NaNa Thai Street: Authentic Thai Street Food & Curry in Flatiron, NYC

NaNa Thai Street Introduce

New York City's Flatiron District, known for its dynamic energy and historic architecture, is home to a culinary gem that brings the vibrant tastes of Bangkok's street food culture straight to Manhattan: NaNa Thai Street. More than just a Thai restaurant, NaNa Thai Street is an immersive experience that focuses on delivering authentic, intensely flavored dishes in a casual and trendy atmosphere. The name itself is inspired by a famous street in Bangkok, reflecting the owners' dedication to honoring the traditional and complex flavors discovered during their time in Thailand.

The restaurant prides itself on using high-quality ingredients, notably featuring 100% fresh coconut cream in all their curries and offering a wide variety of all-natural chicken and marinated flank steak options. They successfully balance traditional favorites with creative regional specialties, ensuring a diverse and engaging menu for all New Yorkers. Whether you are craving the comfort of classic Pad Thai, the aromatic depth of a Yellow Curry, or a unique regional dish like Kao Soi Noodles, NaNa Thai Street is poised to satisfy.

NaNa Thai Street has become a popular destination for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, largely due to its commitment to fresh, authentic flavors and its efficient operation, making it an ideal stop in a busy city.

Location and Accessibility

NaNa Thai Street is centrally located at 31 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010, USA, placing it firmly in the heart of the Flatiron District, a hub for businesses, residential buildings, and retail. This address is easily reached from Union Square and the surrounding neighborhoods of Gramercy Park and Chelsea. The accessibility is a significant benefit for both locals and tourists exploring the area.

Crucially, the establishment is committed to inclusivity, offering a Wheelchair accessible entrance and Wheelchair accessible seating, ensuring that a broader range of patrons can comfortably enjoy the dining experience. For those utilizing public transit, the location is a short walk from major subway lines (including the R, W, and 6 trains). For drivers, the surrounding area typically offers paid street parking. The ability to dine-in, combined with extensive takeout and delivery options, makes it a convenient and practical choice for busy New Yorkers.

Services Offered

NaNa Thai Street offers a versatile array of service options tailored to modern urban life, focusing on speed and convenience without sacrificing quality.

Dine-in and Seating: Offers a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere for enjoying meals on-site, including Outdoor seating when weather permits.
Delivery & No-Contact Delivery: Meals can be conveniently delivered to homes or offices, with a no-contact option available for safety and preference.
Takeout & Quick Bite: Known for Fast service, making it an excellent option for a quick, high-quality lunch or a grab-and-go dinner.
Catering: Provides catering services, allowing customers to bring the exciting flavors of Thai street food to office meetings, events, and private parties.
Onsite Services: Indicates they offer full services at the physical location beyond just quick transactions.
Meal Periods: Open for both Lunch and Dinner dining options.

Features / Highlights

The unique selling points of NaNa Thai Street are rooted in its dedication to authentic flavors, quality ingredients, and accommodating diverse dietary needs.

Authentic Thai Street Food Focus: The menu is inspired by the vibrant food stalls of Bangkok, offering classic "Thai Favorite Main Course" dishes like Pad Thai and Drunkman Noodle, alongside regional specials like Southern Style Chicken and Kao Soi Noodles.
100% Fresh Coconut Cream Curries: Their curries—including Massaman, Yellow, and Green Curry—are made using premium, 100% fresh coconut cream, contributing to rich and authentic flavors.
Unique 'Over Rice Bowl' Concept: Features convenient and satisfying meal bowls like Basil Pork Over Rice, Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Over Rice, and the luxurious Roasted Pecking Duck Over Rice, perfect for a complete lunch.
Innovative 'Roti Wrap' Offerings: A novel take on a Thai street staple, offering various protein and vegetable fillings wrapped in Roti Bread, such as Basil Pork Roti Wrap and Chickpea Curry Potato Roti Wrap.
Dietary-Conscious Menu: Offers a wide array of choices, including Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Organic dishes, and a focus on Healthy options and Small plates (Appetizers).
Inclusive Atmosphere: The restaurant promotes a welcoming environment, identified as Family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly, appealing to a broad segment of the New York community.
Beverage Offerings: Serves Alcohol and Beer, providing options to pair with the spicy and savory Thai cuisine, as well as Coffee.

Contact Information

For current operating hours, placing an order, or making catering arrangements, New York patrons can utilize the following contact information:

Address: 31 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010, USA

Phone: (212) 420-7500

Mobile Phone: +1 212-420-7500

What is Worth Choosing

NaNa Thai Street is an exceptional choice for New Yorkers prioritizing authentic taste, fresh ingredients, and urban convenience. It’s worth choosing for several compelling reasons. The restaurant's foundation in genuine Thai street food culture provides a menu that goes beyond standard American-Thai fare, offering exciting regional dishes and unique concepts like the Roti Wraps and the all-encompassing Rice Over Rice Bowls. The commitment to using 100% fresh coconut cream in all curries ensures a noticeable difference in quality and flavor depth—a standout feature in the city’s Thai food scene.

Furthermore, NaNa Thai Street is highly attentive to modern dietary needs, providing extensive gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices, including the popular Chickpea Curry Potato dishes and Crispy Veggie Cakes. Its location in the lively Flatiron District, coupled with its fast service and full accessibility features, makes it a seamless fit for both quick corporate lunches and relaxed evening dinners. Patrons frequently mention the quality of popular dishes like Pad See Ew and Kao Soi Noodles. While a limited number of reviews may mention inconsistencies in seasoning or dryness, the overwhelming popularity for quick, flavorful, and convenient dining—particularly for dishes like the Noodle and Curry favorites—solidifies its position as a go-to spot for authentic and diverse Thai cuisine in Manhattan.

NaNa Thai Street Menu

Thai Favorite Main Course
Full Herb Chili Oil $5.00
Use soy bean oil base
Pad Thai Noodle $14.00
Gluten Free, Rice noodle, egg, peanut, bean sprout, scallion plus your choice of protein
Pad See Ew Noodle $14.00
Gluten free. Broad Rice noodle, egg, asian broccoli plus your choice of protein
Drunkman Noodle $14.00
Gluten free. Broad rice noodle, egg, basil, bell pepper, tomato, onion, garlic, chili plus your choice of protein
Thai Fried Rice $14.00
Gluten free. Rice, egg, asian broccoli, onion, tomato plus your choice of protein
Crispy Basil $14.00
Gluten Free. Basil, white onion, bell pepper, garlic. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side
Farmer Market Delight $14.00
Gluten free and vegan. Asian broccoli, broccoli, tofu, mushroom, celery, string bean, carrot. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side
Basil Fried Rice $14.00
Gluten Free. Rice, egg, basil, onion, bell pepper, chili, garlic plus your choice of protein
Fresh Ginger Sauce $14.00
Gluten free. Ginger, mushroom, celery, carrot, scallion, onion. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side
Garlic Pepper $14.00
Gluten free. Garlic, pepper, lettuce, house special fresh garlic sauce. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side

Curry 100% Fresh Coconut Cream
Massaman Curry $14.00
Gluten free. Potato, Carrot, Onion. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side
Yellow Curry $14.00
Gluten free. Potato, Carrot, Onion. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side
Green Curry $14.00
Gluten free. Basil, bamboo shoot, bell pepper. Plus your choice of protein, come with rice on the side

Rice Over Rice Bowl
Basil Pork Over Rice $14.00
Spicy. Basil, white onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili, Thai basil sauce. Served with salad (spicy mayo and sweet chili dressings), vegetarian spring roll, organic hard-boiled egg, choice of jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Over Rice $14.00
Spicy. All-natural ground white meat chicken, lemongrass chili paste, coconut cream, peanut sauce. Served with salad (spicy mayo and sweet chili dressings), vegetarian spring roll, organic hard-boiled egg, choice of jasmine white rice or organic brown rice.
Chickpea Curry Potato Over Rice $14.00
Vegan. Chickpea, potato, carrot, coconut cream curry gravy. Served with salad (spicy mayo and sweet chili dressings), vegetarian spring roll, organic hard-boiled egg, choice of jasmine white rice or organic brown rice.
Fire Grilled BBQ Chicken Over Rice $14.00
Marinated all-natural chicken breast, spicy mayo, NaNa sweet tangy sauce. Served with salad (spicy mayo and sweet chili dressings), vegetarian spring roll, organic hard-boiled egg, choice of jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Chicken Satay Peanut Gravy Over Rice $15.00
All-natural chicken marinated with Thai spices and coconut cream, peanut sauce. Served with salad (spicy mayo and sweet chili dressings), vegetarian spring roll, organic hard-boiled egg, choice of jasmine white rice or organic brown rice.
Roasted Pecking Duck Over Rice $16.00
Duck meat, tamarind hoisin sauce, spicy mayo. Served with salad (spicy mayo and sweet chili dressings), vegetarian spring roll, organic hard-boiled egg, choice of jasmine white rice or organic brown rice.

Roti Wrap
Basil Pork Roti Wrap $11.00
Spicy. Pork, basil, white onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili, Thai basil sauce. Comes with carrot and lettuce in grilled thin roti bread.
Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Roti Wrap $11.00
Spicy. All-natural ground white meat chicken, lemongrass chili paste, coconut cream, peanut sauce. Comes with carrot and lettuce in grilled thin roti bread.
Chickpea Curry Potato Roti Wrap $11.00
Vegan. Chickpea, potato, carrot, coconut cream curry gravy. Comes with carrot and lettuce in grilled thin roti bread.
Fire Grilled BBQ Chicken Roti Wraps $11.00
Marinated all-natural chicken breast, spicy mayo, NaNa sweet tangy sauce. Comes with carrot and lettuce in grilled thin roti bread.
Chicken Satay & Peanut Gravy Roti Wraps $14.00
All-natural chicken marinated with Thai spices and coconut cream, peanut sauce. Comes with carrot and lettuce in grilled thin roti bread.
Roasted Pecking Duck Roti Wraps $16.00
Duck meat, tamarind hoisin sauce, spicy mayo. Comes with carrot and lettuce in grilled thin roti bread.

Appetizers
Vegetarian Spring Rolls $7.00
Vegan. Glass noodle, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, NaNa sweet tangy sauce.
Nana Chicken Satay $9.00
Gluten-free, All-natural chicken marinated with Thai spices and coconut cream, peanut sauce.
Chicken Mixed Shrimp Dumpling $8.00
All natural chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, carrot, scallion, Thai ginger vinaigrette sauce.
Vegetable Dumplings $8.00
Gluten-free; steamed dumplings made from rice flour stuffed w/ Chive served w/ spicy sweet vinaigrette sauce
Shrimp Fresh Roll $10.00
Gluten-free. Shrimp, rice vermicelli noodle, basil, carrot, lettuce, tamarind hoisin sauce.
Tofu Fresh Roll $8.00
Gluten-free, vegan. Tofu, rice vermicelli noodle, basil, carrot, lettuce, tamarind hoisin sauce.
Roasted Pecking Duck Spring Roll $10.00
Roasted duck, basil, cheese, garlic, chili, NaNa sweet tangy sauce.
Chickpea Curry Puff $9.00
Vegan. Chickpea, potato, carrot, coconut cream curry gravy served with sweet onion relish
Roti Bread & Curry $7.00
Grilled thin roti bread, coconut yellow curry dipping.
Crispy Veggie Cake | Vegan $8.00
Gluten Free; Rice Flour, Chive served with Spicy Sweet Vinaigrette Sauce
Fried Wonton $8.00
Pork mixed shrimp wonton served with sweet chili sauce
Coco Lemongrass Chicken Puff $10.00
Medium Spicy. NANA SIGNATURE Coconut Lemongrass Chicken. All-natural ground white meat chicken, lemongrass chili paste, coconut cream. Served with onion sweet radish.

Chef's Recommendations
Alaska Blue Crab Fried Rice $19.00
Gluten-free. Rice, Alaskan blue crab, egg, scallion.
Bangkok Beef $18.00
Gluten-free. Marinated flank steak, tomato, onion, special house made beef paste. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Black Pepper Beef $18.00
Gluten-free. Marinated Flank Steak in fresh black pepper, white onion, bell pepper sauteed to perfection. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Cashew Nut Chili Jam $16.00
Gluten-free. House made chili jam, white onion, bell pepper, cashew nut. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Flaming Green Bean $16.00
Gluten-free. Spicy. Indian long bean, house roast chili jam, sprinkled with kaffir lime leaf. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
General Tso Sauce $16.00
Gluten-free. Wok sauteed all natural marinated chicken with tamarind General Tso sauce served with a side of steamed broccoli. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Kao Soi Noodles $16.00
All natural chicken. Most famous noodle from the Northern part of Thailand, house made egg noodle in an aromatic yellow curry soup.
Pineapple Fried Rice $16.00
Gluten-free. Contain Cashew Nut. Marinated chicken, raisin, white onion, pineapple, cashew nut, scallion, wok sauteed in yellow curry seasoning.
Rama Peanut Gravy $16.00
Gluten-free. All natural marinated chicken, steamed broccoli, house made peanut gravy. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Traditional Sauteed Asian Broccoli $16.00
Gluten-free. All natural marinated chicken sauteed in a fresh garlic, yellow bean and steak sauce. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Southern Style Chicken $16.00
Gluten-free, all natural chicken. Spicy. Famous dish from the Southern part of Thailand, ground ABF chicken sauteed in a lemongrass infusion paste, Bird's Eye chili, kaffir lime leaf. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Steamed Mixed Vegetables Ginger Vinaigrette $16.00
Gluten Free and Vegan. Served with ginger vinaigrette on the side *Sesame oil in side sauce
Tropical Mango Chutney $16.00
Gluten-free. Spicy. Sauteed with Champagne mango in a mango chutney chili fusion create a delicious sweet sour tangy flavor. Served with Jasmine white rice or brown rice.

NaNa Thai Street Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Family-friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

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NaNa Thai Street Location

NaNa Thai Street

New York New York County New York East 21st Street

31 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010, USA

NaNa Thai Street Reviews

An average rating of ★4.6 from 867 user reviews.

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Zero Stars — The Worst “Basil Fried Rice” I’ve Ever SeenThis is what I got for basil fried rice, and I honestly feel robbed. Look at it — it’s a complete joke. The chicken is hard, dry, and completely unseasoned. It’s not tender, not juicy, and definitely not edible. The rice is overly salty, and there’s barely any basil — how can you call it basil fried rice when the basil is missing? It looks like someone just threw rice and eggs together without a second of care.And to top it off, they had the nerve to include a spoiled slice of lime and a tiny sauce cup that came completely empty, just like in the photo. Empty! Who does that? The entire dish screams careless preparation and zero pride.I couldn’t even finish it — it went straight into the garbage. Nothing about this plate says Thai food. I’m genuinely disgusted and disappointed.If you value your money, don’t order from here. Go to Thai Food Near Me instead — they actually serve flavorful, authentic food. I’ve eaten there before and even brought a colleague who said it was the best Thai she’s ever had.This was a total waste of time, money, and appetite. Never again.
October 04 · Margael Joasil
My food was NOT great! I got "Fire Grilled BBQ chicken over rice" and it was completely bland. No barbecue sauce or spice at all! It was just plain white chicken with a bunch of mayo and sweet and sour sauce on top. It didn't taste bad but describing this as BBQ chicken is ridiculous :(
September 14 · Sophie Hachten
This is a cute Thai place. Pretty good food. We got yellow curry, veggie spring rolls, pad Thai and drunken noodles. The taste was pretty good, not like amazing, but good for filling a craving. Not bad prices either. The seating area is tiny though. Most people get their food to go so just keep that in mind if you ever visit. Solid 7/10.
March 30 · Jade Gonzalez
Fast, delicious, affordable. Great hole-in-the-wall. We got the lemongrass chicken and basil pork. Both excellent.
May 02 · Justin Elbert
Great neighborhood spot for a delicious and quick meal. Came upon it on a walk around the neighborhood and decided to pick up dinner. The food was ready quickly. The menu is fairly extensive and has something for everyone. The food is very delicious - the crab fried rice was succulent and light. The drunk man noodles was just perfect - well seasoned, balanced while not being overly spicy. This is now my new go to spot for Thai food in the neighborhood! Can't wait to try the rest of their menu!
June 11 · Sunshine Bytheshore