What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

The main concern mentioned in customer reviews is a small portion size for the papaya salad.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Chachawan specializes in Thai cuisine, specifically Northeastern Thai soul food and Isan street market dishes like charcoal-grilled meats and salads.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include Hat Yai fried chicken, drunken noodles with shrimp, Tom Yum fried rice, coconut pudding, Pad Thai, and green curry.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

Chachawan offers 15 highlighted dishes and 10 specific menu items that accommodate 32 different dietary tags, including vegan and keto options.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

Rated 4.6/5 with moderate ($$) pricing, diners highlight the high-quality food and exceptional cuisine as making it a local favorite.

What's the best way to experience this restaurant?

Experience this quaint neighborhood spot by pairing warm sticky rice with lime-drenched salads and standout dishes like Hat Yai fried chicken.

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

Rated 4.6/5, this local favorite stands out for its exceptional Thai cuisine, unique dishes, and prompt service in a comfortable atmosphere.

What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?

Chachawan features a quaint, comfortable atmosphere with vibrant, art-splashed walls styled after a rustic Northeastern Thai Isan street market.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

The restaurant is operational with an active website and recent reviews praising its prompt service and exceptional Thai cuisine.

How can I contact this restaurant?

You can contact Chachawan Thai Restaurant by visiting their official website at https://www.chachawannyc.com/ for more information and inquiries.

What can I eat at Chachawan Thai Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?

GAI YANG, SPICY BASIL EGGPLANT 🌶️ and KRA PAO MOO KROB 🌶️ carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.

Does Chachawan Thai Restaurant have vegan options?

Yes. 27 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including KRA PAO NUER OVER RICE 🌶️ and SUBSTITUTE BROWN RICE.

Is Chachawan Thai Restaurant gluten-free?

3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.

What is the highest-protein dish at Chachawan Thai Restaurant?

LAAB 🌶️, at roughly 64.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

Chachawan Thai Restaurant – Thai

Chachawan captures the raw, kinetic energy of an Isan street market, where the air hangs heavy with the intoxicating scent of charcoal-grilled meats and the sharp, citrusy sting of bird’s eye chilies. Within its vibrant, art-splashed walls, diners dive into a world of bold, unapologetic flavors, pairing baskets of warm sticky rice with punchy, lime-drenched salads to celebrate the rustic, fiery heart of Northeastern Thai soul food.

881 Woodward Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385 +1-718-894-4404 https://www.chachawannyc.com/

Rating: 4.6/5 (172 reviews)

Cuisine: Thai

Price range: $$

Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free

Diet fit at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Dairy-Free at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including GAI YANG, SPICY BASIL EGGPLANT 🌶️ and KRA PAO MOO KROB 🌶️. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Gluten-Free at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including SPICY BASIL EGGPLANT 🌶️, KRA PAO NUER OVER RICE 🌶️ and SAUTEED VEGETARIAN DUCK. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Halal at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 54 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including CRISPY THREE FLAVOR FISH (WHOLE FISH), KRA PAO NUER OVER RICE 🌶️ and GAI YANG. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

High-Protein at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 14 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including SAUTEED VEGETARIAN DUCK, GINGER SAUCE and CRISPY THREE FLAVORS DUCK. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Low-Carb at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including MANGO JUICE and GREEN CURRY 🌶️. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Nut-Free at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including CRISPY PORK WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI and SAUTEED VEGETARIAN DUCK. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegan at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 27 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including KRA PAO NUER OVER RICE 🌶️, SUBSTITUTE BROWN RICE and SPICY BASIL EGGPLANT 🌶️. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegetarian at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Chachawan Thai Restaurant in Ridgewood has 38 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including KRA PAO NUER OVER RICE 🌶️, SUBSTITUTE BROWN RICE and SAUTEED VEGETARIAN DUCK. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.

What to order at Chachawan Thai Restaurant

Dish	Net carbs	Protein
LAAB 🌶️	68.4 g	64.9 g
CRISPY DUCK SALAD 🌶️	22.2 g	60.3 g
Pad See Ew	4.3 g	55.5 g
Basil Fried Rice 🌶️	4.3 g	55.5 g
PAD SEE EW	4.3 g	55.5 g
BASIL FRIED RICE 🌶️	4.3 g	55.5 g
Pineapple Fried Rice	35.4 g	54.5 g
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE	35.4 g	54.5 g
WOON SEN PAD THAI	38.6 g	49.9 g
Pad Kee Mao 🌶️	19.6 g	49.7 g
HAT YAI FRIED CHICKEN	83 g	43.5 g
CURRY PUFF	0 g	37.2 g

Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.

Currently closed

Hours

Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM

What diners are saying

Diners consistently praise this "hidden gem" for its exceptional Thai cuisine and quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Standout dishes include the "phenomenal" Hat Yai fried chicken, drunken noodles with shrimp, and unique offerings like Tom Yum fried rice and coconut pudding. While one guest noted a small portion size for the papaya salad, reviewers overwhelmingly highlight the high-quality food, refreshing lychee tea, and prompt, attentive service that makes this neighborhood spot a local favorite.

Pad Thai - $14.99: rice noodle, egg, bean sprout, scallion, ground peanut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Pad See Ew - $14.99: broad noodle, egg, chinese broccoli, american broccoli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Pad Kee Mao 🌶️ - $14.99: broad noodle, egg, basil, bell pepper, onion, string bean, carrot Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
Thai Fried Rice - $14.99: egg, chinese broccoli, tomato, onion, scallion
Basil Fried Rice 🌶️ - $14.99: egg, basil, bell pepper, onion, string bean, carrot Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Pineapple Fried Rice - $14.99: egg, tomato, onion, scallion, pineapple, cashew nut, tumeric, curry powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Red Curry 🌶️ - $14.99: bamboo, bell pepper, eggplant, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Green Curry 🌶️ - $14.99: bamboo, bell pepper, eggplant, basil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Massaman Curry 🌶️ - $14.99: onion, potato, peanut, fried onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Panang Curry 🌶️ - $14.99: bell pepper, string bean Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
Basil Sauce 🌶️ - $14.99: bell pepper, onion, string bean, basil, fresh chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal
Garlic Sauce - $14.99: stir fried mixed vegetable in garlic sauce
Cashew Sauce - $14.99: bell pepper, onion, scallion, cashew nut, pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal
Ginger Sauce - $14.99: bell pepper, onion, scallion, baby corn, ginger, mushroom
Prik Khing Sauce 🌶️ - $14.99: bell pepper, string bean Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb

APPETIZER

VEGETABLES SPRING ROLL - $7.99: deep fried mixed vegetables, jelly noodle in rice wrapper served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
FRIED TOFU - $7.99: deep fried soft tofu served with sweet chili sauce and ground peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
STEAMED DUMPLING - $8.99: steamed dumpling stuff with chicken served with sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
CRUSTED DUMPLING - $8.99: deep fried dumpling stuff with chicken served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
VEGETABLES DUMPLING - $7.99: steamed vegetables dumpling served with sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
CHIVE PANCAKE - $8.99: Thai style pancake served with sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
ROSE RANGOON - $8.99: crispy wonton stuffed with cream cheese, beet root served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
SHRIMP ROLL - $9.99: deep fried shrimp in rice wrapper served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
CURRY PUFF - $9.99: deep fried puff pastry stuff with chicken, potato, onion, carrot and curry powder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
VEGETABLES CURRY PUFF - $9.99: deep fried puff pastry stuff with corn, green pea, carrot, potato, onion, and curry powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
MOO YANG - $10.99: grilled Thai style marinated pork, jaew (spicy tamarind) sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
FRIED CALAMARI - $9.99: deep fried calamari with a secret coating, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
CHICKEN SATAY - $8.99: grilled chicken breast on skewer serve with Ajad and peanut sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal

SOUP

TOM YUM 🌶️ - $8.99: bell pepper, mushroom, thai herb in spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
TOM KHA - $8.99: bell pepper, mushroom in creamy coconut milk soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
HOUSE SOUP - $8.99: mixed vegetables, jelly noodle in light clear soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian