BKK New York Introduce
For New Yorkers seeking a culinary adventure that captures the energetic spirit of Bangkok's bustling street food scene but with an elevated, contemporary Manhattan twist, BKK New York is an essential destination. Located right in the heart of Midtown, this unique Thai restaurant has established itself as a must-visit spot, delivering authentic, vibrant flavors alongside creative modern spins on both Thai classics and local New York staples. It’s more than just a place to eat; it's a dynamic dining experience that perfectly embodies its concept of "NYC meets BKK."
The atmosphere is casual yet modern and inviting, making it suitable for everything from a quick lunch break to a relaxed dinner or a fun gathering with friends. The menu, helmed by an accomplished chef, showcases a range of traditional dishes alongside innovative plates, utilizing high-quality ingredients and bold flavors that resonate with the street food culture of Thailand's capital. Diners consistently praise the exceptional food quality, attentive service, and the energetic ambiance that transports them momentarily from the clamor of the city.
A few of the stand-out dishes demonstrate this culinary fusion. Traditionalists can indulge in the perfectly executed Pad Thai Shrimp, wok-tossed rice noodles wrapped in a delicate omelette, or the comforting Pad See Ew Chicken. However, the menu truly shines in its creative entrées and unique “BKK x NYC” creations. Signature dishes that have generated buzz among local foodies include the rich and tender Short Rib Massaman, which features bone-in short rib simmered in creamy coconut massaman curry, and the decadent Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Fried Rice (Kao Pad Pu), cooked with butter for an enriched flavor. For a true fusion experience, the Brisket Sandwich Dip, featuring brisket in a baguette with melted American cheese and a Thai spicy beef jus 'dip,' offers an unexpected and delightful cross-cultural bite. The menu also offers substantial choices for those seeking vegetarian and vegan options, such as the Kaeng Keaw Waan Jay (vegetables in green curry) and the Mushroom Fried Rice.
BKK New York is conveniently situated in a high-traffic, central area of Manhattan, making it easily accessible for locals, theater-goers, and Midtown professionals. Its strategic location offers excellent connectivity to major transportation hubs, ensuring a smooth visit whether you are coming from the Upper West Side or Brooklyn.
The specific address for your GPS and local transit needs is:
- Address: 238 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA.
Accessibility is thoughtfully addressed, as the venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring that all New Yorkers can comfortably enjoy the dining experience. For those driving, options for both free street parking and paid street parking are available nearby. Given its prime location near cultural landmarks and business centers, it is especially popular for both lunch and dinner services.
BKK New York offers a comprehensive range of service options designed to fit the busy New York lifestyle, whether you wish to dine in or enjoy their flavorful menu at home or the office.
- Dine-in: Enjoy the modern, vibrant atmosphere and attentive table service for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are accepted and recommended.
- Takeout: Convenient service for picking up your order quickly.
- Delivery: Available through popular services, including a No-contact delivery option for safety and convenience.
- Curbside Pickup: An efficient option for on-the-go patrons.
- Catering: Available for events, offering a fantastic opportunity to bring the dynamic flavors of Thai street food to any gathering.
- Counter Service: An option for quick bites or simpler orders.
The restaurant provides a full-service experience marked by several outstanding features that contribute to its popularity and unique identity in the competitive NYC dining landscape.
- Unique Cuisine Concept: A creative blend of authentic Thai street food and classic New York dishes, offering a one-of-a-kind menu.
- Beverage Program: Features a full bar with beer, wine, hard liquor, and a special selection of craft cocktails, like the 'Crust Issue' and 'Champagne Problem,' along with non-alcoholic options such as Thai Iced Tea.
- Dietary Inclusivity: Menu includes a good variety of options, including dedicated Vegan options, Vegetarian options, and dishes that can be prepared to accommodate various preferences.
- Atmosphere and Amenities: The atmosphere is casual, welcoming a diverse crowd including families (good for kids with high chairs available) and identifying as LGBTQ+ friendly and a Transgender safespace. Amenities include an on-site bar, a gender-neutral restroom, and a private dining room for special occasions.
- Business Identity: The business proudly identifies as Asian-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, and women-owned.
To make a reservation, place an order, or inquire about catering, use the following contact details:
- Address: 238 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Phone: (914) 491-4289
- Mobile Phone: +1 914-491-4289
Choosing BKK New York is choosing a place that stands out from the standard Thai fare found across the city. It is a genuine experience of elevated, yet soulful, Thai cuisine. The creative interplay between Bangkok’s vibrant street food traditions and New York’s cosmopolitan palate results in dishes that are both familiar and excitingly new. The rave reviews consistently highlight the delicious and inventive food, such as the highly praised Mushroom Fried Rice and the unique BKK Hot Dog with homemade Thai pork sausage.
The professional and gregarious staff, noted by patrons for their attentive service, contributes significantly to the overall positive dining experience. Whether you’re stopping in for a satisfying Special Lunch—with great value options like Pad Thai ($19.00) or Green Curry ($19.00)—or settling in for an evening of small plates and creative cocktails, BKK New York offers a dynamic environment and an unforgettable meal. This commitment to quality, creativity, and customer care solidifies BKK New York as one of the essential Thai dining establishments in the greater New York region.
BKK New York Menu
Drinks - Mocktails
- Champagne Problem $12.00
Ritual zero proof gin, honeydew, lemon, and soda.
- If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know) $12.00
Ritual zero proof rum, dragon fruit, and lemon.
- Lyre's Amalfi Spritz $12.00
Melon, grape, rhubarb, and CO2.
Side
- Pickled Veg $8.00
- Rice $3.00
- Roti (2 Pcs) $8.00
- Sticky Rice $4.00
Noodle / Rice
- Pad Kee Mao Shrimp $28.00
Wide rice noodle wok-tossed with egg, Thai basil, finger root, garlic, tomato, Thai chili, peppercorn topped with jumbo shrimp.
- Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Fried Rice (Kao Pad Pu) $34.00
Wok fried rice with lump crab meat, egg, onion, and scallion cooked with butter for enriched flavor.
- Mushroom Fried Rice $26.00
A medley of wok fried shiitake, king oyster, and oyster mushrooms with garlic and soy, served in a sizzling hot stone bowl.
- Pad See Ew Chicken $28.00
Wide rice noodle wok-tossed with egg and Chinese broccoli in sweet dark soy sauce, tipped with grilled chicken.
- Pad Thai Shrimp $28.00
Wok-tossed rice noodles with tofu, bean sprouts, dried shrimp, and tamarin sauce, topped with jumbo shrimp and peanuts, wrapped in a delicate omelette.
- Basil Fried Rice Brisket $28.00
Wok fried rice with egg, Thai basil, red long chili pepper in sweet chili paste and our savory house stir fry sauce, topped with sliced prime beef.
Special Lunch
- Lunch - Ka Prow Nue Kai Dow $25.00
Ground beef wok-fried with garlic, red chili, and Thai holy basil, served over rice and topped with a sunny-side egg.
- Lunch - Ka Prow Gai Kai Dow $22.00
A Thai street favorite — ground chicken wok-fried with garlic, red chili, and Thai holy basil, served over rice and topped with a sunny-side egg.
- Lunch - Groong Kra Tiem $25.00
Shrimp stir-fried with garlic and shrimp butter, topped with a sunny-side egg.
- Lunch - Pad See Ew $19.00
Broad rice noodles wok-tossed with egg and Chinese broccoli in a savory-sweet dark soy sauce.
- Lunch - BKK Fried Rice $19.00
Bangkok-style jasmine fried rice with egg, scallion, tomato, onion, Chinese broccoli, and cilantro, seasoned with our house-made soy sauce.
- Lunch - Khao Mun Gai $22.00
A Thai street classic of steamed chicken with ginger rice and a tangy soybean–chili–lime sauce.
- Lunch - Massaman Curry $19.00
Thai Massaman curry with baby potatoes and carrots, simmered in a rich coconut curry subtly sweetened with palm sugar.
- Lunch - Ka Prow Moo Krob Kai Dow $25.00
Crispy pork belly wok-fried with garlic, red chili and Thai holy basil, served over rice and topped with a sunny-side egg.
- Lunch - Pad Kee Mao $19.00
Broad rice noodles wok-tossed with egg, Thai basil, garlic, tomato, finger root, peppercorn and fresh Thai chili.
- Lunch - Green Curry $19.00
Thai green curry simmered with coconut milk, eggplant, cauliflower, and carrot.
- Lunch - Ka Prow Ma Khuea Kai Dow $22.00
Eggplant wok-fried with garlic, red chili, and Thai holy basil, served over rice and topped with a sunny-side egg.
- Lunch - Khao Yum Gai Zapp $22.00
Grilled chicken tossed with red onion, scallion, cilantro, culantro, and roasted rice powder in a spicy Thai dressing.
- Lunch - Pad Thai $19.00
Thin rice noodles wok-tossed with egg, bean sprouts, and chives, finished in a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce with fish sauce and palm sugar, topped with crushed peanuts.
- Lunch - Kana Moo Krob $25.00
Crispy pork belly stir-fried with Chinese broccoli, garlic, and red chili, topped with a sunny-side egg.
- Lunch - Khao Mun Gai Yang $22.00
Grilled chicken served over fragrant ginger rice, paired with a jaew dipping sauce.
- Lunch - Khao Chashu Moo Krob $25.00
Pork duo of chashu pork and crispy pork belly over rice with a soy-braised egg, finished with sweet and savory gravy.
Kub Kao (Entrees)
- NY Strip Steak $59.00
14oz bone-in NY strip grilled with butter, garlic, dill, and jaew sauce.
- Sai-Oua With Namprik Duo $28.00
Grilled Nothern Thai sausage made with pork, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, and fresh herbs. Paired with two dippings sauces: Nam Prik Num: smoky roasted green chili dip with garlic, shallot and herbs. Nam Prik Ong: Northern Thai tomato and pork chili dip, mildly spicy and savory.
- Duck Confit Palo $39.00
Tender duck leg confit with poached pear and chick pea, carrot, potato puree and drizzled with Thai five-spice sauce.
- Ka Prow Moo Krob $28.00
Crispy pork belly stir-fried with basil, garlic, onion and red pepper.
- Sauteed Mixed Vegetables $22.00
Seasonal vegetables wok tossed in our savory house stir fried sauce.
- Tom Yum Pla $45.00
Tender fillets of deboned branzino in a fragrant broth of galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, cilantro, and dried chili.
- Tom-Yum Goong Namkhon $39.00
Jumbo shrimp in a creamy Thai broth of mushroom, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, chili paste, and lime juice.
- Short Rib Massaman $38.00
Tender bone-in short rib simmered in a creamy coconut milk with myassaman curry paste and baby potato topped with crispy kale.
- Larb Pla $45.00
Crispy fried fillets of deboned branzino tossed in traditional larb seasoning with toasted rice, lime, chili, mint, red onion, and scallion.
- Brisket Sandwich Dip $28.00
Brisket in a baguette, melted American cheese, hot oil mayo served with Thai spicy beef jus "dip"
- Kaeng Keaw Waan Jay $32.00
Tofu and seasonal vegetables - cauliflower, eggplant, baby corn and snap peas - in a creamy coconut green curry infused with Thai basil and aromatic spices.
- Shrimp Curry $34.00
Jumbo shrimp in a rich homemade curry paste with creamy coconut milk.
- Half Rack Pork Ribs $34.00
Slow-braised pork ribs marinated in Thai five-spice rub, seasoned with GF soy sauce, garlic, served with homemade pickled veggies.
- Gai Yang $29.00
Half rotisserie chicken marinated in GF soy sauce, garlic, seared with jaew sauce and sweet chili sauce.
- Hor-Mok $38.00
Traditional Thai steamed curry custard with ground pork filling, served in coconut milk and topped with aromatic herbs and crab meat.
Starters & Sides
- Crispy Pork Belly $15.00
Bite-sized fried pork belly topped with fried garlic and onion served with Thai sriracha sauce.
- Chicken Wings $16.00
Crispy golden chicken wings tossed tin Thai sriracha, sesame seed served with crispy kale.
- Pra Muk Yang $21.00
Tender squid grilled over an open flame, infused with sweet soy and turmeric for a bold, aromatic bite.
- Everything Spring Roll $14.00
Golden-fried wheat rolls stuffed with carrot, water chestnut, glass noodle, and cabbage coated in everything bagel seasoning, served with a vegan cream cheese pineapple sauce.
- Fresh Roll $15.00
Soft rice paper wrap filled with green oak lettuce, basil, cilantro, carrot, cucumber, and purple yam, served with seafood mayo.
- Papaya Pok Pok $15.00
Shredded green papaya, carrot, green bean, tomato, and peanut tossed with dried shrimp powder, and a tangy palm sugar vinaigrette.
- Crispy Kale Salad $17.00
Light, crisp fried kale with fresh apple, orange, and raspberry, layered with red onion, toasted walnut and sesame seed.
- Papaya POK POK [ VEGAN } $15.00
Shredded green papaya, carrot, green bean, tomato, and peanut served with a tangy palm sugar vinaigrette.
- Pak-Mor $18.00
Soft rice skin dumpling wrapped around a savory-sweet filling of shiitake mushroom, peanut, and sweet radish topped with coconut milk and fried garlic.
- Shrimp Donut $18.00
Donut shaped ground shrimp, pork, chicken, adde fried and topped with grated salted egg yolk served with sweet plum sauce.
- BKK Hot Dog $18.00
Homemade Chiang-Mai pork sausage, hot dog brioche bun, pickled veggies with NAM PHRIK NUM mayo.
- Ma Hor $15.00
A delicate tart layered with pineapple, orange, and raspberry, crowned with savory ground pork and peanut.
Drinks - Non-Alcohol
- Soda $4.00
- Thai Iced Tea $7.00
- Sparkling Water (828 Ml) $10.00
- Still Water (828 Ml) $10.00
BKK New York Details
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
- Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
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BKK New York Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1I had a blast at BKK! Authentic Thai and creative cocktails. My first time trying a crab with minced pork Thai dish in a hot stone bowl. Love this “Crust Issue” cocktail - cream cheese and scotch based.Also, gregarious team :) love all these amazing people - Tan, Cholly, Prare, Simon, Ryan, Jay, Pete, Gideon, Joseph.Can’t miss this spot when you’re in Hell’s Kitchen!
October 08 · Jennifer KwanAttentive service, beautiful setting, and delicious food. Love the concept of NYC meet BKK and range of options to choose from. Our favorite was mushroom fried rice, BKK hot dog, and fish tom yum. Will come back again to try other dish and cocktails.
October 11 · Nat T.We had an incredible experience at BKK! The menu had Bangkok-to-NYC dishes that are a New York vibe on Thai staples. We tried a couple of those: the everything bagel spring rolls and the brisket dip…both very good. We also had the Pak Mor (shiitake dumplings) and Larb Pla (branzino) which were both absolutely delicious.Our server, Prayer, was attentive and knowledgeable and such a sweetheart.We highly recommend this place and can’t wait to go again!
September 28 · Melinda Dawson30AUG.2025 This was my first time eating here. My friend(has eaten he a couple times), me, an both of our young adult children came here for lunch. This is a beautiful gem in NYC and the Thai street grub is delicious and customer service is excellent and so welcoming.Tan made our families afternoon(well earned tip)..he was super friendly and wonderful sense of humor. The presentation of our individual plates and explanation of what ingredients were in all of our cocktails was superb. I loved my Pad Thai Shrimp and the Prosecco Rosé. The entire experience was an amazing first time for me and I’m looking forward to returning and trying more dishes.
August 31 · Spiral ToteEnjoyed a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant that expertly blends American and Thai cuisines. The mixed cultural menu offers creative fusion dishes that successfully combine flavors from both traditions.Our waiter provided excellent service with detailed explanations of each menu item, helping us understand the ingredients and preparation methods. This level of attentiveness made the ordering process both informative and enjoyable.The atmosphere struck the perfect balance - well-lit enough to appreciate the food presentation while maintaining intimate mood lighting that created a pleasant, relaxed environment for conversation.The beef brisket noodle dish we ordered was expertly prepared with tender meat, flavorful sauce, and fresh accompaniments including what appeared to be pickled vegetables that added a nice acidic contrast.The restaurant clearly pays attention to both food quality and dining ambiance. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for creative Thai-American fusion cuisine in a comfortable setting.Will return to explore more of their menu offerings.
September 07 · Jesus Vasquez
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