Lil Chef Mama (Thai Sliders & Co.)

Fantastic gem. You absolutely can’t see it from any street and even if you walk down the block you will miss it. It’s so cozy in the inside and surprisingly beautiful. Lots of flowers and string lights. The vibe is worth a visit. The food is so delicious. I had the beef pad sieew and it was one of the best I’ve had. Also had mini pan fried pork dumplings that were delicious.

The restaurant doesn’t look very impressive from outside but it’s roomy and comfortable inside. We had the pork and shrimp fritter as our appetizer. It was really good. The pad Thai and pineapple fried rice were delicious.

Staff was really nice when my husband and I came here for lunch last week. I'm reviewing this as someone with Celiac disease - I can't have gluten. All soy sauce contains wheat, which has gluten. I let our server know and she nodded that the basil chicken that I was ordering was good to go. After I ordered my husband was adamant that it wasn't gluten free so we flagged the waitress down and asked if it had soy sauce in it, because then I can't have it. She was like, "oh yeah, it does." I switched to the $12 chicken green curry. My husband was suspicious that the veggie rolls that I got weren't gluten free because of the wrapper but they looked like rice noodles to me. They tasted good but were a little pricey at $10. My husband got the $10 karee puff and the $12 5 spice pork belly soup. It's so important for restaurants to label menus with allergens as science becomes better and more people get tested and are aware of autoimmune issues that prevent them from eating certain foods. It's an accessibility issue that is easily remedied by going through ingredients in the kitchen and marking it down on a menu. This also prevents order changes and prevents waitstaff from needing to check ingredients on the spot. Food tasted good and service was attentive, but be extra careful and stick to curries if you have Celiac.

Amazing authentic Thai cuisine. Such a large space too and great ambiance. I would say this restaurant tops even more famous nyc Thai restaurants (I’ve tried it all). Location is in Cliff street which makes it hard to find but it’s amazing, we got the basil stir fry, Thai iced tea, and pad kee mhaw - 10/10

This looks to be a new restaurant from the proprietors of Thai Sliders on John Street that closed. The food was delicious. The space is decorated to make you feel like you are somewhere other than a side street in FIDI. I'm happy I found out about it

I loved the food here, nice authentic decor too! Lovely staff and all round amazing atmosphere

This place was a pleasant little surprise. It is hidden in a busy area but once you enter the serene environment, you kind of forget the outside world. The service was great! The wait staff were vey attentive to us and helpful with the menu as this was our first time here. The food was INCREDIBLE! The best part was definitely how flavorful everything was for us. Noodles were cooked and very tender. The red chili pepper was not overpowering in the dishes and surprisingly, the food was not very heavy even though there was a lot. We definitely will be going back!

Absolutely phenomenal, what a find! Adorable place with lovely floral decor, spaced out tables, an open kitchen, and even some split level seating. The food was INCREDIBLE. The Honey Moo Slider with grilled honey glazed pork loin was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Also had the pineapple fried rice which was delicious, and my friend ordered the chicken puff pastry and panang curry, both of which were also perfectly spiced and super tasty. Drank a Thai iced tea that was just the right level of sweet! Prices were very affordable for the portion sizes and service was excellent. What a hidden gem, I'll definitely be back!