Dreamy ambiance, bold modern Thai flavors, inventive cuisine.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Chada, a West Village Thai spot, praising its gorgeous design and delicious dishes like pandan dumplings and crispy pork krapow, making it ideal for date nights.
This West Village Thai restaurant offers a dreamy atmosphere and bold, modern Thai flavors, making it a must-visit destination for inventive cuisine. Reviewers rave about the visually stunning presentation, the sultry ambiance, and the exceptional quality of both food and cocktails. It's an ideal spot for date nights, social gatherings, or any occasion where you seek an unforgettable culinary experience.
The food at this Thai establishment is celebrated for its bold, modern flavors and beautiful presentation. Standout dishes include the pandan dumplings, crispy pork krapow, and various curries like the Gaeng Kua Lobster and Crab Curry. The cocktails also receive high marks, with specific mentions of unique blends. While most dishes are highly recommended, some, like the beef tallow fried rice accompaniment or the lobster tail, have occasionally been noted for being overcooked.
"Highly recommended dishes include the pandan dumplings, crispy pork krapow, beef tartare, and various curries like the crab curry and Gaeng Kua Lobster. The 'Lost in Chada' cocktail and coconut Thai tea are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its stunning ambiance, inventive and flavorful Thai dishes, and excellent cocktails. The overall dining experience is consistently described as exceptional and highly recommended.
Important Note
One review mentioned that the beef tallow fried rice accompaniment had a chewy and overcooked ribeye, and the Kang Kua Lobster Tail can sometimes be overcooked, though the curry itself is fragrant.
"Inspired by the author's post, the commenter visited Chada NYC and had a similar fantastic experience, thanking the author and inviting them to return."
Positive"The author confirms the Khao Soi was from Chada."
Positive"The commenter is asking for the location of the Khao Soi, pictured as #12."
Neutral"The author confirms the dumplings were from Chada."
Positive"The commenter asks for the location of the dumplings shown in slide 11."
Neutral"The author provided feedback to the owner of Chada NYC, praising the service, food, drinks, and overall experience, and jokingly asked for the dumpling recipe."
Positive"The commenter, a long-time New Yorker, was unaware of Chada NYC but plans to visit after reading the glowing review."
Positive"The commenter's friend is a co-owner of Chada NYC, and they plan to share the author's positive review with them."
Positive"The author confirms that the Khao Soi was from Chada NYC."
Positive"The commenter is asking for the source of the Khao Soi mentioned in the post."
Neutral"The author had an exceptional experience at Chada NYC, describing the dumplings in coconut milk broth and the Khao Soy as some of the best foods they've ever eaten. They also enjoyed the coconut Thai tea, calling it the best thing they ate on the trip."
Positive"Chada is mentioned as having a really good pad kee mao, with particular praise for the slight char on the noodles."
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