$$$$Price: Moderate • Thai • Midtown
BKK New York is a contemporary Thai restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, inspired by Bangkok Street food. BKK creatively combines the cultures and flavors of Bangkok and New York City, with fresh takes on NYC staples, like the BKK Hot Dog with Chiang-Mai pork sausage and a brisket sandwich with Thai spicy beef jus. Thai comfort food and classic dishes abound, such as Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Green Curry and Kra Pow Gai Kai Dow to name a few. Executive Chef Teerawong "Yo" Nanthavatsiri, leads the way with unique and innovative twists on Thai and New York dishes, alongside rising stars Joy Andeggplant and Prik Pimploy. BKK's cocktail menu features a variety of playful, ingredient-forward cocktails and mocktails that also pay homage to Thai and New York items, along with Thai beer on tap, and a comprehensive wine selection. Raw and textured design elements such as neon lights, fluted glass panels and white brick walls mirror the lively atmosphere of Bangkok's street food scene.