Up Thai – Thai
Step into a jewel-box of a dining room where ornate birdcages hang from the ceiling and warm, golden light dances across intricate wood carvings. The air hums with the energy of a bustling Bangkok market, carrying the fragrant scent of lemongrass and charred chilies as plates of crispy duck and silky noodles arrive in a vibrant explosion of color. This chic sanctuary brings together the bold, punchy flavors of traditional Thai street food with a refined sophistication that turns every meal into a celebratory escape.
1411 2nd Avenue, NY 10021 +1-212-256-1199 http://www.upthainyc.comRating: 4.7/5 (6721 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:15 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:15 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:15 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:15 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise UpThai as a must-visit spot on the Upper East Side, celebrating its vibrant, cozy atmosphere and warm, attentive service. Guests rave about the flavorful menu, highlighting standout dishes like the tender pork chop, beef short rib panang, curry puffs, and the Up Thai fried rice clay pot. Reviewers also commend the thoughtful touches for special occasions and the festive décor, making it a perfect destination for everything from casual lunches to intimate date nights.
Menu
Appetizers
Savory Thai classics and street food starters
- Summer Rolls: Fresh vegetable rolls served with dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
Upscale Thai street food and signature dishes
- Clay Pot Fried Rice: Traditional Thai fried rice served in a clay pot Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Moo Dang: Thai red BBQ pork served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
Sweet Thai treats
- Thai Dessert Selection: Seasonal Thai sweets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
Signature drinks and refreshing beverages
- Signature Drink: House-made refreshing Thai specialty drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Up Thai
- LENOXTHAI — Thai
- LENOXTHAI — Thai
- THEP — Thai
- Marwin Thai — Thai
- Grata Thai — Thai
- Thai Hot Box — Thai
- Tam Mai Thai — Thai
- Topaz — Thai
- Zabb PuTawn — Thai
- Tha Phraya — Thai
- Up Thai — Thai
