The story
SaRanRom Thai brings the layered, fiery flavors of Thailand to Elmhurst, Queens. In 2026, Michelin awarded it a Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking—a nod to its uncompromising, home-style approach.
The menu, written in Thai and English, is a tour of regional classics. Start with Chef’s Specials: the Hoy Todd (crispy mussel pancake with sweet-spicy sauce), Khao Klook Ka pi (shrimp paste fried rice with sweet pork and assorted condiments), and Pad Ped Pla Duk (stir-fried bone-in catfish with spicy paste, Thai eggplant, and green peppercorn). Two dishes are flagged as Michelin recommended: the appetizer Miang Kha-Na (dried pork with lime, chili, and Chinese broccoli leaf) and the Yum Pla Duk Fu salad (crispy fried shredded catfish with a
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