Up Thai Menu (Update 2025)

~~Up Thai~~ is a popular Thai restaurant located in New York City's Upper East Side. Known for its cozy and intimate atmosphere, Up Thai offers a wide range of options on its menu. Customers praise the Soft Shell Crab Mango Salad for its refreshing flavors and the Beef Short Rib Panang Curry for its spicy kick. The restaurant also offers unique dishes like the Crispy Duck Pad See Ew and the Up Thai Fried Rice Claypot, which are highly recommended by regulars. With options for vegan and vegetarian diets, Up Thai caters to a diverse range of customers. Overall, Up Thai stands out for its delicious food, quick service, and inviting ambiance, making it a must-visit for Thai food enthusiasts in the area.

All Day

Corn Soup

The classic cream corn soup, served with garlic bread

$14.00

Duck Roti Roll

Roasted duck, scallion, julienne cucumber, and radish wrapped in roti flatbread, served with hoisin mayonnaise sauce

$16.00

Taro Fritter

Perfectly crispy cakes made with taro roots, peanuts, and daikon served with peanut sweet chili sauce

$14.00

Yum Mama Moo Krob

Street styled spicy instant noodle salad with crispy pork belly, celery, long bean, cherry tomato, red onion, and chili powder

$15.00

Beef Short Rib Panang

Braised tender short rib, string bean and sweet potatoes in Panang Curry Sauce.

$34.00

Khao Kluk Kapi

Jasmine rice seasoned with umami shrimp paste served with battered fried shrimp, caramelized pork, Asian sausage, sliced omelet, mango, long bean, red onion, Thai chili, and lime

$28.00

Pla Pad Ped

Fried Branzino with homemade red curry stir-fried with young peppercorn, Thai eggplants, finger roots, kaffir lime leaf, long hot pepper and holy basil

$36.00

Kanom Jeen Nam Ya

Somen noodle with Phuket styled fish curry, fresh basil leaf, kaffir lime leaf, long bean, cabbage, half boiled egg, pickle mustard green, topped with lump crab meat

$32.00

Thai Steamed Mussels

Prince Edward island mussels, onion, bell pepper, thai basil leaves and spicy thai herbs. Spicy.

$15.00

Mango Avocado Salad

Vegetarian and gluten-free. Spicy. Mixed green vegetables, mango, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, scallion and cilantro with spicy tamarind dressing.

$14.00

Yum Ped Krob Duck Salad

Deep fried sliced duck, cashew nut, shredded green apple, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, red onion, scallion, cilantro with chili-jam-lime vinaigrette. Spicy.

$20.00

Up Thai Fried Rice Claypot

Sea scallop, shrimp, chicken, Chinese sausage, onion, scallions and shiitake mushrooms.

$22.00

Similan Curry

Thai curry paste, chicken, potatoes and onion served with thai roti and cucumber relish. Spicy.

$20.00

Poh Tak Thai-Style Bouillabaisse

Salmon, sea scallop, shrimp, squid and mussels in glass noodle spicy thai herb broth served with garlic bread. Spicy.

$30.00

Duck Prig Pao

Five-spice powder Duck confit, julienne zucchini, yellow squash, onion, scallion, and bell pepper served over egg noodle with chilli jam sauce. Spicy.

$30.00

Kang Ped Pet Yang

Crispy half de-boned duck breast, curry, paste, lychee nuts, pineapple, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and basil leaves. Spicy.

$30.00

Salmon Tamarind

Grilled fillet of salmon, bok choy, asparagus, zucchini, pumpkin topped with fried shallots.

$28.00

Talay Thai

Mixed seafood shrimp, scallop, squid and mussels, thai chilli, onion, bell pepper, basil leaves and chilli jam. Spicy.

$32.00

Pla Saam Ross

Deep fried filleted branzino with sweet and spicy tamarind sauce served with steamed vegetables. Spicy.

$36.00

Nam Tok

Grilled sliced top Sirloin, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion and scallions, with Thai chili-lime dressing. Served with coconut sticky rice. Spicy. Gluten-free.

$25.00

Up Spring Rolls

Fried rolls. Crab meat, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, glass noodles and celery served with plum sauce.

$14.00

Crispy Spring Rolls

Vegetarian. Cabbage, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, glass noodles, and celery served with plum sauce.

$9.00

Curry Puffs

Minced chicken, potatoes, onion and curry powder served with sweet cucumber relish.

$12.00

Thai Crepe Dumplings

Minced chicken, peanuts and sweet turnips served with sweet soy sauce.

$14.00

Pla Muk Tod

Crispy fried calamari served with spicy mayo.

$14.00

Chicken Satay

Grilled marinated chicken on skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

$14.00

Steamed Dumplings

Ground chicken and shrimp, water chestnuts and shiitake mushrooms served with tangy soy sauce.

$12.00

Thai-Herbed Wings

Golden-fried chicken wings topped with crispy thai herbs and served with sweet chili sauce.

$13.00

Tom Kha Soup

King mushrooms and scallions, in coconut galangal broth. Spicy.

$8.00

Tom Juad Soup

Napa cabbage, mushroom, broccoli, tofu, carrot, zucchini, glass noodle, scallion, cilantro and fried garlic in clear broth.

$7.00

Tom Yum Soup

Lemongrass broth, king mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro. Spicy.

$8.00

Green Market Salad

Vegetarian. Mixed green vegetables, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, and red onion with ginger-soy dressing.

$10.00

Papaya Salad

Gluten-free. Spicy. Shredded green papaya, long beans, tomatoes, and peanuts with Thai chili-lime dressing and topped with crispy pork rinds.

$13.00

Thai Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Mixed green vegetables, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber with peanut sauce dressing and topped with fried shallots.

$10.00

Larb Gai Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Gluten-free. Spicy. Minced chicken, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion, mint, and scallions with Thai chili-lime dressing.

$14.00

Nam Tok Thai-Style Steak Salad

Gluten-free. Spicy. Grilled sliced top sirloin, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion and scallions with Thai chili-lime dressing served with coconut sticky rice.

$25.00

Pad Thai

Gluten-free. Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, red onion, egg and peanuts.

$17.00

Pad Thai Woonsen

Gluten-free. Glass nooodles, bean sprouts, scallions, red onion, egg and peanuts.

$17.00

Pad Se-Ew

Broad noodles, Chinese broccoli and egg with thick soy sauce.

$17.00

Kea Mao

Broad noodles, egg, Chinese broccoli, chili, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper and basil leaves. Spicy.

$17.00

Kua Gai

Broad noodles, egg, red onion, scallions, green leaves lettuce, preserved cabbage and sesame oil.

$17.00

Pad Woonsen Poo Crab Vermicelli

Crab meat, glass noodles, onion, scallions and egg.

$28.00

Kwaytiew Gai (Chicken Noodle Soup)

Angel hair noodles, chicken, braised daikon, bok choy, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and bitter gourd.

$18.00

Kao Soy Northern-Style Noodle Curry

Egg noodles, red onion, bean sprouts, green apple, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and pickled mustard greens in red curry coconut broth. Spicy.

$20.00

Ba Mee

Egg noodles, BBQ roast pork, crab meat, bok choy, and bean sprouts with a bowl of soup on the side.

$20.00

Crab Fried Rice

Crab meat, onion, scallions, tomatoes and fried egg. Mixed with rice.

$28.00

Thai Fried Rice

Chinese broccoli, onion, scallions, tomatoes and fried egg. Mixed with rice.

$17.00

Basil Fried Rice

Onion, bell pepper, chili, thai basil leaves and fried egg. Mixed with rice. Spicy.

$17.00

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple, onion, scallions, cashew nuts and fried egg. Mixed with rice.

$17.00

Chinese Sausage Fried Rice

Chinese Broccoli, onion, scallions, tomatoes and fried egg, mixed with rice.

$18.00

Moo Dang Roasted BBQ Pork

Roasted BBQ pork, crispy pork belly, Chinese sausage, hard-boiled egg and cilantro with thick seasoned gravy.

$18.00

Kao Nar Gai

Sliced marinated slow-cooked chicken, onion, scallions, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, sesame oil and Chinese broccoli with thick soy gravy.

$18.00

Kao Kha Moo

Braised pork belly in five spiced broth over rice, Chinese broccoli, pickle mustard greens, and hard-boiled egg.

$18.00

Kao Nar Ped Krob

Crispy quarter duck breast over rice, Chinese broccoli and pickle ginger.

$22.00

Krapraw Gai Sub

Minced chicken, Thai chili, mini bell pepper, sweet bell pepper and basil leaves. Topped with fried egg. Spicy.

$19.00

Kana Moo Krob

Crispy Pork Belly sauteed with Chinese broccoli topped with fried egg.

$20.00

Krapraw Moo Krob

Crispy Pork Belly, onion, chili, bell pepper and Thai basil leaves, topped with fried egg.

$20.00

Red Curry

Gluten-free. Spicy. String beans, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves with coconut milk.

$19.00

Green Curry

Gluten-free. Spicy. String beans, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves with coconut milk.

$19.00

Panang Curry

Gluten-free. Spicy. String beans, bell pepper, sweet potatoes and kaffir lime leaves with coconut milk.

$19.00

Massaman Curry

Gluten-free. Spicy. Potatoes, onion, avocado, and peanuts with coconut milk.

$19.00

Pad Krapraw Basil

Thai chili, string beans, onion, thai bell pepper and basil leaves. Spicy.

$17.00

Pad Khing Ginger

Shredded ginger, onion, scallions, bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms.

$17.00

Pad Kratiam Garlic

Minced garlic, onion, scallions and assorted vegetables.

$17.00

Pra Ram

Sauteed fried meat with peanut sauce and steamed vegetables.

$17.00

Cashew Nut

Pineapple, jicama, cashew nut, roasted pepper, scallions and chili jam. Spicy.

$17.00

Eggplant Basil

Thai chili, eggplant, onion, bell pepper and thai basil leaves. Spicy.

$17.00

Gai Yang

Grilled marinated and de-boned half chicken, steamed assorted vegetables and coconut sticky rice. Served with sweet chili sauce.

$24.00

Lemongrass Pork Chop

Grilled marinated pork chop served with steamed assorted vegetables, sticky rice and mango chutney sauce.

$24.00

Salmon Kiew Warn

Spicy. Gluten-free. Pan-seared fillet of salmon, Thai eggplant, bell pepper, and pineapple with green curry sauce. Served with jasmine white rice.

$28.00

Pla Neung

Steamed fillet of branzino, shiitake mushrooms, pickled cilantro and preserved plum in lemon-ginger broth, white rice.

$34.00

Duck Basil

Crispy duck breast, Thai chili, mini bell pepper, string bean and Thai basil leaves. Spicy.

$30.00

Salmon Prig Khing

Pan-roasted fillet of salmon, chili paste, kaffir lime leaves, string beans and bell pepper. Spicy.

$28.00

Duck Tamarind

Crispy duck breast, eggplant with tamarind sauce.

$30.00

Jasmine White Rice

$3.00

Black Sticky Rice

$4.00

Peanut Sauce

$3.00

Sauteed Baby Bok Choy With Garlic Sauce

$12.00

Berry Brown Rice

$4.00

Fried Egg

$3.00

Steamed Assorted Vegetables

$8.00

Ice Cream

Choose on of vanilla, coconut, mango sorbet flavors

$10.00

Fried Banana With Coconut Ice Cream

$12.00

Mango Mousse Cake

$12.00

Chocolate Thai Tea Lava Cake

Chocolate Thai tea Lava with Vanilla Ice Cream

$12.00

Kao Niew Phurk

Warm Sticky rice and Taro serve with Coconut Ice cream

$14.00

Soda

oz can.

$3.00

Jasmine Iced Tea

$5.00

Thai Iced Coffee

$5.00

Thai Tea Lemonade

$6.00

Sparkling Water (ml)

$6.00

Thai Iced Tea

$6.00

Lychee Thai Tea

$6.00

Yuzu Lemonade

$6.00

Juice

$4.00

Bottled Water (ml)

$2.00

Thai Fried Rice Lunch Special

Chinese broccoli, onion, scallions, tomatoes and fried egg. Mixed with rice.

$15.00

Basil Fried Rice Lunch Special

Onion, bell pepper, chili, Thai basil leaves and fried egg. Mixed with rice. Spicy.

$15.00

Pineapple Fried Rice Lunch Special

Pineapple, onion, scallions, tomatoes, cashew nuts and fried egg. Mixed with rice.

$15.00

Chicken Satay Lunch Special

Grilled marinated chicken on skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

$15.00

Moo Dang Lunch Special

Roasted BBQ pork, crispy pork belly, Chinese sausage, hard-boiled egg and cilantro with thick seasoned gravy.

$18.00

Kao Nar Gai Lunch Special

Sliced marinated chicken, onion, scallions, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and Chinese broccoli with thick soy gravy.

$18.00

Krapraw Gai Sub With Fried Egg Lunch Special

Minced chicken, chili, bell pepper, sweet pepper and basil leaves. Topped with fried egg. Spicy.

$19.00

Kao Kha Moo Lunch Special

Braised pork belly in five spiced broth over rice, Chinese broccoli, pickle mustard greens, and hard-boiled egg.

$18.00

Kao Nar Ped Krob Lunch Special

Crispy quarter duck breast over rice, Chinese broccoli and pickle ginger.

$22.00

Pad Thai Lunch Special

Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, red onion, egg and peanuts. Gluten-free.

$15.00

Pad Thai Woon Sen Lunch Special

Glass noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, red onion, egg and peanuts. Gluten free.

$15.00

Pad Se-Ew Lunch Special

Broad noodles, Chinese broccoli and egg with thick soy sauce.

$15.00

Kea Mao Lunch Special

Broad noodles, egg, chili, onion, bell pepper and basil leaves. Spicy.

$15.00

Kua Gai Lunch Special

Broad noodles, egg, red onion, scallions, green leaves lettuce, preserved cabbage and sesame oil.

$15.00

Kwaytiew Gai Lunch Special (Chicken Noodle Soup)

Angel hair noodles, chicken, braised daikon, bok choy, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and bitter gourd.

$18.00

Ba Mee Lunch Special

Egg noodles, BBQ roast pork, crab meat, bok choy, and bean sprouts with a bowl of soup on the side.

$20.00

Red Curry Lunch Special

String beans, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves with coconut milk. Gluten-free. Spicy.

$15.00

Panang Curry Lunch Special

String beans, bell pepper, sweet potatoes and kaffir lime leaves with coconut milk. Gluten-free. Spicy.

$15.00

Green Curry Lunch Special

String beans, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves with coconut milk. Gluten-free. Spicy.

$15.00

Massaman Curry Lunch Special

Potatoes, onions, avocado and peanuts with coconut milk. Gluten-free. Spicy.

$15.00

Sauteed Pad Krapraw Basil Lunch Special

Thai chili, string beans, onion, Thai bell pepper and basil leaves. Spicy.

$15.00

Sauteed Pad Khing Ginger Lunch Special

Shredded ginger, onion, scallions, bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms.

$15.00

Sauteed Pra Ram Lunch Special (Peanut Sauce)

Sauteed fried meat with peanut sauce and steamed vegetables.

$15.00

Sauteed Eggplant Basil Lunch Special

Thai chili, eggplant, onion, bell pepper and Thai basil leaves. Spicy.

$15.00

Sauteed Pad Kratiam Garlic Lunch Special

Minced garlic, onion, scallions and assorted vegetables.

$15.00

Sauteed Cashew Nut Lunch Special

Pineapple, jicama, cashew nut, roasted pepper, scallions and chili jam. Spicy.

$15.00

CORN SOUP

Classic cream corn soup served with garlic bread

$12.00

DUCK ROTI ROLL

Roti roll wrapped with roasted duck, scallion, julienne cucumber, andradish served with a Hoisinmayonnaise sauce.

$16.00

TARO FRITTERS

Perfectly crispy cakes made with taro roots, peanuts, and daikon. Served with a peanut sweet chili sauce.

$14.00

YUM MAMA MOO KROB

Spicy Instant noodle salad with crispy pork belly, celery, long bean, cherry tomato, red onion, and chili powder.

$15.00

KHAO KLUK KAPI

Jasmine rice seasoned with umami shrimp paste served with battered fried shrimp, caramelized pork, Asian sausage, slice omelet, mango, long bean, red onion, Thai chili, and lime.

$28.00

PLA PAD PED

Fried Branzino with Homemade Red Curry stir-fried with young peppercorn, Thai eggplants, finger roots, kaffir lime leaf, long hot pepper and holly basils

$36.00

KANM JEEN NAMYA

Somen noodles with a flavorful Phuket style fish curry and fresh basil leaf, kaffir lime leaf, long bean, cabbage, half-boiled egg, pickle mustard, and topped with lump crabmeat.

$32.00

BEEF SHORT RIB PANANG

Braised tender short rib, string bean and sweet potatoes in Panang Curry Sauce.

$34.00

Thai Steamed Mussels

Prince Edward Island mussels, onion, bell pepper, Thai basil leaves and spicy Thai herbs. Spicy.

$15.00

Mango Avocado Salad

Vegetarian and gluten-free. Spicy. Mixed green vegetables, cashew nut ,mango, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, scallion and cilantro with spicy tamarind dressing.

$14.00

Green Market Salad

Vegetarian. Mixed green vegetables, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, and red onion with ginger-soy dressing.

$10.00

Papaya Salad

Gluten-free. Spicy. Shredded green papaya, long beans, tomatoes, and peanuts with Thai chili-lime dressing and topped with crispy pork rinds.

$13.00

Larb Gai Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Gluten-free. Spicy. Minced chicken, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion, mint, and scallions with Thai chili-lime dressing.

$14.00

Yum Ped Krob Duck Salad

Deep fried sliced duck, cashew nut, shredded green apple, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, red onion, scallion, cilantro with chili-jam-lime vinaigrette. Spicy.

$20.00

Thai Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Mixed green vegetables, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber with peanut sauce dressing and topped with fried shallots.

$10.00

Nam Tok Thai-Style Steak Salad

Gluten-free. Spicy. Grilled sliced top sirloin, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion and scallions with Thai chili-lime dressing served with coconut sticky rice.

$25.00

Salmon Tamarind

Grilled fillet of salmon, bok choy, asparagus, zucchini, pumpkin topped with fried shallots.

$28.00

Duck Prig Pao

Five-spice powder Duck confit, julienne zucchini, yellow squash, onion, scallion, and bell pepper served over egg noodle with chilli jam sauce. Spicy.

$30.00

Poh Tak Thai-Style Bouillabaisse

Salmon, sea scallop, shrimp, squid and mussels in glass noodle, onion, spicy thai herb broth served with garlic bread. Spicy.

$30.00

Up Thai Fried Rice Claypot

Sea scallop, shrimp, chicken, Chinese sausage, onion, scallions and shiitake mushrooms.

$22.00

Talay Thai

Mixed seafood shrimp, scallop, squid and mussels, thai chilli, onion, bell pepper, basil leaves and chilli jam. Spicy.

$32.00

Nam Tok

Grilled sliced top Sirloin, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion and scallions, with Thai chili-lime dressing. Served with coconut sticky rice. Spicy. Gluten-free.

$25.00

Similan Curry

Thai curry paste, chicken, potatoes and onion served with thai roti and cucumber relish. Spicy.

$20.00

Pla Saam Ross

Deep fried filleted branzino with sweet and spicy tamarind sauce served with steamed vegetables. Spicy.

$36.00

Kang Ped Pet Yang

Crispy half de-boned duck breast, curry, paste, lychee nuts, pineapple, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and basil leaves. Spicy.

$30.00

Chicken Satay

Grilled marinated chicken on skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

$14.00

Curry Puffs

Minced chicken, potatoes, onion and curry powder served with sweet cucumber relish.

$12.00

Up Spring Rolls

Fried rolls. Crab meat, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, glass noodles and celery served with plum sauce.

$14.00

Thai Crepe Dumplings

Minced chicken, peanuts and sweet turnips served with sweet soy sauce.

$14.00

Steamed Dumplings

Ground chicken and shrimp, water chestnuts and shiitake mushrooms served with tangy soy sauce.

$12.00

Pla Muk Tod

Crispy fried calamari served with spicy mayo.

$14.00

Thai-Herbed Wings

Golden-fried chicken wings topped with crispy thai herbs and served with sweet chili sauce.

$13.00

Crispy Spring Rolls

Vegetarian. Cabbage, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, glass noodles, and celery served with plum sauce.

$9.00

Tom Juad Soup

Napa cabbage, tofu, glass noodles, mushroom, and scallions in clear broth.

$7.00

Tom Yum Soup

Lemongrass broth, Shimeji mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro. Spicy.

$8.00

Tom Kha Soup

King mushrooms and scallions, in coconut galangal broth. Spicy.

$8.00

Lemongrass Pork Chop

Grilled marinated pork chop served with steamed assorted vegetables, sticky rice and mango chutney sauce.

$24.00

Duck Tamarind

Crispy duck breast, eggplant with tamarind sauce. Served with jasmine white rice.

$30.00

Pla Neung

Steamed fillet of branzino, shiitake mushrooms, pickled cilantro and preserved plum in lemon-ginger broth, white rice.

$34.00

Salmon Prig Khing

Pan-roasted fillet of salmon, chili paste, kaffir lime leaves, string beans and bell pepper. Spicy.

$28.00

Duck Basil

Crispy duck breast, Thai chili, mini bell pepper, and thai basil leaves. Served with jasmine white rice. Spicy.

$30.00

Salmon Kiew Warn

Spicy. Gluten-free. Pan-seared fillet of salmon, Thai eggplant, bell pepper, and pineapple with green curry sauce. Served with jasmine white rice.

$28.00

Gai Yang

Grilled marinated and de-boned half chicken, steamed assorted vegetables and coconut sticky rice. Served with sweet chili sauce.

$24.00

Jasmine White Rice

$3.00

Berry Brown Rice

$4.00

Black Sticky Rice

$4.00

Fried Egg

$3.00

Peanut Sauce

$3.00

Steamed Assorted Vegetables

$8.00

Sauteed Baby Bok Choy With Garlic Sauce

$12.00

Ice Cream

Choose on of Vanilla, Coconut, Mango Sorbet Flavors

$10.00

Chocolate Thai Tea Lava With Vanilla Ice Cream

$12.00

Fried Banana With Coconut Ice Cream

$12.00

Mango Mousse Cake

$12.00

Kao Niew Phurk

Warm Sticky rice and Taro serve with Coconut Ice cream

$14.00

Soda

oz can.

$3.00

Thai Iced Tea

$6.00

Jasmine Iced Tea

$5.00

Lychee Thai Tea

$6.00

Thai Iced Coffee

$5.00

Yuzu Lemonade

$6.00

Thai Tea Lemonade

$6.00

Juice

$4.00

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

mL

$6.00

Bottled Water

Poland Spring

$2.00

Natural Spring Water

ml

$6.00

Lunch Specials