NYC's go-to for authentic Thai! Think best-ever Drunken Noodles & amazing soft-shell crab. A must-try for Thai food lovers.
This Thai restaurant is a gem in the city, with many patrons raving about its authentic flavors and inviting ambiance. The Drunken Noodles and Up Spring Rolls are frequently cited as must-try dishes, often described as the best ever. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with a particularly strong recommendation for the soft-shell crab and curry puffs, some users note that certain dishes can be on the pricier side for the neighborhood.
This Thai restaurant is lauded for its authentic cuisine, with Drunken Noodles and Up Spring Rolls being standout favorites. The soft-shell crab and curry puffs also receive high praise. While most customers are impressed, a few mention that some dishes can be pricey.
"The Drunken Noodles and Up Spring Rolls are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes. Customers also highly recommend the soft-shell crab and curry puffs."
Overwhelmingly positive, with strong praise for authentic Thai flavors and specific dishes like Drunken Noodles and soft-shell crab. Some users find certain dishes to be expensive.
Important Note
Some users have noted that certain dishes can be more expensive compared to other Thai restaurants in the area, and one user had a negative experience with the mango avocado salad.
"This user noted that Up Thai shares the same owners as Sala Thai."
Neutral"This user simply states Up Thai as their favorite."
Positive"This user explicitly endorses Up Thai as their top choice."
Positive"This user recommends Up Thai as their second favorite Thai restaurant."
Positive"This user includes Up Thai in a list of recommended Thai restaurants."
Positive"This is a recommended restaurant for lunch or dinner near the MET museum."
Positive"The commenter found Up Thai on the UES to be excellent, highlighting their crab fried rice and two pork belly dishes as fantastic. The pad see ew was also noted as great, and the cocktails were good."
Positive"This commenter stated that Up Thai is a decent place, but some of its dishes are more expensive than those at other restaurants in the vicinity."
Neutral"A user commented that the fourth photo in the post resembled something from the video game Half Life."
Neutral"A user found Up Thai to be just okay, suggesting it's a viable option if one doesn't want to travel far for good Thai food on the UES. They also noted that some dishes can be expensive compared to other places in the area."
Neutral"This user expressed strong negative feelings about the mango avocado salad, questioning its appearance and price. They also criticized the way avocado was served."
Negative"Up Thai is listed as a dining option on the Upper East Side."
Neutral"The owners of this restaurant also own Mitr Thai and other establishments in the city."
Neutral"UpThai on the UES is mentioned as having the commenter's favorite pad see ew, so much so that they still travel there for it."
Positive"The commenter's fiance enjoys either the pad kee mao or the pad see ew at UpThai."
Positive"This commenter loves the pad kee mao with beef at UpThai on the Upper East Side."
Positive"This user recommended either Tha Phraya or Up Thai, both located on the UES."
Neutral"This user highly regards Up Thai on the UES for American Thai food."
Positive"This commenter suggested that diners on the Upper East Side can simply ask for dishes to be made 'not spicy' at Up Thai."
Neutral"Responding to a query about spice levels, this commenter stated that the spiciness at Up Thai is manageable and can be customized."
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