Cafetasia
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 529-2363
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Greene Street
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu, Sun 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Message from Cafetasia
Thai Brasserie
- Prix fixe lunch menu
- Authentic Thai cuisine
- Variety of cocktails
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Editorial Review for Cafetasia – by Kathleen Squires
In Short
NYU students have taken to this budget-friendly spot like it was a student union stand-in. Long communal tables are perfect for the sociable set while daters can slip into a two-top. Wood-slatted walls, tropical greenery and a presiding Buddha make up a stylish backdrop for the Eastern-inspired cuisine, from Japanese soba salad to Malaysian massaman curry to Laotian-style chicken. Desserts, such as chocolate mousse and creme brulee, are straight out of the West.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe bar serves up stylish retro drinks like mai tai and current concoctions like the Wat Po, a vodka, watermelon, OJ and lime mix.
Save MoneyTry the $7 prix-fixe lunch menu, which includes choice of one appetizer and one entree.
When to GoHappy hour is from 4pm to 7pm daily and features two-for-one drinks.
User Reviews for Cafetasia
10/06/2008 Posted by pfizzle
Picked this place out for a friend's birthday. Dining in a large group, you want to be able to accommodate everyone's tastes and their wallets at the same time. This place definitely does both. The drinks are made very well. The seating is almost picnic-table-style which really works well for groups. The food was definitely worth more than you pay for. I highly recommend the Flounder. The service was very decent and accommodating. All our dishes came at the same time and came out piping hot. We even showed up very late for our reservation and were luckily still seated very promptly! I'd definitely come back here for another try since their menu is so huge.
Pros: Great value and atmosphere, great entrees, perfect for groups
Cons: Appetizers are more on the so-so side, but you get what you pay for!
09/17/2008 Posted by toasterbunny4
If you can get over being surrounded by NYU students, this place is a great cheap dinner spot. The dishes range from XS-XL (although the XL is actually just normal entree sized), which makes it great for sharing dishes tapas style. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, if a bit loud, and the food tastes decent enough. Fried food is a little too fried, and the coconut lettuce wraps were a little too dry, but overall it's a good value. The only problem is that the service is either nonexistent or way too aggressive about clearing plates before you've finished. But for the prices, this place is a great find.
