Kam Rai Thai

Green tile and teardrop lamps give Kam Rai Thai the look of a much trendier restaurant, set down on a quiet stretch of 28th Avenue in Astoria. The kitchen pairs familiar plates like pad thai with sharper ones, spicy rare beef and a jellyfish salad among them, alongside crispy duck and fried tofu served with sweet chili sauce. A floral ceiling and a full bar round out a room small enough that weekend tables come with a wait. It takes reservations through OpenTable, worth using before a Friday or Saturday night.