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    Tha Phraya

    4.4 (214 reviews)
    PriceyThai, Noodles, Bars
    Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Serapina C.

    As someone who could eat Thai food practically every day, of course I was overjoyed when my friends so generously allowed me to spontaneously join their dinner resy because we actually feasted so hard that night (rip our wallets). We family-styled a bunch of different dishes, starting with the Yum Som O. It was my first time having pomelo salad instead of papaya, but I absolutely loved that sweet and sour kick of citrus with the saltiness of the fish and herbs. Would say the portion size is a wee bit small though. Next we had the Crab Fried Rice Lava, which has a lot of mixed reviews but imo the fried rice itself was good - my fav part was actually the green sauce that comes with it because it has this fresh, zesty kick to it - I basically used it with almost every other dish because it was THAT good. We also got the Zabb Hang, which wasn't my personal favorite as I wasn't a fan of the noodles, not sure if it really complements the pork. The Pad Ka-Prow was a solid classic with flavorfully marinated pork + egg and rice cooked perfectly to balance out with the saltiness. We really liked the Goong Karee as it wasn't too heavy but had creamy, chewy texture. We got the Kuay Tiew Nuea Toon (or maybe it was Nuea Toon Mor Fai? not sure), which was a deep, savory beef noodle stew to balance out with all the rice dishes. Finally for dessert, we ordered the Ice Cream Mor Fai out of curiosity (you don't see "ice cream hotpot" everyday), and it was fun to try out the different flavors and textures (lots of Asian flavors + first time trying jackfruit!). The interior has a nice dim ambience for an intimate dinner setting, and service was nice! Definitely recommend coming with a group so you try out different plates!!

    Gab G.

    Grabbed a last-minute reservation for dinner on a Saturday night. My boyfriend and I shared: + Crab rice lava + Pae sa pla tod - crispy fried branzino + tod mun goong - shrimp cakes Shrimp cakes were the standout. Crab rice was also good. Sadly they ran out of mango sticky rice for dessert, so we went elsewhere for ice cream. Overall felt it was decent, but would rather go to Chalong, Soothr or Fish Cheeks for the price point. Good if you live in the area but I don't think it's a destination.

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    Alison A.

    Definitely a good place to visit with a group and my favorite Thai spot in UES. Definitely would recommend the deboned branzino and the wings.

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    David M.

    Tha Phraya is a contemporary Thai restaurant offering unique Thai dishes. With a complete bar they also offer unique cocktails as well. The ingredients and flavors are fresh, unique, and delicious. Offering a range of dishes from main entrees, curry, noodles, and rice dishes. The ingredients and dishes are high quality offering a great atmosphere vibe for a night out. Reservations aren't to hard to come by but do recommend if you are going to go on a weekend. I started off with their spring rolls. A delicious pork with different Thai herbs. The Pad Ka Prow was delicious a garlic minced pork, Thai herbs and spices, fried egg, and rice. The dish had so much flavor to it. We also got the whole dish definitely something that can be shared between two people. Comes with a variety of sauces for you to try as well. This is a great date night spot to enjoy.

    Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice Lava /
    Anne F.

    When it comes to Thai food in the Upper East Side, Tha Phraya lands as number two on my list of favorites. This restaurant is great for date nights, with an elevated interior and an equally elevated food to match. Every single dish my husband and I tried here was superb, from the beef stew to the pad Thai to the crab fried rice. Out of everything, my favorite bites were the latter two. The paid Thai was the perfect blend of sweet and vinegary, the fish sauce coming through strongly for that punch of umami. The noodles also had a good chew. The crab fried rice was spectacular. Wonderful flavors of spicy and garlicky. I enjoyed that dish that most. If you're looking for a nice night out, give Tha Phraya a try.

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    Jackie C.

    Thai cuisine featured on Michelin guide? Sign me up! Dined here for a birthday dinner, group of 6. Food: The food here is not your basic pad Thai or basil fried rice. This place has a variety of dishes that offer authentic Thai flavors. I myself tried a dish, the ka prow stewed beef. This was recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. It was a perfect balance of spicy and savory! Portion also great. We ordered a few starters and they were also good. Cocktails: Tasty, there's a variety of drinks based on a different spirit. Was nice to see mezcal here! Service & Ambience: Friendly service, he was very welcoming and brought out a dessert for the birthday girl. The ambience here is cozy, noise level is nice. We can hear each other talk. Perfect place for a dinner or intimate birthday celebration!

    Amanda W.

    This is Not a baby friendly place. My friend also has a baby, we both went here for lunch and it was overall not the best experience. We went at a later lunch hour at 2:30pm (the lunch specials end at 3:30pm). First they don't have high chairs, only booster seats. So I ended up holding my baby on my lap. Then we were not allowed to bring our strollers in, well at least they gave me a fuss about it in the beginning. The restaurant was empty. Only about 4-5 tables occupied. I eventually was able to bring stroller and park it at our table. But my friend had to leave her baby stroller by the front door. The entire time it felt like the wait staff was annoyed that we would even come with our babies. It really was not a friendly air. When it came to the food, I had better choices this time. I ordered from the restaurant week. Got the chicken wings and the beef soup. Loved the chicken wings! Spicy!! It had a delicious kick to it. And the beef soup was a perfect remedy to the cold. Overall really not a baby-kid friendly place. Would not go back with my baby.

    Michelle Z.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon with some friends. We ordered three appetizers: Papaya salad - $17 Peek gai (chicken wings) - 6 for $17 Goong gaew (raw shrimp) - 6 shrimp for $22 In addition, we shared three entrees: Crab fried rice - $32 Kaeng ped yang (duck curry) - $36 Kra pow stewed beef - $29 Mushroom fish curry - This was on a special menu so not too sure about the deets here I would say that the prices are on the higher end for what you get (why I included the prices). Portions are definitely on the small end here. The wings were tiny, and the raw shrimp felt low effort. The shrimp itself wasn't briny, but the dipping sauce on the side feels low effort. Papaya salad was good! This is usually my favorite thing to get at Thai restaurants. Entrees were underwhelming. Crab fried rice doesn't taste like much, and the lava egg was pretty overcooked. Would have preferred the stewed beef in smaller pieces. It was a little gamey to me. Mushroom fish curry sauce was decent; I think it had lightly fried salmon in it. I personally don't eat duck curry, but my friend said it was very alright. Nothing stand out.

    Chelle L.

    Had a late lunch here and did not need a reservation. For appetizers we got the chicken wings and shrimp cakes. The chicken wings were crispy and flavorless with the dipping sauce doing all the work. The dipping sauce was tangy with a kick. The shrimp cakes were fantastic. Perfectly crispy coat with a dense shrimp meat inside. I also liked they provided some leafy greens with it. For main, we had the crab fried rice and beef soup. I would not recommend the crab fried rice as the rice and egg were immensely bland with a few lumps of crab meat on top. The beef soup had nice pieces of meat and meatballs along with bean sprouts. The soup was hot and sour, just not for me. Service was subpar and perhaps it was due to the time of day we came in. They came by a few times to refill water but could not be bothered to take away the plates which made things very difficult on such a small table. The inside is clean and airy. I'm sure they have other things on the menu that might be better than what we picked.

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    Jasmine M.

    This is a great Thai place. I had the duck confit satay, which is a seasonal dish. The duck was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The peanuty satay sauce was great. They provided lettuce and I made a little wrap with the duck, satay sauce, rice, and vinegar side sauce they gave and it was delicious and well balanced. They seem to be known for their crab fried rice, and it was also delicious. The green sauce really elevated it and gave it a nice kick, and the crab was not fishy at all. The egg omelette was not super dry, which I liked. My cocktail was ok, it was nothing extraordinary. Would come back to try some of their other dishes.

    Chive Dumpling(VG) /
    Cyrus A.

    Tha Phraya served up a good Thai meal in a fancy setting. They won a Michelin star last year, so this isn't your lunch takeout kind of restaurant. The chive dumpling starter was really interesting, good flavor and an almost mochi-like consistency. The chicken khao soi was pretty good, I love it when this northern Thai dish shows up on menus. This version tasted good, but didn't stand out as exceptional relative to other khao soi meals I've had. Solid dining experience overall, you won't be disappointed coming here!

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    Christine L.

    This is a very nice restaurant with a beautiful bar. Had a reservation using Ressy and was seated promptly. Came for lunch so it wasnt too crowded. There are a lot of options on the menu and drinks as well. Went with the Thai iced tea, crab fried rice and chose a pad see ew from their lunch menu. The food all came at once. The crab fried rice was good. I loved the green sauce they pair it with. I'm still wondering how they get the egg to be that color. Crab was a generous portion. Lunch special was not overly sweet. Had a lot of pad see ew's that are sweet. The eggs from the dish was cooked perfectly. Taro spring rolls had a crunch to it. Good starter dish. Drink was sweet and tasty. Service was attentive and staff was extremely kind. Was such an authentic experience in a very nice setting!

    Shah Q.

    My friends and I were craving Thai food, so we decided to try this restaurant. The ambiance was cozy and inviting! We started with the pork bao buns, which were incredibly flavorful, and the shrimp dumplings, which I would definitely return for. For my entrée, I ordered the pad see ew with chicken--it had fantastic flavor, and the chicken was perfectly tender. I enjoyed it with a glass of Prosecco, which paired really well. The staff was attentive, and overall, we had a wonderful dining experience.

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    Great food and service. Came here for lunch on a Monday. Not too busy. Good specials.

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