Restaurant in New York City, United States

Ayada

Name: Ayada
Address: 77-08 Woodside Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373, New York City, US
Telephone: (718) 424-0844

150Pearl Points

Elmhurst Thai

About Ayada

Ayada is a yes for Thai food-first meals in Elmhurst, especially lunch or a casual group dinner. It is stronger as a repeat neighborhood-style choice than as a polished special-occasion room, with Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats recognition supporting the value case.

Ayada is a Thai restaurant in New York City from chef/owner Duangjai “Kitty” Thammasat. The useful question is not whether it can be made into a big, polished occasion, but whether you want a casual Thai meal with verified, direct planning details.

The recommendation is yes for diners who want Thai cooking in New York City in a casual setting. Ayada is less useful as a planning choice if the decision depends on unverified details such as a specific menu item, a drinks program, delivery options, or a formal service style; those are not details to build the plan around here.

Hours make Ayada flexible for daytime or evening plans

Ayada's listed hours make it usable from late morning through the evening: Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. That gives diners flexibility for a daytime or evening meal without needing to treat the restaurant as a dinner-only destination.

Compared with Zaab Zaab, Ayada is another Thai option to consider in New York City. Compared with Soothr, it is a different way to plan a Thai meal in the city. Diners comparing Thai restaurants in New York City may also look at Somtum Der.

Order broadly, not cautiously

Because the verified information confirms Thai cuisine but not specific dishes, the safest planning advice is to keep the order flexible rather than arriving with a fixed must-order list. Ayada is best approached as a casual Thai meal where the table can decide once it sees the current menu.

The outside validation helps separate it from a generic pick: Ayada has been recognized by Opinionated About Dining in its Cheap Eats in North America coverage, including a 2026 recommendation and a 2025 ranking at #576. That signal points to recognition in a value-oriented dining context rather than luxury positioning.

For a wider Thai plan, compare the decision against Eim Khao Mun Kai or Sripraphai, depending on what kind of Thai meal you want. Readers mapping the larger city set can also use our full New York City restaurants guide for the broader shortlist.

Quick reference: choose Ayada for Thai food in New York City, a casual dress code, hours that work for both daytime and evening meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayada good for a special occasion?

Ayada is best framed as a casual Thai restaurant in New York City. It can work for an easy celebration if the priority is Thai food rather than a formal dress code or a highly staged dining format.

Is Ayada good for solo dining?

Ayada can work for solo dining if you want a casual Thai meal. Its listed hours begin at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday, so it is not limited to dinner.

What should I order at Ayada?

The verified information confirms Thai cuisine, but not specific dishes. The best approach is to review the current menu when you arrive and order according to the table's preferences.

Does Ayada handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. If you have allergies or restrictions, check the venue's official channels or ask staff before ordering.

Can I eat at the bar at Ayada?

Bar seating details are not verified here. Plan for a casual Thai restaurant visit rather than building the meal around a bar seat.

Location

77-08 Woodside Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373

New York City, United States

Compare Ayada

Booking Options Near Ayada

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Ayada	Thai		Easy
Zaab Zaab	Thai	$$	Unknown
Eim Khao Mun Kai	Thai		Unknown
Sripraphai	Thai		Unknown
Somtum Der	Thai		Unknown
Soothr	Thai		Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Zaab Zaab, Thai, $$
Eim Khao Mun Kai, Thai, Thai
Sripraphai, Thai, Thai
Somtum Der, Thai, Thai
Soothr, Thai, Thai

How Ayada compares with New York City Thai peers

Choose Ayada when the priority is a reliable Elmhurst Thai meal with easy logistics and less scene pressure. Zaab Zaab is the better pick for diners specifically chasing Isan cooking and a sharper Queens destination feel, while Ayada is the safer all-purpose call for mixed groups who want a broader Thai dinner without making the reservation the hard part.

Eim Khao Mun Kai is better when a focused, single-format Thai meal sounds right; Ayada makes more sense when the table wants to order across the menu. Sripraphai is the natural Queens cross-shop for a broader Thai meal, so the decision comes down to convenience, group preference, which address fits the day's route.

For Manhattan convenience, Somtum Der and Soothr will usually be easier for downtown plans. Ayada is the better choice when being in Queens is part of the plan and the goal is value, Thai cooking, a room that does not need to carry the night on atmosphere alone.