Narkara

Name: Narkara
Address: 5 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

Union Square · Thai

5 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003Directions

4.8514 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's authentic Northern Thai cuisine, highlighting flavorful dishes like the crab pancakes, minced duck with foie gras, and roasted seabass in banana leaf. They also mention the beautiful, elegant, and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a date night or special occasion. Guests consistently praise the attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable staff, as well as the creative and well-balanced cocktails.

Romantic, upscale Thai with serious weekend gravity.

Narkara is a $$ Thai restaurant in Union Square, New York. It has logged 6,305 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Narkara distinguishes itself through a menu that reinterprets traditional Thai elements, offering dishes like coconut curry pancakes and raw crab papaya salad alongside raw beef tartare and sea bass in banana leaf. The atmosphere supports a considered dining experience.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

Narkara delivers Thai food with a clear focus on flavor and presentation, as noted by its 4.8 Google rating from over 500 reviews. Blackbird users have checked in over 4,500 times since late 2025, with Friday and Saturday being the busiest nights. Reviews frequently mention the ambiance and attentive service.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Fast facts

Narkara holds a 4.8 Google rating from 1,027 reviews.
Blackbird has recorded 6,305 all-time on-chain check-ins here.
Saturday and Sunday are Narkara’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
A highlighted review calls the atmosphere romantic, upscale, and date-night ready.
A highlighted review mentions branzino, duck curry, and beef tartare.

editorial/ updated 11d ago