
Kittichai
60 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012
212.219.2000
www.kittichairestaurant.com
The Scene
Orchids abound. They’re submerged in cylindrical glass vases in the small bar area; in the dining room, they climb up teak posts surrounding a bottom-lit pool. Jewel-toned raw-silk curtains and teak lattice, used to break up the boxy space, add further intrigue. Service in the dining room is well-tuned and well-versed in the nuances of the menu.
The Food
Chef Ian Chalermkittichai brings New York what it has long been missing: truly excellent Thai food. Flavors are sharp, bright and clearly defined; the chef’s skill is particularly obvious in familiar dishes like Thai beef salad, which rings of lime and hot chili on the palate, and a perfectly calibrated, addictive green curry bearing incredibly tender short ribs. The sea bass, marinated in a sweet-salty bean paste, is Chalermkittichai’s answer to Nobu’s black cod, and it’s equally stellar. The kaffir lime tart is a fitting denouement. - Citysearch
On the first day of my return from Hong Kong on April 7th which is my mom’s birthday, we went to Kittichai to celebrate. I was kinda skeptical going there since some of my friend’s weren’t a big fan of this spot but my bro seems to like it so I gave it a try. The atmosphere was great, very pretty especially the pool in the center with floating lit candles and water lilies. It was a comfortable dining area and even the bathroom was interesting, the restaurant in general is very mysterious and intriguing. Overall the food was decent, we ordered a lot of appetizers and entrees to share. I felt that the dessert definitely has room to grow, didn’t really like it. We ordered a lot of dishes and the menu seemed to have changed so I’ll try my best to remember what we ate…
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