New York City is a cultural and culinary smorgasbord, offering literally thousands of different types of cultural attractions and ethnic cuisines. Thai restaurants are abundant in New York City. If you're headed to Central Park, you will find Thai eateries nearby that will satisfy your craving for this favorite Asian cuisine.
Thai Basil is a small, quaint Thai restaurant located on the Upper West Side on 9th Avenue and 55th Street, within walking distance of Central Park. They offer a traditional Thai menu at affordable prices, with the average main course costing $14, as of September, 2010. Specialties include the namesake Thai Basil, a dish featuring fresh, sauteed basil leaves with your choice of meat and Kanom Jeeb, a type of fried won-ton. Reservations are not required.
Thai Basil
860 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-397-2036
orderthaibasil.com
Spice Thai is located on 73rd Street and 2nd Avenue, in the Upper East Side of Manhattan near Central Park East. It opened in 1997 as part of a chain of the Spice Thai restaurant chain, which has locations throughout Manhattan. They offer a traditional Thai menu, including favorites such as Pad Thai, and items with a Thai fusion twist such as their Thai BBQ Chicken. As of September, 2010, the average dinner entree costs $9. The restaurant is open seven days a week in 2010. Reservations are required only for parties of six or more.
Spice Thai Uptown
1411 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10021
212-988-5348
spicethainyc.com
Land Thai Kitchen is located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Amsterdam Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. Land Thai is located two blocks west of Central Park West. They serve a traditional Thai menu with affordable prices. Specialties include spicy beef salad and pan-seared duck breast. As of September, 2010, the average dinner entree is $10. Reservations are not accepted. The restaurant is open seven days a week.
Land Thai Kitchen
450 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10024
212-501-8121
landthaikitchen.com
