Pig and Khao - UWS
Restaurant · Upper West Side ·
Spicy Southeast Asian dishes, chef's counter, cool industrial vibe
Spicy Southeast Asian dishes, chef's counter, cool industrial vibe
"At Pig & Khao’s second location, big garage doors, neon lighting, and not-too-loud hip hop bring a casual, industrial feel to 81st and Amsterdam. The Thai and Filipino food is pretty much similar to what you’ll find at the Lower East Side original: pork sisig, khao soi, flaky whole fried fish, and BBQ babyback ribs—all at approachable (if occasionally diluted) levels of spice. It's an easy option for everything from a first date to a lowkey weeknight birthday, helped along with some Last Word jello shots or a calamansi spritz with pisco." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"At Pig & Khao’s Upper West Side location, big garage doors, neon lighting, and not-too-loud hip hop bring a casual, industrial feel to 81st and Amsterdam. Expect Thai and Filipino dishes like pork sisig, khao soi, flaky whole fried fish, and BBQ babyback ribs at approachable (and occasionally slightly diluted) levels of spice. The mellow flavors and range of options make this a useful, easy option for everything from a first date to a lowkey weeknight birthday, helped along with some Last Word jello shots or a calamansi spritz with pisco. For up to six people, you can get a set dinner for $50 per person." - team infatuation
"A recently opened Upper West Side outpost (launched a couple of months ago) remains the chef’s last Manhattan operation following the planned closures of other locations." - Emma Orlow
"This is Top Chef season five contestant Leah Cohen’s first New York City restaurant that she opened in 2012 in the Lower East Side. The casual trendy pan-Southeast Asian restaurant offers an array of dishes from kare kare brisket dumplings, the crab foo young, and cocktail tastings with options like the Kentucky Pig made with a curry leaf and ginger. Pig & Khao recently expanded into the Upper West Side in December 2024, too; Cohen also runs Piggyback." - Nadia Chaudhury
"At Pig & Khao’s second location, big garage doors, neon lighting, and not-too-loud hip hop bring a casual, industrial feel to 81st and Amsterdam. The Thai and Filipino food is pretty much similar to what you’ll find at the Lower East Side original: dishes like pork sisig, khao soi, flaky whole fried fish, and BBQ babyback ribs—all at approachable (and occasionally slightly diluted) levels of spice. But this Pig & Khao also has “roti tacos,” which consist of chewy Thai roti folded over your choice of filling. If they ever open for lunch, they'd be an excellent takeout option. The mellow flavors and range of options makes this a useful, easy option for everything from a first date to a lowkey weeknight birthday, helped along with some Last Word jello shots or a calamansi spritz with pisco. For up to six people, you can get a set dinner for $50 per person. Food Rundown Chicken Satay Roti Taco Pig and Khao should consider opening up a lunchtime takeout window for these tacos. They’re big and filling, and the chewy roti reigns in the contents nicely. We like the charred chicken satay, though something pickled would go a long way. photo credit: Will Hartman Pork Belly Adobo This pork belly is gelatinous on the inside and crunchy on the skin, just as it should be, and there’s a runny egg nestled in the bottom of the bowl. It pairs well with coconut rice, though the adobo tastes like it’s holding back a little from its full salty, sour potential. photo credit: Will Hartman Khao Soi These noodles with plenty of pickled mustard greens and just the right amount of heat should be on every table. photo credit: Pig and Khao" - Will Hartman
