Surprisingly, one of the best Thai restaurants not just in uptown, but entire NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aysha Aliyar
Everything was amazing. The waitress, Bu, was so welcoming and nice. We had Drunken Noodle and chicken Cashew and Skewered chicken. It’s awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Polar X
really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claude Robinson
Food and green tea was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa J.
After four years in the neighborhood and trying almost every restaurant I can safely say that this has consistently been the best for takeout. Although there are a lot of delicious options in Inwood, if you have somebody visiting from out of town or need an option you know will be good, Unique gets it right every time.
I’ve eaten in-person a couple of times for that super crunchy freshness if I want something fried, but it all travels well if you’re close by. What sets this place apart on top of the deliciousness of the food is the staff. They are so incredibly friendly, it’s a joy to come in.
Whatever you order for your entrée, definitely order the appetizer sampler along with it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nana Park
If you’re craving the perfect Thai food in New York City, Unique is the place to go. Famous for their authentic Thai cuisine, this spot delivers an incredible dining experience that feels both comforting and indulgent.
Over the years I’ve tried most of their dishes, drunken noodles(extra spicy) with ice Thai tea latte, or Salmon steak with Coconut rice (or Jasmine rice if you like the sauce over the rice) are my favorites. But all their dishes are nothing short of amazing. Every bite had that satisfying flavors followed by melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
The portions were just right generous enough to leave you satisfied but not overly heavy, allowing you to fully enjoy every component of the meal without feeling overwhelmed.
Unique doesn’t just serve great food it perfects a classic Thai dish with premium ingredients, expert execution, and thoughtfully portioned meals. Whether you’re a longtime Unique fan or trying it for the first time, this is a spot that will leave you completely satisfied and eager to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richmond, Ella
First time here and it was amazing! The waitress is so nice and polite. The food is incredible and fresh! The prices are so reasonable. Definitely coming back!
Alain Roberto Berwa
Best food in Inwood. We came here for lunch and it was so good that we had to come for dinner. The empanadas are great. My wife recommends the steak one. The sampler was also a joy. Could be enough for lunch of 2.
Jason Diamond
Our favorite place in Inwood! Consistently delicious.
amazing lunch special, great, fresh food, friendly service, I’ll be back for sure!!
Brandon Baker
Best asian food in INWOOD. Clean, fast, consistent!
NARDA DUCHEINE
I dine here often as the food is always delicious and service is great!!
Matthew B
If you are anything like me, you might look at this place and be a little skeptical. After all, how many bad 'Thai fusion' places are there? Many. Most.
What are the odds that a place on the East side of Broadway in Inwood is going to do it well? Not high, by my estimation. But I was very pleasantly surprised by Unique, which lives up to its name quite well.
Unique serves both traditional Thai and fusion dishes. I had two of each: traditional dumplings and pad see ew; of the fusion dishes I had a salmon and a beef empanada. The dumplings and pad see ew were both competently done, but unremarkable. It is the fusion food where this restaurant really stands out. You can taste the passion in them. You can tell that the chef put a lot of work into his recipes and pushed his creativity. These are really the dishes that earn five stars from me.
If you enjoy Thai cuisine and you are willing to try something new, go here. You won't be disappointed.
Cassandra Carter
You cannot simply judge a place by its fundamentals, and Unique is living proof. Its Thai iced tea, pad siew, and standard fare dumplings are perfectly solid. Its fusion foods, like the beef empanada and spicy salmon with deliciously spiced tomatoes are really creations of passion. Great waitress.
Surprisingly, one of the best Thai restaurants not just in uptown, but entire NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was amazing. The waitress, Bu, was so welcoming and nice. We had Drunken Noodle and chicken Cashew and Skewered chicken. It’s awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and green tea was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After four years in the neighborhood and trying almost every restaurant I can safely say that this has consistently been the best for takeout. Although there are a lot of delicious options in Inwood, if you have somebody visiting from out of town or need an option you know will be good, Unique gets it right every time.
I’ve eaten in-person a couple of times for that super crunchy freshness if I want something fried, but it all travels well if you’re close by. What sets this place apart on top of the deliciousness of the food is the staff. They are so incredibly friendly, it’s a joy to come in.
Whatever you order for your entrée, definitely order the appetizer sampler along with it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re craving the perfect Thai food in New York City, Unique is the place to go. Famous for their authentic Thai cuisine, this spot delivers an incredible dining experience that feels both comforting and indulgent.
Over the years I’ve tried most of their dishes, drunken noodles(extra spicy) with ice Thai tea latte, or Salmon steak with Coconut rice (or Jasmine rice if you like the sauce over the rice) are my favorites. But all their dishes are nothing short of amazing. Every bite had that satisfying flavors followed by melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
The portions were just right generous enough to leave you satisfied but not overly heavy, allowing you to fully enjoy every component of the meal without feeling overwhelmed.
Unique doesn’t just serve great food it perfects a classic Thai dish with premium ingredients, expert execution, and thoughtfully portioned meals. Whether you’re a longtime Unique fan or trying it for the first time, this is a spot that will leave you completely satisfied and eager to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here and it was amazing! The waitress is so nice and polite. The food is incredible and fresh! The prices are so reasonable. Definitely coming back!
Best food in Inwood. We came here for lunch and it was so good that we had to come for dinner. The empanadas are great. My wife recommends the steak one. The sampler was also a joy. Could be enough for lunch of 2.
Our favorite place in Inwood! Consistently delicious.
Very tasty, fair prices
Restaurantji Recommends
amazing lunch special, great, fresh food, friendly service, I’ll be back for sure!!
Best asian food in INWOOD. Clean, fast, consistent!
I dine here often as the food is always delicious and service is great!!
If you are anything like me, you might look at this place and be a little skeptical. After all, how many bad 'Thai fusion' places are there? Many. Most.
What are the odds that a place on the East side of Broadway in Inwood is going to do it well? Not high, by my estimation. But I was very pleasantly surprised by Unique, which lives up to its name quite well.
Unique serves both traditional Thai and fusion dishes. I had two of each: traditional dumplings and pad see ew; of the fusion dishes I had a salmon and a beef empanada. The dumplings and pad see ew were both competently done, but unremarkable. It is the fusion food where this restaurant really stands out. You can taste the passion in them. You can tell that the chef put a lot of work into his recipes and pushed his creativity. These are really the dishes that earn five stars from me.
If you enjoy Thai cuisine and you are willing to try something new, go here. You won't be disappointed.
You cannot simply judge a place by its fundamentals, and Unique is living proof. Its Thai iced tea, pad siew, and standard fare dumplings are perfectly solid. Its fusion foods, like the beef empanada and spicy salmon with deliciously spiced tomatoes are really creations of passion. Great waitress.
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