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Up Thai, New York, NY

Up Thai

4.8 (32)
$30 and under
Thai
1411 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10021

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Healthy
Up Thai — Elevated Thai Street Food on the Upper East Side

Up Thai brings the bold, vibrant spirit of Thailand’s street food to the Upper East Side — reimagined with elevated ingredients, warm, stylish ambiance.

Signature dishes like Kang Kua Soft Shell, Braised Beef Short ribs, and Duck Roti Roll, celebrate the depth of Thai flavors with a modern twist. Whether you’re craving wok-fired noodles, house-made curry, or creative Thai-inspired cocktails, Up Thai offers an immersive culinary experience where street food meets sophistication.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    WE DO CATERING<br />Catering for large groups available! Send inquiries to info@upthainyc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between E 73rd street and E 74th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Q train at 72nd street station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 32 people are saying

Up Thai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Thai

  • Manhattan

    Thai

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Up Thai is a "hidden gem on the Upper East Side" known for its "authentic flavor" and beautifully presented dishes. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for any occasion. Diners rave about the "wonderful staff" and highlights like the Kang Kua Soft Shell Crab. Highly recommended for Thai cuisine enthusiasts!
32 Reviews
  1. Jeanne VIP

    New York City51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant, food is always delicious. Excellent staff, very friendly. Clean! Noki is the best! Always pleasant.

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  2. kourosh

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience I loved it and the food was great. They did a good job for birthday

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  3. Susan

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cocktails. Lovely ambience but noisy

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  4. Chandler VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience, and definitely one of our favorites. The food, drinks, and waitstaff are beyond incredible!

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  5. Stew VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’d eaten here before. A quick solo bite at the bar passing by en route to an apt. This time we went as a couple after I’d raved about the food to my wife. Everything lived up to my hype. The pomelo salad, duck baos, steamed branzino w/ ginger and the incredible short rib panang. The service is incredibly friendly too. Will definitely return, it’s worth the trip up from Bklyn.

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  6. Prince95 VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space with a broad range of items on the menu. Anything we have had has been very good. Service is efficient and friendly. Space is a little tight but not uncomfortable. It does get loud but that's because the place is always packed and has great energy. Prices are reasonable for the area (cocktails a bit overpriced for what they are). Overall, a great place for Thai food.

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  7. Manuel

    Frankfurt3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Einfach 5 Sterne. Wie vor 2 Jahren! Wir kommen gerne wieder ..

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  8. Shekar VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Papaya salad & spring rolls were decent - the duck tamarind was awesome. Chicken red curry was pretty good too. Nice bar/choices of drinks.

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  9. Jeanne VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent delicious Thai food. Highly recommend Wonderful friendly staff. Very clean. Noki is the best! Hard worker along with staff!

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  10. Mark

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wouldn’t seat us until all in party arrived. Nevertheless, very much worth the wait. Great food for every dish in our party of five. Not wheelchair accessible.

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FAQs

Up Thai does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Up Thai also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 256-1199.

Up Thai is rated 4.8 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
Google Map for Up Thai

1411 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10021

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between E 73rd street and E 74th street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Q train at 72nd street station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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