Authentic Thai w/ amazing drunken noodles & crab/shrimp rolls. Gorgeous interior, neighborhood fav.
This Thai restaurant, a beloved neighborhood gem, offers a culinary journey through authentic Thai flavors. Many patrons rave about their drunken noodles, describing them as the best they've ever had, and the Up Spring Rolls are a must-try with their delicious crab, shrimp, and mushroom filling. The ambiance is also noted as gorgeous, contributing to a fantastic dining experience.
This Thai restaurant is highly acclaimed for its authentic cuisine. Standout dishes include the drunken noodles, frequently cited as the best ever, and the Up Spring Rolls filled with crab, shrimp, and mushrooms. The soft-shell crab and curry puffs also receive enthusiastic recommendations. While most feedback is positive, one user found a mango avocado salad to be unappealing. Spice levels are noted as manageable and adjustable.
"Customers highly recommend the drunken noodles, Up Spring Rolls (filled with crab, shrimp, and mushrooms), soft-shell crab, and curry puffs. Pad kee mao and pad see ew are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant, with many highlighting specific dishes as exceptional and the overall dining experience as highly positive.
Important Note
One user found the mango avocado salad to be unappealing, and another user suggested that while Up Thai is decent, some dishes can be expensive compared to other options in the area or other neighborhoods.
"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."
Positive"A diner inquired about the spice level at Up Thai, and was informed that it is not excessively spicy and can be adjusted upon request."
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