Up Thai
Stylish restaurant & bar serving upscale Thai street food in a low-lit space with colorful lanterns.
Up Thai is rated 4.8 / 5 from 8,435 Google reviews and sits about 3.9 km (49 min walk) from Astoria–Ditmars Blvd station.
General overview
About Up Thai
Up Thai is a stylish, popular Thai restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, known for an ornate dining room, cocktails, and a broad menu spanning familiar curries, noodles, fried rice, and regional-style specialties. It is a restaurant rather than a ticketed attraction.
- Atmospheric, intricately decorated dining room
- Central Upper East Side location near East 74th Street
- Popular dishes include pad Thai, drunken noodles, curries, fried rice, and crispy duck preparations
- Full-service lunch and dinner with cocktails
- Vegetarian-friendly choices are generally available
Things to do here
Thai lunch or dinner
Order à la carte from a menu of noodles, curries, rice dishes, appetizers, salads, and meat or seafood specialties.
Cocktails and drinks
Enjoy Thai-inspired or tropical-style cocktails alongside beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
Group meal or date night
The decorative interior and shareable dishes make the restaurant popular for dates, small celebrations, and meals with friends.
Takeout or delivery
Takeout and third-party delivery have commonly been available, although current service areas, platforms, and fees should be checked directly.
Arrive close to the reservation time; Manhattan restaurants may release tables after a short grace period. Subway, bus, walking, or a taxi/rideshare is usually easier than driving.
Reserve ahead for weekend dinner, larger groups, or a time-sensitive visit. Walk-ins may face a wait during peak periods.
This overview is general knowledge, not confirmed against an official source — verify hours, prices and entry rules before you go.
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How to reach
Up Thai is about 3.9 km (~49 min walk) from Astoria–Ditmars Blvd station on the New York City Subway.
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Good to know
Verify tickets, seasonal hours, entry rules, and special events on the official website before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Up Thai from Astoria–Ditmars Blvd station?
Up Thai is about 3947 m (roughly 49 min walk) from Astoria–Ditmars Blvd station on the New York City Subway. Use the directions link on this page for turn-by-turn walking directions.
What is Up Thai rated?
Up Thai has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 8,435 reviews.
What's near Up Thai?
Also within a short walk of the same station: IBN Hamido Seafood, Taverna Kyclades Astoria, Astoria Park.
Is Up Thai wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Google lists the following accessibility features for Up Thai: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is there parking near Up Thai?
Google lists these parking options near Up Thai: free street parking, paid street parking.
Is Up Thai good for children?
Yes — Google lists Up Thai as good for children.
Are dogs allowed at Up Thai?
Google does not list Up Thai as allowing dogs.
Does Up Thai have outdoor seating?
Yes — Google lists Up Thai as having outdoor seating.
Do I need a ticket to visit Up Thai?
No. It is a restaurant, so there is no admission ticket; you pay for what you order.
Should I make a reservation?
Reservations are advisable for weekend evenings, date-night hours, and groups. Walk-ins are often possible but may encounter a wait.
How expensive is it?
A reasonable non-live estimate is US$20–35 per person for a lighter meal and US$35–60 or more for dinner with appetizers or drinks, before tax and tip.
Are vegetarian options available?
Thai menus usually provide vegetable, tofu, noodle, and curry options. Ask whether fish sauce, oyster sauce, shrimp paste, or egg can be omitted, since a dish labeled vegetable may not automatically be vegan.
Can food allergies be accommodated?
Ask staff before ordering and clearly identify the allergy. Thai cooking commonly uses peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish sauce, soy, egg, and coconut, and cross-contact may be possible.
Is the food spicy?
Many dishes can often be adjusted, but spice levels and base sauces vary. Tell the server your preference rather than assuming a menu symbol guarantees a specific heat level.
Is takeout or delivery available?
It has commonly been available, but platforms, delivery radius, fees, and operating hours should be verified directly.
Is there parking?
No dedicated parking is known. Street spaces can be difficult to find, so public transportation or a nearby paid garage is usually more practical.
What is the nearest general area?
The restaurant is on Second Avenue near East 74th Street in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Data and photos from Google Places, generated August 11, 2026. Ratings, hours and prices can change — confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.