<div class="tldr">Pla Dao, the Northern Thai restaurant in Sunnyside, expanded with an eight-seat lunch counter at 47-06 Skillman Avenue in June 2024. The new space focuses on street food dishes for midday service.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Pla Dao's lunch counter opened in early June 2024.</li>\n <li>The counter has seating for eight at 47-06 Skillman Avenue.</li>\n <li>The menu highlights Northern Thai street food options.</li>\n</ul>\n\nPla Dao is known for its regional Thai cuisine, with a focus on Northern specialties. The restaurant first opened on Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside in 2022. With the new lunch counter, Pla Dao aims to serve a different clientele during midday hours.\n\nThe lunch counter addition occupies a small space adjacent to the main dining room. Co-owner and chef Praewpan Kanchanapong says the menu includes items such as khao soi, sai ua sausage, and daily curries, all served over the counter for dine-in or quick takeaway. Pricing ranges from $8 to $16 per dish.\n\nHours for the lunch counter run from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The original Pla Dao restaurant continues to offer full dinner service in the evenings.\n\nLocal response to the lunch counter opening has been steady, according to staff. Neighbors and workers in Sunnyside have begun to stop in for the streamlined midday offerings. The co-owners say they are considering further menu expansion based on customer feedback.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Where is the new Pla Dao lunch counter located?</h2>\n<p>The lunch counter is located at 47-06 Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside, Queens. It is adjacent to Pla Dao’s main restaurant space and can be accessed from the same entrance. The neighborhood is served by the 7 train at 46th Street–Bliss.</p>\n<h2>What does the menu at the lunch counter offer?</h2>\n<p>The lunch counter menu focuses on Northern Thai street food, including khao soi, sai ua sausage, daily curries, and rotating specials. Most dishes are priced between $8 and $16 and are available for dine-in at the counter or takeaway. The menu is designed for quick service.</p>\n<h2>What are the opening hours for the lunch counter?</h2>\n<p>Pla Dao’s lunch counter operates from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The dinner service at the main restaurant starts in the evening and runs on a separate schedule. The lunch counter is closed on Sundays and Mondays.</p>