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Located on a quiet street steps from the Washington Square Arch, this is a pleasant, modern lunch spot. The clientele was made up of college students, as we were midway between NYU and Cooper Union campuses, so I felt old. This being a sit down restaurant with table service, the prices were a tad higher than what I would expect for a place suited for college student budgets. The setting was nice with fast, efficient service. As far as my curry, served with white rice, was okay, but I have had better.
SO and I visited this spot in the village. The sizzling chicken pot and vegetable dishes were good, but they charge $3 for a small bowl of rice, which precludes us from visiting again.
I dropped by after noticing their really interesting happy hour. They have Thai inspired cocktails like the Thaitini, which is basically a Thai iced tea martini. The drink was fun and worked as the perfect pick me up. Instead of getting coffee, I got both in one for under ten dollars. Most places have an espresso martini, but this one was a bit sweeter and tasted just like Thai iced tea, which I preferred. The bar area was also super eye catching, with an old timey looking Thai bar vibe that felt like something you would see in old movies. That was what caught my attention in the first place when I was walking around looking for a good happy hour. The food menu also looked really interesting, with items I do not usually see at other Thai spots, like Thai hot pot or baked hk style cheese rice/spaghetti. I will definitely be back to try it since everything smelled amazing, even from across the room.
I swung by with my friend. We both ordered Thai chicken soup with rice noodles. We both ordered thai iced tea too. They were both delicious. The soup was so good on a windy cold day. I like the coconutty flavor of soup.
Overall: C // 3 stars Had high hopes of their intriguing Chinese-Thai flavored menu, but everything was just short of expectations for me. (Pad Thai: D) - This is definitely a Chinese take on Pad Thai, almost to the point of it being primarily a stir fry tomato and egg dish with added noodles and chicken. The flavors are good though, so that's not a problem -- the problem is that there is so much large pieces of onion and green onion in the dish that it detracts from the rest. (Banana Roti: C) - Was really craving this dish all of a sudden so glad to see it exist in NYC. Unfortunately, it didn't really resonate with me the same way before because I think they used the same roti batter to make the roti to go with curry which normally has more layers and is thicker, and the ratio of bananas is significantly lower compared to the roti. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats
Grandpa Thai is one of the most exciting new Thai eateries I've tried in Manhattan in ages. They serve a range of snack foods that I more typically see at Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants (but which I suspect may also be common in Thailand), as well as some unique fusion dishes. We started with dessert, namely the banana roti which was very satisfying without being overly sweet. As an appetizer, we also ordered the red curry cheese fries, which was actually akin to some of the baked pastas you find at HK cha chaan tengs. I enjoyed the appetizers more than my main dish, which was a red curry fried rice with tofu puffs and vegetables. It was still good, but had a bit less gravy than I was anticipating based on the dish name.
The red curry roti was good. The red curry was flavorful and the roti was flaky. Could've been bigger for the price
Great bang for buck local spot. Came here with a group of 8 and were seated immediately. Their menus are all on digital pads, so all items had pictures. My favorites were the fish stew hot pot with lemon, and Tom yum soup. The pad kee mao has a big kick to it, so be warned. They also serve Hong Kong baked rice with cheese! This is is the first Thai place I've seen with Hong Kong dishes, which was a pleasant surprise. The cheese helped cut through the spice. Bonus - if you're an NYU student they offer discount!
The Pad Kee Mao was delicious! It was a very big portion, and I liked the spicy kick. I would definitely come back to try other foods. The staff were so friendly, and the food arrived incredibly quickly. They have lots of seating, and it's pretty casual inside
So happy to discover another great Thai restaurant in the area! Got the Pad Kra Pow, and it was absolutely delicious here. I really appreciated having the option to get it with or without rice. The lettuce was the perfect combo! Inside, the place has this cool, retro charm too.
I wanted to give this a 3 and a half stars, i tried it out today. I got pad gra prao and coconut pudding. This is not really a thai restaurant, this is more of hong kong restaurant with thai inspirations. Pad gra prao: flavor was ok, not really spicy at all. Coconut pudding with coconut flakes: firm texture, very good coconut flavor, interesting sauce on it, reminds me of a cheese foam you find on a bubble tea. Good dish. Bathroom: REALLY nice, clean, warm seating and a bidet. Very fancy. Overall: if you are looking for authentic thai food, this is not it. The Coconut pudding is really good, the other stuff is ok but nothing to write home about. Super nice bathroom.
Such large portion sizes here! Definitely worth the bang for your buck. Stopped by for lunch on a random Saturday and they seated us immediately. Service was quick and our wait staff were friendly. Will be back!
Flavorful food, fast and friendly service, capacious space and reasonable pricing - a great experience even for our rushed time. Husband and I were looking for a quick bite before heading to our son's concert. Grandpa Thai caught our attention on Yelp search but it was in the opposite direction. The interior was quite spacious, with a semi-open large kitchen. After sitting down, we told our waitress that we were in a mad rush. She said that any stir-fry could be churned out within a few minutes, and recommended noodles or fried rice. We ordered vegetarian Pad Kee Mao (spicy drunken noodles) and Basil Fried Rice. Sure enough both dishes turned up within a few minutes. The portions were much bigger than we expected - well, no matter, we were hungry! And both dishes tasted fresh, flavorful, authentic and satisfying, with our votes leaning a bit more towards Pad Kee Mao :-). When the waitress mentioned "Tofu" we thought we'd get the usual cubes, but their version was the more fluffy Tofu puff. The menu is bilingual in English and Hong Kong Chinese, to which our Thai waitress explained that it was due to the cultural combination of the owners: one partner is Thai while the other Chinese. Quite a lucky find in the busy area of NYU, the Strand, and Washington Square! read more
Enjoyed my visit here. Inside was nice and spacious, had no issues getting seating. Ordered the Pad Krapow, would definitely suggest. Came out nicely, neat, and has a small discount for NYU students/employees. Dish had a nice heat to it. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area looking for a casual thai place. read more
Located on a quiet street steps from the Washington Square Arch, this is a pleasant, modern lunch spot. The clientele was made up of college students, as we were midway between NYU and Cooper Union campuses, so I felt old. This being a sit down restaurant with table service, the prices were a tad higher than what I would expect for a place suited for college student budgets. The setting was nice with fast, efficient service. As far as my curry, served with white rice, was okay, but I have had better. read more
I dropped by after noticing their really interesting happy hour. They have Thai inspired cocktails like the Thaitini, which is basically a Thai iced tea martini. The drink was fun and worked as the perfect pick me up. Instead of getting coffee, I got both in one for under ten dollars. Most places have an espresso martini, but this one was a bit sweeter and tasted just like Thai iced tea, which I preferred. The bar area was also super eye catching, with an old timey looking Thai bar vibe that felt like something you would see in old movies. That was what caught my attention in the first place when I was walking around looking for a good happy hour. The food menu also looked really interesting, with items I do not usually see at other Thai spots, like Thai hot pot or baked hk style cheese rice/spaghetti. I will definitely be back to try it since everything smelled amazing, even from across the room. read more
I swung by with my friend. We both ordered Thai chicken soup with rice noodles. We both ordered thai iced tea too. They were both delicious. The soup was so good on a windy cold day. I like the coconutty flavor of soup. read more
Overall: C // 3 stars Had high hopes of their intriguing Chinese-Thai flavored menu, but everything was just short of expectations for me. (Pad Thai: D) - This is definitely a Chinese take on Pad Thai, almost to the point of it being primarily a stir fry tomato and egg dish with added noodles and chicken. The flavors are good though, so that's not a problem -- the problem is that there is so much large pieces of onion and green onion in the dish that it detracts from the rest. (Banana Roti: C) - Was really craving this dish all of a sudden so glad to see it exist in NYC. Unfortunately, it didn't really resonate with me the same way before because I think they used the same roti batter to make the roti to go with curry which normally has more layers and is thicker, and the ratio of bananas is significantly lower compared to the roti. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more
Grandpa Thai is one of the most exciting new Thai eateries I've tried in Manhattan in ages. They serve a range of snack foods that I more typically see at Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants (but which I suspect may also be common in Thailand), as well as some unique fusion dishes. We started with dessert, namely the banana roti which was very satisfying without being overly sweet. As an appetizer, we also ordered the red curry cheese fries, which was actually akin to some of the baked pastas you find at HK cha chaan tengs. I enjoyed the appetizers more than my main dish, which was a red curry fried rice with tofu puffs and vegetables. It was still good, but had a bit less gravy than I was anticipating based on the dish name. read more
Great bang for buck local spot. Came here with a group of 8 and were seated immediately. Their menus are all on digital pads, so all items had pictures. My favorites were the fish stew hot pot with lemon, and Tom yum soup. The pad kee mao has a big kick to it, so be warned. They also serve Hong Kong baked rice with cheese! This is is the first Thai place I've seen with Hong Kong dishes, which was a pleasant surprise. The cheese helped cut through the spice. Bonus - if you're an NYU student they offer discount! read more
The Pad Kee Mao was delicious! It was a very big portion, and I liked the spicy kick. I would definitely come back to try other foods. The staff were so friendly, and the food arrived incredibly quickly. They have lots of seating, and it's pretty casual inside read more
1 year ago
So happy to discover another great Thai restaurant in the area! Got the Pad Kra Pow, and it was absolutely delicious here. I really appreciated having the option to get it with or without rice. The lettuce was the perfect combo! Inside, the place has this cool, retro charm too. read more
I wanted to give this a 3 and a half stars, i tried it out today. I got pad gra prao and coconut pudding. This is not really a thai restaurant, this is more of hong kong restaurant with thai inspirations. Pad gra prao: flavor was ok, not really spicy at all. Coconut pudding with coconut flakes: firm texture, very good coconut flavor, interesting sauce on it, reminds me of a cheese foam you find on a bubble tea. Good dish. Bathroom: REALLY nice, clean, warm seating and a bidet. Very fancy. Overall: if you are looking for authentic thai food, this is not it. The Coconut pudding is really good, the other stuff is ok but nothing to write home about. Super nice bathroom. read more
3 months ago
Food looks great! Papaya salad with shrimp is good. Good service. Spacious ambiance, plenty of space read more
3 months ago
- Locale Destination - It's located on E 8th st and between broadway and university pl, Manhattan. Nearby Washington square park. Ambiance: cozy, casual Menu: appetizers, entrees. Drinks like Thai tea Service: very attentive - Gluttony Expedition - Sizzling chicken pot: chicken were a bit overcooked. Flavor was mainly oyster sauce and soy sauce I think. A bit too salty for me but the flavors weren't bad. It was more like Chinese flavor, not so much of Thai flavor. Big portions. Stir-fried eggplant w basil: Eggplants, baby corns, and some veggies. It was seasoned like the chicken. Big portions. - Conqueror's Deduction - We had too similar flavor items, so don't think we can judge well. Better than average for sure. Memorable? Questionable for just 2 items. read more
Thai restaurant w cute interior! The iPad menu with pics was super helpful. We got the set for 2 which was a great value- you get one appetizer, two entrees, a main, and dessert! It was about $70 after membership discount. It was a lot of food and definitely enough for 3 or more people. The food was good but didn't seem the most authentic, the pad thai and pad kee mao had the same noodles and ingredients - only the sauce was different. The chicken cutlet appetizer was crispy, pork stew was also good and very tender. Mango sticky rice was a bit too hard but good flavor! read more
1 year ago
Overall, Grandpa Thai is a nice space with great flavors and really great service! (shout out Naycir our amazing smiling server! Made a quick casual dinner for us so lovely and memorable.) Keep in mind: fusion restaurants often compromise authenticity to meet somewhere in the middle between two cuisines. While this is true here, I would say it certainly leans more toward Thai food but the Hong Kong style influence is present and lends itself to some unique and delicious options! As long as you manage your expectations of "authentic" Thai food, I think the food is good! Came here on a Sunday night and we were seated immediately -- probably 60% full. Pretty spacious and casual inside with a nice mix of booths and tables. Could easily accommodate a big group. The menus are on tablets so it's easy to navigate and everything has pictures. Portions are big, prices are great, and the food is fun. Loved the baked curry fries and I was addicted to the Thai style fried chicken paired with that sweet, sour, and spicy sauce. I think the location is great as it's wedged just about halfway from NYU's campus (btw NYU ID gets 10% off!) and St. Marks, just barely a block down from the 8th St NYU R/W train stops. I went with my partner and tried the Roti with red curry (8/10), Thai style fried chicken (9.5/10), baked curry cheese fries (8/10), and Thai green curry with rice and chicken (7/10). I think next time I go, the fried chicken is a must order and I'll explore different dishes like the banana roti, Thai coconut chicken hotpot, and a stir fried dish (I saw other tables with sizzling pots for the stir fries!). I can't wait to come back! read more
5 months ago
The food is great, the service is good and the environment is nice. Pad Krapow is a very flavorful and satisfying dish. The minced meat is cooked with garlic, chili, and Thai basil, creating a strong and unique aroma. The taste is savory and slightly spicy, which makes it very appetizing. The rice absorbs the sauce well, making every bite rich and delicious. The fried egg on top adds a creamy texture when mixed with the rice. Overall, it is a simple but iconic Thai dish that is perfect for a quick and tasty meal. read more
6 months ago
Hong Kong Style Thai food! A concept I was unfamiliar with but thoroughly enjoyed. The seafood risotto and fried chicken. I went during soft opening phase I believe so there were some kinks they were working out in the service. The space is really huge and the bathroom is really clean! read more
This is a cute place. Staff was so nice and friendly and the portions are huge. We got coconut chicken soup, chicken pad thai and I think pad kee now. Scrumptious! The Thai Red Tea was amazing too. We will go back and get take out for sure read more
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Visited Grandpa Thai near NYU. The location is convenient, right next to the subway. I ordered the House Special Rice Noodle soup which is their version of Kuay Teow Tom Yum without the sugar. The lemongrass and chilli heavy broth is refreshing and tasty. The service is very polite and attentive. The inside of restaurant is modern, and very clean. read more
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Best Thai place near NYU!!! Food is amazing and service is amazing. My personal favorite is the fried tofu and charcoal pork neck ! read more
1 year ago
My new favorite Thai place. I love the vibe. All the dishes are delicious. Happy Hours from 5-8:30pm. read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
Tried Leng Saap, and for $20, the portions were totally worth it! The waiter insisted that we eat the ribs with hands. No worries, we're wild enough to ditch the fork and knife! Seriously though, the ribs were amazing. The meat near the bone was super flavorful, tender and juicy. Stir-fried veggies with shrimp paste - The shrimp paste added so much flavor, and the crispy garlic on top made it anything but boring! Charcoal-grilled pork neck - Sweet, smoky pork paired with crunchy lettuce was a perfect combo. Thai coconut chicken hotpot - Different from the coconut chicken hotpot I've had in Shenzhen. The chicken here seemed roasted, which gave it a unique twist. The broth was creamy white and rich in coconut flavor, loaded with tofu puffs, fish cakes, bamboo shoots, and more. At $20, this hotpot was a great deal! Wrapped it all up with Mango Sago for dessert--thick and rich mango goodness! They also have a whole series of cheese-baked dishes that I'm eyeing for my next visit. Can't wait to try them out! read more
1 year ago
Tried this Thai restaurant for the first time and it was great! I ordered the Pad See Ew and it was absolutely delicious - the noodles were perfectly cooked, the sauce was rich but not too heavy, and the portion was generous. Friendly service and quick food. Definitely coming back to try more dishes! read more
11 months ago
We like the food very much and it's close to NYU campus . The service is amazing . Great place to come read more
1 year ago
I ordered the pad thai and the mango sticky rice. The portion of the pad thai was worth the money for sure. The mango sticky rice was really good, and it even came with sago. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. And the staff was friendly which is always a plus read more
1 year ago
Worst thai i've ever had. The food tasted so bad i couldn't even eat half so i paid and left. Got pad kee mao and 2 other dishes they were all 0/10 read more
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