Zabb PuTawn: Authentic Northern and Northeastern Thai Cuisine on NYC's Upper East Side

Zabb PuTawn Introduce

For New Yorkers seeking a truly authentic and deeply flavorful Thai dining experience, look no further than Zabb PuTawn. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, this Thai and Southeast Asian restaurant is more than just a local spot; it’s a culinary destination, celebrated for bringing the distinct, bold, and often spicy flavors of Northern and Northeastern (Isan) Thailand right to Manhattan. Unlike many Americanized Thai eateries, Zabb PuTawn, meaning “deliciousness from Thailand” (or 'Craveably Delicious' by some accounts), stands out by specializing in regional delicacies that are hard to find elsewhere in the city. The foundation of this remarkable authenticity comes from the Michelin-starred expertise of Chef Therdtus “Tony” Rittaprom, who learned to cook from his parents in the Isan region.

Chef Tony Rittaprom is renowned for his unapologetically genuine Isan fare. His previous work at Zabb Elee in Queens earned a coveted Michelin star, and Zabb PuTawn continues this tradition, combining classic Isan favorites with Northern Thai specialties like larb moo kua. The restaurant prides itself on delivering consistent, high-quality food, which customers frequently praise for its 'authentic flavors' and spice levels that genuinely reflect traditional Thai cooking. Whether you're a long-time fan of Thai cuisine or eager to explore beyond the usual Pad Thai, Zabb PuTawn promises a warm, cozy atmosphere and a menu brimming with unique and exciting dishes, all while offering excellent, fast service.

This welcoming restaurant offers a casual and cozy ambiance, often described as intimate, making it a perfect place for locals to gather for a meal. The decor is clean, focusing the attention squarely on the exceptional food. It’s popular for both lunch and dinner, and is considered a great option for solo diners. The focus on genuine Thai flavors is consistently mentioned in customer feedback, confirming its reputation as one of the best and most authentic Thai spots on the Upper East Side—and arguably in the entire city.

Location and Accessibility

Zabb PuTawn is conveniently situated in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York, making it an accessible spot for residents and visitors alike.

The exact address is:

1584 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA.

This location on 1st Avenue ensures it is central and well-connected within the neighborhood. While dedicated parking is not available, paid street parking can typically be found nearby. For patrons with mobility concerns, the restaurant is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating. Its prime UES location, coupled with the quality of its authentic cuisine, makes it a favored local gem.

Services Offered

Zabb PuTawn provides a range of flexible services to accommodate the busy schedules and dining preferences of New Yorkers:

Dine-in: Enjoy the casual, cozy atmosphere and full table service for both lunch and dinner.
Takeout: Conveniently pick up your order to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine at home or on the go.
Delivery: Offers quick and reliable delivery services, including a no-contact option for maximum convenience and safety.
Reservations: The restaurant accepts reservations, which are highly recommended, especially during peak dining hours.
Payment Options: Accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for easy transactions.

The service is consistently praised by customers for being fast, friendly, and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience, whether you choose to eat in or order out.

Features / Highlights

Zabb PuTawn is distinguished by several key features that set it apart in the competitive NYC dining scene:

Authentic Regional Thai Cuisine: Specializes in hard-to-find Northern Thai and Northeastern (Isan) dishes, going beyond standard Thai-American fare.
Michelin-Starred Pedigree: Helmed by Chef Therdtus “Tony” Rittaprom, a Michelin-starred chef, guaranteeing a level of culinary excellence and authenticity.
Award-Winning Dish: The Gaeng Hunglay Ribs, a Northern-style stew ribs dish, is an award-winner, showcasing the depth of the menu.
Excellent Beverage Selection: Features a great selection of drinks, including the highly recommended Thai Iced Tea and a variety of alcoholic options such as beer and wine.
Inclusive Offerings: The menu includes healthy options, comfort food, small plates, and dedicated vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring a choice for almost every dietary need.
Welcoming Atmosphere: The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, making it a great place for friends, families (good for kids), and locals.
Speed and Reliability: Known for fast and reliable service, whether dining in or utilizing their famously quick delivery for those rush-hour cravings.
Menu Diversity: Offers a deep and varied menu, including unique items like Som Tum Pu Plara (Fermented Crab Papaya Salad), Kow Soi Gai (Chiangmai Chicken Curry Noodle), and various authentic ground meat salads (Laab) and grilled meats (Yang).

Contact Information

To make a reservation, place an order, or inquire about the menu, here is the necessary contact information:

Address: 1584 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

Phone: (212) 988-8800

Mobile Phone: +1 212-988-8800

What is Worth Choosing

Choosing Zabb PuTawn means choosing an uncompromised journey into the regional flavors of Thailand without leaving New York City. The restaurant’s greatest strength is its commitment to authenticity, spearheaded by Chef Tony's background. For the local New Yorker tired of overly sweet, standard Thai takeout, this is a breath of fresh, spicy air.

It is worth choosing for the sheer depth of the menu, particularly the Jarn Ded (Northern & Northeastern Thai Delicacies) section. Dishes like Gaeng Om (Isan Style Soup) and Naem Gradook Moo (Deep-Fried Fermented Pork Ribs) offer a culinary experience rarely found in the US. Even familiar items, like the Green Curry (Gaeng Kio Wan) and Pad Thai, are prepared with attention to detail and traditional, robust flavors that stand out. Patrons consistently rave about the "best Panang Curry" and the authentic spice levels that are customizable but true to tradition—be sure to specify your heat preference!

In addition to the main courses, don't miss the starters like the crispy Spring Rolls or the savory Sai Grog Isan (Isan Sausage). Dessert highlights, such as the classic Mango Sticky Rice or the traditional Thai Coconut Custard (Kanom Tuay), provide a perfect, sweet finish. For a refreshing beverage, the Thai Iced Coffee or Thai Iced Tea is a 'must-try' favorite among regulars, often cited as the best in the area. With reasonable pricing for the high-quality, authentic ingredients, a dedicated, friendly staff, and the convenience of being a central Upper East Side location, Zabb PuTawn is a superb choice for a dependable, delicious, and truly genuine Thai meal in New York.

Zabb PuTawn Food & drink

Starters (Aharn Wang)
Tub Gai Ping $12.00
Grilled marinated chicken livers served with jaew sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Crispy Veggie Dumplings $11.00
Vegan. Fried veggie dumplings served with sweet chili sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Crispy Spring Rolls $12.00
Fried vegetable rolls with Thai sweet chili sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Karipap (Curry Puffs) 3 Pcs $12.00
A classic Thai snack; golden fried pastries packed with curried potato
Sai Grog Isan (Isan Sausage) $16.00
Pork sausage served with fresh ginger, roasted peanuts, red onion, fresh cabbage, and fresh Thai chilies.
Moo Ping - 3 Skewers $16.00
Grilled Pork (3 skewers). A daily Thai favorite grilled pork served w/spicy Jaew dipping sauce
Kanom Jeeb (Steamed) 4 Pcs $13.00
Steamed Pork & Shrimp Dumplings w/sweet & sour soy sauce.
Peek Gai Tod $16.00
Fried marinated chicken wings with chili sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Fried Tofu $11.00
Fried tofu with sweet chili sauce topped with ground peanut. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Thai Spicy Wings $16.00
Spicy. Fried marinated chicken wings, Thai style with sriracha spicy sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Kui Chai Tod $12.00
Deep-fried chive cake with sweet black soy sauce.
Sai Oua $20.00
Pork sausage served w/fresh ginger, roasted peanuts, red onion, fresh cabbage, and fresh Thai chilies
Kanom Jeeb (Fried) 4 Pcs $13.00
Fried Pork & Shrimp Dumplings w/ sweet chili sauce. (4 pcs)

Ground Meat Salads ( Laab)
Larb Moo Kua (Phayao Spice Pork ) $22.00
Spicy. A Northern Thai favorite: minced pork, liver, and skin with roasted spices from Phayao, including shrimp paste, Thai chilies, and wild northern Thai mah Kwan peppercorns. Spicy ground meat salad with Northern and Northeastern flavors.
Larb Gai (Isan Chicken) $18.00
Spicy. Mint chicken, Thai chilies, red onion, roasted rice powder, fish sauce, and lime juice. Spicy ground meat salad with Northern and Northeastern flavors.
Larb Moo (Isan Pork Salad) $18.00
Spicy. Mint pork, Thai chilies, red onion, roasted rice powder, fish sauce, and lime juice. Spicy ground meat salad with Northern and Northeastern flavors.

Grilled (Yang)
Kor Moo Yang $20.00
Grilled marinated pork jowl served with spicy jaew dipping sauce.
Nuer Yang $24.00
Grilled marinated beef served with spicy jaew dipping sauce.
Gai Yang $18.00
Grilled marinated chicken served with spicy jaew dipping sauce and sweet chili sauce.

Desserts (Kanom)
Thai Coconut Custard (Kanom Tuay) (3 Cups) $9.00
Rice flour, palm sugar, and coconut milk.

Rice (Kow)
Quinoa Brown Rice Mix (Kow Glong Quinoa) $4.50
Jasmine Rice (Kow Suay) $3.50
Sticky Rice (Kow Nio) $4.50

Curries (Gaeng)
Green Curry (Gaeng Kio Wan) $20.00
Green curry with Thai eggplant, bell pepper, basil, kaffir lime leaf, coconut milk, and choice of meat, served with rice or kanom jeen (rice vermicelli).
Panang Curry (Gaeng Panang) $20.00
Panang curry with bell pepper, lime leaf, coconut milk, and choice of meat, served with rice.

Pad & Rad Kow
Kow Pad Sapparod $24.00
Pineapple Fried Rice. Fried rice w/egg, chicken, shrimps, pineapple cashew nuts, raisins, and scallions
Kow Mun Gai $20.00
Classic Thai comfort food : Steamed chicken over ginger rice w/Thai herbal ginger sauce
Pad Thai Pu $26.00
Crab Meat Pad Thai Thin rice noodles stir fried w/bean sprouts, chives, egg, tamarind, preserved radish, and crab meat
Pad See Eew $19.00
Broad rice noodles with Chinese broccoli and egg, sautéed with sweet dark soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Kow Pad $19.00
Classic Thai fried rice w/egg, and scallions
Kana $19.00
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce, served with jasmine rice.
Kow Moo Dang $20.00
Roasted five-spice marinated pork, sweet sausage, served with sesame gravy, boiled egg, and rice.
Gaprow $19.00
Spicy. Stir-fried ground meat with basil, chilies, garlic, bell pepper, and basil leaves served with jasmine rice.
Kratiem $19.00
Stir-fried with garlic and pepper sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
Kow Mun Gai Tod $20.00
Fried marinated chicken over ginger rice with sweet chili sauce.
Pad Pakruam $19.00
Stir-fried mixed vegetables with garlic sauce, served with rice. *add porched egg +$1
Basil Fried Rice $19.00
Spicy basil fried Rice w/chilies, garlic, bell pepper, and basil sauce.
Kow Pad Pu $28.00
Fried rice with egg, scallions, and crab meat.
Pad Kee Mao $19.00
Drunken noodle. Broad noodles, mixed vegetables, wild ginger, pickled peppercorns, sautéed with spicy basil sauce
Pad Phed $19.00
Herbal Red Curry Stir-fry Over Rice. Stir fried Thai eggplant, peppercorn, bell pepper, basil, wild ginger in red curry paste, served with jasmine rice.
Pad Thai $19.00
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, chives, egg, tamarind, preserved radish, and ground peanuts.
Kow Moo Grob $24.00
Crispy pork belly and sweet sausage, served with sesame gravy, boiled egg, and rice.

Noodle Soup (Guay Tio)
Guay Tio Naam Tok (Noodles In Dark Soup) $18.00
Thin rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, and cilantro in spicy herb broth enriched with blood.
Bamee Pu Moo Dang (Egg Noodles With Roasted Pork & Crab Meat) $20.00
Egg noodles, roasted pork, crab meat, bok choy, scallion, and cilantro in clear meat broth with ground peanut.
Yen Ta Fo Talay (Red Miso Noodle Soup) $20.00
Broad rice noodles in red soybean paste broth with fried fish balls, shrimps, squids, fried tofu, white fungus, crispy wonton, cilantro, and bok choy.
Guay Tio Tom Yum (Noodles In Spicy Soup) $18.00
Spicy. Thin rice noodles, ground pork, fried fish balls, crispy wonton, and ground peanut in spicy sour broth.
Guay Tio Naam Sai (Noodles In Light Soup) $18.00
Thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and scallions in clear broth.

Rice (Kow)
Quinoa Brown Rice Mix (Kow Glong Quinoa) $5.00
Sticky Rice (Kow Nio) $5.00
Jasmine Rice (Kow Suay) $4.00

Papaya salad (Som Tum)
Som Tum Pu Plara $20.00
The very essence of isan: shredded green papaya, pla ra (fermented anchovy paste), pu dong (fermented blue crab), palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, and Thai eggplant.
Som Tum Avocado $18.00
Shredded green papaya with avocado, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, and tomato.
Som Tum Thai $18.00
Shredded green papaya with roasted peanuts, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, tomato, and dried shrimp.
Som Tum Thai Kai Kem $20.00
Salted Duck Egg Papaya Salad. Shredded green papaya salad w/salted duck egg, roasted peanuts, dried shrimp, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, and tomato
Som Tum Zabb PuTawn $20.00
Chef Tony's special combo. Shredded green papaya with kanom jeen noodles (rice vermicelli), palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, shrimp, BBQ pork, and pork crackling.

Starters (Aharn Wang)
Mango Salad With Shrimp $17.00
Vegetarian. Mango, shrimps, lemongrass, red onion, lime leaf, scallion, cilantro, chili, tomato, cashew nut, and yum sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Steamed (Jeeb ) 4 Pcs $12.00
Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings with sweet and sour soy sauce .
Thai Spicy Wings $15.00
Spicy. Fried marinated chicken wings, Thai style with sriracha spicy sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Moo Ping (3 Skewers Grilled Pork) $14.00
A daily Thai favorite served with spicy jaew dipping sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Sai Grog Isan (Isan Sausage) $12.00
Pork sausage served with fresh ginger, roasted peanuts, red onion, fresh cabbage, and fresh Thai chilies. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Kui Chai Tod (Fried Chive Cake) $9.00
Vegetarian. Deep-fried chive cake with sweet black soy sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Karipap (Curry Puffs) (3 Pcs) $11.00
Vegetarian. A classic Thai snack. Golden-fried pastries packed with curried potato. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Peek Gai Tod $14.00
Fried marinated chicken wings with chili sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Crispy Veggie Dumplings $11.00
Vegan. Fried veggie dumplings served with sweet chili sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Sai Oua (Northern Sausage) $19.00
Spicy. An isan classic minced pork shoulder with lemongrass, garlic, dry red chilies, kaffir lime leaf, and fresh turmeric. Served with peanuts, red onion, and ginger. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Crispy Spring Rolls $12.00
Fried vegetable rolls with Thai sweet chili sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Fried (Jeeb) 4 Pcs $12.00
Fried pork and shrimp dumplings with sweet chili sauce.
Mango Salad With Avocado $17.00
Mango, avocado, lemongrass, red onion, lime leaf, scallion, cilantro, chili, tomato, cashew nut, and yum sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Tod Mun Pla $9.00
Thai-style fried fish cakes served with sweet chili sauce, ground peanut, and cucumber. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Tub Gai Ping $9.00
Grilled marinated chicken livers served with jaew sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Muuk Yang (Grilled Squid) $17.00
Grilled marinated squid served with seafood sauce. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.
Fried Tofu $9.00
Fried tofu with sweet chili sauce topped with ground peanut. We bring you simple Thai food from daily life on the street from Thailand to NYC.

Desserts (Kanom)
Mango Sticky Rice $16.00
Thai classic mango sticky rice topped with Mung beans and salted coconut milk.
Thai Coconut Custard (Kanom Tuay) (3 Cups) $11.00
Rice flour, palm sugar, and coconut milk.
Sweet Sticky Rice (Kow Tom Mud) $11.00
Sweet coconut sticky rice with taro or banana assorted.

Menu - Northern & Northeastern Thai Delicacies (Jarn Ded)
Tom Zabb Gradook Moo (Spicy Isan Pork Rib Soup) $18.00
Spicy. Dark meat chicken, cabbage, Thai eggplant, and dill in a spicy dark broth flavored with dried chili, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, pumpkin, and shallot.
Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Jowl) $20.00
Grilled succulent pork neck with spicy jaew dipping sauce.
Kow Soi Gai (Chiangmai Chicken Curry Noodle) $20.00
Egg noodle in coconut chicken curry served with crispy egg noodles, pickled cabbage, red onion, and lime.
Goong Chae Num Pla (Raw Shrimp Salad) $20.00
Shrimp marinated in fish sauce, chilies, and lime juice. Served with bitter melon and mint leaves.
Tom Zabb Teen Gai (Spicy Isan Chicken Feet Soup) $18.00
Spicy. Chicken feet in spicy lemongrass broth with celery.
Naem Gradook Moo (Deep-Fried Fermented Pork Ribs) $16.00
Isan style, cured with sticky rice, garlic, and salt. Served with fresh ginger, red onion, and roasted peanuts.
Naam Prik Ong (Northern Thai Pork & Ong Curry) $20.00
Ground pork stir-fried with dried chilies, salt, garlic, lemongrass, and tomato. Served with sticky rice, pork crackling, and steamed vegetables.
Chef Tony's Gaeng Hunglay Ribs $28.00
Chef Tony's Winning award from Rib King NYC 2022; Gaeng Hunglay ribs, Northern style stew ribs w/ ginger, pickled, garlic, tamarind juice and aromatic Hunglay curry.
Gaeng Om (Lao Style Soup) $17.00
Dark meat chicken, cabbage, Thai eggplant, and dill in a spicy dark broth flavored with dried chili, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, pumpkin, and shallot.
Kanom Jeen Num Ngio (Rice Vermicelli & Spare Ribs Curry ) $19.00
Rice vermicelli, ground pork, ribs, and tomato chili broth. Served with pickled cabbage, beansprout, cilantro, and fried garlic.
Tum Kanoon (Northern Style Jackfruit) $20.00
Spicy stir-fried young jackfruit mashed with tomatoes, chilies, kaffir lime leaf topped with fried garlic. Served with sticky rice and pork crackling.

From the Wok & Over Rice Dishes (Pad & Rad Kow)
Pad Kana $19.00
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce, served with jasmine rice.
Kow Pad $19.00
Fried rice with egg and scallions.
Kow Moo Dang $19.00
Roasted five-spice marinated pork, sweet sausage, served with sesame gravy, boiled egg, and rice.
Pad Kratiem $19.00
Stir-fried with garlic and pepper sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
Pad Thai Pu $28.00
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, chives, egg, tamarind, preserved radish, and crab meat.
Pad Phed $19.00
Stir-fried thai eggplant, peppercorn, bell pepper, basil, and wild ginger in spicy curry paste, served with jasmine rice.
Pad Paak Ruam $19.00
Stir-fried mixed vegetables with garlic sauce, served with jasmine rice.
Pad See Eew $19.00
Broad rice noodles with Chinese broccoli and egg, sautéed with sweet dark soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Pad Kee Mao $19.00
Broad noodles, mixed vegetables, wild ginger, and pickled peppercorns, sautéed with spicy basil sauce.
Pad Thai $19.00
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, chives, egg, tamarind, preserved radish, and ground peanuts.
Pad Gaprow $19.00
Spicy. Stir-fried ground meat with basil, chilies, garlic, bell pepper, and basil leaves served with jasmine rice.
Kow Mun Gai Tod $19.00
Fried marinated chicken over ginger rice with sweet chili sauce.
Basil Fried Rice $19.00
Spicy. Fried rice with chilies, garlic, bell pepper, and basil sauce.
Kow Pad Sapparod $22.00
Fried rice with egg, chicken, shrimps, cashew nuts, raisins, and scallions.
Kow Moo Grob $24.00
Fried pork belly and sweet sausage, served with sesame gravy, boiled egg, and rice.
Kow Pad Pu $28.00
Fried rice with egg, scallions, and crab meat.
Kow Mun Gai $19.00
The Thai comfort food classic: steamed chicken over ginger rice with Thai herbal ginger sauce.

Fish & Duck
Pad Gaprow (Basil Sauce) $26.00
Thai spicy basil sauce with bell pepper and onion. Served with rice.
Ma Kham (Tamarind Sauce) $26.00
Special tamarind sauce, topped with fried red onion, served with rice.
Pad Phed (Curry Sauce) $26.00
Thai eggplant, pickled peppercorns, bell pepper, basil, and wild ginger with spicy curry paste. Served with rice.
Rad Prik (Chili Garlic Sauce) $26.00
Tamarind-based sauce with chili, garlic, bell pepper, and basil, served with rice.

Fish & Duck (Pla & Ped)
Rad Prik (Chili Garlic Sauce) $28.00
Tamarind-based sauce with chili, garlic, bell pepper, and basil, served with rice.
Ma Kham (Tamarind Sauce) $28.00
Special tamarind sauce, topped with fried red onion, served with rice.
Pad Gaprow $28.00
Thai spicy basil sauce with bell pepper and onion. Served with rice.
Pad Phed $28.00
Thai eggplant, pickled peppercorns, bell pepper, basil, and wild ginger with spicy curry paste. Served with rice.

Lunch Special
Pad Gaprow (L) $19.00
Ga prow over rice. Stir-fried basil sauce with chili, garlic and ground chicken, pork or tofu. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad Paak Ruam (L) $19.00
Puuk ruam over rice stir-fried mix vegetable with garlic sauce. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad Kratiem (L) $19.00
Kratiem over rice stir-fried garlic and pepper sauce with choice of protein or mixed vegetable. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad Thai (L) $19.00
Thin rice noodles, bean sprout, chive, egg, and ground peanut sautéed with sweet tamarind sauce. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Kow Mun Gai Tod (L) $19.00
Fried marinated chicken over ginger rice with sweet chili sauce. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad Phed (L) $19.00
Herbal red curry stir-fry over rice. Stir-fried Thai eggplant, peppercorn, bell pepper, basil, wild ginger in spicy curry paste. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad Kee Mao (L) $19.00
Flat rice noodle, mixed veggie, wild ginger, pickled peppercorn, bell pepper, sautéed with spicy basil sauce. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Basil Fried Rice (L) $19.00
Spicy basil fried rice with ground chicken, pork, tofu, or mixed veggie. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (L) $19.00
Thin rice noodle, beansprout, ground pork, fried fish ball, scallion, cilantro, ground peanut, and crispy wonton in spicy sour meat broth. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad See Eew (L) $19.00
Flat rice noodle, Chinese broccoli, egg sautéed with sweet dark soy sauce. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Kow Pad (L) $19.00
Fried rice with egg, scallion, and choice of your protein or veggie. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Kow Mun Gai (L) $19.00
The classic Thai comfort food: steamed chicken over ginger rice with Thai herbal ginger sauce. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.
Pad Kana (L) $19.00
Ka na over rice stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce with choice of chicken, pork, or tofu. Served with starter and appetizer of your choices.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Kreung Deum)
Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen) $5.50
Classic milky Thai iced tea.
Thai Iced Coffee (Gah Fae Yen) $5.50
Classic milky Thai iced coffee.
Soda (Num Ud Lom) $2.50
Thai Iced Tea With Almond Milk $5.50
Thai Hibiscus Juice (Num Krajiab) $5.00
Thai Iced Tea With Lime (Cha Manow) $5.50
Thai iced tea with lime juice.
Thai Lemonade (Num Manow) $5.00

Spicy Salad (Yum)
Yum Pu Dong (Fermented Blue Crab) $22.00
Spicy. Pu dong (fermented blue crab) with lemongrass, mint, ginger, red onion, chilies, fish sauce, and lime juice.
Yum Talay (Seafood Salad) $20.00
Spicy. Mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, and mussels) with onion, tomato, chilies, fish sauce, and lime juice.
Yum Woon Sen (Glass Noodle) $18.00
Spicy. Glass noodle with ground pork, shrimp, tomato, chilies, fish sauce, onion, celery, and lime juice.
Yum Naem Kow Tod (Crispy Rice & Soured Pork Sausage) $22.00
Spicy. Double fried rice croquettes with cured pork sausage, kaffir lime, ginger, chilies, mint, and roasted peanuts.

Spicy Milky Soup (Tom Yum Num Kon)
Tom Yum Tao Hoo (Tofu) $19.00
Soft tofu in spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.
Tom Yum Goong (Shrimp) $22.00
Spicy. Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.
Tom Yum Pak (Mixed Vegetables) $19.00
Mixed veggies in spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.
Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $20.00
Sliced chicken in spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.

Noodle Soups (Guay Tio)
Yen Ta Fo Noodle Soup $20.00
Broad rice noodles in red soybean paste broth with fried fish balls, shrimps, squids, fried tofu, white fungus, crispy wonton, cilantro, and bok choy.
Bamee Pu Moo Dang $20.00
Egg noodles, roasted pork, crab meat, bok choy, scallion, and cilantro in clear meat broth with ground peanut.
Tom Yum Noodles Soup $19.00
Spicy. Thin rice noodles, ground pork, fried fish balls, crispy wonton, and ground peanut in spicy sour broth.
Num Sai Noodles Soup $19.00
Thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and scallions in clear broth.
Num Tok Noodles Soup $19.00
Thin rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, and cilantro in spicy herb broth enriched with blood.

Grilled (Yang)
Nuer Yang (Beef) $30.00
Grilled marinated beef served with spicy jaew dipping sauce.
Muuk Yang (Squid) $20.00
Grilled squid serve with sea food dipping sauce.
Tub Gai Ping $12.00
Grilled marinated chicken livers with spicy jaew dipping sauce.
Gai Yang (Chicken) $20.00
Grilled marinated chicken served with spicy jaew dipping sauce and sweet chili sauce.

Curries (Gaeng)
Panang Curry (Gaeng Panang) $20.00
Panang curry with bell pepper, lime leaf, coconut milk, and choice of meat, served with rice.
Green Curry (Gaeng Kio Wan) $20.00
Green curry with Thai eggplant, bell pepper, basil, kaffir lime leaf, coconut milk, and choice of meat, served with rice or kanom jeen (rice vermicelli).

Spicy Ground Meat Salad (Larb)
Larb Moo (Isan Pork Salad) $16.00
Spicy. Mint pork, Thai chilies, red onion, roasted rice powder, fish sauce, and lime juice. Spicy ground meat salad with Northern and Northeastern flavors.
Larb Gai (Isan Chicken) $16.00
Spicy. Mint chicken, Thai chilies, red onion, roasted rice powder, fish sauce, and lime juice. Spicy ground meat salad with Northern and Northeastern flavors.
Larb Moo Kua (Phayao Spice Pork ) $20.00
Spicy. A Northern Thai favorite: minced pork, liver, and skin with roasted spices from Phayao, including shrimp paste, Thai chilies, and wild northern Thai mah Kwan peppercorns. Spicy ground meat salad with Northern and Northeastern flavors.

Isan Meat Salads (Naam Tok)
Goi Nuer (Beef Tartare) $30.00
Minted raw beef, Thai chili & roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Kor Moo Naam Tok (Grilled Pork Jowl Salad) $20.00
Grilled pork jowl,Thai chili & roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Tub Wan (Pork Liver Salad) $20.00
Thai chilies, roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nuer Naam Tok (Steak Salad) $30.00
Grilled steak, Thai chili & roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

Spicy Milky Soup (Tom Yum Naam Kon)
Tom Yum Goong (Shrimp) $21.00
Spicy. Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.
Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $20.00
Spicy. Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.
Tom Yum Paak (Mixed Vegetables) $19.00
Spicy. Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.
Tom Yum Tao Hoo (Tofu) $19.00
Spicy. Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, tomato, celery, and milk.

Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Som Tum Pu Plara $19.00
The very essence of isan: shredded green papaya, pla ra (fermented anchovy paste), pu dong (fermented blue crab), palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, and Thai eggplant.
Som Tum Zabb PuTawn $19.00
Chef Tony's special combo. Shredded green papaya with kanom jeen noodles (rice vermicelli), palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, shrimp, BBQ pork, and pork crackling.
Som Tum Thai Sai Pu (Thai Papaya Salad With Fermented Blue Crabs) $19.00
Shredded green papaya, pu dong (fermented blue crab), palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, tomato, roasted peanuts, and dried shrimp.
Som Tum Avocado $17.00
Shredded green papaya with avocado, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, and tomato.
Som Tum Thai $17.00
Shredded green papaya with roasted peanuts, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, tomato, and dried shrimp.
Som Tum Pu $19.00
Shredded green papaya with pu dong (fermented blue crabs), palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, Thai eggplant, tomato, and long bean.
Som Tum Thai Kai Kem (Salted Duck Egg Papaya Salad) ( $17.00
Shredded green papaya salad with salted duck egg, roasted peanuts, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime, chilies, garlic, long bean, and tomato.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Kreung Deum)
Thai Hibiscus Juice (Num Krajiab) $5.00
Thai Iced Coffee (Gah Fae Yen) $6.00
Classic milky Thai iced coffee.
Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen) $6.00
Classic milky Thai iced tea.
Thai Iced Tea With Almond Milk $6.00
Thai Iced Tea With Lime (Cha Manow) $6.00
Thai iced tea with lime juice.
Soda (Num Ud Lom) $3.00
Thai Lemonade $6.00

Fried (Tod)
Peek Gai Tod $12.00
Fried marinated wings: regular with Thai sweet chili sauce or spicy with no sauce.

Spicy Salad (Yum)
Yum Talay (Seafood Salad) $17.00
Spicy. Mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, and mussels) with onion, tomato, chilies, fish sauce, and lime juice.
Yum Pu Dong (Fermented Blue Crab) $22.00
Spicy. Pu dong (fermented blue crab) with lemongrass, mint, ginger, red onion, chilies, fish sauce, and lime juice.
Yum Naem Kow Tod (Crispy Rice & Soured Pork Sausage) $17.00
Spicy. Double fried rice croquettes with cured pork sausage, kaffir lime, ginger, chilies, mint, and roasted peanuts.
Yum Woon Sen (Glass Noodle) $17.00
Spicy. Glass noodle with ground pork, shrimp, tomato, chilies, fish sauce, onion, celery, and lime juice.

Menu - Northern & Northeastern Thai Delicacies (Jarn Ded)
Kor Moo Yang $20.00
Grilled succulent pork jowl w/ spicy jaew dipping sauce
Tom Zabb Teen Gai $20.00
Spicy Isan Chicken Feet Soup. Chicken feet in spicy lemongrass broth w/ celery
Naem Gradook Moo $20.00
Deep Fried Fermented Pork Ribs. Isan style, cured with sticky rice, garlic, and salt. Served w/fresh ginger, red onion, and roasted peanuts
Gaeng Hunglay Ribs $28.00
Chef Tony's Winning award from Rib King NYC 2022; Gaeng Hunglay ribs, Northern style stew ribs w/ ginger, pickled, garlic, tamarind juice and aromatic Hunglay curry.
Ong $22.00
Northern Thai Pork & Ong Curry. Ground pork stir fried w/ dried chilies, salt, garlic, lemongrass and tomato. Served w/ sticky rice, pork crackling, and steamed vegetables.
Gaeng Om $22.00
Isan Style Soup. Dark meat chicken, cabbage, Thai eggplant, and dill in a spicy dark broth flavored with dried chili, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, pumpkin, and shallot.
Kanom Jeen Num Ngio $22.00
Rice Vermicelli & Spare Ribs Curry (Northern Style). Rice vermicelli, ground pork, ribs, and tomato chili broth. Served w/ pickled cabbage, beansprout, cilantro, and fried garlic.
Kow Soi Gai $22.00
Chiangmai Chicken Curry Noodle. Egg noodle in coconut chicken curry, served with crispy egg noodles, pickled cabbage, red onion, and lime
Tom Zabb Gradook Moo $22.00
Spicy Isan Pork Rib Soup. Spare ribs in spicy lemongrass broth w/mushroom, basil, red onion, and roasted rice powder
Goong Chae Num Pla $20.00
Raw Shrimp Salad. Marinated shrimps in fish sauce, chilies, and lime juice. Served w/ bitter melon and mint leaves.

Isan Grilled Meat Salad (Naam Tok)
Tub Wan (Pork Liver) $19.00
Thai chilies, roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nuer Naam Tok (Steak) $26.00
Thai chilies, roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Kor Moo Naam Tok (Pork Jowl) $22.00
Grilled Pork Jowl, Thai chilies, roasted rice powder, kaffir lime leaf, mint, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

Zabb PuTawn Details

Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great tea selection

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
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Table service

Amenities
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy

Crowd
Locals

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

Parking
Paid street parking

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Zabb PuTawn Location

Zabb PuTawn

New York New York County New York 1st Avenue

1584 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

Zabb PuTawn Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 419 user reviews.

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This Thai spot delivers excellent food with bold, authentic flavors. The papaya salad had the perfect spice level and was incredibly fresh. Service was outstanding—friendly, fast, and attentive. A great choice for flavorful Thai cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere.
May 17 · Yossi L
Came here for dinner and I could say that it’s one of the best Thai places I’ve been to. The staff is very accommodating and attentive. It was indeed a pleasant experience dining in Zabb Putawn.Also, their Thai Iced Coffee is a must try!! 😋
April 23 · Sophia
Came here last night and was so impressed by how delicious every dish was. I got the northern style pork rib stew and I swear it’s my new favorite comfort meal. The meat is so tender, falls right off the bone. The sticky rice with the stew was unreal. The service was amazing. Water was refilled as we sweat through the spice 🤣 If you can’t handle spice, I recommend getting mild. We were too ambitious and got medium. OH and the pork jowl. HOLY. It was life changing. Please get both. Thank you for such a great experience! My boyfriend and I enjoyed it a lot ❤️
December 11 · Vivian Ann
Visited this past weekend twice and this place did not disappoint! I love Thai food and have eaten the real deal in Thailand. This is one of the most authentic Thai restaurants I’ve been to. The spice level and flavors really hit the spot. When the server brought out the 4 mini side chili powder and sauces, I was in heaven. 😍 The chef special papaya salad was phenomenal! Everything was delicious. Only minor negative was no meatballs in the noodle soups. Otherwise loved this place!
July 27 · Jia Yaj
Update: I’ve been eating here every other week for months.. and I’m so disappointed today. I ordered dinner which was crispy rice with soured pork. There was some stony substance in there. I’m not sure what it is.. but I couldn’t eat it. It was like sand everywhere.. This was disappointing. More than half my order was just lettuce.This is the first time I’m leaving a review for a restaurant.The first time I visited this place was a week ago.. We ordered quite a bit and every single thing was spot on! I am very picky about eating at places and this spot has to be the best Thai food in NYC.Everything that I had here has great flavors. The spice levels were fantastic!! Unlike most restaurants, they don’t cater to a white populations tastebuds.. the food is spicy but can be adjusted..I travelled from New Jersey to get here last night and even though I reached late, they still served me and patiently waited for us to finish the meal. The people are exceptionally kind here. I would 1000% recommend this place. I know good food and good flavors and this was definitely worth every penny. I think you ought to try this spot at least once because you’ll definitely keep coming back!
June 04 · Sherry Fernandes