What is the best Thai restaurant in Upper West Side?

Land Thai Kitchen is our top pick for Thai restaurants in Upper West Side, scoring 8.6/10. Long-running, high-volume Thai kitchen balancing northern-style specials with dialed-in neighborhood favorites.

Any insider tips for Land Thai Kitchen?

Use the online ordering platforms for faster pickup and to access the full specials lineup.

What should I order at Land Thai Kitchen?

Green Curry, Pad See Ew, Grilled Chicken Khao Soi.

When should I visit Land Thai Kitchen?

Early evenings and off-peak hours to avoid the tightest crowds.

Who should go to Land Thai Kitchen?

UWS diners wanting reliable Thai with a slightly polished feel.

Any insider tips for Senn Thai Comfort Food?

Build a table of shared plates around one or two noodle dishes instead of over-ordering from every section.

What should I order at Senn Thai Comfort Food?

Pad Korat, Senn Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Kao Soi Nua.

When should I visit Senn Thai Comfort Food?

Weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend lunches before peak rush.

Who should go to Senn Thai Comfort Food?

Thai fans seeking deeper cuts and focused noodle comfort.

Any insider tips for Spice - UWS?

Use lunch specials or shared appetizers to keep the bill friendly while sampling several dishes.

When should I visit Spice - UWS?

After-work or early weekend evenings for smoother seating and happy-hour energy.

Who should go to Spice - UWS?

Friends wanting easy Thai, drinks, and space to linger.

Best Thai Restaurants in Upper West Side (10024)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: December 2025

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Our Top Pick

Land Thai Kitchen

Long-running, high-volume Thai kitchen balancing northern-style specials with dialed-in neighborhood favorites.

Notable Picks

#1 Land Thai Kitchen

8.6

$$$ Upper West Side (Central)

Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites Quick Bites Champions Trendy Table Hotspots

Since 2005, Land Thai Kitchen has been the Upper West Side’s modern Thai standby for polished curries, noodles, and northern-style specials in a compact, always-busy room. Diners lean on it for dependable weeknight dinners, strong delivery, and a slightly more refined take on neighborhood Thai with dishes like khao soi sharing space with classics.

Must-Try Dishes: Green Curry (GF), Pad See Ew, Grilled Chicken Khao Soi Noodles

What Makes it Special: Long-running, high-volume Thai kitchen balancing northern-style specials with dialed-in neighborhood favorites.

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#2 Senn Thai Comfort Food

8.4

$ Upper West Side (Central)

Vibes: Hidden Gems Heaven Comfort Food Classics Healthy Haven Solo Dining Sanctuaries

Senn focuses on noodle-centric Thai comfort food in an intimate space just north of 81st Street, with a menu that ranges from home-style pad Thai to northern-style soups and curries. Since opening in the early 2020s, it has built a loyal following for detailed execution, punchy flavors, and a menu that goes well beyond the usual takeout greatest hits.

Must-Try Dishes: Pad Korat (Home Style Pad Thai), Senn Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Kao Soi Nua

What Makes it Special: Noodle-focused Thai spot where lesser-seen regional dishes sit alongside dialed-in classics.

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#3 Spice - UWS

7.9

$$ Upper West Side (Central)

Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Happy Hour Hotspots Quick Bites Champions Trendy Table Hotspots

The Upper West Side outpost of the Spice group delivers a broad, cocktail-friendly Thai menu in a colorful, modern dining room that works as well for casual dates as it does for easy group dinners. Regulars rely on it for approachable curries, noodles, and appetizers that are consistent across visits and easy to order for delivery or sit-down meals.

Must-Try Dishes: Pad Thai, Black Noodles (Pad See-Ew), Crispy Spring Rolls

What Makes it Special: Lively, design-forward Thai hub where a big menu, full bar, and long hours make it a default choice for groups.

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