Best Pad Kra Pao in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
Holy basil stir-fry with a fried egg on top. Thailand's everyday lunch, done right.
Uncle Lou 快樂人
“A Chinatown-adjacent Thai-Chinese hybrid where the pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) arrives fiery, fragrant, and loaded with aromatic holy basil leaves.”View more →
Soothr
“An East Village Thai spot serving a pad kra pao that nails the balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth.”View more →
Fish Cheeks
“A NoHo Thai seafood restaurant where the pad kra pao comes with a Southeast Asian boldness — wok-fired with fresh holy basil, bird's eye chilies, and your choice of perfectly cooked protein.”
Somtum Der
“An East Village Isaan specialist where the pad kra pao brings serious Thai street-food heat.”View more →
Pure Thai Cookhouse
“A Hell's Kitchen Thai staple serving an aromatic pad kra pao with tender minced chicken, fresh holy basil, and a well-calibrated chili kick.”View more →
Jaiya Thai
“A Hell's Kitchen Thai restaurant delivering a solid pad kra pao with balanced seasoning — the holy basil is fresh and fragrant, and the sauce has just the right amount of heat and fish sauce funk.”
Savoey Thai
“A Murray Hill Thai spot serving a clean, well-executed pad kra pao with minced pork, fresh basil, and a light chili sauce that lets the aromatic herbs take center stage.”
Wansee Kitchen
“An East Village Thai kitchen where the pad kra pao is a weeknight staple — quick-fired with holy basil, garlic, and chilies over jasmine rice.”View more →
Sala Thai
“An Upper East Side Thai restaurant serving a pad kra pao with a milder approach that still delivers on flavor.”View more →
Lum Lum
“An East Village Thai newcomer with a pad kra pao that captures the essence of Bangkok street stalls — fiery holy basil stir-fry with ground pork, crispy fried egg, and steamed jasmine rice.”
