Pranakhon

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  • I think their execution tends to be really good, but I'd like their flavors to be dialed up about 5 notches because I like Thai food that is really extra.

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  • As basic as it sounds, their pad Thai is delicious. A Thai friend of mine said it's the closest they've had to home. I'd also really enjoyed the dishes over rice - duck or roast pork or pork belly. I had a steamed fish that was outstanding. Honestly, I have yet to try something I didn't like.

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  • replying to u/Jyqm: For Thai near Union Square, check out Pranakhon.

    They run a tight ship with awesome service, at least from our short experience. The food was excellent too

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  • they nail the execution on everything (that pork jowl) and are the only place I know to get Khao Yum (stunning dish, but also delicious).

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  • pranakhon! great spot and they have that noodle dish. they also have dishes i don’t see normally at most thai spots

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  • Went to both recently and enjoyed the food at Pranakhon more, especially the short rib massaman

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  • I love the food at Pranakhon. Its loud and they pack you in pretty tight. So not exactly a fine dining atmosphere. But the food is fantastic.

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  • replying to u/dbrances: Pranakhon is pretty solid, based on the last 2 times I went

    thirding, great cocktails there and I found the staff personable. A must stop whenever I'm in Manhattan

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  • their execution is always spot on, but their flavors are just one or two notches lower than where I want them to be.

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  • replying to u/BaetrixReloaded: as someone who has a bunch of family who lives in Bangkok and has grown up eating authentic thai food in thailand, im super critical when it comes to the cuisine I gotta say Pranakhon is about as close to bangkok style thai food as i've come across in NY. the only other spot that's as close is Somtum Der for really good Isan style thai.

    I'm from Bangkok and went there with my friend (also from Bangkok) and we agree that it tastes just like in Bangkok lmao.

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  • it's pretty great. I think their flavors are a little bit more tame than what you can find in Elmhurst, and the setting is a little extra, but their execution is spot on.

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  • replying to u/dbrances: Pranakhon is pretty solid, based on the last 2 times I went

    seconding, the ambiance can be a little loud but otherwise the food is phenomenal

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  • Short rib massamam curry, crab fried rice, pad sew ew, green curry and generally not big on pad Thai but theirs is very good.

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  • replying to u/canyouwink: Soothr is great, but small and tightly packed even when it’s not a mob scene, I would also look into Pranakhon. It can also be loud and crowded, but it’s more spacious, well lit and might be more comfortable for kids.

    This spot and Mitr are way better than Soothr

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  • replying to u/thansal: Favorite/least favorite spot/dish? The Khao Yum from Pranakhon is one of my favorite dishes in the city. While the flavors aren't as wowing as I'd like (it's delicious, but I just want everything dialed up a couple more notches), I have to admit that the visual carries a lot of weight.

    I thought pranakhon could have had more spice in their food but I’m used to super Thai spicy dishes.

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  • replying to u/netllama: And where do you go if you want authentic, as nothing you listed is in that category, despite what OP requested.

    they're all "authentic." That's why I recommended them

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  • replying to u/rrmj8972: ah this is super helpful, thanks! Knew I should have provided more info but was just putting initial feelers out there. - Aiming to get at least 15-20 meals out of this. I’ll be solo for most of the meals so individual prices would be like…$100-200 on a splurge (referring to your fine dining comment, but would only do something like this 2-3 times tops), and would be fine going up to around $50 for most other meals. - Alcohol isn’t a priority, but always a nice bonus. Would not turn a place down for not having alcohol - Train in from Westchester to Grand Central, about 45 minutes. 100% fine (and excited) by prospect of going to outer boroughs - Wish I could say everything because it’s true, but to list the favorites - good pizza (i’ve carved out a bunch of spots here, for instance have never been able to get a dinner res at rubirosa or wait in line at mamas too), Italian, Thai (recently had an early lunch at soothr which sparked this whole idea), sushi, chinese (also got res at din tai fung), vietnamese, american (burgers, bbq, sandwiches). But again, for outstanding spots i won’t be picky. Basically, hoping to accomplish two things: 1) rediscover the food scene of NY that’s been absent in my life for past few years 2) have the access to places for lunch hours that would normally be tough (Soothr example above is perfect example) Thanks again for your time!

    It's not amazing Thai, but it's good and their level of execution is quite good (I just want the flavors to be a bit bigger).

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  • Or Pranakhon for their Khao Yum, which is a [stunning](https://i.imgur.com/ZSy7mca.png) composed salad w/ butterfly pea flower dyed rice as the center bit (though you do [mix it up](https://i.imgur.com/O4dadpC.png) at the end).

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  • Honorable mention: Pranakhon's Khao Yum (a savory dish) is [lovely](https://i.imgur.com/n7o8wIL.png).

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  • Had their massaman last night and it was good. Full disclosure I’ve ordered a few times now and tbh I don’t think it deserves the hype.

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  • replying to u/thansal: Probably too late, but the Khao Yum is a unique dish (don't know anywhere else to get it in NYC) while also being delicious, and the pork jowl narm tok is really well executed.

    we got the Khao Yum anyway, was delicious!

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  • Pranakhon (Village/Union Square area.) Listed as Namya Pu. My personal favorite as I like the spice

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  • replying to u/Austinfoodadventures: Least favorite was probably misi and their ricotta toast and occhi. I thought pranakhon could have had more spice in their food but I’m used to super Thai spicy dishes. Favorite was either the toro sambap from Jeju or that lasagna from Don Angie. The toro sambap was a a goal of mine for years but I could never get a resy!

    I love Thai food for being loud, so if they just gave everything a bit more oomph it would be awesome. But I do love that they even have Khao Yum.

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  • replying to u/Electronic_Eye_2889: Pranakhon

    My fav overall Thai spot in the city, amazing value. Great go-to lunch deals but also unique special dishes when dining in. The food is always amazing and service is really attentive

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