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    Sala Thai Restaurant

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:30 am - 3:15 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Betsy S.

    Quaint spot with reliable service and consistently good food. It's one of those places you can count on. We started with the Thai Veggie Dumplings ($12) -- packed with cabbage, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, jicama, and chives, and the sweet soy sauce really brought it all together. I had the Pad Thai ($15) with glass noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, red onion, tofu, egg, and peanuts -- flavorful, fresh, and just the right portion. The only downside? We happened to be seated next to a couple who were so loud my friend and I could barely hear each other. Not the restaurant's fault, but it definitely took away from the otherwise lovely experience. We'll definitely be back -- just hoping for quieter neighbors next time!

    Red Curry and white rice.
    Gabriel S.

    As you enter the restaurant it's cramped. They have a full bar as you walk in and it's tight. The dining area space has as many tables as you could fit and they have acquired and small area for more tables from the coffee shop next door. If you get seated in the coffee shop area be aware that you will get a draft from the door opening and closing in the coffee shop. Now for the food review. The food was very tasty and the waiting staff were attentive to the tables. I ordered the red curry and I can't remember the names of my appetizer, other dish, and desert. Sometimes truly I just point at the menu and say bring it and I will eat it. Well the pointing and eating turned out great. Everything was delicious! Make a reservation and enjoy the meal.

    Emily C.

    Such a cute place! The decor and vibes was very cozy and staff were so friendly. My sister I ordered the duck curry and pad see eww. It came with appetizers from the lunch special. My favorite was the duck curry, the flavors...OMG. it was perfect for a cold day, eating with rice just warmed everything inside of me. It was not spicy just packed with authentic Thai flavors. You get a big portion for the lunch specials too, was able to take some home. Definitely coming back for the curry. The noodles were cooked perfectly with the extra pan fried taste from the wok. Chewy and covered in flavor. We did order the curry puffs, but they were a disappointment. The dough was not cooked all the way and the filling was gummy. Reminds me of cooking shows warning their team not to puree the potatoes. I think if it was cooked properly it would've been really good. They were chunky puffs which I like. Overall, really good, just need a minor tweek on those puffers.

    PAD SE EW
    Sophia W.

    I had a very good pad see ew, they have a great lunch special deal. The interior feels very elegant, and the service was great. I'd love to come back to try more dishes!

    Papaya salad with prawns, chicken skewers and turnip crepes, jasmine rice

    Nice environment with amazing staff, cocktails and inventive food that is also delicious. Far exceeded my expectations.

    TOM YUM KOONG
    Jasmin G.

    We had a great time here. The vibe is warm and relaxed, and the service was prompt. We all enjoyed our food - I loved my tom yum soup and my friends loved the pad see ew and the chicken dumplings. The food also came out quickly. I highly recommend a reservation as it was absolutely packed on a weeknight, but you can be in and out pretty fast once you are seated. Will definitely return!

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    Ingrid P.

    I highly recommend this exquisite place to dine. Known for their delicious cuisine, desserts, service and ambiance; my large party of 8 was catered to. Every dish that was ordered, was masterfully prepared and served. The spicy cuisine was meticulously cooked and served to perfection. The cocktails had the right buzz with one round, and was thrilled to feel by all. I'm joyously happy, that I chose wisely for my family and I; to dine at Sala Thai restaurant that is known for beautiful decor as well.

    Beef pad see ew
    Sandra S.

    Great thai spot to eat at if you are around the neighborhood. This place gets very busy at night time so there is at least a minimum of 30 minute wait. Time flew and they msged us when the table was ready. The place may look small on the outside but once you go inside there is such a large space inside. We were at the coffee shop area to the Right which was very cozy and good for parties of 2 people. The staff was cordial and quick. There was a ton of different thai foods on the menu. We chose 3 items because we were not that hungry: 1) their special crab bisque, 2) beef pad see ew, 3) pork pad krow pow. Their special crab bisque was absolutely delicious! It comes w 2 pieces of crispy rice and it was have the soup an extra nice crunchy texture. The soup had a good amount of juicy crab meat & was sour, a little spicy, salty, sour and sweet. It was a party in my mouth! Highly recommended! Beef pad see ew was delicious at first but the aftera few more bites it became a bit sweet for me. The beef felt a bit overcooked. Pork pad krow pow - I was hoping for the minced pork version but it was not bad. Flavors were nice - spicy, sour, sweet, umami. There was a party in my mouth as well eating this. The rice complemented the dish very well. Just wish the pork was a bit more softer. Great thai food here!

    CHOCOLATE THAI TEA LAVA CAKE
    Courtney M.

    Sala Thai is good every single time!! There's usually a wait so reservations are highly recommended but once you're seated service is quick. The restaurant is deceptively large inside with lots of different seating options but not stroller friendly! *This review is based on a carry out order but I've had it in person loads of times too I ordered the crepe dumpling (new to me), the pra ram with chicken, and the chocolate lava cake (also new to me). The dumplings were SO good! Honestly reminded me of the pra ram but in a noodle. The pra ram is solid every time and so filling (but the bok choy bed seems unnecessary lol). And the lava cake was really nice! It was cold for take out so lacked the "lava" component but was still great cold.

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    Andrea H.

    Had a 9 pm reservation and the place was packed. The table was ready and we were seated immediately. Dinners was excellent. They make the best Pad Krapraw - Thai Basil Chicken. The flavors are so good. Be prepared medium spicy is super hot... I would say 8.5 out of 10 so use that as a guide. Watch out those little red peppers. The Panang Curry is really good here too. Love the cool uptown vibe. Staff is always friendly and the food is consistent. Whether you come for lunch or dinner the food is always good.

    CURRY PUFFS
    Mizan R.

    Went here again because it's that good! this time got curry puffs, massaman curry roti, and short rib beef panang. service is phenomenal i didn't have reservation but luckily they had an extra seat available food is fantastic there's a reason why it has a near flawless review on google maps and over 3k submissions. just go here or be square

    Alison A.

    Super cute restaurant. I liked the purple pork dumplings, they had a unique texture and flavor. It's your standard Thai spot and the food came out quickly

    JP P.

    Sala Thai is a great restaurant in the UWS. SO and I regularly order delivery from here and stopped in for a quick dinner when we were nearby. A couple drinks, one app and one entree made for a nice dinner. Bottom line, the food and service here are excellent.

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    Ask the Community - Sala Thai Restaurant

    Is it wheelchair accessible as well as the rest rooms?

    there's a ramp in the entrance so yes

    Do they do lunch specials on weekends?

    Yes, but only on weekdays. I order them thru UberEats. And i think they're on Seamless as well, depending if U live in UWS area

    Is it halal?

    No.

    What's the best dish here?

    I love the golden puffs as an appetizer. And although my go to dish is the pineapple fried rice, their green curry is exceptional.

    Do they do anything for a birthday dinner? Like a dessert or something?

    They did have desserts so if you call ahead they might be able to accommodate you.

    Are there gluten free options?

    All the curry, spicy salad and some appertizers (shown in a menu). They can make classic Pad Thai gluten free too. Basically plenty of choices. Just inform your server and there can take care of that.

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    Our appetizers were delicious.
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