(212) 971-8530
462 Ninth Ave
New York,
NY
10018
40.7543
-73.9956
Neighborhoods: Garment District, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30am-11pm
Price:
$
Last updated 1.24.11
What People Are Saying About Aura Thai
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Pint-sized Asian fusion cafe stocks its menu with favorites from Thailand, China and Korea.
Editor's Tips
- Delivery:
- Ask for delivery and enjoy Aura Thai in the comfort of your home.
| ambiance | 50.0% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 50.0% positive |
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| food quality | 98.28000068664551% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 68.17999839782715% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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Great thai food at a modest price
by rtorrino8811 at Citysearch
I love this place. I used to work nearby and I would go at least once a week. I've tried nearly everything on the menu and I think the only thing I didn't care for much was the crispy egg noodle dish. Everything else is awesome. Try the steamed fish. I would almost always do take-out because the place is mobbed at lunch time. (good sign, right?)
- Pros: Delicious food, friendly staff, quick prep
- Cons: Lunch time crowd is insane due to popularity
delicious thai foods...
by ThereSea at Citysearch
I've been here twice, and both times I had ordered the panang curry . Thai food is my favorite, and their panang curry is definitely one of the best I've ever tried. They have a large menu selection here, and prices were fair. Staff is very nice and helpful.
Great Thai food for the price. I'd definitely recommend this place to friends.
Average!
by Michelle323 at Citysearch
I received a gift certificate for this restaurant, so we decided to check it out. We were seated on the lower level, up against the stairs. It was crowded, the tables are very close together, and it was quite noisy. We were sat right next to a big party- not romantic at all. The food and drinks were okay, a bit over priced, but what isn't in New York??! The customer service was great and much appreciated, but the environment was a let-down.
Fantastic quality price ratio for Thai, pleasant staff
by samatoid at Citysearch
I work in the area and order from Aura about twice a week. I often get the chicken with cashew nuts (not a lunch special, but irresistible), pad see ew, or one of the currys, but I have tried most of the menu. Almost all the dishes are fantastic and unlike other modestly priced restaurants the quality is consistent. The staff is industrious and pleasant although given the small size of the restaurant and the volume of business they often have to be brisk. I am no one special, but they know my name and always take time to say hello.
Tip: I order before I go the restaurant and bring my food back to the office.
- Pros: Excellent thai food for a modest price, pleasant staff, clean and active ambience
- Cons: small space, very busy at lunch time
Really fast delivery; tasty stuff
by ilikemonkeys at Citysearch
This neighborhood is really up and coming (on its way there; not there yet). There's not a ton of folks walking by, so Aura is sort of a hidden treasure, but it's great for the Penn Station and Javits Center crowds. My husband and I actually live down the street, and this is one of our favorite spots for lunch. The broths are a little bland, but I love the Pad See Ew (sp?) and the dumplings, and he LOVES the lemongrass chicken. We actually ordered delivery for the first time tonight, and it was unbelievably fast. Definitely one of the best thai places around. They have a sister restaurant on 39 and 9 that's got good lunch specials too.
- Pros: Fast delivery, tasty sauces
- Cons: bland broth, so-so service
The Details on Aura Thai
Place Categories:
- really good thai food
- mediocre pad thai
- love place
- wonderful service
- decent prices
- great everything
- particularly good curry
- famous duck dishes
- favorite lunch time spots
- excellent lunch spot
- best bud
- worst level
- friendly thai neighbor
- loves lemongrass chicken
- crispy egg noodle dish
- not like atmosphere
- awesome grilled eggplant
- nice condo
- best sirloin
- really good fried banana dessert
- equally impressive other dishes
- big fan
- helpful staff
- enjoyed jap
- full aura

