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    Obao - 53rd St

    Southeast Asian
    Open now11AM - 10PM
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    OBAO Special

    Featured Items

    • Drunken Noodles

      (Choices of Meat) stir fried large flat noodles, egg, bird’s eye chilies, Thai basil leaves
      $18.00
    • PAD THAI (GLUTEN FREE).

      (Pick Choice of Meat ) Thin rice noodles , egg, bean sprouts, chives, and crushed peanuts
      $18.00
    • Pho Bò

      12 hrs cooked beef broth, thin sliced rare beef, cooked brisket, thin rice noodles, onions, cilantro, side of bean sprouts, jalapeño and lime wedge
      $22.00

    Drinks of the Month

    Mocktails

    • Butterfly Lemonade

      $7.00
    • I've got my eye on you

      $16.00

    FOOD ONLINE

    Desserts

    • Taro Custard

      Taro custard, Coconut Sorbet, coconut milk, pineapple puree, taro puree, roasted coconut smoke
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Fresh Mango Sticky Rice

      Mango with sweet coconut sticky rice
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Thai Coconut Pudding

      $12.00

    Appetizers

    • Steak Ribs Eye

      $22.00
    • Larb Gai

      Minced chicken tossed with fresh herbs, roasted rice powder, red onion, and lime for the perfect balance of fresh, spicy, and tangy Thai flavors.
      $16.00
    • Three Shrimps

      Steamed shrimps, rice paper, black tobiko, cherry tomatoes, lime, red onion, crispy shallot, mint and spicy seafood sauce
      $14.00
    • Crispy Pork Belly

      Fried crispy pork belly, green leaves lettuce,picked carrot and radish, spicy seafood sauce
      $16.00
    • Spring Rolls

      Pork, shrimps, taro, mushrooms, and sesame oil, pickled carrot & radish with nước chấm sauce
      $14.00
    • Vietnamese Chicken Wings

      Deep fried chicken wings, fried garlic served with pickled carrot & radish
      $13.00
    • Steamed Dumplings

      Steamed stuffed chicken, shrimp, shitake mushroom and sesame oil Served with chili soy sauce
      $14.00
    • Sambal Spiced Calamari

      fried calamari, scallions, and onion stir-fried with butter and Sambal Oelek
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Vietnamese Salad

      Shredded mango, lettuce, red onion, rice paper, carrots, cilantro and sweet 12 fish sauce, crispy onions
      $12.00
    • Papaya Salad

      Shredded young papaya, lime, chili, garlic, long beans, tomatoes crushed peanuts
      $13.00
    • Kimchi Fries

      Sriracha mayo, scallions, and sesame seeds topped with spicy pickled napa
      $12.00
    • Shrimp Tom Yum Soup

      Lemongrass soup, shrimp, button mushrooms, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, tomatoes, shallots, and bird's eye chilies
      $12.00
    • Tofu Summer Roll

      Tofu ,green leaf lettuce chive, cilantro, vermicelli, pickled carrot & radish, thin rice paper, peanut sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Spare Ribs

      6 hrs. braised pork spareribs tossed with honey tamarind glaze served with Vietnamese table salad
      $14.00

    Entrees

    Both cuisines offer different encounters. The dishes of Thailand are bold, intensive in flavor, whereas those of Vietnam speak to freshness and equilibrium, with ample herbs and light broths
    • Lobster Tail Pad Thai

      Thin rice noodles served, lobster tail, bean sprout, chive, crushed peanuts
      $57.00
    • Pork Chop

      Grilled pork chop, nước chấm, pickled carrot and radish
      $24.00
    • Crab Fried Rice

      Crabmeat Jumbo lump, egg, cucumber, scallion, Thai spicy seafood sauce and chili fish sauce.
      $29.00
    • Bò Lúc Lac

      Seared diced New Zealand grass fed beef, onion, grape tomatoes and top with crispy shallots side of Jasmin rice
      $28.00
    • Eggplant basil Tofu

      Stir fried eggplant, tofu, onion, bell pepper, chili, garlic, and Thai basil
      $20.00
    • Basil Fried Rice

      Choices of Meat , egg, garlic, chili, bell peppers, onions, Thai basil leaves (Shrimp Recommendation)
      $20.00
    • Crispy Pork Belly Pad Kaprow

      Crispy pork, Thai basil leaves, chili, garlic, bell pepper, onions, string beans
      $25.00
    • Ka Prao Kai Khai Dao(Basil)

      Minced chicken, chili, bell pepper, onion and basil leaves, Topped with fried egg.
      $25.00
    • Crispy Chicken Cashew

      Deep-fried chicken, onion, scallions, white wine,Sweet chilli sauce
      $20.00
    • Grilled Chicken

      $20.00

    Curry

    • Short Ribs Massaman Curry

      12 hour braised grass-fed short ribs, roasted sweet potato, shallot, dills, and peanuts topped with crispy shallot
      $38.00
    • Red Curry

      Hand crushed red curry paste duck led confit coconut milk cherry tomato pineapple bell peppers and Thai basil leaves
      $22.00
    • Green Curry

      Hand crushed green curry paste, sliced chicken, Thai Eggplant, Thai basil leaves, bird's eye chili and bamboo shoot. (Vegan)
      $22.00
    • Massaman Curry

      Sweet potato, onion and peanuts with coconut milk. (Vegan)
      $22.00

    Noodles

    • Pork & Shrimp Bun

      Grilled pork & shrimp, vermicelli noodles, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, scallion, peanuts, nước chấm sauce, pickled carrot and radish
      $25.00
    • Khao Soi Short Rib

      Creamy coconut yellow curry soup, egg noodles, Short Ribs , pickled mustard green, red onion, crispy noodle, lime wedge
      $38.00
    • Pho Bo Short Rib

      12 hrs cooked beef broth, braised short rib, sliced rare beef, cooked brisket, thin rice noodles, onions, cilantro, side of bean sprouts, jalapeño and lime wedge
      $38.00
    • Pho Bò

      12 hrs cooked beef broth, thin sliced rare beef, cooked brisket, thin rice noodles, onions, cilantro, side of bean sprouts, jalapeño and lime wedge
      $22.00
    • Pho Ga

      Chicken leg confit, shiitake mushrooms broth, thin rice noodles, onions, cilantro, side of bean sprouts, jalapeño and lime wedge
      $20.00
    • Bun Bo Hue Spicy

      Spicy beef lemongrass broth, braised pork leg ,braised beef shank , round rice noodles chili oil onions cilantro
      $25.00
    • Pho Chay

      Fried tofu, shiitake mushrooms broth, thin rice noodles, onions, cilantro, side of bean sprouts, jalapeño and lime wedge
      $20.00
    • PAD THAI (GLUTEN FREE).

      (Pick Choice of Meat ) Thin rice noodles , egg, bean sprouts, chives, and crushed peanuts
      $18.00
    • Pad See Eew

      (Choices of Meat) Stir fried flat noodles, egg, garlic, Chinese broccoli, picked long hot pepper and white pepper
      $18.00
    • Drunken Noodles

      (Choices of Meat) stir fried large flat noodles, egg, bird’s eye chilies, Thai basil leaves
      $18.00
    • Shimps Garlic Butter Noodles

      Garlic butter egg noodles, stir fried garlic butter shrimp, iceberg lettuce, scallion, cilantro, picked carrot and radish
      $24.00
    • Vegan Pad Thai

      Pad thai vegan no egg
      $20.00
    • Khao Soi Chicken

      Creamy coconut yellow curry soup, egg noodles, chicken leg confit, pickled mustard green, red onion, crispy noodle, lime wedge
      $22.00
    • Khao Soi Duck

      Creamy coconut yellow curry soup, egg noodles, Duck leg confit, pickled mustard green, red onion, crispy noodle, lime wedge
      $29.00
    • Roasted Duck Noodle

      Stir fried flat noodles, crispy duck leg eggs, shredded duck, scallions, sesame oil and Sriracha sauce.
      $24.00

    OBAO Special

    • Duck Red Curry

      Hand crushed red curry paste duck led confit coconut milk cherry tomato pineapple bell peppers and Thai basil leaves
      $29.00
    • Pla Todd & Mango Salad

      Fried Whole Fish, mango with Thai Herbs in Spicy dressing.
      $38.00
    • Short Ribs Massaman

      Braised grass-fed short ribs, mashed sweet potatoes and roasted peanuts ,topped with crispy shaùseh
      $38.00

    Specialty Cocktails

    • 1001 Nights

      gin, fresh blueberries muddled with palm sugar, fresh lemon juice, fragoli strawberry liqueur
      $16.00
    • Bruiseberry

      rum, seasonal berries, fresh lime juice
      $16.00
    • KeKHWY

      Gin infused chrysanthemum lime juice simple syrup topped tonic
      $16.00
    • Obao Sunray

      vodka, coconut rum, fresh lime juice, Thai chili, ginger puree
      $16.00
    • Comrade Party

      Astral Tequila Lime Triple sec Tamarind Shaken with ice Garnish with lime wedge
      $15.00
    • OBAO

      gin, jalapeno, triple sec, pineapple juice
      $16.00
    • Flunk Flink

      lychee infused sake, coconut rum, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup
      $16.00
    • A Long Winter

      Bulleit Bourbon ,Maple syrup . Lime juice Ice cube Garnish Lemon slice Star anish 2 pieces
      $16.00

    Greens

    • Bean Sprout & Chives

      Bean sprouts chive and garlic
      $9.00
    • Sautéed Chinese Broccoli

      $12.00

    Non-Alcoholic

    • Coconut Juice

      $6.00
    • Thai Iced Tea

      Thai Ice tea
      $6.00
    • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

      $6.00
    • Coke

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      $4.00
    • Seltzer

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00

    Sides

    • Jasmine Rice

      $3.00
    • Steamed Pho Noodle

      $3.00
    • Steamed Bun Bo Noodles

      $3.00
    • Steamed Broad Noodles

      $3.00
    • Kimchi

      $5.00
    • Spicy Mayo

      $3.00
    • Pickled

      $3.00
    • Peanut sauce

      $3.00
    • Pho Side

      $3.00

    Catering Apps

    • Crispy Spring Rolls

      Pork, shrimps, taro, mushrooms, and sesame oil served with pickled carrot & daikon with nước chấm sauce
      $80.00+
    • Steamed Dumplings

      chicken, shrimps, shitake mushrooms, and sesame oil served with chili soy sauce
      $80.00+
    • Vietnamese Chicken Wings

      Deep-fried chicken wings, palm sugar, and fried garlic served with pickled carrot & daikon
      $80.00+
    • Papaya Salad

      Shredded young papaya, lime, chilies, garlic, long beans, cherry tomatoes, crushed peanuts, and palm sugar.
      $80.00+
    • Spareribs With Honey Tamarind Glaze

      6 hrs. braised pork spareribs tossed with honey tamarind glaze served with Vietnamese table salad
      $80.00+
    • Tofu Summer roll

      $80.00+
    • KIMCHEE FRIES.

      $80.00+

    Catering Entrees

    • EGGPLANT TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE

      Stir fried eggplant, tofu, onion, chilies, garlic, and Thai basil
      $120.00+
    • CASHEW CHILI CHICKEN

      deep-fried chicken, onion, scallions, white wine, butter, and cashews with sweet chili sauce
      $120.00+
    • CHICKEN PAD KRA POW

      Chicken, baby corn, long beans, Thai basil leaves, bird’s eye chilies, and onion.
      $120.00+
    • CHICKEN GREEN CURRY

      hand-crushed green curry paste, sliced chicken, Thai Eggplants, Thai basil leaves, and bird’s eye chilies.
      $120.00+
    • VIETNAMESE PORK CHOP

      Grilled pork chop marinated in fish sauce, honey, lemongrass, pickled carrot & daikon, and sweet rice wine served with chili vinegar sauce.
      $120.00+
    • SHRIMP BASIL FRIED RICE

      Stir-fried Thai basil, shrimp, bird's eye chili, and onions.
      $120.00+
    • Vietnamese Pork Chop

      $120.00+
    • CHICKEN MASSAMAN CURRY

      $120.00+
    • SAUTÉED BEAN SPROUTS & CHIVES

      $45.00+
    • SAUTEED CHINESE BROCCOLI

      $60.00+
    • CRAB FRIED RICE

      Jumbo lump crab meat, egg, cucumber, and cilantro served with spicy green sauce and chili fish sauce
      $140.00+
    • SHORT RIBS MASSAMAN CURRY

      12 hr. braised grass-fed short ribs, roasted sweet potato, shallot, dills, and peanuts topped with crispy shallot
      $190.00+

    Catering Noodles

    • PAD THAI

      stir-fried thin rice noodles with shrimps, bean sprouts, chives, and crushed peanuts topped with a poached egg
      $120.00+
    • DRUNKEN NOODLES

      stir fried large flat noodles, sliced chicken, egg, bird’s eye chilies, kaffir lime leaves, Thai basil leaves, young pepper corns
      $120.00+
    • PAD SEE EEW

      stir fried large flat noodles, New Zealand grass-fed beef, egg, and Chinese broccoli served with pickled jalapenos
      $120.00+

    OBAO Special

    Chef Specials

    • Lobster tails pad thai

      $55.00
    • Panang Grilled fillet sea-bass

      $28.00
    • Tom yum sea food

      $28.00
    • Ribeye steak with jeaw sauce

      $22.00
    • Ribeye summer roll

      $15.00

    Signatures

    • Tom leng volcano

      $30.00
    • babylon snail garlic butter saute

      $32.00
    • Short rib massaman

      $38.00
    • Pla tod mango salad

      $40.00
    • Duck curry

      $29.00
    • Bun Bo Hue

      $25.00
    • Bo luc lac

      $30.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    222 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

    Directions

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    Boston, MA 02210

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