TLDR
Affordable & delicious Thai & Vietnamese near Times Sq. Standouts incl. green curry, basil rice, Khao Soi & $5 happy hour beer.
Details
This Thai and Vietnamese restaurant is a highly recommended spot, known for its delicious and affordable cuisine, conveniently located near Times Square. It's praised for its consistent quality, with standout dishes like green curry, basil rice, and Khao Soi, and even a highly-rated happy hour beer special [1]. It's also noted as a place that may accommodate severe nut allergies [2].
Food Overview
This restaurant offers a mix of Thai and Vietnamese dishes, with users recommending the Vietnamese Crispy Spring Rolls [1] and highlighting Thai favorites such as green curry, basil rice, and Khao Soi [2]. Pork chops over rice are also noted as juicy and crisp [3]. Pho is mentioned as a late-night rehydration option [4]. However, some discussions touch on the debate around pho authenticity at various establishments [5].
Caveats
One discussion mentions Oboa in Hell's Kitchen as a restaurant that might accommodate severe nut allergies [1].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: Allergy Friendly Experiences At Thaiindian
"Oboa in Hell's Kitchen was suggested as a restaurant that might accommodate severe nut allergies."
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"Pho is recommended as a late-night food option."
PositiveFrom post: What Is The Best Nyc Food After A Night Of
"Asian soups like Pho are suggested as good late-night food options."
PositiveFrom post: What Is The Best Nyc Food After A Night Of
"A big bowl of pho is recommended for rehydration after drinking."
PositiveFrom post: Seeking Great Solo Dining Experiences With No
"The user expressed a strong liking for OBAO."
PositiveFrom post: Porkchops
"The author rated the porkchops over rice an 8 out of 10, describing them as juicy and crisp. They also highly rated the happy hour beer at $5 as a 10 out of 10."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For A Truly Great Hells Kitchen Dinner
"Obao is described as excellent, though casual in atmosphere, within Hell's Kitchen."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For A Truly Great Hells Kitchen Dinner
"Obao is identified as the commenter's go-to restaurant in the Hell's Kitchen area."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For A Truly Great Hells Kitchen Dinner
"This commenter has been ordering from Obao for almost 20 years, praising their consistency, especially for takeout, and highlighting the Khao Soi."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For A Truly Great Hells Kitchen Dinner
"The user enthusiastically recommends Obao, specifically mentioning the green curry and basil rice as favorites."
PositiveFrom post: Thai Recommendations In Midtown
"OBAO at 45th and 9th is highly recommended for its delicious Thai food."
PositiveFrom post: Vegetarian Places To Eat Near Penn Station
"Obao Thai & Vietnamese is recommended, with a general note that there are many great Thai options on 9th Ave."
PositiveFrom post: What Are Some Of Your Favorite Appetizers In The
"The Vietnamese Crispy Spring Rolls from OBAO are recommended as an appetizer."
PositiveFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The commenter mentioned trying Madame Vo and liking it, and inquired about the original poster's specific criticisms of their pho."
NeutralFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The original poster advised that pho quality can degrade with delivery, suggesting heating it on the stove, but acknowledged it's not the same as the restaurant experience."
NeutralFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The commenter asked if pho holds up for delivery or must be eaten at the restaurant."
NeutralFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The original poster visited a place that was fronted as a bakery/coffee shop but served pho, which they found good and would have made their top 4 pho list if it were in NYC."
NeutralFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The commenter praised Pho Ninh Kieu in Parsippany, NJ, for its pho, noting the broth turns gelatinous when refrigerated, a sign of quality."
PositiveFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The original poster stated they would recommend Madame Vo for anything other than their pho, which they felt was a good soup but not authentically pho to them."
NegativeFrom post: My Top List For Vietnamese Food In Nyc From A
"The original poster argued that Pho Bang would still rank in the top 50 Vietnamese restaurants in NYC."
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