Ashley Martinez

Read the reviews and saw the pictures, but actually eating the food was a whole different experience—in the best way. I love trying new Thai spots, and Up Thai did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and the space has such a cozy, welcoming vibe. Don’t judge it by the front view—once you step inside, the atmosphere completely changes. It’s the perfect spot for solo dining or a relaxed night out. P.s hopefully you get Kimberly she was the best server!

Alex antoni

I felt to venture out of the typical curry and noodles to try their braised pork shoulder special. It was amazing! As of the service of waitress Ging. The place is cozy and well decorated.

Nikitaa Newton

Amazing food and drinks! My boyfriend and I came here for the first time and just loved every bit of it. Everything came out fast and Malee was so hospitable, answered all our questions and was personable, helped with food adjustments that we thought would be good. Malee was awesome, ask for her if you can!

April P

One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the city, homely, intimate with a bustling vibe, friendly, and consistently good food. The krabraw gai sub is spicy and tasty, the green curry chicken creamy and flavored, the Khao soi is on point, as are the other street food options on rice. Even the Thai chicken wings was exceptional and a favorite appetizer (sometimes even main) of mine. The staff are friendly and helpful, this evening we were helped by Bell, who was just wonderful. The walk in wait times range between 15 to 30 mins, so you'll always get in depending on the day. But they are already always busy, so please don't come! ;)

Shasell Negron

Pui was absolutely attentive a S sweet. She recommend some of their specialty dishes which were fantastic. Very personable staff and the food and drinks are perfect

+1

THE EXPLORER

We decided to have lunch here recently and check out the lunch specials. The location is in the middle of the block on second avenue between 73 and 74. It was really busy and there is very little warm space to stand as we waited for a table. The lunch specials menu is pretty good. Lots of choices. We ordered Pad Khing with beef and Kya Gai with chicken. Large portions. We each had tofu vegetable soup and I got crispy spring Roll and she got steamed dumplings. All very tasty. A lively place full of young people, many Asians. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely will go again.

+7

Tri Tran

I ordered the tamarind salmon and it was everything I hoped for. The service was also top-notch. Worth noting that the restaurant is very popular. I went on a Monday evening and there was already a line when I arrived, and an even longer one when I left. Making a reservation in advance is a good idea.

s a

Whenever I’m on the Upper East Side, Upthai is one of my go-to spots. The service is always warm and attentive, and the festive décor gives the place such a cheerful, welcoming vibe that makes you feel at home. The pork chop is my absolute favorite — unbelievably tender, full of flavor, and the portion is generous enough to leave me completely satisfied. Upthai never disappoints, and it’s a place I always look forward to returning to whenever I’m in the neighborhood.

+4

Sharm M

I tried Up Thai for the first time and it instantly became one of my favourite Thai spots. The mango salad was super fresh and flavourful, the chicken pad thai had the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, and the panang curry was rich, creamy, and packed with amazing flavour. The ambiance was also incredible — warm, modern, and a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Service was friendly and quick as well. Overall, one of the best Thai dining experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend!

G T

Amazing! We all loved everything we ate. We had the short ribs, the thalay tai, pad kee mao and masaman curry. All were so tasty and flavourful. Some plates were level 4 spicy and it was pretty spicy. But not overbearing if you like spicy. We had Tanya as our waitress and her service was top notch. Such a lovely person and her recommendations were on point. Definitely will to come back.

vidhi sanghvi

Amazing food! Amazing and very very friendly staff and great cocktails! The vibes were excellent. Every dish we tried was immaculate. Can’t wait to come back with more friends! Highly recommend making a reservation

+7

Robert Ambriano

My mother and I recently visited Up Thai and had a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive, and the cozy atmosphere made it a perfect spot for either lunch or a date night. The only small downside was the clear plastic partitions between some of the tables — likely leftovers from COVID — but honestly, that’s just a minor detail in an otherwise outstanding dining experience. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for amazing Thai food and great vibes!

+1

MC Family

We absolutely loved our lunch at UpThai! Every dish we ordered was incredible! Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive-warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. We were celebrating our twins’ birthday, and the staff surprised them by coming out to sing Happy Birthday with a delicious mango cheesecake and coconut ice cream. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the day extra special. The atmosphere was cozy and vibrant, and everything from start to finish was excellent. Highly recommend UpThai, we’ll definitely be back!

Shreshta S (Shre)

After quite an exhaustive visit to The Met, decided to grab a late lunch at Up Thai. This was our first visit and we did not have a reservation, but we were lucky to get a table. The host and the place is warm and welcoming but what won us over were the cocktails and food. One of the drinks, with a floating banana leaf and crispy Jasmine rice ball on the top was theatrical on the eyes as well as the pallette. Highly recommend going for the house special of the season. The dessing on the beef salad was very well balanced. And I would have married the soft crab in the cocount curry if we had not scraped the bowl for the last drop of that flavorful curry. The staff attended to us with utmost care and made the whole experience enjoyable. This is definitely worth a visit.

Jessica

Where do I begin, I just happened to stumble upon this gem that has been here for 13years. The Menu is phenomenal, we had the short rib and soft shell crab on the summer special menu and everything was 10/10. The only thing I regret is not getting the mango salad branzino, but I will be back!! Thank you so much to Salina, for being so helpful with answering any questions we had and making wonderful recommendations! Salina really added to our overall positive experience! The chefs menu is also stellar. This is my new Thai go to spot, also affordablish prices!

Paul Vassar

Places was packed even at 4pm and rightfully so. Went with some friends and tried four different dishes. I would recommend the place for sure. Service was fast, food was plated well, portions were large for the price, and most importantly tasty. I would definitely recommend trying the Thai iced tea lemonade, a wonderful flavor combination I haven’t had before. I will be back.

+1

Stopped here for takeout and ordered their braised short rib panang curry. It was so tasty and flavorful.

Stopped here for takeout and ordered their braised short rib panang curry. It was so tasty and flavorful.

Stopped here for takeout and ordered their braised short rib panang curry. It was so tasty and flavorful.

Really good Thai food, flavors spot on. You have to remember to indicate your spice preference level , otherwise you're going to be unpleasantly surprised. I normally remember, except yesterday, and …

Up Thai is the class of NYC thai food. They do a fantastic job. The pad thai is world class and the flavors pop on every dish I've tried. Nice, attentive staff.

Up Thai is the class of NYC Thai food. They do a fantastic job. The Pad Thai is world class and the flavors pop on every dish I've tried. Nice, attentive staff.

Up Thai is the class of NYC thai food. They do a fantastic job. The pad thai is world class and the flavors pop on every dish I've tried. Nice, attentive staff.

Food was amazing, hot and fresh \nThe Thai ice tea is one the best I've had to date \n\nI can't wait to have again ! \n\nWe also took out the order for a pickup and really amazing couldn't be more …

Food was amazing, hot and fresh \nThe thai ice tea is one the best I've had to date \n\nI can't wait to have again ! \n\nWe also took out the order for a pickup and really amazing couldn't be m…

Great lunch menu - with soup and chive cakes to start and both the curry and basil eggplant dishes were generously sized

The green curry was delicious and came out in less than 5 mins after ordering. Highly recommend

Whenever I'm on the Upper East Side, Upthai is one of my go-to spots. The service is always warm and attentive, and the festive décor gives the place such a cheerful, welcoming vibe that makes you …

Very friendly and accommodating service. I had the Tom Yom Goong soup and a roasted Duck roll. Both were delicious and my wife was very happy with her vegetarian Soup, spring rolls and banasticky r…

We just had one of the coolest Thai meals ever experienced in NYC. Not expecting much, we were tooling down 2nd Ave and suddenly there was this place with a herd of souls waiting for take out. Reme…

What an awesome Thai Spot! We had spring rolls 10/10, curry puffs 10/10, pad thai - to DIE for! Thai iced tea was perfect. Friends had pineapple fried rice, pad se ew, pork fried rice. ZERO complai…

What an awesome Thai Spot! We had spring rolls 10/10, curry puffs 10/10, pad Thai - to DIE for! thai iced tea was perfect. Friends had pineapple fried rice, pad se ew, pork fried rice. ZERO com…

This is the best thai food I've had in NYC. I'm a huge Thai foodie so I'm always looking for new spots to try. Read the reviews here and thought I'd give it a try. The reviewers did not lie. The fo…

Incredible food and great ambience! The thai tea lemonade is genuinely the best drink I've ever had and the waiters were friendly and fast. We got the fried rice clay pot with shrimp, scallops, c…

We were looking for a Thai spot with a good vibe and good food and Up Thai was exactly that. It was bustling when we arrived but the service was great and the meal delicious plus even thought it was …

We were looking for a Thai spot with a good vibe and good food and Up Thai was exactly that. It was bustling when we arrived but the service was great and the meal delicious plus even thought it wa…

We were looking for a Thai spot with a good vibe and good food and Up Thai was exactly that. It was bustling when we arrived but the service was great and the meal delicious plus even thought it wa…

My wife saw reveles and they had good pad se www. I love it, so she took me there. I had to say it was the best i had in NYC. The people working there are a litltle dude. We were told that we could …

Great thai food excellent service. Best Thai restaurant Ive been to and I love asian food and have tried many. I had a seafood with noodles that exceeded by expectations. Most restaurants…

Great Thai food excellent service. Best Thai restaurant Ive been to and I love Asian food and have tried many. I had a seafood with noodles that exceeded by expectations. Most restaurants something…

Great thai food excellent service. Best Thai restaurant Ive been to and I love Asian food and have tried many. I had a seafood with noodles that exceeded by expectations. Most restaurants something…

Fantastic ambiance and tasty food. I enjoyed the thai fried rice, dumplings, and noodles. It was delicious. The inside is nicely decorated as well.

Fantastic ambiance and tasty food. I enjoyed the Thai fried rice, dumplings, and noodles. It was delicious. The inside is nicely decorated as well.

Fantastic ambiance and tasty food. I enjoyed the thai fried rice, dumplings, and noodles. It was delicious. The inside is nicely decorated as well.

I love this spot. I come here every time I come to NYC (even though it’s in the Upper East Side). The restaurant is intimate and has elevated thai dishes as well as classic dishes. The claypot frie…

We went for lunch, everything was great, particularly good was the Crab Fried Rice. Place was packed on Sunday afternoon, reservations recommended. Good service, nice décor, we will be back.

We went for lunch, everything was great, particularly good was the Crab fried rice. Place was packed on Sunday afternoon, reservations recommended. Good service, nice décor, we will be back.

We went for lunch, everything was great, particularly good was the Crab Fried Rice. Place was packed on Sunday afternoon, reservations recommended. Good service, nice décor, we will be back.

The place was crowded on a Tuesday at 1:30pm. We did not have a reservation. We were delighted that we were able to be seated. The servers were all great. The decor was lovely (I especially lov…

Food is delicious always!! long wait, but the food is really good. They do rush you so this is not the place to stay for a long time and it is loud. My family and I love eating here since the …

Delicious food, great service and good atmosphere! Best place we ate in in NYC .. would recommend the cashew dish and spring rolls

Carin Rudich

Tucked away on the Upper East Side, this charming Thai restaurant is a hidden gem that quickly fills with the buzz of happy diners. The decor is playful and colorful, with fun details that give it a welcoming, slightly eclectic character--think warm lighting, pops of tropical color, and little touches that make you feel like you're on a laidback getaway. We were there over the weekend and ordered the rich and aromatic Panama Curry, bursting with coconut flavor and just the right amount of heat, and the Beet Pad Thai, which balances savory and sweet perfectly. Whether you're grabbing a casual weeknight dinner or meeting friends for something a little different, it's an easy spot to fall in love with.

Augusto Paulino

The Kao Nar Gai lunch special ($18 plus tax) had tender white chicken which contrasted nicely with the crunch of the fresh vegetables. The set meal comes with your choice of an appetizer plus soup or salad. Skip the salad roll ($12). It tasted dry, even with the dipping sauce. The service is fast and efficient; Up Thai has a bigger wait staff than most comparably-sized restaurants.

+2

Matthew Howell

Another great Thai restaurant in NYC! The flavors weren’t mind-blowing or life-changing, but everything was executed very well. We got the mango avocado salad, the clay-pot fried rice, and the soft shell crab in red curry from the summer menu. Our favorite was probably the mango avocado salad—it had a perfect level of spice and acidity to complement the rest of the meal. The clay pot fried rice was a bit underwhelming for me. Although the blend of different types of meat offered great textures, the flavor was uniform throughout the entire dish—everything tasted like sweet soy sauce or eel sauce. The soft shell crab curry was great and tasted just as expected.

Pat B Boon

After you step into the door, you will meet Host is very kind and beautiful , smiling and friendly to you. Including the atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. In addition, the smiling staff Talking about the delicious food.So even though steamed Buns, Pork is dry and hard , i love Steamed Fish with ginger and scallions. But after I’m done,I would like to pack my food home ,I was waiting for the staff to help pack food for me is very long long time, no one paid attention to me. Even though there was a woman had a tattoo came to ask and help me bring my food to pack for me while the restaurant is not busy on that time. On the other hand, after my food arrived. my bill came quickly !!!, How ever all of the staff and manager was cute, smiling and good mood from the entrance of the restaurant.

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The line gets very long here, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation beforehand. The restaurant looks small and unassuming from outside, but is very cute, spacious, and well-decorated o…

Food is good quantity is not what it used to be with prices being what they are. The food is good and flavorful.

I found the seasoning a little too aggressive. Somewhat salty for my taste and rather overpriced. My tamarind duck fried and chewy not crispy as described. Overabundance of eggplant in the stewed s…

Good thai food served in a beautiful setting. There are plenty of Thai places on the Upper East Side and this is one of the better ones. Monday - Friday they have a great Lunch special. Soup or …

Up Thai is a hot! So very popular you must have a reservation unless you like to wait. Food is delicious and we've now dined there twice in one week. Love the UP spring rolls with shrimp & crab …

Up Thai is a hot! So very popular you must have a reservation unless you like to wait. Food is delicious and we've now dined there twice in one week. Love the UP spring rolls with shrimp & crab …

We celebrated my friend’s birthday and had made a reservation in advance. To their credit, our table was ready upon arrival, which we appreciated. However, it is important to note that for parties of 10 or more, there is a required minimum spend of $50 per person, which was not clearly communicated beforehand and may catch some guests off guard. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience was disappointing. The food was excessively salty, which took away from the enjoyment of the meal. More concerning was the quality of service. The server’s attitude noticeably affected the atmosphere. There were visible eye rolls and a dismissive demeanor that made our group feel unwelcome. After dinner, the server asked whether we wanted to cut and eat the birthday cake. When we said yes, they checked their watch and sighed, which felt unprofessional and disrespectful, especially during a birthday celebration. Moments like this made us feel rushed and uncomfortable, rather than celebrated. A restaurant experience is not just about the food, but also about hospitality. While the setting and reservation process were adequate, the service attitude needs significant improvement. If staff are unhappy or unwilling to provide courteous service, it negatively impacts guests and special occasions. I hope management addresses this and works on improving customer service, as it makes a meaningful difference.

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday at around 1 and it was packed. Luckily, we waited maybe only about 15 minutes. The restaurant is a tight space since all the tables are packed kind of close toget…

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday at around 1 and it was packed. Luckily, we waited maybe only about 15 minutes. The restaurant is a tight space since all the tables are packed kind of close togethe…

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday at around 1 and it was packed. Luckily, we waited maybe only about 15 minutes. The restaurant is a tight space since all the tables are packed kind of close toget…

I don't believe black people should spend their money here. You aren't welcome.\n\nHad a birthday dinner here with 3 other people. Before we sat down the table beside(not black pattons) us we're …

I don't believe black people should spend their money here. You aren't welcome.\n\nHad a birthday dinner here with 3 other people. Before we sat down the table beside(not black pattons) us we're al…