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    ViV

    4.3 (1.7k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Lychee Martini and Pineapple Martini
    David B.

    Cocktails and an early dinner after work and ViV hit the spot. Kind of a clubby Thai restaurant, the food here is as solid as the drinks. Met my wife here after work and took advantage of the $10 cocktail happy hour selection. I had a Lychee martini with Red Curry Chicken. Very spicy, nice quality of chicken too. My wife had a pineapple martini with chicken stirred rice and was also satisfied. Lots of Thai food along 9th Ave in Hells Kitchen, this is another I'd recommend.

    PAD KEE MAO
    Ayana A.

    Stopped by Viv on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. The place has lots of seating with a bar area in the front and more seating in the back. They have a really great happy hour that lasts from 12-7pm with so many flavors for the drinks. I liked my lychee margarita. It wasn't too strong. The servers are really kind and get you your food quickly. The portion sizes aren't too large, but they are the perfect size for 1 person. For appetizers, I tried the steamed Kanom Jeep which was flavorful. I also tried the fried rice and the pad kee mao. If you are not a spice fan, do the medium spice. I like spicy so I ordered one up from that and it was spicy which I liked.

    Sy L.

    Saturday night dinner at ViV was a great choice! 1st I ordered a cocktail ON CLOUD 9 (Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose Vodka, Orange Liqueur, grapefruit & rose juice, Orange Liqueur foam, Peychaud's Bitters). I love a cute looking cocktail and this one did not fail and it was so good! For my appetizer POR PIA TODD (Fried vegetable spring rolls, sweet plum dip). These spring rolls are at the top on my list - crispy and the filling was so fresh! I wanted to order more but I knew I would not finish my entree. Speaking of entree KHAO PAD SAPPRAROD (Fried yellow curry rice, pineapple, eggs, cashew nuts, onions, scallions and cilantro garnish). The rice was served inside of a pineapple. Absolutely delicious (10/10)!

    Yvonne C.

    Service was wonderful, food could've been better and ambiance was super cute. The lights were super dimmed and there's a whole dragon flowing in the ceiling from front to back of the restaurant. Again, super cute! I only enjoyed the crab fried rice bc there were actual chunks of crab in it. The razor clams didn't taste fresh, just spicy and extremely chewy. The beef skewer was too rough maybe overcooked for too long? The pad kee mao was spicyyyyyyyy to the point where I teared everytime I took a bite lol We should've asked for mild or least spice as possible.

    MASSAMAN NUA. Short rib dish, oddly served in a cast iron skillet
    Bret F.

    Viv has been my go to Thai spot in Hell's Kitchen since they opened about 13 years ago. The food was always so great while the service could be hit or miss. The staff was always so chic. The space so hip. I hold this place so close to my heart and change is hard. So imagine my surprise when I went for dinner and asked for the hard copy of the menu (not doing a QR code), and instead of the big gorgeous book of a menu, I was handed a one sheet plastic laminated menu which looked small and as if things had been simplified. I asked - are you under new management or owners? They said no, just revamped the menu. Hmmm?! Gone were my favorite apps - the fried tofu, and signature long thin crispy spring rolls. In its place the new spring rolls are short fat things that look like a crushed eggroll. It was fine. Also got the chicken satay which was very good. As for mains, my favorite dish - the avocado chicken massaman curry served on the bone (as they insisted) was gone. I got my other favorite the drunken noodles with chicken which was great. Now also served with a scrambled egg on top. We also ordered a new dish - the massaman nua, short ribs in the most delicious sauce. When ordering the curry dishes they have gotten rid of most of the options - gone are pork, beef, duck; only chicken, shrimp, tofu remain. The plates they're serving on were different. They use to be unique. Now they're small simple white plates that seem better fit for a diner. The music that was usually pumping, was on low. The dim lighting was turned up, and the place felt bright. The stylish staff, replaced by people in everyday clothes. The whole thing felt a little 'invasion of the body snatchers'. Same space, but it all feels off. I must give them credit the food was good. Prices seem a little higher now. I imagine in the tough restaurant landscape their old menu which was huge, was proving to not be profitable. I will be back, but it just doesn't totally feel like the Viv I knew.

    Vegetable dumplings
    sanjana m.

    hecked out this Thai spot in Hell's Kitchen with a friend after seeing it had over 4,500 reviews--figured we had to see what the hype was about! We started with the vegetable dumplings, which were surprisingly unique compared to the usual--definitely a standout. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao (8/10), which I don't usually go for (I tend to stick with Pad Thai or drunken noodles), but I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. The flavors were bold, and it totally paid off. Heads up: they take their spice levels seriously. I ordered medium and it was already pretty fiery--so be cautious if you're sensitive to heat! The vibe was cozy, decor had a warm and inviting feel, and the service was friendly and attentive. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

    Thai Iced Tea with Milk & Thai Ice Coffee with Milk
    Caitlyn F.

    Walked in to this place after a movie and we were pleasantly surprised! It's a nice spot, that looks like would be good for group dinners. We ordered the thai tea and thai iced coffee, the thai tea was solid, but the thai iced coffee could have been a bit more creamier and colder, maybe if they added more ice or used pebbled ice instead. The crab fried rice was really good, and the sauce made it even better. They packed our food to go as well, which always adds a point to good service :)

    Pad Thai
    Adam B.

    It's kinda great how they took regular old Thai food and put it in the middle of a clubby vibe. Prices are reasonable and the food is reliable. It's not really a foodie destination, but it's holistically a lot of fun. Pad Thai: Pretty standard. Flavor soaked noodles. Nicely marinated shrimp. A bunch of egg, oddly not mixed in. And various other pieces making this a mélange of flavors.

    Lychee Margarita
    Kiana T.

    This place is always a wonderful experience. The food menu is large and I have yet to try anything I didn't like. One of my favorite dishes are their curries. There massaman nua with sticky rice is chefs kiss. It's beef short ribs, pink potatoes, onions, carrots, peanuts, massaman curry. The short ribs is tender and melts in your mouth. The service here is always amazing. The staff are quick and attentive and super helpful if you like asking for recommendations. The space can seat a lot. It's a popular spot and gets busy most nights. It's a great location for dinner with friends and with a partner. Not so much for a first date.

    PAD KEE MAO
    Laya M.

    This place in Hell's Kitchen was so delish! It had really cool decor and quick service as well. It's a small and crowded place but on a weekday didn't need a res so I'd definitely recommend

    Kiwi cocktail
    Bre M.

    Another 10/10 experience with Viv! I used to come here a LOT a few years and finally made my way back. I know folks say absence makes the heart grow stronger but wowwww was that the case here. Every piece of our meal was incredible but the major highlights for me were the appetizers. We ordered the Kra-pow puffs and the fried tofu and they were both so so good. The texture of the fried tofu just melted in your mouth and the sauce that came with the kra-pow puff really danced along your palette. Service-wise I had no complaints! The person taking our order seemed to be a new hire and they did an excellent job attending to us all night. I am someone who likes to ask the wait staff's opinions on menu items and they also did a great job of sharing some helpful insight. Please check out Viv if you haven't yet (if it is been a while!)- you're really going to love it!

    Pad Thai
    Meryam A.

    We came here after work with a group of friends and made reservations early. I had no idea what to expect, but I was blown away as soon as I walked in. The decor is absolutely stunning, especially the lit dragon that spans across the restaurant--it's a real showstopper. Once seated, our server was attentive and helpful right from the start. As big fans of Thai food, we started with the spring rolls and shrimp and chicken dumplings. Both were delicious, though the spring rolls are exceptionally large, making them perfect for sharing with a group. For our mains, we tried the pad see ew, pad Thai, red curry, and duck tamarind. Each dish was flavorful and cooked to perfection, but the standouts for me were the red curry and the pad Thai. The combination of the incredible ambiance and delicious food makes this a place I'll definitely come back to. Highly recommend it for group dinners or a fun night out!

    Volcano Chicken
    Grace Nicole C.

    The place is very spacious and a dim lit area which to us made it the perfect date night spot. We called to place a reservation since their website didn't show availability and they were very accommodating, that vibe and attentiveness from the employees translated to our dinner too! We had the Volcano Chicken (which gets poured an actual flame on top and was such a fun thing) and the Kee Mao noodles. The chicken was a tender rotisserie style chicken but the vegetables it came with weren't really good. The Kee Mao noodles were very flavorful but unfortunately were not spicy despite us asking for them to be which was surprising since most Thai places have a pretty good spice level when asking for it to be spicy. Overall it was a great experience and would recommend!

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