In search of Rockland's best Thai food

Sripraphai, Queens

Granted, the 35-minute drive from Nyack puts you in the midst of bridge-and-tunnel hell, but Sripraphai (pronounced See-pra-pie), in Woodside, Queens - a block from the 7 train's elevated tracks - offers the best Thai food you can find, without packing your passport.

The amenities are simple - blond wood and lots of glass - and the restaurant draws crowds from all over the tristate area.