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OBAO Midtown

Thai Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$

Turtle Bay, New York

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OBAO Midtown

7.9^/10

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Ranked #6 for dumplings in Midtown East
"Get the pho bo & the bun bo hue."(12 Tips)
"Pad see ew is really good, very authentic!"(12 Tips)
"green mango kimchi for spice"(5 Tips)
"The shrimp pad thai is one of the best in Manhattan!"(13 Tips)

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April ZhaoSeptember 5, 2014
People tend to overhype this place a lot. Come here neutral minded and you'll experience great food. Come with high expectations and you just might think it's average.
EllieMarch 20, 2017
Respectable if not spectacular Thai classics served in big portions at affordable prices - fast but indifferent service.
Meghan KathleenJanuary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
$2 Sapporo, basically anytime. Also, if you're looking for something warm, delicious, and comforting, get the Pho Bo.
Julia AdrianoSeptember 9, 2014
Great spring rolls, shrimp thai pad and ginger chicken. The service was excellent!
Luc DoanApril 11, 2016
Thai operated with Vietnamese food options. The bun bo hue wasn't good. The khao soi was fine until the noodles soak up all the liquid
Addy JeetNovember 22, 2014
Lemon Grass Short Ribs are EPIC! Perfect blend of flavors and spice
Gregory K.January 16, 2015
Pho good. gr8 broth. Good early bird special 4-6:30pm
Jeff GreifAugust 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best Fusion Asian in midtown. Also has an innovative cocktail list. Service can be slow.
Mark VassarNovember 7, 2013
Great food.. try the calamari, spicy kalbi short ribs and tom yum...
Alex CJuly 21, 2013
This place is awesome! They even gave us a taste of their house made liqpur.
Amy RobertsonJuly 31, 2015
The pho is always good, but the vermicelli noodle relishes shouldn't be missed
Neha SebastianSeptember 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Deceivingly roomy! Can easily seat a party of 8. Food is good too!
Stephanie KimMarch 31, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Their seating room in the back is super cute and spacious
EmilyFebruary 11, 2013
The vermicelli bowl is not the traditional vietnamese dish that I'm used to. Not enough variety of vegetables. Not enough peanuts and herbs. To their credit, the portions are big though.
Linden HillenbrandMarch 7, 2013
This is not ramen. It's a Pho based house. I suggest ordering the pig belly and steamed dumplings.
Kristen PeiranoJanuary 3, 2015
Really amazing pork belly and veggie dumplings were awesome !
Charles MJune 3, 2015
I got the kalbi dish, which was great!! Spicy, flavorful, but not overwhelming
Mario PMarch 18, 2015
The shrimp pad thai is one of the best in Manhattan!
Marta DevisJune 11, 2017
Pad ser iew super good, reasonable price for the area
Kimmie OhhDecember 5, 2019
Get the pho bo & the bun bo hue.
Nitzan BMarch 11, 2017
Cozy little spot, good food with good prices.
Anna WhalenJanuary 13, 2020
Tofu red curry, papaya salad were my fav!!
Andy GrossmanNovember 22, 2015
Great service. Try the ginger & anise Pho Bo.
helen cheuckJuly 13, 2011
Pork belly appetizer is delicious! This is one of the more authentic viet/thai restaurants I've been to.
Rodolfo da RochaApril 23, 2015
They have an excellent Pho. And they are very kind.
Nik AndresenJune 8, 2012
Sticky rice was yummy and only 3 bucks. Summer special gets you $2 draft sapporos! Soups are f**king ginormous
Deej RatnaniSeptember 15, 2014
Surprised no one here has mentioned the laksa, cuz it is awesome
Jaimi AlexanderJuly 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Be sure to grab a Thai iced tea... It's amazing. A boy once told me, If I was a drink... That's what I'd be! ;)
Fei JinNovember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
All night happy hour until close Mondays through Wednesdays!! Amazing! $5 cocktails
Peter MazzolaAugust 6, 2012
Omg......delicious food at an unbelievably low price. Worth stopping by.
Jarel HillSeptember 11, 2018
Solid pad Kee mao (no kale) but portions are a little lackluster.
Lisa JettAugust 27, 2015
Pad see Lew is delicious I!
DaveApril 13, 2015
The beef spare ribs on sugar cane skewers are pretty dope
debzNovember 21, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Pho Bo. Not completely traditional but pretty good and one of their best options.
Shane MoloneyMay 18, 2017
The beef short rib is excellent!
AditiFebruary 1, 2016
Bo bun hue & bok Choy are my go tos 😛
ssmplFebruary 22, 2015
Delicious! I recommend the Michellin foods
Nick DaviesSeptember 29, 2010
I totally agree with David and Marq - The Pad See ew - beef, flat rice noodles, and chinese broccoli and green mango kimichi. Love those flat noodles!
Wen FuJune 10, 2014
Delightful meat dishes with a BBQ touch to everything.
TommyApril 30, 2013
Very Good Food! The "early Bird" offer does not work with all meals!
helen cheuckJanuary 16, 2011
The Fried tofu here is freat. Great flavor with a touch of chili for heat.
सिद्धार्थJanuary 20, 2015
Awesome pad see ew. Awesome pad ki Mao.
Allan SmithJuly 1, 2015
The catfish bowl meal was delicious
SeamlessJanuary 25, 2013
Order the pho and get it delivered. Perfect winter lunch!
Giada GaoDecember 3, 2014
Taste great and healthy
TSeptember 10, 2015
Best Pad see ew I've ever had...
Vanessa RuedaSeptember 10, 2013
Get those sugar cane rib sticks! weird and delicious!
Nisha ChittalMarch 14, 2014
The lemongrass BBQ short ribs are AMAZING.
Stefanie DOctober 9, 2010
Been here 10+ times
i can't even describe how amazing the happy hour is there. i don't want to either, because i want it to remain my little secret.
Alexander McApril 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Pad see ew is really good, very authentic! Green curry is awesome.

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