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Kittichai
60 Thompson St., New York, NY, 10014
nr. Broome St.
212-219-2000
| 6.1 | "Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Excellent Thai-inspired cuisine in a beautiful setting
bionictrout from 10128 | Posted on 6/7/09
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Kittichai is beautiful in several aspects of the experience. The restaurant is designed well and perfectly lit, with a circular reflecting pool and floating votive candles in the center. I was a bit put off by the cheap wooden chopsticks in paper wrapping--the only aspect of the meal that didn't seem to be meticulously designed. I ordered fishcakes, lab nuar (cold beef salad), short ribs in green curry, and Thai flan. Each was perfectly plated, each an aesthetic treat. The lab nuar was the best I have ever had, and served on thin-slice cucumber chips. The ribs were perfectly cooked, although the green curry was slightly overbearing. I can't adequately describe how attractive the plating of each dish was. The food is clearly not authentic Thai, but I am grateful for that. Real Thai is not great, in my opinion, but Kittichai has adapted the better elements of Thai cuisine into clever fusion dishes. This restaurant is a mandatory stop for anyone looking for a deliciously creative takes on Thai classics, beautifully executed.
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You should try it out!
Lydi from 3500 | Posted on 2/14/09
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So already when I entered I thought ,"WOAH!" All the smooth light is extremly comfortable and the design equals to a very asian climate. The food was awesome and delicious. The only problem though probably is the time.I waited for about 1 and a half hours for my food.. :S
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DO NOT EAT HERE...
ThaiRegular from IG3 | Posted on 1/14/09
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I visit Thailand twice a year &don't expect western restaurants to get it perfect, I have many favourite Thai restaurants from top restaurants to Thai cafes. Kittichai seemed ideal from the reviews we read. We found the bar pleasant, staff friendly, decor beautiful but thats where it ends. I ordered the Lemongrass stuffed chicken, the food arrived late, the Chicken was dark pink in the centre, I was advised this was because it was stuffed just 2hours after consuming a third of the Chicken, I spent the whole night vomiting. I went to the Pharmacy to the GP I was told straight away it was the Chicken as this is what was arriving in the vomit. This ruined 2/5 days in NYC. My partner called the restaurant to report this & was advised a manager would call back. They didn't & after the fifth call the manager spoke with us, she said I quote "no you couldn't have got poisoning from here...What did you have? That's not good, can I offer compensation? (we were hopeful until) We offer a free bite to eat". This almost ruined my 25th Birthday! Stay Away from Kittichai!!!
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Happy Birthday to me
sunygrd from 13850 | Posted on 10/29/07
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The food was the best part of my birthday. We made reservations last minute. They accomodated us. It was me and my date. The hostess, was very nice. She seated us near the enterance. It was nice because we could see the bar and relax on a couch. We asked the hostess for recommendations and she was right! We had the eggplant with fried shrimp. Order it! We also ordered the sliced tuna with noodles. The hostess smirked when I ordered an appletini, so if you have never tired something new, then try a new drink here. The experience is refreshing. I live in upstate New York, so the music was refreshing for a change. They played chill lounge music. My favorite! My date was not worried about price, so that helps! Have a gr8 time! Go there for your b-day!
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We found it to be fabulous...
RoxxyGirl from 10010 | Posted on 5/27/07
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I went here last Saturday with three of my friends and we all though the experience was fabulous. The negative reviews about the service is off, our servers were excellent- attentive, quick to bring our drinks and even joking with us through out the night. The tuna tartar appetizer was one of the best I have had as was the banana blossom and artichoke salad. Both are a definite must. I didn’t eat a main dish but one of my friends had the hanger steak and the other had the rib eye and both pretty much licked their plates. You know about men and their meat. The only dish that was not good was the organic chicken- it was over cooked and dry. Do not order that. The portions were definitely NOT small as others have commented. The two appetizers were enough for four people to share and the main dishes were just the right size. If you want big food, go to Cheesecake Factory! Overall, this place has the right combination for NYC: good food, chic décor and filled with uber fancy and beautiful people. I would go back and I would highly recommend.
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What a Great Time!
Kawaiicat7 from 10016 | Posted on 1/24/07
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Kittichai really is more than a meal, it is a total sensory experience. The waiters are not only super friendly, they are attentive as well. My main dish came in a huge golden bowl, and my side of chinese broccoli (fabulous) came in an oblong dish. As I was eating, a lady walked over, arranged my plates in front of me to better accomodate my space, smiled, and walked away. I had also asked for a side of sriracha, and the waiter brought me a dish with three different spicy red sauces (one of which was sriracha) - all of which were fabulous. I was using my silverwear to ladel it out, and another man walked over and placed an adorable, smaller spoon in the dish - again with no words, just a smile. The service was amazing throughout the meal, the wine and food suggestions perfect, and to be honest - you just can't beat the decor. Definitely worth a visit, and I will certainly be going back. A great date spot, for sure.
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Good Food BUT WAY OVERPRICED!
ywwan from 10003 | Posted on 7/17/05
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The restaurant is definitely a scene. Good drinks, cool bar. The staff however, have way too much attitude. And although the food is generally well prepared, for these prices, well prepared is simply not good enough! There are too many entrees that are made with the same sauce - the Snapper, Curry Chicken and the Duck. You would never guess that from carefully reading the menu - in fact you would expect it to be very different. And we were not advised by our waiter to try different dishes to get a variety of tastes.The portions are also very small and occasionally spoilt with an inappropriate dollop of mayonaise - it doesn't work with Thai food! I was definitely under-impressed by all but the scene. Won't be back on my own tab unless its to hang out at the bar.
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Nothing Like Bangkok - But That Is All Right
martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 7/5/05
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Kittichai is unique. While there may not be anything like it in Bangkok or elsewhere in Thailand, the combination for ambience, decor, service and of course food, make this a destination worth pursuing. From the moment one enters the dream like reception/bar area, until one departs the environment sooths the soul and images fool the brain. Thai dishes are transformed into modern Manhattan interpretations, which generally work. Service is attentive and rather professional. While each piece may be just short of perfection, the total package is outstanding.
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How was the food? Wouldn't know.
RobLinx | Posted on 7/1/05
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I was eager to try some of the better restaurants near where I was staying in TriBeCa. After spectacular evenings at Babbo, Lupa, and Public, I was excited to try Kittichai. It looked a little trendy, but the concierge gave it a very positive recommendation. As a solo diner, I'd been sitting at the bar at the previous three, but the concierge thought I'd better get a reservation. The best they could do was 9:30, but I was willing to wait. I should have been more willing. I waited for an hour, watching couples come in and be seated before me. When I was the only one left at the bar, my patience ran out, and so did I. I walked over to the Village, into a nice Indian place called Rangoli, and had a wonderful meal for probably half the price of what I missed at Kittichai. The service was fantastic and personal, and the chef came out to make sure I'd enjoyed everything, and to get my comments on a new dish he was trying. Kittichai won't get a second chance--there are too many other deserving restaurants in New York.
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Used menus.
efn | Posted on 5/22/05
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The clearly used menus presented to us made me think maybe they are trying to convey a street sensibility...anyway, the food was good...service good...but not worth the money unless you like paying for interior design.
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