Vibrant Thai w/ unique regional dishes & creative cocktails. Michelin-recommended, a must-visit for authentic flavors.
Tha Phraya offers a vibrant Thai dining experience on the Upper East Side, transporting diners to Bangkok with its striking decor and diverse menu that goes beyond typical offerings. The restaurant excels in showcasing regional Thai specialties, from Northern Thai sausage spring rolls to Phuket-style curries, all designed for sharing. Creative cocktails inspired by Thai temple games further enhance the unique atmosphere, making it a standout destination for authentic and adventurous Thai cuisine.
Tha Phraya is celebrated for its authentic and diverse Thai cuisine, featuring regional specialties beyond standard fare. Dishes like the Chicken Khao Soi and Crab Fried Rice Lava receive high marks, as do appetizers such as shrimp donuts and taro spring rolls. While most dishes are well-received, some feedback suggests certain items like the kabocha curry or taro spring rolls can be bland. The restaurant also offers creative cocktails and unique desserts like an ice cream hot pot.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Chicken Khao Soi, Crab Fried Rice Lava, and the shrimp donuts ('shrimp donuts'). The unique Ice Cream Mor-Fai (hot pot) dessert is also a standout."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Tha Phraya, highlighting its excellent food and unique offerings. While generally loved, some find it pricey and a bit rushed.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be pricey, and one review mentioned a loud, cramped atmosphere and rushed service. Another user felt they left hungry after their visit.
"The user simply states the name of the restaurant, Tha Phraya."
Neutral"The user briefly states that they have had miang kham at Tha Phraya."
Neutral"This user strongly recommends Tha Phraya, indicating it is among their top choices."
Positive"This user ranks Tha Phraya as their second choice for Thai food."
Positive"This user recommends Tha Phraya for general Thai dishes, distinguishing it from Northeastern Thai cuisine."
Positive"This user recommends Tha Phraya as their second choice for Thai food."
Positive"This user lists Tha Phraya among their top Thai food choices."
Positive"This user suggested Tha Phraya as potentially the best Thai restaurant in the city, mentioned in the context of recommending Hoexter's."
Positive"Tha Praya was recommended for Thai food."
Positive"Recommends Tha Phraya on the UES as the best Thai option outside of Queens."
Positive"A direct recommendation for Tha Phraya on the Upper East Side."
Positive"Tha Phraya is recommended for Thai food."
Positive"This commenter notes that while the vibe at Tha Phraya wasn't terrible, it was sterile and weird when it first opened."
Neutral"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."
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