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Sappeisan

4.3 (473 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Susan C.

Glad I made reservations bc on a Saturday evening in May at around 8:30pm this place was rockin'! Like line out the door, people-waiting-for-30-to-40 minutes kinda busy. The interior reminds vaguely of a Thai street corner scene with glowing neon signs, medium wood tone ceilings and walls, traditional Thai inspired wall art. What adds to the energy, and makes the space feel larger and even more bustling are the multiple mirror panels placed in a strip on the ceiling, from front to back of the restaurant. While configured in a railroad-style format similar to a lot of Manhattan establishments, they pack in a deceptively high number of people, probably 100 or so between the front, back, bar seating, and two smaller offshoot rooms along the right wall. They seated my party of two right at our 9:30pm slot, and gave us a good 10 minutes to peruse the menu, which is scannable via QR code off the corner of the drink menu though no one indicated this to us directly, we just found it and proceeded. - Grilled pork jowl with sweet chili sauce $19 tender meat with some nice gelatinous (in a good way) fatty sections. Good marinade and not too salty, I have to say the grilled jowl at Saitong Thai in midtown is my fave tho. - Tomyum Tiger Shrimp Hotpot $28: yesss! So good, real Thai flavors, could be a bit spicier to be and add some more veggies to be more truly authentic though the base flavor set up was there. Came with five good-sized juicy prawns in a piping hot metal pot. - Mama E-la Noodles $25: had good flavors, the sauce on the beef reminded me of a sweet savory bean paste marinade often used on the duck in Chinese cooking. The noodles were springy and the baby gailan veggies were fresh and crisp. Unfortunately the dish was too salty, I took it home bc I didn't want to consume so much sodium in one sitting, will buy some extra gailan of my own to sauté and add to it. Staff was efficient and food came out fast. Staff refilled water when glasses ran low. Had to flag down to order additional rice on the side and for the check, they were very busy all evening. A number of other menu items including their desserts looked tempting enough for me to come back. Til next time!

Alice D.

Came here with a reservation for 4 later on a weeknight and the place was super busy. It was a small, dim space with tight tables so it was a bit hard to get to our seats, but luckily they had a coat check so we didn't have our big, puffy jackets at our seats. Menu had a decent selection of dishes and we opted to share everything. Drinks looked and tasted great - we had a nice time! Memorable options were the crab which was excellent and the prawn. Overall, a bit expensive, but flavors were excellent and plenty of spice. We thought it was delicious and I would love to come back again!

Menu and private room
May W.

We love everything we ate. My favorite was a Tom yum tiger prawn and Zaab hang (ribs). The meat was very tender. Labb pla Todd (fish) Lightly fly and moist. The restaurant decor is very colorful. The place was buzzing so the waiters were running around, but they would constantly refill your water. I booked it on OpenTable in advance and requested to be seated near the bar area. The only complaint I have is that they sit me right next to the kitchen and the bathroom. So constantly I have to see people coming in and out of the bathroom.

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Andy P.

Wow. These Thai flavors are different from what I have previously. With the pork fried rice, you can taste the fire and char from the wok, which elevates the dish and provides a good depth of flavor. Pork jowl was also good, but could have been cut a bit smaller to capture the extra char for a stronger bite. Tom Yum Tiger Prawn soup was awesome. You'll need to get some white rice to go with that, especially on a cold or rainy day. Mama E-la didn't last long on the table. Enough said about that dish. Love how the service kept checking on us and noticed how quickly that dish went. Never had salted egg papaya salad until this day. Great flavors and unique. I would love to try this dish again as well. Inside, you'll be greeted with friendly staff and vibrant decor. Definitely a fun spot for groups. Would love to come back and try their other dishes and creativity. Great job team!

Yum Pu Dong
Khayla G.

I visited Sappeisan with a few friends at 5pm on a Saturday. The restaurant itself is beautiful, sleek, and modern. We were seated in the back room, where the lighting was very dim, which I personally didn't mind and thought it added to the atmosphere. I ordered the Yum Pu Dong, a fermented raw blue crab dish. The flavor was definitely the highlight - it was bold, tangy, and packed with complexity. If you enjoy strong, fermented flavors, it's worth trying. That said, I found the dish a bit light as a standalone meal. I think it would have been even better paired with rice or a vegetable dish to make it more substantial. My friends really enjoyed their meals. They ordered the Lek Plara Gai and the Beef Jungo. At one point, they were even discussing ordering seconds, which is always a good sign. The service was attentive, though at times it felt a little too attentive. As the restaurant started getting busier, we occasionally felt like we were being watched closely, probably in anticipation of the dinner rush and the need for table turnover. It wasn't enough to detract from the experience, but it was noticeable. Overall, Sappeisan offers an interesting menu, beautiful ambiance, and some standout dishes.

Duck Curry
Eugene C.

Passed by Sappesian a bunch of times while waking through the neighborhood. Finally sat down and got lunch there after reading some reviews. This is a Thai place that lives up to the hype unlike say Thai Diner. We ordered the green papaya salad, the duck red curry, the green chicken curry, the crying tiger (steak), and iced coffee. All very good. I especially enjoyed my steak. The ambiance is very hip and bustling. The service was pretty standard. I would definitely come again and try their sister restaurant. word

Jane B.

Have visited Sappe twice, and it's a fun spot on 14th Street for Thai street food done really well. The space is lively and colorful, with a boisterous energy, loud music, bright decor, and a packed room. I have been seated in both the front and back dining areas, and in each, tables are fairly close together, so it can feel a bit tight. The food is the highlight here, while the drinks are less compelling. Cocktails range from about $20 to $26 and tend to be overly complex. On my first visit, I ordered one with foam and too many ingredients and I ended up sending it back, and the staff handled it graciously and replaced it without issue. The, I tried the Somsri, which is essentially a dressed-up frozen margarita with guava purée and spicy plum powder, and I enjoyed that much more. Still, I would recommend focusing on the food. I have tried several dishes across visits. The skewers (four for $20) are a great place to start, I've tried the grilled mushroom and grilled marinated pork. Both times, I ordered the Mama-E-La ($25), a dish of grilled egg noodles with beef in a sweet soy-pepper glaze. It is very flavorful, slightly sweet, and satisfying. The papaya salad (Tum Thai Kai Kem) is also a very good, and an interesting twist on this more traditional salad with salted egg. The wings are another good option. Overall, I would recommend Sappe for its creative takes on Thai favorites and variety of dishes that make you want to come back and try more. It is a fun, energetic spot that works well for groups or kicking off a night out.

Erica K.

I love Thai food and hopefully the feelings are mutual... We were looking for an aesthetic, yet vast menu-ed Thai spot and thankfully Sappe showed up. The inside reminds me of nightlife in Asia-colorful lights, loud noise from chatter, tight seating, and a karaoke esque room in the back for bigger parties. Note: If it is your birthday, make sure to shout it from the rooftops because the employees will make a big show and sing Happy Birthday to ya. We ordered: Hed Tod Laab Pla Todd Spicy Basil Mushroom Fried Rice While the fried enoki mushroom is a popular appetizer, due to its chewiness my main concern was the chance of choking so I mainly just ate the outer friedness. The fried branzino was perfectly seasoned and for its size, could be split between two people. The fried rice was actually spicy even though I got a small spoonful and for its dish size, it felt more like an appetizer. The menu seems accommodating to all i.e. Vegan / Vegetarian / GF and it can feel a bit much given how loud it can get to lock in, so I'd recommend looking at the menu ahead of time online so you can order efficiently.

Pork and beef skewers
Caroline C.

Great Thai restaurant! We got the papaya salad, duck salad, some pork and beef skewers, fried branzino, crab curry, ribs and mama e la noodles! My favorite was the branzino- it was crispy and moist and had a nice balance of flavors! Friendly service though it might take a little time. It's a very busy spot so definitely would recommend getting a reservation, and they also only sit complete parties.

Tom Yum Tiger Prawn Hotpot
Irene Z.

5/5 Our server YOYO was amazing. He was attentive and check up on up . He has nice skin too. Ambiance 5/5 : would come here again to bring friends or a date night. Food 4.5 : 4.5 the noodles was good. It's like a sweet beef noodles. 5/5 shrimp Tom yum . Amazing flavors. Everything is well balance. Mild in spicy 4.5 zabbs ribs : a little disappointed as I thought there was more zabbs seasoning. It is SPICY. Flavors is delicious. Would I come back? Yes, I would like to try their cocktails.

Lunch special with Thai iced tea.  Boong Moo Sub with Fried Wonton Quail Eggs and ginger ale.
Chris P.

I've been wanting to dine here but due to life priorities that will not be happening anytime soon. I discovered that Sappe delivers meals to my job via UberEats and took advantage of the promo. For today's lunch I ordered Thai iced tea which was BOGO and the lunch special containing Boong Moo Sub that came with an appetizer Fried Wonton with Quail egg. Everything hit the spot. Portions were perfect, spice balance was on point. Quail egg wontons were a bit messy but was glad that I tried it. I have yet to try the Thai ice tea as the portions were very generous. Today I tried the Thai Iced Tea and it hits the spot with perfect drinking portion and taste despite being in the fridge overnight.

Pork, marinated beef, and chicken skewers
Matthew C.

SAPPESIAN is the new sister spot from the Soothr team. It opened in 2024 with a fun and vibrant vibe inspired by 1950s Thailand and Isan street food. We got the Mama E-la, prawn pad Thai, and pork, marinated beef, and chicken skewers. Everything was fantastic and honestly better than Soothr. It's more spacious and almost looks like a fancy deli. My favorite Thai restaurant I've ever been to in the city. I'll recommend this place to anyone looking for Thai food. Highly recommend.

Cecilia L.

Sappe known for their Isan-style street food! Thought the space is a bit cramped, the interior design is stunning, def worth the Resy since they get packed! What we got: Hed Tod ($15) 4/5: Loved the crunch on these fried enoki mushrooms. Super unique! Mama E-La ($25) 4/5: Wok-fired flavors were on point and the beef was perfectly tender Skewers ($30 for 6): A total highlight. Most were incredibly juicy! Top picks: -Marinated Chicken 4.5/5 -Mushroom 4.5/5 -Beef 4.5/5 Lek Plara Gai ($23) 3.75/5: Tender chicken, but the noodles leaned a little too sweet for me. Zaab Hang ($27) 3.75/5: Looked beautiful but the ribs felt a bit over-seasoned and slightly overcooked

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