Thai @ Lex

This cozy Upper East Side spot is a local favorite for its standout drunken noodles and budget-friendly lunch specials.

  • Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00
  • $$
  • 1244 Lexington Avenue
  • 4.3 (713 reviews)

Description

Inside the compact room, about ten decorated tables set the scene for casual dining a short walk from the Met. The kitchen supplements standard curries and pad Thai with practical touches, like ordering cup-sized tom yum soup alongside an entree or getting vegetarian soup with the mid-day combo. Main dishes naturally arrive at a medium spice level, though the kitchen adjusts heat up upon request. For a drink after eating, note that the restaurant serves iced coffee only.

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