceptional.
I came here for dinner with Groupon for four People. It was raining at that time. I asked for the umbrella rack and I was told to just leave it on the floor. Whatever happened to class?! The place is decent. It’s quiet and perfect for a date night. I love the cozy feel of interior design.
The waiters are pleasant and always nearby should you have a questions.
The coupon comes with a glass of wine, an appetizer, and main entrée for each person.
I ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Appetizer: Lollipop chicken; deep fried crispy chicken with sweet chilli sauce.
Entrée: Hurapan Duck; boneless duck with pineapple, pepper, onion, cucumber, tamarind sauce. It is usually served with bao buns but I requested Jasmine rice.
Both dishes were served hot and freshly cooked.
Having had an amazing Thai dinner a couple of days ago, it was difficult for me not to be overly judgmental. However I would consider coming back here again and to try the whole menu.
TIP: The Groupon menu has limited selections.