Koo Thai

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This cute little Thai restaurant by my workplace has an amazing weekday lunch special from 11:30-3:30PM, so I took advantage of it during my lunch break. The base price is $11 and only $3 each to add an appetizer and drink. The interior is casual with some seating and tables. I ordered the Shrimp Drunken Noodles, along with Crab Rangoon and Thai Coffee bubble tea. The Thai Coffee was strong, creamy, smooth, and sweet. Boba was not of high quality and didn't have that satisfying chewiness. Crab Rangoon was filled with a cream cheese crab concoction, which was rich and true crab taste. The Drunken Noodles were made with sautéed flat rice noodles, mixed with fresh basil, onions, carrots, bamboo and bell peppers in a chili soy sauce. The noodles were perfectly cooked, while the veggies were fresh and crunchy. There were actually plenty of shrimp (for once) and they were succulent, as well as juicy. The ingredients blended together beautifully coated in the delightfully well seasoned, savory sauce, which had a slight kick to it. I've also tried the Sweet Sausage Fried Rice, which was quite tasty. I loved the Sweet Sausage, which reminded me of Chinese Sausage. It was made expertly, and was tender and full of flavor. Service was efficient. Next time, I would like to try some of the bubble tea options, such as the Thai Soy Milk with Basil Seed / Red Bean / Thai Tapioca, Coconut Dragon Fruit, and Brown Sugar Milky Coffee. In terms of food, I would return to get the Pad Thai Crab Meat and a dish with Crispy Pork. read more

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Amanda W.

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We had a few guests over and we decided to order from Koo Thai and I was so glad we selected this spot. We were able to try many different curries, cooked dishes and apps. I was very pleased with the dishes we selected and my guests were also very happy. Some of the notable dishes were the drunken noodles, green curry, red curry, tamarind dish with shrimp. We also tried the duck wrap and the summer roll in shrimp. What I really like is that with every dish you can select your protein. Highly recommend Koo Thai and we expect to order more from them in the future. read more

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Jessica J.

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Very small space but a big menu. We got the lunch menu items and they were good portioned. The fried rice was a bit bland but the pad see ew was good. I would have loved some actual veggies in the dishes though (there was only a little bit of carrots): read more

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Elizabeth Y.

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Got a pickup order of pad see ew and jasmine milk bubble tea. The noodles were cooked well and had nice flavor, and even though the tofu was normal tofu wasn't the pre-fried kind with the starchy layer on the outside, it had great texture and was nicely fried. I also enjoyed the vegetables and egg. Good ingredient ratios! The jasmine tea had a strong jasmine flavor which was great! It was also not too sweet with the lower sugar setting I requested. The bubbles were a bit on the hard side but not docking a star because it was quite cold out and that's just what happens when cooked tapioca get chilled. :) read more

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Best Thai takeout on the Upper East Side! The food is always fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Portions are generous and everything tastes homemade. Staff is super friendly and orders are always packed carefully. This is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving Thai food. Highly recommend! read more

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Deb G.

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2 years ago

Delicious, cute as hell, and excellent service! We stopped in with a hankering for Thai and were greeted with awesome Halloween displays - cute tablecloths, dinnerware, and all things pumpkin and spooky! We knew right then we had made a good choice, and that before the food! Our server was excellent and super friendly, with a great big smile. She also handled the mix of people coming in for food pickup/delivery, ordering to go, and those of us eating in really smoothly. My friend had the spicy tofu kha prow and loved it. My other friend and I didn't try it, as mouthburningly spicy is not our jam. We shared the crispy pork larb salad and chicken pad see ew. GET THE CRISPY PORK! so good. So, so good. Loved the dressing on the larb - it complemented the crunchy crispy pork so well. The pad see ew was great too, with tons of chicken. I wish there had been more Chinese broccoli in it, but it had a really nice flavor and was a great big portion. Definitely go here and get great Thai! We were so hungry and the food was so good that I didn't take any pictures - my bad. read more

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Queen R.

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Hole-in-the-wall vibes, but that doesn't mean the flavors weren't exciting -- slightly different, bold, and pretty solid. Not my absolute favorite place, but I'd give it a solid eight. Bubble tea is still pretty killer. Prices are on the higher side for what it is, but overall, very much worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Staying at the Courtyard New York Manhattan/Upper East Side, Koo Thai has quickly become my go-to for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. It's incredibly convenient to pop down and grab something satisfying. Tonight I had the gra prow (with rice on the side and a fried egg on top), and it was delicious. full of flavor with just the right amount of heat. I've tried several dishes here and everything has been consistently tasty and well-prepared. The ambiance is cozy and quaint ...a small, clean spot perfect for a casual meal. The young lady who works the register in the evenings is always so friendly and helpful, happily answering any questions when I want to try something new. read more

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Food's good but I'm sorry, it's ridiculously overpriced. I ordered one sweet sausage fried rice and one chicken kua noodles for pickup, and the total came to $44. That's $22 per item. Portions were OK, not huge. For a place that seems to portray itself as being fast and affordable, $22 for a single item is way too much. Not that much different from eating out at one of the nice Thai spots around... why would I prefer this place? read more

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We enjoyed the food very much! There was plenty of variety and the flavors are amazing!

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Rebecca S.

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Can't give this place more than 1 star due to their customer service (see the owner's reply to my intitial review) The pineapple fried rice was void of pineapple- 5 small pieces. The owner replied you can add more for $2 extra. Shouldn't pineapple fried rice come w say, pineapple? Without an extra charge The spring rolls were SO BLAND they tasted worse than the frozen ones you get at the grocery store. The tea I ordered tasted ARTIFICIALLY sweetened. Like they used a non sugar sweetner. read more

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Peyton W.

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From the moment you walk in, the restaurant feels warm and welcoming. That feeling carries through the meal unless you order something spicy. Then you may find yourself wondering where the cozy, comforting vibe went. Everything else is quite solid, and I would still recommend it, especially for the excellent sub $15 lunch special, which in NYC is no small thing. I generally enjoy spice and often add extra chili oil elsewhere, but here the heat is simply too punchy. Both the drunken noodles and the fried rice at a medium spice level completely derailed my lunch break. The spice is not subtle or layered. It dominates the dish and smacks you in the face bite after bite, overwhelming the flavors instead of enhancing them. read more

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Erik B.

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Hidden gem on the upper east side. I didn't expect to find such an amazing take-out spot after stumbling upon this place purely by chance. The outside appearance is very unassuming and at first glance, the place seem to be only well-suited for bubble tea. But order any of their dishes and you'll be quite satisfied. Their selection is it large, but there's plenty of space and good flavor to remember this spot in a pretty competitive neighborhood for Asian food. I ordered the spicy eggplant Gra Pow and it was delicious! Came with plenty of vegetables and good spices. HIGHLY recommended. read more

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Christopher W.

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A friend of mine from work told me about this place, Since I worked around the area I wanted to know what the commotion was about; I was amazed by the ambiance, for a small yet hidden restaurant it carried the vibe of any regular large spot around the way; The service was excellent, and I have to admit, I never had pineapple fried rice before but that with Crispy pork was the AMAZING. Not to mention boba Thai tea which was nicely chilled and made the way I like it; If it's not busy the person working behind the counter will go above and beyond to help when she can. If you are ever around 1st Avenue and need a nice small yet out-of-the-way Thai spot for good food, sweet drinks, and something nice and simple, check this place out; places like this are a diamond dozen and should get a lot of credit for providing for the customers. read more

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Lori S.

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Koi Thai West side restaurant is superb - great red+ green curries + sticky rice+ mango salad+ drunken noodles were also tasty!

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Ryan H.

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Try: Chicken Wings, Shrimp Dumplings, and Duck Wrap. Why: Tasty appetizers, which I ordered as a dinner meal! I liked the Pad Thai flavored Chicken Wings. I also thought the Shrimp Dumplings and Duck Wrap were good. Notes: The Thai Iced Tea with Boba was ok. I didn't taste the rich, creamy, and sweetness I'd hope for. I still finished the entire cup to wash down the yummy food. I ordered via delivery, which seemed to have less items than the menu on their website. I look forward to trying their other Boba flavors. Nice to have a place on UES! read more

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Anibal R.

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Great first delivery experience. Will go in person as well. Food was well flavored and cooked. Drinks were spot on too

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Christine M.

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I love this place great tea great food great staff! My go to place in the neighborhood for Thai read more

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Diana Y.

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It's a really nice simple place to get yummy Thai food. Their boba's one of the best ones I've tried here in NYC and I've tried a bunch! I also like their lunch specials. It's $11 dollars only from Monday to Friday! Get their sweet sausage fried rice ! I also get their pad Krapow for dinner or weekends read more

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Bryant H.

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One of the closer boba places to where I live, so I had to try it eventually. The restaurant is pretty small, with maybe seating for 10 people in groups of 2. Seems like its mostly a pickup/takeout place, since we also saw many delivery drivers come in and pick up food, but there were also a couple people eating there. We got the normal Jasmine Milk Tea with boba. The boba was good and bouncy, and the tea had a very strong jasmine taste. I don't get boba very often, but this place is on the better side, especially for the upper east side. Walking past the people that had food, it seemed pretty good with large portions. I need to go back and try their actual food sometime. They also had a sign that if you check in on Yelp you get the large boba for the price of a medium. Pretty cool promo! read more

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Cheryl W.

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Absolutely love how they serve Thai and boba. I always crave boba whenever I'm eating and this spot hits in both. The portions were huge. They serve their appetizers and entrees in these containers that are super easy to take to go if you don't finish. The pad thai was delicious and fulfilling. The thai fried rice was just as good. The appetizers were amazing. I loved the curry puffs and the sweet dipping sauce provided with it. Thai tea absolutely hit the spot and tasted authentic. The taro was delicious and the boba was perfectly cooked. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! read more

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Nick W.

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Check out Koo Thai if you're in the mood for some Thai food as well as boba drinks! They serve a variety of classic Thai dishes as well as a ton of tasty appetizers and drinks as well. It's in a bit of a lowkey location in the UES but they had a lot of delivery orders while I was there. The ambiance is really chill and they do have a few tables to eat inside. We ordered: - Sweet sausage fried rice - Chicken pad see ew - Gra pow with crispy pork - Appetizer trio - Thai spring rolls, curry puffs, and fried calamari - Papaya salad - Thai milk green tea - Thai tea - Thai iced coffee My favorite was definitely the sweet sausage fried rice; so many good flavors in that dish! The curry puffs and crispy pork were also standout dishes as well. Don't sleep on their boba drinks - they were pleasantly good with strong tea bases. This is a classic comfort Thai food spot that I'll be sure to come back to in the near future! read more

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Mike D.

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Amazing, authentic Thai food. Some of the best I've had in NYC. Got the pad Thai medium spicy which usually isn't an option at most Thai spots I've been too. It was so good. My partner and I also Tom Kha soup and man, so delicious. Would highly suggest coming here. read more

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Anita S.

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I did take-out for the first time. The portion was just fine but the taste of my pad Thai was disappointing. Service was very good. read more

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Willow L.

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Love this place. Their bubble tea is so addictive! The atmosphere is much cleaner and nicer after the renovation. read more

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Olivia Q.

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I got the gra pow over rice and loved it! Spicy and flavorful which I appreciated. The service was fast for dining in. I would come back! read more

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Christopher W.

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I order from this place often and love their Thai teas. The service is great and love the location which near by a bus stop and not far from mount sinai; if you're looking for a place with the best drinks and good staff then Koo Thai is the place to go to! Also they have food service here as well. And it's great too!! read more

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Very cute little spot! Boba was great and it always smells good in here! Very sweet people and fast service! read more

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Austin S.

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This appears to me to be the same great food from Krua Thai. I usually order takeout and have had drunken noodles, pineapple fried rice, and pad thai. All are phenomenal and best I've been able to get in the area. I've tried a few appetizers and the Thai Iced Tea - it's all stellar. Service is prompt. I recommend Koo Thai. read more

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Maria K.

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Bubble tea was delicious! So many options and non dairy milk options. The restaurant had great ambience. read more

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Alfred S.

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PK B.

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I ordered a drink for delivery but received the wrong item. I called the restaurant to address the issue, and the server said she would issue a refund due to the incorrect order, but I never received it. Additionally, the server was impolite during the phone conversation. read more

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Alfred S.

We sincerely apologize to you, our valued customer, for the mistake…

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Vishnu G.

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I love the unique Thai flavors brought to milk tea here. I tried the milk with grass jelly, which was absolutely delicious! There's no other shop like this one around. read more

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Paula K.

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Cute boba cafe in UES! A lot of different flavors along with good customization options - love that you can choose non dairy milk for your drink. I got the taro milk tea with oat milk and sago and it was perfect! read more

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Love it!!! The bubble tea taste delicious and the food is awesome just a little expensive. read more

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A great location, yummy teas, and quick service! Love koo Thai. There are many flavors to pick from, and the inside is nice and clean. read more

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Clara R.

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Very good boba and nice atmosphere would definitely come again but get food next time with the drink. very nice service and and workers.

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I didn't get a chance to try the food yet but the bubble tea was good. The inside and decor was very nice. I tried the pink tea not really knowing what it was but it was an interesting flavor (sweet kind of bubble gum like) and my friend got the milk tea which she said was pretty good. The tapioca was a good texture. Overall would try again. read more

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Bayan H.

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Love all their drinks! Mango fruit tea is definitely my favorite. Can't go wrong with this place!

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love this thai place so much!!! the food is always so addicting and it's a good portion size. i love the drunken noodles the most and have only tried the food through uber eats but i've loved it every time. would def recommend and can't wait to go in person to see the restaurant itself. read more

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More info about Koo Thai

1758 1st Ave
New York, NY 10128
Yorkville, Upper East Side
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(646) 490-4608
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Hours

What time does Koo Thai open?

Koo Thai opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Koo Thai close?

Koo Thai closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Koo Thai take Bitcoin?

No, Koo Thai does not take Bitcoin.

Does Koo Thai take credit cards?

Yes, Koo Thai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Koo Thai have catering options?

No, Koo Thai does not have catering options.

Does Koo Thai have a drive thru?

No, Koo Thai does not have a drive thru.

Does Koo Thai have a happy hour?

No, Koo Thai does not have a happy hour.

Does Koo Thai serve alcohol?

No, Koo Thai does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Koo Thai allow dogs?

Yes, Koo Thai allows dogs.

Does Koo Thai have TVs?

No, Koo Thai does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Koo Thai have bike parking?

No, Koo Thai does not have bike parking.

Does Koo Thai have outdoor seating?

No, Koo Thai does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Koo Thai have parking?

Yes, Koo Thai has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Koo Thai wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Koo Thai is wheelchair accessible.

Does Koo Thai have free WiFi?

Yes, Koo Thai has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We're excited to announce the grand opening of our Thai restaurant and the FIRST Thai milk bubble tea spot in town!Come and experience a taste of street food in Thailand with our delicious and flavorful dishes, made with love and fresh ingredients, along with our refreshing Thai milk bubble tea

History

Established in 2024.

Thai street food on upper east side . And the New location will be on upper west side see ya 2025

Meet the Business Owner: Alex X.

You never know until you try it out . Don’t believe in what people said .

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5ive Spice

My experience is based on delivery:…read more 5 star food, 5 star customer service I have ordered from the gramercy/kips bay location several times. The food always arrives hot, is always well packaged and tasty. My personal go to is the SHAKING BEEF Bo Luc Lac Stir fried Angus steak cube) bun. It is served Served w. Side Salad & Nuoc Cham: (Romaine, Cucumber, Pickled Mustard, Grape Tomatoes, Carrots & Daikon). I appreciate the choice of Vermicelli rice noodle, Thai Jasmine rice or Solely Salad. I always choose rice and the packaging is amazing, the beef is kept seperate from the rice and arrives hot and aromatic. My mom also loves this dish but ordered it with the solely salad and opts for double veggies. We have also tried several of the bahn mini including the lemongrass chicken, the brisket and the braised short rib. All are tasty. I do recommend adding the dip for $1 as it really takes it to the next level! I ordered the lychee iced tea sweetened today. It was sweet but not too sweet which I appreciated and as with everything from 5ive spice very thoughtfully packaged in a way that there is no leaking in transit. 5ive spice has some great all day and happy hour specials, I look forward to trying their food in person when I am in the area. Customer service: One time, on a particularly busy weekend in NYC, I received the wrong bahn mi sandwich. I ordered the brisket bahn mi and received the lemongrass chicken. When I called 5ive Spice, I spoke to the manager John who was incredibly apologetic and explained it was a very busy night, without offering excuses. He offered a full refund and invited me to order again and call and he would include a complimentary bahn mi. For what it's worth, it was a very busy night in NYC, all of the restaurants we were trying to get take out or delivery from were quoting 2+ hours, and John handled the situation perfectly. The food we received was tasty and did arrive on time.

- Comfy, cozy space with a handful of bar-height tables up front, counter seating at the bar, and…read morebooth nooks along the side of the restaurant; warm and inviting vibes throughout - We made reservations for a party of 14 (originally 17), and they were able to seat us in the rear of the restaurant; 17 would've likely required splitting up; the regular lunch crowd was steady but quiet down completely around 2p on a Thursday afternoon - Service was decent overall, though the waitstaff seemed a bit overwhelmed by our larger group; there was a small mishap with one entrée due to a gluten allergy, but it was handled promptly and professionally - The food was excellent--everyone enjoyed their entrée selections: fried dumplings (both pork and vegetarian) arrived piping hot, crispy, and flavorful, as did the Spring Rolls (with both carnivore and herbivore options); the 5ive Special Pho was especially satisfying, with a generous portion of noodles, a rich and savory broth with a gentle kick, and plenty of tender meat; I also snagged a few taro crisps from a colleague--thin, crispy, and perfect with the sriracha aioli; Thai Iced Tea had a deep, authentic tea flavor and just the right level of sweetness - I loved the restroom hidden behind the bookcase in the back--such a fun, stealthy touch, with the only indication being a cute little man/woman plaque displayed on one of the shelves; there's also a clearly labeled restroom to the right, for those who are less adventurous :)

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2.8 mi•Midtown West

Popped into this new Vietnamese spot by Herald Square for a quick weekday lunch. The place is fresh…read moreand clean, with a modern self-serve setup where you order via iPad. I got the pho ($21.78), which is steep for pho, but I guess that's Midtown prices for you. The wait was a slog--over 20 minutes for a bowl of pho, which other Yelp reviews warned about. When it finally arrived, the soup lacked that authentic pho aroma, which was a letdown. On the plus side, the beef was fresh, and the reusable to-go bag was a nice touch. Decent, but the wait and price make it hard to love. Might try again if they speed things up.

Okay, so I came back after a couple weeks from my first visit and had the most perplexing…read moreexperience. I ordered "Plain Pho", which is described as just broth and noodles, no garnish or meat. After waiting 30 minutes, for what is literally the simplest item on the menu, the bowl is brought out and it's a bowl of broth with a couple slices of chicken. No noodles. When I inquired, the server told me it's because I ordered the Plain Pho... yea and I said it comes with noodles and broth. They told me they could get me noodles, but acted like they were doing me a favor by fetching noodles for me, which was quite offputting because the noodles were quite literally half of the dish I actually ordered. How does one wait half-an-hour at a very casual fast Vietnamese food place, for premade soup and noodles, and still have the order wrong? In the end, I did get my noodles and broth, but the fact that I had to spend this much time and also justify my request for noodles (which are part of the dish) is quite insane. I put this at 2 stars for now, because I enjoyed my first time. Hopefully the service will improve.

2.9 mi•Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown East

Artichoke Tea

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Saigon Special Beef Pho

Nom Nam

4.6(185 reviews)

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A friend took me there for lunch, she said it was a great place to eat. I am so glad she did. I am…read morehooked! The food is delicious and the service always comes with a friendly smile. Very welcoming. I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed!

Came here for dinner on a weekday. The restaurant is near my friend's place. The place was exactly…read morewhat we were looking for... Inexpensive, cozy and comfortable atmosphere! The place was a little busy, but they didn't take reservations. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. My favorite dish was Vegan Pho without tofu, which was delicious, also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Murray Hill Manhattan.

2.7 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

Front of shop

Banh Mi - Ham & Pate

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Obao

4.0(4.5k reviews)

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Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

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Pho 39

3.4(90 reviews)

2.8 mi•Midtown West

Came here on a chilly Saturday night for dinner with my friend as we were very cold from walking…read moreoutside and craved a hot noodle soup. Pho fit the bill. The menu a super simple one pager with options from pho to banh mi to vermicelli noodles. We both got the flank and brisket pho and were served the bean sprouts, basil and lime right away. The phos came maybe less than 2 minutes later. With the way the menu was organized and its offerings, it reminds me of Pho 35 and Pho Lexington so I suspect it's all part of the same chain but didn't get a chance to ask the staff. You pay at the front before you leave. Turn over is pretty quick because of the quick service. If this is related to the other locations, this place is a bit tighter than the others but we didn't have a wait at all and there were still some empty tables. However, I'm not sure I saw a bathroom (maybe in the back corner? We were sat at the table closest to the door).

Decent Pho, but sort of weird. For starters, the add-ins with the pho are kind of beat looking -…read morelike bruised basil, bad-looking limes, and a tiny bit of bean sprouts. No chiles or culantro. Honestly, the basil was so wilted I wasn't sure if it was Thai basil or Italian basil. Broth was quite oily, and I couldn't order all the beef cuts I like in Pho, you have to choose between some pretty basic options. It made me wonder if this place was really Vietnamese or not. It's very tight in here, but the service is fast and friendly enough. The water was kind of faucet temperature with no ice. A bit strange there. All in all, if you have an itch for Pho near Bryant park, this place is fine, but it's not great or anything.

2.9 mi•Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown East

Grilled Pork Banh Mi

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Phoshime

4.4(108 reviews)

Really fresh, delicious, straight lychee martini, $7!!! My new favorite place!! Great, friendly…read moreservice; takes Google pay!

UGH; where to begin? This was one of the few places close to the Kipps Bay movie theater so we…read moredecided to try it. We should have know better when a restaurant tries to do Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese on the same menu! There's no restaurant that can really perfect pan Asian cuisine. It's all so regionalized and specific. Everything we ordered were bland and textures were off. The servers were really nice so I can't knock the service. Ambiance was what you'd expect; bland like the food.

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$5 beers

LoveMama

4.4(7k reviews)

4.0 mi•East Village

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This restaurant offers great Thai food, and a very flavorful and "saucy" Pad Thai is a highlight…read more The dishes are served on disposable plates, making the meal informal, but the quality of the meals is very good and always enjoyable.

I've seen the LoveMama food truck in Williamsburg many years ago but never got around to trying it…read more I knew about the restaurant but also have yet to try it until yesterday. They have a great lunch special for $13.99 entree & drink. Very nice deal. I ordered the Nasi Lemak with chicken and the calamansi honey jasmine drink. As a Malaysian, I can confirm that the Nasi Lemak was good. I would just recommend that they give the rice and curry a few minutes to cool down before serving. This dish should never be served piping hot. This is a lukewarm or room temperature dish. I would also recommend peeling the cucumber completely which is the authentic way. The peel had a bitterness which wasn't pleasant. The calamansi drink didn't have any jasmine flavor and needed more calamansi, but still refreshing. I ordered a mango sticky rice to go. It was just ok. Overall, I'd come back to try more things. Service was friendly. Fyi there's a fee for credit card payments.

2.7 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

Dine-In Menu with Malaysia, Thai, Vietnamese Cuisine Weekday Lunch Set Available from Monday to Friday 12pm-3pm. Exclude Public holiday.

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Pho Master 168

4.3(39 reviews)

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Older couple making the food, and it's a good banh mi. Cost about $10-$11 for the big PhoMaster…read more It didn't have cilantro or any real sauce like Mayo or anything as far as I could tell and I would prefer more of a fresh veg burst of flavor. There was a side of a hot chili sauce which wasn't crazy spicy which I liked. The bread was fantastic but it did take a pretty long time to make. Quite large and delicious, a few tweaks and I'd rate this up there with some of the best. The fact that they enlarged the sandwhich and it was still a good banh mi is actually impressive. Cash only on the opposite corner from Bryant park by the bank of China.

Solid midtown lunch choice…read more Have walked by many times and it's usually busy. Saw an opening today and decided to pull the trigger. Got a pork chop noodle salad bowl with extra meat that was served very quickly. Pork was thin and just a little over the line past cooked and into dry territory, but still flavorful. There were more veggies (lettuce, pickled carrots, etc) than noodles, which is not a bad thing. Whole thing gets topped with peanuts and fried shallots. Comes with fish sauce and sriracha separately packed. Speed, solid quality and value. A good addition to the lunch rotation.

Our signature pho is made with a slow simmered beef bone broth that's cooked overnight. The richness of our flavors can't be beat!

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Bunh mi vegetarian (sandwich)

Pho Avenue

4.0(30 reviews)

2.3 mi•Midtown East

I was staying 3 blocks away and craving Pho. This is a small quaint restaurant on second Ave. The…read moreservice was prompt, and I received my hot bowl of PHO within minutes. Here's what I had: Beef and brisket pho- The bowl was huge! However, the flavor was a little lacking for me. It was decent, but the broth just didn't do it for me overall I would give it a 3.5.

Traveling all the way from Hawaii, where I have frequent my usual pho spot, I went to Pho Avenue…read morefor some comfort and familiarity and I was highly impressed. I really liked the beef brisket banh mi which was the hands down best banh mi I've ever had in my life.

Fried spring rolls

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Pork banh mi

Saigon Shack

4.1(2.8k reviews)

4.5 mi•Greenwich Village

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Place is small and cozy. Had the lemongrass pho, classic…read morebeef pho & grilled pork chop with rice! It was absolutely delicious and the food came out quickly. They are cash only but also had a QR code to place your order online with card. Would recommend and come back to try more!

Come here for the hot "something" if you're freezing your butt off. Use the bathroom, get warm…read moreinside and out before paying cash only for mediocre food. The Vegetarian Pho was ok. It was hot, had some flavor but nowhere near authentic flavors. But we're grateful for getting warm here on a cold day. Service is slow but that was ok as it allowed us to get warmer for longer :)