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    Zabb PuTawn

    4.4 (355 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    George C.

    Can confirm this place is worth it! It's a bit unassuming but the ambiance is just right... you feel like you're in Southeast Asia. Food is pretty damn good. The curry puff (vegetarian) was worth it. Maybe a little crunchier would have made it amazing. I ordered the Tom Yum and, while it wasn't as orange/yellow and creamy looking as I expected, it was still delicious. The soup was great and just the right amount of fish sauce flavor. Also not too spicy! The fried rice was really good as well. One of the highlights was the mango sticky rice, which had some purple rice or something. And it was delicious on a hot summer day. Can't wait to come back!

    Pork Ong (Northern Thai Pork & Ong Curry)
    Amanda W.

    We are absolute regulars at Zabb PuTawn, hubby and I love coming here. It has some of the most authentic curries in all of UES. Hubby usually gets the Panang curry and I love the green curry. I also love the steamed chicken. This is such an absolute gem. Wish they would have a weekend brunch/lunch menu as we've been going over the weekends during lunch. Also they have changed their menu and now it is refreshed with new pics of the dishes! The 10% still stands for cash!

    Laura B.

    This is one of the best Thai I had in my life and I'm not exaggerating. I went twice on the same week as proof. This is an unpretentious restaurant in the UES but cute, and well decorated, offering authentic Thai food. The server is I think the owner and he is the sweetest man. Anticipates your every needs and doesn't interrupt. Just go. You're in for a treat.

    Jessica J.

    Almost a hole in the wall Thai place with really good food. Can't believe I missed it all this time. The curry puff was so fluffy and hot (definitely made to order). The curry was great too! It me thing to keep in mind is that if you tell them tofu and vegetables, they will charge you twice for the protein.

    Pad Thai
    Susan G.

    We came here for Saturday night dinner and luckily were able to get a table. I would recommend a reservation if you come later for dinner on Saturday. I got the pad Thai with crab, which was delicious. The mango sticky rice and Thai ice tea were also good. This may become my go-to Thai spot!

    PAD THAI
    Carolina I.

    Zabb PuTawn is one of the best Thai places in UES!! I've walked by countless times and finally was able to try it this past weekend! I would say the ambiance really stood out to me. Compared to other Thai spots in UES, this restaurant is very small and cozy, but that's what I love about it. Just authentic food, cozy seating, and not the "trendy" vibe. This is definitely a spot I would come to if I was seeking comfort Thai food or just want for take-out! Additionally, the staff were super friendly, quick, and attentive! In terms of food, this place is stellar! I asked the waitress what their fan favorite was and she said the pad Thai. I was hesitant because most Pad Thai tastes the same, which isn't a bad thing since it's delicious but I always love to try something new. Ordering the Pad Thai was the best decision ever! Their Pad Thai does NOT taste the same like everyone else's. Their sauce is sweeter and AMAZING. I really can't describe what exactly it was, but just know that it's DELICIOUS. The food was fresh, portions were plentiful, and everything had a nice cook on it! Also their tofu is really awesome. I also highly recommend the Pad See Eew with chicken! Overall, easily my favorite Thai spot in UES and I look forward to returning to try other dishes :)

    Thai Iced Tea
    Zoe D.

    My parents moved to the area a year ago, and I've always walked past this place on the way to their apartment. I finally got to try it yesterday with some friends, and it was absolutely amazing! My friends and I went in at 1pm, when the restaurant was empty (it gets more busy at night). I was craving pad see ew, so I got that with tofu. It was perfectly seasoned, and the tofu was the perfect mix of soft and crispy. I also got Thai iced tea, which you can never go wrong with. Our waiter was a sweetheart and was very attentive. Overall, I'm happy I finally got to pop in here. Great food, great service and a relaxing atmosphere!

    Panang
    Steph W.

    Best Thai in the UES. The chef of this restaurant worked at a Michelin-star (2015) establishment in Jackson Heights. It's original location in UES just rebranded to Zabb Putawn. I didn't know this until I saw it posted on the wall. Ambiance (5/5): The establishment is pretty snug but there was plenty of choices for dine-in on a Friday night. Service (5/5): The server was friendly and checked on us often. There's a 10% discount if you pay in cash! Food: The food was extremely affordable! But i think their online vs in-person menu is slightly off (more expensive now) Panang Curry (5/5): The chicken was tender and broth had loads of flavor!! Kow Mun Gai: My friend had this and it reminds me of Hainanese chicken rice. The taste was identical. The chicken pieces were tender but overall expected for the type of flavoring.

    Panang curry with tofu
    Debbie D.

    This is the most underrated Thai restaurant. It's tiny and not as busy as other Thai restaurant but it's so good. Their food taste homemade and decor is unpretentious. Highly recommend coming here and trying out their dishes, they're all good.

    Clarissa L.

    This is a small cozy Thai restaurant in the upper east side. Came by for a late lunch and we were readily seated. They have a lunch special that includes an app/starter with a drink with any entree. I got the papaya salad and fried tofu, and an iced unsweetened green tea. For my entree, I had the pad kee mao which was unique with the spice coming from pickled peppercorns and thin strands of wild ginger. Service was great. Overall a nice place for a Thai meal.

    Chive pancake
    Anthony P.

    RATING: 8.3/10 In the food desert that can be the UES, Zabb PuTawn offers a commitment to authentic, no frills Thai food in their humble store. They should really get more attention, and offer a variety of authentic dishes, most notably for me their dessert of sticky coconut rice which was quite delicious (Kow Tom Mud) but their Pad See Ew was a standout as well. PAD SEE EW Great job with this. I read that they take their recipes seriously and try not to change it too much in order to stay true to original Thai recipes and that is SO appreciated. I love a no-frills place offering authentic food and you're gonna find it here. Their pad see ew was everything you look for in one, chewy, bouncy noodles with savory, salty flavor running throughout. CHIVE PANCAKE One of my must-gets when I do Thai food. These warm, chewy, fragrant "pancakes" are actually fried wedges of doughy chivey-ness. Think similar notes of chinese scallion pancake but in a more satisfying, chewy texture and crispier exterior. KARIPAP Solid curry puffs too with a nice soft potatoey inside. Not spicy. KOW TOM One of the highlights of my takeout meal. Chewy sticky rice with a nice coconutty sweetness running throughout. Such a treat. It's so valuable to find a spot in the UES that is committed to serving authentic and high quality food from a particular country. Keep up the great work!

    Anne F.

    This is a little Thai gem near our apartment. Met my friend here and the food looked amazing and tasted amazing. The service was quick and the the cost was not outrageous. I didn't think it'd be as inexpensive as it was. I got one of the noodle soup dishes (I don't remember which one) and my friend got the pad thai. The noodle soup was amazing and not too much noodles where you feel stuffed at the end. I'm super happy I found this place and I highly recommend it.

    Soup and PAD THAI
    Joel S.

    We stopped by this teeny Thai restaurant after reading great reviews. The space is small and cozy- the opposite of many of the hipster Thai places around. Mellow jazz music was playing. The staff were lovely. We started off with a really good papaya salad. We asked for medium spiciness and this one was almost too hot. My wife had excellent chicken pad Thai and I tried a soup with egg noodles, crabmeat, roast pork and vegetables. The soup was very good. There's a weekday lunch special that would be worth investigating A very nice change of pace from loud scene-y Thai restaurants.

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    Amazing food, amazing staff. I only ever got take outs but regretted not dining in because the atmosphere was very lovely.

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    This is the real deal. Authentic ingredients. We just got take out but they were super friendly.

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    Love it ! Never had a bad dish and lost count over the past 10 years how often I've eaten in and out .... !

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