Start with a refreshing Basil Roll, Chicken or Pork Satay, or Thai Pork Spare Ribs. Delicious, filling salads like Crispy Duck or classic Green Papaya Salad. Try the Cashew Tofu Stir-fry, Beef Massaman, Green Curry Chicken, Pineapple Fried Rice and Vegetable Prik Pao. Many vegetarian entrees. Comfortable, casual seating in semi-private areas keep distractions to a minimum. Exotic cocktails served at the long bar until late. Karaoke on Friday nights, DJ's on Saturday after dinner service.
Abysmal. Decor means nothing when the food is dreadful. Unable to execute a dish as simple as Tom Yum Goong? Tasted like pure fish sauce - odiferous and acidic. Out of four different dishes, one was decent. The only time I've sent something back to the kitchen...
Having lived in Thailand for a while, I can tell you that the food at Phao Thai Kitchen is authentic, and delicious. The portions are generous as well. I like the variety -- from vegetarian all the way to Massaman Curry with tender beef and stewed potatoes. I also like the play of Western-based foods with a Thai twist -- like the pork ribs with green curry coleslaw.
While the food was good, it is very expensive for Thai food and having to order rice as a side to go with your curry only makes the prices harder to swallow.
Certainly trendy, but maybe a little too much so: I am guessing that the owners were trying to recreate the look and feel of a "hip" Thai bistro but what results is more of a semi-"Grunge" establishment that borders on the bleak. Wire mesh screens separate dining areas instead of the silk tapestries that one might find in a "real" Thai dining spot. The partitition between the bar and dining area is what's left from ripping out the previous walls. The place is stark, dark and incredibly noisy. I also didn't get the choice of music: Santana came blasting out of the walls instead of something more appropriate ethnically. It felt more like one of the cheap dives that I remember from a bad night in Manilla than something that I experienced in much more attractive Bangkok. The service was acceptable but nothing special and our wait person was almost belligerant when one of our party had to turn back a main dish piled with shrimp, to which she is allergic. She had ordered noodles, with no mention of shrimp. The rice was hard, not at all soft or fluffy and the beef in my meat-and-potatoes curry was as pliable as shoe leather. Dishes came out on a staggered basis and none were initially served to the correct party. As noted by the previous reviewer, the prices are pretty reasonable, for a Hamptons "hot spot" but prices don't matter when the food is average at best and the atmosphere sulky and borderline depressing.
Went in expecting to be dissapointed after several dreary experiences when Phao was located across the street, but left with a huge smile on my face. Really good Thai, and not that expensive (relatively, of course). Very noisy though. Had to shout to be heard across a small table.
See our Prix Fixe menu for details. Four courses served Sunday through Thursday until 9 pm
CONDITIONS: Offer good through May 1 12.
4 Course Prix Fixe - $24.95
First Course: Mixed Greens Salad
Papaya Salad
Basil Roll
Roti Paratha
Tom Yum Soup
Tom Ka Gai Soup
Second Course: Thai Pork Spare Ribs
Pork Satay
Chicken Satay
Third Course: Pad Thai Chicken or Vegetable Prik Pao
Green Curry Chicken
Pineapple Fried Rice
Beef Massaman
Fourth Course: Ice Cream Sorbet
Dessert of the Night, Chef's Selection
$24.95
CONDITIONS: No Substitutions
$24.95
5:30- 7:00 pm and until 9:30 pm at the bar Offer good through Nov 17 11.
Calamari, Stone Crabs, Beef Soup rivals Mom's!
Lightly fried Calamari served with Nam Jim and creamy Thai Chili sauces.
Stone Crab Claws chilled and served with creamy Thai Chili sauce
Hearty Beef Soup with tomatoes, cliantro and potatoes.
Try our special Ginger Mojito
Jazz Tonight! 9 pm start.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Dec 11 09.
Phao Thai Kitchen Friday Nov. 20 Specials
Wonton Soup
Panang-style Beef Curry, with coconut milk, red pepper and Kaffir lime. Rich and flavorful.
House-made Gingerbread with Kaffir lime icing.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Nov 20 09.
Three course Prix Fixe menu -- $22.50
Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 until closing.
Friday and Saturday from 5:30 until 6:30 pm.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Nov 16 09.
Come for the mussels, Stay for the Jazz
Fresh, Local Mussels in a Red Curry sauce with shaved Carrots, Cilantro, Scallions, and a touch of Lime juice
Dessert: Thai Coconut Milk Custard, served with Mango sticky rice.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Oct 16 09.
Crispy whole Red Snapper -- Snap it up!
Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions in a creamy Green Curry dressing.
Whole crispy Red Snapper with three flavors sauce – sweet, sour and traditional spicy Thai. Served with fresh, crisp green beans and a choice of red or Jasmine rice.
Crispy Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls served with a sweet and spiced dipping sauce.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Sep 3 09.
The return of Crispy Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls
Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions in a creamy Green Curry dressing.
Crispy Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls served with a sweet and spiced dipping sauce.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Sep 1 09.
Whole crispy Red Snapper with 3 flavors sauce
Whole crispy Red Snapper with three flavors sauce – sweet, sour and traditional spicy Thai. Served with fresh, crisp green beans and a choice of red or Jasmine rice.
Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions in a creamy green curry dressing.
Crispy flash fried Frog Leg appetizer. Traditional Thai style with garlic, salt and pepper.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Aug 28 09.
Frog Legs! And Local Organic Heirloom Tomato Salad
Crispy flash fried Frog Legs! Traditional Thai style with garlic, salt and pepper.
Try them with our Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions in a creamy green curry dressing.
Also, Wonton Soup with chicken, pork and shrimp wontons in a chicken broth with scallions and ginger.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Aug 20 09.
Crispy Whole Red Snapper, Heirloom Tomato Salad
Wonton Soup with chicken, pork and shrimp wontons in a chicken broth with scallions and ginger.
Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions in a creamy green curry dressing.
Whole crispy Red Snapper with Three-flavored sauce – sweet, sour and traditional spicy Thai. Served with steamed Baby Bok Choy and a choice of Red or Jasmine rice.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Aug 19 09.
Heirloom Tomatos, Hot+Sour Wings, Vege Green Curry
Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions in a creamy green curry dressing.
Hot and Sour Glazed Chicken Wings
Vegetable Green Curry – green beans, eggplant, onions, squash, red and green peppers.
Martini's!Fresh watermelon puree with vodka or rum, served straight up.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Aug 11 09.
Local, Organic, Delicious, Filling, Wonderful.
Chicken Wings with a tamarind glaze. Delicious!
Crispy Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls served with a sweet and spiced dipping sauce. Enough to share, but so good you'll want to keep them for yourself. Time to put these on the menu permanently!
Local, organic Heirloom Tomato salad, served with Watercress and Red Onions iin a creamy green curry dressing.
Fasten your seatbelts for the Sake Flight – shots of organic Momokawa, sparkling Hana Awaka, and house favorite Kaori with hints of banana
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Aug 4 09.
Beat the heat with a Black and Blue Margarita
Beat the heat and the crowds by coming down right now!
Enjoy a Black and Blue Margarita, straight up. Made with aged tequila -- Partida Anejo -- fresh blackberries and blueberries, and personally prepared by our Master Mixologist, Derek.
Enjoy it with crispy Chicken Wings with garlic and scallions. Then order up the Red Snapper fillet with ginger sauce and served with fresh, local green beans.
As always thanks for your patronage!
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Jul 27 09.
Beef Panang Curry
with Kaffir lime leaf and coconut cream.
Also crispy shrimp and pork spring rolls.
Crispy local striped bass with three flavors sauce, locally grown green beans.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Jul 24 09.
Mee Krobe - Thai special at Phao tonight
Crisp fried shrimp, tofu and rice noodles in a Tamarind Sauce, served with bean sprouts and cilantro garnish.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Jul 22 09.
Crispy Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls
with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. Enough to share, but so good you'll want to keep them for yourself.
Have them with an Elderflower Plum Mojito -- Elderflower Liqueur, Plum Vodka and fresh-squeezed lime juice muddled with mint by our Master Mixologist, Harrison.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Jul 21 09.
Thai Ribs with Green Curry cole slaw
The name says it all. Come in and enjoy a major portion of sophisticated, slow cooked ribs with a side of slaw that'll help you beat the heat.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Jul 31 09.
Brazilian Night!
Tonight at Phao - Brazilian night.
With make-it-your-own Caipirinha. Mix one or all tropical fruit assortments into your traditional Brazilian cocktail made with Sagatiba Cachaca.
Brazillian music by DJ Doogie starts at 11:30.
Invite your friends to join us on Facebook.
Upload your photos.
CONDITIONS: Offer good through Jul 10 09.
The Matsuokas talk about their restaurants, Sen and Phao
In the first episode of 27east.com's new series, "5 Questions" with host Dawn Watson, 27east visits Sen Japanese Restaurant in Sag Harbor Village to chat with brothers Tora and Jessa Matsuoka. Tora is the co-owner and Jesse is the general manager of both Sen and brother restaurant Phao Thai Kitchen next door.