I had high hopes for this spot given all the ratings and reviews, but unfortunately it fell a little short. I got lunch delivery and got a lunch special, which was their drunken noodles with a choice of appetizer (I got spring rolls). Spring rolls were solid, but the drunken noodles were very oily and lacked any flavor. I wonder if it wasn't mixed enough and the sauce was at the bottom, but really didn't have any spice. I would try this spot again maybe with another dish to give it another go read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Drunk Man Noodle Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a solid base hit. The gold standard of my thai reviews is the pad thai. This place's lacked the depth of flavor the egg, peanuts, scallions flavor in the noodles that you expect from a good pad thai. It was affordable so that is one thing in their favor. Then we had the calamari and these were again a solid base hit. Fried nice crispiness and decent flavor but not tender and not over the top flavor wise. Lastly we tried the seafood combo. Came out w nice come of rice so goo presentation their but again flavor was off and the seafood was clearly not the highest they had a white fish (tilapia I think) scallops shrimp green mussels scallops and onions green peppers etc. service was slow and inattentive. Inside was nice and cozy it's a small restaurant. Worth a try if looking for nice affordable midtown Thai. read more

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I stoppped by to order some takeout. The restaurant was small and cosy with a handful of tables. I ordered the pad Thai and it came with a free app of dumplings. The portion size was pretty good for a lunch special and it tasted pretty standard. Service was pretty quick and my order was ready in about ten mins. read more

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Was craving some Thai food during my stay in the Midtown and was looking for a reasonably priced spot then I stumbled upon here. I visited during a weekday dinner time and was able to get a spot however, the restaurant is small so I would imagine it would be quite a wait during busy periods so I would recommend going during more off peak hours. I got the pad thai and pad see ew. Pad Thai: Tasted quite authentic and great flavour. The noodles weren't soggy and tasted amazing. Generous portions served which was a nice surprise. Was definitely a solid pad thai. Pad See Ew: The sauce was a bit too sweet compared to other pad see ews I've had in the past. I wasn't quite a big fan of this one unfortunately compared to the pad thai. They offer quite affordable lunch specials that would be a great spot for locals. Overall, Sukhumvit 51 was a great cozy spot in the Midtown area and would recommend the pad thai. read more

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Great solid Thai food! Service was great and in a little spot. Got drunk man noodle + Thai American fried rice, would get both again! Paid $22 w tax and tip so ok prices ‍ would come again fsss Instagram- @joangela.eats read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Drunk Man Noodle Thai American Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The food was amazing. Very fresh and filling . Me and my companion shared one entree and an appetizer and ordered drinks and we are full to a capacity and not overstuffed. It's a small shop but has a packed ambient. The music is wonderful and the the customer service is quick and subtle. read more

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I ordered take out. Pad see ew noodle Lunch with tofu was pretty big portion for the lunch special. Just that it tastes a little bland for me. If not I will give it 5 star. Vegetable dumpling It was good with they are sauce, the skin is pretty thin. I give 4.5 because the dumpling skin was a little dry. Other than that it was good. read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Pad See Ew Noodle Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Some of the best Thai curry I've had. Atmosphere was nice and drunken noodles/drinks were great too :)

This is the best place to get authentic reasonably priced delicious Thai Food in Midtown East! Special shout out to the Chicken Pad Thai and the Basil Wok dishes. Lunch specials are very affordable and everything is super delicious. read more

This restaurant is so quaint, calm, and inviting. The service is fast, and our server gave great recommendations. My friend had the drunken man noodles with chicken. I order pad woon sen with tofu and extra vegetables. Everything was delicious. There are no free refills on drinks. I really appreciated that they don't use any plastic, it was all real flatware and glasses. The drinks are presented very neatly, also. read more

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Incredible authentic Thai food with a great staff. Highly recommend this place. Small intimate restaurant doing great food. read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Papaya salad, red curry duck, glass noodles with shrimp - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

A new favorite! The place we were planning to go was full and noisy, so instead we wandered around until, on a whim, we stepped into Sukhumvit 51. It was quiet, cool, and pleasant. Just what we needed in a busy city like NYC. But best of all was the food. I got Tofu Pad Thai (with extra peanuts) and it was a feast. We came back the next week to have it again, that's how good it was. We still talk about it! When you're walking down 51st street, keep a sharp eye out for this place; its tiny but its a gem. read more

Sukhumvit 51 is a solid Thai spot in Midtown. I came here with a friend for dinner - although the space is small, they provided great Thai food - your classics but also some special options. Portions were generous and the food came out piping hot. I got the Bangkok noodle which was tasty and the Thai tea which was served in a very aesthetic cup. read more

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(Overall: C) - I had the Pad Thai with Crispy Duck coined "NYPD" on the menu. I thought the Pad Thai tasted pretty good as it was well flavored with those strong flavors and also plentiful. There was also lots of duck that was tender and tasty, although the presentation could be improved. The menu also consists of interesting options like fish with papaya salad in addition to duck pad thai. My only issues with this restaurant was that it was a little cramped and they were a bit sneaky trying to get an unintended double tip. -- Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: -1 Service: -1 Menu: +1 Overall: +0 C Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

Sukhumvit 51 - NYPD. Crispy Duck Pad Thai. 4 stars. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Very friendly, attentive staff.The food was good and came out fast too. I ordered a pad see ew with beef for around $19 before tax and tips, which is a bit too pricey in my opinion. The flavor was good and you're given a lot of noodles. There were slices of broccoli and kale mixed in which was refreshing. The beef was cooked well and not dry. read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Pad See Ew Noodle w Beef - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Great service and tasty food! The restaurant is quite small but was able to accommodate our party of 4 and a baby. Our table got some Thai teas, chicken fried rice, NYPD, and clay pot shrimp. The portions of each dish were a good size and had nice flavor. Not too spicy and not too fish sauce-y. This place also is great for a quick lunch if you work in the area! Used to come here when I worked a couple blocks over. Restaurant quality hasn't changed since the past 9 years imo. read more

We ordered the pad Thai and pad see ew. The pad see ew was normal and not bad, but the pad thai was dry and hard. I got tofu with the pad Thai coz it's my green day, but the tofu was super disappointing too because it's not the fried tofu you usually get at all Thai restaurants. They used white tofu in pad Thai - that's blasphemy! read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Pad Thai with tofu - they used white, unfried tofu, what the?! - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

A delicious little neighborhood gem in Turtle Bay. Great and attentive service and nice and cozy space. A good size menu with lots of delicious options. read more

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BUGS IN FOOD! Noodle dish full of little black bugs. Told the waitress and she just said she would tell the kitchen and comped just part of my meal. read more

Came for early dinner and were seated immediately. Ordered Curry Puffs, Papaya Salad, Pad Thai, and Red Curry. Curry Puff and Papaya Salad were decent. The Pad Thai and Red Curry were wayyy too sweet and hard to enjoy. When the server asked how the food was, I mentioned the sweetness, and she seemed like she has heard this before. She offered salt to compensate but that did not interest us. They do give good-sized portions and reasonably priced. Staff was friendly, but, personally, I would not return because of how sweet the food was. Honestly, it's more like a 2.5 stars but I'm rounding up because of staff, price, and portions. read more

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Yummy Thai restaurant. We ate NYPD duck (which appears to be a favorite for the police precinct nearby and red/basil duck. The meat was chopped up for us so we could mix and match. I ordered a large pineapple rice for two and sweet Mango iced tea, which was refreshing. The restaurant is small, and it is not particularly noticeable from the street. The only downside is that the staff can be a little nosey and watch you eat, which made us a little uncomfortable. Yes, they are a solid recommendation and worth trying out if you are in the area. read more

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I was on the Upper East Side on a Sunday and found this great Thai place for lunch. Located on 51st in between 2nd and 3rd. This is a little hidden gem. It's small inside so seating is limited and there are outside tables. True authentic Thai food with amazing flavors. Presentation is beautiful. Thai Basil Chicken was seasoned perfectly with the perfect amount of Thai chili pepper and red, green and yellow peppers and string beans for added color. Topped wit fresh basil leaves it was a beautiful presentation. Pad Thai was a nice combination of noodles, chicken and bean sprouts. Food was very good and so was the service. read more

This is a usual lunch spot for my colleague and I. Today we tried their special menu dishes that they're introducing. I had the grounded chicken phat kaphrao and he had the chicken khao soi. The grounded chicken kaphrao was a savory with a little spiciness. It's an authentic version of the typical basil stir fry Thai dish. The khao soi was lightly sweet and creamy with a hint of sourness and the chicken drumstick was really tender. Think these should definitely be added to their menu. read more

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Food - Loved their food, good value for money. My favorite is their Thai Fresh Roll and their fried rise dishes. Service - I never had any issue with my pick up orders and have always been on time. Kudos. read more

I had a flavorful midday meal at this restaurant. Their service approach was the defining element. The interior creates a calm feeling. Their dishes expand your understanding of flavor. This eatery is a remarkable find. read more

Excellent Thai food. Great service and friendly staff. Noticed there was a lot of takeouts which means locals love the food.

Their green curry and drunken noodles are my favorites, and the portions are always generous. My only small complaint is that the rice that comes with the curry is a pretty small portion. Over the past few years, they've also redone the interior, and it looks great--especially considering how small the space is. read more

Cute little place we stumbled upon! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very cute. read more

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We absolutely LOVE this place. From my time as a first year employee 7-8 years ago to now, this place has been a staple for me and other corporate lunchtime folks, and the great for dinner for nearby residents (me now). Their lunch special varies in price from $11-13 for 1 appetizer and 1 entree. I have tried most things on the menu and I would recommend staying with the noodle, rice, and curry dishes. Not that the other entrees aren't good, but I come here for solid Pad See Ew and fried rice. It has never disappointed (today included). Today I did order something new - the Bangkok Noodle. It reminds me of street cart style noodles that you would get on the streets of Bangkok or other Asian cities. It's a solid dish that is not dominated by sauce (like a Pad Thai or Pad See Ew). It's just a fried, wide noodle of which you can taste the eggs, all the veggies, and that fragrant hot flame taste. Loved it! In terms of seating availability, it's much better now that they have outdoor covered seating. Before, they only had their indoor seating which had 15-20 seats max and there was usually a wait. With their outdoor addition, you can eat comfortably without a wait and the food still comes out quite quickly. read more

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*food: we ordered NYPD, red snapper, thai iced tea and thai iced coffee. Overall the quality of the food was great. The NYPD, which is basically pad thai with duck, was very flavorful and well-seasoned. The grilled red snapper also tasted good and I loved the tamarind dip sauce. I wish the portion of the fish was bigger though. The fish dish also included coconut sticky rice, which is interesting. *prices: main dishes range between $18-25 with some special dishes around low $30. They also have a lunch menu that is a bit cheaper. Very reasonable prices given the quality and location. *ambience/services: it's a small casual restaurant and gets packed very quickly. Nonetheless the services we got were prompt and satisfactory. read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Fillet Red Snapper with sticky rice and papaya salad - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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After years of this place being on my list, we finally tried it! Happy to have the place mostly to ourselves on a Friday evening and not have to worry about catching covid while indoor dining. The wings were just as good as everyone else described, though the lychee tini left something to be desired. As for mains, I ordered my standard green curry with tofu. Lots of veggies, minimal sauce, and raw (vs fried) tofu. Tasted just like your typical Thai spot, though I would have preferred friends tofu and some more sauce. Besides that, loved the food and ambiance. read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Spicy Wing - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed the good food and service here! Came here with a group of 13 for lunch one day and they were so kind and accommodating to seating all of us without prior notice. There were so many options on the menu and the NYPD dish stood out to me. It's essentially pad Thai with half roasted duck -- the seasoning was great and savory/tangy, the noodles were chewy, and the portion was good to share between two. Also got the lychee Thai iced tea which was great as well. The highlight is how quick, friendly and helpful the waitresses were the entire time we were there. At the end, they even divvied up the bill so everyone can pay for what they ordered. Overall, highly recommend and I'll be going back in the future!!! read more

Sukhumvit 51 - NYPD - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Just finished enjoying my delivered Thai takeout . My usual Thai shrimp massaman curry and chicken basil and peppers stir fry. I always appreciate that a real chef is in the kitchen and cooks these consistent wok fresh Thai dishes. I've keep on trying all these hyped Thai restaurants up and down East side and find them disappointing. I'm mad because we being sophisticated New Yorkers should be able to spot mediocrity and deceit. I believe if you want real Thai food then you should eat here or have them deliver to the comfort of your home. It's real Thai and consistent wok fresh. read more

Sukhumvit has become the classic Thai spot for me in the city. When you walk in, the interior space looks small but can seat a fair number of people. The decor is pleasant on the eye, and the servers are all friendly as well. I always get either their pad see ew or the drunken man noodles, and they are both always top notch. Their pad see ew is so well made and has that savory char on it, while the drunken man noodle has that small bit of spice that carries the flavors forward. Some of the best Thai noodles in NYC in my opinion. If you're in the area, definitely check this spot out! The portions are decent, and the price is fair for the quality of food that they give. read more

So very good! Tasty drunk man's noodle and crab Rangoon! Comfortable. Nice place. Service was fine. Small.

Enjoyable dining experience. Cute/modern multi-level dining area. Small place but very accommodating. Outdoor dining also. I had the Phukat Noodle and Vegetable Duplings. Both very good! read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Phukat Noodle and Vegetable Dumplings - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great Thai restaurant! I loved their Thai tea and it wasn't too sweet. Their drunken noodles were also delicious and not too spicy! We got seated right away and the restaurant wasn't too busy at all. Our food came out right away too, and the restaurant was fairly quiet with some light background music. Overall loved the experience! read more

Sukhumvit 51 - Drunk Woman Noodle - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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My go to Thai lunch spot in the area. Worth my 6-7 block walk to it. Affordable lunch specials, great selection of sides. Nice fresh food. Ive had the pad prig khing and pad see ew mainly. Love the veggie and 51 dumplings. I always take it to go. Place is small but quick and efficient. They are always ready when i pick up my grubhub order. read more

Pad Thai with chicken was great. Tom yum soup was just okay. Needed tomatoes or other veg. Only had mushrooms and onions and wasn't spicy

In any other city, this place would be a solid 4-5 star rating. But given that it's manhattan, the competition is fierce and options are endless. We chose this spot for its affordability and proximity to home. It was easy to make a reservation, and we heard the ambiance was truly intimate. It's vegetarian friendly, offering a variety of tofu-related dishes and vegetable soups (including the infamous Tom Yum Big Bowl). For the table, we ordered vegetable dumplings, garden spring rolls and chicken satay (with side of peanut sauce), two dishes that offered enough food morsels to satisfy the bellies of our table of four. For entrée, I ordered the spicy basil eggplant with tofu. Well seasoned with enough vegetables to easily keep me entertained for a generous container of sticky rice. The presentation was basic. Service was fast and the cost felt very fair (some appetizers approx $10). There's a ramen restaurant right next door which grabbed our attention for next time around but if you're looking for a dependable, no frills thai restaurant - look no further than Sukhumvit 51. read more

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