Sticky Rice — Restaurant in New York

A friend and I chose to dine in this restaurant because it was the closest thai place to the networking event we attended. We were seated promptly as we arrived and quickly provided food and cocktail menus. We ordered pineapple margaritas, the chili wings and fries as appetizer to share, and spicy basil fried rice and a duck rice dish as entrees. The food is mediocre and not authentic Thai but we finished everything because we were hungry. When we asked for the check, we noticed that there was already a 20% gratuity added to the bill. I called our waiter to inquire why there is an automatic gratuity added for only 2 of us with no indication that this would happen in the menu so I know it wasn't a restaurant policy. His excuse was that we have dined here before and we didn't leave a tip. So they took it upon themselves to add 20%. First of all, this is our first time dining at this restaurant. Secondly even if I patronized the restaurant before and didn't tip, that gives them no right to automatically add 20%. I can only wonder if this incident is racially motivated because my friend and I are both black. The waiter removed the automatic gratuity and we paid and left. The morning after my friend called me to tell me that she has an upset stomach from the food we ate at the restaurant. I also wonder if they did something to the food before they served us. I will never return to this restaurant and urge patrons ( especially black patrons) to inspect their bill carefully if they decide to go. Also I plan to file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs because this discriminatory and wrong business practice cannot...

No cap! Food Service Atmosphere 5 all around

I walked in and received a very warm welcome from Derick (server & Bartender). The drinks are my speed(more that one whiskey/bourbon cocktail) I also feel like they have a little bit of something for everyone.

I tried the Spiced Ginger Hot toddy and it's the best hot toddy I have had yet. First time having an elderflower old fashioned referring strong flavor and it cap getting better as old fashioned do with the sips.

Came here in the cold weather. So atmosphere wise I am glad they have a sort of cold air blocker with the curtains.

The fries definitely get them the flavor and sauce was a 10. Better than truffle fries. Roti paratha with vegan curry was delicious I thought it was going to be SPICY but it wasn't. It was just flavorful where I ended up dipping my fries into.

There take on the cashew chicken was also a first and I order that a lot. The base(wok) seemed different. It was more soy butter flavoring in my amateur opinion than chili based.

I came on a Monday. If that matters to anyone. (IYKYK).

Sorry I have no pictures. Bonapple...

A very cute Thai place with good vibe, and beautiful setup. Albeit, not a large restaurant, some very smart designer maximized the space inside to its best. Friendly people, they don’t skimp on the wine in your glass, big pet peeve of mine. A glass of rose is $9, unless it’s happy hour in which case it’s $7. We got the prefix happy hour for $18. At the time, it included: a spring roll, two dumplings and a chicken skewer; a free beverage; an entree and we picked the vegan green curry. It came all at once. But only one order. It missed the skewer. I waited. And waited. My partner finished his dish, by the time my food was there. The waitress recovered swiftly and offered the drinks we ordered on the house. The food, especially the green curry was excellent. People smiley and somewhat flamboyant. Bathroom was very clean. Perfect lighting. Overall, despite, the food coordination, we loved the place. They comped our second drinks, as promised. This place is a gem. They type of place you keep going back....