Bill

3 weeks ago

"A buzzing Thai spot with lively & transportive decor. The menu leans inventive and spice-forward, and everything we tried delivered - the steamed chive cakes, Ped Ruan, and Pad Pong Karee were all packed with layered and vibrant flavors. For dessert, the coconut cake was a refreshing finish with tender bites of young coconut. A super vibrant and memorable Thai dining experience all around."

Mia Huynh

a month ago

"Rated as one of the top Thai spots in NYC and a recent Michael Bib Gourmand, this restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy some great Thai food. I would recommend booking a reservation here ahead of time (by a week, especially for weekends) as it gets very busy. The interior is spacious with lots of tables and beautiful decor reminiscent of Thailand's streets. We ordered their papaya salad, shrimp egg rolls, and curry pancake for appetizers. For mains, we got their braised beef, soft shell crab curry, tom kha, and crab fried rice. Portions here were so generous and everything was delicious. My favorites were the braised beef and the soft shell crab curry as they were so rich, creamy, and flavorful and paired really well with rice. The crab fried rice was another favorite at our table. Service here is very attentive, but I did notice that they REALLY tried to upsell us on everything. We definitely were recommended more dishes than we needed (we didn't even order as much as our waitress recommended) and for dessert, half of our table didn't want dessert so we told our waitress we wanted something small. She recommended four orders of the coconut pudding, but did not tell us that each serving already came with FOUR bowls. Had we known, we would've only ordered one."

Marissa Spletter

a month ago

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pranakhon NYC I went on a Wednesday night and the place was pretty busy, but there’s plenty of seating so it still felt comfortable. The decor is cute and the space works really well for group dinners 😊. I ordered a Thai iced tea and it was delicious. The Pad Se Ew with chicken was the standout for me, super flavorful and comforting 🍜. I also had a brisket curry with chickpeas that was rich, cozy and perfect for a chilly evening. The food came out very fast, which I appreciated, though I did feel a bit rushed. Overall, Pranakhon has great energy, tasty dishes and a warm atmosphere. Definitely a spot I’d go back to with friends 🍛✨"

Sanchita Ochani

a month ago

"It’s a two-story restaurant that’s absolutely gorgeous, but the tables do feel a little smushed together, which I didn’t love. That said, the place was packed - practically every table was full - yet the service was impressively quick. We barely waited for our food despite how busy it was. I would highly recommend getting a reservation and being on time for it, as they do give the table away if you're late. For the size of the space and people it holds, I definitely think the restroom situation isn't handled well, as I saw a line outside the restroom pretty much all the time I was there. For food, I tried the curry pancakes and the fried chicken, both of which were really good. For my main, I played it super safe with a red curry, but it did not disappoint in the slightest. It was spicy, and comforting, basically a warm hug in a bowl. I also had some of the crab fried rice, and the portion was surprisingly generous for a “small" size. I loved the food here and honestly can’t wait to come back and try more."

Matthew Ho

a month ago

"Pranakhon is one of my favourite Thai restaurants in the city. The atmosphere is always very lively, and they have such a wide variety of authentic dishes that I'm always very impressed by. I often order one of their rice dishes, and they are all so delicious. My favourite is the kaprow moo sub, which comes at a very (authentic) level of spiciness; I also liked the pad krapow and khao moo dang -- pork is always so juicy and tender (crispy pork belly so flavourful). The mee kati was a pleasant surprise when I tried it -- I liked how the flavour of the fresh mangos paired with the tamarind flavour of the noodles / sauce. It was a bit heavy, and some of the noodles started to clump together. For a less spicy option, I really enjoyed the preaw wan. The sweet and sour flavour was a refreshing contrast from the richer flavours of other dishes like the curries, and I liked the eclectic mix of pineapples, tomatoes, nuts, onions, etc. Made for a very interesting overall dish. While the menu is a little pricey, the lunch special is quite worth it if you're able to come for a weekday lunch. I am a big fan of the Pranakhon salad (which comes as a side for the lunch combo) -- the mango ginger dressing is so delicious and the shredded mango is always SO fresh. Always very keen to come back to try something else off their menu. They can get a bit busy at peak times, so definitely try to make a reservation in advance."