Ornately decorated UWS Thai w/ a vast menu. A go-to for neighborhood dinners & dates.
Bryan Kim reviews Sala Thai, an Upper West Side Thai restaurant with a bar and a separate dining room, highlighting its ornate decor and diverse menu of curries, noodles, and unique appetizers, making it a great spot for dates or casual dinners.
This Upper West Side Thai restaurant, Sala Thai, offers a captivating dining experience with its ornate decor and extensive menu. It's praised as a fantastic neighborhood gem, perfect for both a casual dinner and a more intimate date night. The restaurant provides a comfortable and visually appealing atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for enjoying a wide array of Thai cuisine.
Sala Thai offers a broad menu of Thai dishes, with recommendations frequently highlighting their Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy (Chicken wrapped in Pandan Leaves), and Pad Thai Bolan. Some users also praise the pad kee mao. However, there is a dissenting opinion suggesting inconsistency, with some dishes being brilliant and others less so, and one mention of disappointment with the pad Thai, pad see ew, and rice crepe dumplings.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy (Chicken wrapped in Pandan Leaves), and Pad Thai Bolan. The pad kee mao is also frequently praised, and some users have specifically recommended the pad see ew."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Sala Thai, frequently recommending it for its delicious food and pleasant atmosphere, with some noting it as a standout in the area.
Important Note
There are mixed reviews regarding consistency, with one user finding some dishes brilliant and others nearly inedible, and another expressing disappointment with specific noodle and dumpling dishes. It's also noted by one commenter that while good, it might not be among the absolute top Thai restaurants in the entire city.
"Sala Thai on Amsterdam at 74th is recommended for its fast service and as a sit-down option."
Positive"Sala Thai in Manhattan is mentioned as an example of a place serving traditional Thai dishes that might differ from broadly appealing versions."
Neutral"This user recommended Sala Thai, suggesting it as a good choice for Thai food."
Positive"This commenter seconded the recommendation for Sala Thai, stating it is very good."
Positive"This user recommended Sala Thai as a good option for a girls' dinner near the Beacon Theater."
Positive"This commenter noted that Sala Thai tries to create a big destination restaurant vibe, which they applauded."
Neutral"The commenter clarified that they likely rate Sala Thai higher due to it being their neighborhood delivery option."
Neutral"Sala Thai and its sister restaurant Thai Village are considered decent but not among the top 20 in New York."
Neutral"This commenter was disappointed with Sala Thai's pad Thai, pad see ew, and rice crepe dumplings."
Negative"Sala Thai on the Upper West Side is recommended for its pad see ew."
Positive"This user commented that Sala Thai is generally great, especially considering its location."
Positive"This user stated that the best Pad Thai they've ever had was from Sala Thai on the UWS, despite normally recommending a place in Elmhurst."
Positive"Sala Thai is listed as one of the commenter's top ten most frequented spots in the area."
Positive"Sala Thai on the Upper West Side is recommended as a place for a quick and solid meal."
Positive"Mentions Sala Thai as another very good option on the Upper West Side."
Positive"This user loves Sala Thai, specifically praising their pad kee mao as delicious."
Positive"This user finds Sala Thai inconsistent, stating that while some dishes are brilliant, others can be nearly inedible."
Neutral"The original poster had dinner at Sala Thai, highly praising the Crispy Crab Mango Salad for its perfect fried crab and refreshing mango, and especially recommending the Gai Hor Bai Touy for its sweet and smoky chicken. The Pad Thai Bolan was also a favorite, noted for its balanced sweetness from soy sauce and prawns."
Positive"The user stumbled upon Sala Thai before a show and considers it some of the best Thai food they've had in NYC."
Positive"This user expresses strong affection for Sala Thai, praising both its food and the overall vibe."
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