Pye Boat Noodle
“Service was very fast and courteous
We ordered taro roll, pork skewer, Tom yum "Bolarn" noodle, pad thai and Thai iced milk tea.”
“The dumplings are more like pork shumai rather than dumplings but again- fantastic.”
“Boat noodle with beef – rich dark beef broth, not spicy but don't worry they provide a tray of spicy condiments for you to dump in yourself.”
Pye Boat Noodle
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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This establishment was visited by yours truly on a strange and unseasonably chilly eve in the middle of May; my dinner companion for that evening was in Queens (a former Astoria resident who's since relocated to regions more northerly) on an impromptu whim that day, nevertheless I was happy to answer the call whence it was received. It truly was flattering, having her reach out to me (as opposed to the plethora of friends that she likely had in the city) and suggest that time be spent catching up on how much more world-weary we'd been rendered since our last rendezvous. Indefinitely off the market, as it were, and had I (as a younger man, say of three years ago) been more forthcoming/blunt an instrument as I have been made as pertaining to the here and now, perhaps things could have been different… nevertheless, the catch up was pleasant (although the typical incendiary opinions/banter made "pleasant" appearances throughout the course of the night).
A few hours of drinking made us hungry, and we kept moving south as to avoid more Latin American fare (she had the stuff for the "past three days" prior to our meeting on this fateful evening). Wanting to whet my pallet while accommodating hers, this well reviewed establishment, caught both of our eyes (for me, a 4.5 starred joint in my hood that I had yet to visit… and for her, a place that served food that wasn't "Latin American.")
It was around 9:00, and the place was well attended. Fortunately, there was a cozy little table for two that was vacant, and our cute-as-a-button hostess directed and seated us there. I was impressed by the charming little space; they definitely embrace an idyllic tropical motif as far as the decor was concerned, and the super casual looking yet uniformed staff (of cutie pie waitresses) was just icing on the proverbial cake.
The menu was loaded with plenty of tasty looking items, and they all came at extremely reasonable price points. Some chicken prik khing for her, some pork kha prow for me (love those names… super spicy… and not pad thai). We also split some appetizers in the form of fried pork strips (neat) and a fresh papaya salad. All the bites from the evening were tasty, but I would have to give best bite of the night to the papaya salad. Super complex flavor profile (don't I sound like a douche bag?!) with the sweet, sour, spicy, salty… the crunch just took it over the top. I may not like salads all that much, but if they tasted like that all the time, I'd be eating them on the reg.
By night's end, we were both satisfied, and had discussed (at length) the aesthetic appeal of the wait staff. As my dinner partner was off the market (as already mentioned), but still cared about my best interests as far as *ahem* fitness was concerned… she (allegedly) surreptitiously inquired as to the phone number of the crown jewel of the night's staff; she graciously declined, though I was grateful for the effort of my friend (although it was an effort that I had not requested of her).
Phone number rejections of potential high school aged servers aside, I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. I definitely look forward to the next visit (and maybe with better luck on certain fronts).
The decor is great, feels like you are in Thailand. Everyone greets you at the door. They specialize in Thai soups and it is really good. The boat noodle with beef is my favorite, the broth is delicious.
Pye Boat Noodle is the rare thai place that doesn't try to be a million things to a million people. Their menu is small, their prices reasonable and their decor is unpretentious.
What they do, they do well. Every dish on their menu is high quality and flavorful. All their noodles are the perfect amount of chewy for a thai dish and their spicy dishes are just right. This place isnt the largest in the world, and from what i saw it gets packed pretty quickly so try and come for an early dinner or a lunch some time and check out something unique for a thai place in nyc.
Went with family to this restaurant. Consider it a sanitized version of Thai street food. The dark but cozy ambience and decor are made to look like street stalls in Thailand with wooden bar tops, distressed wood panels and aluminum corrugated siding on the ceiling.
The menu is actually pretty limited compared to some Thai restaurants that I've been to. We ordered the fried pork strips to start, which were nicely crispy and well seasoned. We ordered pad thai to share between 4 of us, and each of us ordered our own entree. We ordered 2 Penang curries, one with beef and one with chicken, and each of these curry dishes come with rice topped with a fried egg.
My hubby ordered the green curry pork special, which came with rice noodles and a hard boiled egg. Our friend ordered the Boat noodle soup which has a dark beefy soup base with some coagulated blood. I know how it sounds but it was surprisingly better than I expected.
The pad Thai was fairly sweet, but it is advertised as containing palm sugar. The medium spiced Penang curries really were not that spicy and left a sweet aftertaste on the palate. As for my hubby's green curry, I felt that I've tasted better and more flavourful green curry in Toronto. In my opinion it felt like the spice was downplayed and that the curries could have been creamier (particularly the Penang curries). They do give you a selection of condiments to add for enhancing flavours as well as ground peanuts for the pad thai.
The food is very affordable. Our 5 entrees plus a thai iced tea and local beer cost $74. Certainly worth a try if you're in the Astoria area and looking for authentic tasting & reasonably priced food.
(23/100)
SO SO SO goooooooood. The dishes here are so cheap and has so much flavor. My go to are definitely the boat noodles. I have never had noodles like that before but it gives you the feeling of being in Asia without leaving Astoria. The staff is super friendly and welcoming from the moment you walk into the door. My absolute go to spot if I am craving a warm bowl of noodle soup. I have yet to try the other dishes on the menu but I have no doubt that it won't be mind blowing.
Friends don't let friends eat boring Thai food.
I think I've raved enough about this place with my previous review, which I am still trying to get over that high. Being the adrenaline foodie that I occasionally self-proclaim, I figured why not take a pick this time pointe blank.
Food 4/5
Eyes closed, we ordered the
Pad kee mao with shrimp. Which is like a stir-fried ho fun (oops or should I say pad see ew) with thai basils and thai chillis. A very very very generous amounts of thai chilli, even for me, and I'm the girl who usually downs Southeast Asian heat pretty well.
Beef boat rice noodles. Nothing really worthy of compliments here, aside from the fact that it'll almost remind you exactly of pho.
Service 4/5
The lovely ladies here were fast, efficient, and helpful during the entire course from introducing us to the condiments that they brought over to the table, to helping us decide on the best noodle to compliment the dish.
-1 star because they actually messed up my order, the pad kee mao I ordered was suppose to be with squid, but I cut them some slacks considering how busy it was last night, and I rarely like being primadonna unless you fetch me my crown.
Overall I actually enjoyed my last visit here better. Between the outdoor patio seating(wasn't available this visit because of the rain), and the better entree selections, last visit still left a lasting impression on me. Guess the rule of thumb here is to pick the dishes that please your appetite, and as these two dishes prove to be good, they did not scream out at me like the dishes I ordered during my first visit. The BFF was really impressed by the food though as it was her first time here.
PS. It was a bit more than just intimate last night, tables were only almost right next to one another. I enjoyed the struggles of the guys trying hard to take the Thai heat to impress their date, when its obvious that their GI would ulcerate at the end of their dish.
This place serves really good and authentic Thai food that has items you've never eaten at Thai restaurants.
– The servers are straight up Thai.
– The Thai Iced tea with lime is new and so so good
– The boat noodle I got with egg noodles, fish balls, squid, shrimp and pork rinds was good but not all that. Very different.
– The crab meat fried rice has some good flavor. Especially if you dress it up with the sauces provided on the table
– The pad see whatever was delicious.
– The chicken basil was really good too. Nice and spicy.
Excited to try the rest of the menu
Not bad. It doesn't really hold up to Sri Pra Phai or Ayada in terms of authenticity and variety, but this place is authentic and tasty enough.
Came here about 2 months ago with my former roommate and his wife. I had their vegetarian pad kee mao, which was pretty tasty and the heat level was high. My friends enjoyed their food, though they chuckled at how small the wings starter was (but they said it was good anyway).
Service was fine. The restaurant itself was nice. I guess if I'm in this part of Astoria and I find myself craving Thai food, I'll come back here.