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BKK NEW YORK STREET FOOD - BKK New York, New York, NY

BKK New York

4.7 (20)
$30 and under
Thai
238 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
BKK New York is a contemporary Thai restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, inspired by Bangkok Street food. BKK creatively combines the cultures and flavors of Bangkok and New York City, with fresh takes on NYC staples, like the BKK Hot Dog with Chiang-Mai pork sausage and a brisket sandwich with Thai spicy beef jus. Thai comfort food and classic dishes abound, such as Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Green Curry and Kra Pow Gai Kai Dow to name a few. Executive Chef Teerawong "Yo" Nanthavatsiri, leads the way with unique and innovative twists on Thai and New York dishes, alongside rising stars Joy Andeggplant and Prik Pimploy.
 
BKK's cocktail menu features a variety of playful, ingredient-forward cocktails and mocktails that also pay homage to Thai and New York items, along with Thai beer on tap, and a comprehensive wine selection. Raw and textured design elements such as neon lights, fluted glass panels and white brick walls mirror the lively atmosphere of Bangkok's street food scene. 

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:30 Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 20 people are saying

BKK New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Innovative

  • New York City

    Thai

  • Manhattan

    Innovative

  • Manhattan

    Healthy

  • Manhattan

    Thai

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BKK New York offers a vibrant dining experience with "genuine Thai cuisine," blending traditional dishes with New York fusion. Guests rave about its "excellent service" and "creative, contemporary" menu. Highlights include the "shrimp donut," "brisket noodles," and "fun creative cocktails." Perfect for a "casual, tasty night out" in Midtown.
20 Reviews
  1. V VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very good but the food was uninteresting and priced well above where Thai should be. $26 for simple shrimp pad thai is nuts. The space was so LOUD, it is small and holds noise. At one point mid dinner they turned the music up and made it impossible to hear my fellow diner. Wouldn’t go back.

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  2. amanda

    Key West1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was quite slow - we had to flag the waitress down to order drinks every time. Otherwise a good experience.

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  3. Chris VIP

    Philadelphia County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I read other reviews and we went based on what other previous reservations said. It was all correct. This was a genuine Thai Restaurant with great service. Our waitress Sophia was very helpful in selecting our wine and entree dishes. For those that want traditional spicy or you want no spice this restaurant can accommodate your needs. I would highly recommend when you are looking for authentic Thai cuisine.

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  4. David

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This neighborhood boasts a plethora of Thai restaurants. While we have our usual standby, for my friend's birthday dinner, we decided to venture out and try somewhere new. BKK appeared in our search, and we thought we'd give it a shot. I must say, BKK exceeded our expectations. Although I didn't mention it in the reservation, the reception immediately inquired about the birthday upon check-in. Our server was cool and promptly took our drink orders. The interior was modern, featuring banquet seating along the wall. The food was good. Our curry puffs (two) were delightfully crispy with a flavorful peanut sauce, and the pork satay (three skewers) was equally delicious. For our main courses, we shared crispy pork over bok choy, which was my personal favorite, though the noodle dish was also quite good. To our surprise, they brought out a birthday dessert (ice cream), a lovely way to conclude the meal. Overall, BKK offers excellent service with friendly servers and very good food quality. The owner even stopped by to wish my friend a happy birthday before we departed. It has definitely earned a spot on my list of go-to Thai restaurants in the neighborhood.

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  5. Shelly VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to try BKK in the HK neighborhood tonight after hearing great things, and we were not disappointed. From the moment we walked in, we were promptly greeted and seated, with a cool vibe enhanced by lit-up street signs straight from Bangkok. Our server, Amanda, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and spot on with helping us pick our spice levels. We kicked things off with the Payapa POK POK salad—fresh, citrusy, and the perfect level of spice to get things started. Next, we dove into the KEE MAO Brisket and the GOONG KOE RAE Shrimp with Thai red curry sauce. WOW. Each dish was unique, yet complementary—like a flavor-packed party in our mouths! The only downside? A $3 charge for a bowl of white rice. With the price of the shrimp dish, we thought it should come complimentary to help soak up that delicious sauce. But overall, we’re excited to explore more of the menu next time. Highly recommend!

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  6. Jorge R.

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quite different from normal Thai restaurants and we liked it very much. The short ribs im green curry was supposedly to share but little meat. The rice with mushrooms amd the two desserts were outstanding.

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  7. Jill VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mostly excellent. Service was very good. Some dishes were less interesting than others.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing restaurant! Such a fun fusion of street food! Everything is so delicious and the staff is amazing! You can’t go wrong with the shrimp donut or any of the fried rices! Special shout out to the fun creative cocktails!!

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  9. wirach

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun, flavorful, and full of Thai street vibes! BKK NYC brings Bangkok to Midtown with bold flavors, cool décor, and creative dishes. Great spot for a casual, tasty night out

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  10. Jared

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun comfortable space and the food was very good. Pumpkin Curry exceeded expectations!

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BKK New York is rated 4.7 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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238 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Midtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:30 Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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