KRAAM Thai

What a pleasant surprise to stumble upon a delicious Thai restaurant offering one of the best braised beef cheek in the city. The host was very welcoming and even went out of his way to accommodate our early arrival (by 45 mins). The restaurant had a modern and sleek decor with the bar being the center piece. It was a narrow restaurant but didn’t feel overly crowded. Aside from the very tasty beef cheek, we really enjoyed the ribeye garlic fried rice. The meat was tender and the garlic flavor wasn’t overpowering; but I did wish the portion would be a big bigger. Although the chili lime branzino was fresh, as far as steam fish goes, this one didn’t catch my attention. Services were great and prompt and our server provided great recommendations. We had a small issue during dinner but it was quickly resolved. I would highly recommend this Thai restaurant if you are in the area.

Crispy pork pad see ew was pretty good, lots of protein and not enough rice noodles. Ribeye garlic rice was not bad either. Would probably skip the crispy duck confit curry and fried soft shell crab next time (seafoody). Chicken & potato croquettes were good but there’s definitely barely any chicken, if any at all. Would also skip the mango sticky rice! It was the price of an entree basically.

Personal favorite is the beef cheek curry, can’t believe how tender and savory it is! Recommend to those who are curious how it tastes like. Another must try is the soft shell crab curry with noodles, perfect for summer. I like the vibe and actually all the food there. Had a fun time with my friends there. Staff is nice. My 10/10 Thai in NYC!

Beautiful modern restaurant with Thai touches. Superb service, very attentive Our group came for happy hour and stayed for an amazing dinner from presentation to flavors including okra, pla yang fish and crab dishes. We enjoyed our dinning experience from start to finish. Yummy desserts too if there’s enough room.

Such delicious food, was one of the best dinners I’ve had in a while! Highly recommend the Branzino and beef dish that they have those were the highlights that we ordered. Definitely recommend this spot for your next Thai cuisine dinner!

Higher end Thai restaurant on lower 5th Ave . This is a gorgeous restaurant. The place is beautifully decorated. I think the prickly pear margarita had no flavor. I had the noodles with duck. They were fine. A good place to take a date!

Lovely Thai place in the NoMad neighborhood. Came for a late lunch and had the place largely to ourselves. The meal was pleasant and really hit the spot. Would definitely consider returning here if I'm in the neighborhood and craving Thai again.

With an elevated and delicious menu showcasing unique Thai flavors, Kraam manages to stand out in a city already filled with exceptional Thai restaurants. Every dish—right down to the desserts—hits the mark and never misses. If you see any soft shell crab item on the menu, order it!

What a pleasant surprise to stumble upon a delicious Thai restaurant offering one of the best braised beef cheek in the city. The host was very welcoming and even went out of his way to accommodate our early arrival (by 45 mins). The restaurant had a modern and sleek decor with the bar being the center piece. It was a narrow restaurant but didn't feel overly crowded. Aside from the very tasty beef cheek, we really enjoyed the ribeye garlic fried rice. The meat was tender and the garlic flavor wasn't overpowering; but I did wish the portion would be a big bigger. Although the chili lime branzino was fresh, as far as steam fish goes, this one didn't catch my attention. Services were great and prompt and our server provided great recommendations. We had a small issue during dinner but it was quickly resolved. I would highly recommend this Thai restaurant if you are in the area.

It's after midnight and I'm still thinking about my dinner. I had the massaman beef curry with potato pavé. The sauce was damn delicious!! It was served to me a little warm but I didn't even care. I ate all of it! The beef was soooo tender. Just fell apart. Melted in my mouth. My mom had the crab fried rice and we shared an order of Brussels sprouts. Her dish was good. Not as memorable for me but definitely solid. The Brussels sprouts were cooked well. Could use a little less soy flavor but I enjoyed them. I took home some pad kee mao for the next day. Also very solid from the little taste I had. The prices are a little "up there" but the restaurant is cozy and well decorated. The staff was kind and did generally well even though they completely forgot to put in my order. I'd return on a special occasion.

Visited here on a Friday night for dinner and it was quite quiet when we arrived for a 7pm reservation. By the time we left it was definitely much busier with people waiting for a table, but we never felt rushed to leave. I also appreciated that they let us sit at the table before our entire party arrived. We ordered the beef fried rice, chicken pad Thai, shrimp wontons, tuna tartare, the chive sticks, and the mango sticky rice. Between three of us, we practically licked the bowls clean! All of the food was tasty and flavorful. One thing to note is the tuna tartare is very spicy. They warned us and I didn't believe them, but it packs a punch! Would return!

By and far one of the best meals we had in NYC. Wait time was practically nothing, and the service was top notch. Coats taken from us to check in, water refills constantly, and smiles all around. Food was excellent, great flavor profiles and portion sizes. Our friends with us have never really eaten Thai or been out much, so for their first real Thai experience it was an exceptional one and set the standard pretty high.

My friend and I came to Kraam for Summer Restaurant Week and while the environment and foods is decent, I was a bit disappointed with the flavors, especially as there are so many amazing Thai spots in Manhattan. We started the watermelon salad and burrata. The menu said the saiad was topped with seasoned crispy branzino but honestly I didn't see any pieces of fish and the combination of watermelon and crispy garlic and shallots was a bit odd and the dish was pretty oily. The burrata was yummy with chili jam but nothing special. For mains, we got the wok-fried crispy seafood (this was my favorite of the meal) and the ground beef with rice and eggplant. The fried seafood was nicely seasoned with a light breading. The ground beef dish though I could make myself and while it had a nice flavor and spicy kick, I thought it was deceptive marketing to call it dry aged ribeye when it's really ground beef. Finally we got the coconut puff with butterfly pea coconut ice cream for dessert as the shaved ice was sold out. The coconut puff was rich and creamy which was a nice decadent way to end the meal but the coconut ice cream was way too sweet my taste and fairly generic. Overall not bad but a little disappointing as the flavors were just ok and for the price ($60 per person) for restaurant week, the meal really wasn't worth it.

They were having restaurant week which was 1 appetizer, 1 entree, and 1 dessert for $60 (dinner). We shared a restaurant week and got an extra entree. The waitress was extremely patient and helpful in helping us choose our dishes and giving us recommendations. Appetizer - Yum Som O Lobster I've never had Pomelo salad before. The flavors were good, similar to papaya salad though I personally prefer the crunchy texture of papaya over pomelo (similar to grapefruit). The lobster tail was cooked well, but they gave half a lobster tail and it was relatively small (about the size of a large shrimp). Entrees Tom som Chilean sea bass: probably my favorite dish of the night. The sea bass was super soft and melted in my mouth. Even the mushrooms were nice and soft. The broth itself was a nice clear sour soup, but wasn't as flavorful as some other Thai restaurants I've been to. Again I felt the portion was a little small since they only gave four chunks of fish. Seafood Pad Kee Mao ($30): One of the rare times that they do give a lot of seafood, but I wish they gave more noodles instead. Good flavor and overall a good pad Kee Mao. Dessert - thapthim krop The shaved ice in coconut milk reminded me of the Vietnamese dessert, Che. Except the ice here was hardened so I couldn't break it into the coconut milk. There were very few pieces of jackfruit and the chestnut jellies were hard as if they had just taken them out of the fridge. Very disappointing end to an otherwise good meal. Overall, I would say the flavors were good but not worth the price. However, if you're looking for good Thai food in East Midtown area, it's worth giving this place a shot.

Summer Restaurant Week returned late July and ran three weeks ending August 17th. However many places are continuing it till the end of the month and into September. Kraam Thai's menu was appealing. I ate there last week. Located in the Flatiron District, this restaurant was pretty. Limited outdoor seating but an interior that has flowers, foliage, overhead fans and lovely seating. It almost felt colonial. What did I choose? To begin, I had the Chili Prawns Wonton served in a spicy lime sauce. The chicken and prawns were tasty combination and were filling. The broad rice noodles with Peking Duck were silky and seeped in flavor that I have been dreaming about them all week. Normally I don't order a drink but the mocktail sounded interesting. Lychee, passion fruit and coconut was not in my opinion a good combination. What I should have had was the mango mojito. Several customers had ordered it. Service was fine and Joshua had I'll Ed in Thailand and was familiar with the cuisine. The restroom is downstairs and it is such a lovely well decorated large space to freshen up. Summer Restaurant Week here runs through the end of this month so I hope I can go again. This time I want to have the corn ribs as the appetizer and pair it with the mango mojito

This was the perfect amount to split between two people. The food here was amazing, loved all the flavors & loved that they had a few unique dishes. This spot feels very upscale & was a great place for catching up with a friend. The food came out pretty fast, but we didn't feel rushed. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Lunch special comes with 1 app. 3/5 shrimp pad see eew $24- way too sweet, wuda been good otherwise 3/5 ka prow- pretty spicy 3/5 chive sticks- crispy but don't dunk the whole thing in soy sauce- too salty 3/5 salad - kale, carrot, green apple - not a fan of kale but was ok considering so

Gorgeous Thai eatery on 5th avenue- a convenient 15 min to Penn station and close to numerous subway stations. The place is small and fills up quick, so be sure to make a reservation. They have a happy hour from 12:30-6:30PM which is nice, but prices are still high with a happy hour cocktail being priced at $13. We got the green curry and pad kee mao which was delicious! Ended the night with the lava cake. No complaints at all on the food, just that the place was small and it definitely felt like we were being rushed to wrap up (makes sense, they probably had a long line of people waiting for reservations, but not the best experience).

Food 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value 4/5 We celebrated a birthday here with a large party of 20+ people, taking up the inner dining room. This is definitely an aesthetically pleasing restaurant, and it's rare that I leave a pre-fixe menu feeling actually full, so major props for that! The appetizers were generally subpar, with the exception of the Crispy Chive Sticks which were definitely the favorite from that section. Overall, my takeaway is that if you order the right things, you'll have a great experience here! The highlights was def the soft shell crab and crab fried rice. What we tried: Appetizers: Crispy Chive Sticks: 4.5/5 - Our top pick from the apps! Grilled Squid Salad: 3/5 - A bit too much cilantro for my taste. Prawn Satay: 3/5 - Mediocre, though the prawn was decently meaty. Grilled Sweet Corn with Papaya Salad: 3.5/5 - On the spicier side but still tasty. Sweet Chili Tofu: 2/5 - My least favorite; the tofu was too hard and firm. Entrees Pad Eggplant and Tofu: 2/5 - I'd probably skip anything with tofu here. Chicken Roasted Market Vegetables Green Curry: 2.5/5 - Didn't really wow me; pretty basic. Braised Beef Massaman Curry: 4/5 - This dish was great, but honestly, the potatoes were the trurock star! Crispy Soft Shell Crab: 4.5/5 - This definitely stood out and was probably the favorite thing we got from the entrees! Choo Chee Branzino: 4/5 - Yummy branzino, perfectly cooked. Crab Volcanic Egg Fried Rice: 4.5/5 - I'm always a big fan of Thai crab fried rice, and they certainly didn't disappoint. Desserts Matcha Yuzu Cheesecake: 5/5 - Loved, loved the bold yuzu flavors, and the cheesecake wasn't heavy at all! Mango Sticky Rice: 4.5/5 - The sticky rice with mango was perfect with the coconut cream.

We have been to Kraam many times now and the food is always excellent. I was sad they removed the khao soi from the menu, but they like to change dishes out seasonally. The newest Autumn addition that I love is the kua duck noodle, I hope this becomes a regular menu item. It is delicious and comes with a spicy sauce that elevates the dish. Luckily the duck noodle is on their lunch special list (the dishes on the lunch special come with a free appetizer, chive sticks, soup or kale salad). We also tried the choo chee and beef cheek massaman and both are excellent, full of flavor and depth. The ribeye garlic fried rice is a must and we have it each time we go. The peking duck salad is also extremely good and has a nice hint of spice to it. So basically everything we have tried we have very much enjoyed. As I mentioned in my first review, the space is beautifully decorated with a bar in the front and has a good amount of tables. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and we have had a great experience every time we have dined in. I have only ordered their takeout once and it arrived hot and was still delicious. My only concern is they are never very busy when we go and I really want them to stay in business since the food is so good. While their typical thai dishes are good (curries, pad kee mao etc) this is a place to come for less common items (eg duck kua noodle) and more elevated thai dishes.

Kraam Thai is nestled in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood. The decor was chic and the service was outstanding. Standout appetizers include the Koi Tuna, a Thai-style yellowfin tuna tartare on lettuce cups garnished with crispy shallots and toasted rice. For mains, the pad Thai and pad kee mao were savory and delicious. I would definitely come back.

A morning at NYPL in Bryant park, a late lunch, with Kraam as the venue. Mostly deserted, I was flanked by two male pairs, two friends exchanging stories and two others on a date. Charmed. Later, another sole female diner like myself showed up. The waiter was at my elbow when I needed him. I had the pad kee mao or drunken noodles with tofu. Spicy, chewy, smoky and undeniably greasy, this absolutely hit the spot. Also, deep fried chive rolls, bone dry, crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Did I have to discreetly loosen a pant button or two? No, gentle reader. Because I have sensibly learned to wear pants with elasticized waistbands. Enough about my sartorial choices. This place is great. Just go there. And enjoy.

@foodie_starry Dive into a culinary surprise at this place! Their winter special, Peking Duck Salad, is a masterpiece of flavors, blending succulent duck with Thai spices and pops of pomegranate--simply stunning! While there, don't miss the Prawn Satay for a fresh twist or indulge in the Lobster Tail KAREE, a curry delight that's perfect with rice. For fish lovers, the Pla Yang offers a heavenly taste of grilled sea bass that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Complete your meal with their unique Jasmine Rice and a sweet end of Matcha Yuzu Cheesecake, even if it's a tad tart for some. Whether it's a date night or a solo treat, KRAAM's ambiance and exquisite dishes promise a memorable dining experience. Get there before these seasonal delights disappear!

Found Kraam Thai Kitchen via yelp. Visited back in Sep'24. Two of us ordered: confit chicken khao soi $25 chicken pad see ew $22 Flavors were good. Portions were on the smaller side. So value gets docked a star. Nice ambiance inside.

Came here for a weekday early dinner. Vibes and decor are nice. Service is kind and attentive. We ordered a bunch of dishes family-style to share and thought most of them were tasty, a few stood out compared to the others. They offer happy hour drinks. Nice for a girls' dinner or brunch. Would return.

Had a lovely upscale casual date night with my partner at Kraam recently! My partner really enjoyed the Octopus appetizer (it was less up my alley preference-wise but objectively a great dish). We got the Soft Shell Crab Khao Soi (seasonal dish) which was super fun because you assemble it yourself! The crab, broth, etc were all fantastic. We also really enjoyed our pork belly appetizer too. All in all a solid meal!!

This dec'd out little gem has the most elevated Thai dishes I've seen anywhere outside Thailand, even Thai Town in LA...and the drinks are next level (had to get me a second mango sticky rice cocktail). Highly recommend the seasonal items, but also the seafood dishes and the curries...even the "standards" like pad Thai are fire (stashed at back of menu which is genius choice architecture). And the music is on point, great for impressing a first (or last) date. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in the area!

I went to this tasty Thai spot that has been open for a while a good while ago as per most of my recent reviews. The prices might be a tad higher than some of the other Thai spots but they do some very worthy elevations of general Thai food and also offer some dishes which are not found in other places outside of having to go to Elmhurst or something with the location partially contributing to the prices (see Nomad Tea Parlour next door for a similar much worse example.) They also occasionally have some very unique rotating dishes and the portion sizes are generally big enough that it's worth it as well. We went here around happy hour and I had a Passion Fruit Bellini which is a rather uncommon cocktail for me as I generally don't like Prosecco which I believe was $13 and was pretty tasty with a artful presentation with a flower in it. The service was friendly. As they were out of the Krapow (Kaphrao) Peking Duck that day, we started with something that I don't think is on the current menu which is one of my personal favorites; the Nam Khao/Spicy Herbal Crispy Rice & Pork Sausage Salad listed as a Laotian salad with chili, roasted peanuts, shallots, scallion, cilantro, and ginger which was around $20 or so (I honestly don't remember the price.) The dish is Laotian in origin and is primarily found at northeastern Thai/Isan spots (which is easy to tell from the Laotian sour sausage/sai krok Isan in there) and I was very happy to find it here and introduce it to some of the people who had never had it before. The dish was presented deconstructed which was a fun touch and we mixed in everything. The dish had crunch, sourness, spiciness, and some freshness as expected and was a good take. There's a few other Isan spots with better versions but for a non Isan spot, this was a very good variant and I hope it comes back on the menu. We otherwise ordered a bunch of main dishes. The most expensive but excellent was the Braised Beef Cheek Massaman for $36 with potato gratin, crispy shallot, and braised shallot. Many places make their massaman curry a bit too sweet but this was a good exception with a balanced mix of sweetness and curry flavor. The beef was cooked wonderfully with the fat being rendered properly and the potato was a better spin compared to the usual boiled potatoes found in this curry. The price might have been a tad high but this was an excellent interpretation of this dish. Most reasonably priced and closest to a dish found in other more generic Thai spots was the Pad Kee Mao/Drunken Noodles, which is available with a variety of toppings as per the other noodles, but we got it with chicken for $21 with chili, peppercorn, sweet pepper, egg, and basil. The noodles were cooked better than most other places with a very nice wok hei and the bits of chicken were tender. The holy basil was also fried nicely. This was also very tasty though the portion wasn't the hugest. The Black Pepper Ribeye for $29 was simply stir-fried with black pepper, scallion, young peppercorn, and onion. It reminded me of something you would find in a good Chinese place with the steak being roughly cut into thin tender pieces. The sauce already there added a good bit of flavor already but I think the flavor would work even nicer if it was paired with nam jim jeaw. It was good. My least favorite, though more because of personal preference rather than flavor, was the Moo Palo for $26 or 6 hour braised pork belly, tofu, and soft-boiled egg in five spice broth. Though I do like five spice (especially with duck soup,) I've never been the biggest fan of this Chinese-Thai dish as it's usually pretty one note. That being said, the pork belly was cooked nicely and the tofu pockets were a fun unique touch so they did elevate this. Not much to complain about for this place if you ignore the price point which is honestly Justified based on the flavors and unique creations. I would definitely go back here and try more dishes.

Came here for the weekday lunch specials. My friend and I ordered different things so we could taste each other dishes and everything was so good! The lunch special came out to $25/$21 that included the chive sticks and croquettes, Khao Soi with chicken amd tofu green curry with a side of white rice. Both curries were not spicy and the broth was rich and creamy. The chicken leg in my Khao Soi was so tender and moist! Staff were quick and friendly. Beautiful atmosphere so will definitely be back!

I attended a private after-party hosted by Octavia Morgan following her Ulta Beauty event and Master Classes in NYC, and the experience at Kraam was exceptional from start to finish. The staff was warm, attentive, and professional, and the cocktail presentation was beautiful--especially the custom Octavia Morgan cocktail menu. I ordered the Peach Bellini and absolutely loved it. What really stood out, though, was the level of care. After a long commute in from Long Island, I was visibly tired. Octavia's husband noticed, checked in with me, and when I told him I was exhausted, he personally made sure the bar prepared a double espresso for me. That thoughtful gesture gave me just enough energy to make it home safely. Thank you to Octavia Morgan and the entire Kraam team for a flawless and genuinely considerate experience. Highly recommend!

Every dish we got was amazing . I found this place passing by it and I have to let other people know to give this place a try. Also staff was very nice and friendly. Will def go back

Walked in on a weekday evening and there were many open tables to sit at. The restaurant slowly filled throughout the night, but I truly believe Kraam is a hidden gem that I could see potentially attracting crowds ala Pranakhon and Mitr. First of all, the restaurant is adorable. Beautifully decorated, with tall ceilings and a gorgeous bar. The volume is not too loud, so it would be a great spot for a date night. The menu was incredibly intriguing to me, far more expansive than your typical Thai fare. We didn't order drinks, but the Happy Hour menu seems like a great deal. We started with a grilled sweet corn salad, which is basically papaya salad with some corn on top. Beware, this dish is very spicy!! My friend and I were almost crying eating it, but we prevailed and eventually the spice subsided. Solid papaya salad. Next, we got the drunken kee mao with tofu. This dish was very good, topped with lightly fried thai basil. No notes. We were really impressed by the choo chee, which is butterflied and deep fried branzino fillet in a choo chee curry (similar to red curry). The presentation was beautiful and the curry was delicious. The fry on the fish was pretty good, although my one complaint would be that it was slightly overfried and hard to bite through at times. For dessert, we ordered a poached banana in warm coconut milk, which was the cherry on top of a lovely meal. This dessert was so comforting and sweet, perfect for a cold NYC night. It's topped with more of the grilled sweet corn, that we started with in the papaya salad. The poached banana was so soft and the flavors were perfect with the sweet and creamy coconut milk. Love an asian dessert soup.

Great food and preparation. Attentive service in an excellent ambience. It made for a memorable evening meal in our visit to New York!

We came for lunch on a Wednesday and got the lunch special. We got pad see ew with shrimp and it came with a side so we got the curry croquette. The portions were quite small but it's definitely a nicer Thai place so I wasn't too surprised. The food was delicious! The noodles were really good and the croquette was very fresh. The interior is very nicely decorated and so cute. Loved the plates and silverware too. It's a cute spot to grab a nice lunch or even a dinner too.

Definitely in my curry era. It doesn't even matter what type of curry right now, but Thai curry is some of the best. And when there is a lunch special that features Thai curry I have to jump on it. Kraam Thai Kitchen is perfect for the area. The interior itself is bright. Since it was a nice day we say closer to the opened front of the the restaurant. I mentioned a lunch special before and it was a good one. It came with an appetizer and a main. I got the kale salad as my starter and the peanut dressing was exactly what I love about Thai cuisine. So many strong and delicious flavors in the dressing alone. My mane was the crispy confit khao soi curry. It was so yummy and the portion was HUGE.

The good is that it is located a couple of blocks down from the Empire State Building, so you can avoid the tourist crowds and take in the city. Outdoor seating is also available. Our group RSVP'd before attending. The service was attentive, and we were seated promptly upon arrival. However, the space is linear, so there are few seating options for multiple groups. Now the food & the bad, the calamari was horrible. It was definitely not fresh. Tasted like it was frozen and overcooked, literally tasted like old rubber bands. The crab volcanic egg fried rice was magnificent with a healthy clump of crab meat. Other items on the table included pork and seafood, no complaints from the other members at the table.

I really enjoyed what I ordered, corn and papaya salad and the ribeye garlic fried rice. The portions were large and the food was delicious. I had a late lunch and wasn't very hungry at dinner, so chose to take most of my food home. I had asked for a container for the appetizer and boxed up half of my papaya salad, and when the main course came, I only ate a few bites. I also asked for a box, but the male waiter insisted he do it for me. Great. Today when I took out my leftovers to heat up for lunch, most of the steak was missing! I literally counted 7 pieces of steak mixed with a whole lot of rice in the container. I had SOOO much leftover when he took my dish. You can see how much steak was in the photo, it was a great amount. And to come home with only 7 pieces?? I'm really upset and disappointed.

Excellent food and superior service!! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Very clean restaurant with beautiful interior design. The food is so delicious and has beautiful presentations! Highly recommend this restaurant. Make reservations coz they get very busy!

If you really like to have a good Thai food in Manhattan , you should go check out Kraam , a newly opened Thai restaurant in Nomad Manhattan! The food at Kraam absolutely blew my mind! Each dish was so flavorful, despite the small portions. We started with the Hoii Yang - bursting with spicy chili lime sauce and umeshu infusion, it was an explosion of taste. The Muek Yang, a baby squid with spicy chili garlic lime sauce paired with Asian pear, is an absolute must-try! For the entrée, we had the Neu Yang - the beef was incredibly tender and delicious. This spot has quickly become one of my favorite Thai places in Manhattan. They also have an impressive selection of cocktails and wine. The ambiance at Kraam is cozy and elegant, making it a perfect spot for a date or a casual dinner. Plus, the manager and staff are super friendly, adding to the overall wonderful experience. we orderded -Muek Yang -Hoii Yang -Kang som -Neu Yang -Pad eggplant -Lump crab -mango sticky rice -ice cream/sorbet -Drinks : White samui and purple Phuket If you're in the area, you HAVE to check this place out! Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!

Kraam had a gray ambiance. From the moment I was greeted to the recommendation on cocktail and food...then the food arrives. I was so good. Highly recommended.

Walked in around 6pm on a Thursday evening and was able to easily get a table for two without a reservation. The place was decorated really nicely and I enjoyed the vibes of the place. I ordered the drunken noodles with tofu and it was pretty good. Could be a little bit spicier though. I liked that they added fried basil leaves to the dish. It added a difference in texture that made it fun to eat. Would come back to try their other dishes!

First of all this is so aesthetically upscale. Great place for a date. super fancier than anticipated. Pad thai was delicious and filled me up. Curry was on the saltier side (not sweet) but very enjoyable and filling. Papaya salad was delicious, corn was super sweet. Drip coffee was fun you can pour yourself, it was good too. I would skip the mango sticky rice, wasn't great. Overall food was pretty tasty, but lost points for dessert. Service was so great and kind. Fast too. The bench seats we were sat at had a rattan bench back which stabbed me a couple times-- sorta uncomfy. I'd rate 4.5 but will point down for those two minor things. Plus There are just too many great places in nyc to compare to

This place is a gem! The food is delicious, the interior is cute, and the servers were nice. We got tofu and tuna tartare to start. The tuna was exceptional! We got noodle dishes and soups for mains. All of them were stellar. I will definitely be back here

Wow what an incredible find! My partner and I were wandering 5th street and came across the elegant exterior of Kraam and decided to try their elevated Thai food without knowing too much about them, we were so pleasantly surprised. Kraam has only been open 7 months when we stepped in but their menu has so much variety from starters to mains including different types of meats, noodle, and rice dishes, and a fantastic cocktail menu. I was yearning for mango sticky rice but it wasn't in season; thank goodness Kraam had a mango sticky rice cocktail that was sake based and surprisingly fulfilled my need Our server Nikki seated us promptly and offered really tailored descriptions of the entrees we wanted to try, as well as spot on recommendations for a starter. We started with the baby squid salad that had ample amounts of squid topped with an apple/pear salad that has a strong spicy kick, definitely opened dup our taste buds for our entrées. The highlight was the Choo Chee dish which consisted of a large portion of fileted branzino that was crusted perfectly to add a fresh crunch. The Choo Chee curry was a surprisingly sweet and coconut-y curry that paired perfectly with the crusted fish and a side of jasmine rice. We also had to get the drunken noodle Pad Kee Mao and it definitely had the right blend of sweet savory flavors in a well sized portion. The dessert menu was equally as appetizing, we chose the matcha yuzu cheesecake which was lighter than the normal american cheese cake but had citrus flavors of the yuzu that was complimented by a yuzu ice cream scoop. A well constructed lighter way to end the meal. We also found out that our awesome server Nikki also made a few of the items on the dessert menu which I thought is really authentic to include the Thai inspirations of the restaurant employees. We will definitely be returning for the restaurants welcome atmosphere, elegant ambiance, and its ever changing high quality and authentic menu offerings.

Walked into this beautiful room. I was welcomed by 3 staff with a smile and promptly seated for a fairly busy luncheon. Great menu, friendly service - Ty Binh and Josh for your hospitality. I took suggestions from server Josh. Excellllllent food with flavors and exquisite presentation. Definetely going back w friends. Nice ambiance of Kraam/indigo colors- so soothing to eyes.

Pleasant Thai restaurant with decent food and good service. Came in for brunch. Not cheap. Portions were not big, but ok . The atmosphere is also very pleasant

I had walked past Kraam Thai Kitchen several times when I was in the neighborhood, and I decided to finally try it during a recent NYC trip. I went for dinner, and I found the staff to be welcoming and attentive. It's a stylish restaurant, and while I was dining solo, I could see this place being a great date spot or good for a group. I started with one of their non-alcoholic beverages (the Purple Phuket), which was a refreshing grape juice spritzer that was not overly sweet. I'm generally a Ka Prow fan, and I enjoyed their version with minced chicken (though I'm used to this dish being served with a fried egg rather than the boiled egg included in this meal). Given how much I enjoyed my first visit, I would try this restaurant again!

This is a good place for Thai food if you don't have much experience with Thai food. As someone that's tried all the top Thai restaurants in Manhattan, a lot of dishes fell very short for me and the prices were expensive to fall so short. The papaya salad's fish sauce dressing didn't have the usually tangy taste I expected from fish sauce. It just tasted like fish juice - almost inedible. The glass noodles dish had a bizarre sauce that made it taste neither here nor there. The meats did not taste fresh and a faint aftertaste of garbage. The only dishes that were salvageable were the Chinese broccoli (very nicely done), the coconut dessert and the soft shell crab karee sort of passed. The quality of the ingredients here are not as good as other Thai restaurants in New York. A little disappointed to be honest.

I had such a lovely meal there the other week. The food was fresh, tasty and spot on with spice. This is one of those rare places you can eat a Vegan feast and have no idea that it was vegan. The restaurant itself is cute and a bit hip with amazing service. Honestly, one of the best meals and experiences I've had recently in The City.

Hubby brought me here for lunch on one of his business trips - didn't think much of it as I thought it was one of the usual casual restaurants. As I arrived at the place, my first impression was "oh this is nice!". The restaurant is nicely decorated and elegant. We came at about 2pm, so lunch crowd was gone and the place was almost empty. Sat down and hubby ordered his fave salad first - grilled corn and papaya salad. It was very refreshing. Cleaned out the plate like I haven't eaten for a week. I ordered the tom yum talay and kang som next. The tom yam came with grilled prawns and normal prawns with some vegetables and squids in it. The grilled prawns was something new for me but I like it. The soup really hit the spot - it was a perfect balance of sweet, sour and savory. Then came the kang som - crispy fried branzino with a sweet and sour sauce. It was perfect! Very well seasoned and paired well the sauce. The fish was cut into bite size pieces and deboned so it was easy to eat. We cleaned out both dishes as well. We had the mango sticky rice for dessert. It had coconut shavings in it, which I didn't quite like honestly but the sticky rice and mango was ok. Would I come back here again ..? 100% yes!

Cute, clean and modern Thai restaurant on 5th ave. We were able to walk in for dinner without a wait. I got the crab egg volcano fried rice which was just as eggy as it sounds. The rice was covered on top with a layer of soft egg and chunks of crab. We shared a mango sticky rice for dessert & thought the mango was perfectly ripe for the dish. Overall great experience for dinner, but on the pricier side of Thai restaurants.

Kraam Thai Kitchen was an enjoyable meal. From the moment you enter, you are welcomed by a cordial host and an attentive wait staff. The restaurant is not large, but it is decorated in a way that is calming and aesthetically pleasing. My Thai Iced Tea was milky, sweet, had the perfect mixture of tea, and recommended. I have to highly commend Kraam's restroom appearance. It was pristine, had a Thai themed decor, and it says A LOT about their attention to detail throughout the rest of the business. I selected the Fall Prix-Fixe Menu and it was a good choice. I started with the Hoi Yang (seared hokkaido scallop, crispy shallot, mint, chili jam, cherry tomato infused umeshu, and spicy chili lime sauce). This dish was delicious and surprisingly...and pleasantly...SPICY. The presentation was exceptional and a recommended starter. My entree was the Soft Shell Crab Phong Karee (crispy soft shell crabs on top of stir-fried egg, curry powder, scallions, onion, celery, and milk). The dish was flavorful and the white rice mixed well with the seasoning. The Sweet Mango & Coconut Sticky Rice dessert was AMAZING! My goodness.... every spoonful of rice was sweet, evenly infused with the delicious coconut, and every piece of mango accompanied the rice like a happy piggyback rider. The other item we ordered was the Chicken Curry Tart starter (savory curried potato, minced chicken, sweet radish, caramelized onion, and vegetable relish). Once again, this dish had an appealing presentation and thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend Kraam and am certain that you'll enjoy a charming and flavorsome meal.

Best Thai food i have ever had So i got squid salad with peanut green curry and pad cha All of it was soooo good I really like it and enjoy it so much

We all ordered the pad Thai and it was pretty good. The crispy tofu was delicious but I thought the noodles were kind of oily. The service was excellent! I will return and try a spicier dish next time. Also, sitting near the front would probably be a wonderful dining experience due to the natural light.

First time having food from this establishment and oh boy, the food is Delicious!!!!! I ordered the Pad See Eew with chicken. I would definitely order again!!!!

Kraam is a new Thai restaurant on Fifth Avenue, right next door to Cafe Carmellini. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the service is excellent. The food is extremely flavorful as well with a small but solid wine list.

Had such a delicious meal at Kraam, my friend and I came on a Tuesday at 7 pm so it wasn't crowded and we were seated and attended to right away. The overall decor and vibe was elegant but not stuffy which I liked. I started out with the Ginger Yuzu Mojito which was good but not very strong flavor or alcohol wise. My friend got a beer. I got the pad see eew with chicken which was delicious. The noodles were so tender and yummy and the chicken was well dispersed and flavored nicely. My friend got the green curry and said it was also good! I do with the pad see eew was slightly more flavorful so I asked for soy sauce which came in a very tiny dish. Overall a great meal although I wish the cocktail was a bit stronger and the soy sauce more plentiful - although that could just be my own preference lol.