Authentic Thai dishes, known for their Pad Thai & flavorful curries. A top pick for classic Thai food lovers.
Experience authentic Thai flavors at Thai Villa, a beloved spot known for its classic dishes. From savory curries to perfectly executed Pad Thai, this restaurant offers a satisfying culinary journey. It's a great choice for both casual lunches and special dinners, consistently praised for its delicious and well-prepared Thai cuisine.
Thai Villa is highly recommended for its authentic Thai cuisine, particularly its Pad Thai and various curries like the Penang curry with short ribs. Dishes such as the banana blossom salad, crab fried rice, and crispy duck are also praised. While generally loved, one commenter noted that lunch specials might not be considered very affordable at $17-$18.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Pad Thai (claimed by some to be the best in the city), Khua Kling, banana blossom salad, crab fried rice, red curry with crispy duck, fried branzino, and the Penang curry with braised short ribs. Desserts are also noted as consistently good."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Thai Villa for its delicious and well-executed classic Thai dishes, with many considering it a favorite.
Important Note
One user mentioned that while the restaurant excels at classic Thai dishes, it might not be the best for innovative or modern takes on Thai cuisine. Another noted that the lunch specials, while good, might not be considered very affordable.
"This user listed Thai Villa among several recommendations."
Positive"Thai Villa is mentioned as a good Thai restaurant in Manhattan, contrasting with Dagg Thai which was found to be bad."
Positive"Thai Villa is mentioned as a good example of Manhattan Thai restaurants, though the commenter believes there are at least ten better options in the borough."
Positive"This restaurant was listed as a potential dining suggestion."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended."
Positive"This user also recommended Thai Villa."
Positive"This user's officemates enjoy Thai Villa, especially when the weather is cold."
Positive"This user mentioned The Thai Villa's lunch special as their favorite when they have a bit of time."
Positive"This user suggested Thai Villa, stating it's fantastic and can provide spice upon request, though they are unsure if it's the all-time best."
Positive"This user recommends Thai villa as a very good option for international food."
Positive"This user had an amazing experience with the catfish salad at Thai Villa, even though they typically don't like salads."
Positive"This user recommends the Panang curry from Thai Villa."
Positive"Thai Villa is mentioned for its Pad See Ew."
Neutral"The Short Rib Panang at Thai Villa is recommended. This dish is suggested as a good entree option."
Positive"Thai Villa is recommended as a very good restaurant option."
Positive"A friend with a soy allergy recommended Thai Villa to the commenter as a place they could eat at."
Positive"This user recommends Thai Villa."
Positive"Thai Villa was suggested by Garconavecunreve as a restaurant option in NYC for a large group seeking covered outdoor seating. This suggestion was made in response to a query where the original poster expressed a preference for Asian cuisine."
Neutral"Recommends dishes from the "Privileged" section and suggests the Kao Tang Na Tung appetizer and Short Rib Penang entree."
Positive"Seconds the recommendation of the Pad Thai with hot sauce."
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