A new contemporary Thai restaurant opening in the West Village, New York City, founded by a trio of friends from Bangkok, with a unique focus on jasmine rice.
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Last updated: 9/16/2026, 4:30:51 AM
Key Information
Hommali is a new Thai restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, described as a "love letter to Thailand." It's a personal project by three Bangkok natives, with rice playing a central role in its design, dishes, and even drinks.
Customer Perception
Early reports suggest Hommali focuses on contemporary Thai cuisine with an emphasis on rice. The restaurant is described as a personal project by its founders.
Additional Details
The restaurant's name, Hommali, refers to jasmine rice, a staple in Thai cuisine.
As a newly opened restaurant, specific peak times are not yet established. However, it is likely to be busiest during typical dinner hours and weekends.
Really impressed with this Thai restaurant. The food feels like Thai cuisine taken to a fine-dining level — beautifully presented, but still full of the bold, balanced flavors you’d expect from a great Thai restaurant.
The cocktails were another highlight. Creative, well-balanced, and not overly sweet, with flavors that actually complement the food instead of competing with it.
The whole experience feels polished without being pretentious. Great food, excellent cocktails, attentive service, and a really nice atmosphere. Definitely a place I’d come back to, especially for a dinner where you want something a little more elevated than the usual Thai restaurant experience.
The dishes we had were very good. But they did not have almost half of what was listed on the short menu. And the portions were tiny -- we left hungry. Did they watch too much of Season 5 of The Bear?
5
This is such an incredible Thai restaurant. There’s a story behind every dish, and you can truly feel how much thought and care goes into every detail.
The food was absolutely delicious. We especially loved the Seafood Rice and Panang Beef! They were both outstanding. The Tao Jiew Lon was also a top-tier dish and definitely one of our favorites!
From the elevated Thai cuisine to the incredibly warm and welcoming hospitality, everything was a 10/10. An unforgettable experience. ❤️
5
Easily one of the most characterful and visually compelling dining spaces on the edge of the West Village. Surrane Design has created a warm, cinematic interior that feels deeply personal rather than stage-managed.
The split-level mezzanine layout offers a fantastic spatial flow. Tucked underneath are intimate, leather-lined booth banquettes flanked by arched display shelving, while the central dining area sits beneath a striking glass skylight that floods the space with natural light during the day. The materiality is rich and tactile: heavily veined marble at the bar, geometric terracotta floor tiles, black-and-white checkerboard accents, and dark walnut wall paneling are all softened by the amber glow of pleated table lamps and woven sconces.
Subtle design touches—such as micro-striped privacy drapery, fluted glass partitions, and a whimsical beaded dragonfly perched on a lampshade—make it feel like dining in the home of an eclectic collector. A standout destination for an intimate dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering where design, atmosphere, and hospitality align seamlessly. Highly recommended.
Photo Courtesy by Hommali
5
One of the best new Thai spots in NYC for sure. Really good vibe, fun drinks, and the food is actually so good. We ordered a ton and honestly, not a single miss — all hits. Tao Jiew Lon and the Tom Yum Seafood Cocktail were my favs. Definitely coming back.
