Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in New York: 6:25 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (212) 308-5588 to confirm.
Location & directions
222 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
About Obao Midtown
Obao Midtown is a Thai restaurant you'll find at 222 E 53rd St in New York, New York. It is one of 5,477 places to eat and drink we list in New York. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
Obao Midtown is open daily, 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Obao Midtown's menu features 248 dishes and drinks across 27 sections, including DRINKS - Non-Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic, DESSERTS - Desserts, DESSERTS - Ice Cream, and Desserts. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $57.00, with a typical item around $12.00. You will find options like Coke, Coke, and Taro Custard.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reservations are accepted; call (212) 308-5588 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 222 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
- Phone
- (212) 308-5588
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 248 items · $1.00–$57.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Obao Midtown’s weekday schedule with 62 other Thai restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 73.5 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 67. 97% of Thai restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and Obao Midtown is one of them.
Compared with 62 other Thai restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in New York
Based on 24 menus with 2,513 priced items from Thai restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $16.99.
At Obao Midtown the median listed price is $12.00, close to the typical $12.95 for Thai restaurants in New York.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Red Curry | 71% | $16.95 |
| Green Curry | 71% | $16.48 |
| Pad Thai | 71% | $15.95 |
| Panang Curry | 67% | $16.48 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 62% | $15.97 |
| Jasmine Rice | 58% | $3.00 |
| Sticky Rice | 54% | $3.50 |
| Peanut Sauce | 54% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 24 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Obao Midtown there are 302 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 867 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (151), Bars & Pubs (74), Japanese & Sushi (65), and Burgers & Fast Food (60).
Competition is strong: 11 other Thai restaurants are within a mile and 98 within three miles. The closest is Su Khum Vit 51, < 0.1 mi away.
319 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianAngelo Bellini< 0.1 mi
- AmericanHudson Malone< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiLucky Cat< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsTomi Jazz< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTacoVision< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Obao Midtown's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Obao Midtown open on Sunday?
Yes, Obao Midtown is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Obao Midtown located?
Obao Midtown is located at 222 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022.
What is the phone number of Obao Midtown?
You can call Obao Midtown at (212) 308-5588.
Does Obao Midtown offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Obao Midtown offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Obao Midtown?
The typical price range at Obao Midtown is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $57.00.
Does Obao Midtown take reservations?
Yes, Obao Midtown accepts reservations.
Is Obao Midtown wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Obao Midtown open late?
Yes – Obao Midtown is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Obao Midtown?
There are 867 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Obao Midtown. Nearby options include Angelo Bellini (< 0.1 mi), Hudson Malone (< 0.1 mi), and Lucky Cat (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Obao Midtown?
11 other Thai restaurants within a mile. The closest is Su Khum Vit 51, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 24 menus with 2,513 priced items from Thai restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $16.99.
