Tiny, no-frills Thai joint, conveniently close to Carnegie Hall and City Center.
Dennise D
Great food!! Cozy and charming atmosphere. Really good service. Loved everything we ordered. All the food I peeped from other tables looks so good too. In fact I was torn between the red curry with shrimp and the chicken lettuce wraps because the folks next to us had that and it looked great! The tea was lovely while we waited for our food. We passed on cocktails, but the ones I saw looked very festive. Loved the cozy holiday vibe here. Super cool to go from the hustle and bustle of the city to this charming wood walls, cozy and warm. The holiday decor was the perfect touch. I’d return here without a doubt when I’m back in NYC.
… moreVivian “Vivventure” Wayfarer
Topaz Thai looks a little different these days — the menu and setup have changed, and I was honestly surprised at how empty it was on a Thursday night.
That said, the food absolutely delivered. We ordered the crab fried rice and the royal duck over noodles, and both were very good. The crab fried rice was the standout — incredibly flavorful, well-executed, and with a generous amount of crab throughout. The duck was also satisfying and nicely prepared.
Overall, a strong meal and one that makes me want to come back again. Definitely recommend — especially for the fried rice.
… moreDerreck
This is my go to spot in Midtown. Usually it’s one of my first stops when I arrive in the city. I crave the authentic flavor and perfect amount of beef and noodles. The Drunken Noodles were cooked to perfection. One of the best I’ve had. The service from Lego, my server, was just as top notch as the food. Lego was attentive to my needs and he made good recommendations for my next visit. This is my secret gem and love the location. This is the place if you are looking for authentic Thai.
… moreShakira Segundo
The food was perfectly seasoned, the drinks were beautifully made and the ambiance intimate and polished. New favorite place to eat in NYC. Ploy attended to us in a way that made us feel welcome and like we were the only ones in the room. Thank you Topaz. Very welcomed and unexpected experience in a world that often feels angry.
… moreDavid Streid
Great Thai food – every dish we had was flavorful and balanced sweet, spicy, and savory. I don’t think you can go wrong. But what I want to emphasize is how incredibly friendly and kind Sara was – line to get in, every table full, and they still took the time to check on us, get more white rice when one of the dishes was too spicy, and talk to us just to see how we were doing.
Having lived in New York for more than a decade I wasn’t expecting anything close to this near Christmas and in midtown and I’m sure I will be thinking about how welcoming to complete strangers they were many years from now. If you want a meal, go anywhere, but if you want to be reminded that there are still kind people in the world, go to Topaz Thai Authentic.
I got the massaman curry, basil fried rice, and coconut pudding by the way – all excellent and would recommend.
… moreSubuola Ojerinola
I ordered via uber eat . Got the Thai fried rice with beef , shrimp and pineapple add on, calamari, and chili chicken wings. The rice was good, but it wasn’t as expected , the shrimp was raw like they just put it in the rice. The calamari and chicken wasn’t good at all. Calamari was did not taste well seasoned and the chicken was not really good.
… moreSeneca Mick
We visited New York for a week and discovered this fantastic Thai place!!! I had the Pad See Ew and my boyfriend got the Massaman Curry. We both finished our plates! The service was fast & friendly and we got our dishes immediately. The atmosphere is lovely and all the employees are so so nice. I can’t recommend this place enough!!!!
… moreSaralynn Winters
This is easily one of the most authentic Thai dining experiences I’ve had in New York. Between the quaint, intimate atmosphere and the high-quality flavors, it’s a standout in a crowded food scene. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a cozy meal. Can’t wait to return!
… moreJaeHee Kwak
The food was pretty good. I recommend the drunken noodles and chicken satay. The drunken noodles were so flavorful, and the chicken satay was very tender.
But the papaya salad had very little papaya salad with a lot of lettuce on the bottom, and the spring rolls were tiny. Both were delicious but quite overpriced for the amount we got. The red curry was okay but it tasted a little bland, so I probably wouldn’t get it again.
The restaurant itself had beautiful, cute decorations, and it felt very cozy inside. It’s quite small and packed, so it’s best to make a reservation for parties larger than 2. Overall it’s a little overpriced, but a good restaurant.
… morePilgrim
A fabulous restaurant! My wife and I were in NYC for a long weekend, and we liked this place so much that we had lunch here twice. Their Tom Ka Gai soup was great after being out in the snowy January weather. The massaman curry was the best I have ever had, my wife wolfed down the fried duck, and their crab fried rice was fresh and delicious. Further, the staff were incredibly gracious, and the decor of the restaurant was attractive and cozy. A great place to eat and relax!
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