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    Wan Waan

    4.2 (279 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Seafood, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:15 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    WAN WAAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Papaya Salad, Crispy Chicken Garlic, Gyoza
    Dana L.

    Service was very good, we had a reservation and were seated within 5 minutes. The papaya salad was very refreshing and light, and the friend chicken was seasoned pretty well. The food was also inexpensive, I'd say this place is a good place to go to for affordable high quality food!

    Cindy W.

    The restaurant was very accommodating and fit the five of us in without reservations. Another bonus for offering happy hour until 8 p.m. with snacks and drink specials. The rice cake was so unique and tasty! All the cocktails were delicious and boozy! The service was prompt and friendly (big thanks for letting our group split the check!). Can't wait to come back again soon!

    Pad See Ew (Quarter Duck)
    Austin L.

    I eat a lot of Thai food and this restaurant in Chelsea really surprised me with how flavorful everything was! From the beautiful mocktails to their apps and entrees, I have no complaints for everything I ate. The Phuket Dream and Sangaya mocktail drinks were wonderful. I love how Chicken Satays were moist and tender. The Curry Puffs were very flaky with a nice starchy filling. I loved the Grilled Steak Fried Rice because of the fatty salty steak. The Pad See Ew noodles were also not stuck together which I see at a lot of Thai spots, so that was a great sign! I never had duck this tender and not dry, so I recommend pairing it with their crispy duck. I ended the meal with a nice sweet Mango Sticky Rice. Service was excellent and the place got packed for lunch time on a Saturday!

    I secured a reservation over the phone for a party of 7 on a Sunday night. We ordered chive rice cakes, lemon thai iced tea, thai iced tea, basil fried rice, pineapple fried rice, red curry, tom yum seafood noodle, soft shell crab khao soi, pad see ew, and duck noodle soup. While I was quite sad the thai iced tea didn't have dairy alternatives, the lemon thai iced tea was very refreshing. It was our first time at Wan Waan, and everyone enjoyed the food and drinks. They absolutely devoured everything. Servers were respectful and friendly. The music wasn't too loud. We had a great time and would be back again!

    Strawberry margarita
    Christina B.

    Was very impressed with the value of the happy hour here, $10 drinks everyday until 8pm! Even on weekends. The food was served hot and fresh, and the vibes inside were intimate and fun. I think the roti massaman appetizer is a little small, it would've been nice to have received more than 1 piece of roti for $9. But overall the food was flavorful and service was quick and attentive without feeling rushed

    Massaman Curry with beef
    Sophie C.

    Super solid Thai spot. Thankfully no wait or super long line like a lot of trendy Thai spots in the city. Ordered the massaman curry with beef and coconut shrimp. Both tasted delicious, ate every crumb! Only complaint is that it was quite sunny and we were sat near the window, so it was very bright and a bit hot. Maybe some blinds or sheer curtains would help? Cute spot, would be back.

    Alex M.

    Overall: 5 stars Newer Thai restaurant that popped up on my radar recently and I was so impressed by the menu, which was full of intriguing options, of which none my sensitive stomach could tolerate well at this time, so I went for the classic Pad See Ew. The noodles were tender, piping hot, and had a sweet saline comfort to the bite. The chinese broccoli is cut with expert precision for tender yet crisp texture and the egg is well scrambled to serve as a light crumble. Prices are all very fair and I'm very much looking forward to returning to try the rest of the menu when my stomach is not failing me. Food: +2 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

    Simon B.

    We really enjoyed our visit just now. Super friendly and efficient staff. Atmosphere is cool and not noisy so a nice place for just the 2 of us. Food was excellent. Shrimp pad thai and crab fried rice. Dim sum delicious. Oh, the cocktails were great too! Thank you

    Eat This Next N.

    WAN WAAN is easily one of my favorite Thai spots in NYC right now. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for a casual dinner or a night out with friends. We started with the house dumplings, which were incredibly juicy and full of flavor--definitely a must-order. The coconut shrimp was also amazing, crispy on the outside with the perfect balance of sweetness. For mains, the salmon khao soi completely stood out. The curry was rich and flavorful, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The rib-eye panang curry was just as impressive--tender, bold, and packed with flavor. Excellent service, great vibe overall. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. You can tell they really care about the quality here. Highly recommend if you're in the area--this place is a gem.

    Khao Soy Gai
    Emma F.

    Really enjoyed the khao soi here. I came with some friends during happy hour and we loaded up on the $8 lychee margaritas! The service was nice as well.

    Happy hour menu until 8pm
    Michelle L.

    We walked in on a Friday night. They have happy hour until 8pm, which can be hard to find. Overall service was fast and nice. The food and drinks were delicious. There are a lot of thoughtful details, like the food garnish and fresh, beautiful flowers on every table. We got the papaya salad and Phuket crab curry. The fried soft shell crab was delicious, and there were lumps of crab in the spicy curry. The lychee Thai tea was not something I usually see on menus. It was delicious and refreshing. There were many good Kahlua and Thai coffee based cocktails.

    Happy Hour $6 beers
    Dayna M.

    Came here as a walk in for 2 around 4:30 on a Thursday and got a table right away. Immediately the service was so nice and helpful! Our server Oreo genuinely made our dinner! The place is super cute. Food was also great! I loved the Massaman Curry and the happy hour drink deals are totally worth it!

    Anna K.

    Taste great flavorful! I got calamari salads and crispy coconut shrimp. They were both good! However I should have chosen different kind since both are deep fried ( i didn't realize) so I'll try some different stuff next time. They were packed and other table's foods looks really nice :)

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    I. LOVE. OREO. Food and drinks so good, such a nice guy. i love life and lychee and pomegranate martinis

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    Amazing food! Happy hour drinks were delish. Oreo, our server, is the sweetest! Highly recommend.

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    Solid Thai food, excellent service in a cute popular restaurant. The heat level on the soft drunken noodles (3 chikies) is just perfect.

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    Crab House NYC

    Crab House NYC

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$$

    I think this is the only seafood restaurant I've ever been to that has a bidet, which definitely…read moregets bonus points. That said, I didn't come here for the bathroom. I came here to throw down on some seafood and that's exactly what we did. I found out about this place because one of my favorite TikTok foodies posted that she came here when she was visiting from Chicago. It was also my friend's birthday so we figured we'd check it out. If you come with a group of 4 or more, including the birthday person, they eat for free, which is a pretty nice perk. This place lived up to every bit of the hype. We did the $125 option which includes lobster. If you have people in your group who are on the fence about spending the extra money, just remind them it's only about $35 more and that's basically the cost of one lobster anywhere else. Here you're getting unlimited lobster. The food literally just kept coming. At one point we were running out of room on the table. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed and started putting multiple items on the same plates instead of bringing everything out separately. It sounds small but it actually helped a lot and showed they were paying attention. The drinks weren't super strong but they definitely weren't weak either. If you love seafood, come hungry and bring a group. The vibes were great, the service was on point, and we left absolutely stuffed.

    I had a great experience here. There are so many food options to choose from, including lobster,…read moreshrimp, all kinds of crab legs, and even blue crabs. It's honestly a seafood lover's dream. I highly recommend coming with a large group so you can try a bit of everything. They also offer an option to pay an extra $45 to take your leftovers home, which is absolutely worth it. I ended up with so much food that my fridge is still full. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to others.

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    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in
    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in
    Cajun butter shrimp
    Cajun butter shrimp
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    Salt & Pepper Fried Lobsters
    Cap't Loui

    Cap't Loui

    4.5
    (101 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Been here multiple times now and each time I leave filled and fulfilled! My favorite item to get in…read morethe boil is the crab legs - they're always fresh! The desserts are delicious too. The beignet really bring me back to when I visited New Orleans.

    We came here for my friend's birthday dinner and of course I was excited, I love seafood! I'd…read morechecked the menu to contemplate choices (I hate inconveniencing others). The staff was professional and efficient with all functionsof service. We were seat once everyone had arrived and were given menus. Everything was good until she asked if we had allergies..... pork. She flips my menu over and stated I could only order the fried foods. They cook everything together, sausage seafood etc, in her words, cross-contamination. I was crushed! Im so glad my friends were distracted. Lost on what to get, I asked for a recommendation and went with the wing basket, while the rest of the table did the 3lb boil with a calamari basket. The boils comes out very fast, fry baskets about 10min longer. The food was fresh, hot, but lightly seasoned (the wings). I requested ranch for the wings, they didnt have any. There was a spicy mayo to dip but it wasnt my cup of tea. As long as the birthday girl had fun, thats all that counts. Im grateful the server asked about allergies. Saved me a trip to the emergency room.

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    Seating inside, looks like there is also a second floor
    Seating inside, looks like there is also a second floor
    Lobster Roll
    Lobster Roll
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    Lobster Place

    Lobster Place

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I finally brought my nephew here so he could try their 2 lb. steamed lobster, and it was just as…read moredelicious as I remembered. I've been coming here for years, and the quality of the food continues to keep me coming back. During this visit, I ran into a recurring issue with my lobster. It was carrying a large amount of roe, which I was actually happy about because I enjoy it and didn't want any of it to go to waste. However, the roe deep inside wasn't fully cooked during the initial steaming process. I had to go back and forth with Ash and the kitchen staff several times, but they remained patient, attentive, and committed to making sure everything was cooked properly. Ash, one of the managers, provided excellent customer service throughout the experience. While I was waiting, he kindly offered me a complimentary cup of New England clam chowder, which was absolutely delicious and very much appreciated since I was starving. Before leaving, I also ordered two more 2 lb. steamed lobsters to go. I explained my concern, and the staff made sure they were thoroughly cooked before packaging them. Both were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. I truly appreciate the team's dedication to customer satisfaction and their willingness to make things right. Their excellent service, combined with consistently great seafood, is why I've remained a loyal customer for years. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. Thank you!

    I have nothing bad to say about this lobster roll. It's fresh and delectable…read more We didn't have to wait too long for our order either. The place is very busy inside Chelsea Market.

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    A fun and relaxed raw bar atmosphere.
    A fun and relaxed raw bar atmosphere.
    The raw bar spread.
    The raw bar spread.
    Great craft beer selection.

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    Great craft beer selection.

    Wan Waan - thai - Updated July 2026

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