Ornate UWS Thai spot w/ classic & unique dishes. Great for dates or casual dinners.
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 gem offers a delightful dining experience with its ornate decor and a menu that balances classic dishes with unique appetizers. It's a go-to for a casual dinner, a relaxed meal with friends, or even a date night, providing a pleasant atmosphere and quality food.
Sala Thai offers a diverse Thai menu featuring both classic curries and noodle dishes, as well as more unique appetizers like taro samosas and razor clams. While many praise the food, some reviews suggest an inconsistency in quality across dishes.
"The Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy (chicken wrapped in pandan leaves), and Pad Thai Bolan are specifically praised. Pad kee mao and pad see ew also receive mentions, though with mixed reviews."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Sala Thai, frequently recommending it as a great neighborhood spot with excellent Thai food.
Important Note
One reviewer noted inconsistency, with some dishes being brilliant and others nearly inedible. Another user felt the restaurant's ambiance was not suitable for a very upscale, special-occasion date night.
"Sala Thai is recommended."
Positive"This user included Sala Thai as a good option to consider."
Positive"Sala Thai is listed among several restaurant recommendations."
Positive"Sala Thai is listed as a recommendation for a restaurant."
Positive"The user mentioned having been to Sala Thai before and thinks it's a great idea for dessert."
Positive"Sala Thai was recommended as a good spot, and the user also noted it's a great idea for dessert."
Positive"Sala Thai was listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The user is looking for a romantic date night spot in NYC with amazing food and an upscale, special-occasion vibe. They mentioned Sala Thai as an example of a place they like but are looking for something with more of a 'get dressed to the nines' atmosphere."
Neutral"Sala Thai on the Upper West Side is recommended for its lunch specials."
Positive"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."
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