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    3.8 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Spring Rolls
    Helen S.

    Stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to have a quick lunch. They had happy hour on a Sunday and we ordered a couple Singha beers for $8. I really loved my drunken noodles, the noodles were very soft, basil was super fresh, overall 10/10. We also ordered the spring rolls as appetizers which were good. Service was very good as well, I would recommend it.

    Woman with dog who sat in her lap the entire meal and even ate from her plate. Staff did not care
    Janna G.

    The good was good enough- shrimp in green sea was my favorite - their comfort with this clear health code violation means I'll never go back. The dog sat in her lap in clear view the entire meal and was even eating from her plate. Staff didn't blink an eye. Not ok.

    Vincent P.

    Surprisingly good. Love the cozy ambiance. The cocktails are so-so, it's so overpriced for the size of them. But the food is amazing. Love the mushroom tacos, they got vegan options! We had crab fried rice and tofu pho which are both delicious. The service is pretty attentive and nice. Will be back!

    L.Pad Thai
    Hannah C.

    A solid dinner spot! I really loved the ambiance of this place: peaceful, cozy, and elegant. The interior of the restaurant was gorgeous, with flowers draping from the ceiling. The service was a bit slow, which was unexpected as there were not too many customers on a weekday evening. We did have to ask for refills of water a couple of times and checked in on our dishes a few times as well due to a long waiting period. The food itself was decent! I appreciated how the restaurant offered both Thai and Vietnamese dishes. For an appetizer, we tried the Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly. The pork belly itself was delectable, with perfectly cooked crispy skin. To our surprise, however, the pork belly was only accompanied by two pieces of lettuce. I do think this lettuce amount was a fluke, as I saw other tables with far more than two lettuce pieces. For our main dishes, we had the Pho Bò and the Pad Thai. The Pho Bò was savory and comforting, featuring slices of beef and brisket. The Pad Thai was packed with flavor, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Our meal ended with mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream. The mango sticky rice featured sweet mangos and paired perfectly with the refreshing coconut ice cream. This was a solid restaurant, but I'm not sure if I would visit again given the differing portion sizes between customers and the delays in service.

    Pad see ew with chicken
    Hailey M.

    This is our absolute favorite Thai spot in NYC. We started going here close to 15 years ago but moved to Raleigh 10 years ago. We came back today after eight years and we continue to be wowed. Not only is the food delicious but they are the nicest staff and just pure kindness. We always loved their pork skewars on sugarcane but they stopped making them recently on the main menu. Lo and behold they brought us out two orders because we mentioned how much we missed them. Just wonderful and clean restaurant with excellent food and drinks!

    Mocktail
    Weiting H.

    We came for lunch on a Wednesday and they had great lunch specials as well as delicious mocktails. I always appreciate a place with mocktail menus! Their food was so delicious. Their ingredients were very fresh and the food was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. Deliciously paired with white rice.

    Monicka C.

    Order: - Kimchi Fries (5/5) - Pad See Ew (5/5) Pros: - Great tasting food with large menu of Thai and Vietnamese food - Great cocktails and list of beer/wine/spirits - Quick and kind servers Cons: - Gets very busy and loud. I suggest making a reservation for dinner - Tight seating with little space between each table Overall: I've been to Obao numerous times. Its a consistent restaurant with great tasting food.

    Drunken Noodles
    Jackson W.

    Had somewhat of a mixed experience here. I ordered online, but when I went to pick it up they said they didn't see the order. So I had to wait an extra 15 min to get my food. I got the drunken noodles with beef which was pretty good, but I thought the portion size was kind of small for $19. I was still a bit hungry after I finished it.

    Pho B
    Adriana A.

    For being Michelin-recognized, I had high hopes for their pho. It was without a doubt delicious and the meat in their pho bò was TENDER. What was missing for me was that wow factor. The broth was flavorful, but was not the best I've ever tried. The portions were also a bit smaller than other pho restaurants. I do understand they most likely have to compensate for the quality of their ingredients, because everything did taste fresh as can be. Overall delicious pho and I finished the entire thing and was left satiated and not overly full. It was challenging to find a highly rated pho joint in midtown so I would say it is worth a try if you're in the area! They also offer plenty of gluten and dairy free options which is a plus

    Coconut Cake
    Jocelin M.

    Flavorful and fast. This place offers the perfect blend of asian cuisine in Midtown East. I visited Obao for the first time last year, and made my way back for an impromptu dinner Saturday. Yum.

    Udon Basil Noodles
    Jeet G.

    Really good food here, I got the udon noodles (sub shrimp for tofu) and it was incredibly delicious with a great portion size! Service is super friendly and on top of it! I never ran out of water and felt very catered for thought out my dinner. Has a fun ambiance and great for dinner with friends before a night out! Would definitely come back again soon!

    Udon Basil Noodles
    Rochelle N.

    So so good!! We went on a rainy Sunday and the restaurant only had a few people there for lunch. We went with the basil noodles and the pad see ew. Both were so delicious and very fairly priced for the portions. I was impressed with the amount of shrimp and beef in both dishes. The udon was cooked perfectly and the peppers added a lot of flavor. Do not miss out on trying this place!!

    Duck Noodles
    Alice D.

    Great place to go when the weather is chilly. Didn't have a reservation on a Saturday and was able to get seated quickly. Food came out fast and was super delicious.

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    The food and drinks were so good. The service, the staff , the place everything was exceptional. Highly recommend.

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    Obao

    4.0(4.5k reviews)
    1.2 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    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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    53 NYC

    4.1(239 reviews)
    0.6 miMidtown West
    $$$$

    Stopped by on a Friday night for dinner with my best friend. The place itself is gorgeous, moody,…read moreand very architecturally pleasing. To start, we had the lychee martinis. It's not your typical lychee martini. It has Aperol and pineapple, which gives it a great flavor. My only note is that I wish it were a bit stronger. For appetizers we had the yellowtail, which is a must get. It was delicious. We also had the lobster spring rolls, another great dish, and the crispy wontons, which were good but not my favorite compared to everything else. For our entrée we got the beef tenderloin, another must get. It was amazing, super tender, and melts in your mouth. We had it with the fried rice, which was solid. For dessert we had the ice cream sandwich, which was different in the best way and extremely delicious. It wasn't too sweet and the cone "buns" were perfection. Overall, this place is gorgeous and the food matches. I would definitely return. The service was also great, the perfect balance of letting you do your own thing and truly enjoy your evening while still checking in. It is pricey. We each paid $184 including tip, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion or to spoil yourself a bit.

    Holiday season of 2024 tried to eat here but was closed or mostly booked for private party…read more Finally just came on random Tuesday and restaurant was packed and bar was packed soon after we arrived but got two seats at the bar before that happened as once again upstairs had private event. Best way to describe this is luxe Asian or bougie Chinese. If you are fan of top Chef it would be called soigné. We had three of the hot apps, Foie gras, lobster shumai with caviar and morel mushroom with spinach crystal dumplings. After that we're deciding between the quail and beef tenderloin wok dishes. Since the quail was spicy went with tenderloin which came with small serving of rice. All the food was great. I felt the crystal dumpling needed a kicked and they brought Out there house soy and hot vinegar sauce. For drinks I tried there mix of a classic martini with an old fashioned and after discussions with there somm who nicely recommended a more affordable bottle that would meet our needs got the Chardonnay by glass as a bottle. Enjoyed the meal though likely spent 5 times what usually spend on Chinese place mainly due to cost of alcohol. Place is well designed with a look similar to Butter downtown with the arched ceiling mixed with with the sound dampening feature of similar design of bar Boulod. Will return to try the quail and the lobster spring rolls and if they keep to this standard will increase rating to 5.

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    Sei Less

    3.9(451 reviews)
    1.1 miMidtown West

    The drinks were excellent -- I had an espresso martini with Baileys and it was perfectly made. The…read moreyellowtail was fresh and good quality, though it wasn't served in the typical ponzu-style sauce I'm used to, so it tasted different than expected (not bad, just unexpected). The spring salad was delicious, and the chicken lettuce cups were amazing -- definitely a standout. The rock shrimp was also delicious, and both the fried rice and lo mein were very good. I wasn't a big fan of the fried dumplings; they didn't have much flavor in my opinion. I also ordered the filet mignon -- it looked more well-done when it came out, but it was actually cooked perfectly medium to medium-plus. Overall, a great experience with a few highlights and only a small miss.

    My cousin told me about this restaurant and based on the reviews that I saw on here, Google, and…read moreInstagram, I was down to try. When it comes to ambience, this place checks off every box. I loved the decor, lighting, furniture, and music. It's very spacious, and I really liked that they have separate areas for dining, large groups, and if you want do hookah. Our server was great and tried to accommodate as best as he could. We were very disappointed with the food. I was bummed they were out of the oxtail eggrolls. The items we ordered lacked flavor and just didn't hit. We ordered the chicken satay, the peanut sauce was a bit too thick and in our opinion didn't compliment the chicken and the chicken tasted pretty greasy. I ordered the shrimp dumplings and really enjoyed those. I also ordered the sea bass. It was a bit bland and the rice that was served on the side was hard. My cousin enjoyed the spice kung pao chicken. For drinks, we ordered the sidecar and lychee martini. I thought my drink was pretty good. If I'm ever in the area again, I think I would try it again just to see if I didn't choose the right options.

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    Yumpling

    4.7(66 reviews)
    0.4 miMidtown East
    $$

    Visiting NYC decided to try this place out. Placed our order…read moreusing the kiosks, if you don't have card, you can select the option to pay cash and pay up front. We received our food quickly, and everything was fresh and delicious! The cashier was welcoming and had good energy! There are counter seats against the window, and a large communal table. Items Ordered Taiwanese popcorn chicken - mild 10/10 Crispy, good flavor, seasoned well with a good kick Taro latte with boba + lychee 10/10 Ordered it with less ice. They loaded the toppings which is greatly appreciated Beef noodle soup 9/10 Very comforting for the cool weather. Beef was SUPER tender, bak choy was still crisp. Appreciate the packaging with the noodles separated from the broth Fries 10/10 Perfectly crisp, nicely seasoned

    Ordering was quite easy, you order on a kiosk and they will call your number when it's ready. And…read moreyou would pick it up and choose your spot to sit if you're dining in. I went around maybe 3 pm on a weekday and it looks like some of their more popular items were already sold out. I got the beef noodle soup with a black milk tea with boba. The beef noodle soup was hearty and flavorful, I loved that the beef was tender, and there was quite a bit of it. This definitely hit the spot during the cold weather. The black milk tea was a bit too sweet for me, I wish I adjusted the sugar levels but the boba was soft and chewy which I enjoyed.

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