BKK New York

Amazing location and atmosphere! The foods were great though the options were a bit limited. The portions were also a bit small compared to the price (and sometimes confusing as my table got 3 pieces of fried shrimp cakes vs. the other table who got 4) but would highly recommend the fried Branzino. Overall, a positive experience 👍🏻

LOVED the tom yum - so packed with flavor, punchy, executed so well on all fronts! The mix of crunchy pork and shrimp added a lot of flavor and texture. The brisket sandwich was underwhelming and not anything special but I guess it’s to be expected when you order from the American portion of the menu. Everything spring roll - wish this was fried to a crisp! Was slightly chewy vs crunchy

Loved the electric, modern vibe at BKK. The cocktails are genuinely creative and a highlight. I found their take on Thai street food inventive and deliciou. The flavors really pop. It’s a fantastic, stylish spot for a fun night out, especially before a show or without the show. A personal go-to for sure.

I had an amazing time at BKK New York! The food was full of bold, authentic Thai flavors that reminded me of home. The service was fast, friendly, and made me feel truly welcomed. I loved the cozy atmosphere—great for both casual nights and special dinners.

The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to! Every dish is packed with authentic flavor and cooked to perfection. The Tom Yum soup is rich, aromatic, and has the perfect balance of spicy and sour — it’s a must-try! But what really took it over the top were the desserts. The pandan ice cream is creamy, fragrant, and refreshing, and the banana pudding is absolutely addictive and just the right amount of sweetness. If you love Thai food or just great food in general, this place is a gem. Highly recommended!

Random night to try a new Thai restaurant in Midtown and it didn’t disappoint at all. The food was so gooood++, a mix of Thai street food emersed with street food that you would normally find on the streets of NY. Their cocktails were also interesting and worth a try to pair with the food. Not to forget to mention Ken and JJ who provided great service and very attentive. Deff come back!!!

Delicious Thai food here, especially with the salad, hot dog and wagyu krapow. The spicy shrimp curry is not a joke but has a deliciously addictive heat to it. You can easily over order here so pace yourself! Service is very friendly and helpful here.

We loved this place!! Everything had such great bright flavor. Every dish we got was a hit. Branzino was perfectly deboned and fried into bite size chunks with a great sauce. Tom yum soup was the right amount of spicy with a lot of port belly and 3 giant shrimps, the noodles in it were a good touch. Wagyu patty rice was tender and sweet, great with all the other spicy foods. Even the Pandan ice cream was a hit, a great texture with palm nuts on the bottom. Would def go again!

An awesome night We had the papaya salad (pok pok), shrimp donuts, brisket sandwich dip, and the wagyu beef served with rice in the hot stone...all delicious. Like nothing we've had before. My palate was not ready for these flavors. Highly recommend!

Met up with an old friend here, he recommended this spot. Here was our experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: You're in Midtown.... so it can get pretty crowded. Generally, street parking, but it's recommended to ride-share or take the subway. Seating: Inside, that is great for groups. There's room for maybe 50 people total. Vibes: Welcome to Midtown! There is just so much to do here! Enjoy the musicals, sightseeing, or eating! In this space, you're welcomed by some Thai music and some vintage decor. A pretty intimate and dimly lit place to mellow down and catch up with friends. FOOD: Shrimp Donut (Recommend) Creative and delicious! This reminds me of a croquette. Golden brown panko crumbs and savory shrimp. With Thai Chili honey, it made it feel like a sweet donut. Finally, the shredded egg yolk gave it a nice touch. BKK Hot Dog (Recommend) An American classic with Thai-influenced flavors. The Thai hot dog is filled with spices such as Thai green chili. The brioche bun was buttery and comforting to help balance the flavors. The fries were a pleasant complementing experience, especially as they served fried chives. Branzino TOD NUM PLA (Recommend) Branzino (A type of fish) Tod (Fried) Num Pla (Fish Sauce). Creative presentation and delicious. I enjoyed the cubed fried fish and its aromatic flavors - the citrus flavors, cilantro kick, and caramelized fish sauce. Sticky Situation (Recommend) Sweet bitters with Thai-influenced flavors from the sticky rice to the clarified milk and such. The shrimp chip on top is a nice, fun touch. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Professional and relatively quick. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5. Wonderful! Creative menu, delicious food, and a pleasant experience. I never had Thai food like this. There are many restaurants to pick from in this area however if you're looking for some Thai dishes with a creative kick, this is for you. Props to Chef Teerawong "Yo" Nanthavatsiri and his team for their work! TIPS: * BKK is in reference to Bangkok's airport codename.

Tried this place on a friend's recommendation during a recent trip to NYC, and it definitely delivered on flavor. I believe it only opened a few months ago. Between the 2 of us, we shared the shrimp donut, the fried whole branzino, and Wagyu beef rice bowl...everything was beautifully presented (especially the branzino dish) and delicious. That said, after we inhaled everything, we realized we went a little too hard on the rich and fried items, and felt super full! Definitely a lesson learned for next time - mix in a lighter dish or make sure to add in some veggies. Still, that's no fault of the restaurant, we just did a lousy job of ordering. The menu was full of tempting options to choose from. Service was attentive, and the space had a modern, inviting vibe. Would recommend to others that live in NYC or are visiting!

We ordered two sandwiches -- the hot dog and the brisket. These were both absolutely delicious. They retained all the Thai flavors while being something totally unique. (I mean, I love a good noodle dish so I'll have to come back to try them here. But damn, I recommend these sandwiches.) The au jus for the brisket sandwich was stellar. I wasn't crazy about the fries that came with the hot dog, but that's a "me" problem, I think. We also had the shrimp donuts, and these were salty fatty perfection. No room for dessert -- I'm not a fan of sticky rice, so I wasn't heartbroken. Service was very good -- water glass always filled. My big beef: the noise level (the music) was so loud that we wouldn't have been able to hear one another once the restaurant filled. We dined at 5, and by 5:30, it was already getting packed. Reservations probably recommended.

Great new spot near columbus circle. The ambiance was inviting and service was great. The staff was attentive and answered our questions. The BKK fries were our favorite; the chive fries were so different and flavorful. This is a must-try. The spring roll and pad see ew with tofu were both solid. Good flavor and spring rolls were fresh. The only miss was the satay bowl - the portion was big but it lacked flavor and spice. There was a ton of sweet peanut sauce and that was the main flavor in the bowl. I'd recommend trying a different dish. Overall, I'd love to come back and try the cocktails and other dishes!

Not to be confused with the similarly named Thai BBK in Harlem, this is apparently a new Thai place from the same owners as Chu Ros but I would say the food here is leagues better. They have a mix of somewhat traditional Thai dishes along with some modern dishes inspired by New York with many dishes having a fun twist. The inside is modern looking with slightly dim lights and apparently, it replaced a Japanese sushi place that had been there a long time. Service was friendly and prompt with most dishes with our meal taking a bit over an hour with this being expected for Thai spots. For spicier food, dishes are ordered on the scale of 1 to 5 for spice level and we went with four and the four was a good bit of heat closer to a spicy at more basic Thai spots and would be good level for a moderate chili head. The drink menu is pretty eclectic with the cocktails being all $18. I had the New York Cha Yen with scotch whiskey, black tea, turbinado lemon, spring flower, Singha air foam, soda, and bitters which was different but tasty. The foam on top had said beer flavor associated with said Singha while the drink below tasted like a slightly sweetened black tea with a hint of alcohol though I couldn't exactly tell it was Scotch. It was good though I would probably try the more unique sounding Sticky Rice cocktail next time having only had seen similar at Double Chicken Please before. Two of the other people enjoyed the Pandan Paradise with white and dark rum, roasted pineapple, pandan, coconut water, pineapple Thai coconut cream, and lime saying it wasn't too sweet and that it had a good pandan flavor. The only appetizer we got was the Shrimp Donut for $18 with shrimp and chicken in a donut shape served with salted egg yolk mayo. This arrived with three pretty large pieces as well as a sauce on the side which I believe was described as a plum sauce which was slightly sweet. The donuts had a chew to them presumably from the plump shrimp and reminded another person in terms of texture and at the table of an oversized shumai which I agreed with. These were tasty and unique though I wish the salted egg flavor was stronger and didn't just have a nice presentation. The Wagyu Kra Pow for $32 with a wagyu patty, butter, garlic, Thai chili, Thai basil, and jasmine rice in a hot stone was the most unique main dish of the night. The beef on top is flattened and mixed with the rice at the table and was a fun spin on the usual ground pork found in this dish and had a similar texture to a Hamburg steak with a bit of crisp on the outside and some juiciness inside while the rice was good though I would say that the holy basil flavor is a little bit light. The texture of the rice was excellent especially when mixed with the crispy parts on the bottom along with the crispy parts of the steak. This was both excellent and a fun spin and I would recommend. The Kee Mao Brisket for $26 with with broad noodle, Thai chili, peppercorn, egg, Thai basil, fingerroot, garlic, and tomato was very tasty. The dish was spicy as requested with a very good noodle texture compared to most places. The brisket was unique with a slight chew and worked with the noodles though I prefer some other meats though there was a decent amount of meat (I think 12 or so thin pieces or similar.) This was overall solid and comparable to the better places a few avenues over in Hell's with a unique topping and I would recommend as well. Most traditional (and from the Chinese-Thai) was the Kao Moo Deng Moo Krob for $24 with homemade roasted pork shoulder and crispy pork belly over jasmine rice. This came with a slightly sweet red sauce to go with said dish along with a couple slices of cucumber. The best part was easily the crispy pork belly which was cooked perfectly and I wish there was more of those pieces by comparison. The roasted pork shoulder/red pork was less fatty than someone at the table would have liked but I tend to find that the Thai version is much less fatty my comparison to the Canto version so this was expected. This was good but I preferred other dishes though I've never been personally the biggest fan of this dish in general. The food overall was unique and tasty and better than the other Thai places in the local surrounding area with some unique dishes, good flavors, and portions justifying the price point. I do think they would do a bit better a few avenues over on 9th but I hope they get business as they deserve it. Mid 4. Would go back.

BKK New York is a small but trendy Thai restaurant in midtown. It has a decent size bar for the space as well. The service is fast, attentive, and friendly. I had the lunch prix fixe which is an appetizer and a main for 22 dollars. The curry puff was solid and a good indicator of what was to come in the main. For my main, I had grill chicken pad thai which was delicious. The noodles were seasoned well and all the components of the dish paired well together. However, the chicken was inconsistently seasoned but besides that I found BKK to be an excellent lunch option and I will be back.

TLDR: New Thai spot near Columbus Circle. Creative/modern menu along with more classic dishes too. Mama Tom Yum, Moo Ping, Yum Moo Ding, BKK Hot Dog. There are so many Thai places opening recently but it's hard to find ones that actually seem a bit different. BKK's menu caught my eye with some creative modern dishes I liked. The Moo Ping were these incredibly tender pork skewers with jaew sauce. The Yum Moo Ding reminded me of a Thai salad but with warm pork belly almost like a Korean bossam. The Mama Tom Yum was a super elevated version of a Thai street noodle. Wavy noodles, wok-charred shrimp, pork and mushrooms. An egg yolk for some added richness, nice tangy spice. The BKK Hot Dog they swapped your traditional frankfurter with a Chiang Mai style sausage. The fries were seasoned well but they included almost chive pancake fries or giu chai tod. Very clever. The wagyu krapao was also super interesting. Think a Japanese hambaggu patty, on top of a khao pad krapao or Thai basil fried rice - inside of a Korean stone bowl. You get that end texture that reminds you of Cantonese clay pot rice. Overall - we really enjoyed everything and will definitely be coming back. Maybe one of my favorite spots we discovered recently.

We came here on a weekday evening for an early dinner. The restaurant wasn't too busy so walk ins seem do-able on weekdays. The ambiance was perfect for a date night and the service was very attentive. The food was all amazing, with the wagyu rice dish and the shrimp in curry dish being my favorite. The shrimp in particular was extremely flavorful and complex. We will definitely be coming back here to try more on the menu!

Excellent Thai restaurant in Midtown. There is an effort to create Thai food with a New York twist (Everything Spring Rolls and Shrimp Donuts), but it is basically Thai. Good vibe and great service too.

Wow! This place has it all, and it's amazing that it's across the street from us. We're going to be here all the time. Tonight was opening night to the public I believe and we had quite the feast. The space is lively and fun, though not on the busiest street, and the service is next level. Gideon was our fave and really treated us so well! The Chef was there and we talked to him, and best of all the bartenders who made some of the most stellar drinks. So the cocktails, everything from a milk punch that tasted like pizza to a really cool set of thai tasting drinks (they have a cool Pandan one) to modern takes on a manhattan (siamhattan) and martini (bkk dirty). You've got to try these drinks! We had 4 each...not kidding!!! The food also stellar, some of it is just good, but other dishes are literally mind blowing! The everything spring roll was good, but not so cool. The chicken skins on the other hand very very interesting and quite good. The real winner was the Brisket sandwich with thai chili mayo, american cheese, and a spicy thai beef au jus. This is one of my favorite bites of 2025 - like WOW! The sandwich was so good and far beat out the Wagyu fried rice. The hot dog was overhyped, but that chili mayo certainly made it better, and it wasn't a bad hot dog, just there's so much on the menu that you really want and can't have!!!! Gideon was just so personable and talked to our table for quite a bit. I loved him and everyone on staff. We will be back many many more times! This is a real thai gem for our neighborhood.

BKK New York serves trendy Thai with a full bar in North Midtown between Columbus Circle and Carnegie Hall. Service is friendly, prices are fair for the neighborhood for a casual date or drinks to dinner with friends. I ordered: Papaya salad - tangy, sweet, savory, crunchy. A smaller portion than expected. Kao Pad Pu - a big scoop of fried rice, topped with an omelette and a large handful of lump crab. The "spicy seafood sauce" was chili fish sauce on the side, so you can make it as hot as you wanted. Worth it! Would eat again!

This was a fun place to try with a great vibe and I hope they do well here. The fusion of Bangkok and NYC street food is clever and original. The meats were crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. The shrimp donuts were exactly that and the everything spring rolls were ok. We enjoyed our pretty cocktails, glitter and all!

We did a takeaway so the food probably tastes better if eaten at the restaurant itself. Portion sizes are for 1: price is kind of high for Thai food in the area except Chalong which is high end.

A clubby vibe in a well-designed space, when we went on the weekend there was a DJ and a resident mixologist who made some delicious drink specials. The fusion food is where BKK really shines as we loved the shrimp donut and the wagyu rice. I thought that the young moo deng (the pork salad) was so-so, and the fried chicken skin needed more seasoning. I loved the mama noodles, but then again mama noodles are my go to and this ate like an elevated version of my 49 cent staple. I'd definitely go back and give their burgers or hot dog a try.

Such a fantastic Thai spot with a cool, upscale vibe. The plating is seriously on point--everything that came out looked amazing. I got the Pad See Ew with chicken, and they were generous with the protein. Enough chicken to feed a bodybuilder, no joke. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly with an authentic spicy wok flavor. The Brisket Dip Sandwich was the real winner for me though. Incredible flavor, really tender, and the dipping sauce was next-level good and perfectly spiced. I'll definitely be back for that alone. Service was friendly and quick, and the whole place has a great energy without being too loud. We even got free Jell-O shots for pride! Highly recommend if you want Thai food that feels a bit more special but still hits all the right flavors.

BKK New York consistently delivers experiences worth sharing. The menu offers many different dishes to choose from. Workers here provided perfectly timed assistance. Their menu items satisfy cravings. Our party believes this place deserves success.

I'd give this place a 1000/10 for service. This place felt like a giant warm hug. Pros: - can reserve ahead. No fees. Well located - easy access, restrooms available. - did i mention the killer service? Ok maybe one additional shout-out to the awesome staff. We were celebrating a birthday and our friend was having a rough night, they flipped the frowns around, got us celebration champagne and made our nights. - food is amazing, but importantly so effing inclusive. Tons of vegetarian options and they gladly accommodated all our restrictions and requests. We tried the fresh rolls, curry puffs, tofu in the spicy red paste instead of shrimp, pad kee mao veg, seafood fried rice, mushroom claypot rice. Everything was great! Cons - none. Just that this place is going to get popular and will make it harder to grab reservations

Was walking by and stopped in at the bar. Food was fabulous and drinks were amazing! Highly recommend. The staff and owners are amazing!!!

If I could rate them higher than 5 stars, I most definitely would. Whether you want food, cocktails, mocktails or just amazing vibes... THIS IS THE PLACE. Food- 10 out of 10 Drinks- 10 out of 10 Service- 10 out of 10 Atmosphere- 10 out of 10 WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

We had the good fortune to be one of the first private events booked at BKK New York. Our group had been looking forward to trying out this new Thai restaurant, and I am happy to report that we had an absolutely stellar experience. We started at the bar, where the signature cocktails we had were delicious, with the choice of either Bangkok-inspired drinks or NYC-inspired drinks. We were then seated in our own private space, where the staff took care of us with the excellent hospitality that Thailand is famous for. As a large group, we had a prix fixe menu that featured some of the dishes that BKK New York will surely become known for - the BKK Hot Dog, the Brisket Sandwich Dip, and the Branzino Tod Num Pla, to name a few. The ambience and decor were also very intentional, clearly designed by someone with great attention to detail. The backlit signs featuring different Bangkok neighborhoods were especially evocative of Thailand (IYKYK). In a city with no shortage of exceptional Thai restaurants, BKK New York has become my new favorite. My friends and I are already looking forward to our next visit here!

BKK New York is exceptional and I highly recommend this restaurant. Their menu includes a mix of traditional Thai dishes and creative takes on a fusion of Thai and New York street food. A few of the standouts: Brisket sandwich dip: One of the best sandwiches that I've had. The slight twists of the hot oil mayo and Thai spicy beef jus on a traditional sandwich makes this a stellar and incredibly tasty dish. BKK hot dog: The hot dog gets an update by changing the sausage flavor profile with Thai spices and herbs. Fries included traditional French fries alongside a chive version. Pandan Cocktail: The restaurant had an extensive and fun cocktail menu. The pandan cocktail was distinctive, light, and refreshing. The service was attentive and friendly. Our group had a wonderful time here and I can't wait to return!

We had such a disappointing meal here, so bummed bc we had really high hopes... Ordered the "everything spring rolls" and they barely had any filling and so pricey for 4 very small rolls. "kao moo deng moo krob" was sooo bland, like just meat and sauce over rice...... "mama tom yum" was probably the only tasty dish, but the noodles that came in the soup was instant ramen noodles? It was actually appalling. Cocktails were okay. For $18 each, def not worth it. I don't think I'd ever come back unfortunately. The entire meal and experience was sooo mid and not worth the price we paid.

The food here takes care of hunger without drama. Their cooking techniques enhance natural flavors. The staff here is notably attractive. This place creates a special, engaging mood. I can declare without doubt this restaurant is superior.

i stumbled by this restaurant on google maps when looking for a restaurant near columbus circle. it was actually very good. we got the shrimp donuts, mushroom rice, and crispy pork. everything was made well

We ate here on a Saturday night before a show and the food was absolutely delicious. Seriously some of the best Thai food I have ever had. For appetizers we ordered the pork skewers which were addicting and also the everything spring rolls which I would highly recommend. My husband had the spicy chicken sandwich for his entree which he said was "the best chicken sandwich I have ever had". The portion sizes are all generous with more than enough food. The drinks are also super unique and delicious and I loved their presentation. Overall I'd say we would definitely come back and the vibe was good even for an early dinner!

New Thai restaurant on the block. I went and tried a bunch of items. Their everything spring roll had everything bagel seasoning and the combination actually works. Their papaya salad was good with a kick to it, maybe a bit spicy if you cannot take spice. Their pad see ew with grilled chicken tastes like any other pad see ew. Their new pow gai kai dow was good but I think less spicy than expected and portion seemed to be in the smaller size just comparing to others I've tried before. Their mushroom garlic rice was nice, good amount of mushrooms but I think could have added a bit more garlic flavor. And their satay bowl was nicely seasoned, I think the yellow rice came to be a surprise because I think I liked the rice more than the satay chicken. I would try their burgers the next time I visit!

The food I had was great. As we know, good food can be overshadowed by bad service. That was not the case here. Everyone was super nice, welcoming and on point. I prefer tequila and they had a tequila cocktail and mezcal cocktail on the menu. Both were very nice.

Delicious. I especially enjoyed the Shrimp Donit appetizer. The staff was lovely and thr atmosphere was lively without being too loud.

We found this place as we were looking for something that wasn't Pizza. we were seated and Prare C was our host, she was attentive, but not in a way that interrupted our meal. we ordered our meal and drinks, our starters arrived (Curry Puffs, Shrimp Doughnuts & Crispy Chicken skins) and were delicious and ample portions, then our mains arrived (Kai Moo Deng Moo Krob & Pad Thai) and again were delicious and good size portions. definitely worth visiting if you are in NYC and want some delicious food in a nice restaurant, with great staff. 10/10!

Delicious food, great cocktails, awesome service and nice ambience - what more could you want for a night out dining?

Food, service, and ambiance all excellent. Food was flavorful and unique. Prices were higher but the quality of the ingredients justified it.

The appetizers were horrible. Fried chicken skin was 80% fried dough. Spring rolls were microscopic and tasteless. The Pad Thai noodles had way too much of a heavy sauce. Waiter was lost. Had to hunt him down twice for drinks. Will never go back.

This was the best experience I've ever had in New York City. I would always come back recommend everybody.

Took my foodie sis here when she was visiting from Boston as she loves trying new restaurants. We loved it! Great ambience, terrific service, and the food and drinks were delicious! We split the everything Spring Rolls as an appetizer- delish, and the sauce was so different and yummy! She had the Central Park to Lumphini cocktail and the Pad See Ew, I had the Fruit Cart Cooler cocktail and the Kra Pow Gai Kai Dow (spice at 3.5). Everything was wonderful! We will be back.

There are many Thai restaurants in the neighborhood, but this one is special, and well worth a visit. The cocktails are fantastic. The Thai-NYC fusion menu is fun and everything we tried was great. The service was warm and friendly. It's a beautiful spot and good for a date night. Go!!

Great ambiance service and food. Crab rice dish was outstanding as well as cocktails and spring rolls. Papaya salad would skip. A jewel in the neighborhood.

Food and drinks were great with fair prices. For now it's easy to get reservations and I would highly recommend. Only slight negative is the noise level is a bit high.