Topaz Thai Authentic

Authentic Experience

We offer an approachable and less scorching fare and judging by the crowds that come to this narrow restaurant below street level on a sleepy Midtown block, it's a strategy that pays off.

Weekday lunches are often crowded and a little hectic, as groups of shirt-and-ties take advantage of the friendly prices and the something-for-everyone menu. Bangkok Shrimp, large shrimp deep-fried and then partially covered with a smoky-tasting dark-red chili sauce, is a simple, but exuberant dish. The ingredients are fresh, and the sauces taste bright and sharp, with none of gloppiness or dullness that often shows up at some Thai joints around town.