Pranakhon

The Best Mocktails in NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"This fun Thai spot in Union Square is close to NYU, can seat big walk-in parties, and feels like Disneyland’s take on a Thai restaurant. Their mocktails aren't just NA riffs on standard cocktails or amped-up juices—they're actually unique. The Ma Na, which combines salted plum with Amass Riverine, is our favorite, but the Manee is basically a liquid jackfruit creamsicle, and that’s also pretty great." - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim

The Best Thai Restaurants in NYC | Eater NY

"What a surprise when this massive Thai restaurant set down just south of Union Square, decorated like a Bangkok outdoor market with a lottery ticket window, fake electrical poles and pigeons, and all sorts of dining spaces on two levels. The cooks are from southern Thailand, and several dishes originated there, including khao yum, a refreshing salad that will knock your eyes out with its colorful ingredients. In line with the over-the-top decor, Bangkok street food can also be found." - Eater Staff

"The name may reference Bangkok's original name, Phra Nakhon, but this busy spot is all about the now and just might convince you that you're dining in an alley in the capital city. It's precisely the point, as this restaurant from Intira and Norapol Youngphitak celebrates Bangkok's street eats scene. Dishes are well-executed, especially the hor mok hoy mang phu, a vibrant dish of tender mussels stuffed with curry paste custard and sweet coconut milk sauce. Namtok kor moo yang plates grilled marinated pork jowl tossed with spices and a Thai chili-lime dressing, but the well-executed curry pancake, a roti flatbread stuffed with minced chicken, vegetables, and ajad is a savory delight. It tastes even better while sipping an inventive cocktail named for characters in Thai soap operas." - Michelin Inspector

Where to Eat in Greenwich Village | Eater NY

"This hopping University Place spot, steps from the south end of Union Square, emulates a bustling market in Bangkok, with the waiters outfitted as pedicab drivers. Big fun! In addition to street food, Bangkok style, you’ll find dishes cherry picked from all corners of the country: curry pancakes stuffed with chicken, grilled steak with jaew sauce, pork jowl salad, and from the Thailand’s Malay Peninsula, khao yum, a rice salad so brightly colored it will knock your eyes out." - Robert Sietsema

The Best Restaurants near Union Square | Eater NY

"Pranakon may be located on University Place, but step inside and be immediately transported to Bangkok. There’s a window for buying Thai lottery tickets, movie stills, and other items — in short you find yourself dining in an open-air market. Lots of regional dishes to choose from, along with the street food of the capital, plus all-in lunch specials." - Eater Staff