Highly praised UWS Thai spot, known for authentic dishes & great vibe. A must-try for date nights or casual meals.
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.
Sala Thai stands out as a highly recommended Thai establishment on the Upper West Side, praised for its consistently excellent food and inviting atmosphere. Diners often rave about specific dishes like the Gai Hor Bai Touy and Crispy Crab Mango Salad, with many calling it some of the best Thai food in NYC. Its convenient location near the Beacon Theatre makes it a popular choice for a quality meal, whether for a casual dinner or a special occasion.
Sala Thai offers a wide array of Thai dishes, with many customers highlighting specific items like the Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy, and Pad Thai Bolan. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with mentions of delicious Pad Kee Mao and highly recommended Pad Thai, there's a note of inconsistency from one user who found some dishes brilliant and others disappointing.
"Customers rave about the Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy, and Pad Thai Bolan. The Pad Kee Mao and Pad See Ew also receive specific recommendations."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Sala Thai, frequently recommending it as a great spot for Thai food, particularly on the Upper West Side. Many praise the quality of the dishes and the overall dining experience.
Important Note
One user noted an inconsistency, finding some dishes brilliant while others were less impressive.
"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."
Positive"The user highly recommends Sala Thai, noting its excellent quality and convenient location near the Beacon Theatre. They suggest making a reservation."
Positive"This user agrees that Sala Thai is an underrated, high-quality spot."
Positive"This user is obsessed with Sala Thai in the UWS, indicating a very positive experience."
Positive"This user recommends Sala Thai located in the UWS."
Positive"The author states Sala Thai is located right behind the Beacon theater and serves pretty excellent Thai food."
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