It's rare that we can all agree on something, but it turns out nearly the entire Hudson Valley is looking for the same thing when it comes to one specific type of restaurant.

There are some truly spectacular dining options in our corner of New York (including some of the coolest food trucks in the country), and chefs across multiple counties have been nationally recognized for their talents. Still, many residents feel there's something missing.

A table of Thai food
Many Hudson Valley residents agree that the area is missing one specific type of restaurant (Canva)
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The Best Restaurants in the Hudson Valley, NY

The recent plea is centered around an ethnic specialty. While restaurants like the Angry Chef in Marlborough, NY serve top-tier Italian food and Harana Market in Accord, NY receive award nominations for their Filipino dishes, there's a different cuisine that many residents still feel is missing.

Many Ulster County residents are still searching for their favorite Thai restaurant (Canva/Facebook)
Many Ulster County residents are still searching for their favorite Thai restaurant (Canva/Facebook)
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The Best Thai Food in the Hudson Valley

"Best Thai food in the area? I’ll travel", came the recent question in an Ulster County Facebook group. The seemingly innocuous question led to a storm in the comment section.

Exterior of Issan Thai Star in Hudson, NY
Issan Thai Star in Hudson, NY was named as one of the few "favorite" Thai restaurants in the Hudson Valley (Google)
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Is the Hudson Valley Missing a Great Thai Restaurant?

"We need Thai food in Kingston. We have a dozen Chinese restaurants but no Thai", came the first answer. "There is no place including Albany for "authentic" Thai food", said another. "I love Thai food. If you ever find a good place, please let me know", added a third. Luckily, some enthusiasts were there to save the day.

Bangkok Café in New Paltz, NY and Wasana's in Catskill, NY were mentioned as some of the best Thai options in the Hudson Valley (Google)
Bangkok Café in New Paltz, NY (R) and Wasana's in Catskill, NY (L) were mentioned as some of the best Thai options in the Hudson Valley (Google)
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The Best Thai Restaurants in the Hudson Valley, NY

"Wasana's on Main St [in] Catskill... I have eaten there for over 20 years and have never been disappointed" offered one helpful commenter. "Issan Thai Star in Hudson is hands down the best Thai in the Hudson Valley", offered another. Aroi Thai in Rhinebeck, NY, Bangkok Café in New Paltz, NY, and Lopburi Thai in Wappingers Falls, NY were also mentioned.

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The good news is that it seems that there are some decent Thai choices across the Hudson Valley, the bad news is that most residents will have to prepare for a decent drive. Check out some more options below.

10 Best Thai Food Restaurants in the Mid-Hudson Valley

According to Google Reviews, these Mid-Hudson Valley Thai Restaurants stand above the rest in quality and service!

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25 "Must See" Places On Your Next Upstate New York Road Trip. Very Cool!

Everybody loves a piece of trivia. A bit of unusual history. A fun factoid. Well, there are volumes of these in Upstate New York and we will visit many of them in the near future.

This is a list of 25 historic sites, roadside oddities, and amazing places that you will not want to miss on your next Upstate New York road trip. I mean, the only place you can actually drive under the Erie Canal? Really? Yes,. And if you feel like you are being watched as you drive along Rt. 28 in the Catskills, well, you are being watched. And what about a grave high up in the Adirondacks where one of the most famous American pop singers who was born in the south is buried. You want more? How about an authentic Egyptian mummy on display? We have it. What about the most famous "little red caboose" in America? Yup, in a Central New York college city. And how about the world's largest chair? Sounds weird doesn't it? But we have it representing a city that once was the second largest furniture making city in America.

All of these and so much more. This is a fun list!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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