I used to rate Sripraphai as #1 Thai food in NYC. My mother was Thai, and I grew up on great Thai food here and in Bangkok, so I'm not just talking out my you-know-what. I still love the bakery, but this place isn't what it used to be. Ever since Sripraphai was renovated and got all bistro-y, the food has gone slightly south. When I ate here this past spring, a waitress informed me that tofu could not go into the Penang curry for my strictly-vegetarian Hindu friend. This struck me as ridiculous, and it defies logic. So I ate the curry alone -- it was too oily, although the fact that it was far too spicy (full disclosure: I almost *never* think anything is too spicy) kind of masked the taste. I did stock up on Thai desserts from the fridge, and those are still great. If you're already dead-set on Thai food in Queens, you should consider taking a quick cab ride to Zabb for some food from NE Thailand, instead.
Pros: dessert, improved decor, food is still good
Cons: food used to be better!
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