Thai @ Lex

4.3 (713)restaurant

1244 Lexington Avenue

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

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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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