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Came with a reservation on a weeknight dinner but walk in seems totally viable. Love the interior, great for a date vibe with velvet booth seating and all. Food comes out super quick. For food- - Chicken pad see ew: this is a must order! Definitely the highlight dish for us. Super zesty and great flavor. - Duck in green curry: the curry itself was great but the duck was a little overcooked and under seasoned. We had some duck slices left over but finished the curry. - Beef tallow fried rice: similar to the curry, the base fried rice was very decent but the beef was way overcooked.
Pictures look better than it taste. Raw shrimp = 5/5 would reorder Corn salad = 3/5 nothing special. It's good but like not worth it. Duck dish with peppers = 5/5 would reorder Short ribs curry = 3.8/5 . Short rib was amazing but there was too much Brussels sprouts in my curry. There was not enough curry. The curry didn't stand out. Beef fried rice = 5/5 I think its was because of the sauce. I would recommend this dish. Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5. It's cute.
There's really no shortage of amazing Thai restaurants in New York, and being Southeast Asian and having had an endless array of Thai dishes you would think I've tried it all but lots of new restaurants have been able to one up the others in terms of flavor, presentation, and creativity of dishes. I read a lot about CHADA and high hopes. I will note that the friend I ate with doesn't eat seafood and I don't eat red meat so the venn diagram of what we could share was limited to veg items and chicken. We ended up with two chicken dishes-- a massaman curry dish and a khao soi. The flavors were solid and the khao soi was particularly good, with the meat on the chicken leg cooked to perfection and falling off the bone. The peanut dumplings and brussels sprouts were nice reprieves from our saucy curry dishes. The space is utterly gorgeous and ornate, and would be perfect for casual meals and special occasions alike. Our server was super sweet and made me want to return with a larger group so I can try more of their menu!
I was at this crowded Thai restaurant with a group a while ago, where we shared a bunch of dishes. As with many of the other Thai spots in the city, the inside is rather opulent-looking. The service was friendly and helpful. I didn't bother with a drink, but I remember someone else having one. The food in general is a little bit pricey, but of very good quality. Our first appetizer was the popular Folded Dumplings for $15, with pandan, peanut, pickled radish, and coconut milk. As per the description, the dish is on the slightly sweeter end from the peanuts and coconut milk, with a faint floral flavor from the pandan. Otherwise, there was a mild kick, and the dumplings had a soft texture. This was a tasty, fun, and colorful spin on some other similar dumplings like Sakoo Sai Moo, which you find in a handful of other Thai spots. I also added the $18 Yum Nam, which is listed in other spots as either Crispy Rice Salad or Naem Khao Tod. This contained crispy rice balls, fermented pork, curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, shallot, scallion, chili, peanut, and ginger. While it had a good amount of heat, it was unfortunately a bit less complex than some other spots, with less sourness to balance it out, as there wasn't enough of the pork sausage or crunch. It was decent, but I would stick to the Isan spots for better versions of this dish, like the uptown Zabb PuTawn, among others. For mains, I liked the Crispy Pork Krapow for $24, with holy basil, chili, garlic, long hot chili, and white pepper. The pork was nice and crispy, and there was plenty of spice without it being overbearing. This was one of the better versions in Manhattan, with only a slight preference going to some spots. Next was a solid $34 Pan Seared Duck Breast Green Curry, with duck breast, coconut milk, roasted pineapple, cherry tomato, bamboo shoot, and basil leaves. The duck inside was plentiful and properly cooked with a bit of crispiness, while the fat wasn't too chewy. The green curry base, which steered away from the more American Thai varieties, was also tasty, with a bit more sourness and some heat, and lacked bell peppers, which is a definite preference. Last, but not least, was the Steamed Branzino for $44, with said fish butterflied along with cabbage and garlic in a chili lime broth. The fish was tender and flaky, and the preparation allowed us to pretty easily avoid the bones. The broth was tasty, with a bit of sourness and some heat to balance it. This was good as well. Outside of the price point, which is expected in the neighborhood, the food was consistent and tasty. I can see why it's so highly rated.
Went to Chada this weekend and feel it's fallen off a bit. Most of the food was still good but it left much to be desired. The Crystal Coco drink was just not hitting, the Thai tea whip had no Thai tea flavor and it was a huge miss for a $13 drink that's basically coconut water. The papaya salad just lacked the freshness and fun it usually has and the chicken in the pad see ew was very dry. The Isaan beef was solid, if a little bit tough. Not the experience I'm used to at Chada
Solid menu with decent execution. Not the best Thai restaurant that I've ever been to but it's a solid option. I ordered the papaya salad, wings, and duck green curry. The wings were cooked to perfection!
One of my favorite thai spots in the city! Food was delicious and good service We loved the beef tallow fried rice and duck curry
I would visit Chada for the great lunch specials before I had to run errands in Soho. Walked in around 12:45pm a couple days ago (Thursday) and unfortunately the lunch specials are gone and their menu is drastically smaller. I understand that small businesses and restaurants are doing what they can to survive in this economy, but it is still disappointing to see. I used to be able to get a delicious entree for lunch with tip & tax under $25. Now? They only offer 1 type of meat (steak) for the Pad Kee Mao and charge $28. There is literally no other option for protein so you have to get steak. This was the same for other dishes from what I remember. You no longer have options to switch out the protein for a lot (if not all) of the dishes. The beef was cooked well, but the noodles were too salty and the portion sizes are smaller compared to other Thai restaurants. The service was also not the friendliest or that attentive when I visited. There aren't too many Thai restaurants in this general area, so they don't have too much competition but with there being so many Thai restaurants in other neighboring areas, I will no longer go out of my way to come here.
Soooo good! Appetizer were amazing, every bite flavorful. For my main the Branzino was perfectly steamed served over a warmer is sauce you want to drink. The bar is beautiful, my cocktail was top notch. We had 6:30pm reservations, was perfect timing as by 7pm the inside & outside was fully seated. If you like Thai food, Chada is a must.
I had an amazing time at CHADA! I came in with a friend and we got a last minute reservation. We were seated immediately in their next door indoor dining area, and it was beautiful. Dimly lit, yet spacious. Service was excellent and our server was so kind to check in on us often and welcome us with her bright smile. The food also came out relatively quick. We got the Khao Soy and Beef Tallow Fried Rice. I heard CHADA does the best Khao Soy in the city, and they may be right. The Khao Soy was perfect in every way. Creamy, generous, a little spicy, delicious! I hesitantly marked down a star because of the Beef Tallow Fried Rice dish. Unfortunately, our beef came out dry, but the fried rice itself was tangy---potentially from fish sauce(?), which I loved! The rice paired well with the Khao Soy too! I loved my time here and will definitely come back!
Fantastic and unique Thai cuisine at Chada! 4.5/5 stars! My friends and I made a res for a Saturday evening. They have a beautiful, heated patio and seating inside. Service was efficient, but I took a star off because we felt a bit rushed in an unfriendly way. Drink: The Last Kiss of Spring - perfectly sweet, tart, and refreshing! Apps: Folded Dumplings and Brussel Sprouts - the dumplings were amazing! Loved the peanut filling. The Brussels were perfectly crispy and were coated in a delicious savory/spicy sauce. Mains: Pad Thai and Massaman Curry - One of the best Pad Thai's I've ever had! The sweetness of the tamarind sauce was to die for. The curry was also fantastic - slightly spicy and loved the peanuty flavor.
Had reservations for 2 for dinner and we were seated right away and even offered the choice of where to sit which I appreciate since some restaurants tend to pack you like sardines without option to ask for another space. There were so many great options that we were a bit indecisive at first but we ended up going with the following: folded dumplings short rib Paanang curry steak pad kee Mao Mango sticky rice Last kiss of summer I'll wait for Yuzu The folded dumpling ate sweet with the coconut milk but when you bite into it you get the garlic and savory elements. It was a unique and memorable bite. The short rib curry I was skeptical on since it is $45 but you actually get a lot of protein so the price was justified and the meat fell off the bone and was so tender. The dish itself was served a bit lukewarm so I would have preferred it to arrive hotter temperature wise and I did expect it to be spicer. The steak pad kee mao did not get as much love as it rightfully deserves because it was delicious and spicy and the steak was perfectly cooked! I would order this again. For desserts we opted for the mango sticky rice and while the presentation and dessert itself was delicious, I would have liked more mango for a $17 price point. In terms of staff everyone was friendly and the service was speedy and efficient. For drinks both were delicious and if you like lychee the last kiss of summer was a great pick. Overall I would come back again and try a few other dishes such as the khao soi and goong karee!!
Upscale Thai food. Was a good idea to make a reservation for 7 of us. Pretty packed when we walked in 4:35 they actually only open for dinner at 4:30pm. We had Steamed branzino, short rib panang curry, duck green curry, chicken pad see ew, and a noodle with chicken. Ended with a mango sweet rice and coconut ice cream. Very happy with every dish. Especially the fish and the short rib. Services were very professional and prompt. Super nice meal prior to our concert.
25 days ago
Really delicious. We got the Chada Wings, Folded Dumpling, Calamari, Papaya Salad, Beef Tallow Fried Rice, Pan Seared Duck Breast Green Curry, and Mango Sticky Rice. My favorite was the beef tallow fried rice and calamari. Everything was really good. The folded dumpling surprised me -- hadn't had anything like it before. Food was ready pretty fast too. We sat outside since the weather was really nice. I'd definitely come back again. read more
Came here on a thursday at 6:30 PM with a reservation, but it was relatively empty. We probably could have gotten away with a walk-in, even as a large group. It was modern inside, but not super well air-conditioned. Between 6 of us, we shared the folded dumplings, papaya salad, beef kee mao, chicken massaman curry, and crab fried rice, which came out to be around $26 per person after tip and tax. We found it to be just the right amount of food, but found the entrees to be more worth than the appetizers. Our favorite dishes were the crab fried rice and chicken massaman curry. The fried rice came with a very fresh and herby sauce that was delicious. I liked the different crunchy toppings and the flavors in the massaman curry as well. The pad kee mao was food too, but the beef wasn't as flavorful as the noodles. As for the appetizers, the folded dumplings seemed very popular. They were tasty and chewy, but a little on the sweet side and pricy for what it was. The papaya salad was also solid. Although most of the dishes we tried were said to be spicy on the menu, there wasn't much of a kick to any of them. Overall, it was a decent thai spot with a nice ambiance for catching up with friends. I do think I've had better and cheaper thai in the city, but I still enjoyed the meal. read more
Came with a reservation on a weeknight dinner but walk in seems totally viable. Love the interior, great for a date vibe with velvet booth seating and all. Food comes out super quick. For food- - Chicken pad see ew: this is a must order! Definitely the highlight dish for us. Super zesty and great flavor. - Duck in green curry: the curry itself was great but the duck was a little overcooked and under seasoned. We had some duck slices left over but finished the curry. - Beef tallow fried rice: similar to the curry, the base fried rice was very decent but the beef was way overcooked. read more
Pictures look better than it taste. Raw shrimp = 5/5 would reorder Corn salad = 3/5 nothing special. It's good but like not worth it. Duck dish with peppers = 5/5 would reorder Short ribs curry = 3.8/5 . Short rib was amazing but there was too much Brussels sprouts in my curry. There was not enough curry. The curry didn't stand out. Beef fried rice = 5/5 I think its was because of the sauce. I would recommend this dish. Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5. It's cute. read more
24 days ago
There's really no shortage of amazing Thai restaurants in New York, and being Southeast Asian and having had an endless array of Thai dishes you would think I've tried it all but lots of new restaurants have been able to one up the others in terms of flavor, presentation, and creativity of dishes. I read a lot about CHADA and high hopes. I will note that the friend I ate with doesn't eat seafood and I don't eat red meat so the venn diagram of what we could share was limited to veg items and chicken. We ended up with two chicken dishes-- a massaman curry dish and a khao soi. The flavors were solid and the khao soi was particularly good, with the meat on the chicken leg cooked to perfection and falling off the bone. The peanut dumplings and brussels sprouts were nice reprieves from our saucy curry dishes. The space is utterly gorgeous and ornate, and would be perfect for casual meals and special occasions alike. Our server was super sweet and made me want to return with a larger group so I can try more of their menu! read more
I was at this crowded Thai restaurant with a group a while ago, where we shared a bunch of dishes. As with many of the other Thai spots in the city, the inside is rather opulent-looking. The service was friendly and helpful. I didn't bother with a drink, but I remember someone else having one. The food in general is a little bit pricey, but of very good quality. Our first appetizer was the popular Folded Dumplings for $15, with pandan, peanut, pickled radish, and coconut milk. As per the description, the dish is on the slightly sweeter end from the peanuts and coconut milk, with a faint floral flavor from the pandan. Otherwise, there was a mild kick, and the dumplings had a soft texture. This was a tasty, fun, and colorful spin on some other similar dumplings like Sakoo Sai Moo, which you find in a handful of other Thai spots. I also added the $18 Yum Nam, which is listed in other spots as either Crispy Rice Salad or Naem Khao Tod. This contained crispy rice balls, fermented pork, curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, shallot, scallion, chili, peanut, and ginger. While it had a good amount of heat, it was unfortunately a bit less complex than some other spots, with less sourness to balance it out, as there wasn't enough of the pork sausage or crunch. It was decent, but I would stick to the Isan spots for better versions of this dish, like the uptown Zabb PuTawn, among others. For mains, I liked the Crispy Pork Krapow for $24, with holy basil, chili, garlic, long hot chili, and white pepper. The pork was nice and crispy, and there was plenty of spice without it being overbearing. This was one of the better versions in Manhattan, with only a slight preference going to some spots. Next was a solid $34 Pan Seared Duck Breast Green Curry, with duck breast, coconut milk, roasted pineapple, cherry tomato, bamboo shoot, and basil leaves. The duck inside was plentiful and properly cooked with a bit of crispiness, while the fat wasn't too chewy. The green curry base, which steered away from the more American Thai varieties, was also tasty, with a bit more sourness and some heat, and lacked bell peppers, which is a definite preference. Last, but not least, was the Steamed Branzino for $44, with said fish butterflied along with cabbage and garlic in a chili lime broth. The fish was tender and flaky, and the preparation allowed us to pretty easily avoid the bones. The broth was tasty, with a bit of sourness and some heat to balance it. This was good as well. Outside of the price point, which is expected in the neighborhood, the food was consistent and tasty. I can see why it's so highly rated. read more
2 months ago
Went to Chada this weekend and feel it's fallen off a bit. Most of the food was still good but it left much to be desired. The Crystal Coco drink was just not hitting, the Thai tea whip had no Thai tea flavor and it was a huge miss for a $13 drink that's basically coconut water. The papaya salad just lacked the freshness and fun it usually has and the chicken in the pad see ew was very dry. The Isaan beef was solid, if a little bit tough. Not the experience I'm used to at Chada read more
I would visit Chada for the great lunch specials before I had to run errands in Soho. Walked in around 12:45pm a couple days ago (Thursday) and unfortunately the lunch specials are gone and their menu is drastically smaller. I understand that small businesses and restaurants are doing what they can to survive in this economy, but it is still disappointing to see. I used to be able to get a delicious entree for lunch with tip & tax under $25. Now? They only offer 1 type of meat (steak) for the Pad Kee Mao and charge $28. There is literally no other option for protein so you have to get steak. This was the same for other dishes from what I remember. You no longer have options to switch out the protein for a lot (if not all) of the dishes. The beef was cooked well, but the noodles were too salty and the portion sizes are smaller compared to other Thai restaurants. The service was also not the friendliest or that attentive when I visited. There aren't too many Thai restaurants in this general area, so they don't have too much competition but with there being so many Thai restaurants in other neighboring areas, I will no longer go out of my way to come here. read more
29 days ago
Soooo good! Appetizer were amazing, every bite flavorful. For my main the Branzino was perfectly steamed served over a warmer is sauce you want to drink. The bar is beautiful, my cocktail was top notch. We had 6:30pm reservations, was perfect timing as by 7pm the inside & outside was fully seated. If you like Thai food, Chada is a must. read more
I had an amazing time at CHADA! I came in with a friend and we got a last minute reservation. We were seated immediately in their next door indoor dining area, and it was beautiful. Dimly lit, yet spacious. Service was excellent and our server was so kind to check in on us often and welcome us with her bright smile. The food also came out relatively quick. We got the Khao Soy and Beef Tallow Fried Rice. I heard CHADA does the best Khao Soy in the city, and they may be right. The Khao Soy was perfect in every way. Creamy, generous, a little spicy, delicious! I hesitantly marked down a star because of the Beef Tallow Fried Rice dish. Unfortunately, our beef came out dry, but the fried rice itself was tangy---potentially from fish sauce(?), which I loved! The rice paired well with the Khao Soy too! I loved my time here and will definitely come back! read more
Fantastic and unique Thai cuisine at Chada! 4.5/5 stars! My friends and I made a res for a Saturday evening. They have a beautiful, heated patio and seating inside. Service was efficient, but I took a star off because we felt a bit rushed in an unfriendly way. Drink: The Last Kiss of Spring - perfectly sweet, tart, and refreshing! Apps: Folded Dumplings and Brussel Sprouts - the dumplings were amazing! Loved the peanut filling. The Brussels were perfectly crispy and were coated in a delicious savory/spicy sauce. Mains: Pad Thai and Massaman Curry - One of the best Pad Thai's I've ever had! The sweetness of the tamarind sauce was to die for. The curry was also fantastic - slightly spicy and loved the peanuty flavor. read more
2 months ago
Had reservations for 2 for dinner and we were seated right away and even offered the choice of where to sit which I appreciate since some restaurants tend to pack you like sardines without option to ask for another space. There were so many great options that we were a bit indecisive at first but we ended up going with the following: folded dumplings short rib Paanang curry steak pad kee Mao Mango sticky rice Last kiss of summer I'll wait for Yuzu The folded dumpling ate sweet with the coconut milk but when you bite into it you get the garlic and savory elements. It was a unique and memorable bite. The short rib curry I was skeptical on since it is $45 but you actually get a lot of protein so the price was justified and the meat fell off the bone and was so tender. The dish itself was served a bit lukewarm so I would have preferred it to arrive hotter temperature wise and I did expect it to be spicer. The steak pad kee mao did not get as much love as it rightfully deserves because it was delicious and spicy and the steak was perfectly cooked! I would order this again. For desserts we opted for the mango sticky rice and while the presentation and dessert itself was delicious, I would have liked more mango for a $17 price point. In terms of staff everyone was friendly and the service was speedy and efficient. For drinks both were delicious and if you like lychee the last kiss of summer was a great pick. Overall I would come back again and try a few other dishes such as the khao soi and goong karee!! read more
Upscale Thai food. Was a good idea to make a reservation for 7 of us. Pretty packed when we walked in 4:35 they actually only open for dinner at 4:30pm. We had Steamed branzino, short rib panang curry, duck green curry, chicken pad see ew, and a noodle with chicken. Ended with a mango sweet rice and coconut ice cream. Very happy with every dish. Especially the fish and the short rib. Services were very professional and prompt. Super nice meal prior to our concert. read more
1 month ago
Solid elevated Thai spot! We got the folded dumplings, wok fried steak pad kee mao, and Thai garden fried rice. The folded dumplings had nice flavors (pandan, coconut, peanut), but was a bit too soft. Pad kee mao noodles had great texture, but the steak could have been more tender. And my friend enjoyed her fried rice, but portion size was a bit small. For drinks, we tried their two mocktails, interesting combinations but sugary. Great cozy vibe and fine service. read more
1 month ago
I came here with my friend who was visiting from Cali and we absolutely loveddd it here! The inside decor is so nice and modern, the staff were superrr attentive, and all of our food came out so quickly! We started off with the folded dumplings which were delicious, the pandas gave it a nice sweetness and the crunchy pieces of peanuts gave great texture. For our mains, we had the pork belly, pad kaprow, and pad see ew. I actually used to live in Thailand and so all of our food was definitely reminiscent of authentic Thai food which I think is super hard to find. I will definitelyyyyy be coming back to try other menu items! read more
CHADA was a great experience overall. I really enjoyed the space. It is spacious and well put together, which made it easy to settle in and enjoy the meal. The dishes were packed with flavor across the board. My group ordered the massaman curry and duck green curry, both of which were delicious, and I went with the khao soi. I liked that their khao soi uses boneless chicken instead of a full bone-in leg, which made it much easier to eat. My only gripe is that the portions run a bit smaller compared to other Thai spots, especially the massaman curry. Still, I would definitely come back. read more
One of the best Thai restaurants that I have tried in New York!! We ordered the Pad Thai with Shrimp and the Massaman Curry with Tofu instead of Chicken. WOW! The flavors were very rich and complemented the dishes very well. The curry had potatoes in it as well, which was delicious! It also comes with a side of white rice. The lighting is a bit dim in this place but overall it was an amazing experience and I will definitely be back! read more
Do I just love Thai food more than other food? Or is Manhattan just brimming with great Thai restaurants these days? It's a pretty room (love the ceilings, and the whole vibe really), and our server was a brusque older Asian lady (could've been my aunt) who offered the barest modicum of information about the menu and/or congeniality, but who cares about that? Not me, especially when the food is outstanding. This was one of those situations in which I wish we'd brought friends so we could share more dishes. However, we were enormously pleased with the ones we ordered. We started with the folded dumplings, which were light and the coconut milk and pickled radish paired well with the fiercely acidic bite of the corn salad. It had exactly the right amount of heat, and it's the kind of thing I wish I always had in my fridge. The braised short rib panang curry came highly recommended, and with good reason. The cook on the meat was perfect, falling apart with a spoon, and the deep, rich curry was drinkable. I find it a little hilarious that the ingredients listed on the menu are... Braised Short Rib, Coconut Milk, Homemade Curry Paste, Brussels Sprout. ...because we literally had one brussels sprout in the entire plate. Vegetables not a priority on this one. The Khao Soy was also one of the tastiest and most beautiful versions I've had of one of my favorite Thai dishes. The roasted chicken thigh looked a lot more fried to me, but I wasn't complaining. The blend of textures with that and the fried noodles, as well as the ones swimming in the sauce...it all came together beautifully. I also went for the "I'll Wait For Yuzu" cocktail. With tequila, sake, yuzu, black pepper and birds eye chili, it sounded a lot more interesting than a $10 Singha. I don't love that it's $22, but I guess everyone else is charging that much around here, so why not Chada. Seriously, outstanding food. read more
5 days ago
7 months ago
Upscale Thai restaurant with room for about 50 people (mostly 2-seat tables). Wait was about 45 min on a busy Saturday night but we were able to get seated within 10min with the caveat of an 1hr time limit. Staff was understandably rushed and slightly intrusive, but friendly. They do have Blackbird for payment which was a plus. Wi-Fi is a bit weak inside, but perhaps that'll encourage diners to speak to each other. Highly highly recommend the Crystal Coco Thai ice tea. So refreshing yet creamy and sweet, and pairs excellently with most of the spicy entrees. Pork jowl appetizers were fatty and chewy, but flavorful with dipping sauce. Both the pad kee mao and short ribs were rather spicy but rich and tender, and I enjoyed both. Prices weren't cheap but you get what you pay for. I'd absolutely love to come back; this was one of my favorite restaurants in the West Village. read more
We enjoyed our time at Chada. Our friends took us here for a birthday meal. I would recommend getting a reservation since it was quite busy when we went. Every dish was so flavorful and delicious. The portion sizes are great too. These were the dishes we got. Crispy Pork Krakow Folded Dumplings (**highlight) Short Rib Penang Curry Khao Soy Goong Karee The Folded Dumpling is a must get! Not only aesthetically pleasing, the bite is also heavenly. The crispy pork is a little bit spicy but so flavorful. The portion size of the short ribs in the Penang curry is generous - I definitely wouldn't be able to finish on my own. This might be one of my favorite Thai place in New York now! read more
Thai food in NYC always hits! Chada has such an authentic taste with bold flavors. We ordered the shrimp pad Thai, the khao soi, crispy tofu, and crab fried rice. My favorite was definitely the khao soi! It had such rich flavors and I loved the contrast between the soft and crispy noodles. My rule of thumb is I have to order pad Thai at any Thai place. If the pad Thai isn't good, then it says a lot about the restaurant. However, Chada blew me away and I loved the interior of the restaurant as well. The waiter was very on top of filling our waters everytime and make sure to get a reservation if you're checking out this place! read more
Good Thai food with nice service in the West Village. We got here at 6:30pm which was at the end of their happy hour - had I known about it I would have came a bit earlier. Didn't see it advertised on their website. The place was nice and cosy. Seating wise - you are very close to the people next to you so you can sort of hear their conversations. Ordered various dishes - the pandan dumpling is definitely worthwhile ordering. We got the short rib curry along with the salt pepper pork. Both were great but a bit spicy for my friend. We ended ordering pad see ew in addition so she had something else that was non spicy. Got the Thai toast for dessert which was pretty yummy! read more
Beautiful restaurant went for lunch and sat indoors. The servers were very attentive and the food was very tasty and prepared well. The pad see ew was delectable. The pad kea mow was also good a little too spicy for me. Overall great experience can't wait to try other items. Only downside is that you can't substitute proteins on the dishes. read more
3 months ago
Heard that this was one of the best Thai restaurants ranked in the city and I can see why people think that. I'm a tough critic on Thai food, especially in the city and I felt that it was okay. Especially in Manhattan, prices are so crazy (and I get why) but there's also this dolled-up-ness to it, which I also kind of understand. That out of the way, Chada was solid and the meal was definitely satisfactory and authentic. I think the Thai scene in NYC is just so stiff, but it's a great lively place to take your friends since they have a lot of seats (I would make a reservation in advance). If you're here for a date, you might be seated at one of several two-seater tables with lively/loud conversation - not the best place to catch despite going on a weekday. read more
2 months ago
LOVELY SPOT HEHE been here twice in two weeks LOVED the pat see u 10/10, steak+fried rice was good but steak was on the more chewy side. Service was good both times; loved the fact that theres both inside and outdoor seating! Choose depending on the weather and ur mood! Both amazing vibes. Not loud indoors was nice too. Mango sticky rice was amazing. I thought it was a bit sweeter than usual but if you have a sweet tooth you'll love it! read more
7 months ago
28 days ago
Amazing Thai food with authentic flavors and a wonderful atmosphere. Everything was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. A special thanks to Wit for being so friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. Highly recommend Chada Thai Restaurant--I'll definitely be back! read more
Heard this might be the new best Thai spot in nyc and had to give it a try. Had a reservation so the wait was only about 5 minutes. Service started off questionable. My girlfriend got there first and had to stand (in an already tight space) while the chairs in the front were occupied by take out orders. First observation is that the place is incredibly cramped, there wasn't much space to put my coat ir backpack, so felt a bit squeezed the whole time. The food itself was great - wonton tom yum soup was flavorful and comforting - pad see ew was good - panang curry was the standout dish, the short rib was tender and almost fell off the bone Overall, would probably come back but not the best spot for a medium-large group read more
Stopped by CHADA for dinner tonight and it was fiiire. It was shockingly easy to get a reservation here--even for day of. We ordered: - yum nam (amazing and with good heat. Less sour than some of the Lao ones that I've had, but not less delicious!) - folded dumplings (warm, coconutty, and peanutty. Very similar to some Chinese peanut mochi things that I've had. It felt more like a dessert to me than an appetizer, but I will never deny a sweet treat) - crispy salt and pepper pork (I was skeptical since this sounded Americanized, but this was amazing. Like a peppery, garlic, crispy pork belly aka siu yok for my Cantonese girlies. I would order this over and over again if I could, highly recommend) - sautéed morning glory (sleeper hit--I love a green veggie and I almost didn't order this one, but it was so flavorful and garlicky) - Khao Soi (good, but just a little too sweet to me, like the one at Soothr) Overall, this is a great, vibey spot with amazing food and an easy reservation. I would return in a heartbeat. read more
Great ambiance with upscale vibes and vibrant color scheme. Staff extremely kind Corn salad was unique but not quite a flavor profile I would find myself ordering again. Pad kee mao was very good with more emphasis on tomato flavor. Crispy pork was the crowd favorite! Went so well with rice read more
9 months ago
We went yesterday for my husband's birthday and they were very accommodating because we asked them for a table of 10 people (8 adults and 2 children) very last minute- they respond pretty fast! But because it was a table of 10 people, we had to do the pre fixe menu. The space is pretty tight and I would not recommend bringing a wheelchair or stroller because it's a small space. My favorite dishes were the papaya salad and the short rib - the salad was very refreshing and had a hint of salted duck egg which complements well with the papaya in my opinion. I thought the short rib was very tender and had the perfect ratio of lean and fattiness, eaten with the crab rice! The crab fried rice was very balanced, it wasn't too salty and there were generous pieces of crab too! I am not a good spice eater so a couple dishes like the croquettes and pad kee mao were too spicy for me to enjoy. The Pad Kee Mao flavor wise is delicious but I just don't think I'd be able to handle finishing a dish of it because of the spiciness. The only thing I would change, is if we had the option to choose our dishes rather than just eat what they choose, however there was a good selection of meat, fish and veggies in the mix. It was enough food for 8 adults with some leftovers too! We also had dessert and a complimentary drink included in the pre fixe and we brought our own cake BUT they will charge you a $15 holding & cutting fee. I would come back again to try their other dishes! read more
This restaurant is so romantic and cozy! They have something for everyone on the menu and the service was great. When it started to rain in the outdoor dining the team was able to extend the covering for the outdoor area which came in clutch. The drinks were fun and fruity and the food was all so flavorful. The crystal coco thai iced tea and lychee bless were some of our favorite drinks that are also so pretty. read more
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