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Thai · Upper East Side, ManhattanNO. 630 / 851

Tha Phraya

A Michelin Bib Gourmand pick for the second consecutive year in 2025, known for regional Thai dishes like khao soi and Southern Phuket-style curry.

1553 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10028

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//The line

Tha Phraya earned its second straight Michelin Bib Gourmand nod in 2025, per the Michelin Guide's official restaurant listing, which recognizes good quality, good value cooking rather than fine-dining formality — a distinction that tends to drive demand without necessarily creating a doorway scene.

No wait-time or crowding reporting was found independent of the Bib Gourmand citation; the Michelin Guide notes free online booking is available directly through its site as well as OpenTable, suggesting the restaurant manages demand through standard reservations rather than a walk-in queue.

//When the line peaks
Dinner hours (5-10:30pm) are the likely demand window for a Bib Gourmand pick, though no source reports specific peak times.

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: Reservations accepted via Michelin Guide site and OpenTable

Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:30pm; Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri 5-10:30pm, Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-10pm

Book a table → · Official site →

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Tha Phraya?

No independent wait-time reporting exists; as a Bib Gourmand restaurant with online booking via the Michelin Guide site and OpenTable, demand is generally managed through reservations rather than a walk-in line, per the Michelin Guide.

Does Tha Phraya take reservations?

Yes — the Michelin Guide lists free online booking directly and via OpenTable.

Can you walk into Tha Phraya?

Not confirmed by available sources; reservations appear to be the primary booking channel per the Michelin Guide.

Sources: Michelin Guide

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