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    Pranakhon Thai Restaurant

    4.5 (792 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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    Angelo B.

    Surprised this place has such high reviews. Its very standard Thai food. I ordered beef on basil fried rice + egg yolk (can't remember the name). The beef was cooked really well and was tasty, but the rice was way too salty. Fortunately they were generous with the beef. At $35 though, they probably should have been. My friend had pork over rice (lunch special), and they were really stingy with his pork. Dish consisted mainly of rice. Service was fine

    Garden Roll
    Peyton L.

    Was very lucky to get into this super busy Thai place and so glad we did! This is a very well-run establishment. Orders are taken and placed immediately and food is brought out quickly. Loved not having to sit around waiting. The garden roll was so fresh, bursting with veggies and the sauce it came with was really good. The pad Thai with chicken was delicious. The pad se-we's noodles we felt were slightly rubbery but by no means terrible.

    Curry Pancake
    Maria R.

    The inside of the restaurant is styled really cool with the feel of being in a different country. There is a huge space in the restaurant, which can accommodate large and small groups alike. Definitely make a reservation so you can get a table because it's popular. The lights kept flicking in and out strangely and dimming and undimming which was strange. They told us we only had the table for 1.5 hours. In my entire life and in Michelin and non- Michelin alike experiences, this was the first time I've ever been given a time limit to eat. Wild! We were a group of four and were offered sparkling or tap. When we drank the water though, they never proactively brought more, we had to ask. I ordered a super refreshing mocktail with orange in it that was better than I expected. My biggest qualm with the menu is that the spice levels were off from expected, which is sad as someone who can't tolerate much spice. Had I known things were low in spice generally, we would have actually all ordered differently. That said, everything we got ranged from excellent to good, with most things in the very good realm. Our order included: Appetizers (amazing): pork belly (not spicy), curry pancake Mains: -Pad Thai: very good -Pad Se-Ew chicken: excellent, not spicy -Short Rib Massaman: excellent, spice level warning felt fake and if I had known, I would have gotten it instead of the Se-Ew -Massaman curry: good, also not spicy Overall, already recommended this spot to friends and really enjoyed it! Solid spot that could be exceptional with a few tweaks of being more attentive to drinks, explaining the spice levels, and figuring out the lighting variations.

    Maxwell L.

    A Michelin Bib Gourmand establishment that fits comfortably in NYC's amazing Thai food scene. Food: We got various dishes family style including papaya salad, pranakhon salad, crab fried rice, khao soi haeng, pla nung manow (fish), and duck curry. The highlights were the dry khao soi, a contrast of stir fried egg noodles and hard crispy noodles in delicious, spicy aromatics and tender slices of beef, and the duck curry, creamy and gently spiced red curry with a plump juicy piece of duck on top. Flavors were hitting nicely. Another sleeper hit was the papaya salad. Not too sour or fishy, and just right. Service: Excellent Ambiance: Vibrant trendy decor calling back to its Thai street food roots. It's a beautiful space. Playful while also being respectful.

    Curry Pancake
    Sarah C.

    some dishes are definitely better than others! the crispy duck was pretty dry and tough unfortunately. the soft shell crab curry was a little too sweet and pretty simple, I wish there were more ingredients. overall still many menu options!

    Henry H.

    We were looking for a dinner spot close to the Drunken Shakespeare performance we would be seeing later. This spot had something for everyone -- and all of our dietary restrictions. I appreciated the gluten free and vegan options. The red curry dish was excellent, while others also enjoyed their various meals. The wait staff was incredibly efficient and pleasant. And the food was delivered quickly and was delicious. There are many Thai places to try in NYC, make sure this one is at the top of your list.

    Tony Y.

    I read that Pranakhon was amazing and figured I'd have to check it out. Located near Union Square, the restaurant itself is spacious. You really got the vibe that you were in a section of Thailand, and I guess that was the point. It was a hot day and although they had AC, the restaurant was still a bit warm. We ordered the Mama More Fire, Bamee Ped, and the Pad Krapow. To be honest, the food was just okay. It's like a 3/3.5. The service was about the same. There's nothing wrong with these dishes but they're far from the best I've had. There are better options for Thai if I'm being honest. I don't think we'll be back again. Especially when there are so many better options in the city.

    Chicken Green Curry
    Simran K.

    The craving for mango sticky rice brought us here, and the rest of the meal was a mix of pleasant surprises and a few misses. The space itself is lively, with beautifully done interiors that really set the mood for a fun dining experience. Here's what we tried: - Somtum salad (3.5/5) was enjoyable overall, though slightly saltier than I prefer. - Chicken green curry (3.5/5) had good flavor but leaned mild on spice and felt a bit light on the chicken. - Crab fried rice (4.5/5) stood out--well-executed and flavorful, though the accompanying condiment tipped a bit too salty. - Curry-paste stuffed mussels (3.5/5) had great taste, but the mussels were slightly overcooked for my liking. - Mango sticky rice (4.5/5), which lived up to expectations--while the mangoes weren't the sweetest, the dish had all the right elements and balance. While the back room we were seated in was visually stunning, the air conditioning was limited. That said, the staff was very attentive and thoughtful in bringing over a mini fan (upon request) to make things more comfortable Overall, the experience felt a bit hit-or-miss, but also left us wondering if we may have overlooked some of their standout dishes.

    Inside
    Angela L.

    We were a walk in for dinner and so we had to wait around 40 minutes. It's more spacious than what you see from the outside. The restaurant has two levels and it is very popular. This spot I believe has a bib gourmand which helps with popularity. Food wise the fish we got was the best and the pad Thai was just okay -- too salty. The service was efficient, you can only be seated for 90 minutes.

    Tofu jian
    Erica W K.

    Busy during dinner hours! Finally got a reservation to try their food. The decoration is fun and inspired by Thai elements. We got seated in a busy area and the waiters were still attentive. We ordered: - Fried taro: 5/5 - was the highlight, I'm biased because I love taro. The tofu skin is thin and crispy. The taro is well cooked. The combo works so well together. - Tofu jian: 4/5 - the steamed tofu was silky. The flavor was great. The spices were on point.

    Teresa S.

    2nd time at pranakhon and this time I came as a walk in during lunch hours. I wished the workers a happy thai new years and that went ignored and felt like the hostess were stuck up. Service wasnt good and we had to flag down someone for assistance multiple times. Kept it simple this time and got the chicken fried rice and the roast pork w egg noodles dish. It wasnt out of this world and ive had better. It was good but not great. We asked for our food to go and they took so long we just left. Wont be coming back, the customer service needs to be worked on.

    Rebecca N.

    This place had rave reviews and a Michelin rating so I was excited to try, but it was pretty mid. We tried the crab fried rice and one of the beef noodles. The crab fried rice was decent but tasted pretty standard. The beef noodles were just okay. The place was bustling, very busy on a late Thursday night. Definitely make a reservation at least a few days in advance. I don't think I'd come back unfortunately.

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    Kobe Z.

    I enjoyed the ambiance of this thai restaurant. The wait staff were all wearing motorcycle taxi uniforms and very friendly, greeting us on the way in and out of the restaurant. We tried the pork mussaman and the steamed branzino. Each dish came with a bowl of rice! From what I tasted, the mussaman is like a red curry, but more mild so it had the coconut milk and sweetness flavor aspects. The potato chunks added texture to the curry and melts in your mouth! The branzino was deboned, served with a bit of green vegetables, and the waiter drizzled more of the tangy, savory sauce upon serving the dish. Quite yummy!

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    Do they serve luch seven days a week?

    Yes they do, but during a specific time period, as they then close to prep for dinner! I'd recommend checking their website, or better yet, calling ahead of time to see what their lunch hours are!

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    Mitr Thai - Short Rib Prik Kang (~$37)

    Mitr Thai

    4.6(913 reviews)
    1.7 miMidtown West

    Came here on a Thursday night and the place was about 90% at capacity downstairs. I didn't go…read moreupstairs, so not sure how busy it was. But the employees were everywhere and they look to be working in unison with each other. It almost felt like a fine dining restaurant without quite the price tag. I would strongly recommend you make a reservation. The tables are not that big so you might want to think about ordering too much food. You only get 90 minutes to dine, but our server was a little generous with that time limit as there wasn't any one waiting when we left. All of the dishes we ordered was good in it's own right. The pork belly fried rice had a hint of sweetness to it. I think it might be tamarind or something. But I could totally be off based. The crispy bits of pork belly added a nice texture. It's nothing like I've ever had before. The short ribs was fantastic. Full of flavor and fall of the bones tender. The papaya salad is something that was very familiar to all of the others I've had. Very comforting. Overall, I would definitely come back here and receiving great service on top of the great tasting food was all I could have asked for.

    really nice restaurant! we went here on a weekend without a reservation, and they seated us in…read moreabout 30 minutes. there is a dining maximum of 90 minutes. the menu is very expansive, with items ranging from all parts of thailand. service is fast and attentive. thai iced tea - normal, nothing unique roti and dipping curry - SO FUCKING GOODOODODODODO the roti has such a buttery flaky quality that just SOAKS up the rich curry soft shell crab - really good, deep umami flavor with a crispy exterior. lovely creamy curry that its sitting on! short rib - yummy curry and spicy! tender beef and delicious texture! overall great quality food

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    Main Dining Room

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    Short Rib Prik Kang

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    Dagg Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai with beef

    Dagg Thai Restaurant

    4.4(162 reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown East
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    I haven't been here for dinner but for a quick lunch this place is the best!…read more Slightly elevated lunch experience and a little on the pricy side but the quality is great. Everything tastes really fresh, veggies are always perfect, and their tofu is outstanding, so flavorful. The space is beautiful and I'd love to come back for dinner sometime but I'm just not in this area often for dinner. Service is also warm and friendly, super welcoming. Love the pad see ew but honestly every dish I've tried has been great.

    A favorite of coworkers who hit this for lunch, popped in for a dinner celebration…read more The decor is simple and clean, liked that - seated at a table that was a little on the small side (one guy had a stool that had no back but at least was against the wall) - on a Monday night at 9p they were still busy but fit our group of six in. They had a very respectable pad see ew beef - sweet and savory, good amount of egg, a little stronger bitter broccoli but otherwise a good dish, good quantity to fill you up even though in the bowl it seemed smaller than it actually was with the rice noodle cooked well. The steamed sea bass with garlic and lime (Pla Neueng Manow) had beautifully cooked sea bass with a very nice spicy/sour/savory green garlic sauce which I'll have to try again. The fried version is supposedly very good, too, and the one person that always gets the basil fried rice had a wonderful aroma that we'll have to try again later. Mango sticky rice was a tasty dessert (although we probably didn't need the 3 orders they recommended for our table of 6), though usually like I like the purple rice version better, and came with a very cute shovel spoon. They gave a free birthday dessert of caramel delight which was ok, crumbly and sweet (I'm not a caramel fan but others liked it). Overall, good experience and solid food - while not the best Thai I've ever had, this certainly is a keeper for the Midtown East area. Will come again soon to try the lunch specials! Service was a little slow due to how busy they were, but do appreciate the birthday candle for the birthday friend!

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    Green curry

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    Charoen Krung Thai - Drunken Noodle

    Charoen Krung Thai

    4.7(452 reviews)
    2.0 miMidtown East
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    Charoen Krung is a great option if you want to try more than the usual Thai favorites. The standout…read morefor us was the Panang Short Ribs. The meat was incredibly tender and practically fell apart with a fork, while the Panang curry was creamy, rich, savory, slightly sweet, and moderately spicy without overpowering the dish. We also enjoyed the appetizers, Pad Thai, dessert, and cocktails. Everything was presented beautifully, and the live music added a fun, relaxed energy to the evening without making it difficult to enjoy the meal. Good food, creative drinks, and a lively atmosphere--especially if you visit on a night with live music. The Panang Short Ribs alone are worth coming back for.

    If you've ever needed a recommendation for amazing #ThaiCuisine in NYC, here's mine of…read more @charoenkrung_nyc Charoen Krung Thai Restaurant & Bar is one of the closest things to taking a trip to #Thailand without needing a passport or plane ticket! A quick ride on the LIRR or E Train will have you enjoying some of the best Thai food NYC has to offer. For me it all started with their Shrimp Croquettes that were fried to perfection and packed with flavor, then it was the Crispy Pork Belly, and for a second, I had to ask myself, am I in the Dominican Republic?! The crunch, seasoning, and flavor in every bite let me know immediately that they understood the crispy pork belly assignment! Let's not forget the cocktails! Each drink paired beautifully with the appetizers and dishes throughout our dining experience. Now, let's talk about the entrées. Their menu ranges from specialty seafood dishes to authentic, modern Thai cuisine. As a seafood lover, I especially appreciated the generous amount of Lump Crab meat in the Southern Crab Curry. The flavor was rich, comforting, and absolutely worth ordering. But the unexpected STAR of the night was the #TaroCustard! Who knew that the "everything bagel energy" could transfer so effortlessly into a dessert?! It was those crispy fried shallots that did it for me! If you're a true #Foodie, you already know sometimes it's that unexpected flavor assist/combination that creates pure magic on your tongue. I've had some great Thai Food Experiences in NYC but Charoen Krung Restaurant & Bar has now entered the chat as my new found favorite! The next time you're in New York City searching for exceptional Thai food, make sure to check out @charoenkrung_nyc. A true jewel of Thai cuisine in New York City! #FoodReview

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    Bar by entry

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    Summer Rolls (Pork&Shrimp)

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    Thai Villa

    Thai Villa

    4.4(5.3k reviews)
    0.4 miFlatiron
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    The BLUF | The Chilean Sea Bass, Pad Se-Ew, and Royal Pad Thai are reasons to come back. The prices…read moreare NYC expensive. The Vibe | Chill. Chic decor with a modern Thai style. The Service | Average. 20% automatic gratuity (for our party of five; not sure if that is standard for all). There were a lot of people bringing plates, removing plates, and at the front of the house. The Food | Por Pia Tod (3/5) was average, nothing special. Pad Se-Ew (4/5) was good and flavorful. We ordered two with shrimp and one chicken: the shrimp was a little overcooked but super flavorful. If it had something with a crunch - peanuts or otherwise - it would have been 5/5 for me. Thai Fried Rice (3/5) was just ok. Chilean Sea Bass (5/5) was cooked to perfection and it was the best tasting dish on the table, and it was the most beautiful dish. The Dranks | The Mango Sunrise was outstanding. Thai Villa...please share the recipe or please confirm what I think the ingredients are: mango puree, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. It was our third visit to Thai Villa. The two previous visit, I ordered the Royal Pad Thai which was bon appetit.

    I've been wanting to try this place for over a year and finally got to go. We ordered 10 things. 5…read moreapps, 5 entrees. Exceptional, must-get dishes: -Royal pad thai, the egg wrap sold me. And the noodles were very chewy and springy. Spicy too. LOVED. -Panang curry- I don't even care for curry but this was really the best curry I've had. The perfect glossy consistency and the flavors were balanced, also spicy. -Summer special: soft shell crab. Incredible. Deep fried crab legs served on a bed of thai basil salad- eating whole basil leaves with the shattering crab legs... don't miss this one. -Basil fried rice, so spicy, so good. -Tom Yum, my uncle said it was one of the best hems ever had. -Papaya Salad- a great refreshing side and also incredibly spicy. Forgettable dishes: -Chicken satay, very small. Standard. -Thai moneybags, beautiful presentation but the filling tastes like potatoes, are they usually potatoes? Tastes like a bland samosa. -Red curry: just wasn't a huge fan of it. -Roti: I didn't get to try it, so I will forget about it. They're really pushy about the 90 minute time limit. I think they should think about how much we ordered and be more lenient but they weren't so lenient. I still really loved my experience and would go again.

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    Inside of restaurant

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    Scallop Skewers (~$16)

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    Sabai Thai - Massaman Curry

    Sabai Thai

    4.3(624 reviews)
    0.9 miFlatiron, Midtown East
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    The first thing you'll notice is how beautiful the space is. Gorgeous interiors, a warm atmosphere,…read moreand genuinely friendly hosts made for a great first impression. We started with the curry puffs and satay buns, both of which were easy wins. No complaints, I would happily order them again. The Khao Soi was the highlight of my meal. Rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. I love when restaurants get this right. They also do super thin noodles in the khao soi which is a plus for me. I also tried a little bit of the crab fried rice which was also incredible. I also ordered the lychee mocktail. The drink itself was fairly average, but it came with a lychee mochi that completely stole the show. I honestly enjoyed the mochi more than the drink itself. Overall, this is just good, no-nonsense Thai food. Nothing feels overly gimmicky. The restaurant focuses on solid flavors, a beautiful space, and warm hospitality. I'd happily come back to work my way through more of the menu.

    It was very easy to make a reservation. The ambiance and decor were so romantic and cozy. We…read morestarted off with the drinks. I ordered a delicious lychee Martini. For appetizers, we ordered the Sate, curry puff, chicken dumpling and shrimps. Everything was on point. The main course was the shrimp dish, chicken and tofu panang was our favorite. The fried rice and pad tai were just about okay. We ended the night with free celebration dessert my loved ones birthday celebration

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    Sabai Thai - $16: curry puff

    $16: curry puff

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