Midtown Thai Bowls and Spicy Curry at Kati Shop

Kati Shop makes the base part of the order, right down to half cabbage and half rice. At 162 East 55th Street, this small Manhattan restaurant puts organic Thai bowls and rich curries into a fast casual format. The menu is peanut free and gluten free, with combinations you can put together yourself.

Start with chicken or another protein, then choose sides such as kale salad, mushrooms, or mashed potatoes. For heat, the kitchen offers a very spicy Kati signature sauce, with green curry another option for topping your meal. Honey chrysanthemum tea brings a lightly sweet drink to the table.

There is room to pause here, too. The peaceful dining room pairs curated music with a modern setting, giving the meal a calmer backdrop than the quick ordering format might suggest. Kati Shop opens Monday through Friday from 11 AM to half past eight PM and Saturday from noon to half past eight PM, with Sunday closed.