2024: Manhattan Voted Thai Villa Best Fusion!
Thai Villa
5 E 19th St
(212) 802-9999 – thaivillanyc.com
Known for serving patrons with dishes that are rarely served outside of Thailand, Thai Fusion is an authentic restaurant known for introducing diners to dishes other than the popular Thai cuisine they’re accustomed to here in the United States. Along with the classic dishes, Thai Villa specializes in sophisticated, little-known cuisine such as Kaeng Hung Ley,and Kun Tok , originally prepared for Thai royalty in generations past. Their goal is to share their love of authentic Thai food by introducing a new generation of people to the dishes they grew up on. Preserving their traditions by sharing them through food is part of what makes Thai Villa, located in Union Square, a special dining experience.
2023: Manhattan Voted Thai Villa Best Fusion!
Thai Villa
5 E 19th St
(212) 802-9999 – thaivillanyc.com
Discover the hidden gem of Manhattan’s culinary scene at Thai Villa near Union Square, where a world of exquisite flavors awaits. Step into a charming, old-world setting and embark on a gastronomic journey like no other. At Thai Villa, they take Thai cuisine to new heights, offering a tantalizing array of dishes rarely found outside of Thailand. While you can certainly enjoy classics like Pad Thai and Tom Yum, this fusion restaurant specializes in the regal culinary traditions of Thailand, featuring dishes like Shrang Wa Goong, Kaeng Hung Ley, and Kun Tok, originally reserved for Thai royalty. Their mission is to preserve the rich heritage of Thai royal cuisine and share it with a new generation of food enthusiasts.
2022: Manhattan Voted Barn Joo 35 Best Fusion!
Barn Joo 35
34 W 35th St
(212) 564-4430 – barnjoo.com
Want to impress a date, or have an elegant night out with friends? Barn Joo 35 is a hip, contemporary Korean gastropub serving thoughtfully sourced small plates and soju cocktails — and doing so in one of the most exquisite dining rooms around. Barn Joo 35 offers a wide array of foods, with their soft shell crab being among the fan favorites. Platers are small, so you’ll get to order a few different things off their extensive menu, and taste cuisine from around the world prepared by their extraordinary chefs. Their drink menu is also perfect for people looking to spice up their consumption habits, and their bartenders will walk you through your options and take your taste buds on a journey you could only dream of. Head to their website for a reservation now!
2021: Manhattan Voted Pig and Khao Best Fusion Restaurant!
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton St
(212) 920-4485 – www.pigandkhao.com
Street food has become a major trend in the dining world both for foodies and traditionalists alike. And there is no larger, more diverse or more delicious street food scene in the world than in Southeast Asia. At Pig and Khao, owner and chef Leah Cohen fuses her Philippino upbringing with western techniques to offer up a fantastically delectable array of fusion foods, like her Thai-Lote, which riffs on the traditional Mexican street dish elote, a corn on the cob smothered with cheese and Mexican Crema with Thai ingredients like sambal and kaffir. Savor other small plates like Grilled Pork Jowl, pad cheong and baby octopus while sharing the love with large plates like bbq baby back ribs or half hainanese duck!
2020: Manhattan Voted Pig and Khao Best Fusion Restaurant!
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton St
(212) 920-4485 – www.pigandkhao.com
Street food has become a major trend in the dining world both for foodies and traditionalists alike. And there is no larger, more diverse, or more delicious street food scene in the world than in Southeast Asia. At Pig and Khao, owner and chef Leah Cohen fuses her Philippino upbringing with western techniques to offer up a fantastically delectable array of fusion foods, like her Thai-Lote, which riffs on the traditional Mexican street dish elote, a corn on the cob smothered with cheese and Mexican Crema with Thai ingredients like sambal and kaffir!
