thai restaurant in NYC

dubliner Posted: Jan 20, 2004 10:46 AM

thai restaurant in NYC

Any recommendations ? it can be pretty much anywhere, but preferably near a fun place to hang out befpre and after

thanks

merf99 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 10:54 AM

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I have heard good things about Spice (there are a few all over the city) and Peep in Soho. I love one called Sukkothai on 42nd and 9th - you can sit in these chairs that are on the floor and your legs go into this carved out area- it's alot of fun! Pongsrai Thai is alright (I think a chain too) but not as good as other places.

Lunatrek Posted: Jan 20, 2004 10:56 AM

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Rain is really good. They have Thai/Malayasian food... very diverse and very good! Their appetizers are amazing and they have delicious drinks, too! They have two restaurants, one on the east side and one on the west side. I'd say the west side version would be in a better neighborhood to find nightlife...

merf99 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 11:07 AM

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I forgot about Rain- that IS a good one- I think there's one not too far from Bloomingdales. There's also one called Sea Thai in Brooklyn - I know it's far but I hear it's great. They also filmed some scenes from Sex and the City there. It was the place where Smith met Samantha.

sonia Posted: Jan 20, 2004 11:26 AM

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Jaya Thai is good .. DH loves it, and he was born in thailand

rowie Posted: Jan 20, 2004 11:37 AM

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Holy Basil - it's 149 2nd Ave/corner of St. Mark's. The food is amazing, best Thai I've had in the city. If you want a romantic table for 2 ask to sit in front of the fireplace or a larger party can sit upstairs which overlooks 2nd ave.

Sage10.03 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 11:51 AM

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I like Typhoon - 54th between 5th & Mad.
Good bar area and happy hour spot and yummy Thai food!

Jan05Bride Posted: Jan 20, 2004 11:51 AM

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I love the food at Topaz (56th between 6th & 7th).

ss2002 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 12:07 PM

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We like Jai-Ya too! There's one in Flushing and one in NYC-3rd Ave and 28th or 29th.

I haven't been, yet...but have heard that the absolute best Thai in NYC is Sripraphai-in Woodside right near the 61st St. 7 train. Not fancy, BYOB, but supposed to be very good and very authentic.

junebride04 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 01:24 PM

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what about Ruby Foos? I went their on Saturday for my bday and they have a thai/pan asian menu. there are two locations in the city but i forgot where they are.