Michelin-recommended Thai gem w/ vibrant Bangkok vibes & regional specialties beyond the usual.
Experience the vibrant flavors of Bangkok right in New York City at Tha Phraya. This Michelin-recommended spot transports you with its distinctively Thai atmosphere and offers a journey beyond typical Thai cuisine, exploring diverse regional specialties. From savory khao soi to unique noodle dishes and creative cocktails, Tha Phraya promises an elevated and memorable dining experience.
Tha Phraya is celebrated for its authentic and diverse regional Thai cuisine, moving beyond standard offerings. Dishes like the crispy sai-ua spring rolls, savory khao soi, and zabb hang noodles are frequently highlighted. The Tom Kha soup and shrimp cakes (referred to as 'shrimp donuts') also receive strong positive mentions. While generally excellent, one user noted that the red curry duck and kabocha curry were just okay, and taro spring rolls were bland.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crispy sai-ua spring rolls, savory khao soi, zabb hang noodles, and the 'shrimp donuts'. The Tom Kha soup and crab fried rice also receive positive mentions."
Customers highly praise Tha Phraya for its exceptional Thai food, often calling it the best in the city and a standout on the Upper East Side. While some find it pricey, many agree the quality and unique flavors make it worth the cost.
Important Note
One user found the atmosphere loud and cramped with rushed service, and another noted that while generally excellent, some dishes like the red curry duck and taro spring rolls were just okay. It is also mentioned as being pricey by a few reviewers.
"This user found Tha Phraya to be pricey and felt they left hungry after their last visit."
Negative"The user mentioned Tha Phraya as a better Thai option compared to Up Thai, but later added they found it pricey and left hungry."
Neutral"This commenter seconded the recommendation for Tha Phraya, stating it is easily the best Thai restaurant in the neighborhood."
Positive"A user recommended Tha Phraya as one of the best Thai options on the UES."
Positive"Tha Phraya is described as a legitimate Thai restaurant in Manhattan that stands up to Queens' Thai food quality."
Positive"Tha Phraya is mentioned as a solid Thai restaurant on the Upper East Side."
Positive"Tha Phraya is listed as a dining option on the Upper East Side."
Neutral"Tha Phraya is recommended, but the commenter notes it's about a 20-minute walk from the Guggenheim."
Positive"The commenter and his wife had dinner at Phraya Thai and considered it potentially the best meal they've had in the city."
Positive"Tha Phraya is described as the best Thai restaurant in the city and one of the few good restaurants on the Upper East Side."
Positive"This user recommended Tha Phraya, along with Up Thai, for the UES."
Neutral"This user agrees that Jaiya Thai's Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups were 'game changers', indicating a highly positive experience with these dishes."
Positive"Recounts a surreal and fun dining experience at Jaiya Thai's UES location years ago, involving a server named Sal who initially pushed expensive wine but then discussed his acting career. The user wished they remembered the food more."
Neutral"This user loved Jaiya Thai's Tom Yum soup and is looking for the recipe as the restaurant has been closed for years."
Positive"This user expressed excitement about the food shared in the post."
Positive"Responding to a question, this user described the shrimp cakes as 'shrimp donuts' and stated they were amazing."
Positive"This user confirmed the dish in question was shrimp cakes."
Neutral"This user asked if the first picture showed Larb Tod and mentioned a similar dish at Som Tum Der."
Neutral"This user inquired about the mango sticky rice."
Neutral"This user loves the restaurant, praising the amazing food and dog-friendly indoor policy. They find the dishes consistently good, even if the spice level is slightly toned down, and also enjoy the cocktails."
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