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    Koo Thai UWS

    4.0 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    KOO THAI UWS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Classy

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    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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    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.

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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.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Mango sticky rice
    Tina G.

    The food here was really flavorful and the service was splendid! The portions were pretty big, and the food presentation was good as well. I would definitely come back again! Definitely one of the better Thai restaurants in the neighborhood.

    KV7 Pho Beef
    Ningjie C.

    Went here multiple times and love every dishes i had. Great services and vivid vibe. Ps. pho beef is my fav!!

    Lutong W.

    Delicious and authentic Thai & Vietnamese food! The flavors are fresh and balanced, the restaurant is clean and cozy, and the staff are super friendly. Great value and highly recommended!

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    Overpriced and at least 2 items were incorrect: No chicken was inside the Massamun (ONLY PLAIN BREAD). Ordered Brown rice and only got white. The food was average and portions were small. Most and not up to bar of an $80+ price. If I wanted street truck food I would go there. This place and chain should shut down as they do not care about customers orders. Finally I only got a partial refund for the incorrect items, the rest was kept with the supplier. I will never order large again for a new establishment with forged reviews. Dave

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    Amazing pad thai and delicious tom yum soup. Awesome spice. Love it. Recommended to all!

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    Great service and the place looks nice. Food was good but nothing crazy to get 5 stars.

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