Our Story: Co-owners Wanisa Torboonsitikorn who grew up in a Thai Chinese shophouse and Michelin-trained Chef Peter Ki Suk Tondreau have partnered with hospitality veteran Tim Stuyts and bar manager Robert Lam-Burns to reimagine Bangkok’s 1970s shophouse culture for Manhattan. The result is an extension of your living room, where soulful food, sustainable practices, and convivial energy foster meaningful connections. Sustainability: Sustainability flows through LenLen’s DNA, from zero-waste cocktail techniques to thoughtful design choices. The space features 100% LED lighting, eco-friendly construction materials, and a cocktail program that emphasizes waste reduction without compromising creativity.
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Address: 40 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 429-8220
Website: https://lenlen.nyc/
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LenLen
Late Night. Cuisine. Drinks. Seasonal Journey. Late Night. Logo on colored background. 40 E 20th St., Flatiron NYC. Open daily 5 PM – 1 AM. About. Menu. Events.
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ESB NYC
Charming decor makes you feel like you’re in Bangkok. Cool speakers! Beautiful wood and thoughtful lighting design. Delicious food, we were coming off a long haul flight the night before so we did not have cocktails. We started with the eggplant dip, which was tasty but overpriced at $17 for a rather small dish. Service was friendly and overall we had a very enjoyable meal. Recommend!
… moreJean Ng
I love durian and I’m here for the crab durian curry. First time tasting durian mixed into a savoury dish with handful of spaghetti squash under chunks of crab meats and its so so delicious but the flavour is slightly over on the sweeter side.
The whole space has a very warm yet trendy and cosy atmosphere with hanging plants and custom made sound systems that merge well into the theme of the restaurant. The menu is kept to a minimal and not overwhelm with choices.
… moreThe whole space has a very warm yet trendy and cosy atmosphere with hanging plants and custom made sound systems that merge well into the theme of the restaurant. The menu is kept to a minimal and not overwhelm with choices.
Mingxuan Shen
Absolutely loved this place!! The atmosphere is really nice. Their dishes are so rich in flavor and innovative at the same time. I got the fried chicken and durian curry. The chicken is tangy and super crispy; the curry has such a nice mix of texture and sweet-savory balance. 100% recommend!
… moreyousef
The room glows red, the bar buzzes, and the energy feels transportive, just unfamiliar enough to feel like an escape and comfortable enough to settle into.
Salt and pepper calamari arrives crisp and garlicky, dusted with dry spice and snackable. Calamari you keep reaching for without thinking. Then the salmon yum takes its turn, a creative swing that connects. Clean, high-quality salmon paired with fruit that adds sweetness and lift, anchored by chili and onion. The chicken wings come out hot and fragrant, marinated deeply, crackly on the outside and juicy all the way to the bone. The fried fish pad cha delivers on flavor, basil, peppercorn, garlic, grachai, though the fry slightly overshadows the branzino’s delicacy. Still, the quality is there. For dessert, the coconut sticky “r-ice” cream arrives in a nostalgic sundae cup, cold and creamy with a crisp topping, while the thai tea crème brûlée delivers a glassy crack shell with tea-scented custard beneath.
Add in kind, welcoming service and a bar worth sitting at, LenLen feels fully formed and is already comfortable in its place within the city’s thai scene.
… moreSalt and pepper calamari arrives crisp and garlicky, dusted with dry spice and snackable. Calamari you keep reaching for without thinking. Then the salmon yum takes its turn, a creative swing that connects. Clean, high-quality salmon paired with fruit that adds sweetness and lift, anchored by chili and onion. The chicken wings come out hot and fragrant, marinated deeply, crackly on the outside and juicy all the way to the bone. The fried fish pad cha delivers on flavor, basil, peppercorn, garlic, grachai, though the fry slightly overshadows the branzino’s delicacy. Still, the quality is there. For dessert, the coconut sticky “r-ice” cream arrives in a nostalgic sundae cup, cold and creamy with a crisp topping, while the thai tea crème brûlée delivers a glassy crack shell with tea-scented custard beneath.
Add in kind, welcoming service and a bar worth sitting at, LenLen feels fully formed and is already comfortable in its place within the city’s thai scene.
Penny Fun
This was our first time visiting , and overall it was a pleasant experience.
The atmosphere is nice and the decor is cute and thoughtfully designed.
The standout dish for me was definitely the Seafood Tom Yum Soup. It’s a clear-broth version, but it still delivers that signature sour and spicy kick. The flavor is refreshing and not too heavy. The seafood was very fresh, and the portion was extremely generous so much that two people couldn’t finish it. This soup alone is worth coming back for!
The papaya salad was fairly classic and straightforward, but it included added grapefruits that brought a natural sweetness. This helped balance out the acidity, making the dish nicely sweet and tangy overall. Light, refreshing, and enjoyable.
We also ordered the duck red curry. The curry itself was flavorful and well-seasoned, though the duck meat was slightly on the dry side.
In contrast, the Pad See Ew came with a smaller portion of noodles, but it had great wok hei and was very aromatic and tasty. Flavor wise, it didn’t feel very Thai to me more like a Hong Kong–style stir-fried noodle.
For drinks, we ordered two cocktails. I would recommend the Thai Tea cocktail, which was quite enjoyable. The Jasmine Martini, however, was very strong and tasted mostly like a classic martini, with little to no tea aroma coming through.
Overall, I’d say the prices are slightly on the higher side, but the food is good, and it’s a restaurant I would happily return to.
… moreThe atmosphere is nice and the decor is cute and thoughtfully designed.
The standout dish for me was definitely the Seafood Tom Yum Soup. It’s a clear-broth version, but it still delivers that signature sour and spicy kick. The flavor is refreshing and not too heavy. The seafood was very fresh, and the portion was extremely generous so much that two people couldn’t finish it. This soup alone is worth coming back for!
The papaya salad was fairly classic and straightforward, but it included added grapefruits that brought a natural sweetness. This helped balance out the acidity, making the dish nicely sweet and tangy overall. Light, refreshing, and enjoyable.
We also ordered the duck red curry. The curry itself was flavorful and well-seasoned, though the duck meat was slightly on the dry side.
In contrast, the Pad See Ew came with a smaller portion of noodles, but it had great wok hei and was very aromatic and tasty. Flavor wise, it didn’t feel very Thai to me more like a Hong Kong–style stir-fried noodle.
For drinks, we ordered two cocktails. I would recommend the Thai Tea cocktail, which was quite enjoyable. The Jasmine Martini, however, was very strong and tasted mostly like a classic martini, with little to no tea aroma coming through.
Overall, I’d say the prices are slightly on the higher side, but the food is good, and it’s a restaurant I would happily return to.
Zachary Thomas
Terrific North Thai restaurant. I’ll cut to the chase – the Crab Durian curry was a revelation. If you are at all interested, I recommend.
Service is A+. The manager/owner made sure we were enjoying our and comped and re-did a plate one person at our table felt was undercooked.
In terms of appetizers, the breading on the chicken wings was .
The cremboulee and coconut sticky rice desserts were unique as well. In particular, the sticky rice had a very subtle sweetness. My friends were split on the cremboulee since it was more runny than a typical one (but still tasted good, like thai iced tea).
The place was almost too vibey? Haha. One bathroom in particular with the green toilet was a trip. And the Jack’s Dining Room crew pulled up as our dinner wrapped up. So I guess it’s a good restaurant to people watch as well. Or maybe just trendy in the moment.
… moreService is A+. The manager/owner made sure we were enjoying our and comped and re-did a plate one person at our table felt was undercooked.
In terms of appetizers, the breading on the chicken wings was .
The cremboulee and coconut sticky rice desserts were unique as well. In particular, the sticky rice had a very subtle sweetness. My friends were split on the cremboulee since it was more runny than a typical one (but still tasted good, like thai iced tea).
The place was almost too vibey? Haha. One bathroom in particular with the green toilet was a trip. And the Jack’s Dining Room crew pulled up as our dinner wrapped up. So I guess it’s a good restaurant to people watch as well. Or maybe just trendy in the moment.
Liz W
Props to the design team, the restaurant aesthetic is a feast for the eyes and really draws you in from the moment you step inside. We were greeted very warmly by the hostesses as walk-ins. No tables available but plenty of seats at the bar which we were happy to take. The service itself was a little loopy with multiple people behind the bar offering different degrees of attention. Once we ordered the dishes came out suspiciously quick. Like we had just taken our first sips of our drinks and everything came out. Now, this would not be a complaint if the dishes were piping hot fresh from the wok, steam visibly coming off the plates. Instead everything was lukewarm and made the flavors less pronounced. Especially when it comes to shellfish, room temp broth and chewy clams is off-putting (plus quite a few were filled with sand and inedible). We were constantly asked about clearing plates or wanting more drinks when we were deep in convo, happily noshing away. It started feeling like they were rushing us to leave, but then when we actually wanted the check it took forever to get someone’s attention. All things that I think can be improved upon. Bathroom is huge and a bit luxurious lol though be warned there is only one for the whole establishment.
… moreJovana Todorovic
I loved this place the moment we sat down. It just feels good, warm, calm, soft lighting, and genuinely great service.
We had the Thai tea cocktail and the Jasmine martini. Both were amazing, but the Thai tea one completely won me over. Creamy, fragrant, and just so good.
The durian crab curry was my favorite thing on the table. Such a unique flavor combo, creamy and comforting. I’m definitely going back for more. The beef tartare, papaya-strawberry salad, and drunken noodles were just as good. Everything clicked perfectly.
Cozy space, thoughtful food, zero rush. The kind of place I’ll definitely come back to. A true new gem in the Flatiron part of Manhattan.
… moreWe had the Thai tea cocktail and the Jasmine martini. Both were amazing, but the Thai tea one completely won me over. Creamy, fragrant, and just so good.
The durian crab curry was my favorite thing on the table. Such a unique flavor combo, creamy and comforting. I’m definitely going back for more. The beef tartare, papaya-strawberry salad, and drunken noodles were just as good. Everything clicked perfectly.
Cozy space, thoughtful food, zero rush. The kind of place I’ll definitely come back to. A true new gem in the Flatiron part of Manhattan.
Milena Andrade
A unique and truly authentic Thai restaurant! Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious from the seafood tom yum, northern style pork sausage, crab durian curry, crab rice to the crispy pork belly.
It’s honestly impossible to pick a favorite, but my top picks were the crab rice, made with real crab meat, and the crispy pork belly, which comes in a generous portion, super crunchy and flavorful.
A total must try: the sticky ice cream!
The atmosphere is beautiful and cozy, the decor is lovely, and the service was amazing so warm and attentive.
Overall, a Thai spot that truly takes you to Thailand with every bite.
… moreIt’s honestly impossible to pick a favorite, but my top picks were the crab rice, made with real crab meat, and the crispy pork belly, which comes in a generous portion, super crunchy and flavorful.
A total must try: the sticky ice cream!
The atmosphere is beautiful and cozy, the decor is lovely, and the service was amazing so warm and attentive.
Overall, a Thai spot that truly takes you to Thailand with every bite.
Arunee Botklon
I’m thai and I grew up and lived in Thailand for most of my life. Seeing this restaurant brought me back to my old self. Everything in the restaurant, the pictures, the food, the decoration, the vibe made me feel like I was in Thailand. The chicken wings are a must try, the Laab Duck tastes exactly like it does in Thailand, and the seafood tasted so fresh. My friends and I had a wonderful time. We will be regular customers for sure.
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