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    Koo Thai UWS

    4.1 (34 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Daniel R.

    Great service, fast chefs, and pretty good food! While the dumplings and egg rolls were a miss for me, the entrees were much stronger. The pad Thai was delicious. This restaurant is a great stop in the UWS.

    C4. Panang Curry
    Rebecca P.

    The place is so good! Their curries can all be made vegan if you opt for tofu, veggies or the mock duck. The curry is super flavorful and the service was great! Can't wait to go back again!

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    Savarra J.

    Driving home we realized the other place we liked closed so we came here. Cute place , small space friendly staff, beautiful drinks & delicious food with quick service . Definitely coming back or ordering takeout.

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    Jalal B.

    New Thai spot in Manhattan Valley with a walnutty interior, attentive service and good food. The pad see ew was tenderly cooked with a generous squid portion. The Thai iced tea was substantial.

    Drunken Noodles with Chicken
    Alexa K.

    Great, affordable, and tasty Thai in the UWS! Restaurant is small and cozy, staff is friendly, and portions are huge! Prices are great, and the pad kee mao was fantastic! Ordered extra spicy, but still felt pretty tame.

    Drunken Noodles Chicken
    PhechPloy Patt P.

    Just tried this new Thai & Vietnamese spot and it was sooo good! The drunken noodles were -- super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and had just the right amount of spice. Not too oily, not too salty... just right. Really friendly service and a nice, chill vibe inside. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. Highly recommend!

    Christopher W.

    If you're anywhere near the Upper West Side and craving Thai, do yourself a favor and stop by Koo Thai on Columbus Ave. I genuinely love this place. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and comforting in that "first bite and you just exhale" kind of way. The pad thai is perfectly balanced, the curries have real depth (not just heat for the sake of heat), and everything tastes like it's made with care. The staff are always warm and welcoming, which honestly makes a difference. It feels like a neighborhood spot you can rely on--whether you're grabbing takeout after a long day or sitting down for a relaxed meal. Simple: great food, kind people, and consistently good vibes. I'll definitely keep coming back.

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    Amber C.

    I would come here every day! Any time we are on the upper west side we eat here for fresh Thai food and super kind wait staff. Small little space but pretty available during off times. Tried the massaman and veggie noodles both were excellent. Tried the pan fried veg dumplings so good crispy and hot. Tried a thai tea and taro milk both excellent. Taro milk taste just like nutty fruity cereal milk. Go here! The lunch specials are the best great price. About $80 for three entrees one app and two drinks.

    Jessie H.

    We got the pad see ew, pad thai, eggplant over rice, and 2 Thai iced teas. Portion wise - decent but the flavor could be better. The beef in the pad see ew could also be fresher - it was really hard to chew. Overall I think the quality could be improved.

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    Yvette G.

    Koo Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant is located on the corner of West 105 St. & Columbus Ave. Formerly 'Mekong'. Once again the ambiance is appealing with its brown tones & gold utensils. The staff is young but very accomadating. The dumplings & rolls are very good. The sándwich was a bit bulky but ok & as always, the iced milk teas are creamy & delicious. A nice, quiet place to go eat individualy or as a group.

    Mrs.Mike B.

    This is a nice and lovely Thai restaurant. Good staff and great food! I ordered pad kra prow crispy pork and it was amazing! Crispy on the surface and chewy at inner part which is perfect!

    Drunken noodles with squid
    Alfred S.

    Already visited this place a few times, and I've always been impressed by both the food and the service. Drunken noodles are one of my favorites! I've ordered them with chicken, squid, and shrimp on different visits, and every time they've been delicious -- perfectly balanced with just the right kick of spice. I also tried some of their chef's specials that were recently added. The steak with their special sauce and the seafood tom yum ramen were both really good. I also loved their duck with curry! Highly recommend! Really glad to have a place like this nearby. The food is always solid and the service is warm and welcoming. It's become one of my go-to spots for a casual night out. Definitely coming back.

    JoJo C.

    The food was so yummy and they had so many options for someone that is a vegetarian! Everything was declined and tasted like classic Thai food, the service was great and I love the intimate vibe of the restaurant!

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