Forkelo ranking · Updated November 2026
10 drunken noodles across New York City, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Saranrom Thai · Elmhurst, Queens
6 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call them outstanding, very flavorful and super spicy, with generous shrimp. No dish-specific complaints found.
Thai Villa · Flatiron, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans praise bold, well-balanced heat and perfectly cooked noodles, with beef a favorite. No dish-specific complaints found.
Charoen Krung Thai · Midtown East, Manhattan
5 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans enjoy just-right spice and well-cooked duck, with one calling it the best they have had. No dish-specific complaints found.
Chomp Chomp Thai Kitchen · East Village, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans praise generous beef, big flavor and well-judged spice. One critic rated the tofu version 5/10.
LumLum · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call them incredible, with a nice spicy kick. One critic found the veggie version heavy on brussels sprouts and light on noodles.
Soothr · East Village, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the Ki-Mao some of the best drunken noodles they have had, with comforting heat and peppery herbs. One diner found it slightly tangy.
LoveMama · East Village, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the beef and shrimp drunken noodles among the best in NYC, with noodles that soak up the sauce. No dish-specific complaints found.
7 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call it the best drunken noodles with perfect spice. Critics found the chili heat overwhelming or one order inedible.
4 dish-specific mentions · 75% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans like the satisfying spice and silky, chewy noodles. One diner found it too spicy and preferred the pad see ew.
THEP Thai Restaurant · Upper East Side, Manhattan
5 dish-specific mentions · 80% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the pad kee mao delightful and tasty. A recent critic said it did not taste like a real drunken noodle.
Every score is built from evidence about the specific dish: how often locals recommend it, how strongly, how recently, and whether independent sources agree. A restaurant's overall star rating is never converted into a dish score.
Quality and confidence are reported separately. A dish two people loved can score high, but it is marked limited data until more evidence backs it up. The whole calculation — every constant, and three dishes worked through line by line — is written out on the methodology page.
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