Ornately decorated UWS Thai gem w/ diverse menu—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.
Sala Thai is a highly-regarded Thai restaurant located on the Upper West Side of New York City, celebrated for its ornate decor and diverse menu. The restaurant offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, making it suitable for both casual dinners and more special occasions. It's a popular neighborhood spot known for its quality Thai cuisine, from traditional curries to unique appetizers.
Sala Thai is praised for its diverse Thai menu, with many customers highlighting specific dishes like the Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy, and Pad Thai Bolan. Some users have also enjoyed the pad kee mao and pad see ew. While generally well-received, one opinion suggested inconsistency, with some dishes being brilliant and others less so. It's noted to offer traditional Thai dishes which may differ from broadly appealing versions.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Crispy Crab Mango Salad, Gai Hor Bai Touy (Chicken wrapped in Pandan Leaves), and Pad Thai Bolan. Pad kee mao and pad see ew are also frequently mentioned positively."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Sala Thai, frequently recommending it as a top-tier Thai dining experience in the Upper West Side, highlighting its food quality and ambiance.
Important Note
One user noted that while some dishes at Sala Thai are brilliant, others can be inconsistent or nearly inedible. Another comment suggested that while Sala Thai is decent, it may not rank among the absolute top Thai restaurants in New York City, possibly due to its location or focus on broader appeal.
"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."
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."
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