Sabai Thai

Really tasty and fresh food and kind and efficient service. Overall atmosphere was nice and we loved the look of the bar.

We made reservations here on a weeknight a couple hours earlier, although we probably would have been okay walking in since there seemed to be plenty of tables, although getting busier. We ordered vegetable dumplings and the crispy garlic shrimp for appetizers. The dumplings seemed to be filled with potatoes. For mains, we had a plate of shrimp pad thai and shrimp pad see ew. Both were very tasty and filling, although the pad see ew was a bit less in terms of quantity. The service was good and we never felt rushed. The atmosphere here is pretty nice but can get a bit noisy.

Adorned with a modern interior and high ceilings, Sabai Thai’s initial impression promises elevated Thai cuisine in an upscale atmosphere.

To my disappointment, the food fell way short of expectations. The Khao Pad Kra Pow was plain bad and one of the worst I’ve had. The chicken was bland, the rice was hard, and the egg was overcooked. We also ordered the pineapple duck curry which turned out average. The curry lacked flavor and the duck was generic and unflavored as well.

We were originally going to finish with the mango sticky rice which looked amazing in the pictures but decided otherwise based on the dinner.

I’d recommend trying out the large selection of other Thai options in NYC, most of which are also cheaper than Sabai. There are tons of great options including Mitr Thai, Pranakhon, and Soothr just to list a few.

Excellent random find in the city. Relaxing vibe, cool setting and excellent food. Staff was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. Would definitely come back again!

Very upscale interior. Great atmosphere! Food was beautifully presented and tasted great too! Moderate portion.
Red curry with Roasted duck was my favorite! It’s not usual to find such great duck quality in NYC! I’m satisfied!
Went for Sunday lunch. Not too busy. Lots of seats available.

Indulge in the perfect blend of tradition and sophistication at sabai thai in Midtown.
Step into a world where the ambience is as delightful as the cuisine.
The spacious yet intimate dining room creates the ideal setting for a memorable lunch with colleagues or a family dinner celebration.
The stylish bar invites you to savor perfectly crafted cocktails, making it the go-to spot for a casual drink with friends.
Sabai Thai’s upscale atmosphere ensures a culinary journey filled with exquisite flavors and impeccable presentation.

Featured ⤵️

Dumpling Platter
Som Tam
Lobster Pad Thai
Pineapple fried rice
Thai style sea bass

Wonderful place for a calm date night in the city. Came here to celebrate my anniversary as we love Thai food. Had a wonderful selection of food and everything tasted delicious. Service was above and beyond as they gave us a little card for our anniversary. Thai sea bass was cooked wonderfully and had a nice kick thanks to the Thai chilis. Would definitely come back here. Drinks were also a solid choice.

Came here for an early dinner with a large group, and shared the Papaya salad, duck entree, kha soi, pad thai, pad si ew, and pad kra pow.

Ambiance & service is great, and the food was really good too.

Papaya salad: 8.5/10 - very fresh with the perfect amount of sour. The toasted nuts were a great touch, and I found that the overall texture combination of the ingredients played well together.

Kha soi: 8.5/10 - the soup was rich in flavour, with a combination of sour and sweet. I thought the noodles could be a little more chewy, but still one of the better khao soi dishes i’ve had.

Green curry: 7/10 - while the flavour of the herbs were very much alive, it was spicier than anticipated and almost a little bitter in some ways. If you are a big green curry fan I do recommend you try it, but if you aren’t, i would opt for other dishes.

Duck entree (i forget the name): 8/10 - the basil-y sauce was so good and the duck was well cooked, but i have also tasted juicier, more tender duck in other thai restaurants. I thought it lost some of its outer skin crispiness from the sauce, but otherwise a great dish.

Pad thai: 8/10 - was on the saucier side of pad thai I have had before. Could also have more shrimp. If you like pad thai with a richer flavour, this will be good for you!

Pad si ew: 8.5/10 - the noodles were well textured and the sauce was perfect—not too sweet yet hits the spot.

Pad kra pow: 7.5/10 - i thought the rice could be a little crispier, and more flavourful.

Keep in mind, these reviews may be biased as I have a personal preference for one thai dish over the other. That being said, overall, this restaurant was great & the food was impressive.