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2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurant. The experience was so-so; the ambiance was cramped, but a few dishes were okay. Miang-Kham: Supposedly a Michelin-recommended dish, but none of us could appreciate it... The bitterness of the konjac leaves was overwhelming, combined with the spiciness of ginger, chili, and onions, making each bite a painful experience. The dried shrimp, coconut flakes, and sweet and sour sauce couldn't salvage it. Crab Fried Rice Lava: A signature dish, and it was a safe bet. The rice was fried with a nice wok hei (wok aroma), very fragrant; the egg crepe and crab meat were also good, but personally, I thought it was a bit overcooked. Adding the spicy and sour Thai seafood dipping sauce helped cut through the richness, but it easily made the fried rice moist, and the creativity wasn't as good as the one in the September in Bangkok restaurant in New Haven, CT, which highlighted the spiciness of raw garlic. Pla Yang: My friend ordered this. Objectively speaking, the fish was grilled quite well, with crispy skin and tender meat, but it was just a simple grilled fish, served with the same Thai seafood dipping sauce. Nothing special. Panang Nuea: My friend ordered this. Another unremarkable curry beef dish, but at least it was a fragrant and appetizing with rice, nothing wrong with it. Mango Sticky Rice: Very similar to the one in September in Bangkok, both sweet and savory, but without caramel, and the coconut milk was quite rich, making it a bit too greasy. The default tip for groups of 5 or more is 20%. It wasn't mentioned when booking, and the fact that it's written in small print at the very bottom of the menu is quite baffling...
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
6 months ago
Came here randomly without a reservation on a Saturday for lunch and overall not too crowded but the restaurant was fairly full. Parking is mostly on the street or in garages. Our servers were nice and efficient, nothing really stood out there. The ambiance was cozy, a bit close knit like any other restaurants in the city. The food was amazing! One of the best thai places I've been to in the city. We had a bunch of shared dishes including the hot and sour fish, pork cheek, chive dumplings, and spring rolls. Each one had a nice surprise that is unique and different from what you would think of in a traditional spring roll or traditional chive dumpling for example. Our main dishes were mainly curry based and we got steak and egg as well. Everything was just so flavorful and yummy. Price was on the more expensive side but I think it was very worth it. Will definitely come again if in the area! read more
Tha Phraya in New York, NY stands out on second ave with its warm lighting and inviting decor. Once you enter you are totally transported by smelling the delicious Thai flavors. The Crab Fried Rice Lava is just so delicious and flavorful you have to try it! Crab Fried Rice Lava-Sweet lump crabmeat, egg, scallion topped with lava crabmeat omelet Pla Tod Yum Mango- Fried debone branzino served with green mango salad, shallots, chilli, scallion, cilantro, cashew nut &lime dressing Beef Pad See Iew-Smoky stir-fried flat rice noodles with beef flank, chinese broccoli & egg Pad Khee-Mao-Drunken noodles! Stir-fried flat rice noodles with jumbo shrimp, squid, onion, bell peppers, chili & thai basil Sai-ua Spring rolls-A twist on Chiang-Mai sausage! Crispy spring rolls stuffed with pork sausage & Thai herbs Soft Shell Crab Prik Klua-Fried soft shell crab with salt, pepper, garlic & chili served with seafood sauce read more
Tha Phraya is a newer addition to the Thai restaurant scene on the UES. I enjoyed everything I ordered and I'd go back and try other dishes. The Thai iced tea was very good- it was a little less sweet which I appreciated. Beef pad see iew ($22)- I often order pad see iew when I go to Thai restaurants. This rendition was a very good one! The portion was a good size and the flavors were good. I would order it again. Pad Thai boran ($24)- The pad Thai was also delicious. I appreciated that it was served with jumbo shrimp. They were very fresh. I wish I had room to try the ice cream hot pot mor fai! I rated Tha Phraya as 4 out of 5 stars. I feel like it was hyped up and it was very good for sure, but I wouldn't say it was the best I've had. Of course this could have been due to what I ordered. I look forward to returning again soon! read more
2 years ago
This place is one of my favorites on the upper east side. It's nice enough in the inside for a dinner date but could also be great for happy hour or dinner with friends. The staff are always so nice and accommodating and the food is to die for. It's full of flavors the crab curry is one of my go tos. The cocktails are also very unique but they are delicious! Highly recommend if you're in the area but this is def a place I would travel to eat read more
After hearing the soothr group opened up a sister restaurant in the UES i HAD to check it out immediately walking in the interior stood out its so cute! service is a bit slow im assuming because they just opened but theyre pretty nice at least we ordered 2 apps and 2 entrees to share. got the chicken curry puff pastry which was divine - could eat these all day. second was the last picture - cant remember the name but its a veggie app you put a sauce and ton of veggies into this leaf, honestly it was really bad so im surprised a staff member recommended it because its quite obviously an acquired taste / not for everyone for mains we got a spicy shrimp curry and pork noodle. the noodles were soupy so i wish the broth was more flavorful but these noodles were good none the less. curry was my favorite - so full of flavor and decently spicy. came with a side of rice too we devoured def recommend and will return - just dont ask staff for recs lolol read more
8 months ago
Another night out with my restaurant connoisseur to Tha Phraya on the Upper East Side, where the food was amazing. We order curry puffs as an appetizer. For our entree we had: Tim Goong Gaew (papaya salad), a fish dish, and chicken Khao Soi. For dessert we had cha No. 5 basque Cheesecake. The staff is amazing as usual. The atmosphere in the place is so great, the design is very elegant and the music is barely heard. Definitely recommend this place! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Wow some of the best thai food Ive had this place was top tier. The vibe inside was so fun and airy but warm too, and not something I usually comment on but I especially loved their menu design! I started with the curry puffs which were great. I actually did not expect the filling to be a fully ground paste, I thought it would be pieces of chicken and potatoes but nevertheless the flavor was sooooo good. I thought the dough was equally soft and flakey, and the cucumber relish dip paired well. I absolutely love love love thai curries and am honestly not a fried rice kind of guy, but when I saw the photo of the Crab Fried Rice Lava on the menu I knew I HAD to try it (proof of the excellent menu design). So for my main I strayed away from the familiar curries and got this dish and let me tell you this is the best decision I couldve made. I loved this dish SO. MUCH. The rice on its own was so incredibly flavorful and had a touch of sweetness to it that made it so interesting alongside the fluffy omelet and the crab meat, which were both also very good. It also came with this green sauce (which I'm not sure what it was) that actually pulled everything together like a match made in heaven omg it brought a sort of tanginess to the dish that had your taste buds battling between sweet and sour oooooooohhhhhh yum yum yum yum yum. The menu described this as "light yet rich" and it was exactly that. If you go to a thai restaurant and not get a thai tea, did you actually go? The thai tea here was standard, which is good because a standard thai tea is all you need. I will say that I appreciated the size of the glass! It lasted me my whole meal. Lastly a special shout out to the bathroom which I thought was lovely AND featured a Dyson Airblade V5 -- the best hand dryer to exist. read more
This restaurant is booked and busy all the time! We got a reservation and started off with Thai iced tea and a lucky draw cocktail, both pretty good. We ordered the appetizers and those were so delicious - the sautéed green beans, the rice rolls, and the chive apps were all vegetarian and definitely the stars of the show. The food itself was okay, they can make any of the classic dishes veg so we went with the drunken noodles which was a classic and the green curry which to be honest was a little too spicy for me and tasted very strongly of turmeric, so I probably wouldn't get the green curry again. This place is known for their fancy apps and drinks though so I would come back for those! read more
I've been meaning to try Tha Phraya for a while now & let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. Bustlin' on a Friday night, make sure to snag a ressie on Resy! The food was slammin'! The chicken wings were zesty, the crab fried rice lava was flavorful, the duck was delish. My bestie & I were so content so thank you for an amazing GNO! read more
Went for restaurant week. $45 Dinner ($60 after tip and tax, 20% automatic gratuity for large party.) Came here because friend of a friend is the owner and, totally unbiased review, but this place was so good! Waitress with the middle length bob was so attentive and sweet, the ambiance is really pretty and nice (not super loud), and the food was so good. I loved the crab fried rice (I prefer it without the sauce). Sai Ua spring rolls had a kick to it! It didn't come with any sauce but it was still really hood. The Branzino was also really good! It was crispy and a little sour/spicy. read more
This was a very unique Thai restaurant. Different from what I'm used to but very good. Unique and tasty dishes. Service was pretty fast. It was a cozy romantic atmosphere. If they seat you close to the door it can get a little chilly. Other than that a good experience. read more
I came here for a work dinner, and was pleasantly shocked by the immaculate interior designs that brought me to another world.The food was out of this world, with such unique Thai flavors. Our group had the shrimp cakes, delicious, and crab papaya salad, bold pick, if you're not a fan of salads with salty crab, I would skip but otherwise a fun twist to spice up a salad. I had such a hard time choosing which entree to pick, as they as sounded glamorous! My ba-me ped (roasted duck over noodles) was flavorful and a little sweeter than I liked (4/5). I would go for one of their shining dishes on their Recommended list in the future. Service was excellent, no complaints. read more
A hidden gem in the city! Tha Phraya really delivers -- cozy vibe, clean space, and friendly service. I'd recommend the Crab Fried Rice (generous portion!), Tom Yum Soup (slightly sour, very flavorful), and the crispy fried fish -- well-seasoned and not greasy at all. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Definitely a place I'd go back to, especially if you enjoy southern Thai flavors. read more
1 year ago
Honestly the service was really good, the waitress let me know that the peppers I was about to eat were a lot hotter than I thought they would be. It's a really nice atmosphere to eat at, but the food was not really worth its price tho. I got the Miang Kum which was ok. I wouldn't pay $18 dollars for it though and there want a picture on the menu so I assumed it be more than a few leaves and a small assortment of chopped up garnishes. read more
I ordered takeout pad, Thai from the lunch menu, and it was delicious! The service was extremely friendly, and the flavors were very authentic and good Lunch portions. My only thing was that the noodles were a bit stuck together, but I think that's because I waited to eat it for like 20 minutes. Next time I would love to come inside and try their other annual items because the ambience was very cozy and had a lot of indoor seating read more
Welcome to the UES you culinary fantasy! Holy hell, flavor explosions dish after dish. When I go out I want to eat things that make me wanna run the hell back the next night because my taste buds have gone into withdrawals instantly. That's this spot. It's the most satisfying Thai spot in the neighborhood that has more regional varieties in the menu than other spots that tend to lean on classics as staples. Meanwhile, here, you'll have dishes from various regions giving a breadth of choices that I otherwise can't get in the 'hood. And, they actually take spice seriously. I want a range. I want things to have polarizing moments to bring the heat when you want it most, or have restraint when you're not in the mood. But they have both! We dined in and then did delivery in the same week. Both shined. This is worth all the visits. Pad Kee Mao with shrimp and squid, hell yes. The pork meatball and noodle dish with brown sauce, talk dirty to me. Green papaya salad brings the heat and freshness. Yellow curry with lump crab and vermicelli slaps! Rice cakes are gooey and yummmy! So many awesome things! read more
We are rarely on the UES so I took the opportunity to book us a reservation here after our volleyball game in the area. It appeared very available for a weekday table of four. The menu was extensive with summer specials as well. We really liked the spring rolls and the curry puff. We split the kong karee, the duck noodle dish, crab fried rice, a beef curry as well as the grilled fish. Everything was done very well. I would skip the fish next time as it wasn't as flavorful as I expected and it had small pieces of bones so it was scarier to eat even though on the menu it said it was boneless. Overall this is a great option on UES but there are so many great Thai places in NYC that I don't really see myself traveling the distance to come here. read more
We walked by Tha Praya right after learning that it was added to the Michelin guide. We snagged one of 4 teeny outdoor tables. We never made it into the restaurant proper. The staff were lovely and very upbeat. The food was excellent. We started off with the papaya salad. It was really good, but pretty damn spicy even when mild seasoning was requested. We checked with the waitress to be sure and she confirmed the salad was "not spicy." The couple at the next table had the same experience. My wife's pad Thai was a top 5 and I loved the special of duck breast served over noodles. The quality of the ingredients and lack of grease sets this place head and shoulders above its peer group. Highly recommended- will try to eat indoors next time. I would love to go with a group and sample the menus more extensively. read more
Went for ny res week! And WOW this is not just like any other thai place We ordered the entire res week menu ($45/p), and it took me back to SE asia. They have much more nuanced dishes and flavors than your standard pad thai/pad see ew. This is thai food. Made a res day of for 4 ppl Appetizers - spring rolls (5/5) were SO delicious. I'm not a fan of oily foods, so i usually stray away, but i could eat 3 of these - tod mun goong (5/5) is closest to describe as a seafood coquette, but absolutely delicious. I could eat several of these too. Crisp to perfection. - Yum som o (3/5) really good!! Just spicy af! - miang kham (3/5) very subtle yet very good and fun as you pack your leaf with a bunch of thai flavors. I think you can get a better bang for your buck app tho Entrees - Crab fried rice lava (5/5): get this. Omurice but crab fried tice - nuer toon mor fai (3/5): if you like meat, you'll enjoy this. I like my carbs tho and this was like a pho soup with beansprouts replacing the vermecelli so i was somewhat dissapointed - goong karee (4.5/5): sweet yummy seafood curry - pas sa pla tod (3/5) : good if you like thai style fish! Dessert - mango sticky rice (4/5): hella good and fresh, melt in mouth mango! Just smallll - coconut milk ice cream (4/5): they put clear coconut chunks in it!! Sooo yummy and housemade Staff were really friendly and kind and felt like an authentic experience. They had a good amount of tables for a large group! Inside, it was a medium loud space. read more
3 months ago
The food was so good. This was on my list after hearing about their crab fried rice being comparable to fish cheeks. I would say that they taste slightly different from one another and both are yummy in their own way. The curry was so good in the khao soi. I could drink that on it's own. The curry puffs were yummy and had a lot of filling in them. Pad Thai was good and pretty standard. Service was attentive, took our orders quickly and food was served in a timely manner. Water was refilled without any issues. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and had plenty of seating. There is a bathroom upstairs and down. I went to the one downstairs and it was clean. read more
My friend and I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday after seeing that this place had newly opened in the neighborhood. Upon entering the smell of dried shrimp definitely sent me back to Thailand, and the space was cute and decorated with various beautiful Thai elements. We were greeted by some friendly staff and seated immediately. My friend wasn't super hungry so he ordered the sausage spring rolls and a Thai iced tea. I was quite hungry so I ordered the Prawn Pad Thai and Thai iced tea. As you can see from my picture below, the pad Thai and iced tea were both prepared beautifully, and they were delicious I would definitely come back here and try some of their other dishes! read more
Amazing thai food and attentive service! Just moved into the area and stumbled upon this place - love the exterior and interior decor! For dinner, we got the Pla yang (branzino) and the Beef pad see iew. Both were so yummy and flavorful. The two sauces that came with the pla yang were such great pairings, and the pad see iew had great flavor to it! I liked how wide the rice noodles were. Next time, I'm definitely going to try their lunch specials. read more
10/10 recommend this place if you're craving Thai food. I was in town & my friend suggested that we check this place out for dinner. I'm so glad she suggested this place bc the food is phenomenal! For two, we ordered 3 entrees: -Crab fried rice lava: this was delicious! I like the omelet that they put on top - it went well with the rice. -Pad Thai: they gave so many shrimps but I shouldn't complain. This was also delicious. -Panang nuea: this has a kick to it, which wasn't too bad. It was super tasty! -Mango sticky rice: no complaints here! Love a good mango sticky rice & they did a great job. Not only was the food great, but the service was excellent too. They were super attentive to us. I will def recommend this place to all my friends & family who come to NYC! read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Came for lunch to try out their lunch special. Place is aesthetically pleasing like most Thai restaurants in the city. Service is probably one of the worse ones I ever encountered. First they don't bring out lunch menu during lunch weekday. You have to ask for it. Then the food, I got the crab fried rice, for $29 I thought the crab would be mixed in the fried rice but no there's no crab at all, instead they just put a couple pieces on top. But we are in New York, what is new, the audacity of restaurants to overcharged and they can get away with giving so little and people would still order it over and over. The pad see ew was probably the worse pad see ew I ever had, it tasted fishy and not soy sauce based at all. Like how do you mess up the most basic dish? Let alone its $20+ for lunch price. We also got the Thai iced tea and Thai iced tea which was $3 for their lunch special. When we got our check they were charging $7 each, when we pointed it out to them they didn't even say sorry, actually they didn't say a word to us besides taking our order, never checked up on us, not even a thank you when we leave. This is with tip expectations starting at 20% lol If you want a good, reasonable priced Thai food in UES, I can't recommend Zabb Putawn enough. They have good warm service, amazing food, and reasonably priced. Dont come to this pretentious restaurant. read more
1 year ago
Started with the Maa Praw, a coconut and pineapple drink with purple syrup and crushed ice--refreshing, tasty, and just the right amount of sweet. At the same time, the ka nom dumplings arrived, wrapped in delicate, almost translucent dough, filled with crunchy radish and peanuts--light but packed with texture. We followed that with the special: soft shell crabs and crab meat in a rich, textured curry--not a soup, but something way more flavorful and complex. Absolutely outstanding. Also had the pomelo salad with coconut and onion--light, refreshing, and a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. This classic Thai dish, known as yam som o, combines juicy pomelo with toasted coconut and aromatic herbs, offering a delightful contrast to the richer dishes. Left completely satisfied and full. This is hands down the best and most authentic Thai spot on the Upper East Side. Servers were friendly and helpful. Ambience--nicely decorated, busy, and on the louder side. Already planning my next visit and will be recommending it to everyone. Finally looks like they have a lunch fix lunch. read more
Food was good. Need to increase the portion size. Pad Thai - came with 3 gigantic shrimps. For the price they could have added more noodles - it's not going to impact the margins much and will bring back customers 3.5/5 Kang Pu (crab curry) - good but small portions. 3.5/5 Kuay Tiew Nuea (braised beef noodle soup) - very good and portion was normal. 4.5 This place is competing with Upthai and Thep Thai on the UES. They would need to increase their portions to compete because to is on the pricier side read more
FIRST OFF I DO NOT EAT SPICY FOOD GET OFF MY BACK ABOUT IT Peek Gai ta Krai Chicken Wings 4.5/5 Chicken was juicy / breading was thin / seasoned well enough added a bit of the sauce but if you can handle the spiciness it's p nice. Sauce Too spicy for me (see above) Ice Cream Mor Fai 4/5 Bread is whatever tbh but everything else on it was nice. Idk what flavor tbh was my favorite probably yellow. It's cute and the ice cream was above avg idk how to describe why but I liked it more. Zabb Hang Dry rice noodle with pork rinds 5/5 Amazing. Loved this please try this. Def mix it around but also reheats p well. Goong Karee Prawn in yellow curry sauce 5/5 Also amazing loved this its awesome. Good sized prawns Will def come back to try more on the menu. Service was nice read more
Food, ambiance, staff (i think theyre really thai?) makes it feel & taste like authentic thai food. Cant say what real thai food tastes like as I've never been to thailand but i can say the food was very good and of high quality & effort. The crab rice was okay - i think it lacked a bit of flavor and not too much crab. Crab to rice ratio was not great, tasted more like fried rice with egg with a bit of crab. Id get the duck curry again. Usually dont like pineapples in my food but it worked really well in this one. Chicken noodle was my second favorite of the three, although my friend said she liked it the most. For walk ins - we walked in on a Friday @6pm - seated immediately for 3 people. They said theres a 1hr 15min time limit for walk ins - which didnt feel very relaxing to hear ive heard 1hr and 30min but 1hr 15min felt more like we had an hour to order & eat & enjoy each others company. Would recommend making a reservation in advance unless you're okay feeling a bit on the clock. read more
2 years ago
If you have kids I would not recommend. We've gone to many Michelin star and fine dining restaurants in NYC which have all been fantastic. We had a reservation and one of the servers was setting up our table. This guy in the picture rudely asked us if we had a reservation and when we let him know they were setting up the table, he rudely slammed the door on my 3 year old, hurting him and not even apologizing. For a restaurant on the UES, I would expect it to be more family-friendly. Came here to celebrate a recent promotion but was instantly annoyed and wanted to leave without ordering. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Best meal I've had in NYC in a while. My partner and I are dying to go back, whenever we're back in Upper East. The crab fried rice was INCREDIBLE. So much flavor and textural interest. I'm a sucker for duck, so I was ecstatic to see it on the menu and it did not disappoint. We also loved the NA coconut/pineapple purple drink. It's also such a beautifully designed restaurant. Great inspo for a super vibey interior design. Will absolutely be returning! read more
Very cutely decorated Thai restaurant with a lively mood and solid food. For the upper east side, we were pleasantly surprised to find a Thai place with a similar vibe to other restaurants like Soothr and Pranakhon. For drinks, I got a can smash, which was absolutely delicious. I don't really like tequila, but this was very yummy and the plum and lemongrass tied it together. For food, we got two entrees off the recommended menu - Nuer Toon Mor Fai (spicy beef soup) and Pae Sa Pla Tod (fried branzino in a spicy sour soup/curry). Both were pretty spicy, but it didn't build, so it wasn't unbearable. Considering they said it was medium spicy, I would say it was on the hotter side. The beef soup was good, but I don't think I would order it again. The soup was a bit too sweet for me and there wasn't as much meat or tendon as we would have liked. The branzino was pretty good! There wasn't that much meat on the fish though. The sour soup/sauce/curry was my favorite part. There wasn't a lot of depth in the flavor that went perfectly with rice. For the upper east side, the food was better than what you would expect. The servers were nice and attentive, and we were able to get walk in seats around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it did get filled up fairly quickly. A bit on the pricier side for Thai, but will come here again to check out more basic entrees! read more
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1553 2nd Ave
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Upper East Side, Yorkville
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