Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant Introduce
Located in the heart of the Upper West Side, Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant is a standout culinary destination offering New Yorkers an innovative and sophisticated blend of traditional Thai and regional Chinese flavors. The restaurant is committed to delivering an extraordinary dining experience that harmoniously blends tradition with modern innovation, reflected both in its expertly crafted menu and its elegant, chic ambiance.
The name "Aves," meaning "birds," draws inspiration from the peacock—an enduring symbol of beauty, grace, and luxury in Thai and Chinese culture. This influence is immediately apparent in the modern design, which features high ceilings, dark blue walls, metallic furnishings, and a thoughtful, sophisticated aesthetic that elevates the dining experience beyond a typical neighborhood spot. It has quickly become a local favorite for its combination of delicious, approachable, yet refined food, creative cocktails, and exceptional, attentive service. It is a perfect setting for lunch, a date night dinner, or a stylish celebration.
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion is conveniently situated at 102 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA. This prime address places it on one of the main intersections of the Upper West Side, easily accessible for residents and visitors throughout Manhattan.
Its location is a short distance from major transit lines, including the 1, B, and C Subway lines, and the M86 bus, making it an ideal central spot for meeting friends or coworkers. The restaurant is committed to ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests by offering excellent accessibility features, including a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible restroom. The atmosphere is casually elegant, welcoming, and perfect for solo diners, groups, and families, with amenities like high chairs available for children.
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion provides a comprehensive array of services tailored to the busy and diverse lifestyle of New Yorkers, ensuring convenience and quality no matter the occasion.
- Dine-in: Enjoy table service in the modern, elegant dining room for brunch, lunch, and dinner, including late-night food options.
- Private Dining Room: A key feature for celebrations, the restaurant offers a beautifully appointed private dining area perfect for hosting special events, such as birthday parties or corporate gatherings, with meticulous attention to detail in service and décor.
- Curbside Pickup and Takeout: Convenient options for ordering ahead and quickly collecting your meal.
- Delivery: Available through third-party apps, allowing residents to enjoy the elevated Asian fusion menu at home.
- Reservations: The restaurant accepts reservations, highly recommended given its popularity, to secure your preferred seating time.
- Happy Hour: Offering Happy Hour drinks and food specials, typically on weekdays, providing a great opportunity to sample the bar's offerings.
- Bar Service: A fully stocked onsite bar with a wide selection of Alcohol, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, and Hard Liquor.
- Payment Flexibility: Accepts all major Credit Cards and Debit Cards for ease of transaction.
Aves stands out in the crowded New York dining scene by offering a unique culinary perspective that blends Thai zest and freshness with the depth and tradition of Chinese cookery, all presented with an elevated touch.
- Iconic Peking Duck: A signature centerpiece, the Aves Peking Duck ($58.00) is roasted to golden, crispy perfection and often served in a stunning presentation, capturing the iconic flavors of the dish with a refined flair.
- Chef Special Entrees: The menu features high-quality, inventive dishes such as the bold Wok Skills Spicy Ribeye With Holy Basil ($30.00), the savory Crying Tiger With Garlic Rice ($32.00), and exotic seafood like the Fried Whole Tamarind Branzino ($36.00) and Steam Seafood Combo ($39.00), demonstrating 'wok skills' and fresh ingredients.
- Refined Thai Classics: Essential Thai favorites are present and perfected, including the classic Pad Thai ($20.00), spicy Drunken Noodle ($20.00), and a variety of well-balanced curries (Green, Yellow, Red Curry, $19.00), ensuring traditional flavors are honored.
- Fusion Offerings: The seamless integration of cuisines is evident in dishes like the refreshing Mango Avocado Salad ($22.00) and Chinese classics such as Kung Pao Chicken ($26.00) and Mapo Tofu, offering true Asian variety.
- Dedicated Lunch Specials: A streamlined menu is available during the day, featuring smaller portions and competitive pricing on popular items like the Curries, Crispy Pork Belly, and Noodle dishes, making it a fantastic choice for a quick, high-quality midday meal.
- Sophisticated Atmosphere and Service: Praised in customer reviews for its modern-yet-cozy ambiance, sophisticated décor (peacock-inspired elegance), and especially for its warm, professional, and genuinely attentive staff, ensuring a 'VIP' experience.
Whether you are planning a casual dinner or a grand private event, you can reach Aves Thai & Asian Fusion using the contact details below. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak dining hours.
Address: 102 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
Phone for Reservations/Inquiries: (212) 871-7102
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion is worth choosing for the discerning New Yorker who appreciates a dining experience that combines exceptional cuisine with elegant atmosphere and top-tier service. This is not simply a quick, casual Thai or Chinese takeout joint; it’s a destination for elevated Asian dining on the Upper West Side.
The restaurant offers the best of two worlds: the aromatic, spicy, and tangy complexity of Thai flavors alongside the comforting, skillful preparations of high-end Chinese cooking. You should choose Aves for the opportunity to savor signature, highly praised dishes like the Softshell Crab 1969, the perfectly executed Peking Duck, or the unforgettable, refined take on Thai-Style Grilled Fish, as noted by enthusiastic patrons. Furthermore, if you are looking to host a special occasion, the dedicated private dining area and the team’s commitment to making events 'flawless'—from sophisticated décor to seamless service—make Aves an unparalleled choice for celebrations in Manhattan. The combination of its modern, chic ambiance, full bar with specialty cocktails, and menu innovation solidifies Aves Thai & Asian Fusion as a truly distinguished and valuable addition to the New York City restaurant scene.
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant Menu
Aves Peking Duck (D)
- Aves Peking Duck $58.00
Half duck served w. pancake wrap, cucumber, scallion, lettuce strip, melon strips, and special dipping sauce (Dine-in Only, Limited)
Juice
- Cranberry Juice $6.00
- Apple Juice $6.00
- Orange Juice $6.00
Soft Drink
- Diet Coke $3.00
- Coke $3.00
- Sprite $3.00
- Thai Iced Tea $8.00
- Cranberry Juice $6.00
- Apple Juice $6.00
- Orange Juice $6.00
- Ginger Ale $6.00
Appetizer
- Mango Avacado Salad $22.00
Mango, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and garlic, lime chili and salty palm sugar dressing
- Tom Yum Chicken Wing $19.00
Crispy chicken wings coated in lemongrass sauce, top w. cilantro and Thai ginger chips cilantro
- Aves Roast Combo $24.00
Chicken satay, beef satay, spring roll, lemongrass chicken ball, fish cake, taro chips
- Thai Duck Salad $24.00
Lettuce, onion, lychee, duck meat
- Grill Jumbo Tiger Shrimp With House Special Seafood Dipping Sauce $24.00
Tiger shrimp, garlic, cilantro, lemongrass, chili, mint
- Papaya Salad $19.00
Crunchy strips of unripe green papaya with fresh chiles, pungent garlic, roasted peanuts, long beans
Chef Special Entree
- Fried Whole Tamarind Branzino $36.00
W. fresh veggie and seafood dipping sauce
- Wok Skills Spicy Ribeye With Holy Basil $30.00
Chilis, garlic, holy basil, bell peppers, mushroom, fresh coriander, soysauce, fish sauce
- Crying Tiger With Garlic Rice $32.00
Seared ribeye steak w. Thai spicy dipping sauce served on a hotplate grilled rice w. egg and veggie (can make Spicy)
- Goong Prik Kula $30.00
Sautéed jumbo tiger shrimp w. chili garlic sauce, garlic, kaffir leaf, lemongrass, chili, served w. sea food dipping sauce
- Short Ribs Prig Khing $30.00
Slow cooked Angus beef ribs w. bay leaves, lemongrass, coconut milk in prik-king curry
- Pineapple Lychee Curry Duck $32.00
Slow cooked crispy-skinned duck breast w. kaffir leaf, turmeric, coconut cream, red curry & yellow curry blend, pineapple & lychee
- Softshell Crab 1969 $30.00
Deep fried softshell crab, w. homemade sweet sour sauce paired with papaya crab meat
- Steam Seafood Combo $39.00
Chilean Sea Bass / Scallop / Lime juice, kaffir leaf, bay leaf, lemongrass, garlic, chili, kaffir lime juice
Classic Entree
- Green/Yellow/Red Curry $19.00
Choice of protein: Veggie $19 | Tofu $19 | Chicken $20 | Ribeye $22 | Seafood $22
- Stir Fried Crispy Lemongrass Chicken $26.00
Chicken, lemongrass sauce, chili, kaffir leaf, red onion, scallion, carrot, dry chili (can make Spicy)
- Crispy Pork Belly With Chili And Holy Basil $24.00
Crispy pork belly, slow cooked to perfection and deep-fried for crunch, paired with medley of chili and holy basil, Thai chili paste (can make Spicy)
- Nam Tok $29.00
Thai grill steak w. cilantro, roast chili rice powder, red onion, mint, Thai spicy lime dressing
- Stir-Fried Shrimp With Asparagus $26.00
Prawn phad normai farang hed hom, shrimp mushrooms
- Kung Pao Chicken (D) $26.00
chicken, quail eggs, snowpeas, mix nuts.
Soup
- Northern Thai Coconut Chicken Soup $25.00
GF
- Tom Yum Mixed Seafood $25.00
spicy GF
Rice And Noodle
- Pineapple Fried Rice $20.00
- Drunken Noodle $20.00
- Pad Thai $20.00
Dessert
- Thai Sweet Combo $15.00
Mango sticky rice, oolong tea, coconut jelly cake
Lunch Special
- Lunch Special $35.00
MON-FRI:11:00AM-4:00PM (Appetizer + Main Courses+ Dessert or Sparkling Wine)
Appetizer (L)
- Mango Avocado Salad L $12.00
Mango, tomato, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime chili & palm sugar dressing
- Salt & Pepper Squid L $15.00
Crispy calamari tossed with chili, garlic, and scallions, served with house aioli
- Tom Yum Chicken Wing (L) $12.00
Crispy chicken wings in lemongrass sauce with cilantro & Thai ginger chips
- Aves Roast Combo (L) $14.00
Chicken satay, beef satay, spring roll, lemongrass chicken ball, fish cake, taro chips
- Papaya Salad (L) $11.00
Green papaya, chiles, garlic, roasted peanuts, long beans
Chef's Special Entrée (L)
- Crying Tiger W Garlic Rice L $24.00
Seared ribeye steak with Thai spicy dipping sauce, hotplate grilled rice with egg & veggie
- Wok Skills Spicy Ribeye W Holy Basil L $24.00
Chilis, garlic, holy basil, bell peppers, mushroom, coriander, soy & fish sauce
Classic Entrée (L)
- Green Curry L $17.00
- Yellow Curry L $17.00
- Red Curry L $17.00
- Stir-Fried Shrimp W Asparagus L $20.00
Prawn phad normai farang hed hom, shrimp mushrooms
- Crispy Pork Belly W Chili & Holy Basil L $18.00
Crispy pork belly, chili & holy basil, Thai chili paste (spicy option)
- Mapo Tofu L $18.00
Soft tofu, chili sauce, sesame, can be without meat
- Kungpao Chicken L $18.00
Chicken, quail eggs, snow peas, mixed nuts
- Stir Fried Crispy Lemongrass Chicken (L) $18.00
Chicken, lemongrass sauce, chili, kaffir leaf, onion, scallion, carrot, dry chili
Rice & Noodle (L)
- Pad Thai $17.00
spicy
- Drunken Noodle $17.00
spicy
- Pineapple Fried Rice $17.00
mild spicy
Dessert (L)
- Thai Sweet Combo $15.00
Mango sticky rice, oolong tea, coconut jelly cake
Appetizer (CL)
- Cucumber Salad $16.00
Peeled cucumbers, spicy sweet chili sauce
- Soup Dumplings (3Pcs) $17.00
- Crystal Dumplings (3Pcs) $17.00
Chef’s Special Entrée (CL)
- Steam Fish $36.00
fish fileted on silken tofu, scallion, ginger soy
- Shaking Beef $30.00
Ribeye, snow peas, butter lettuce
Classic Entrée (CL)
- Chinese Broccoli $22.00
chinese broccoli in sweet soy sauce
- Kungpao Chicken $26.00
chicken, quail eggs, snow peas, mixed nuts.
- Lobster Tail $28.00
Steamed and lightly seasoned with ginger soy
- Stir Fried Beef $28.00
Marinated beef, celery, cilantro, garlic chili
- Stir Fried Pork $28.00
pork shoulder, pork belly, snow fungus, peppers
- Mapo Tofu L $22.00
Soft tofu, chili sauce, sesame, can be without meat
- Stir-Fried Bean $22.00
garlic soy, sesame
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant Details
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
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Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant Location
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant
102 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
Aves Thai & Asian Fusion restaurant Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1A Hidden Gem in the Upper West Side!AVES is a true standout when it comes to Thai fusion cuisine. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting—modern yet cozy, with just the right touch of elegance.The Soft Shell Crab Mango Salad was absolutely divine. The crab was perfectly crispy, and the fresh mango, herbs, and tangy-spicy dressing created a flavor explosion—refreshing, bold, and beautifully balanced.We also had the Thai-Style Grilled Fish, and it was unforgettable. The fish was expertly grilled—moist and tender on the inside, with a lightly charred, flavorful exterior. Served with aromatic herbs and a zesty dipping sauce, it captured the essence of authentic Thai street food but with a refined twist. You could taste the freshness and care in every bite.The service was equally impressive—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell the team at AVES truly takes pride in what they do.Highly recommend AVES to anyone craving elevated Thai flavors in a stylish, relaxed setting. Can’t wait to go back and explore more of the menu!
June 29 · Uto N🌟 5-Star Review for Aves Restaurant – A Magical Birthday Experience! 🌟We hosted my sister’s private birthday dinner at Aves, and I can honestly say it was flawless from start to finish.The moment we walked into our private dining area, we were stunned by how elegantly and thoughtfully everything had been prepared. The team at Aves truly went above and beyond — from the sophisticated lighting and cozy ambiance to the gorgeous floral centerpieces, delicate swan-folded napkins, and “Happy Birthday” balloons that added a festive yet tasteful touch.The setup was simply stunning — deep red roses, soft white blooms, and butterfly accents arranged in stylish vases created a celebratory atmosphere that was both intimate and upscale. The attention to detail — even down to the fine cutlery, wine service, and cake presentation — made us feel like VIPs.Service was warm, professional, and seamless. One of the staff members (pictured) was especially kind and attentive, ensuring everything went smoothly. The food? Absolutely delicious. From refreshing appetizers and colorful entrees to the beautifully plated desserts (the pear and charcoal dome were a hit!), every dish was prepared and presented with love.Seeing my sister’s smile throughout the evening was priceless. She felt celebrated, special, and surrounded by joy — and that was all thanks to the care and effort Aves put into this event.Thank you to the entire team for making this birthday unforgettable. We will definitely be returning — and recommending Aves to everyone we know.
July 19 · Hongming Chen⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A true culinary treasure in NYC. This Asian fusion spot completely blew me away — it’s not just delicious, it’s an experience.My friend celebrated her birthday with us yesterday, and the experience was phenomenal. The Peking duck is the absolute highlight: beautifully roasted, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and served in the most artistic presentation I’ve ever seen — inside a golden birdcage. It’s hands-down the most authentic and exquisite duck in New York.Every dish was thoughtfully crafted. The papaya salad was light, crisp, and refreshing; the soft shell crab was perfectly fried and bursting with flavor. But one surprise standout? The tofu. Silky smooth with a savory depth that’s hard to come by — even tofu skeptics will be converted.The space itself is elegant and tastefully designed, making it perfect for intimate dinners or celebratory gatherings. On top of that, the team behind this place is warm, passionate, and genuinely dedicated to creating something special.Highly, highly recommend. This isn’t just a meal — it’s a moment.
June 09 · Ginkgo WangA hidden gem! Stumbled upon this cozy Thai spot on 86th Street tonight, and it blew me away! Every dish was bursting with flavor—aromatic, well-balanced, and absolutely delicious. Even the little details were spot on. It truly felt like a quick escape to Bangkok. If you love Thai food, this place is a must-try! Besides the food, the environment is amazing!
June 23 · william wangDefinitely a hidden gem on the Upper West Side!I haven’t seen this info online much, but for happy hour, the restaurant offers $4 beers, $8 wine, 30% off cocktails, and 25% off wings and calamari at the bar- talk about a steal. The Tom Yum Chicken Wings may have been my favorite bite of the night- tangy, savory, packed with a punch of flavor.We also enjoyed the Aves Pecking Duck which was tender and served with authentic pancakes, dipping sauce, and scallions + cucumbers. You can’t find pecking duck at many places in the city, and this was a treat.Other highlights were definitely the Drunken Noodle with Ribeye (this ribeye was great) and the Mango Avocado Salad (so refreshing!)Overall, we were very impressed by Aves. Everything from the service to the food and ambiance was fantastic. The space feels very welcoming and upscale, but this meal won’t break your bank.
July 29 · Katherine
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