(212) 696-5700

79 Madison Ave (Cross Streets East 28 St.)
New York, NY 10016 40.74401 -73.985699

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Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown

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Hours:

Sun 5pm-11pm

Mon-Wed 11:30am-2am

Thur-Fri-11:30am-4am

Sat-4pm-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Special Occasion Dining

Cuisine:

Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim, Thai, Indian

What People Are Saying About Pranna

Featured Review

Josh Ozersky

Contributor

Pranna is an enormous 15,000 square-foot space with an attractive, bright interior and two dining rooms, two bars, an open kitchen and a gigantic basement lounge. Talk about optimism! But the crowds have been coming, albeit perhaps more for the bar scene than the food. The kitchen is helmed by chef Chai Trivedi, who has developed a creative menu of Southeast Asian dishes like Vietnamese peanut rice flats, Thai chicken with cashews and assorted satays. There’s also the usual Asian-inflected cocktail program, too. So, does New York need another big-box Asian restaurant? Pranna hopes we do.

Editor's Tips

Fun Fact:
Chef Trivedi created the menu after taking a six month tour across Southern Asia on a Honda Nighthawk 750 motorcycle.
Know Before You Go:
Pranna does a lot of club and party business, so if you have an aversion to loud music or club types, steer clear on weekend nights, when the restaurant goes into nightclub mode.
Save Money:
The Pranna "stimulus package" offers daily specials from 4pm to 7pm.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. At Pranna you are able to great great food, ambience,drinks and perfect fun night.
  2. We loved the overall ambience service and food.
  3. love the atmosphere and ambience at Pranna.
  4. took my boyfriend and we loved it, great atmosphere, food and music, i think i may have a holiday party there late fall.
  5. Overall this is a great place that you can go to for anything from a romantic dinner to a fun night out with the girls.
  6. Great service + ambience at a reasonable price.
  7. Amazing cocktails, great food, fabulous decor, good service, reasonable prices.
  8. The dining room was very romantic and the lounge very trendy.
  9. While the decor is nice, its nothing special for NYC.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. But the best part was the hazelnut souffle for dessert - absolutely amazing!
  2. Even the dessert was delicious.
  3. The satays are wonderful and I loved the Pranna bakery for dessert.
drinks
90.0% positive
  1. wasn't sure what to order for my drink and the owner recommended the TYKU Pranna Sunset, the ginger and lime made it so refreshing!
  2. The food and cocktails were delicious.
  3. They brought out plenty of food for $50 per person (drinks not included) but the food was TERRIBLE!
  4. Had a party at Pranna to celebrate my husband's new job last weekend and it was great - we had plenty of space in the Satay bar, the food was delicious (and plentiful!)
  5. Expensive drinks, horrible food.
  6. The open layout is inviting and warm; the upper level bar looks out onto the main floor, and the basement bar area provides its own mood as well- popular for younger club-goers.
  7. The food was delicious and the wine that Milen recommended paired perfectly with the hors d'oeuvres.
  8. We opted to extend the bar tab and our party captains (George + Lauren) were so accommodating.
  9. The first two cocktails that we had were fantastic and very unique to the restaurant and the food was very good.
  10. Amazing cocktails, great food, fabulous decor, good service, reasonable prices.
  11. was thoroughly impressed by his expertise and friendliness behind the bar- it created a memorable and enjoyable experience that I will surely have again!
  12. went there again with some co-workers for happy hour and we enjoyed beer & Naan for just $5!
  13. The cocktails were delicious and my favorite was bali eyes.
  14. Alex Sanz (bartender) introduced me to my favorite, the Harvest Moon- a delightful drink including Makers Mark, pomegranate seeds, and a freshly ground nutmeg garnish.
  15. Pranna also offers an array of fabulous specialty cocktails.
  16. At Pranna you are able to great great food, ambience,drinks and perfect fun night.
  17. The food selections were delicious and plentiful, the wide variety of drinks (which we purchased on consumption, but for which there were also packages available) satisfied everybody's preferences, and the service was excellent --- the group all enjoyed a
  18. The wine list is all organic with great selections.
  19. Dinner was so savory- with sweet, salty, and spicy complimented with a delcious drink, I will definitely come back to explore the rest of the menu!
  20. For some of the pros excellent cocktails all freshly made right there in front of you, excellent appetizers (you must try their variety of Satay's and Lamb sliders).
food quality
81.96999549865723% positive
  1. We also had the Tom kha soup which was very good as well.
  2. The flat bread served with the dipping sauces was so fresh and delicious.
  3. took my boyfriend and we loved it, great atmosphere, food and music, i think i may have a holiday party there late fall.
  4. Music was great,cocktail waitress was great, food was great.
  5. Even the dessert was delicious.
  6. The food is mediocre and the crowd is also very average.
  7. Great look, uneven food, attentive service, small portions for the price
  8. The leaf wrapped beef with peanuts was either liked or disliked depending on who tried it.
  9. The food selections were delicious and plentiful, the wide variety of drinks (which we purchased on consumption, but for which there were also packages available) satisfied everybody's preferences, and the service was excellent --- the group all enjoyed a
  10. We enjoyed the khao soy noodles and the rib eye steak with delicious sides.
  11. The shrimp in bacon and the swordfish were outstanding.
  12. For dinner I had Laksa soup, one of my faves from malaysia and the steamed chili mussels.
  13. The whole fish was delish.
  14. The satays were perfect with the dipping sauce and my favorite sauce was salty kaffir lime mint.
  15. We loved the overall ambience service and food.
  16. great flavorful food.
  17. Spectacular space, impeccable cuisine!
  18. had the cumin-crusted hangar steak which was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and came with the best sweet potatoe fries I've ever had.
  19. The food was delicious and the wine that Milen recommended paired perfectly with the hors d'oeuvres.
  20. Amazing cocktails, great food, fabulous decor, good service, reasonable prices.
  21. Combined with poor food and poor inattentive staff this place is not a great choice to eat or spend an evening.
  22. The satay sampler for eight was ample food for all of us along with some small bites and some spicy delicious cashews.
  23. The first two cocktails that we had were fantastic and very unique to the restaurant and the food was very good.
  24. had a special tom-yum soup, which had no flavor to it at all and they gave me a teaspoon to eat it with, and the scallops with drunken noodles, which was pretty bad.
  25. Didn't think I'd like this type of food, but everything was perfect.
  26. The choc chili mousse was perfect ending to the meal.
  27. went last Saturday and the food is good but the service is really bad but the food fixing everything !
  28. As much as I like the food and the service while at dinner, there was a boucer at the door that was downright rude (definte need for an explitive here).
  29. The stir fried chicken with ginger was expensive and nothing special.
  30. The lamb satay was exquisite, and came with four unique dipping sauces.
  31. Some of the dishes work really well, others, are overpriced average concoction with a cool spin in the way they are served.
  32. Everything was delicious.
  33. think most would enjoy the food here, but it is not inexpensive when you consider the portion sizes and the amount of dishes needed to create a satisfying meal
  34. I've traveled around southeast asia and have to say this place holds its own and can whip up some delicious naan!
  35. Our server was very knowledgeable and suggested the right dishes for our party.
  36. The mint-kaffir lime sauce was by far the best.
  37. Presentation of food was awesome.
  38. Had a party at Pranna to celebrate my husband's new job last weekend and it was great - we had plenty of space in the Satay bar, the food was delicious (and plentiful!)
  39. Great Music along with flavorful cuisine and amazing vibe.
  40. The food and cocktails were delicious.
  41. The food was impeccable - the best scallops we had ever eaten!
  42. was concerned about the spiciness and exotic flavors, but my guests enjoyed the satays and curries just as much as they enjoyed the sliders and sweet potato fries.
  43. They brought out plenty of food for $50 per person (drinks not included) but the food was TERRIBLE!
  44. The cocktails were delicious and my favorite was bali eyes.
  45. Dinner was so savory- with sweet, salty, and spicy complimented with a delcious drink, I will definitely come back to explore the rest of the menu!
  46. Expensive drinks, horrible food.
  47. Unfortunately the food was not good.
  48. At Pranna you are able to great great food, ambience,drinks and perfect fun night.
  49. She always come by to say hello and sends me the Wok Fired Cashews which are delicious.
menu variety
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. The satay menu is exremely affordable and also the small bites are great.
  2. The food selections were delicious and plentiful, the wide variety of drinks (which we purchased on consumption, but for which there were also packages available) satisfied everybody's preferences, and the service was excellent --- the group all enjoyed a
  3. Beautiful place with a cool vibe, interesting menu and the allure of a dining adventure.
  4. There are too many options in NYC to go to, rather than go to an overpriced venue.
  5. The small bites and satay are affordable options but the dining room is gorgeous.
  6. Dinner was so savory- with sweet, salty, and spicy complimented with a delcious drink, I will definitely come back to explore the rest of the menu!
  7. The wine list is all organic with great selections.
  8. Cocktails go great with the satay menu and I loved the 4 dipping sauces.
  9. For some of the pros excellent cocktails all freshly made right there in front of you, excellent appetizers (you must try their variety of Satay's and Lamb sliders).
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Apart from the place being extraordinarily eligant, they are running great promotions during early hours, foods is consistantly outstanding, service is couteous & warm, place is pack during weekends particularly.
  2. Overall this is a great place that you can go to for anything from a romantic dinner to a fun night out with the girls.
  3. It's a nice looking place but a complete rip off.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. When my party arrived, they told us it would not be available till 11 so we left only to come back to a huge line.
  2. Dinner was so savory- with sweet, salty, and spicy complimented with a delcious drink, I will definitely come back to explore the rest of the menu!
service
81.25% positive
  1. the space is nice, the service wasn't too bad.
  2. Great service + ambience at a reasonable price.
  3. hottie waitress, good music, hot girls everywhere.
  4. The music was great, crowd was lively and clearly enjoying themselves and all the staff is very friendly.
  5. The music was good but several places in the city have as good of music or better with a higher level of standards in service.
  6. Amazing cocktails, great food, fabulous decor, good service, reasonable prices.
  7. and the service was outstanding.
  8. The food selections were delicious and plentiful, the wide variety of drinks (which we purchased on consumption, but for which there were also packages available) satisfied everybody's preferences, and the service was excellent --- the group all enjoyed a
  9. The service is SUPERB - especially that DAVID!
  10. It was the perfect spot for a gathering of 20-30 people.
  11. As much as I like the food and the service while at dinner, there was a boucer at the door that was downright rude (definte need for an explitive here).
  12. went last Saturday and the food is good but the service is really bad but the food fixing everything !
  13. Alex Sanz (bartender) introduced me to my favorite, the Harvest Moon- a delightful drink including Makers Mark, pomegranate seeds, and a freshly ground nutmeg garnish.
  14. Great look, uneven food, attentive service, small portions for the price
  15. Apart from the place being extraordinarily eligant, they are running great promotions during early hours, foods is consistantly outstanding, service is couteous & warm, place is pack during weekends particularly.
  16. Our server was very knowledgeable and suggested the right dishes for our party.
  17. The staff was very knowledgeable and my only regret is that I did not ask how the chef recommends the duck being cooked.
  18. We loved the overall ambience service and food.
  19. Our server was very attentive and knowledgable.
  20. The place is beautifula nd service was quite attentive.
  21. Everyone from the staff to the owners went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.
  22. Combined with poor food and poor inattentive staff this place is not a great choice to eat or spend an evening.
  23. Our waitress suggested the duck, which my friend ordered, and said it was the best duck he had ever had.
  24. Service was attentive.
  25. -Door staff and bouncers are extremely rude.
  26. (in particular an overweight girl, an Indian guy who claimed to be the owner, and 2 rude bouncers who behaved like they were in a rap video)
  27. was very disappointed in not getting the table when I was told I would by their representative, the extremely poor service and the little compensation by the service.
  28. Staff was very attentive.
  29. The minute I walked in, I was greeted by an amazing staff!
  30. We were very impressed to have extremely professional service with a friendly touch.
  31. Music was great,cocktail waitress was great, food was great.
  32. The service is very attentive.
value
82.34999656677246% positive
  1. The place is HUGE, but you wouldn't know it from the entrance on Madison Ave. Great addition to the neighborhood and totally worth checking out.
  2. Some of the dishes work really well, others, are overpriced average concoction with a cool spin in the way they are served.
  3. When my party arrived, they told us it would not be available till 11 so we left only to come back to a huge line.
  4. Great look, uneven food, attentive service, small portions for the price
  5. think most would enjoy the food here, but it is not inexpensive when you consider the portion sizes and the amount of dishes needed to create a satisfying meal
  6. The small bites and satay are affordable options but the dining room is gorgeous.
  7. Based on many of the portion sizes, this place will be more expensive than your initial impression believes it would be.
  8. Amazing cocktails, great food, fabulous decor, good service, reasonable prices.
  9. Food is surprisingly good - but, the portions are tiny considering price.
  10. The stir fried chicken with ginger was expensive and nothing special.
  11. The satay menu is exremely affordable and also the small bites are great.
  12. Went to Pranna with a huge group of friends.
  13. Overall Pranna was a great experience and the prices were very affordable.
  14. This is a nice venue but it is definitely overhyped and overpriced.
  15. There are too many options in NYC to go to, rather than go to an overpriced venue.
  16. had a taste of the sorbet's which were nice (very small portion for the price) and we had the MANGO AND PAPAYA CARPACCIO which was really interesting with pomegranite.
  17. Great service + ambience at a reasonable price.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The minute I walked in, I was greeted by an amazing staff!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/22/11

Awesome New Years Eve Party @ Pranna !

by Devin P at Citysearch

We can't say enough about Pranna, especially for New Years Eve 2012. The inside of this 15,000 sq ft venue is truly impressive. It offers various rooms, each with its own bar and unique feel, to venture into. The Main Room is filled with dancing and great vibes.

If you're looking for a VIP experience then the Mezzanine floor is where you want to be. A high-energy atmosphere and a 5 hour Open-Bar are waiting for you at Pranna on NYE '12. Get your tickets today at NYETIX2012. com - Call us at 212-845-9750 for group discounts

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/20/11

Okay Spot but bartender is rude

by Wendy DJewels at Citysearch

I was visiting my friend in New York and decided to go out to Pranna. The atmosphere is great! The bartender at the bottom section was rude and obnoxious. Really need a class in customer service.

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/25/11

Expensive But Bad

by HairBug3 at Citysearch

We came here to celebrate our 11 year-old daughter's singing recital. Wish we had gone elsewhere; the experience was not good. The chicken in the chicken wings was raw; the chicken in the chicken wraps didn't have any taste. Then we waited for our entrees for 30 minutes. The waitress apologized several times and promised "free dessert." By 9:10 pm (we got there at 7:50) our food still hadn't arrived. We were ready to leave when it finally did. The prawns and hangar steak were all right--nothing to write home about. After all of this, we thought they would at least give us the drinks for free, but instead they gave us a few cookies to take home. When we complained with the hostesses, they said they would call the manager/owner so we could tell him. He never showed up so we just left. In a word, we're never coming back.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/29/11

FREE PARTY

by tommy4am at Citysearch

Pranna

79 Madison Ave

between 28th and 29th St

Come out to Pranna this Friday for a exclusive free party under my guest list nothing beats FREE. And for my birthday people you get a complimentary champagne on the house so take advantage of it. free party and free champagne perfect way to celebrate your birthday. and if your a last min person to plan something out why not come out to Pranna and get the party started here.

Mix Crowd

Proper Dress Code!

Doors Open at 11pm

Mention Tommy 4 guestlist

Free Champagne for Birthdays. Must RSVP.

If you have any questions or problems, feel free to email or msg me via fb

Tommy

tommy4am@gmail/com

facebook/com/tommy4am

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/19/11

Worst place ever

by lillily44 at Citysearch

Places like Pranna in New York absolutely deserve to go out of business. A friend had a birthday party here and had a couple of tables/bottle service. Obviously not everyone gets to a birthday party at the same time and we didn't either. So people couldn't get in even when she came out to speak with the bouncer herself. But worst of all was that they were extremely rude, to us, to everyone else we saw there... I understand bouncers need to keep things in check, but the bouncers here are really rude, uneducated, ghetto, and basically get a high from being jerks. I would highly suggest that you DO NOT HOST YOUR EVENT HERE, and if you have a friend hosting an event here, get here before 9pm if you plan on getting in. Looking at their restaurant reviews which are pretty pathetic as well, I wouldn't be surprised if this place went out of business soon enough.

The Details on Pranna

Place Categories:

  • great flavorful food
  • attentive overall ambience service
  • delicious cocktails
  • savory dinner
  • mediocre food
  • rude bouncers
  • just perfect whole experience
  • great drinks
  • highly recommend pranna
  • perfect everything
  • loved dipping sauces
  • great music
  • great ambience
  • good new restaurant
  • overpriced venue
  • reasonable prices
  • delicious food selections
  • very trendy dining room
  • knowledgable server
  • wonderful satays
  • delicious flat bread
  • nice intimate space
  • recommended highly
  • not recommend place
  • very attentive staff