Details
This Manhattan eatery is a highly recommended spot for authentic Northern Thai cuisine, known for its intensely flavorful and spicy dishes [1]. The chef, formerly of a popular Queens restaurant, offers a taste of regional specialties in a simple yet updated setting. It's a neighborhood favorite that draws regulars with its authentic preparations [1].
Food Overview
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Northern Thai cuisine, with standout dishes including Goong Chae Nam Pla and Gaeng Kio Wan, known for their intense flavors and spice [1]. It's also highly recommended for spicy Thai salads like larb and nam tok, and particularly for its Nom Khao Tod, which is considered among the best in the city [1]. The menu features Northeastern (Isan) Thai specialties, including salted duck egg larb and sour sausage salad [1].
Highlights / Recommended
"Highly recommended dishes include Nom Khao Tod, considered the best in the city, along with spicy Thai salads like larb and nam tok, and specific Isan specialties such as salted duck egg larb and sour sausage with sticky rice salad [1]."
Customer Sentiment
Customers highly recommend this restaurant, praising its authentic and flavorful Thai cuisine, particularly its spicy dishes and regional specialties [1].
Caveats
While primarily on the Upper East Side, one Reddit user mistakenly listed it as a recommendation for Thai food in Brooklyn [1].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About ZABB PUTAWN
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Midtown Or Upper East Side Restaurant For Tonight
"This is an Isan Thai place recommended for those who like spicier food, with specific mentions of the salted egg papaya salad and sour sausage with sticky rice salad/Nam Khao Tod."
NeutralFrom post: Issan Thai Recs Now That Somtum Der Is Closing
"The user strongly recommends Zabb PuTawn in Manhattan, particularly for all their larbs, including a salted duck egg option."
PositiveFrom post: Manhattan Thai
"This user recommended Zabb Putawn as an underrated hole-in-the-wall Thai spot."
PositiveFrom post: Laonorthern Thai Food Item
"This restaurant is suggested as a place that typically serves 'Larb', which is the dish the original poster is looking for."
NeutralFrom post: Restaurants That Do Their Own Delivery
"This commenter directly orders from Zabb PuTawn and prefers to tip generously when ordering directly, finding it cheaper than using delivery services."
PositiveFrom post: Whats Your Favorite Random Dish From A Random
"Nam Khao Tod from Zabb PuTawn is mentioned as a recommended dish, comparable to Hug Esan."
PositiveFrom post: Thai Food
"This user specifically recommends Zaab Putawn for Isan/Northeastern Thai cuisine."
PositiveFrom post: Thai Food
"This user lists Zaab Putawn among their recommended Thai restaurants."
PositiveFrom post: Best Authentic Thai
"Recommends Zabb PuTawn for Northeastern (Isan) Thai cuisine."
PositiveFrom post: Thai Food In Brooklyn Recs Most Recs Have Gotten
"This user listed Zabb Putawn as a recommendation for Thai food in Brooklyn."
NeutralFrom post: Regional Cuisine That Isnt The Stereotypical
"Zabb PuTawn on the UES is noted for doing Northern Thai cuisine."
NeutralFrom post: Up Thai
"This commenter agreed that Zabb PuTawn is a solid choice for Thai food on the UES."
PositiveFrom post: Up Thai
"A user suggested Zabb PuTawn as a good Thai food alternative on the UES."
PositiveFrom post: Juiciest Most Mouthscorching Thai Salad
"This commenter recommends Zabb PuTawn as one of the city's top spots for spicy Thai salads like larb and nam tok. They are known for their flavorful and authentic preparations."
PositiveFrom post: Authentic Pad Ped Gai
"Zabb PuTawn was listed as a recommendation for authentic Pad Ped Gai."
PositiveFrom post: Pranakhon
"This commenter highly recommends Zabb PuTawn for the best Nom Khao Tod in the city, noting its excellent quality similar to Hug Esan. They also mentioned the chef previously worked at Zabb Elee."
Positive