My friends and I decided to stop by on a whim and we were willing to wait since we didn't have a reservation and we really wanted to try! Thankfully they were able to seat us almost immediately by the front with the last table available. The vibes were great, service was great and the food came out so quickly too. I think some dishes were a hit or miss since one of them we wanted super spicy but it came out sweet? It was strange but overall, pretty good! I don't think it's the best thai restaurant in nyc so we are still on the search! read more

This place is one of my favorites on the upper east side. It's nice enough in the inside for a dinner date but could also be great for happy hour or dinner with friends. The staff are always so nice and accommodating and the food is to die for. It's full of flavors the crab curry is one of my go tos. The cocktails are also very unique but they are delicious! Highly recommend if you're in the area but this is def a place I would travel to eat read more

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Wow some of the best thai food Ive had this place was top tier. The vibe inside was so fun and airy but warm too, and not something I usually comment on but I especially loved their menu design! I started with the curry puffs which were great. I actually did not expect the filling to be a fully ground paste, I thought it would be pieces of chicken and potatoes but nevertheless the flavor was sooooo good. I thought the dough was equally soft and flakey, and the cucumber relish dip paired well. I absolutely love love love thai curries and am honestly not a fried rice kind of guy, but when I saw the photo of the Crab Fried Rice Lava on the menu I knew I HAD to try it (proof of the excellent menu design). So for my main I strayed away from the familiar curries and got this dish and let me tell you this is the best decision I couldve made. I loved this dish SO. MUCH. The rice on its own was so incredibly flavorful and had a touch of sweetness to it that made it so interesting alongside the fluffy omelet and the crab meat, which were both also very good. It also came with this green sauce (which I'm not sure what it was) that actually pulled everything together like a match made in heaven omg it brought a sort of tanginess to the dish that had your taste buds battling between sweet and sour oooooooohhhhhh yum yum yum yum yum. The menu described this as "light yet rich" and it was exactly that. If you go to a thai restaurant and not get a thai tea, did you actually go? The thai tea here was standard, which is good because a standard thai tea is all you need. I will say that I appreciated the size of the glass! It lasted me my whole meal. Lastly a special shout out to the bathroom which I thought was lovely AND featured a Dyson Airblade V5 -- the best hand dryer to exist. read more

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Wow, just when you think that Thai food is getting saturated in the city, Tha Praya impresses. Service is great, food is great. There are so many fun and delicious items on their menu. read more

This was a very unique Thai restaurant. Different from what I'm used to but very good. Unique and tasty dishes. Service was pretty fast. It was a cozy romantic atmosphere. If they seat you close to the door it can get a little chilly. Other than that a good experience. read more

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

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A hidden gem in the city! Tha Phraya really delivers -- cozy vibe, clean space, and friendly service. I'd recommend the Crab Fried Rice (generous portion!), Tom Yum Soup (slightly sour, very flavorful), and the crispy fried fish -- well-seasoned and not greasy at all. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Definitely a place I'd go back to, especially if you enjoy southern Thai flavors. read more

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Honestly the service was really good, the waitress let me know that the peppers I was about to eat were a lot hotter than I thought they would be. It's a really nice atmosphere to eat at, but the food was not really worth its price tho. I got the Miang Kum which was ok. I wouldn't pay $18 dollars for it though and there want a picture on the menu so I assumed it be more than a few leaves and a small assortment of chopped up garnishes. read more

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

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I've been meaning to try Tha Phraya for a while now & let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. Bustlin' on a Friday night, make sure to snag a ressie on Resy! The food was slammin'! The chicken wings were zesty, the crab fried rice lava was flavorful, the duck was delish. My bestie & I were so content so thank you for an amazing GNO! read more

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This restaurant is booked and busy all the time! We got a reservation and started off with Thai iced tea and a lucky draw cocktail, both pretty good. We ordered the appetizers and those were so delicious - the sautéed green beans, the rice rolls, and the chive apps were all vegetarian and definitely the stars of the show. The food itself was okay, they can make any of the classic dishes veg so we went with the drunken noodles which was a classic and the green curry which to be honest was a little too spicy for me and tasted very strongly of turmeric, so I probably wouldn't get the green curry again. This place is known for their fancy apps and drinks though so I would come back for those! read more

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

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After hearing the soothr group opened up a sister restaurant in the UES i HAD to check it out immediately walking in the interior stood out its so cute! service is a bit slow im assuming because they just opened but theyre pretty nice at least we ordered 2 apps and 2 entrees to share. got the chicken curry puff pastry which was divine - could eat these all day. second was the last picture - cant remember the name but its a veggie app you put a sauce and ton of veggies into this leaf, honestly it was really bad so im surprised a staff member recommended it because its quite obviously an acquired taste / not for everyone for mains we got a spicy shrimp curry and pork noodle. the noodles were soupy so i wish the broth was more flavorful but these noodles were good none the less. curry was my favorite - so full of flavor and decently spicy. came with a side of rice too we devoured def recommend and will return - just dont ask staff for recs lolol read more

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Went for restaurant week. $45 Dinner ($60 after tip and tax, 20% automatic gratuity for large party.) Came here because friend of a friend is the owner and, totally unbiased review, but this place was so good! Waitress with the middle length bob was so attentive and sweet, the ambiance is really pretty and nice (not super loud), and the food was so good. I loved the crab fried rice (I prefer it without the sauce). Sai Ua spring rolls had a kick to it! It didn't come with any sauce but it was still really hood. The Branzino was also really good! It was crispy and a little sour/spicy. read more

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I came here for a work dinner, and was pleasantly shocked by the immaculate interior designs that brought me to another world.The food was out of this world, with such unique Thai flavors. Our group had the shrimp cakes, delicious, and crab papaya salad, bold pick, if you're not a fan of salads with salty crab, I would skip but otherwise a fun twist to spice up a salad. I had such a hard time choosing which entree to pick, as they as sounded glamorous! My ba-me ped (roasted duck over noodles) was flavorful and a little sweeter than I liked (4/5). I would go for one of their shining dishes on their Recommended list in the future. Service was excellent, no complaints. read more

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As a Thai food lover, it's my mission to try out all the Thai restaurants in New York. I was recommended The Phraya by two of my foodie friends, so I had to give it a try! I decided to order food through delivery, so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. Beef pad see iw: 100/10 (BEST pad see iw I've had in a while! Sauce was super flavorful, noodles were still bouncy and not too soft, and the beef was cooked well. Portion size was pretty small though...) I'll definitely be back to try out their other dishes!! read more

We walked by Tha Praya right after learning that it was added to the Michelin guide. We snagged one of 4 teeny outdoor tables. We never made it into the restaurant proper. The staff were lovely and very upbeat. The food was excellent. We started off with the papaya salad. It was really good, but pretty damn spicy even when mild seasoning was requested. We checked with the waitress to be sure and she confirmed the salad was "not spicy." The couple at the next table had the same experience. My wife's pad Thai was a top 5 and I loved the special of duck breast served over noodles. The quality of the ingredients and lack of grease sets this place head and shoulders above its peer group. Highly recommended- will try to eat indoors next time. I would love to go with a group and sample the menus more extensively. read more

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We are rarely on the UES so I took the opportunity to book us a reservation here after our volleyball game in the area. It appeared very available for a weekday table of four. The menu was extensive with summer specials as well. We really liked the spring rolls and the curry puff. We split the kong karee, the duck noodle dish, crab fried rice, a beef curry as well as the grilled fish. Everything was done very well. I would skip the fish next time as it wasn't as flavorful as I expected and it had small pieces of bones so it was scarier to eat even though on the menu it said it was boneless. Overall this is a great option on UES but there are so many great Thai places in NYC that I don't really see myself traveling the distance to come here. read more

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Welcome to the UES you culinary fantasy! Holy hell, flavor explosions dish after dish. When I go out I want to eat things that make me wanna run the hell back the next night because my taste buds have gone into withdrawals instantly. That's this spot. It's the most satisfying Thai spot in the neighborhood that has more regional varieties in the menu than other spots that tend to lean on classics as staples. Meanwhile, here, you'll have dishes from various regions giving a breadth of choices that I otherwise can't get in the 'hood. And, they actually take spice seriously. I want a range. I want things to have polarizing moments to bring the heat when you want it most, or have restraint when you're not in the mood. But they have both! We dined in and then did delivery in the same week. Both shined. This is worth all the visits. Pad Kee Mao with shrimp and squid, hell yes. The pork meatball and noodle dish with brown sauce, talk dirty to me. Green papaya salad brings the heat and freshness. Yellow curry with lump crab and vermicelli slaps! Rice cakes are gooey and yummmy! So many awesome things! read more

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Tha Pharaya is my Go to for Lunch. It's always super affordable and the quality is there. I've been coming since they opened last year and one thing they are is consistent! From the food to the service, always expect to have a great experience. This time I got Pad See Ew with beef - 10/10 read more

Went for ny res week! And WOW this is not just like any other thai place We ordered the entire res week menu ($45/p), and it took me back to SE asia. They have much more nuanced dishes and flavors than your standard pad thai/pad see ew. This is thai food. Made a res day of for 4 ppl Appetizers - spring rolls (5/5) were SO delicious. I'm not a fan of oily foods, so i usually stray away, but i could eat 3 of these - tod mun goong (5/5) is closest to describe as a seafood coquette, but absolutely delicious. I could eat several of these too. Crisp to perfection. - Yum som o (3/5) really good!! Just spicy af! - miang kham (3/5) very subtle yet very good and fun as you pack your leaf with a bunch of thai flavors. I think you can get a better bang for your buck app tho Entrees - Crab fried rice lava (5/5): get this. Omurice but crab fried tice - nuer toon mor fai (3/5): if you like meat, you'll enjoy this. I like my carbs tho and this was like a pho soup with beansprouts replacing the vermecelli so i was somewhat dissapointed - goong karee (4.5/5): sweet yummy seafood curry - pas sa pla tod (3/5) : good if you like thai style fish! Dessert - mango sticky rice (4/5): hella good and fresh, melt in mouth mango! Just smallll - coconut milk ice cream (4/5): they put clear coconut chunks in it!! Sooo yummy and housemade Staff were really friendly and kind and felt like an authentic experience. They had a good amount of tables for a large group! Inside, it was a medium loud space. read more

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The food was so good. This was on my list after hearing about their crab fried rice being comparable to fish cheeks. I would say that they taste slightly different from one another and both are yummy in their own way. The curry was so good in the khao soi. I could drink that on it's own. The curry puffs were yummy and had a lot of filling in them. Pad Thai was good and pretty standard. Service was attentive, took our orders quickly and food was served in a timely manner. Water was refilled without any issues. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and had plenty of seating. There is a bathroom upstairs and down. I went to the one downstairs and it was clean. read more

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Came for lunch to try out their lunch special. Place is aesthetically pleasing like most Thai restaurants in the city. Service is probably one of the worse ones I ever encountered. First they don't bring out lunch menu during lunch weekday. You have to ask for it. Then the food, I got the crab fried rice, for $29 I thought the crab would be mixed in the fried rice but no there's no crab at all, instead they just put a couple pieces on top. But we are in New York, what is new, the audacity of restaurants to overcharged and they can get away with giving so little and people would still order it over and over. The pad see ew was probably the worse pad see ew I ever had, it tasted fishy and not soy sauce based at all. Like how do you mess up the most basic dish? Let alone its $20+ for lunch price. We also got the Thai iced tea and Thai iced tea which was $3 for their lunch special. When we got our check they were charging $7 each, when we pointed it out to them they didn't even say sorry, actually they didn't say a word to us besides taking our order, never checked up on us, not even a thank you when we leave. This is with tip expectations starting at 20% lol If you want a good, reasonable priced Thai food in UES, I can't recommend Zabb Putawn enough. They have good warm service, amazing food, and reasonably priced. Dont come to this pretentious restaurant. read more

Tha Phraya - Crab fried rice and pad see ew 3/5, not worth the price at all - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing thai food and attentive service! Just moved into the area and stumbled upon this place - love the exterior and interior decor! For dinner, we got the Pla yang (branzino) and the Beef pad see iew. Both were so yummy and flavorful. The two sauces that came with the pla yang were such great pairings, and the pad see iew had great flavor to it! I liked how wide the rice noodles were. Next time, I'm definitely going to try their lunch specials. read more

Tha Phraya - Pla yang (branzino), pad see iew - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Started with the Maa Praw, a coconut and pineapple drink with purple syrup and crushed ice--refreshing, tasty, and just the right amount of sweet. At the same time, the ka nom dumplings arrived, wrapped in delicate, almost translucent dough, filled with crunchy radish and peanuts--light but packed with texture. We followed that with the special: soft shell crabs and crab meat in a rich, textured curry--not a soup, but something way more flavorful and complex. Absolutely outstanding. Also had the pomelo salad with coconut and onion--light, refreshing, and a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. This classic Thai dish, known as yam som o, combines juicy pomelo with toasted coconut and aromatic herbs, offering a delightful contrast to the richer dishes. Left completely satisfied and full. This is hands down the best and most authentic Thai spot on the Upper East Side. Servers were friendly and helpful. Ambience--nicely decorated, busy, and on the louder side. Already planning my next visit and will be recommending it to everyone. Finally looks like they have a lunch fix lunch. read more

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Food, ambiance, staff (i think theyre really thai?) makes it feel & taste like authentic thai food. Cant say what real thai food tastes like as I've never been to thailand but i can say the food was very good and of high quality & effort. The crab rice was okay - i think it lacked a bit of flavor and not too much crab. Crab to rice ratio was not great, tasted more like fried rice with egg with a bit of crab. Id get the duck curry again. Usually dont like pineapples in my food but it worked really well in this one. Chicken noodle was my second favorite of the three, although my friend said she liked it the most. For walk ins - we walked in on a Friday @6pm - seated immediately for 3 people. They said theres a 1hr 15min time limit for walk ins - which didnt feel very relaxing to hear ive heard 1hr and 30min but 1hr 15min felt more like we had an hour to order & eat & enjoy each others company. Would recommend making a reservation in advance unless you're okay feeling a bit on the clock. read more

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If you have kids I would not recommend. We've gone to many Michelin star and fine dining restaurants in NYC which have all been fantastic. We had a reservation and one of the servers was setting up our table. This guy in the picture rudely asked us if we had a reservation and when we let him know they were setting up the table, he rudely slammed the door on my 3 year old, hurting him and not even apologizing. For a restaurant on the UES, I would expect it to be more family-friendly. Came here to celebrate a recent promotion but was instantly annoyed and wanted to leave without ordering. read more

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

Best meal I've had in NYC in a while. My partner and I are dying to go back, whenever we're back in Upper East. The crab fried rice was INCREDIBLE. So much flavor and textural interest. I'm a sucker for duck, so I was ecstatic to see it on the menu and it did not disappoint. We also loved the NA coconut/pineapple purple drink. It's also such a beautifully designed restaurant. Great inspo for a super vibey interior design. Will absolutely be returning! read more

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Very cutely decorated Thai restaurant with a lively mood and solid food. For the upper east side, we were pleasantly surprised to find a Thai place with a similar vibe to other restaurants like Soothr and Pranakhon. For drinks, I got a can smash, which was absolutely delicious. I don't really like tequila, but this was very yummy and the plum and lemongrass tied it together. For food, we got two entrees off the recommended menu - Nuer Toon Mor Fai (spicy beef soup) and Pae Sa Pla Tod (fried branzino in a spicy sour soup/curry). Both were pretty spicy, but it didn't build, so it wasn't unbearable. Considering they said it was medium spicy, I would say it was on the hotter side. The beef soup was good, but I don't think I would order it again. The soup was a bit too sweet for me and there wasn't as much meat or tendon as we would have liked. The branzino was pretty good! There wasn't that much meat on the fish though. The sour soup/sauce/curry was my favorite part. There wasn't a lot of depth in the flavor that went perfectly with rice. For the upper east side, the food was better than what you would expect. The servers were nice and attentive, and we were able to get walk in seats around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it did get filled up fairly quickly. A bit on the pricier side for Thai, but will come here again to check out more basic entrees! read more

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My friend and I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday after seeing that this place had newly opened in the neighborhood. Upon entering the smell of dried shrimp definitely sent me back to Thailand, and the space was cute and decorated with various beautiful Thai elements. We were greeted by some friendly staff and seated immediately. My friend wasn't super hungry so he ordered the sausage spring rolls and a Thai iced tea. I was quite hungry so I ordered the Prawn Pad Thai and Thai iced tea. As you can see from my picture below, the pad Thai and iced tea were both prepared beautifully, and they were delicious I would definitely come back here and try some of their other dishes! read more

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

10/10 recommend this place if you're craving Thai food. I was in town & my friend suggested that we check this place out for dinner. I'm so glad she suggested this place bc the food is phenomenal! For two, we ordered 3 entrees: -Crab fried rice lava: this was delicious! I like the omelet that they put on top - it went well with the rice. -Pad Thai: they gave so many shrimps but I shouldn't complain. This was also delicious. -Panang nuea: this has a kick to it, which wasn't too bad. It was super tasty! -Mango sticky rice: no complaints here! Love a good mango sticky rice & they did a great job. Not only was the food great, but the service was excellent too. They were super attentive to us. I will def recommend this place to all my friends & family who come to NYC! read more

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This review is for delivery! We got delivery from here last night from uber eats and it was really good. Everything arrived piping hot. Here's what we got: Ka Nam Jeep - we both didn't love this. It was just okay. Wouldn't get again - would opt for the Taro Spring Roll or the pork spring roll next time. Curry Puffs - very good! Nice flavor and perfectly puffy. Also loved the dipping sauce. Goong Karee - very unique & so delicious! The shrimp was perfectly cooked. The curry had such a unique flavor. Unlike any other Thai curry I've had before. Although, fair warning, it's quite heavy. We probably could have split this between the two of us & one or two apps and been full. Paired with the jasmine rice, it was perfect! Beef Pad See - very solid pad see ew. Beef was good quality and cooked well. I'd probably try something else next time like Khao Soi. Thai iced tea - very tasty! Overall, I was impressed with the food and thought they did delivery quite well. Can't wait to go try in person! read more

We were mesmerized by the exceptional dining experience at this Michelin-Guide Thai restaurant when we had the chance to visit during NYC Restaurant Week. Every dish we had is bursting with flavors and creativity! Food presentation is undoubtedly Instagram-worthy! Love the ambiance, and service was top-notch! Don't miss out on this amazing deal where you get to savor the flavors of a Michelin-Guide restaurant without breaking the bank! Must-Try: Tod Mun Goong--Shrimp Cakes (RW) Soft Shell Crab Karee (RW) Pae Sa Pla Tod--Thai Curry Branzino Kang Ped Yang--Duck Curry Lychee read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday night with reservations. Service wise they were attentive but not too pushy and had no issues. We got the zabb hang, som tum Thai, and paloh hang. The food is on par with other great Thai places in the city. The spice is just right and doesn't overwhelm the other flavors of the dishes. Glad to have a new Thai spot on the neighborhood. I do wish the portion sizes were a little bit bigger. read more

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

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Great service and environment. Super friendly, attentive and quick. The food was good but not great on the Thai scale. Nice spice levels. The Thai green curry was very flavorful but not filled with veggies and they clearly take to "Ny style" Thai the veggies were Brussel sprouts purple cauliflower and big squash piece. (The latter which adds nice taste and texture to the meal.). The fish was well cooked but was lacking a flavor piece. It has nice spice, tamarind but was lacking a sweet and sour element. It was a tad salty. Easy to eat through though. I would come back again and encourage you to try too. Let us know what you think. read more

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Came here during lunch. They were very accommodating and warned me if their spice rating and it's not westernized spice level. It was fresh and very flavorful. I can't wait to come back here with more people to try more dishes. Also, Chris, my waiter was very funny and charming! Ask for him! read more

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Food was good. Need to increase the portion size. Pad Thai - came with 3 gigantic shrimps. For the price they could have added more noodles - it's not going to impact the margins much and will bring back customers 3.5/5 Kang Pu (crab curry) - good but small portions. 3.5/5 Kuay Tiew Nuea (braised beef noodle soup) - very good and portion was normal. 4.5 This place is competing with Upthai and Thep Thai on the UES. They would need to increase their portions to compete because to is on the pricier side read more

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TL;DR: If you're ordering delivery, don't get ripped off. Order from Bangrak instead. Three curry puffs for $17 that are more puff than filling, compared with $10 for four. Main courses here will run you around $24 or more with mostly rice (like a $10 lunch special). Perhaps the dine-in experience makes it worth the cost? read more

Recently had my 3rd trip here. It's a really good Thai restaurant. The dishes are slightly different to the average Thai place but it does have most of the old favorites. Food quality is exceptional, although portions are maybe slightly smaller than in some places. We have had several dishes from the menu, all were excellent, although if they tell you something is extremely hot, then believe them! Service is very friendly. Saw recently that they won a couple of food awards- it's normally buzzing / busy whenever you go. read more

This is becoming a regular stop for me. The food is rich and fresh, the drinks are wildly innovative (the Can Smash OMG) and the service and vibes are a perfect blend of attentive and laid back. Probably going back this week. read more

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This spot doesn't live up to their hype. I thought all 3 dishes were tried were average at best with prices that didn't justify either the portions size or flavor. Nothing was particularly memorable other than the crab fried rice with the egg on top. The soft shell crab didn't have enough crab or seasoning and had no special flavor profile other than being fried. The beef was good, but again nothing special. It was seasoned ok, but didn't taste particularly thai in any way other than how spicy it was. I will not be going back to try other items. read more

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The fried rice with crab is very disappointing. I don't understand why people bragged so much about this. It's very basic, salty and fishy. Nothing good about it. I've had better-fried rice somewhere else. I only had a bite and we didn't finish it. It is overhyped to be honest. The pad Thai is pretty decent and the shrimp cakes. The service is good and they are accommodating. This place is pretty new and clean. read more

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I ordered takeout pad, Thai from the lunch menu, and it was delicious! The service was extremely friendly, and the flavors were very authentic and good Lunch portions. My only thing was that the noodles were a bit stuck together, but I think that's because I waited to eat it for like 20 minutes. Next time I would love to come inside and try their other annual items because the ambience was very cozy and had a lot of indoor seating read more

Tha Phraya - Chicken Pad thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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