Land Thai Kitchen

10/26/08

A+++MAZING THAI SERVICE AND FOOD

by shopgalbda at Citysearch

Whenever my husband and I come to the city, we absolutely HAVE to eat at LAND. We dont' care that it is cramped and it is hard to get a seat because the food and service are great. You're never waiting FOREVER for your food and the ambience at night is quite lovely. We always get the Thai ice teas or some cocktail for drinks. I love the whole red snapper entre which is fried and served with an assortment of vegetables and rice. The noodles with beef are also very yummy!! Also, try the sample platter for an appetizer - the curry chicken puffs are delicious. There is sooooo much to choose on this menu, it is sure not to disappoint!!

True story -no BS - when I first went to LAND to eat, my husband and I were soooo impressed we went back the next night. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw another couple who were there the previous night also!! That alone should tell anyone that this place is definately a NYC keeper.

• Pros: excellent food, fast and polite service, ambience at night
• Cons: small and cramped seating (may be seated next to loud obnoxious talker)

08/03/08

Small, narrow, but delicious

by ZaneAnconia at Citysearch

Land is a literally a skinny hallway. Although the restaurant is small and narrow, it was lively and vivacious when you got inside. The stylish dim lighting give it an alluring, seductive undertone. Definitely go for the Drunken Noodle With Chicken, which is only $9.

01/07/08

Kissing Land Good-bye

by uwsredhd at Citysearch

Land was one of the best Thai restaurants on the UWS, but it has now gotten too comfortable in its popularity (you can never get a seat at night) and it serves burnt and over-cooked rice and obviously pre-cooked stir-fry...take a look at the color of vegetables to see for yourself. It is a shame because there are not a lot of good thai restaurants to choose from in the West 80s. You might be better off with Gray's Papaya!

08/08/07

ThaiLAND!!!

by vivekjp at Citysearch

Yes, it's a bad pun, but the food at Land is nothing short of spectacular. I have to say, it's the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand (and yes, I've been there). The food it authentic, and took me back to my days on Khao San Road. That reference is probably lost on you if haven't been to Thailand, but just take it from a "Thai food snob" as I've been called (really, I'm not - I just like good Thai food). Anyhow, if there's a drawback to Land, it's that the place is very small, they don't take reservations, and you might have to wait a bit. Having said that, they do take your number down and call you (allowing you to walk around and check out all the other UWS options), and the decor is actually quite nice. If you want amazingly authentic Thai food, with nice ambiance at a very affordable price, then stake your claim to Land...

• Pros: Great food, nice ambiance, very affordable
• Cons: No reservations, limited seating.

04/29/07

Good food and Inexpensive.

by vickytorre at Citysearch

We love this place. The service very nice. Food was amazing!!! Please try the red snapper and steak.

• Pros: Food, atmosphere
• Cons: none

03/30/07

LOVE, LOVE, LOVEEEE LAND!

by likuid144 at Citysearch

I wish it were one of those "secret" spots that no one knew about, unfortunately this is possibly the hottest chill restaurant on the UWS! Though you may need to put your name on the list and go to the Dead Poet next door for 20 or 30 minutes, it's all worth it in the end- heck i LOVE the Dead Poet! Anyways, the food is incredible, especially for what you pay for! I LOVE The curry chicken puffs, the soups are amazing, and so are the vegatable dumplings. All of the entrees are fab including the duck and whole snapper, don't forget to try the noodles! Also, the pad thai is great, but nothing special so thai lovers, VENTURE! They make a great lychee martini, among other fab drinks. I have never ordered from Land so I can't speak for the delivery service but the service in the restaurant is all about smiles! I can't wait to come back next week! Also, ask for the dollar-off drink tokens when you wait, good for The Dead Poet! The music is never too loud, though just perfect and the lighting is very hip (though not too dark). BRAVO!

• Pros: Everything
• Cons: No Reservations

03/26/07

One of the best Thai places on the UWS

by ktthalady at Citysearch

The food here is delicious!! One of the best places in the city. Their Thai Ice Tea is great and comes in a big mug. Try the Salmon rice, pad thai, and any of the curry dishes. Ambience is also great. The only cons are cramped tables (they have to move tables just so you can get into your seat) and a small menu.

• Pros: food, ambience, service
• Cons: cramped seating, small menu

01/25/07

BEST THAI FOOD EVER.!!!!!!!

by amy2270 at Citysearch

It was my first time at Land. Everything was so tasty. The restaurant was very cozy. Great service, and the best Thai food I ever had. I Ioved the neighborhood. Everyone was very friendly. I had to place an order to take home to my husband. The waittress was a sweetheart. I loved everything about the place. I will make sure I will go back soon.

• Pros: Ambience, Service, Food
• Cons: None

01/07/07

Not bad, not great, not really Thai...

by maryewein at Citysearch

I'm not a food snob and I can't claim knowledge of authenticity as I've never been to Thailand (although I have been to Sripraphai), but the food at Land didn't taste Thai at all. I got drunken noodles with chicken and they tasted exactly like the chicken lo mein you can get in any Chinese restaurant. They had none of that Thai flavor or spiciness (despite the 3-star spicy warning). My boyfriend said the exact same thing about his entree. The appetizers were alright and the service was great, but the entrees just didn't taste right so I don't really see any reason to go back to Land. I was happy that at least we were seated right away and didn't have to suffer the long wait this place usually has.

09/22/06

Good food and great service

by janelleb21 at Citysearch

The food was good and the service was great. The springrolls and wok beef basil are yummy. The place is tiny but cute.

• Pros: good food and service
• Cons: cute place but really tiny