Forkelo ranking · Updated November 2026
10 khao sois across New York City, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi spectacular and among the best they have had, with tender or crispy chicken. A critic found it far too sweet and creamy.
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi consistently delicious, flavorful and the star of the meal. A critic would skip it.
Saranrom Thai · Elmhurst, Queens
7 dish-specific mentions · 57% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi a hit, with rich broth and fall-off-the-bone chicken. Critics found it decent but have had better.
The Thonglor · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi unmatched and the star of the show. Critics found the chicken lacking or the curry not spicy.
Lan Larb Chiang Mai · SoHo, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans recommend the Khao Soi Chiang Mai and praise the generous chicken. Critics found the broth sweet and mild or have had better.
Thai Diner · Nolita, Manhattan
7 dish-specific mentions · 57% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi the winning dish and a must-have, creamy with great noodles. Critics found it too sweet, salty or just ok.
4 dish-specific mentions · 50% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans liked the chicken khao soi and the braised-beef version. Critics found it inauthentic, with one small drumstick, or the beef dry.
THEP Thai Restaurant · Upper East Side, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi rich, divine and unbeaten elsewhere. Critics rated it 1/5 or said it did not taste like khao soi.
Thai Villa · Flatiron, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 50% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans praise the khao soy for excellent flavor and tender meat. Several critics said it was not a favorite or less cohesive than other dishes.
6 dish-specific mentions · 50% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the khao soi creamy and insanely good. Critics found it plain, too heavy, or too close to panang curry.
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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