Peng's Noodle Folk

A Thai Restaurant Specializing in Noodle Soup Opens in Gramercy | Eater NY

"A new Thai noodle-soup neighborhood stop opened in February at 347 First Ave., between East 20th and 21st streets, offering soups with a choice of thin rice or heartier egg noodles and toppings such as spicy pork, stewed beef, or an entire chicken quarter served in Instagram-ready mismatched ceramic bowls (per the website). Beyond soup, small plates range from familiar buns and fried chicken to more uncommon fare like fried mun tou (a fried bun made from condensed milk) and quail egg-and-cheese wontons, while the drink list features soju cocktails such as the Proong sunrise (soju, triple sec, orange juice, and grenadine). Prime seating is on one of four stools that overlook the open kitchen to watch chefs plate the noodle soups, though tables are available; large chandeliers, tulips, and white-painted bricks lend a homey vibe to the small space. Proong is open daily from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and the restaurant states, “We’re bringing authentic Thai noodle soup, ramen, and pork buns to the city,” with seating at the bar, dining room, or patio." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya