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    SaiTong Thai

    4.5 (436 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    papaya salad
    Morlene C.

    Walked in on a Wednesday night after watching a Broadway show in the area and was seated right away. Not all midtown restaurants stay open past 10, and I was relieved to find their kitchen going strong at that hour, as well as their dining space, which was full. Turned out it was for good reason because their food was delicious. My friend and I were hoping to eat at a restaurant nearby specializing in crab, but they closed much earlier. Fortunately for us, SaiTong's menu had plenty of crab on it, and we decided to double up and make each of our entree's a crab one. The black spaghetti crab curry and crab curry noodles advertised themselves as being very different dishes in both presentation and ingredients but ended up tasting kind of similar. One was topped with deep fried crab and used a different type of noodle than the other, but the sauces were so similar. This is not to say that they didn't taste good, but I would've preferred more variance. I'm glad we got an order of papaya salad to cut the richness of the other dishes, and I also appreciated it had a nice level of heat in it. Our servers were really friendly without being overbearing, and let us linger for a bit even after we paid the bill, as it was their last seating for the evening. There are so many excellent Thai restaurants in the city and I'd put SaiTong firmly in the category of perfectly solid spots to get your Thai fix, with some special dishes on the chef's menu worth checking out.

    Pad Se Ew (delicious)
    Maria Gracias H.

    Pros: @ Our party of five was seated immediately even without a reservation, which we appreciated. @ Loved the upscale ambiance -- very welcoming and comfortable for lunch. @ Beef Pad See Ew was delicious and well-balanced in flavor. @ The Green Curry was the standout -- rich, flavorful, probably the best dish we ordered. @ Mango Sticky Rice was top-notch! Cons: @ The bok choy was too SALTY! @ The pineapple fried rice was also overly SALTY! When we mentioned this to the waitress, she responded that the dishes were "meant to be salty and should be eaten with rice." As Southeast Asians, we understand how Thai dishes balance soy sauce, fish sauce, and seasoning, but this felt genuinely over-salted rather than well-seasoned. This feedback is meant to be constructive. It would be great if staff could acknowledge customer concerns more openly instead of sounding defensive, as hospitality is not only about good food but also about how feedback is handled!! Because of the overly salty dishes and the response to our feedback, I'm deducting stars. Overall, the ambiance and some dishes were excellent, but there is room for improvement.

    Short rib curry
    Anne F.

    It is often so difficult to find a good restaurant in the theater district, but I am so glad to have found SaiTong Thai. I came here with a group of six on a weeknight with no reservations. We were seated immediately on the second floor. The restaurant had a chic, sophisticated interior, with black and gold accents and wood furniture. A large spiral fringe chandelier hung from the ceiling. While the environment indeed was upscale, the food still retained that cozy, home-cooked element known to Thai cuisine. I split the short rib curry and pork cheek with my husband. The curry was creamy with a kick of heat. The beef pull-apart tender. I'm salivating just thinking about it now. The pork cheek was delicious as well. It had the taste and texture of pork belly, which paired splendidly with the sweet and tangy fish sauce it came with. Others from my party ordered the masaman curry and a type of noodle (I think it was the pad kee mao?), and they all approved of their dishes. The drinks were wonderful as well, so distinctly Thai and inventive. I highly doubt you'll find anything here that isn't excellent.

    Matcha cocktail
    Mirei K.

    Best tomyum I've had in my life! So delicious and very filling! I also tried their pad thai which I thought it was just okay, I thought it needed more flavor. Mango sticky rice was good but the mango itself was not really sweet which was kinda disappointing. I did really enjoy the ambiance but I felt that the service wasn't that good. We did go during happy hour and the drinks were really good.

    Checking this place out....trekking in the snow!
    Nina S.

    Braved the snow storm to check this place out. I was craving Thai and this place was not too far from the hotel and close to theaters. I didn't mind getting seated at the bar. I got to watch the bartender making various delicious looking cocktails. The delicious smell from the kitchen as I sat and looked through the menu made my mouth water! Under Chef's Signature Dishes, I was debating among Black Spaghetti Pad Cha, Black Spaghetti Crab Curry, or Beef Steak with Tallow Fried Rice. The server suggested the Beef Steak with Tallow Fried Rice because it's newly added to their menu (I don't see it on their online menu). I'm glad I followed her suggestion because IT WAS SO GOOD! Thai-style beef fried rice cooked with beef tallow, served with grilled steak. The beef was cooked perfectly, medium rare and was so flavorful. The rice is full of flavor too! It comes with a dipping sauce and drizzling it on the meat just added another level of yumminess! Staff were very friendly. Bartender carried a friendly conversation but also let me enjoy my dinner in peace. The server checked on me every so often which was nice. In the end, I was telling the manager how much I liked their decoration, he invited me to look upstairs as well. Their upstairs is nicely decorated as well and has its own bar. Perfect for a private party! I would love to go back and try their other dishes.

    Thai iced tea
    Mike Z.

    I love trying out Thai restaurants and my experience at SaiTong reinforces my predilection! I sat as a solo diner at the bar for the restaurant week menu, and all the savory dishes were impressive. The two appetizers of the wings and the pork puff (a great recommendation from the bartender) were outstanding. The branzino coated in tuneric and spices was also amazing, and there was SO MUCH FOOD offered! The only slight downside was that it was not mango season, and the restaurant replaces mangos with ice cream in their dessert for the time being. It was still a tasty dessert, but can't beat the real thing.

    Mojito
    Shirrell H.

    Cute spot. Although there were no available reservations under resy I called and they were able to get my friend and I one. Food came out pretty quickly. The crab fried rice was delicious. Thick pieces of crab meat. I requested sweet chilli sauce to add to it and I wasn't charged extra like some places. I do wish it came with my rice. I had calamari as my app and it was decent. The ambiance was giving date night, solo or even girls dinner. I would def return

    Grilled Turmeric Branzino
    Chen H.

    One of my go to places and love their more advanced and modern dish options. Service is always quick and friendly. Perfect for any occasions. We especially loved the chicken dish and the two tones of noodles were quite fun to mix and match with.

    Jody W.

    Found SaiTong Thai on Yelp and made a reservation by calling (albeit a bit late...so we could only get a 6:15 meal time...but we had a show starting at 7:30 nearby). We arrived a bit early and asked if we could sit at the bar and have dinner (instead of waiting to get started at 6:15). Accommodated immediately. Ordered drinks and chicken satay. Then we ordered the green curry and crab fried rice (I had read that was one of the most popular dishes). The satay was one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked with strong lemongrass flavor...SO good. The green curry reminded us of our trip to Thailand-spot on with some kick. Crab fried rice was decadent and buttery. Service was great and I enjoyed my special cocktail to start. (XiJoy: Cointreau, sesame oil, lime juice, simple Syrup, orange bitters). I expected it to be savory, but it was mild and just sweet enough. The vibe here is very trendy and upscale.

    Dry mix noodle
    Cheryll V.

    First time visiting SaiTong Thai after watching a show on Christmas Eve, and it did not disappoint. The location is excellent--conveniently close to the theater--and the staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The food is elevated, high-end Thai cuisine. Our daughter loved the guava breeze mocktails and the Thai tea. The green curry had the perfect am of coconut and spice, and the crab fried rice was packed with generous pieces of crab meat. Every dish we tried was full of flavor--honestly, it's hard to describe just how good it all was. You'll just have to come and experience it for yourself.

    Cee E.

    This was our first time at SaiTong Thai, and it was the perfect pre-show dinner. Conveniently located in the theater district, the restaurant has only been open for about a year but you wouldn't know it from the level of service, high-quality food, and trendy ambience. We came on a busy Friday night with a reservation, but we were running late. Fortunately, they were able to accommodate us and push our table by about 30 minutes. One person in our party is disabled, and the staff was kind enough to ask if stairs were okay, which I thought was very thoughtful and considerate. We were seated immediately. The menu was impressive. Thai classics on the last page, but also a number of seasonal dishes and chef's specialties that really caught my eye. There's a strong seafood presence too: whole fish, soft shell crab, lobster, and other proteins you don't often see on most Thai menus. The cuisine definitely feels elevated. Our waitress was pleasant and helpful when I asked for recommendations. The food arrived quickly, and we were able to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed before the show. I ordered the fried branzino with garlic, which was delightful. It was light, aromatic, and full of flavor. My husband had the drunken noodles, moderately spicy and nicely sauced and seasoned. I also really loved the ambience. The décor is beautiful, with golden motifs across the ceiling that make the space feel warm and stylish. We will definitely be back.

    Cocktails
    Taylor K.

    I had a great experience here! The service was quick, all the staff were very nice and the food was awesome. I enjoyed the drinks but the main dishes were the stand out. The dishes were actually spicy which I find hard to find at a lot of restaurants. Plus the portions were very generous! The spring rolls were a bit bland but otherwise I enjoyed everything and will be back!

    Creamy Tom Yum Seafood Soup
    Cassandra O.

    Came here with my sister at 6:30 on a Thursday with no reservation. The staff was absolutely so kind and welcoming and efficient. The place was packed but they were able to seat us within ten minutes! The decor in this restaurant is absolutely beautiful and great for a dinner date. We ordered the creamy seafood tom yum and the curry roti appetizer, and we were stuffed. The food came out quickly and was delicious! A little pricey but I expected that going in. If I found myself with a guest craving Thai food, I'd definitely keep this place in mind.

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    Loved the food especially the short rib yummy! It was a good find while on vacation and near The Civilian Hotel.

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    Good food. Excellent service. I went for a pre-theater dinner and was seated right away.

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    This was our last night in New York after 6 glorious days! We wanted something close to our hotel,…read moresomething a bit different than what we had been eating and I needed some spice! Charoen Krung did not disappoint, I got the Drunken noodle with chicken and it was delicious!!! Just the right amount of spice not over powering but you know it's there. My mom was going to get the Pad Thai but decided to venture out and get the Pad-Se-Ew with chicken the portions were huge! We also ordered Spring rolls to start, they were piping hot and crunchy. Our server was so sweet and helpful when we ordered she made sure that we didn't have any allergies and that our tolerance for spice was good for what we ordered. She was very attentive with filling up waters and checking in on how we were doing throughout the meal. The vibe inside the restaurant was immaculate, they had good music, it wasn't too loud but you could hear it and still talk at a normal level and hear your dining companion. The restaurant was super clean and fresh looking, we really loved all the accents and lighting, tables and seating. If we weren't just visiting, this would absolutely be a regular spot for me!

    Came here on a saturday around 12:30 PM and it was relatively empty throughout our meal, so I…read morewouldn't say you need a reservation. It was well-lit and very quiet. I ordered the crispy duck over rice. I didn't really like the flavors in the sauce served on the side, but I did like the brown sauce that was poured over the rice. The duck skin was very crispy, but the meat itself was a bit on the dry side. Overall, solid option for quick thai food, but nothing to write to home about.

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    Loved this place!! Tried the fried tofu appetizer and it wasn't too spicy and very crispy. I also…read moregot the tofu eggplant, and it was very flavorful, and not too sweet. The massaman curry was also flavorful, but a little too sweet for our liking (tasted more like yellow curry, and less of the peanut taste we are used to) Nevertheless, I really liked their GIANT trifold menu and we will definitely be back to try the rest. Amazing ambiance inside (I ADORED the gold hanging decor on the ceiling) Bathrooms were very clean and staff was so efficient and friendly. They refilled water all the time and brought out food very quickly. We were celebrating a birthday but there was nothing brought out, so I don't think they have that kind of service here. It didn't feel super super upscale but also not just your average Thai restaurant. It was very crowded, but we felt like we had adequate space to move around and enjoy our meal.

    This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the city! It's always busy so it's best to book a…read morereservation or hope and pray there are bar seatings, which is first come first serve. I ordered the calamari and pad Thai. The calamari was amazing. It was light and fresh. Be specific when ordering pad Thai, one has all the cuteness which is the Royals Pad Thai. The presentation is everything! If you change it and add chicken to it, they bring it out like a regular dish so only order with shrimp, if you like seafood! The ambience is very welcoming and trendy with a whole vibe.

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    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

    My friend and I made reservations at 6:30pm on a Friday. We had intended to go for restaurant week,…read moreand the website said that Sabai was participating. However, when I got to the restaurant, I was told that they were not participating. When I brought this up to the staff, they did comment that several people made the same mistake earlier in the week. If that was the case, then why not correct the restaurant week website, or make it very obvious on your website that you aren't participating? Both of us were starving, and I had put in a birthday request at the restaurant, so we decided to stay. The ambiance is classy, and this would be a great spot for a business dinner or date night. I ordered a massaman curry with roti and chicken ($29), and my friend ordered the chuchi shrimp ($30) and curry puff ($16). Prices are a bit above average for the portion size, but justified by the area. We both enjoyed our dishes; the flavors were on point! Then, for my friend's birthday, they gave us mochi ice cream and a card signed by the staff! That was a nice touch that overrode the restaurant week debacle. Service was fantastic. There were multiple check backs and water refills. I would recommend Sabai Thai for a fancy night out, and I would return to try other dishes.

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    4.0(4.5k reviews)
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    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!

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    Made a reservation for 3 easily on a Friday night. The service was great and the interior is…read moregorgeous. We ordered the shrimp appetizer which I highly recommend. For my entree, I ordered the southern pad Thai which was one of the best pad Thais I've tried. One thing however is that the portion sizes at this restaurant is very small. I would probably come back if I wanted to splurge!

    Excellent selection and execution of southern Thai cuisine. I'm familiar with the general cuisine…read moreand specialties of the north and northeast. The offerings is a nice introduction to the southern dishes and flavors. For a party of 2, we tried the Baerng Golae (shrimp and curry in a coconut taco) (we doubled this order because it's that good), Yum Som-O (pomelo salad with bits of fried fish), Lumpu Salad (scallops with fried shallots), and Phuket Pak Mor (steamed rice dumplings filled with sweet radish and peanuts) to start. For the mains, we got the Pla Tod (deep fried fish) and the Mee Pum Riang (Southern Style Pad Thai). Personally, while I enjoyed these with my friend who has dietary preferences, I would go back and try the other unique dishes. For dessert, we got the traditional mango and coconut rice and also the Thai tea ice cream. Some dishes are spicy but all are very flavorful.

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