Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant, LENOXTHAI and Tha Phraya, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 25 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable thai restaurants in Upper East Side. Great thai food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Affordable Thai Destinations
The Upper East Side is home to a vibrant selection of budget-friendly Southeast Asian eateries that bring bold, authentic flavors to this iconic neighborhood. This collection highlights a variety of experiences, from the traditional Thai spices found at LENOXTHAI and Zabb PuTawn to the savory Japanese noodles at Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at Thai Hot Box or a sit-down meal at THEP, these local gems offer an impressive range of Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese dishes perfect for any casual occasion.
26 restaurants in Best Affordable Thai Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable Thai Food
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- LENOXTHAI · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Tha Phraya · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Koo Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- THEP · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Wonder Pho · rated 4.7/5: Vietnamese.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Zabb PuTawn · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- THEP Thai Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Bangrak Thai Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Le Viêt Thai · rated 4.4/5: Vietnamese.
- New Chinatown Restaurant and Bar | Asian Fusion | Chinese and Thai Food · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Thai @ Lex · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- Thai At Lex · rated 4.2/5: Thai.
- Poke Fresh · rated 3.4/5: Japanese.
- THEP: Thai.
- LENOXTHAI: Thai.
- Vietnaam: Vietnamese.
- Thai @ Lex: Thai.
- Up Thai: Thai.
- Thai Hot Box: Thai.
- Zabb PuTawn: abb PuTawn" is a clear.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill: Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.












