Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare. Only high-quality ingredients are used to handcraft traditional dishes and specialty chef creations like Duck Tamarind, Massaman Curry, Gai Yang, and Thai Crepe Dumplings. Every inch of our restaurant has been thoughtfully designed to enhance your experience and provide an Upper East Side oasis complete with beautiful lanterns and wood accents. Join us for a romantic evening and sit-down meal, or make lasting memories over cocktails at the bar. We’ll go above and beyond to ensure your visit feeds your soul, calms your senses, and refreshes your palate.
Stylish restaurant & bar serving upscale Thai street food in a low-lit space with colorful lanterns.
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Rosalie Wilder
UpThai is my favorite Thai restaurant in NYC and an absolute must whenever I am in the city. The cool vibe, warm lighting, and fun, friendly atmosphere make it such an enjoyable place to dine. Everything on the menu is delicious, and some dishes even change slightly with the seasons, which keeps things exciting. Our go-to favorites are the curry puffs, the Up Thai fried rice clay pot, and the beef short rib panang. Each dish is full of flavor, beautifully prepared, and perfectly spiced. UpThai never disappoints.
… moreNachy Nutty
Absolutely loved the food at Up Thai! Poh Tak Thai-style was comforting and flavorful, packed with fresh shrimp, mussels, and squid. The broth was aromatic, and the garlic bread on top was a perfect touch. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. Also, The host(Jern) was incredibly kind and welcoming. Definitely coming back!
… moreTHE EXPLORER
We decided to have lunch here recently and check out the lunch specials. The location is in the middle of the block on second avenue between 73 and 74. It was really busy and there is very little warm space to stand as we waited for a table.
The lunch specials menu is pretty good. Lots of choices.
We ordered Pad Khing with beef and Kya Gai with chicken. Large portions. We each had tofu vegetable soup and I got crispy spring Roll and she got steamed dumplings. All very tasty.
A lively place full of young people, many Asians.
Prices are very reasonable.
Definitely will go again.
… moreRejane Oliveira
This was my second time at Up Thai and it somehow managed to be even better than the first. I came straight from Brazil with my mom and was truly impressed to see how packed and vibrant the restaurant is. It’s clearly a place people love coming back to, and now I understand why.
The food is absolutely outstanding and the quality is consistently impeccable. Every dish is beautifully prepared and full of flavor.
What made the evening even more special was the service. Pearl and Mali were exceptional. They were warm, attentive, incredibly professional, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Their hospitality elevated the entire experience.
Up Thai is one of those rare restaurants where everything works perfectly: the food, the atmosphere, and the people. I will absolutely come back every time I’m in New York and will continue recommending it to everyone I know.
… moreSam
What an amazing a meal! The standout dishes for me were the Hoi Jor, Crispy Shrimp and Squid, Duck Tamarind and Beef Short Rib Panang. Service was great and the decor was on point! I think they just finished remodeling the restaurant. Highly recommend!
… moreMC Family
We absolutely loved our lunch at UpThai! Every dish we ordered was incredible! Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive-warm, attentive, and genuinely kind.
We were celebrating our twins’ birthday, and the staff surprised them by coming out to sing Happy Birthday with a delicious mango cheesecake and coconut ice cream. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the day extra special.
The atmosphere was cozy and vibrant, and everything from start to finish was excellent. Highly recommend UpThai, we’ll definitely be back!
… moreNikitaa Newton
Amazing food and drinks! My boyfriend and I came here for the first time and just loved every bit of it. Everything came out fast and Malee was so hospitable, answered all our questions and was personable, helped with food adjustments that we thought would be good. Malee was awesome, ask for her if you can!
… moreG Bernie
We booked this restaurant based on reviews and we were so pleased we did.
When we got there it was bonkers, we had to wait shortly for our table but once seated we could see why it was so busy.
Staff are really lovely, friendly and attentive.
Restaurant is decorated beautiful and the food lives up to the reviews.
We ordered chicken satay, pad thai and tamarind duck.
Stunning food. Highly recommend and make sure you make a reservation to save disappointment.
… moreAshley Martinez
Read the reviews and saw the pictures, but actually eating the food was a whole different experience—in the best way. I love trying new Thai spots, and Up Thai did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and the space has such a cozy, welcoming vibe. Don’t judge it by the front view—once you step inside, the atmosphere completely changes. It’s the perfect spot for solo dining or a relaxed night out.
P.s hopefully you get Kimberly she was the best server!
… moreAndres P
My girlfriend and I came here for the first time and I have to say this is an amazing place Travis and Jen were phenomenal at the bar. Everyone was very attentive, the atmosphere is amazing. What a vibe, the food was great, definitely coming back and would highly recommend. Thank you guys! See y’all soon.
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