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Thai
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Plant-based Thai kitchen est. 2021. Philosophy is clean cooking with gluten-free and nut-free options. Dishes offered range from starters and salads to soups, noodles, and rice dishes as well as a few desserts. Relocated from 388 3rd Ave. Reported closed May 23.


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21 Reviews

First Review by Thevegantwinsx2

gwennam

Points +469

Vegan
25 Oct 2022

A+ Thai Food

Excellent Thai food.
We had to ask for the full Thai menu, as this is in a shared restaurant space. The dining room was small but pleasant and the staff were very kind!
The flavors of the pad Thai were drool-worthy. Golden curry, mango salad, crispy rolls — all delicious. Could barely get a picture before we devoured it all.
Their VeganChicken was really impressive as well!

Jonesgurrl

Points +73

Vegan
03 Sep 2022

Many restaurants in one

More than 1 restaurant exists in the space

Pros: Lots of options , Tasty menu items, Other vegan menus to choose from

Cons: Confusing other restaurants exist in the [censored], Limited space to sit for each restaurant

JeanCarlos

Points +18

Vegan
19 Jul 2022

A Nice Surprise

I got in late to NY and I was looking for a quick vegan meal. This place hit the spot! A cozy comfort food joint with delicious options. I had 2 appetizers - the spring rolls and wings and a Pad Kee Mao as my entree.

Pros: Lots of variety , Super flavorful

ToddSing

Points +48

Vegan
18 Jul 2022

Great Thai - okay Burgers

I first came here for Thai. That was all they had. Now they added burgers. I have tried both. The Thai food is amazing. The burgers are just okay. If you want a burger that is not beyond or impossible this may be a spot for you.

Pros: All vegan, Great flavor!

MEW

Points +398

Vegan
11 May 2022

Not good (possible ghost kitchen)

I’ve never gone on HC and given a bad review until now. I cannot understand how this place has received positive reviews. Maybe we he old location was different and had different owners but the current spot is a far cry from what it was.

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-11

Cons: Not good food, Small portions , Not authentic

Poundie

Points +19001

Vegan
06 May 2022

Two-for one!

This place offers top-notch vegan food in an unpretentious manner. The food is delicious and healthy, and the staff is super friendly.

UPDATE: this place is now just for takeout or delivery; it is now at 28th and Broadway for pickup at Plant Bar. From what I understand, you can eat what you order at Plant Bar--ask them to verify.

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-27

VeganKar

Points +55

Vegan
29 Apr 2022

Vegan Thai, วีแกน ไทย Wī kæn thịy!!!!!!!

We love Thai food, but where we live it's extremely hard to get. And forget getting vegan where we live.
Purple Thai is a very lovely establishment. The decor is fresh, inviting and beautiful. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing!!! One caveat, however, we ordered medium spicy and OH MY GOD WAS IT SPICY!
We will order mild next time, and we will return.

Pros: Vegan Thai!!!, Near MSG, Spicy

Cons: Spicy (we got medium, wow, it was hot), Expensive

NaamaSchoenfeld

Points +79

Vegan
23 Apr 2022

Amazing!

We had the love bite burger, the Geany Fak Tong curry, Cajun chicken empanadas, and sweet potato fries and we’re now waiting for the barbecue wings!
Super delicious really everything

Pros: The food is so good , The staff super nice and fast, Music & atmosphere

Cons: A little on the pricey side

warose91

Points +32

Vegan
18 Apr 2022

Delicious and all vegan

So happy to find this place close to my hotel. Lots of options including Thai food and other things. Lots of fake meat options for your meals. I had the drunken noodles with mock duck and it was delicious! Great ratio of noodles, veggies, and duck, all prepared very well. Super friendly owner as well! Will definitely come back when I'm in midtown

Pros: Lots of options, Tasty food (at least what I had), Friendly owner

Blujay813

Points +18

Vegan
13 Apr 2022

affordable

The food was fresh and had a great taste!
I'm not local to NYC but when I'm there I will definitely go back. They have a bar, good people and vibes!

Pros: options, eat at the restaurant, clean

Cons: affordable, not open after 11pm

Ameisherry

15 Dec 2022

If you like Thai food totally give may kai dee a try😄it’s super Thailand style :)

Jarhead

Points +50

Vegan
07 Apr 2022

Really good!

Really good! I got the love burger and a strawberry milkshake and it was so good. Highly recommend that milkshake!

Pros: Milkshakes!

PaulFreeman

Points +26

Vegan
02 Apr 2022

So very tasty

The burgers were incredible.

Pros: Very good food. , Great service. , Reasonable prices.

Cons: None.

BeeGeeVegan

Points +35

Vegan
24 Mar 2022

Disappointed

The food was mediocre and not worth the price ($17 per dish). The tofu dishes didn’t even come with rice. The rice dish had barely any rice in it. Very disappointed.

Pros: Vegan

JuanitaHeadley

Points +43

Vegan
01 Feb 2022

Fake Thai, Pumpkin curry WITHOUT pumpkin

REALLY disappointed with the food. I've been to Thailand, this food wasn't even close to Thai. I could make a much better meal with shop bought curry paste. I ordered the satay... tasteless. The pumpkin curry had no pumpkin and the berry rice was in a box that was half empty. I would rather eat Thai food in a non vegan restaurant because I would get what I paid for.

Pros: Fantastic service by Zach, Allowed us to eat in even though we got take out, They changed my protein after cooking

Cons: Pumpkin missing from pumpkin curry , Chicken satay was bland , Rice portion ridiculously too small

metsmerized

Points +34

Vegan
24 Jan 2022

Vegan drunken noodles

Yes please! Exploding with flavor! Soup (coconut something or other) was also amazing as was the satay. Dang. #Veganuary

Luchi

Points +984

Vegan
12 Jan 2022

Great variety and friendly staff

Affordable food. Two restaurants in one: Thai and Vegan burgers. Great spot!

AnitaSchmidt

Points +18

Vegan
02 Jan 2022

Amazing drumsticks

The best restaurant I’ve ever been to. I HIGHLY recommend the Drumsticks; they have an amazingly authentic texture and fake bones. The bamboo bones reassure you that it’s really vegan, so you don’t get that “oh my god, am I eating real meat right now?”-fear, but can enjoy the food in peace.

I really can’t explain how great the food is, just try it.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Good is incredible , Location is really pretty

Cons: Expensive, A lot of plastic packaging for takeout

ClintSevilla

Points +110

Vegan
07 Aug 2021

Hidden Gem

Amazing food. Beats places that are even more expensive. Prices range so someone could find something that fits his/her budget. The burger is really great even compared to places that only sell burgers.

Pros: High Quality Food , Thai and Burgers (great variety), Very friendly staff

pfalvi

Points +75

Vegan
24 Jun 2021

Tasty!

Great options! We had the pad Thai and the satay, both of which were excellent. Nice place, we’re excited to back to try the burgers at Vistro Burgers, attached.

MarkSperling

Points +34

Vegan
15 Jun 2021

Best vegan satay I’ve had. So good.

Plus nice that it shares a roof with a vegan burger joint

Thevegantwinsx2

Points +159

Vegan
29 Apr 2021

Best Thai food of my life

I sent my husband from central NJ to pickup an order. Every item was incredibly flavorful without being salty or greasy. Portions were extremely generous and the free juices were a lovely thought.




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