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    Sappeisan

    4.3 (486 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Isan Chicken Rolls
    David N.

    We had the grilled branzino - it was deboned and was pretty big and moist. However it really didn't have any grill flavor. I found that it really needed a lot of sauce to add some flavor. The chicken rolls were a little on the dry side. The papaya salad was tasty but it didn't seem pounded like in Thailand. The pork jowls were juicy and tasty. The service is very well controlled but it felt a bit stifling too. We had one friend outside and they sat us then went to go get him versus just seating us all together. It's hard to describe but it comes off as a little unfriendly.

    mango sorbet
    Sarah C.

    fun, lively, and colorful restaurant! it's extremely loud and more for a casual setting -- we were in a private room but still exposed to all the chatter in the main room, and we were pretty close to the tables. even the servers were shouting for us to be able to hear them. food was good, we got the tasting menu due to our group size, and all the meats were very tender.

    Corbin P.

    We enjoyed a lunch at Sappe and thoroughly enjoyed it! The service was very good and the food was interesting and delicious!

    Isan Crab Rice *
    Lila L.

    Came on a Saturday with a resy for 2 at 6pm. We were lucky to be seated in the side room as the main dining room was quite noisy with loud music. We got - Papaya Salad: crunchy, spicy can't go wrong. Enjoyed the addition of the salty duck egg, it added a creaminess - Wing Zaab: wings could have been a tad crispier. The spices on the wings really made it flavorful - Kaw Moo Yang: delicious & tender. Good ratio of fat to meat. - Crying Tiger: tasty, tender and nicely medium rare - Isan Crab Rice: least memorable. If it wasn't for the sauces the rice didn't have much taste. Overall, a solid thai spot. Happy to try but nothing outstanding.

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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!

    Skewers
    James B.

    I went here the other day and ordered a few dishes. Papaya salad- Nice and fresh, good spicyness. Very tasty. Tom yum hotpot- very tasty, good flavor, good creamy flavor from the coconut milk, decent lemongrass flavor and decent spicyness. Shrimp are huge. Skewers: Pork, cuttlefish, chicken, beef. - Pork and beef were the best, the cuttlefish and chicken were the worst. The cuttlefish was soggy and limp and tasted like snot, the chicken was bland and boring. The pork was very good and the beef had good char flavor. Crying tiger- nice and tender and juicy. Very good dish. Beef jungo- absolutely boring, just tastes like bland beef stew meat. Had a hard time forcing myself to finish it. Lame dish. Avoid it. Overall: Will likely be back, Most of the dishes except the jungo were good,

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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!

    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.

    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.

    David T.

    The mango salad was tangy and spicy - very interesting and worth a try! We also got the crab fried rice which was very juicy!

    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.

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