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ZABB PUTAWN

Last Updated: 10 days ago

Phone: (212) 988-8800

Address: 1584 1 AVENUE 10028

TLDR

Authentic Northern Thai & Isan dishes, incl. praised Khao Soi & spicy larb. A hidden gem w/ fantastic Nom Khao Tod.

Sentiment Overview(Based on 11 Reddit comments)

73% Positive27% Neutral

Achievements and Accolades

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Neighborhoods

Upper East Side

Details

This spot is a hidden gem for authentic Northern Thai and Isan cuisine, offering a flavorful escape from the usual Thai fare. It's particularly celebrated for its exceptional Khao Soi and spicy Thai salads like larb and nam tok, making it a must-visit for adventurous palates. While it may fly under the radar, the quality and authenticity of its dishes, including the highly recommended Nom Khao Tod, set it apart.

Food Overview

This restaurant specializes in authentic Northern Thai and Isan cuisine, receiving high praise for its Khao Soi and spicy Thai salads such as larb and nam tok. The Nom Khao Tod is also frequently mentioned as a standout dish. It's recognized as a top choice for this specific regional Thai cuisine outside of Queens.

Highlights / Recommended

"Customers highly recommend the Khao Soi, Nom Khao Tod, and various spicy Thai salads such as larb and nam tok for their authentic and flavorful preparations."

Customer Sentiment

Customers consistently praise this restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Northern Thai and Isan cuisine, with many highlighting specific dishes like Khao Soi and Nom Khao Tod as exceptional.

Reddit References

Highlighted Posts

This comment highlights the restaurant's excellent Khao Soi, noting that it flies a little under the radar.
This user highly recommends the restaurant for its spicy Thai salads like larb and nam tok, emphasizing their flavorful and authentic preparations.
The restaurant is recommended as one of the best bets for Northern Thai/Isan food in the city, outside of Queens.
This commenter specifically recommends the Nom Khao Tod, stating it's the best in the city and comparable to other highly-rated establishments. The chef's previous experience is also mentioned.
The restaurant was listed as a recommendation for authentic Pad Ped Gai.
Multiple users suggest this restaurant as a good Thai food alternative on the Upper East Side, with one confirming it's a solid choice.
This post notes that the restaurant focuses on Northern Thai cuisine.

Recent Mentions

From post: Best Authentic Thai

"Recommends Zabb PuTawn for Northeastern (Isan) Thai cuisine."

Positive
Dec 24, 2025View Comment →

From post: Thai Food In Brooklyn Recs Most Recs Have Gotten

"This user listed Zabb Putawn as a recommendation for Thai food in Brooklyn."

Neutral
Dec 23, 2025View Comment →

From post: Regional Cuisine That Isnt The Stereotypical

"Zabb PuTawn on the UES is noted for doing Northern Thai cuisine."

Neutral
Sep 24, 2025View Comment →

From post: Up Thai

"This commenter agreed that Zabb PuTawn is a solid choice for Thai food on the UES."

Positive
Sep 16, 2025View Comment →

From post: Up Thai

"A user suggested Zabb PuTawn as a good Thai food alternative on the UES."

Positive
Sep 16, 2025View Comment →

From 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."

Positive
Aug 12, 2025View Comment →

From post: Authentic Pad Ped Gai

"Zabb PuTawn was listed as a recommendation for authentic Pad Ped Gai."

Positive
Jul 31, 2025View Comment →

From 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
Jul 27, 2025View Comment →

From post: Does Anyone Know Any Place That Makes Thom Khem

"The user notes that they have not personally visited Zaab PuTawn but mentions that it is recommended for Isaan-style food, although "thom khem" was not found on its menu."

Neutral
Jun 16, 2025View Comment →

From post: Favorite Restaurants That Highlight Northern Thai

"Zabb PuTawn, with locations on the Upper East Side and Cobble Hill, is considered the best bet for Northern Thai/Isan food outside of Queens."

Positive
May 18, 2025View Comment →

From post: Khao Soi In Nyc

"Flies a little under the radar but has an excellent khao soi."

Positive
Mar 9, 2025View Comment →