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Tha Phraya

Upper East Side · Thai

1553 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, 10028Directions
4.8★★★★★★★★★★1,316 reviews

People say this Thai restaurant serves delicious and authentic dishes, including the Crab Fried Rice Lava, Branzino, and Chicken Khao Soi. They highlight the fair prices, generous portions, and unique menu with regional specialties. They also like the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere.

UES Thai with weekend check-in peaks, well-crafted cocktails, and serious on-chain heat.

Tha Phraya is a $$ Thai restaurant in Upper East Side, New York. It has logged 7,598 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

neighborhood gemdate nightfoodiesregularscelebrations
Monday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
thaphraya.com

The experience

Garlic chili sauce and shrimp paste define the spice here—the kind of specific heat that brings people back. Seasonal menu items rotate regularly.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Why go

Tha Phraya holds a 4.8 rating across 1,316 reviews. Over 7,598 Blackbird check-ins since June 2025 confirm steady traffic, heaviest on weekends. The menu moves beyond standard Thai fare into bolder, more layered territory. Staff attention is consistent.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviews call Tha Phraya a UES staple, and Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Saturdays and Sundays.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • Tha Phraya has 7,598 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.8 from 1,511 reviews.
  • One repeat reviewer praised the pork belly, branzino, shrimp curry, raw shrimp, and spring roll appetizers.
  • One repeat diner noted the room can feel loud and tight.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Tha Phraya has logged 7,598 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends leading the action.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • Busiest Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Seasonal dishes rotate—worth asking what's current.
  • Garlic chili sauce carries real heat.
Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity311
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Flynet check ins

7,598

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№4

of 15 Upper East Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.3× the Upper East Side median

Upper East Side percentile

Top 30% in Upper East Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 15 Upper East Side spots.

Last 30 days

311 check ins

−23% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 30Oct 29

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
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Monday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Inside Tha Phraya

The experience

Garlic chili sauce and shrimp paste define the spice here—the kind of specific heat that brings people back. Seasonal menu items rotate regularly.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Review signal

4.8

1,316 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Guide

Inside Tha Phraya

The experience

Garlic chili sauce and shrimp paste define the spice here—the kind of specific heat that brings people back. Seasonal menu items rotate regularly.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Why go

Tha Phraya holds a 4.8 rating across 1,316 reviews. Over 7,598 Blackbird check-ins since June 2025 confirm steady traffic, heaviest on weekends. The menu moves beyond standard Thai fare into bolder, more layered territory. Staff attention is consistent.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Review signal

4.8

1,316 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviews call Tha Phraya a UES staple, and Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Saturdays and Sundays.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • Busiest Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Seasonal dishes rotate—worth asking what's current.
  • Garlic chili sauce carries real heat.
Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • Tha Phraya has 7,598 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.8 from 1,511 reviews.
  • One repeat reviewer praised the pork belly, branzino, shrimp curry, raw shrimp, and spring roll appetizers.
  • One repeat diner noted the room can feel loud and tight.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Tha Phraya has logged 7,598 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends leading the action.

editorial/ updated 12d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Tha Phraya?

Tha Phraya has logged 7,598 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tha Phraya busiest?

Tha Phraya is busiest on Friday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Tha Phraya serve?

Tha Phraya serves Thai cuisine.

How expensive is Tha Phraya?

Tha Phraya is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Tha Phraya?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Tha Phraya in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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