RYNN Thai Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in New York

I usually thought that completely open & available resy page was just an indicator of a bed restaurant but this one finally solidified that my hypothesis is false. We first had the goong chae nam pla which is some chopped raw shrimp, almost ceviche style marinated in a papaya salad sauce on top of an endive leaf. This was a bomb in my mouth. Literally. The fusion of sweet n spicy with a hit of tanginess was perfect. It was a little too spicy for me but I fought through it. Worth it. Then we had the duck penang curry w naan. The duck was crispy n tender, but the sauce was SOOOO flavorful n punchy. Reminds me of food back home. Like OP w the flavor. Kapao ribye was perfect. The meat had bites of fat n meat. It was very seasoned. And when u need a kick of tang just eat it with the dipping sauce n several chopped onions n greens in it . The crab meat rice was pretty standard but essential to balance the other heavily flavored dishes. Had more crab meat than the average crab fried rice (also cheaper than ur avg thai crab fried rice in nyc). I forgot to order the strawberry tum for appetizers so i just had it with the dessert. It was basically papaya salad (one of the dishes in life i’m so down bad for) but with strawberries. It was dynamic and fresh. A kick from the sweet fish sauce, a dryer juicyness from the strawberry, a sweeter wetter juicyness from the kumquats and a kick of peanuts. The thai tea creme brulee was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. An evenly coat of crisp brûléed sugar, a thinner-than-your-average-cremebrulee-custard that was creamy and not too overwhelming, accompanied with slices of strawberry to balance it all out.

Overall, i’m mad. I AM ANGRY that this establishment isn’t filled with customers. I’m appalled by the amount of mid, overpriced, flavorless, trendy, fully-booked-resy restaurants that exist and survive in NYC. This restaurant deserves so much more love than they’re getting. the server was this sweet thai mom who clearly loves what she does and cares about appealing to the trendier younger crowd. the dishes finds a way to be unique but still holds down the thai characteristics...

The restaurant is really small, we had a reservation but we didn't get seated because the people on the table hadn't left, which is unfortunate because the place is so small that there's no place for 5 people to even stand around the restaurant. It was really cramped and super loud. We finally got seated, the tables don't have a whole lot of space between them so it feels like you're on some kind of shared table. The table next to us was really loud and that really made us enjoy our experience a lot less. It was impossible to hear each other over the constant noise. They have really adorable looking menus and I would say their drinks are innovative and interesting, and they all looked great! I ended up trying the Thai iced tea and it was AMAZING! Probably one of the best ones I've had. We got a few of their appetizers Crispy wontons: this was basically a fried wonton nacho style in Asian flavours, incredible. It was sweet and spicy and crunchy and I loved it. Mushroom croquettes: also pretty good, a little mushy but I liked these too. Tum strawberry: something new and unexpected, this was a hit also Dumplings: I skipped it due to allergies but heard that it was the best appetizer of all

After some amazing drinks and appetizers, we felt a little let down by the entrees. I got the Khao soi, I expected it to be soupy and more flavorful but it was below average for me. The fried chicken wasn't great either. Other mains on the table were soft shell crab, pork belly, and pad pak. My friend who got the pad pak was vegetarian with egg allergy, and barely had any options here. This looked like the saddest of all entrees, as it was just boiled cauliflowers on a plate with rice and no seasoning. Extremely disappointed with that. Final verdict : I would only come back for the drinks and appetizers but ultimately there are so many other amazing Thai restaurants in NYC where I...

Rynn is a cozy and popular Thai spot, known for its happy hour. I made a reservation here with a friend, and while the space is small, it has a warm and inviting vibe.

Everything we’ve ordered: Thai Iced Tea: Really good—not overly sweet. Perfection!

La Tiang: A must try appetizer! Minced pork and shrimp wrapped in egg, served with a flavorful sauce and Bird’s Eye chili. Highly recommend.

Mushroom Croquettes: Surprisingly good! Crispy on the outside, filled with mushrooms on the inside. I’d definitely order these again.

Pu Ka Ree (Soft Shell Crab in Crab Curry): This one missed the mark for me. The curry lacked flavor and didn’t complement the crab well. Maybe if the curry was spicy, it would’ve been better…

Nua Yang Jaew (Grilled Ribeye): Great flavors, grilled to perfection, but the cut was extremely fatty. I really wanted to love it, but it was difficult to eat. Too much fat… :(

Crab Meat Omelette: Recommended by Eaters, but it was way too oily for me. The egg was visibly soaked in oil. Fluffy egg, great flavors but disappointed.

Pad See Ew: One of the highlights! Great flavor and texture. I just wish there had been more pork.

Thai Tea Crème Brûlée: A great idea in theory, but the execution fell short. The custard lacked smoothness and the sugar wasn’t crystallized properly. Not bad, but pass.

Service was excellent—staff were attentive, friendly, and kept our water glasses full. Pricing felt fair for the quality and setting. I’d definitely come back to explore more...