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72nd St (1, 2, 3)
72nd St (B, C)
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My party of four was instantly seated on a Saturday night around 7:30pm, which I thought was a good sign. But then we were seated right by the kitchen, which wasn't as busy as some other kitchens but still not the most appealing place to sit aesthetically.
The menu contains pretty normal Thai dishes. Presentation was adequate, with large side-sweeping bowls and bare lettuce garnishes.
I would not recommend the Thai dumplings; their flavor was minimal. Similarly, the spring rolls were mostly tasty because of the orange sauce that comes with it.
The pad thai, Masaman curry, and pad khing were all fairly flavorful and a decent portion for $11/each. My sautee with basil (I forget its name, but the first one in the sautee section) was a lot of onions and peppers, which I didn't eat, but I appreciated the amount of mock duck that came with it.
Really, "a-ok" is the best way to describe my experience here. This place should get an extra star alone for being one of the few Thai places in this area.
I agree with the fellow indicating this is dependable, neighborhood Thai. I will continue to eat here, but I wouldn't come across town for it. I'd say the Tom Yum soup is fairly good. The spicy noodles ("drunken" I believe) are pretty good. The other noodle dishes (pad see ew and pad thai) are good too. The curries are fine. I like the duck dish with the baby bok choy.
I agree regarding the speed of the food (sometimes very quick) and beverages (possibly slow) - one time the food even came before my drink showed up (outrageous, but the owner was there and bought us one -- he seemed like a nice guy).
One little service issue is that the wait staff comes over fairly quickly and asks for your food order -- which is not awful, but how about my drink order first? I've tried to break them of this by not picking up the menu.
Lastly, I agree with Rachel G. regarding sort of the awkwardness with the bands. Often they are just fine, but, as most people aren't really there for the music per se, they may go unrecognized by the patrons. I feel the band thing is still a plus and the effort is well intended. Make certain to look for instruments on your way in - if you don't want to be close, ask for a seat in the back (where you won't need to smile, as they can't see you).
Its been awhile since I've eaten in the restaurant, but the take out thai is pretty good.
Pad Thai was tasty, but it seems to have a bit more lemongrass in it then the versions I had in Thailand.
Highly recommend the banana spring roll dessert with green tea ice cream. Delivery was fast, but the restaurant did call about 3 times to verify the address. I'll be ordering from there again.
I just finished my leftover Pad See Ew, and it was still tasty as can be.
Dinner came out lightning fast--about 90 seconds after the starter of super-greasy shrimp chips and peanut sauce (which strikes me as a misconceived combination).
Service was cheerful, and the busser kept us extremely well hydrated. With warm weather approaching, quick water refills are appreciated!
This isn't a place to impress guests, but it does just fine for a low-key weekday dinner.
I have ventured here a few times since I know a few people who live nearby. Portions are small and food is not very memorable. To make matters worse...the most recent time I have dined at Lime Leaf a mediocre band was playing at the front of the restaurant, only to be ignored by the customers. Made me feel kinda badly for them so I attempted to make them feel appreciated by peering over in the band's direction and smiling every so often. ...Let's just say, don't come here for the ambiance...
Spice is a much more vibrant thai place with very flavorful dishes and generous portions at similar prices. But if you are looking for something nearby, Penang (Malaysian food) knows what's up.
Solid neighborhood Thai. Some odd menu items like a mushroom ravioli that don't really fit the "Thai" food motif but their pad grow pow (sorry if I've butchered the spelling) is usually very good, if at times oily, and the spring rolls are consistently delicious. Fast service for delivery and a decent atmosphere if you eat in -- much nicer than I would have expected, with live music from time to time as well. I tend to prefer Lime Leaf to Land as the quality of meat is much better here (Land, while good has some dodgy beef on occasion).
The food was reasonably priced and delicious. I had the pad see ew, which was one of the best I've ever had. My friend ordered a regular red curry, which she said was good (it looked good too!). But what put this place at a 4 instead of a 3 was that it was really clean, not too crowded and just a nice relaxed atmosphere. The live music was nice, although the restaurant was a bit too small for the very talented, but loud, singer. Another plus, if you have room after dinner there's a really cute bakery across the street!
I forgot to mention there's a really nice bar and free wifi.
I rarely travel above 52nd street (Damn You Upper Siders, Damn You!!!!) - but had a buddy in town doing a comedy gig and we one offed into this place as we froze our tail feathers off. Cool little Thai joint on 72nd that weirdly has a sort of Mediterranean ambiance to it. Also I think my waitress was from Russia or somewhere in the Ukraine - With so many variables I simply figured someone had drugged me on the subway.
Basil Noodles were tasty and Basily - and I wouldn't toss the spring rolls out of bed if they were beckoning me. They also had alcohol, which any Irishmen will tell you makes a place 5 stars. I've had cheaper, tastier Thai on the downward spiral streets below 72nd - but I wouldn't stop to not consider going back to this place if forced to travel up here again.
My roommate and I were up on the Upper West Side and in the mood for Thai. We found this place via google maps and thought their prices were reasonable, so we checked it out.
I am not too impressed by this little establishment.
The food was mediocre and the service was TERRIBLE. But the decor of the restaurant was pretty nice...That, and they had a live band were the only upsides to our meal.
It took 5 minutes for someone to notice us in the restaurant (which was not that crowded) and finally seat us. Once we were seated, we didn't see our waitress for almost 10 minutes. Then we ordered, another couple sat down next to us and ordered a few minutes later.
Low and behold, 15+ minutes later, their food comes right out of the kitchen...and we ordered less complicated food than them.
We kept trying to get our waitress' attention, who was just standing around...and FINALLY our food was brought out by some random guy after 25 minutes.
My roommate said his meal was pretty good...but my Pad Thai was VERY average.
It took her forever to get our check to us, and I still can't believe we tipped her as well as we did.
I won't be coming back anytime soon.
I never venture to the UWS but needed to find somewhere reasonable to meet a friend for lunch. The food was cheap enough and my friend enjoyed her bento plate but I thought the duck salad was just eh....fortunately the 2 desserts we had - Ginger Creme Brulee and the apple with green tea ice cream hit the spot and ended our lunch in a smile. wish I could say the same for our waitress who forgot to bring my glass of wine until AFTER I was served (about 15-20 minutes after ordering it) and didn't smile until she presented the check....
As a local Thai joint to order the occasional Pad Thai, not bad. Destination restaurant? No.
I had the mock-duck green curry and it was amazing. They had Goose Island beer on tap (along with several other good beer on tap), which also impressed me.
The service was excellent. Plus, we sat at the table for over an hour after we'd finished (talking) on a Sat night and they never once looked like they wanted us to leave. They just kept filling up our water glasses.
Totally impressed.
I really love this place. It is around the corner, I am always happy with my food and I always have leftovers. Thursday nights entail some great music.
This place is never crowded, and the food is fast and tasty. It is also affordable for a quick meal. I have been happy with all dishes, the green curry is excellent if you like spicy, the pineapple touch was lovely. I brought a friend who usually cannot eat asian food because she is allergic to soy and nuts and she still has not stopped talking about this dish. Go to this place!
I just went to Lime Leaf with my sister for an early dinner, I'd been here almost two years before that and remember the food being okay. I decided to venture away from my standard choices at thai restaurants which are basil tofu and pad thai, and instead chose the yellow curry noodles with tofu and vegetables and a mango juice. My sister got the "jungle curry."
Albeit its sugary goodness, my mango juice was definitely the Maza brand in a bottle. Not a big deal, but not the healthiest option.
While we waited, the waitress brought those yummy crunchy rice snacks that were accompanied by peanut sauce.
Finally our dinner came. Mine was presented beautifully with bean sprouts and eggs as a garnish and had a pleasant (but thankfully not overwhelming) aroma of yellow curry. Sadly, the smell misled me. There were tons of veggies, tofu and even bits of bean curd, but overall, I could not taste anything. The vegetables were sort of watery, the bean curd and tofu had not absorbed any of the flavor and the dish in general was not spicy enough (ie. hot) and could have used a dash of salt to bring out the flavor of the curry. Finally, the vermicelli noodles (really thin ones) were also, sort of soft bc of all the water in the bowl, but hadn't absorbed any flavor either...
(I'm not so big on salt, but I still think you need some to bring out the flavor of different spices.)
My sister's jungle curry, was in a clear soup with just tofu and vegetables. It was extremely spicy, and the accompanying brown rice was definitely helpful in taming the strength of the chillies. It was nothing spectacular.
I tried both, and frankly, I would rather head to a Thai place that focuses more on the quality of the flavor versus the quantity of the food, which was in plenty. ... 2.5 really (but yelp won't let me give half stars)
(I should note that both the staff and management at Lime Leaf are very nice.)
this place is good. i like it. its clean, pleasant and nice.
the food is average-- its you normal thai menu, not high dining french cuisine. we're talking about pad thai, not seared sushi grade tuna tar tar
its not terribly oily and the veggies are fresh.
the prices are normal for the neighborhood, which makes this place slightly expensive for what it is. if you can cook, you can make this food VERY cheaply so paying 12 buckaroos for a bowl of good portioned sized noodles isn't cheap.
the bathroom is clean and well lit.
its a very good, reliable staple to the neighborhood
it is intentional of me to want to compare here and panang, right about next door.
so i ordered delivery here, got the salmon red curry lunch box, and a thai iced tea.
the lunch box was succulent and the curry thick and tasty. hands down.
but meh, minus one star for overly sweet iced tea. i really have had better.
maybe next time try it on site?
for delivery, i would recommend this when people are craving for thai.
the delivery boy was actually carrying it like it was on a plate, so that the juices wouldn't be slurping everywhere.
and that sums up my experience.
I dined here today for the second time, for lunch with my lovely sister (whatup V?!?). The food was great. We ordered spring rolls, an avocado & mango salad and veggie pad thai. Nothing fancy, but man was it good. The spring rolls were actually the least exciting part of the meal, though they were still enjoyable. The salad was great! I wish I'd taken a picture--the presentation was impressive. Delicious raspberry vinaigrette and they managed to work in some strategically placed garlic which sealed the deal in my book. The veggie pad thai was really good too, nice and light and we finished the whole thing. I really want to go back for dinner and try some of their drink specials.
I had the chicken curry puffs (delicious but small portions for the price) and Penang curry (great!). Portions are more generous than nearby Thai Market but I guess some of the dishes are a bit more expensive. They have a more extensive menu than Thai Market and I'll definitely be returning to try the tod mun and mango sticky rice dessert. For some reason they don't serve thai tea warm.
Atmosphere was serene.
Basically Lime Leaf did the trick. I was hungry. I wanted takeout and it was near the subway. Very welcoming, very efficient, very clean - all very pleasant. I wouldn't use any superlatives or exclamation points. Its basic, no frills Thai. The green curry was spicy and tasty with all white meat chicken. The dumplings were over cooked and the broccoli over sauteed. It fed my hunger but had no desire to keep the leftovers.
Three and a half stars! This is a really cute spot for Thai food on the UWS. My favorite Thai place in NYC is Yo-ya in Brooklyn so I'd like to think that I have a relatively refined palate when it comes to Thai food. Place is not large, decor is visually appealing without being distracting. Went there for a quiet dinner for 2 on a Saturday night (around 8 pm). The restaurant was not too busy so we were seated by the window right away. Service was attentive, food was yummy - I had the vegetable curry and it was very adequate. The entire bill for 2 with a bottle of wine, appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 desserts, tax and tip came out to less than $90. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice, simple, experience.
the pad thai was very tasty, but i asked for mild spiciness and it was super spicy! despite that, it was very flavorful; i got the tofu and veggie dish. there were whole mushrooms, baby carrots, and zucchini slices.
one of the better pad thai's i've had in manhattan (although never as good as nyonya's)
Owner was very nice, bought me and my colleague a round on the house. Food was good.
if i'm to judge a thai restaurant by it's pad thai, then lime leaf on w. 72nd is only above par, yet not quite an eagle. i sampled their tom yum soup, steamed shrimp dumplings and chicken pad thai. go ahead and judge me for such a stereotypical thai meal. judge away:
*soup was so-so. the mushrooms were clearly canned; i can barely contain my severe condemnation upon being served produce that isn't fresh, never mind canned. i, too, own a can opener.
*the dumplings were quite delightful. lovely texture, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet, heat, and tang.
*pad thai was plentiful, if nothing else. there were tiny nuggets of crispy, almost burnt, savory tofu bits that added a nice texture to the dish. overall, quite all right. i found it a bit more oily than i'd prefer, and i was unsure as to whether the aggressive tang was from an over-zealous dash of lime or straight-up vinegar. i suspected the latter.
the decor and ambiance of the restaurant is quite lovely. very soft lighting; elegant place settings; good service. obviously the kitchen prides itself on presentation, and indeed, all my dishes and the dishes of fellow diners were quite pretty.
the prices are quite fair, and there were many more refined, less thai dishes on the menu that i would have liked to try: chicken curry puffs, squid ink seafood ravioli, fish-n-sweets, ginger-glazed duck. the list was quite extensive, everything sounded, and probably at least looked, so pretty. they also had great lunch deals.
i won't be making the arduous trek across town anytime soon for lime leaf, but should i be in the area, and i most likely will be, desiring thai, perhaps i'll drop in for a more continental line-up.
Food was so-so. Nice decor, good service, attractive presentation of dishes but the actual food quality wasn't so hot. Literally-- my spring rolls were lukewarm and didn't seem fresh, like they had been frozen and reheated.
lime leaf is a cute place but the food is nothing special--it's a basic thai place. the massaman curry with chicken is good, but that's all i can vouch for. it's often relatively empty--even during regular dinner hours on the weekend, which probably isn't a great sign. the prices aren't bad and it's in a convenient location on 72nd so we like to go when we need a quick thai fix (and it's really close to buttercup bakery if you want some yummy dessert)
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