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. read more

Tha Phraya - Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice Lava / - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

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The food here is authentic, spicy and delicious. While my vegetarian options were a bit limited, I couldn't be happier with the green curry. The pumpkin matched perfectly with the density of a kabobs and the rice was perfection. Drinks were spot on too! read more

I must update my review from Sunday May 17th of this location as I dropped them in rating. My friend whose soup was too spicy was told she would get a replacement made less spicy which they would make to go but when she opened the bag it was not a fresh dish it was her left overs. We thought everything ended pleasantly until I found out we were lied to. Not good for business. My friends and I appreciate business and personal honesty above all else. I must now strike this place from my try again list! read more

Tha Phraya - Tod Mon Koong (appetizer shrimp and pork) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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This is a relatively affordable option when in UWS. A good selection of food but the one that really stood out to me was the dessert that they collaborated with @claude_nyc , full of Thai tea flavors and very yummy read more

Tha Phraya - Basque cheesecake - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

A fantastic execution of traditional Thai cuisine. Very solid service but the gem of this place was the food. We loved every single item we had and lunch special was a great deal ($19.50 for lunch and app Monday through Friday 12-3:30pm). A solid ambiance for a quick lunch or even a date night potentially. read more

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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! read more

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Went here to grab a quick bite before a movie, and the food was phenomenal! Definitely a more traditional Thai menu, but one I could very much get behind. The service was fast and all of the staff was very kind! It was a small restaurant, but it made it feel cozy and welcoming! My friend and I shared our dishes and they were the perfect size! I will be going back:) read more

Tha Phraya - Zabb Hang / Ba-Mee Ped/ - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The drinks were good got the can smashed it was a stronger Pina colada the lucky one was very good enjoyed it more. The wings were good flavorful and crispy,the crab lava rice had good flavor a little small compared to other locations and the curry chicken noodles had great flavor, got the Thai cheesecake and Thai ice cream really enjoyed the ice cream. read more

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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! read more

Tha Phraya - crab fried rice lava - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Unfortunately very disappointing. Extremely noisy inside. We ordered our papaya salad mild, but it was very spicy anyhow. I am used to fairly spicy otherwise. Their signature dishes can only be prepared spicy, so we had limited options. If you don't like very spicy, suggest to move on. Too noisy anyhow!!! read more

Tha Phraya had been on my list for a while, was super excited to check it out. Definitely stood out as a very solid Thai restaurant in the area. The pad see ew was delicious - classic flavor and done just right. I also really loved the ka nom jeep dumplings, which were super tasty, as was the sauce that came with. Would for sure return! read more

Tha Phraya - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

Tha Phraya - Chive Dumpling(VG) / - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend who lives in the area heard good things about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. She made reservations, which was probably the right move for lunch on a Sunday. Both the inside and outside of the restaurant had a nice charm. I ordered the pad see ew with beef. I love a thick noodle, so this definitely satisfied my craving. I liked the texture of the noodle, as it wasn't too chewy or hard. Everything was super flavorful. Overall, very good Thai food! read more

Tha Phraya - Pad see iw - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

So delicious! Papaya salad (5/5): I got mild spicy and it was still had a good kick, heads up! Really fresh and crunchy, so good. Khao soi (6/5): SO rich and flavorful and delicious! Chicken was fall of the bone tender. The skin was not crispy fyi. Noodles were also soft but in a good way! Definitely would order again. read more

Tha Phraya - Papaya salad - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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This place exceeded expectations and cemented its legacy in my mind as NOT just another thai restaurant in the UES. Both the fish rice dish and the crab egg dish were executed perfectly and left me wanting more. Ambiance was very modern, clean, and put together. Service was stanfard. Only reason it's not a 5 star is because thai food is already super competitive in NYC - and I've definitely been to places that wow'd me more. read more

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We got the crab fried rice lava (3/5), kaeng ped yang (5/5), ba-mee ped (4.25/5), and seafood pad khee-mai (4.5/5). The crab fried lava rice was disappointing. There was not that much crab, and it did not have too much flavor, although the sauce helped with this. Overall, it was an expensive and average (or slightly below, especially for the price) fried rice. The kaeng led yang was incredible; the pineapple in the curry was so good! I thought including grape tomatoes in it was an odd choice, but it still worked. The duck was well cooked and had a great flavor, which the curry complimented well. The ba-mee ped had a good peanut sauce, and the seafood pad khee-mai had a nice helping of seafood and excellent flavor. The service was good, other than that we ordered a fifth dish, which they forgot (3.5/5). Once we pointed it, they apologized and offered to put it in, but it worked out because we were already pretty full. They did a good job of keeping waters full and checking how everything was. The interior of the restaurant is pretty nice, and the restaurant has a good vibe for a nice night out (4/5). read more

Tha Phraya - Ba-Mee Ped (4.25/5) - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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What's going on here? Thought bib gourmands were supposed to be good values. If so, why are 3 curry puffs $17? Why are 3 scoops of ice cream $25? Why are 7 famine wings $17? The beef stew and the duck were great, but the crab was mainly batter, and the zabb hang (?) noodles were lackluster. Expecting much more when each plate is $29. Doubtful I'll come back when there are many better options for 33% less. Can also just walk 2 blocks away to Van Leeuwen for ice cream. read more

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Solid Thai restaurant near the MET Chive dumplings- crispy, squishy, just the way they're supposed to be. Delicious dipping sauce, highly recommend Taro spring rolls- crispy, filling, loved the taro inside- it wasn't squishy like I worried it would be, it had a good texture and bite, complemented with other veggies Duck red curry with lychee/pineapple/tomatoes - delicious flavors but it was quite spicy. Duck fat wasn't rendered properly so I had to cut off the skin because it was too chewy. Really flavorful main course though. I asked for mild and they said it would be mild- but my mouth was on fire Green curry- also a delicious curry, and also left my mouth on fire Thai iced tea- tasty, not too sweet which I enjoyed Coconut mocktail- delicious option, the butterfly pea gave it a pretty purple color. Lovely presentation, always appreciate it when restaurants put effort into nice cocktails Service was great. Place was packed, we were 20 mins late for our reservation (tried to call but couldn't get through to someone). Ended up getting a seat at the bar and were grateful for that because there were a lot of people waiting to be seated. read more

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Restaurant Week 2025- Review 3/many. I went back to this excellent Thai restaurant with a group recently for lunch for Restaurant Week (which I will be shortening to RW from now on) which is reasonably priced at $30 for lunch or $45 for dinner. As per before, the staff was friendly and the place got pretty crowded but wasn't super loud. The offer a few other specials for RW such as $15 signature cocktails (with someone liking the Balloon n' Dart) which I usually $18 to $22 but I went with a drink for $12 called the Scarlet made with rosella, cranberry juice, lime, and Thai tea which was a bit pricey but refreshing and tasty as the Spill the Tea wasn't available as part of the special with someone else getting the Ma Prow. I started with the Som Tum Thai listed as a light and fresh papaya salad with peanut, lime, dried shrimp, garlic, tomato, and chili. I ordered it spicy which the waitress confirmed and it was pretty hot though if you're looking for the spiciest version, I would go instead to the nearby Zabb PuTawn (which makes sense as it's an Isan spot.) The portion was nice and the salad was tasty with plenty of crunch along with a bit of sweetness, some sourness, and the heat as noted. It was very solid. The others enjoyed the other appetizers; the Sai-ua Spring Rolls and the Ka-non Jeeb which is a type of dumpling. My main dish as I wanted to stick with a lighter meal as it was lunch was the Kaeng Som Pla-Tod listed as a crispy fillet branzino in sour orange curry with mixed vegetables. The fish portion was large and was quite tender while the broth I believe had a good amount of tamarind in it which added a good amount of sourness as well as sweetness with the dish having a bit of heat but not too much. The vegetables consisted of baby cauliflower, carrots, and string beans I believe. The dish arrived with some rice which helped soak up the curry broth. The two others enjoyed the Nuea Toon Mor-Fai which was a large beef soup as well as their excellent take on Goong Karee, an eggy shrimp curry. The RW menu is a good representation was a reasonably priced version of their excellent food. This place continues to shine for good reason and as per before, I would recommended heavily. read more

Tha Phraya is listed in the Michelin guide for good reason! The entrees and desserts, especially the ice cream hot pot, are PHENOMENAL. It is a place to impress your date. The service is welcoming, and the vibes are intimate and cozy. ＊Crab Fried Rice Lava $32 * We tried their top-rated crab fried rice, and it exceeded my expectations! Though light on lump crab, the well-seasoned rice, tangy green sauce, and silky omelette made my taste buds sing. ＊Chicken Khao Soi $25 ** I scored another excellent khao soi in the city--creamy coconut curry broth, a melt-off-the-bone chicken leg, and a satisfying combo of crispy and soft egg noodles. We devoured the entire bowl and drank up the soup. ＊Ba-Mee Ped $26 ** I was hesitant to try at first as the duck noodles I had at other thai spots were underwhelming. BUT the caramelized roasted duck breast was SO GOOD. Each piece was thinly sliced and tender. The noodle was garlicky after mixing with the sauce.  ＊Tod Mun Goong $18 * ＊Taro Spring Roll $16 ＊Som Tum Plara $19 We got a few apps to share -- the shrimp donuts and spring rolls arrived piping hot, so be careful when you take your first bite. I really enjoyes the shrimp donhts with the sweet, tangy dipping sauce. The taro spring rolls and papaya salad were just okay. ＊Ice Cream Mor Fai $25 *** Jaw dropped when they served the ice cream hot pot with smoke rushing out! The scoops were made of thai tea, coconut (2 scoops), and mango. I could literally taste the indicated flavor from each one. ＊Mango Stickt Rice $16 The mango sticky rice was also solid--sweet mango paired with sticky rice drenched in coconut milk. read more

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Stopped here for dinner after the Met, and while some of the dishes were a bit too adventurous for my group, I thought the curry and the pad Thai were standout winners! read more

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We had two of their favorite dishes. Branzino I'm used to having fried with garlic/crumbs so having a spicy soup was a good change of pace. The crab fried rice was a beautiful presentation. Not that much crab but very flavorful fried rice read more

Tha Phraya - Crab Fried Rice LAVA - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Love the shrimp donut, main reason for me to come here. We love the appetizer options a lot, I wanted to try mostly their app, their curry is good and all the dishes were flavor profiled differently and it was spicy I'm a fan. I like their cocktails too, very good. The melon liqueur was very tasty paired w matcha and pandan I only gave 3 stars bc the service felt underwhelming for our group of 4. read more

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The food was okay, and I liked the Thai Tea, but the duck curry as well as the fish tasted a little fishy. Overall good dining experience. read more

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The zabb hang here is so good it reminds me of cao lau from Vietnam. It's a perfect mix of sour and savory with the noodles being a bit bouncy. The Kaprow stewed beef was a bit spicy but manageable. Kaprow prob would taste better with the regular pad Kaprow though, which is also on the menu. read more

Tha Phraya - Zabb hang and Kaprow stewed beef - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Tha Phraya has great dishes and bad ones. I was inspired to come for the crab fried rice but honestly skip it. It was very underwhelming; the egg was just sitting on top without being incorporated into the dish. There were small pieces of crab and not much flavor. The Pla Yang (grilled branzino) was pretty dry and bland. While I did not enjoy those, the next 2 dishes were amazing. The Pad Snow Leaves had top notch seasoning and flavor. It was sautéed in homemade brown sauce that compliments the vegetables. The star of the show was the Goong Karee. The flavor was amazing. The milk, egg, onion in yellow curry sauce was aromatic, yummy, and out of the world. The sauce was not super overpowering along with the giant shrimp. read more

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A must-try Michelin Bib Thai spot in the UES! The crab fried rice lava is rich and flavorful, the chicken khao soi is a bowl of pure comfort, and the pla tod brings bold, balanced flavors that stand out without being heavy. With the cozy vibes and genuinely kind service, and it's clear why Michelin took notice! What we ordered: - pak mor - chive dumpling - crab fried rice lava - chicken kao soi - pae sa pla tod - ice cream mor-fai - ma prow (drink) read more

We went for a late lunch/early dinner after visiting the Met and had some phenomenal food and drinks! Not your ordinary Thai food. The only thing we weren't that impressed with was the taro spring rolls. We had the braised beef, the mapo tofu, shrimp curry and my fav, the noodle appetizer. The drinks were so yummy! Nice ambiance and the service was attentive but not bothersome. read more

Tha Phraya - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I recently visited for dinner. Made a reservation and was accommodated smoothly. Tables in the back are a little bit small but very cozy and good ambience. The service was very good and they were very attentive. Food came pretty quickly. Overall, I enjoyed the khao soi but it was not my favorite (that award goes to soothr) the crab flavor in the crab fried rice was good. But nothing crazy to write Home about. I did enjoy the pieces of crab and the green sauce, which was like a combination of lime fish sauce and cilantro, which really makes the dish as a whole. The crab pieces were very soft, tender and flavorful in the future. I would get the curry in the future. My favorite dish of the night was the zaab hang which was honestly like a saucier version of pad Thai. Pricing was reasonable for what you get in flavors were good. Good location to try on UES read more

Tha Phraya - Chicken Khao Soi / , Crab Fried Rice Lava / , Zabb Hang / - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Had a good experience at Tha Phraya, it had similar vibes to Soothr but I liked this menu more. We ordered the spring rolls per our waiter's suggestion and it was delicious and very spicy. For entrees, we ordered khao soi and the pad ka prow. Both were pretty great, khao soi never disappoints. Service overall was great but we felt a little rushed to order and leave once we paid. read more

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Really really solid Thai food, similar vibe but much tastier than the popular spot Soothr. We ordered 1 app, 3 mains and 1 veg for a group of 4 and it was a good amount of food to leave us satiated. The highlights were the corn salad with the salted duck egg, which was so refreshing, and the soft shell crab curry. This one was absolutely delicious, we were scraping the plate clean. So flavorful with the perfect texture without being too decadent! The dry noodle was also recommended by the restaurant. The texture of the noodles were delicious and the meatballs were so juicy and packed with flavor, but I personally found the noodles to be a bit saucy. The branzino curry was also good, but the flavor of the curry wasn't exactly my cup of tea. The service here was so fast too, overall a great quick meal with comforting food. Please get the crab curry! read more

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