Lovely Day – Thai
Lovely Day feels like a sun-drenched neighborhood retreat where the comforting warmth of a hearty Irish breakfast meets the vibrant, zesty crunch of Southeast Asian-inspired fare. Diners can transition from fluffy, farm-fresh omelettes to crisp green papaya salads and delicate summer rolls, all served in an inviting space that hums with a relaxed, creative energy. It is a place where fresh, market-driven ingredients are transformed into bright, flavorful plates that feel both soul-satisfying and refreshingly unexpected.
Lovely Day, Elizabeth Street, Little Italy, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan, New York County, New York, NY 10012, United States +12129253310 https://www.lovelydaynyc.com0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Lovely Day
Dairy-Free at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates, French Fries and Julienne Vegetable Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates, Irish Sausages and Lovely Day Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 45 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates, French Fries and Julienne Vegetable Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flank Steak, Fried Tofu and Summer Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Squeezed Limeade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Squeezed Limeade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lovely Day
Lovely Day in New York has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates, Julienne Vegetable Salad and Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Lovely Day
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Roll | 24.5 g | 66.1 g |
| The Big Salad | 88.7 g | 38 g |
| Pineapple Fried Rice (Small) | 29 g | 28 g |
| Flank Steak | 0 g | 25.8 g |
| Pork Chop | 46.5 g | 21.5 g |
| Spicy Green Curry | 59.2 g | 18.8 g |
| Fried Tofu | 1.4 g | 18.6 g |
| Green Papaya Salad | 29 g | 18.3 g |
| Peanut Butter Cookie | 11.4 g | 18 g |
| English Baked Beans | 43.8 g | 17.7 g |
| Fried Rice (Small) | 0.3 g | 14.5 g |
| Tom Ga Coconut Milk Soup | 16.5 g | 12.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast and Sandwiches
- Irish Style Breakfast - $13: Two eggs, English Heinz baked beans, Irish sausages, organic seven grain toast, mesclun salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette with 2 Items - $13: Choice of tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, avocado, or shiitake mushroom; served with organic seven grain toast and mesclun salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Free-range Egg Sandwich - $9: Avocado, tomatoes, spicy mayonnaise, organic seven grain, mesclun salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Small Plates
- Edamame with Sea Salt - $6.5: Steamed soybeans with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Julienne Vegetable Salad - $10: Sweet chili, peanut and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lovely Day Salad - $10: Coleslaw with spicy mayonnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Young Market Greens - $10: Apple, cucumber, orange, mint and cilantro tossed in a cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Papaya Salad - $12: Avocado, green chili, tomatoes, long beans, fish sauce and ground peanut Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Roll - $11: Fresh herbs, shrimp and tamarind dip and crushed peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Spring Roll - $10: Crispy spring rolls with pork and mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimono Fried Shrimp - $12: Sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Fried Chicken - $11.5: Spicy aioli and lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Chinese Broccoli - $10: Ginger, garlic and oyster sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $12: Peanut sauce and vegetable dip with mini Japanese or brown rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $10: Sweet chili sauce and crushed peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Long Beans - $11: Garlic chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Organic Miso Soup - $5: Shiitake mushrooms and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Ga Coconut Milk Soup - $8: Shiitake mushrooms, onions, red peppers, choice of chicken or tofu Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabocha Pumpkin Soup - $10: Ginger and carrots, coconut milk base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Herbal Soup - $15: Herbs, carrots, daikon, lotus roots, red dates, goji berry, house made chicken broth Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Seared Salmon - $23: Mashed sweet potato, market greens, orange cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Wild Tuna Roll - $23: Lightly sautéed in rice crepe, market greens, wasabi & peanut sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon over Spicy Green Curry - $25: Vegetables with brown or Japanese rice Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Salad - $15: Wild arugula, baby greens, crunchy sprout, crispin apples, cashew, avocado with miso agave ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flank Steak - $25: Scallion mash potatoes and steamed asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop - $25: Mashed potatoes and sauteed Fuji apple Available at: dinner, lunch
Lovely Day Classics
- Pad Thai - $17: Bean sprout, black tofu, fish sauce, crushed peanuts, scallion, egg, lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chow Fun - $17: Oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, egg, Chinese broccoli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hobo Noodle - $17: Oyster sauce, spicy chili sauce, red chili, bell peppers, onions, fresh Thai basil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Noodle - $18: Sanuki udon and vegetables in curry soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Green Curry - $18: Eggplant, bamboo shoots, shiitake, chili pepper, Thai basil, brown/Japanese rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry - $18: Eggplant, bamboo shoots, shiitake, chili pepper, fresh Thai basil, brown/Japanese rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Cashew Vegetables - $17: Dried chili, onions, bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms, over brown rice or Japanese rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Small) - $13: Brown rice or Japanese rice, vegetables, scallion, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice (Small) - $14: Brown rice or Japanese rice, vegetables, scallion, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Gohan-ya Japanese Home Cooking
- Assorted Home-made Japanese Pickles - $6: Seasonal pickled vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates - $15: Assortment of five traditional Japanese side dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Roll - $7: Brown rice sushi roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Cucumber Roll - $9: Brown rice sushi roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Avocado Roll - $10: Brown rice sushi roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Curry - $16: Seasonal roasted vegetable on Japanese or multigrain brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Rice Bowl - $19: Sashimi and tartar, kinpira, daikon pickles, goma-ae, and hijiki over multigrain rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Tuna Rice Bowl - $18: Wasabi guacamole, cucumber and hijiki seaweed with spicy aioli over Japanese rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Macro Bowl - $17: Daikon pickles, sunflower sprout, hijiki seaweed, kinpira and tahini goma-ae Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9: Worcestershire sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8: Spicy aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Brown Rice - $3.5: Steamed brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Japanese Rice - $3.5: Steamed Japanese rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Sausages - $3.5: Side portion of sausages Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- English Baked Beans - $3.5: Side portion of beans Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Warm Homemade Flourless Chocolate Cake - $10: Freshly whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pandon Tres Leches - $9: Asian leaves, crunchy buckwheat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Gelato - $8: Il Laboratorio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Japanese Green Tea Ice Cream - $8: Green tea flavored ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Walnut Shortbread Cookie - $3: Single cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Ganache Garabato Cookie - $3.5: Single cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Cookie - $3.5: Gluten free and vegan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Quinoa Chocolate Cookie - $3.5: Gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita - $14: Jalapeno infused Union mezcal, tequila, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Yuzu Cucumber Gimlet - $15: Beefeater Gin, yuzu juice, cucumber, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Tokyo Mule - $15: Tito’s vodka, yuzu juice, ginger beer, suzume shochu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Red Stripe - $7: Beer
- Asahi - $7: Beer
- Iced Thai Tea - $4.5: Sweet with organic half and half milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Fresh Squeezed Limeade - $4: House made limeade Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Americano - $3.25: Cafe Integral Nicaraguan Coffee
Frequently Asked Questions about Lovely Day
- Is Lovely Day dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lovely Day has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates, French Fries and Julienne Vegetable Salad.
- What can I eat at Lovely Day on a dairy-free diet?
- 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates, French Fries and Julienne Vegetable Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lovely Day have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 5 Vegetable Obansai Plates and Julienne Vegetable Salad.
- Is Lovely Day gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Lovely Day?
- Summer Roll, at roughly 66.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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