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374 reviews#1 of 8,974 Restaurants in New York City$$ - $$$VietnameseVegetarian FriendlyVegan Options
222 E 53rd Street between 3rd Avenue and 2nd Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-5205+1 212-308-5588WebsiteMenu
Open now: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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4.5 374 reviews
#1 of 73 Vietnamese in New York City
#1 of 8,974 Restaurants in New York City
Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner
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CUISINES
Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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Location and contact

222 E 53rd Street between 3rd Avenue and 2nd Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-5205
Midtown East
0.9 km from Grand Central Terminal
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+1 212-308-5588
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APPETIZERS
Sambal Spiced Calamari
calamari, scallion, onion, butter, sautéed with spiced sauce, cucumber relish
USD 10
Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls
pork & shrimp, taro, mushroom, house dipping sauce
USD 7
Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls
tofu, jicama, mushroom, taro, soy dipping sauce
USD 7
Crispy Pork Belly
caramelized sliced pork belly, pickled vegetables
USD 9
Spare Ribs on Sugar Cane Skewer
spicy honey mustard glaze, crushed peanuts, hoisin peanut dipping sauce
USD 9
Fresh Shrimp Rolls
poached fresh shrimp, vermicelli, bean sprouts, herbs, hoisin peanut dipping sauce
USD 8
Steamed Dumplings
chicken & shrimp, shitake mushroom, chili soy sauce
USD 7
Papaya Salad
traditional papaya salad with peanuts
USD 8
Beef Salad
flank steak, pineapple, mint, cucumber, crispy shallots, lime dressing
USD 10
Red Onion, Scallion, Cilantro Tom Yum Seafood
shrimp, squid, catfish, mushroom, lemongrass
USD 8
NOODLES
Add Beef Balls to Soup noodles for $2
Pho Bo
8 hours simmered ginger-anise beef broth, thin sliced rare beef, braised brisket, thin rice noodles
USD 11
Bun Bo Hue
pork belly, beef brisket, rice noodles, spicy lemongrass broth
USD 11
Khao Soi (Chiang Mai Noodles)
northern thai style crispy noodle curry, egg noodle, chicken, red onion
USD 12
Pad Thai
shrimp, bean sprouts, garlic, chive, peanuts, poached egg
USD 13
Pad Kee Mao
chicken, fresh rice noodles, egg, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, chili basil sauce
USD 12
Pad See Iew
beef, fresh rice noodles, egg, chinese broccoli, mango kimchi
USD 13
Kui Teaw Laksa
shrimp, pork belly, rice noodles, red onion, scallion, cilantro, spicy coconut curry
USD 13
BU'N
Add Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls or Crispy Spring Rolls For $4
Flank Steak
pineapple, cucumber, bean sprouts, herbs, scallions, peanuts
USD 15
Grilled Pork & Shrimp
cucumber, herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, nu cham sauce on the side
USD 13
Grilled Chicken
assorted vegetables, herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, peanuts, nu cham sauce on the side
USD 12
Sauteed Vegetables
assorted vegetables, bean sprouts, soy dressing, peanuts served with soy sham sauce
USD 12
ENTREES
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
fried whole shrimp, sweet chili sauce, chili salt with lime
USD 15
Bo Luc Lac
seared flank steak, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, bell peppers
USD 17
Clay Pot Fish
cat fish, caramelize sauce, steamed bok choy, bell pepper, onion
USD 17
Thin Cut Vietnamese Pork Chop
hot and sweet dipping sauce
USD 13
Vegetables & Tofu Red Curry
assorted vegetables, tofu, red curry
USD 13
Basil Fried Rice
shrimp, basil, onions, chili, bell peppers, egg, tomatoes
USD 13
Pork Chop Fried Rice
BBQ pork chop, egg, chinese broccoli, tomatoes, onions
USD 13
Eggplant Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
eggplant, tofu, chili, garlic, onions, bell peppers, holy basil
USD 13
Cashew Chilli Chicken
fried chili chicken, onion, scallion, cashew sauce
USD 13
Kra Pow Gai
chicken, holy basil, bird's eye chili, garlic, onion
USD 13
OBAO SPEICAL
Bangkok Chicken Platters
grilled chicken, thai papaya salad, sticky rice
USD 18
Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli
sliced pork belly, chinese broccoli, bell peppers
USD 17
Steamed Fish
steamed whole stripe bass with choice of lime chili Sauce or mushroom ginger sauce
USD 28
Crispy Fish
whole crispy red snapper with choice of spicy tamarind sauce or basil sauce
USD 28
GREENS
Sauteéd Bean Sprouts W. Garlic Chives
USD 6
Sauteéd Baby Bok Choy
USD 7
Sauteéd Chinese Broccoli W. Oyster Sauce
USD 7
Edamame
USD 5
DESSERTS
Chocolate Forest
pistachio and apricot crumb covered mousse cake with chocolate filling served with pistachio ice cream
USD 9
Crispy Banana Lumpia
fried banana, condensed milk ice cream, caramel sauce
USD 9
Kabocha Brulee Cake
warm japanese pumpkin cake served with condensed milk ice cream
USD 9
Home Made Ice Cream (2 Scoops)
condensed milk, green tea, pistachio
USD 6
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Reviewed 17 March 2020
i love it

eveything is ok especially seafoods are pretty good. you can try everything if you like seafoods. not to salty and sweet. you like that?

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 15 March 2020
Loved this place

One of the favourite dining experiences of our NY holiday. Loved the vibe & decor when we entered, staff super friendly and helpful. Loved the asian fusion cocktails and the food was fantastic.....part Vietnamese, part Thai. Prices are reasonable by NY standards. Would recommend this...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 14 March 2020
Amazing Food and Service

Food is great, experience service very fast and friendly.So you have to try Lobster Pad Thai so good! Don’t be late for happy hour Cocktails so very yummy!

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 13 March 2020 via mobile
Awesome Asian food and vibes.

Awesome food and vibes. We ordered an Asian fusion cocktails while waiting for our food. It was awesome. Service is very attentive and polite. We will keeping in our list for next NYC visit.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 11 March 2020
Amazing Thai food!

Had the pad Thai absolutely delicious. Service was top notch too. And very reasonable prices - wish I lived in New York so I could visit all the time!

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Reviewed 10 March 2020
great and affordable

A bit crowded but lot's of good stuff on the menu. The spring rolls were amazing and the service is fast and reliable. Definitely coming again

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020 via mobile
Good food, good prices.

Nice little place. Crowded and buzzing. We had calamari, salt and pepper shrimp, ribs and basil rice. It was all very good but not amazing. Would definitely not hesitate to visit but I guess there are other Thai places that are even better. Very nice...More

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Reviewed 7 March 2020 via mobile
Amazing food and service

Great sit down restaurant to enjoy dinner in here!! PadThai so very good I really it!! Server so very fast and nice! whatever we’ll be back.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020 via mobile
Great food!

Really great food, nice environment, quick service, and very accommodating! One dish was incorrect but very quickly updated to include everything we asked for

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