Have I mentioned how ecstatic I am that this one has joined me in NYC?
Today E and I headed to the Upper West Side to look at some apartments. She started her new job this past week and has been staying at a friend’s place, so it’s time to find her a bungalow of her own!
I barely ever farther up than midtown, so Upper West is essentially like a different world to me. Thankfully, though, the Twitterverse was kind enough to give us ample suggestions for good lunch spots. We ended up deciding on Land Thai Kitchen.
The restaurant itself is quite small but really welcoming – cozy, almost. There’s outdoor seating, but we were pretty hot from walking so we chose to sit inside.
I was surprised and very pleased when I opened the menu and saw a $9 prix fixed lunch menu. That’s less than I spend on my salad-bar lunches!
For my first course I got the organic greens with rice crackers and citrus soy vinaigrette.
It was pretty basic – perfectly light and refreshing.
For the second course I went with the Salmon Fried Rice - stir-fried grilled salmon, brown rice, green pea, taro root, scallion.
So, SO good. Seriously…it was one of those meals I never wanted to end. Thankfully the portion was huge - beyond what I expected for just $9.
Erica got the Chicken Pad Thai (which I failed to snap a photo of, whoops), and it was equally as delicious.
As you can probably guess, I highly recommend Land Thai Kitchen. I think it may just be reason enough to go to the Upper West Side more often!
Do you like Thai food? What’s your favorite dish?
Thai food is my jam. I’m all over pad thai and spring rolls. Yum!
I WANT THAT FRIED RICE. Thai food is my faveeee. My favorite dish is the pad thai!
I’ve never had thai food but that looks amazing!
I’m not from New York, but we stumbled upon that place while on vacation to the city last summer. We were staying in the Upper West Side and were looking for somewhere to eat and had the best meal of our trip there. We shared the mixed appetizers which came with the most amazing sauces. Then I had the lamb curry and my fiance had the green curry. It was an amazing meal and very affordable for New York we thought. So happy to be reminded of our trip!
Salmon fried rice sounds amazing. I think the only Thai I’ve had is Pad Thai. I love it, but I think it’s time to branch out .. especially because one of my aunts is from Thailand!
Lindsay says
Good luck to you both on her apartment search! I just learned I’m moving to NYC, and I’m beginning to find out how crazy the apartment hunt is. Luckily, I have some friends of friends who need roommates in Brooklyn. I’m looking forward to having food like the food you had at my fingertips!
Serena says
Oh yum! Looks delicious - I’ve never been but I’ll have to check it out next time I’m in NYC.
Thai food is super delicious! Although i’m not much of a fan of the curries, I can’t get enough of pad thai and raw mango salads! Your meal looks heavenly!
I’ve never really been to a Thai restaurant because they all use nuts in their dishes.
I love making my own coconut curries though!
Green Groats says
Yum love the looks of that fried rice!! I’m a huge thai food fan. I just love tom kai soup (milky coconut deliciousness)!!
Love Thai food!I’m usually a sucker for Pad Thai or Curries but I’d seriously eat everything on a Thai menu. Love it all!
Wow, 9 dollars is really cheap for a prix fixed meal. If I ever get down to NY I would definitely try this place!
That’s so exciting! I live on the UWS and love it! I HIGHLY recommend it! Plus there are so many great restaurants and wine bars
I looove Thai food. Anything with coconut milk and curry makes me very happy. Glad you’ve got a friend and new roll-dog for the city- they better watch out!
I tried thai food once and didn’t like it, but I think it might have been what I ordered. And, it was in high school, so my tastes have changed a little since then!
Oh my gosh that looks delicious! I love pad thai and pad see yoo (sp?)
Fried rice is fried-tastic, but I bet the addition of salmon just rocked the boat in the best way.
How fun to have your best friend in the city with you!! I wish my best friend would move to SF! And omg $9 for a prix fix? That’s an incredible deal! I loveee thai food and just had it this weekend too! I love the basil chicken with green beans- so, so yummy!
Kelsey says
I actually haven’t had much Thai food. And I’ve only been to NYC twice, there are so many places to eat! Just another reason to visit again.