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The Story Behind the Name
You know that bag. Everybody knows that bag. Five words printed on the side, Thank you. Come again, from every immigrant kitchen that ever kept this city fed. We named ourselves after the promise on that bag. Then we spent every day since making sure the food gives you a real reason to come back.
Thai Fast Casual in Midtown East
Looking for Thai food for lunch or dinner weekdays in Midtown East? TYCA at The Hugh brings real Thai fast casual to Midtown Manhattan, stir-fry noodles, fried rice, rich curries, and Thai appetizers worth stepping away from your desk for. Fast lunch, serious flavor.
The Food
Lunch & Dinner, Every Day
Lunch
Served until 3:00 PM. Quick, flavorful meals perfect for your midday break. Try our popular Lunch Specials, Chicken Basil, and Green Curry.
Dinner
Starting at 4:00 PM. Enjoy our full menu of authentic Thai dishes, from rich curries to sizzling stir-fries, made fresh to order.
Explore Our Full Menu
From lunch specials to dinner favorites, every dish is made with scratch-made sauces and authentic Thai recipes passed down from Mama Toon.
Mama Toon: Four Decades of Authentic Thai Food in New York City
For over 40 years, Mama Toon has shared authentic Thai cuisine with New York City, bringing traditional recipes, bold flavors, and generations of culinary knowledge from Thailand to every dish she creates. Since first cooking in NYC in 1983, she has remained committed to preserving the true essence of Thai food, introducing New Yorkers to genuine Thai flavors long before they became widely recognized. Her dedication, expertise, and passion have made her a beloved figure in the city's Thai culinary community.
Family, Tradition & Dedication
Mama Toon's journey is a story of resilience, family, and an unwavering commitment to feeding others with care. What began as a way to create a home away from home became a lifetime of serving the community through exceptional Thai cooking. From long days in the kitchen to raising her daughters alongside the restaurant, her philosophy has always remained the same: use quality ingredients, honor traditional recipes, and prepare every meal with heart. During the pandemic, that same spirit inspired her to return to the kitchen and provide thousands of meals to healthcare workers across New York City.
Thai Food Made Accessible
Today, Mama Toon's passion continues through Thank You Come Again, her Thai casual dining concept in Midtown East Manhattan. By bringing her time-honored recipes into a fast, convenient setting, she makes authentic Thai food accessible to busy New Yorkers without sacrificing quality or tradition. Every bowl, curry, and dish reflects the same standards she established decades ago—fresh ingredients, authentic preparation, and the belief that great food should be made with care, whether served in a restaurant dining room or a quick lunch counter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Curry, Spring Rolls, Soup, Chicken Fried Rice, Dumplings, Red Curry, Pad Thai, Asian Food, Green Curry, Tom Yum Noodle, Fried Rice, Milk Tea, Iced Coffee, and Thai Food
Where are you located?
We are located in New York, NY at 157 E 53rd St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Manhattan, Jersey City, West New York, Union City, Hoboken, Weehawken, North Bergen, Guttenberg, Midtown, New Durham, Hudson Heights, Hell's Kitchen, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Edgewater, Upper East Side, Babbitt, Chelsea, Long Island City, and Central Park.
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