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MayRee

4.6 (125 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Alisa J.

Absolutely loved the food here. The pumpkin curry was flavorful and perfect amount of spice. The morokot cocktail was very very good. Probably my favorite Thai restaurant cocktail so far. Very nice and cozy atmosphere. Great service as well. Would highly recommend!

Green Curry
Laila F.

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night with a party of 4 at 730. The restaurant was crowded but we were able to get a table within 15 minutes! We were also pleasantly surprised to learn that they have a happy hour that ends at 8 pm with drinks discounted as well as discount on edamame and spring rolls (we got the rolls and they were great!) Super cute vibey ambiance. Service was quick and food came out super fast. This was one of the best Thai spots we've had in the city with great prices. We tried the: - green curry: 5/5 amazing spice level and so flavorful, comes with rice - pad kee mao- 5/5 also incredible - basil fried rice- 5/5 AMAZING spice, we got with veggies which was so good - Kra pao with pork- 5/5 this was one of our favorites -hed Tod- 3.5/5- only thing I probably wouldn't order again, needed more salt and flavor Highly recommend this spot.

Roti Nam Keang
Jason W.

A really solid Thai place in the East Village that I can see myself going back to many times. MayRee seems to focus on southern Thai food and brings on some great Thai flavors. We had the Tom Yum Goong which was delicious, one of the better iterations I've had, and the Roti Nam Kaeng which featured a rich roti and tasty curry. MayRee is pretty casual and the restaurant leans on the louder side. It's a great place to meet up with friends and eat tasty Thai food with a cocktail in hand.

Mango Sticky Rice
Lila L.

On a hot humid Sunday at 1:30pm, we walked into the restaurant and were the only diners there. The place was cozy with plants and intricate Thai decors. We ordered: - Somtum Papaya salad: can't go wrong with this classic, though the fish sauce is a tad more pungent compared to other papaya salads I've had - Kaeng Phed Ped (roasted duck curry): The duck was tender, and the curry had a sweet and tangy flavor from the pineapple & lychee. - Pad Mee Kati (vermicelli noodle w/ crab meat): Solid choice. The flavor on the noodles were on the milder side, so it was a good balance. It came with egg noodles, bean sprouts, and dried chili pepper on the side, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to mix it in or it just could've been cooked together instead being placed on the side - Mango Sticky Rice: 5/5! the mango was perfectly ripe and sweet, paired with the slightly salted sticky rice and coconut sauce on the side. Perfect combo - Manee cocktail: refreshing and light, highly recommend Service was attentive and fast. One con was there's no AC in the restaurant on a 88 degree day, only fans so it was quite warm. Overall, a strong contender amongst all the Thai restaurants nearby.

Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Nicole K.

Really really great Thai spot in the east village. Spicy basil fried rice was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more

Park Mor
Ruby C.

This low-key Thai restaurant has quietly earned recognition, being featured in the Michelin Guide for two years in a row since its opening. Nestled on a quiet street in the East Village, MayRee offers a homey and authentic Southern Thai cuisine.   In my opinion, most Thai restaurants in NYC are either "good" or "very good," and MayRee easily falls into the "very good" category, with its delicious food, drinks, and warm service. *Park Mor $15 ** I always order park mor, a sweet peanut steamed dumpling, whenever I spot it on the menu, as it's a rare find. It quickly became our favorite dish of the night. The chewy dumpling skin encased a peanut filling that was crunchy, sweet and savory. The dumplings were also beautifully presented in shades of blue and white. *Somtum $16 My all-time favorite thai appetizer. Crunchy, tangy and refreshing. Be warned--they really mean it when they say "medium spicy".   *Kaeng Phed Ped $31** We've had crispy duck curry at several Thai spots, and this one served the most tender duck by far. The curry was addictive, with pineapple, lychee, and cherry tomatoes simmered in the rich and spicy curry sauce. We couldn't stop digging into the dish--it was that delicious.   *Pad Mee Kati $27 It was a southern thai style sautéed vermicelli noodles, topped with lump crab meat and omelette. Not only was it picture-perfect, but it was also absolutely delicious. I especially enjoyed the thin, chewy noodles. *Fried Ice Cream $12 Undoubtedly a showstopper. I was stunned to see the ice cream not melting in the fried ice cream! It was coated in breadcrumbs, garnished with coconut flakes and chocolate drizzle. Then the server set it aflame, turning it into a mini fire show. The crust did have a taste of alcohol for the flaming purpose, and was a tad too thick for my liking.   *Lychee Thai Tea $6 Very refreshing and served with real lychee. Less heavy than an actual thai iced tea because it didn't have milk in it. *Prysob (Mekhong rum, mango, lime, honey) $17 Our server strong recommended this cocktail to us. It was served with a slice of dried mango. Sweet and tropical. I personally disliked alcohol, but this drink was so smooth and sweet that I would have thought it was just a juice!!

Pad see ew
Anushka M.

Great Thai food! I loved my pad see ew. We started with the roti mataba which was good and had a really good sauce with it. We also tried a rice dumpling app which name I can't remember but it was ok. My entree was delicious. I loved my pad see ew, and I tried some of the green curry and drunken noodles as well which were all great. We were a party of 4 that walked in and had to wait maybe 10 minutes before a table was ready on a Saturday night. It was overall a great spot!

Lauren S.

MayRee in New York, NY specializes in Southern Thai food and it's right in the LES! They have a cute cocktail bar to make some delicious cocktails to go with their delicious Thai food. They have a great happy hour! Mayree has the Thai classics along with some specials like the roasted duck curry. You can't go wrong here! Malai()- Malibu Coconut Rum/Homemade Coconut mixed/Pineapple juice/ Topped Maekhong Rum and Coconut IceCream Lumpao ()- Phraya Rum/Peychaud's Bitter/ Pineapple juice/Lime juice/syrup KAENG PHED PED- Roasted duck curry with pineapple, lychee, tomato, chili paste and coconut milk served with jasmine rice BACON HOR NAM/ Deep fried Thai pork sausages wrapped with bacon served with sweet chili sauce SOMTUM- Papaya salad with green papaya, tomato, chili, peanut, string beans, fresh lime juice with a choice of Original style with dried shrimp or Esan style with fermented fish sauce and salted crab PAD KEE MAO- Stir fried wide noodle with egg, bell pepper, onion, fresh chili and fresh basil

Josh W.

Mayree is an incredible east village destination! This warm and cozy Thai restaurant boasts friendly staff, phenomenal cocktails, and delicious food! It was an amazing experience from the moment I walked in. Some of the highlights of this visit were the roti nam keang, the park mor, and the benjawan cocktail. This is one of the better Thai restaurants I've been to in NYC, and it is certainly understandable as to why it has been included in the Michelin Guide. I will be returning soon!

Kayla Y.

No wait on a Saturday night which was great! Located on a side street, the inside of the restaurant was super clean and well decorated. The service was fast and the servers were attentive, constantly refilling our waters and asking if we needed anything. The food itself was great! Our noodle dish contained a good lump of crab, though the taste of the dish was mild, which is a bit unexpected with Thai food. Our seafood curry dish was very good and the clams were super fresh! This place was solid but the price point for Thai food was a bit high, but I guess for the ingredients used it made sense.

Chandni N.

Absolutely amazing, the food the ambiance the service was all amazing. This is a hidden gem in the east village.

Cheryl G.

They've got authentic Tom Yum soup (so hard to find!) and the special Halloween drinks are adorable!    - @GoerToEat

Yuelin L.

Came here to try this MICHELIN-recommended spot specializing in Southern Thai cuisine. The restaurant successfully creates a cozy, storytelling vibe, and the cocktail menu is a strong point. The signature Mayree drink (pandan/cucumber) was a refreshing, creative start. Dish Breakdown: The flavor execution in the Tom Yum Soup and Pad Krapow was excellent--complex and authentic. The Fried Chicken Tendons were unique, featuring a great crispy texture and bold fish sauce seasoning. Honest Feedback: While I appreciated the bold, authentic direction of the cuisine, the saltiness was unfortunately overwhelming in every dish we ordered. It really detracted from the nuanced flavors. This might be their standard or just a one-time issue, but as a friendly piece of advice, if you are sensitive to salt, you should certainly request "Less Salt" or "Easy on the Fish Sauce" when placing your order. This place has great potential, and I hope the seasoning consistency improves.

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4.3
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Get bar staff, very attentive. Good happy hour @ 4:30pm to 7pm. Good happy hour cocktails. Not too…read moreloud during happy hour.

Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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2.3 mi
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I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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4.3
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Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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0.4 mi
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Have I found a new favorite bar?! I've heard nothing but good things about this place, and it still…read moreexceeded my expectations. The vibe is super chill, fun, and welcoming. The concept is simple: tell the bartenders what type of liquor and flavors you enjoy, and they create a custom cocktail just for you. I think it helps to go in with a few ideas, but if you give them some creative freedom, they can really surprise you. I honestly cannot remember all the ingredients in my drinks, but I do remember loving every sip. Such a unique spot and a fun experience. Definitely small inside so you may have to wait awhile. I only wish I lived closer!

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0.8 mi
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Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

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