Hell's Kitchen Thai spot: Huge portions, standout noodles & apps. Dependable pre-theater choice.
Ciera Velarde reviews Valla Table, a Hell's Kitchen Thai spot perfect for pre-theater dining, highlighting its large portions and dependable appetizers and noodles.
Valla Table is a Southeast Asian gem tucked away in Hell's Kitchen, perfect for a pre-theater meal. While not aiming for Michelin stars, it delivers generous portions of classic Thai dishes with a focus on bold flavors, especially in their appetizers and noodle creations. The friendly and attentive staff contribute to a dependable dining experience, making it a solid choice for groups seeking a casual dinner.
Valla Table offers a diverse range of classic Thai dishes, with particular praise for its appetizers and noodle dishes like Pad Kee Mao and Mom's Pad Thai. Some meat and seafood entrees, such as the crab dumplings and fried rice, have received less favorable reviews for blandness or consistency issues. The restaurant is noted for its large portions.
"Standout dishes include the Mee Krob, Mom's Pad Thai, and Tao Hu Prik Kluer (fried tofu). The Pad Kee Mao is highly praised for its noodles and wok hei."
Customers generally have a positive view of Valla Table, appreciating its generous portions and standout noodle dishes and appetizers. The service is noted as friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive overall dining experience.
Important Note
The dining area is described as small and narrow with limited, closely-set tables, making advance reservations advisable. Some entrees, like crab dumplings and fried rice, may not be as consistent or flavorful as the appetizers and noodles.
"This user expressed a strong preference for Valla Table, describing it as a small place with incredible flavors."
Positive"This commenter listed Valla Table alongside Chalong and Lum Lum as Thai restaurants in Hell's Kitchen."
Positive"Valla Table is highly recommended as having the best Pad Kee Mao in the city, with soft, chewy noodles and excellent wok hei, and is considered underrated."
Positive"This user recommends the Panang curry from Thai Villa."
Positive"The original poster expressed strong enthusiasm for Valla Table, stating they will 'absolutely be trying this one out' after it was recommended for serving Mee Krob."
Positive"Valla Table is recommended as a good place that has Mee Krob on its menu."
Positive"Positive mention."
Positive"One of commenter's favorite thai restaurants on restaurant row"
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