Obao

All 52 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Nice sit down restaurant near Al Hirschfeld Theatre12 pts
“Vietnamese fusion and good cocktails”
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in:Looking for a truly great Hell's Kitchen dinner option10 pts
“Obao is fantastic ! Love the green curry, basil rice”
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in:Looking for a truly great Hell's Kitchen dinner option6 pts
replying to u/Big_Analysis_4042: Obao is fantastic ! Love the green curry, basil rice
“I've been ordering from them for almost 20 years. Consistent af and really great for take out. Love their Khao Soi.”
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postPorkchops5 pts
“Porkchops over rice, 8 out of 10, juicy & crisp.”
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in:Best Manhattan crispy pork?3 pts
“Get the crispy pork at OBAO in midtown”
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in:Headed to Hell's Kitchen in Early-March3 pts
“OBAO (very good pho/vietnamese, has lunch specials)”
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in:Khao Soi in NYC3 pts
“I recall OBAO in Hell's Kitchen having a really delicious Khao Soi, though I haven't had it in some time!”
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in:What are some of your favorite appetizers in the city?3 pts
“the Vietnamese Crispy Spring Rolls from OBAO”
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in:Need ideas for a large group near Time Square2 pts
“they have an excellent vegan bun and ice cream for kids”
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in:Your worst meal of 2024 ?2 pts
replying to u/nicabanicaba: They've had a fluctuating grade rating so I stayed away for a bit. Thonglor is my new HK Thai spot. One of the best I've had.
“Got takeout there this summer and it’s better than ever.”
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in:Best bun Bo hue? Any recommendations??1 pts
“i've always liked the bun bo hue at obao in hells kitchen”
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in:Cheap ish cocktail bars in Manhattan? 1 pts
“OBAO has some delicious cocktails around $16 ($12 during happy hour if I remember correctly) I suppose it’s more of a food place but there is a bar - not sure if you are required to order food but I enjoy their eats too.”
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in:Tried Thai Diner in Nolita and it lived up to the hype1 pts
replying to u/pink3rbellx: Can anyone compare the khao soi from Soothr to the Thai Diner one? The Soothr khao soi is my go to dish and I want to try Thai Diner’s, but not if it’s worse.
“Obao (my go-to Khao Soi) 😂”
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postBest Pho in NYC?86 pts
“I wanna give it a zero, but maybe like a 3.4. It was just not good idk wtf it was honestly.”
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postUpscale restaurants near Broadway that take reservations and aren't a tourist trap15 pts
“we went to OBAO last year and thought it was good.”
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in:Casual Lunch in Midtown East (mid-50's/2nd)10 pts
“Obao”
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in:Best restaurants in Midtown East?8 pts
“Obao has good apps, their mains are kind of mid though”
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in:Favorite spots in upper Manhattan?8 pts
“obao”
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in:Dinner by Hell’s Kitchen/Chelsea/Lincoln Square5 pts
“obao”
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in:Saturday early dinner before a Broadway show3 pts
“Mitr Thai, Obao, Boqueria are some of my favorites for a pre dinner show.”
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in:Restaurant recommendations around midtown to 70’s UES3 pts
“obao”
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in:Best Food Around 50th Street and 9th Avenue3 pts
“These aren't the cheapest, but affordable - Briciola, Meatballs Shop, Alfie's, Medi Wine Bar, V(iv), Obao.”
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in:Best delivery near E 59th2 pts
“Up Thai Sushi Ren Obao”
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in:Best takeout in Hells Kitchen2 pts
“So far I haven't had a bad meal/takeout from Obao.”
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in:Family visit recommendations 2 pts
“obao”
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in:Vietnamese/ Thai/ Japanese restaurant in NYC?2 pts
“obao. they have 2 locations, midtown east is more chill.”
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in:Best Pho in Manhattan2 pts
“Obao does a great job. Don’t know if it is the best in the city, but I highly recommend it.”
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in:Looking for a VDay restaurant!!2 pts
“Vietnamese- Madame Vo (East Village,) Hanoi House (East Village) or OBao. (Hells Kitchen)”
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in:No kitchen for 3 weeks in midtown! Help!2 pts
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in:Dumb question - arriving tomorrow2 pts
“all three are affordable and delicious!”
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in:Thai recommendations in Midtown2 pts
“OBAO on 45th and 9th is so good”
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in:Restaurants near Lunt-Fontanne Theatre?1 pts
“LumLum, Pure Thai Cookhouse, Marseille, Obao, Don Antonio”
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in:Unique/non-touristy restaurants in Midtown?1 pts
“i like OBAO - a vietnamese small plates place that has some good vegetarian options.”
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in:I need a Chinese or Asian Fusion restaurant with a nice vibe that goods for a big group and not too expensive (large portions)1 pts
“Obao is great!”
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in:Best Pho in NYC?1 pts
“Why would you go there for any semblance of authenticity?”
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in:Best Pho in NYC?1 pts
“Obao!!!”
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in:What places in NYC seriously has good Pho?1 pts
“Obao, Hell’s Kitchen is my go to”
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in:Places to checkout for non- new yorkers around times square1 pts
“OBAO”
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in:Looking for a non touristy dinner recommendation in the theater district1 pts
“Obao on 9th ave is delicious!”
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in:Best Pad Thai in NYC?1 pts
“Obao in Hells Kitchen”
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in:Midtown has a shockingly good new Thai spot: BKK1 pts
“I usually hit Obao in Hell's Kitchen. I keep trying other places but seem to end up back at Obao.”
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in:Looking for recommendations in Midtown1 pts
“Obao”
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in:Cheap Eats in UES/Midtown1 pts
“OBAO”
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in:Looking for a truly great Hell's Kitchen dinner option1 pts
“Obao is my go to in the area!”
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in:Seeking great solo dining experiences with no dress code.1 pts
“i loveee OBAO”
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in:What are the best food options on Seamless? …………….1 pts
“obao”
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in:Sit Down Restaurant Between Destinations in Midtown0 pts
“that's a place that's been consistently good for decades.”
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in:Times Square - I know...0 pts
“obao”
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in:Early dinner suggestions Hell's Kitchen/Theatre District/Midtown West for Thursday night0 pts
“Russian Samovar Restaurant. Ippudo. yakitori totto. Toloache. Mountain House. Gyu Kaku. Meatball Shop. Obao.”
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in:BEST PHO in nyc?-1 pts
“OBAO IN HELLS KITCHEN”
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