Tasty. Pricey. Pretty. I can already tell that if I recommend this place to friends and colleagues they're going to celebrate me. I will be a hero. It's not an every-day kind of lunch spot, it's a bit pricey ($20 lunch) but when you want a tasty flavor bomb this is the place! They have a pretty good sized lunch menu: rice dishes, noodle dishes, soup, and desserts. I ordered for pickup and got to see the pretty interior--perfect for corporate lunch or even a quiet date. The servers were very polite when they greeted me and when they handed me my takeout order I was practically in and out. Efficient. As for the food...wow! My kra pow was FLAVORFUL and a good portion. I also got curry puffs for my team. 3 puffs for $15 is kind of a lot! But they are bigger than most curry puffs I've had. I would definitely come for dinner and am looking forward to adding it to my rotation. read more

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Excellent Thai food and great service! We started with the crispy spring rolls, which were perfectly crunchy and flavorful. For our main dishes, we had the Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice, and Pla Tod, everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. The crab fried rice was packed with flavor, and the Pla Tod was crispy and fresh. We also enjoyed a Thai Iced Tea and a Chang Beer, which complemented the meal nicely. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and authentic flavors throughout. We'll definitely be back! read more

Stopped by for a group dinner and really enjoyed the experience. The environment is great with plenty of seating. We were a group of eight and got a nice spot in the middle of the second floor. Booking through Google/Resy was seamless, and even though we arrived a little early, the staff was super friendly and got us seated quickly. ​The food was solid overall with great flavors. We asked for recommendations, and the steak was a surprising highlight. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes. Just a heads up for large parties: a 20% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. ​The Highlights + ​Nua Yang (Thai Steak): Really good and a big portion. It comes with sticky rice too. + ​Khanom Thuai: The winner for dessert. + ​Chive Pancake: Great flavor for a starter. + ​Pad Thai: Good, classic flavor (we had it with shrimp). + ​Butterfly Lychee: A tasty mocktail, though a bit on the sweet side. ​Other Dishes - ​Sawaan Curry: A nice, spicy green curry. - ​Kaprow: Solid with the pork. - ​Drunken Noodle (Beef) & Nam Tok Moo: Both were okay. - ​Mango Salad & Crab Fried Rice: Pretty average. ​What to Skip - ​Tom Yum Soup: For $29, this was just okay and felt skippable. - ​Thai Tea Cake & Thai Iced Tea: Neither really stood out. - ​Ko Tao: This mocktail has Sriracha in it. It was too spicy for me, but maybe good if you like that heat! read more

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Very good food!! The interior is SO stunning and unassuming. Our host was SO polite and staff was constantly checking on us. We got noodles and curry and absolutely delicious. Truly a great experience. The noodles were so flavorful and the meat was cooked so well. read more

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This place was great! Clean, friendly staff and the options for Thai food were fantastic! We told our server that we had to get to a Broadway show and they brought out our food fast! It was phenomenally delicious food and impeccable service. 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

Not sure why this spot decided to all of a sudden change from a Vietnamese restaurant called "Pho Real" to this Thai concept. It's the same space and restaurant, just a completely different menu. Ambiance is a bit upscale with dim lighting, making this a good date spot. Nothing wrong with organizing a friends or family gathering here also. Food still tasted spectacular despite the sudden change up. I came in for dinner and ordered the Curry Puff ($14) to start. They're as good as you would expect them to be, super fluffy and delicious. It comes with a dipping sauce which makes the puff sweeter, but it's a sticky sauce. For entree, I ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice ($20). Wasn't feeling too adventurous and was craving a good plate of fried rice. They asked which protein I wanted, which I choose chicken. Not really sure if they would charge more if I selected shrimp or beef. Either way, this hit the spot. read more

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

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Hidden gem near Bryant park! I was expecting a small mama and papa shop but ended up being amazed by how beautifully decorated this place is. Menu was not massive but contains a lot of interesting choices. I really loved my Pad see ew, loved the texture of the rice noodle as well as the sauce. They gave you three complimentary appetizers which were quite filling. Our waitress was quite friendly and helpful as well. Would recommend. read more

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Order food that was not received and no refund after spending three attempts over the past month to recover. I would not trust this business. read more

This is my first take out order from Sawaan. Does anyone else feel that the portion size was much smaller than expected for a $20 regular menu item? It does come with rice, but I was still surprised by how little food was included. read more

Sawaan Thai - Green Curry chicken takeout - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing experience, I loved the chicken satay and the service! Alex was great! I also got the fried rice with chicken. read more

Sawaan Thai - Chicken satay - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Sawaan Thai is a welcome new addition to Midtown, offering a modern take on Thai cuisine that feels both comforting and thoughtfully executed. We tried a wide range of dishes, and the consistency across the menu stood out. The Thai crispy calamari was light and well-seasoned, and the chives pancake was crisp on the outside with a satisfying chew. For soups, the chicken tom yum struck a great balance between heat, acidity, and depth -- flavorful without being overpowering. The beef drunken noodle was hearty and comforting, with good wok flavor, while the crispy duck chuchee curry was a highlight of the meal, combining rich curry sauce with perfectly cooked duck. Desserts were not an afterthought here -- the Thai tea cake was a fun, well-executed finish. Both the hot flower tea and hot Thai tea paired nicely with the meal and rounded things out. Service was attentive and smooth throughout the night. Dishes came out at a comfortable pace, and the staff was friendly and accommodating without hovering. The space itself is cozy yet stylish, making it an easy choice for a relaxed dinner or a date night. It feels polished without being stuffy, which is especially refreshing for the Midtown area. read more

Sawaan Thai - Crispy calamari with chili sauce Crispy duck chuchee curry Beef drunken noodles Chives pancake, freshly fried - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Food is delicious. Got the pad see ew with chicken and it came with a salad and spring roll for lunch. Good flavors & cute inside if you dine in read more

Sawaan Thai - Pad See Ew with chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

It's a beautiful restaurant. Elegantly decorated. My friend and I both got the Pad Kee Mao w shrimp. The flavor was strong - spicy and a bit too salty. I think the weekday lunch would be a better deal, as we paid almost $30 just for one dish (with tax/tip) per person. Could be a good date spot. read more

I got take out so this is mainly about the food as someone who gets Thai food all the time. The place was pretty nice, but my dish was not good. First of all the quantity was very small for the price. I got Pad Ke Mao with chicken extra spicy. The noodle are weirdly thick and not in a good way. The flavor was mostly bland with very little sauce. Even with chicken their should be some veggies like bell peppers or carrots and there were literally two small pieces of bell pepper. I asked for some chili oil to make it spicy and they literally did not even fill the tiny condiment container halfway. Just overall did not seam like they tried and definitely not authentic. I was expecting better from the reviews but I was disappointed read more

If you like a glass of wine or beer with your meal, be warned that they do not have a liquor license and they do not allow you to bring your own. Food was generally very good but a few things took away points from a 5 star experience. We arrived at 5:30 pm and were the first table seated before the pre-dinner rush. Still service was slow. For the food, everything that we ordered was mostly delicious. Duck was plentiful in the duck curry, noodle, fried rice and soft shell crab were delicious. Summer rolls were a pass and the mango in the mango sticky rice was not ripe. read more

I had my father pick up an order I had called in. He got the shrimp pad thai and loved it. I had the drunken noodles. It was so incredibly bland, the whole dish was white, like I think they forgot to add the sauce at the end. It was extremely disappointing to spend $20 on a dish and have it not be completed. read more

Sawaan Thai - Meh - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING food and it was a great vibe. Highly recommend for a bestie debrief + best pad thai ever

I gave this new Thai restaurant a try and it was such a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere was cozy and lovely, I would come back as it's a great spot for dinner with friends or a date. We ordered the whole fish, and it was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and very flavorful. The sauces paired with it perfectly, and the presentation was beautiful and unique. The drinks looked amazing and made for great photos, and were very refreshing too. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food and service. It is definitely a place I would come back to and highly recommend. read more

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Great food and service, Yuki was very nice and friendly, great timing on sending appetizers and main dishes. Very recommended. read more

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First time here at Sawaan, they have an amazing Khao Soi. I like the curry puffs too. Drunken noodles and Basil fried both are must try. For drinks tried the lychee mocktail and a hot tea, liked lychee. read more

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The food, service and ambiance is top notch. It's got a really warm ambiance. In terms of the taste of food, it's the best Thai food we have had. They do a fantastic job of the flavors. We got the minced chicken dish and the drunken noodles and it was excellent. The minced chicken dish was only available in pork but we wanted chicken and they were kind enough to make that for us. We also got the mango salad!! Forget about papaya salad, mango one is a must try. This is definitely going to be our go to Thai place . read more

Adorable ambiance as well as delicious food - great new addition to the neighborhood!

I visited Sawaan Thai and was greeted by a warm staff as the place was a very calming, quiet atmosphere complimented with modern natural element look as decor. The food was adequately portioned, tasty and did not fall short on authenticity. Definitely recommend for a simple romantic date or casual business lunch. read more

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The food was authentic and the servers were very friendly. The ambiance is great for dates and they have a second floor that would be great for small parties. Would highly recommend! Yuki is wonderful! read more

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Wide variety of menu options. The service was fast and the pad see ew was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Sawaan Thai - Wide variety of options on the menu. Pad see ew was delicious and service was great. Very speedy, will be coming back again - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is a hidden gem in midtown Manhattan. The first impression is the cleanliness and contemporary design. The menu offers a wide variety. The generously portioned Pad Thai with chicken was seasoned with mild spices and perfect for our palates. So was the red curry! Our starter appetizer of calamari was lightly breaded and delightfully fried. Our server, Peemilia, gave us excellent service and she and her colleagues gave us a most enjoyable dining experience! If you're in Midtown and have Thai on your mind, Sawaan Thai should be your first choice! read more

We made a reservation for 5 people and after 10 minutes of being sat, they still hadn't brought any menus. We finally asked a waiter for a menu, she apologized and we assumed they would be brought right away. Instead we watched her walk towards the front of the restaurant and stand behind a bar area. She didn't appear to be doing anything. After another 5 minutes another waiter brought 2 menus over for our table of 5. He apologized and said there weren't any more menus. Within 10 seconds, a table was sat behind us and all 4 of them were given menus. We also noticed that other tables sat at similar times or after us all had the correct number of menus. No one came to check on us or take our order for another 10 minutes. Other tables that came in after us were served food before us. We watched as they finished their meal before all our food was served. Also, for other tables of 4 or 5 people, their food came out all at once. At our table my pad Thai came out, then waited another 5 minutes for the curry to come out, then another 5 minutes for the drunken noodles, then another 3 minutes before the garlic shrimp came out. Again, other tables had their all food served at the same time. My pad Thai was no longer hot by the time the other food came out (so we could eat together). It took 50 minutes for the food to be served and the restaurant was not that busy (there were plenty of empty tables). We also noticed that POC were mainly sat at the back of the restaurant. As for the food, the pad Thai was good but nothing special. The drunken noodles lacked flavor. I didn't try the other two items. read more