Thai Station Cafe babylon — Restaurant in Town of Babylon

We love this place. We've eaten here five times, once in a group of seven. People have commented on menu prices and service, and our experiences might address both. But the main point to know is that the cooking is extraordinary. There is a whole lot less brown sugar and an amazing harmony among dishes that too many Thai restaurants stopped paying attention to. Share your food! If you do not share your dishes, you will miss out on how beautifully the recipes complement each other. Sampling different dishes also amplifies the overall sense of value. While the entrees are worth their cost, the prices do catch the eye. We decided on our first visit to get appetizers and soups, which made an excellent, filling, and encouraging meal. On return visits, we've found the dinner entrees to be good values- and always exceptionally delicious. Thai Station Cafe's interior designer created a very comfortable- nearly cozy- spot that is very relaxing. The gentle background music would fit in a Miyazaki film. The Cafe is, however, small- and is still lightly staffed as business builds up. Our server has mainly been the manager- and he very pleasantly makes sure to suggest and to listen. Thai Station is not afraid to deliver real heat for people who ask (yay!), and he takes pleasantly non-judgey time to help navigate what's being asked for. The time-to-table of orders reflects careful preparation. Our visit with 7 confirmed for us that the kitchen and chef know exactly what they are doing. Service time for 7 was not appreciably different than service for 2. They are expertly cooking to order. Thai Station Cafe recently re-scaled their spiciness choices, which no longer continue past 'Mama' to 'Angry Mama'. 'Mama', from someone who enjoys hot food- is hot. Thai iced tea or coffee has lots of milk- which can definitely help manage the pepper. Those drinks (at any restaurant) are too sweet for me. Nibbles of thin slices of young coconut from the excellent coconut water my wife ordered blended deliciously with each dish we had, and seemed to regulate...

I can't believe this Thai restaurant has been around for over a year and we didn't know it. It's located along a small strip of stores steps away from the LIRR Babylon stop. We LOVE Thai food, but usually just get take out from a place in Lindenhurst because the inside is nothing to look at.

We perused the menu online at Thai Station Cafe and thought the prices were on the expensive side, but since we read an article naming it as one of the top restaurants for date night we gave it a shot. There's a good reason the prices are higher...top quality food worth every penny.

We ordered the steamed shrimp and chicken dumplings for an appetizer and they were delicious as well as the Tom Yum soup...perfect spiciness (we asked for mild and it was SPICY...but we like spicy, just glad we didn't say medium on the spice!).

I ordered pad Thai with chicken just to test out the most basic Thai food restaurant staple you can and it was AMAZING. I had to stop myself from eating the whole plate at once and brought a little less than half home. My husband ordered the chicken Kratiam (chicken, broccoli, garlic, black pepper and soy) and since he finished the whole plate, clearly he was satisfied. The portions were a good size. The food took slightly longer to arrive than what I would consider normal, but again, there's a reason...made to order and worth the slight wait.

We didn't order cocktails or any alcohol, but I glanced at the full bar and they had the staples of a decent bar so I'm sure you could get old fashioneds or Manhattans, etc.

The ambience was nice / cozy and just dimly lit enough to be romantic and not need a flashlight like some restaurants.

The owner (or manager, not sure which) was present and checked in with customers to ask about the food and if everyone was satisfied. Several people came in to pick up take out orders.

We will definitely...

Hands Down the Best Thai Restaurant on Long Island (and Possibly NY)

Updated Review

Review from Dec 2024 visit We were searching for a restaurant to celebrate the holidays with friends, and I chose Thai Cafe Station because of the amazing experience we had during our first visit last month. I’m happy to say that our second visit was just as impressive.

When ordering a variety of dishes to share, it’s common to find a few hits and misses, but every dish we tried was delicious, bursting with authentic and rich flavors. Finding a truly authentic Thai restaurant on Long Island can be challenging, as many end up tasting more like Chinese takeout, but this place stands out. Our friends were equally impressed with the flavors, attentive service, and stylish decor.

Having dined at numerous Thai restaurants across Long Island, Queens, and Manhattan, I can confidently say this is my favorite. It offers not only exceptional food but also great value. What sets it apart is its NYC-style decor and dishes that boast the flavors and presentation of a high-end restaurant.

Our friends loved it so much, we had to update our review!

Review from Nov 2024 visit Authentic Thai food on Long Island is hard to come by, so I was thrilled to discover this gem! From the first bite, I could tell this was something special. I rarely write reviews because so many places are just average, but this place stood out. The dishes felt lovingly prepared, and each tasted as good as it looked. The service was attentive without being overbearing, making the meal feel even more enjoyable. It’s clear the staff cares about the guests and the quality of the experience.

I’m so glad I found this spot. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for...