obsessed with this place. their chicken lo mein is AMAZING. Shrimp balls are impressive but taste…read morewise not as special as other dishes.

We love Asian fusion so we will always try a new place offering that and while visiting NYC, my…read moredaughter and I decided to give this place a try. The restaurant was empty upon our arrival, other than one other table, and our waiter was very attentive at that time. We started with the fried chicken wontons which were delicious and then shared the chicken and broccoli and beef lo mein. While the main dishes were fine, the were nothing extraordinary and you had to pay extra for a bowl of steamed rice. I have never experienced that before. The main issue I have with this place is that a large party came in while we were eating and our waiter forgot about us. Someone else brought us to~go boxes and after about 15-20 mins our waiter finally brought over our check and when I selected 20% for the tip, which was more than deserved given the fact that he ignored us for half of our visit, he got an attitude and walked off. Did not even thank us for coming or anything! Or bill for the two of us was $85, for anyone interested in knowing. Needless to say, we will not be back or recommend.

First Impressions: n/a I ordered delivery/take out…read more The Noms: Minced chicken pad Thai - noodles were bouncy and fresh tasting, perfect amount is sauce, not dry like some places that don't use enough sauce.. I requested extra peanuts and they did it! I love the texture of extra crushed peanuts and they did not skimp on it! Great attention! Banana sticky rice - one of my favorite desserts... I always find that lots of places don't give enough coconut cream sauce... and my request for extra coconut cream on the side was also honored. I'm a very happy camper. Good portions and perfect to share but I kept both to myself lol In Conclusion: the service and attention to detail... even for a to-go/delivery order was really awesome. This tells me that a dine in experience will be even better. The quality and taste of the food was also very good. There's so many Thai spots and some can be hit or miss, especially as a first time experience... but 10/10 I would recommend this spot.

I've passed Thai At Lex so many times but finally had an opportunity to try their food. It's often…read morebusy, so I knew that was a good sign. Also, one of our members who I trust when it comes to food recommendations raves about this restaurant. We ordered a few dishes. Vegetable tofu noodle soup ($15)- The broth was light, the vegetables were plentiful and there were a good number of noodles too. I loved that with the vegetable tofu noodle soup, you can add any protein for free. I added shrimp and they were super generous. There must have been six shrimp in my soup! Chicken satay ($12)- I have to say, this was the one thing we ordered that I felt missed the mark. The chicken was tough and definitely not tender. The accompanying sauces were very good. Pad see eiw ($18)- This was very delicious! I love the flat noodles and there was a nice amount of sauce. There was a generous amount of chicken too. I'd return to Thai At Lex, especially for the soup and pad see eiw. I'd recommend you check it out too!

If you're searching for a great Thai restaurant on the Upper East Side, Bua Thai Ramen & Robata…read moreGrill is definitely worth visiting. The tropical decor, soft lighting, and floral touches create such a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. It's the perfect place for a date night, birthday dinner, or even a fun night out with friends. The cocktails and mocktails were creative, refreshing, and beautifully presented. The food was fresh, rich, and full of flavor. Every dish tasted thoughtfully prepared and was very satisfying. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcomed throughout the entire experience. Overall, we had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend this top-rated UES spot to anyone looking for flavorful Thai food and a great ambiance.

Really authentic&fabulous, professionally done, my comfort food and weekly go-to spotread more

Great and casual spot for delicious asian fusion food. Ping and Weni were super friendly and…read moreprovided some suggestions on what is popular to order. My favorites were the crispy rice volcano with spicy tuna and spicy salmon tartar and the upper east side roll. Generous portions and fresh. My least favorites were the salmon tuna rollover roll and the citrus salmon carpaccio, it was a little dry. The chilean sea bass with black bean sauce was good, but I could have had the sauce on the side, it was a bit much. For dessert, the raspberry mousse cake was very tasty. Overall, good spot to check out for reasonable eats.

Sushi is always delicious and the staff is great. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is…read morealways very good. Chill space where you can come with friends or alone -- either at a table or the bar -- either way it's going to be a good meal and experience. Highly recommend.

Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

Food is one of the best I've had on the UES. Staff are kind and attentive. Portions are large.read more

Had a hankering for Asian and there was a deal for delivery in my app, so selected from New…read moreChinatown, which also offers Thai food. Selected their Red Curry Lunch Special with Beef with Hot & Sour Soup. So glad I did! What I noted was their Red Curry includes Asian Pumpkin, making it interesting. The fresh Hot & Sour Soup was robust with various inclusions and flavor. The Red Curry, which also included eggplants and chunks of other vegetables, was filling and satisfying with a good proportion of beef. Definitely enjoyed the Asian Pumpkin!!! Everything was well prepared and absolutely delicious! It was a spectacular lunch! Recommend you also check out New Chinatown!

Tasty casual Thai eats…read more Went for a weekend lunch - ended up ordering some cashew chicken. Was good! Would def come back.

A much needed end of the week girls meet-up…read more Reservations were made and are STRONGLY suggested. A CC is required and you must agree to terms and conditions upon making said reservations. One of those terms is that there is a $25/pp fee for late cancelations or no shows. **Given the rules, I think it would be nice if THEP informs everyone when they book reservations that there is a great likelihood that you will be seated at a communal table.** Upon arrival we were seat when 3 out of the 4 arrived. Yes, we were seated at the communal table, which was off putting initially because we were looking for a more private experience and opportunity to catch up. However, we powered through and made the best of it. Service started off shaky and rushed initially, with incorrect drink orders presented. However once we all settled in things improved. The food was good and the atmosphere was lovely. A few entrée dishes were unavailable and required a little flexibility in the night's taste palate. Overall Thep was enjoyable and I would like to return now that I know what to expect. Just A Note: If a communal table is not ideal I would suggest reaching out directly to the restaurant to see if something can be arranged.

As I warmed up my leftovers this afternoon, I realized I did not write a review for this impeccably…read moredelicious meal. The service was pleasant, friendly, efficient and helpful from the minute we walked in without a reservation. The ambiance and decor was gorgeous and took me out of NYC for a moment. The phenomenal taste of the first sip of the Thai Iced Tea that paired so well with the rest of my meal is the reason behind the first picture I took. For the apps we ordered my favorite- Chicken Curry Puffs and Chicken Satay. The Chicken Curry Puffs were soft and perfectly mashy on the inside and had a perfect crisp to the layered outside. The Chicken Satay was so different here and yet so savory served with this soft garlic bread. The sauces were so fresh, vibrant and distinct and added to both the appetizers. The peanut sauce had crushed peanuts and was such an accompaniment to texture. For the mains, we had the Chicken Pad Thai and the Braised Beef Short Rib in Penang Curry. The Pad Thai was a great standard and tasty with the crisp sprouts and zesty lime. This Braised Beef Short Rib is where it is at! One of their house specialties- the decadent flavors and textures of this dish is something that will be memorable and just the right touch of spice. Lovely bright orange sweet potatoes and beautiful green beans went so well together with the beef and curry. Looking forward to trying more of their menu and not defaulting to my usual. Warmed up Chicken Pad Thai on the pan over the stove today in a little bit of butter, this was as delicious as it was going to get today. I missed one of the most exquisite Thai Iced Teas I've had in a while, it truly set the tone of how great this late lunch was.

I see what the hype is about! I've been meaning to come for a while - 2 friends and I shared 4…read moremains and an appetizer. Everything was really good! The vegetarian spring rolls weren't too heavy and clearly freshly fried with a little sweet and sauce. 3 for $9. We also got the vegetable pad see ew to share - this was probably my favorite even though it was a bit basic generally speaking hahah. I think this was $21. The Moo Dang was super flavorful and came with 3 different kinds of prepared pork. $18 - so good over the rice! The Kao soy is always gonna be a hit over rice as well. We got it with chicken ($20). The staff was very efficient and sweet here! It does get really packed and loud but still do-able. I wouldn't come with more than 4 people haha

I ordered the "Sushi for Two" and the "Sushi Moriwase". The Sushi for Two had 18 pieces, a lot of…read moreit was white fish. The roll was topped with mango and had tuna/salmon inside. The nigiri was standard. The roll was better than expected. It was quite pricey at $72. The Sushi Moriwase was ridiculously pricey at $62. It had 8 "chef's premium pieces" and toro roll. The fish included toro, squid and scallop. So, they definitely had a higher tier of fish. One of the nigiri tasted the same as the "Sushi for Two." I just couldn't justify the price of this one. Especially since Sushi Goal (very close by) has a Sushi omakase premium for $50 (10 pieces with a roll). I don't think I will come back, especially since Sushi Goal Omakase has similar or better fish for less $ and more pieces.

Popped in with a friend for lunch and they had a decent lunch deal with their bento box. I got the…read moreshrimp and vegetable tempura. It came with 6 pieces of California rolls, shumai, rice, the tempura, and either miso soup or salad. I opted for the salad to get my greens in. The layout and decor is cozy. I especially love the ceramics and the presentation of the food. At $17 it seemed reasonable for the area. Service was friendly and prompt. I'd definitely return!

Haven't been back to amura in a while and sadly not impressed as I was in the past…read more It was completely empty weekend afternoon. Ordered lunch specials which were actually a good deal and reasonable. And also got the omakase sushi, which left little to be desired. Overall not what I remembered. Will skip going forward.

Great service, but not great expensive tiny food portions and really really loud patrons. Mushy…read morerice, old vegetables, fryer tasting food. Both of us ended up leaving after eating and ordering full double burgers AFTER we had an entire lunch there. Oh and FYI there hamachi kami is DEEP FRIED and tastes like fryer; the multigrain rice was WAY mushy and overcooked. (I should have sent this back. Ridiculous.) Also the lettuce and lime it was served over was brown-- ugh. See pic.