Thai 72

What a great spot for freshly made delicious Thai food! We stopped in for dinner before a show nearby and can't say enough about this restaurant. Staff were happy to seat us without a reservation (it was early and not soon after we sat the place was buzzing with energy). We stuck to the classics this time and weren't disappointed, each bite was umami filled perfection! The staff are neatly dressed, polite and friendly, they checked-in occasionally to make we were happy. Make sure to checkout the cocktail list, my husband (hard spirits only guy) was very happy and a few of the delicious cocktails. We're definitely planning on returning to try some of duck dishes and other specialties. Great hidden gem for Thai food!

It was a very pleasant experience. Thai 72 has now matched my other favorite upper west side Thai restaurant, Sala Thai. One of my favorite dishes, grilled/ BBQ chicken with crispy skin with a side of sticky rice, was matched and quality. Although the prices were about the same. Now. I have a second place I'm more than happy to go to. We also started off with the crispy puffs, a combination of potato and chicken wrapped in a pastry. Also delicious. The fresh Brewed green tea is also a pleasant way to start the meal

Good food, good portion sizes, loud, efficient but not spectacular service. My biggest issue is it was so loud that it made conversation challenging. We were there on a busy Friday night so perhaps mid-week would be better. We had the lettuce cups and spring rolls for starters, which were both okay. The shrimp Pad Thai was very good with a fair amount of shrimp, good flavor and a decent portion size. The chicken curry was really tasty as well and not too spicy. The rice and vegetables was good, again very large portion. The cocktails were creative and strong. Definitely worth going.

Thai 72 dishes up delicious food across the board and serves some of the best curry puff appetizers I have had at any restaurant. You can’t go wrong with the Chicken Pad Thai which is the measure of any Thai restaurant worth its salt. My second go to is the Pineapple fried rice. The drinks are exceptional as well. The Thai mule served with pomegranate is refreshing and hits the spot every time.

Went for lunch. We were not automatically given the lunch special menu; we had to ask for it. Bad sign. It appeared they wanted us to order from the regular menu which looked expensive for Thai food. When the bill came, we questioned why there were separate charges for the appetizers. The waitress had instructed us to choose an entree and an appetizer on the lunch special menu. She denied she said that and walked off to get the hostess/manager who obviously does not know how to work in the hospitality industry. She was combative and defensive. If the food was good, I could overlook the nasty attitude and foul looking faces but I’ve had better (go to Sala Thai - good food, reasonable prices, nice staff and they don’t try to trick you). Don’t bother with this place.

here is my Google Maps review for Thai 72 in New York: **Thai 72** is a great option for Thai food in the Upper West Side. The restaurant has a modern, chic vibe and the food is delicious. I've tried several dishes on the menu and have never been disappointed. My favorites are the pad thai, the red curry, and the drunken noodles. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. The service at Thai 72 is also excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive and they always make sure that you have everything you need. I would highly recommend Thai 72 to anyone looking for a great Thai meal in New York City. **Here are some more details about my experience at Thai 72:** * **Food:** The food at Thai 72 is consistently delicious. The dishes are flavorful and well-prepared. I've never had a bad meal here. * **Service:** The service at Thai 72 is excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive and they always make sure that you have everything you need. * **Ambiance:** The ambiance at Thai 72 is modern and chic. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained. * **Price:** The prices at Thai 72 are reasonable. You can get a great meal for a good price. **Overall, I would highly recommend Thai 72 to anyone looking for a great Thai meal in New York City.**