It is often so difficult to find a good restaurant in the theater district, but I am so glad to have found SaiTong Thai. I came here with a group of six on a weeknight with no reservations. We were seated immediately on the second floor. The restaurant had a chic, sophisticated interior, with black and gold accents and wood furniture. A large spiral fringe chandelier hung from the ceiling. While the environment indeed was upscale, the food still retained that cozy, home-cooked element known to Thai cuisine. I split the short rib curry and pork cheek with my husband. The curry was creamy with a kick of heat. The beef pull-apart tender. I'm salivating just thinking about it now. The pork cheek was delicious as well. It had the taste and texture of pork belly, which paired splendidly with the sweet and tangy fish sauce it came with. Others from my party ordered the masaman curry and a type of noodle (I think it was the pad kee mao?), and they all approved of their dishes. The drinks were wonderful as well, so distinctly Thai and inventive. I highly doubt you'll find anything here that isn't excellent. read more

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Walked in on a Wednesday night after watching a Broadway show in the area and was seated right away. Not all midtown restaurants stay open past 10, and I was relieved to find their kitchen going strong at that hour, as well as their dining space, which was full. Turned out it was for good reason because their food was delicious. My friend and I were hoping to eat at a restaurant nearby specializing in crab, but they closed much earlier. Fortunately for us, SaiTong's menu had plenty of crab on it, and we decided to double up and make each of our entree's a crab one. The black spaghetti crab curry and crab curry noodles advertised themselves as being very different dishes in both presentation and ingredients but ended up tasting kind of similar. One was topped with deep fried crab and used a different type of noodle than the other, but the sauces were so similar. This is not to say that they didn't taste good, but I would've preferred more variance. I'm glad we got an order of papaya salad to cut the richness of the other dishes, and I also appreciated it had a nice level of heat in it. Our servers were really friendly without being overbearing, and let us linger for a bit even after we paid the bill, as it was their last seating for the evening. There are so many excellent Thai restaurants in the city and I'd put SaiTong firmly in the category of perfectly solid spots to get your Thai fix, with some special dishes on the chef's menu worth checking out. read more

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Pros: @ Our party of five was seated immediately even without a reservation, which we appreciated. @ Loved the upscale ambiance -- very welcoming and comfortable for lunch. @ Beef Pad See Ew was delicious and well-balanced in flavor. @ The Green Curry was the standout -- rich, flavorful, probably the best dish we ordered. @ Mango Sticky Rice was top-notch! Cons: @ The bok choy was too SALTY! @ The pineapple fried rice was also overly SALTY! When we mentioned this to the waitress, she responded that the dishes were "meant to be salty and should be eaten with rice." As Southeast Asians, we understand how Thai dishes balance soy sauce, fish sauce, and seasoning, but this felt genuinely over-salted rather than well-seasoned. This feedback is meant to be constructive. It would be great if staff could acknowledge customer concerns more openly instead of sounding defensive, as hospitality is not only about good food but also about how feedback is handled!! Because of the overly salty dishes and the response to our feedback, I'm deducting stars. Overall, the ambiance and some dishes were excellent, but there is room for improvement. read more

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Best tomyum I've had in my life! So delicious and very filling! I also tried their pad thai which I thought it was just okay, I thought it needed more flavor. Mango sticky rice was good but the mango itself was not really sweet which was kinda disappointing. I did really enjoy the ambiance but I felt that the service wasn't that good. We did go during happy hour and the drinks were really good. read more

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SaiTong Thai is one of my favorite spots in the city. Conveniently located in the Theater District, SaiTong offers something different for visitors. Their dishes are perfect for a family-style feast and they have such high-quality cocktail drinks. I love how they utilized the space and there is so much attention to detail with the decor. The service is 20/10. The bartenders are so fun and the waiters knew exactly what to recommend based on people's preferences. My favorite items definitely were the thai crackers and yala beef steak. The famous Thai dessert cocktail transported me back to Thailand. Such a great find in the area! read more

Braved the snow storm to check this place out. I was craving Thai and this place was not too far from the hotel and close to theaters. I didn't mind getting seated at the bar. I got to watch the bartender making various delicious looking cocktails. The delicious smell from the kitchen as I sat and looked through the menu made my mouth water! Under Chef's Signature Dishes, I was debating among Black Spaghetti Pad Cha, Black Spaghetti Crab Curry, or Beef Steak with Tallow Fried Rice. The server suggested the Beef Steak with Tallow Fried Rice because it's newly added to their menu (I don't see it on their online menu). I'm glad I followed her suggestion because IT WAS SO GOOD! Thai-style beef fried rice cooked with beef tallow, served with grilled steak. The beef was cooked perfectly, medium rare and was so flavorful. The rice is full of flavor too! It comes with a dipping sauce and drizzling it on the meat just added another level of yumminess! Staff were very friendly. Bartender carried a friendly conversation but also let me enjoy my dinner in peace. The server checked on me every so often which was nice. In the end, I was telling the manager how much I liked their decoration, he invited me to look upstairs as well. Their upstairs is nicely decorated as well and has its own bar. Perfect for a private party! I would love to go back and try their other dishes. read more

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I love trying out Thai restaurants and my experience at SaiTong reinforces my predilection! I sat as a solo diner at the bar for the restaurant week menu, and all the savory dishes were impressive. The two appetizers of the wings and the pork puff (a great recommendation from the bartender) were outstanding. The branzino coated in tuneric and spices was also amazing, and there was SO MUCH FOOD offered! The only slight downside was that it was not mango season, and the restaurant replaces mangos with ice cream in their dessert for the time being. It was still a tasty dessert, but can't beat the real thing. read more

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Cute spot. Although there were no available reservations under resy I called and they were able to get my friend and I one. Food came out pretty quickly. The crab fried rice was delicious. Thick pieces of crab meat. I requested sweet chilli sauce to add to it and I wasn't charged extra like some places. I do wish it came with my rice. I had calamari as my app and it was decent. The ambiance was giving date night, solo or even girls dinner. I would def return read more

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One of my go to places and love their more advanced and modern dish options. Service is always quick and friendly. Perfect for any occasions. We especially loved the chicken dish and the two tones of noodles were quite fun to mix and match with. read more

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Found SaiTong Thai on Yelp and made a reservation by calling (albeit a bit late...so we could only get a 6:15 meal time...but we had a show starting at 7:30 nearby). We arrived a bit early and asked if we could sit at the bar and have dinner (instead of waiting to get started at 6:15). Accommodated immediately. Ordered drinks and chicken satay. Then we ordered the green curry and crab fried rice (I had read that was one of the most popular dishes). The satay was one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked with strong lemongrass flavor...SO good. The green curry reminded us of our trip to Thailand-spot on with some kick. Crab fried rice was decadent and buttery. Service was great and I enjoyed my special cocktail to start. (XiJoy: Cointreau, sesame oil, lime juice, simple Syrup, orange bitters). I expected it to be savory, but it was mild and just sweet enough. The vibe here is very trendy and upscale. read more

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First time visiting SaiTong Thai after watching a show on Christmas Eve, and it did not disappoint. The location is excellent--conveniently close to the theater--and the staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The food is elevated, high-end Thai cuisine. Our daughter loved the guava breeze mocktails and the Thai tea. The green curry had the perfect am of coconut and spice, and the crab fried rice was packed with generous pieces of crab meat. Every dish we tried was full of flavor--honestly, it's hard to describe just how good it all was. You'll just have to come and experience it for yourself. read more

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After work out with my besties! SaiTong is located in the theater district and was nice and cozy for an evening out with the girls after a long day at work. Host was very friendly and seated us promptly upon arrival for our 5:30p reservations. We came during happy hour and the girls ordered their cocktails and I ordered my mocktail since I don't drink. Food was very yummy and portions were nice size. Spice level was perfect for me. Our apps were fried calamari and pancakes both with a delicious dipping sauce. My girls loved the turmeric branzino and the garlic lime branzino. I had the black spaghetti crab curry which hit the spot for me!! Will definitely visit this place again. They were very nice and allowed us to chat for about an hour after paying our bill I think they knew we were catching up on life. Super sweet of them any other place would have asked us to leave. So much appreciation to the staff at SaiTong for a great time out with my beasties read more

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This was our first time at SaiTong Thai, and it was the perfect pre-show dinner. Conveniently located in the theater district, the restaurant has only been open for about a year but you wouldn't know it from the level of service, high-quality food, and trendy ambience. We came on a busy Friday night with a reservation, but we were running late. Fortunately, they were able to accommodate us and push our table by about 30 minutes. One person in our party is disabled, and the staff was kind enough to ask if stairs were okay, which I thought was very thoughtful and considerate. We were seated immediately. The menu was impressive. Thai classics on the last page, but also a number of seasonal dishes and chef's specialties that really caught my eye. There's a strong seafood presence too: whole fish, soft shell crab, lobster, and other proteins you don't often see on most Thai menus. The cuisine definitely feels elevated. Our waitress was pleasant and helpful when I asked for recommendations. The food arrived quickly, and we were able to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed before the show. I ordered the fried branzino with garlic, which was delightful. It was light, aromatic, and full of flavor. My husband had the drunken noodles, moderately spicy and nicely sauced and seasoned. I also really loved the ambience. The décor is beautiful, with golden motifs across the ceiling that make the space feel warm and stylish. We will definitely be back. read more

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We love trying different Thai restaurants around the United States. This location in New York is close to Times Square. We got the right at their evening opening hour of 5 PM. We got seated right away and their staff is very friendly. The food for us was pretty standard and just OK. Nothing spectacular for us, but tasted good. We were there visiting a friend and unfortunately they do have a time limit if you finish your food as they needed the table and we were asked to leave. They are a small restaurant so I guess they needed the table. Not sure we will return again. read more

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I had a great experience here! The service was quick, all the staff were very nice and the food was awesome. I enjoyed the drinks but the main dishes were the stand out. The dishes were actually spicy which I find hard to find at a lot of restaurants. Plus the portions were very generous! The spring rolls were a bit bland but otherwise I enjoyed everything and will be back! read more

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Came here with my sister at 6:30 on a Thursday with no reservation. The staff was absolutely so kind and welcoming and efficient. The place was packed but they were able to seat us within ten minutes! The decor in this restaurant is absolutely beautiful and great for a dinner date. We ordered the creamy seafood tom yum and the curry roti appetizer, and we were stuffed. The food came out quickly and was delicious! A little pricey but I expected that going in. If I found myself with a guest craving Thai food, I'd definitely keep this place in mind. read more

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Very good Thai food in the theater district with a cute vibe and drinks. We had a reservation for 8 before two strangers (which is in the same block!) We ordered a bunch of plates to share - pad Thai, pad see ew, Masumam curry, green curry, basil chicken and a couple more I'm forgetting for sure. Everything was delicious. I think for not asking how spicy it does run on the spicer side but we loved it. read more

A full Thai feast at SaiTong Thai and every dish delivered. The mango salad with grilled tiger shrimp was bright and refreshing -- sweet, smoky, and beautifully balanced. The grilled branzino was delicately crisp with fragrant herbs, while the shrimp pad Thai had that essential wok-kissed depth. The crab meat fried rice was decadent without being heavy. The crispy duck with spicy tamarind sauce? Absolute standout, sweet, tangy heat with perfectly rendered skin. And the pork belly... indulgent, crisp, and unapologetically rich. Elevated Thai in the heart of Midtown -- stylish, flavorful, and worth the visit. read more

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On May 14, 2026 I went to Sai Tong restaurant at 5 PM with 3 more friends and I ordered Chicken Cashew Nut and one other friend some chicken noodle. After this meal I got horrible food poisoning and was throwing up for two days. Unfortunately I will never recommend this restaurant in spite of a very attractive decor. The meals for my friends were simply mediocre, very disappointing! read more

SaiTong Thai is a delicious Thai spot in the heart of the Theater District. *AMBIANCE* The restaurant has a warm, welcoming vibe that feels both modern and cozy. They accept reservations on Resy though it seems really packed around happy hour, so I would suggest making a reservation around that time! *FOOD* The dishes we ordered were fantastic. We ordered the Short Ribs Chu Chee ($38) and the Crabmeat Wonton Noodle Soup ($25). The ribs were very flavorful and fell off the bone. I enjoyed the wonton noodle soup with the chunks of crab, though wish they had put more crab in. *SERVICE* Service was always attentive -- Water glasses were always full, and food came out promptly. All in all, I highly recommend coming to try some of their dishes, especially the seasonal menu! read more

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I've been here a few times solo and enjoyed all my visits. Sat at the bar a few times and the service was very friendly and efficient. The food is seasoned well and full of flavor. Last visit I started with a curry pancake - like an empanada with I believe ground chicken, scallions, onions and curry powder. Served with the ubiquitous cucumber and onion tangy dipping sauce. It was nicely done. For my main I had a basil stir fry with chicken which was good as well. Portions are a healthy size. I'll be back for sure. Good atmosphere - pretty busy when I was there. read more

SaiTong Thai - Basil stir fry with chicken. - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I have dined here with family and with friends. The restaurant has great decor and friendly customer service. What accounts for the 1 star after dining here multiple times is due to customer service. The menu options I have tried include 1. Pineapple fried rice 2. Chicken Pad Thai 3. Massaman Curry 4. Salt and Pepper Fried Whole Snapper 5. Vegetable Fried Rice 6. Mango sticky rice - not shown 7. Thai iced tea 8. Spring rolls 9. Fried Wings Now, I personally wanted to continue to be a regular at this spot but sometimes you gotta read the room. Each time I have dined here I pay very close attention to customer service. That is a very important part of me returning to an establishment. Besides the fact the food must be good, the restaurant must be clean and inviting. I have to feel respected as a patron. On my last visit, I noticed that there were only three parties on the main floor. We sat down second and were closest to the kitchen. While the third party came in and were seated in the middle of the restaurant. As you would expect we ordered first so our food began to come out first. However, we noticed that as more orders came out the kitchen appeared to combine food orders. What happened next was strange and personally offputting. The waiter came out with a whole tray of food and I saw our order on the tray as he passed our table, which I remind you is closest to the kitchen. He went to serve the third party that was seated after us first and then came to our table to give us our food. Now why would you do that? I don't want to wonder as it may be because the guests looked more like him but I will leave it at that and just not return. This place is also not cheap. So its their loss not mine for acting shady and making it appear that my money is not just as green and valuable as other patrons. read more

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Today I stopped off here after a hike. Pork jowl- tender, juicy, well seasoned. But came off as way too greasy/oily, not sure if it is from all the fat or what. Papaya salad, decent spice, tasted fresh, stronger fish sauce taste but not too much. Good flavor. Pad gra prao/basil chicken: while it tasted fresh, it tasted a little too salty and no spice at all. Price: waaaayyyy too high. Not worth it. Summary: While the presentation is fine, the food is just ok, if not more on the oily side, there's other places in hell's kitchen better and cheaper. Won't be going back again. read more

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Very nice restaurant near the theater district. All the dishes we tried were delicious. Fast service. Our table was upstairs and it was cute and relatively quiet for being full. Bathrooms were clean and warm and good lighting. read more

SaiTong Thai - Very cute decorative ceiling - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a small, but excellent, Thai restaurant located in the Times Square area. We were fortunate to be able to be seated without a reservation. The decor is very pleasant. The service was hurried, but not uncomfortable. The food was truly outstanding. We had Drunken Noodles, and Cashew Chicken. Both were really great. Height recommend this restaurant. read more

This was opposite to where we were staying and what a place. Absolutely good food and good service. read more

Not bad but not worth such a high rating ‍ Came here after a show and it was quick but not the tastiest Thai I've ever had, sorry! read more

For a before Broadway show dinner experience, this place was a delightful surprise. Food came out quickly, drinks pretty and well balanced. Dishes right sized since you don't really want to be carrying leftovers into a show. Fit the bill for casual but elegant vibes with tasty bites. read more

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Good atmosphere and near Water Kerr Theatre. Good value for lunch pick 2 courses you will got one appetizer and one entree. Good service from staff and I like this place have power plugs everywhere you can recharge your notebook or mobile phone. read more

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I normally don't leave food reviews unless the food was really bad or really good....and my gosh this food was really good. I got the curry pancake...I was blown away. The first bite made me want to order 10 more but I gotta watch my weight. I also got the cashew chicken, YUM- to the MY. My gosh and for desert, you can never go wrong with the mango and sweet rice. Overall 10/10. Best Thai food I've had in New York and trust me I have tried a lot of Thai places. read more

Would suggest making a reservation. Went for dinner on a weekday and it was already packed before 6pm. We got a variety of dishes to try, including calamari, soft shell curry, drunken noodles, tom kha soup, and mango salad. The food presentation was lovely and just tasted okay and not that memorable. The prices are as expected for the area albeit the portions are on the smaller side. Service was lackluster, didn't check on us after taking our order. There is seating on two levels. It is really dim inside and a bit hard to see the dishes. Overall it just was okay and nice to try out. read more

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The crab curry was great with a spicy kick. I do prefer their full menu over the lunch menu, but the lunch menu does come with a lot of food. Service was attentive and great. The restaurant was not very busy when we went. read more

SaiTong Thai - Black Spaghetti Crab Curry - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped in here before a show and everything was perfect. They have a great lunch special that also comes with a salad and vegetable spring roll. We decided to have the green curry which was full of flavor and had a nice spice level. We decided to try a new dish- "Black Spaghetti Pad Cha," which was lovely mixed seafood with black squid ink spaghetti with garlic, chili, basil and was a lovely tasting dish. The staff was attentive, service was quick, and there's a happy hour. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Was in midtown for a work event and we needed a last min dinner spot. This place fit the bill and had good reviews. It's close to times square and the prices reflect that. The place looks very modern and has plenty of seating. They seem to have a 2nd floor, but didnt look like it was being used. We ordered a few dishes: crab fried rice, spring rolls, a lobster pad thai, short ribs and a couple of other dishes. Everything was pretty good, service was attentive and friendly. If you are looking for something good without long waits, this place fits the bill. read more

Ambiance 5/5, service 5/5, Pad Thai 3.5/5x mango sticky rice 6/5-AMAZING; so good we almost ordered a 2nd plate of mango sticky rice. Pad Thai could have had more flavor, but I would return just for the dessert and for that along with the service, I am giving an overall 5 star rating. read more

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Loved the food especially the short rib yummy! It was a good find while on vacation and near The Civilian Hotel.

Very nice Thai restaurant located in the Theater District. I didn't make reservations when I dined here, so I sat at the bar because both floors of the restaurant were booked. I had the Panang Curry with Chicken. The dish was spicy and tasted great. The waitress at the bar was very pleasant and the decor was splendid. read more

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There used to be a different Thai restaurant in this space, so I was curious to try SaiTong not long after they opened. To my delight, there is a vegan/vegetarian section of their menu and some items are also indicated to be gluten-free. I've pretty much only gotten the Pad See Ew with tofu (and they give you the option for soft/steamed tofu instead of fried tofu if you prefer) because it's so good. My boyfriend got their Massaman Curry with chicken and really enjoyed it as well. He noted that the chicken was tender and curry very flavorful. The servers are pleasant and helpful if you have questions, and like most Thai restaurants, they're eager to refill your water glass. It's a little more of an upscale place than your average Thai restaurant so prices are a tad higher for the classics like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew and the basic curries ($18-22), but some of their speciality dishes are upwards of $40, so just depends on what you order. There is ample space as there is also seating upstairs. It hasn't been terribly crowded when I've gone (but I've also typically come slightly before usual dinner hours). read more

SaiTong Thai - Massaman Curry with Chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty solid Thai spot! We ordered: - Thai tea: Probably one of my favorite Thai teas in the city - Grilled pork jowl: Well cooked, good flavor - "Chaiya" SaiTong pad thai: This was just ok, lobster was a bit overcooked - Mango sticky rice: A classic and always a must get Overall, we enjoyed the meal. The inside was really cool and service was good. Would definitely come back to check out more of the menu read more

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I highly recommend this spot. This chic Thai restaurant in the Times Square area offers wonderful traditional Thai food, fancy drinks, and exceptional service. As someone who loves Pineapple fried rice, I could not resist ordering this dish despite the extensive menu of other tempting Thai options. The pineapple fried rice was fantastic. I added chicken, but of course you can choose another protein, which perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavors. Overall, it was delicious. read more

SaiTong Thai - Pineapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York