By Laura Shapiro
Thai Restaurants in NYC
No matter what kind of food you prefer, you can find it in
New York City. Thai food has become one of New York's latest crazes, with several restaurants springing up--or duplicating--to accommodate the demand of local diners and tourists alike for this spicy, healthy, and multifaceted cuisine.
Kittichai
Kittichai is located on the ground floor of the Sixty Thompson Hotel in the popular Soho neighborhood. The elegant restaurant offers specialties such as Thai seafood bouillabaisse with tiger prawns, scallops and mussels; and green curry-braised short ribs. You can dine in the main floor club room, in the ThomBar lounge or on the rooftop terrace A60 Lounge. Kittichai is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, and it offers a pre-theater menu every day from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kittichai
60 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012
212-219-2000
kittichairestaurant.com
Jaiya Restaurant
The Jaiya Restaurant is located on 28th Street and Third Avenue and has been rated "the best Thai" in New York City by The New York Times and Zagat New York City. The menu includes a variety of soups, salads, appetizers and main courses. There are many specials, including Jaiya baked shrimp, fish chili sauce and duck curry. You also can create your own curry dish from the curry bar's wide selection. All meals can be ordered to suit your preferred "hot" level. Takeout, delivery and catering for large events are available.
Jaiya Restaurant
396 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-889-1330
jaiya.com
Pongsri Thai Restaurant
The Pongsri Thai Restaurant operates in four New York City locations: one in the heart of the Theater District, one in Chinatown, one in Gramercy Park and one in Chelsea. The menu features vegetarian dishes and traditional Thai salads in addition to the usual soups, appetizers, noodles and entrees. Some of the many specials include curry casserole, scallop pad khing and chu-chee chicken. Delivery is free with a minimum order.
Pongsri Thai Restaurant
244 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-582-3392
106 Bayard Street
New York, NY 10013
212-349-3132
311 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
212-477-4100
165 W. 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
212-645-8808
pongsri.com
Yum Yum Bangkok Thai Restaurant
Yum Yum Bangkok boasts three restaurants, all in the Clinton neighborhood on Ninth Avenue between West 45th and West 46th Street. Each restaurant has a different theme and style, but all three feature a contemporary environment, affordable prices and ever-changing seasonal specials. Yum Yum 1 and Yum Yum As Well focus on fusion with southeastern spices and cuisine. Yum Yum 3 provides more-traditional Thai cuisine. Yum Yum Bangkok does not use MSG or trans fats. Carry-out dishes are available, and delivery is free to local customers.
Yum Yum Bangkok Thai Restaurant (Main Contact)
650 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212-262-7244
yumyumbangkok.com
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About the Author:
Laura Shapiro has been a writer all her life. In the most recent past she focused on technical articles for Artech Publishing in Milan, Italy, and is currently writing about a variety of topics for One Article a Day and Demand Studios.
Photo Credits:
thai shrimp noodles image by Lucid_Exposure from
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