Lil Chef Mama

Authentic Thai Flavors in the Heart of FiDi! Craving real Thai food in NYC? Lil Chef Mama has been serving up authentic flavors in the Financial District since 1982! This family-owned gem brings the taste of Thailand to Manhattan with delicious lunch specials, a cozy atmosphere, and warm hospitality.From crispy spring rolls to rich pork belly noodle soup, every dish is packed with tradition and flavor. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this spot is a must-try! Stop by and experience Thai comfort food at its best.#LilChefMama #ThaiFoodNYC #FiDiEats #AuthenticThai #Since1982 #HiddenGem #NYCFoodie #EatLocal #NYCDining

Love having this Thai spot in FiDi! Have dined in and grabbed take out from Lil Chef Mama and it's always delicious with reliable service. The space is large with an open kitchen and lots of seating. They've got great decor as well.Drunken Noodles with Mock Duck: 4.5/5: Love the mock duck, noodles are fresh and flavorful. Could use some extra spiceBasil Fried Rice with Tofu: 4/5: Not bad, could also use some extra spice, so I usually ask for the chili garlic on the side. Thai Iced Tea: 4.5/5: Sweet and creamy, the perfect complement to the meal.Overall, quick and reliable. Will be back!

What a cute hidden treasure in FiDi! walking in, i was impressed by the ambiance & the kind employees. I got the Khao Soi (named differently on the menu) & the flavor was so good, I just wish they put more sauce. My friends enjoyed their pad seew & pad thai. The Thai Iced tea was pretty good too & not too sweet!Pricing is reasonable, would definitely come back!

Food was fresh, tasty and packed with flavor. Had a classic chicken pad Thai and the wings as an appetizer. Service was also solid. Good place for lunch! It will definitely be one of my go to spots when I'm at work.

Yum! This place was delicious I can't wait to come back!!The roti w curry was really small but yummy. Pannang duck curry was solid. The noodle was really good and so was the fish. The flavor was perfect, just the right blend.

The noodles had great wok hei. The only issue I had was when I was paying, I was not notified there was a 3.5% Credit Card Surcharge added to the bill. I was only shown the Total Amount and the Tax. Unfortunately, i only found out when I got home and saw the receipt.

Mediocre overall if they didn't try to upsell the larb that wasn't even on the menu.Pad Thai was fine - missing tamarind, peanut sauce driven.Chicken was good.Roti was fluffy and expected.Pork Larb was so bad - the dish we wanted (sausage) was not available and we asked if they had larb. They said yes and delivered the larb obviously trying to create on the spot. Chopped flavorless pork. Would appreciate more if they told us they dont do it and not qualify to serve it. It was dry, flavorless, textureless , ruined the whole meal.Service was slow.We expressed the larb was bad and heard nothing back. Would not come back.

I came here with a friend, it was a cute restaurant. The restaurant was pretty slow that night but the service was good and food came out timely . Prices are great for the area. A nice touch was the glass of wine for only $10. The dish I ordered was a take on khao soy. The flavors were all good. I would've preferred the traditional khao soy but the dish was still comforting and familiar.

The staff here is SO friendly. They were so kind and courteous the whole time. The inside of the restaurant is also beautiful. It feels like a garden.I took my food to go, and was pretty satisfied with the taste. I got Pad Thai and it was good. I would come here again and try other dishes. They have a wide variety of meats for the fried rice, which I haven't seen before.I do think the price is comparable to other places but the portion was a bit small. I've gotten Thai takeout before and this container was legitimately smaller than others I've had.OverLl if you're in Fidi I would definitely do a sit down dinner here and enjoy the good food, nice staff, and pretty ambiance for the price.

Lil Chef Mama is an oasis in FiDi, serving delicious Thai food. The ambiance is garden and village-like, as if you've been transported to a local restaurant you've been to in Thailand. Service is caring and quick to respond. Ask your server for recommendations, they will suggest according to your taste. I enjoyed the seafood dishes - pan-fried fish and a seafood medley with basil sauce (the server knew then I am pescaterian).Bring a date or bring your family. Either way, the experience will be enjoyable.