Play Ground Thai Restaurant: Authentic Thai Cuisine in Jackson Heights

Hidden gem, one of my two favorite Thai restaurants. I presume they’re authentic because of how many spices I see in the plates. Get the pork croquettes. Also never had to wait for a table before, and very affordable.

‼CASH ONLY‼ Small but authentic thai restaurant that serves delicious food! My go to food here and what i always recommend: - Salted Egg Papaya Salad - Crispy Calamari - Tom Yum - Moo Sanook - Sauteed Morning Glory - Thai Iced Tea Make sure to specifically remember your order and double check your bill because the servers will sometimes just memorize your order instead of writing and might forget one. Parking is difficult to find since its Queens and close to the train station, a highway, and a neighborhood.

This is easily the best Thai food I have ever had. Everything is unbelievably tasty. It was so great we took pictures after we started eating.

Jackson heights ~ queens is best place for food lovers, food is awesome here, staff’s are good. Only thing I don’t like is place is small and there is no place to put your jackets, specially in winter it really hard to go here with heavy jackets. Overall our experience was awesome and i ll definitely recommend this place for Thai food.

Second time here (first time was way back in 2018) and food is still really good. Our party of two had: -Spicy salad with curried rice, preserved pork, red onion, cilantro, scallions, chopped ginger, grilled dried chili, lime juice, fish sauce, chili paste & peanuts -Green Curry w mixed seafood -Kua Kling (sautéed ground pork with lime leaves, red peppers, spicy curry & chili paste) We ordered everything “medium spicy” and food was spicy but not unbearably so. Everything was delicious - full-flavored, pungent with garlic, ginger, chili, fish sauce & citrus, and curry not overly sweet as can often be the case in nyc. Service was quick and cheerful, ambiance is nothing to write home about. Total tab w tax/tip for 3 dishes (only drank water) was $70 (still CASH ONLY!)

The food was absolutely delicious and tasted truly authentic, just like real Thai cuisine. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommended! Love it!

Amazing Thai food! Every dish was full of authentic flavor, and the spice level was just right. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly even during busy hours. Highly recommend the pad thai and green curry—both were outstanding. I’ll definitely be coming back!

We love Thai food, and this place absolutely hit the spot! The dishes were delicious, with spices perfectly balanced—just the right amount of heat and flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu!