Vibrant Thai spot w/ mirrored ceiling & killer cocktails. Authentic Isaan flavors in a fun, party-ready atmosphere.
This Thai restaurant in Chelsea offers a vibrant and energetic dining experience, perfect for celebrations. Known for its playful decor, including a mirrored ceiling and neon accents, it creates a lively atmosphere. The menu features a range of authentic Isaan-style dishes and creative cocktails, making it a popular spot for those seeking a fun and flavorful night out.
This restaurant specializes in authentic Isaan (Northeastern Thai) cuisine, offering bold and often spicy flavors. Popular dishes include various skewers, duck laab udon, and whole branzino. While many find the food delicious and unique, some reviewers suggest that the cocktails and the energetic atmosphere might overshadow the culinary experience for some palates, with a few finding the food merely average.
"Standout dishes include the duck laab, papaya salad, mama e la, skewers (especially chicken skin and squid), and the branzino. The Keerati drink is also highly praised, and the wings are noted as being particularly delicious."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its lively, party-like atmosphere, creative cocktails, and authentic Isaan Thai flavors, though some note it can be quite loud and the food quality is sometimes considered average compared to its vibrant ambiance.
Important Note
The restaurant can be extremely loud, making conversation difficult. Many dishes are quite spicy, even for those who enjoy spice. Some diners find the food quality to be average compared to the vibrant atmosphere and cocktails.
"Sappe was recommended as a good option for Thai food."
Positive"The user mentioned trying the custard curry at Sappe, implying it was flavorful but lacking spice."
Neutral"Fried Enoki Mushrooms from Sappe are mentioned as a favorite random dish."
Positive"The commenter experienced very close seating at Sappe, finding it difficult to even breathe in the side room where they were seated."
Negative"Sappe is mentioned as a restaurant with very close tables."
Negative"This user has never had a restaurant check ID and suggests simply using the original name for the reservation."
Neutral"This user states that the app transfer method is what scalpers use and it works."
Neutral"This user suggests using the app to transfer the reservation."
Neutral"This Thai restaurant is recommended for an anniversary, described as crowded and busy but nice with great cocktails and more adventurous options. The commenter's wife, initially a picky eater, was pleasantly surprised by it."
Positive"The back room of SAPPESIAN has unique red lighting."
Positive"Sappe is listed as a recommended Thai food option for delivery."
Positive"Recommends SAPPEISAN, formerly known as SAPPE."
Positive"Considers Sappe their current favorite Thai restaurant, though they don't find it perfect and note that none of the NYC Thai places perfectly replicate the Bangkok experience."
Positive"Sappe in Chelsea was visited and found to be delicious. The meal for two with appetizers, entrees, and beers, including tax and tip, was around $130, making it a good option for the credit."
Positive"Sappeisan (a variant spelling) is listed as a Thai restaurant to consider for the credit."
Positive"Sappe was enjoyed by a friend, and it was being considered along with other restaurants."
Positive"Sappe is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The wings at Sappe are described as delicious."
Positive"Sappe, along with its sister restaurant Soothr, is recommended."
Positive"The user advises not to bother with Sappe."
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