Vibrant Bangkok-inspired Thai w/ diverse regional dishes & unique cocktails. A must-try for authentic flavor.
Tha Phraya offers a vibrant and authentic taste of Thailand, moving beyond typical offerings to showcase diverse regional dishes. From the crispy sai-ua spring rolls and savory khao soi to the family-style Southern Phuket-style curry, each dish is crafted with care. The unique atmosphere, reminiscent of Bangkok, is complemented by specialty cocktails, making for a memorable dining experience.
Tha Phraya is celebrated for its authentic and diverse regional Thai cuisine, offering dishes beyond the usual fare. Standouts include crispy sai-ua spring rolls, savory khao soi, and Southern Phuket-style curry. While most dishes receive high praise, one user found the taro spring rolls bland and the red curry duck and kabocha curry to be just okay.
"The Chicken Khao Soi and the crispy sai-ua spring rolls are highly recommended. The crab fried rice and shrimp donuts (shrimp cakes) also received positive mentions."
Overall, customers highly praise Tha Phraya for its authentic and diverse Thai cuisine, often highlighting it as a top choice in the city. While some find it pricey, the unique flavors and overall experience are frequently described as excellent and worth it.
Important Note
Some users found the restaurant to be pricey and felt they left hungry. One reviewer noted the atmosphere could be loud and the service rushed.
"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."
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."
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