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Tha Phraya

4.4 (207 reviews)
PriceyThai, Noodles, Bars
Open 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice Lava /
Anne F.

When it comes to Thai food in the Upper East Side, Tha Phraya lands as number two on my list of favorites. This restaurant is great for date nights, with an elevated interior and an equally elevated food to match. Every single dish my husband and I tried here was superb, from the beef stew to the pad Thai to the crab fried rice. Out of everything, my favorite bites were the latter two. The paid Thai was the perfect blend of sweet and vinegary, the fish sauce coming through strongly for that punch of umami. The noodles also had a good chew. The crab fried rice was spectacular. Wonderful flavors of spicy and garlicky. I enjoyed that dish that most. If you're looking for a nice night out, give Tha Phraya a try.

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Jackie C.

Thai cuisine featured on Michelin guide? Sign me up! Dined here for a birthday dinner, group of 6. Food: The food here is not your basic pad Thai or basil fried rice. This place has a variety of dishes that offer authentic Thai flavors. I myself tried a dish, the ka prow stewed beef. This was recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. It was a perfect balance of spicy and savory! Portion also great. We ordered a few starters and they were also good. Cocktails: Tasty, there's a variety of drinks based on a different spirit. Was nice to see mezcal here! Service & Ambience: Friendly service, he was very welcoming and brought out a dessert for the birthday girl. The ambience here is cozy, noise level is nice. We can hear each other talk. Perfect place for a dinner or intimate birthday celebration!

Amanda W.

This is Not a baby friendly place. My friend also has a baby, we both went here for lunch and it was overall not the best experience. We went at a later lunch hour at 2:30pm (the lunch specials end at 3:30pm). First they don't have high chairs, only booster seats. So I ended up holding my baby on my lap. Then we were not allowed to bring our strollers in, well at least they gave me a fuss about it in the beginning. The restaurant was empty. Only about 4-5 tables occupied. I eventually was able to bring stroller and park it at our table. But my friend had to leave her baby stroller by the front door. The entire time it felt like the wait staff was annoyed that we would even come with our babies. It really was not a friendly air. When it came to the food, I had better choices this time. I ordered from the restaurant week. Got the chicken wings and the beef soup. Loved the chicken wings! Spicy!! It had a delicious kick to it. And the beef soup was a perfect remedy to the cold. Overall really not a baby-kid friendly place. Would not go back with my baby.

Michelle Z.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with some friends. We ordered three appetizers: Papaya salad - $17 Peek gai (chicken wings) - 6 for $17 Goong gaew (raw shrimp) - 6 shrimp for $22 In addition, we shared three entrees: Crab fried rice - $32 Kaeng ped yang (duck curry) - $36 Kra pow stewed beef - $29 Mushroom fish curry - This was on a special menu so not too sure about the deets here I would say that the prices are on the higher end for what you get (why I included the prices). Portions are definitely on the small end here. The wings were tiny, and the raw shrimp felt low effort. The shrimp itself wasn't briny, but the dipping sauce on the side feels low effort. Papaya salad was good! This is usually my favorite thing to get at Thai restaurants. Entrees were underwhelming. Crab fried rice doesn't taste like much, and the lava egg was pretty overcooked. Would have preferred the stewed beef in smaller pieces. It was a little gamey to me. Mushroom fish curry sauce was decent; I think it had lightly fried salmon in it. I personally don't eat duck curry, but my friend said it was very alright. Nothing stand out.

Shah Q.

My friends and I were craving Thai food, so we decided to try this restaurant. The ambiance was cozy and inviting! We started with the pork bao buns, which were incredibly flavorful, and the shrimp dumplings, which I would definitely return for. For my entrée, I ordered the pad see ew with chicken--it had fantastic flavor, and the chicken was perfectly tender. I enjoyed it with a glass of Prosecco, which paired really well. The staff was attentive, and overall, we had a wonderful dining experience.

Chelle L.

Had a late lunch here and did not need a reservation. For appetizers we got the chicken wings and shrimp cakes. The chicken wings were crispy and flavorless with the dipping sauce doing all the work. The dipping sauce was tangy with a kick. The shrimp cakes were fantastic. Perfectly crispy coat with a dense shrimp meat inside. I also liked they provided some leafy greens with it. For main, we had the crab fried rice and beef soup. I would not recommend the crab fried rice as the rice and egg were immensely bland with a few lumps of crab meat on top. The beef soup had nice pieces of meat and meatballs along with bean sprouts. The soup was hot and sour, just not for me. Service was subpar and perhaps it was due to the time of day we came in. They came by a few times to refill water but could not be bothered to take away the plates which made things very difficult on such a small table. The inside is clean and airy. I'm sure they have other things on the menu that might be better than what we picked.

Lucky draw
Jasmine M.

This is a great Thai place. I had the duck confit satay, which is a seasonal dish. The duck was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The peanuty satay sauce was great. They provided lettuce and I made a little wrap with the duck, satay sauce, rice, and vinegar side sauce they gave and it was delicious and well balanced. They seem to be known for their crab fried rice, and it was also delicious. The green sauce really elevated it and gave it a nice kick, and the crab was not fishy at all. The egg omelette was not super dry, which I liked. My cocktail was ok, it was nothing extraordinary. Would come back to try some of their other dishes.

Duck breast curry
Josh S.

Very solid Thai food, good authentic flavors. Great service and a friendly and vibey restaurant. Popular amongst locals and can be a bit of a wait for a table on a Friday night.

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Megan W.

Recently order dinner from here. I got the crab fried rice and the soup with fried fish. Both dishes are some of my favorite in New York. I would come back for that exact meal tomorrow.

Chive Dumpling(VG) /
Cyrus A.

Tha Phraya served up a good Thai meal in a fancy setting. They won a Michelin star last year, so this isn't your lunch takeout kind of restaurant. The chive dumpling starter was really interesting, good flavor and an almost mochi-like consistency. The chicken khao soi was pretty good, I love it when this northern Thai dish shows up on menus. This version tasted good, but didn't stand out as exceptional relative to other khao soi meals I've had. Solid dining experience overall, you won't be disappointed coming here!

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Christine L.

This is a very nice restaurant with a beautiful bar. Had a reservation using Ressy and was seated promptly. Came for lunch so it wasnt too crowded. There are a lot of options on the menu and drinks as well. Went with the Thai iced tea, crab fried rice and chose a pad see ew from their lunch menu. The food all came at once. The crab fried rice was good. I loved the green sauce they pair it with. I'm still wondering how they get the egg to be that color. Crab was a generous portion. Lunch special was not overly sweet. Had a lot of pad see ew's that are sweet. The eggs from the dish was cooked perfectly. Taro spring rolls had a crunch to it. Good starter dish. Drink was sweet and tasty. Service was attentive and staff was extremely kind. Was such an authentic experience in a very nice setting!

Jiwon K.

Food was good, but the hospitality of the place was awful. I do not like places that have reservation timings and this place was so strict on it. To the point where I literally basically just started eating my entree and they took my plate out from under me, didn't even ask if I wanted a box and that was that. I really wanted to try their mango sticky rice and we didn't even get that opportunity. Just got the check and when we asked if we could order dessert, they said they had run out of dessert. Lies.

crab fried rice lava
Meng Z.

Yummy Thai spot with unique dishes! We ordered: -Crab fried rice lava: this is different from the other crab fried rice I've had at other Thai restaurants. Love that they added a fluffy egg omelet on top of the fried rice -Khao yum Pla-Tod: a yummy fried fish over rice dish. The jasmine rice mixed with shallots was fragrant and refreshing. The fish was also perfectly fried. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to accept walk ins with seats by the bar. Interior design was very pretty and would definitely come back again to try the other items on the menu!

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Delicious noodles! Came after a broadway show. Really great service and amazing Pad See Ew!read more

I'm a Thai foodie from California and I really loved SaiTong! The restaurant was busy and I was by…read moremyself so I was happy to sit at the bar, and was attended to by the most sweet bartender ever. Very polite, professional and attentive. I first ordered the crispy spring rolls, which were very good. For my main I had the Massaman Curry. Now folks, this is my favorite curry of all time -- actually one of my favorite foods of all time -- and while it's common in LA where I used to live, it's not as common where I live now, in the Bay Area. And the restaurants that do carry it usually do not make it right and it's not very good. I am used to Massaman in the traditional preparation where it's more like a beef stew made with chunks of beef and needs to cook overnight. When done right it is the most aromatic curry ever -- it's almost like an aphrodisiac! -- and the beef comes out oh so tender. Usually if places have this curry but then offer a choice of protein, then it generally is not cooked properly, and that is actually how they prepare it at SaiTong. But because of such great reviews I decided to take a chance and try it. Well, let me tell you, it was definitely not the norm...it was absolutely delicious! I had it with chicken (they serve breast as default), and the chicken soaked up the curry really nicely. I also asked for there to be no onions, which I think alters the flavor of a curry too much. It does include the traditional potatoes and peanuts, and the potatoes were fine and cut into nice little chunks, the peanuts actually were thrown in raw.. what I think is the more traditional way which is to actually burn the peanuts a little bit, but that's okay, it didn't take down the dish any. Their brown rice is of the very dark kind, which I like, and goes so well with the curry. Service was wonderful from the bartender but was also provided by the rest of the staff and everyone was so nice. I left there feeling so satisfied, and cannot wait to go back and try some other dishes.

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4.3
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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.

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4.0
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2.2 mi
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Wow, every dish so good. Thought it would be less specialized bc they serve both Thai and…read moreVietnamese dishes but flavors were very clean and strong. - Drunken noodles: not too greasy, might be the best drunken noodles I've had. Medium spice was not spicy at all for us. - Duck curry: a bit small on the portions but the curry is magical. Was scraping this plate clean. - Bo luc lac: star dish for sure. Beef melts on your tongue and the marinade is slightly sweet and smoky. - Summer rolls: small portions but the flavor is there. Super refreshing and special bc they pickle the vegetables inside. - Crispy pork belly: reminds me of the crispy pork I had in Vietnam. Really well done, pairs well with the lettuce and herbs. That green sauce is so addicting. - Papaya salad: super refreshing, nice fish sauce. - Crab fried rice: reminds me of the din tai fung fried rice bc of how clean the flavor is. Great dim ambiance for a date or dinner out. Definitely coming back soon.

So yum!!!! Top 3 thai spots for me…read more Food- Classic order of Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles. The pad thai noodles are a big thinner than i've had before but that didn't bother me, it has such great flavor too. I recommend ordering it spicy, it's the perfect heat if you're looking for that kick but don't add it if you can't handle spice. The drunken noodles are not spicy in my opinion but i can handle a bit of heat. Loved the flavor and the noodles had the right texture, could've done without the huge chunks of tomato but great otherwise. The summer rolls were good, hard to mess those up. We also got a free mango salad with the order and that was so fresh and delicious. We just popped in for pick up but the hostess was really nice and attentive as soon as we walked in. It looked to be a nice casual spot, could be good for dinner with friends or date night.

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