Pig and Khao - UWS

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   Peter

   VIP

   New York City

   230 reviews

   2.0

   230 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   With all the previous rave reviews on-line and time to move past opening pains for their UWS location, Pig and Khao was actually quite disappointing. They need to check the cold that comes in from their garage-door windows in the front as food cools very quickly in that area. Midway through small or large plates, your orders are already room temperature and below. There's little time to drink or talk without your dishes losing all their heat Not good. More importantly, the advertised "dry aged ribeye steak" -- coming in around $74 with the prerequisite tax and tip (using only 15% not 20% as the tip factor) -- is anything but ribeye. Flank steak or maybe skirt steak: either one is a far cheaper cut of steak than dry aged ribeye. We were not served ribeye but that was what was listed on the menu at a premium price of $59. That price point signifies a far more premium cut than what was presented. Bottom line, at $74 (total price) we were significantly overcharged. The kitchen serves the entire thing pre-sliced (never a good sign that it's a premium steak), hidden under a mound of fried shallots and pearl onions both whole and breaking apart along with an excessive amount of dark brown gravy. In other words, diners don't know what's really underneath it all. Additional problem: A true ribeye steak would never be this tough to slice through with a steak knife. So, if a restaurant is going to treat diners this way -- maybe management isn't aware of the switch the kitchen is making, i.e. telling the patrons it's dry aged ribeye and then presenting them with a far less expensive cut at the much higher price -- you know other shortcuts are being taken.
   

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   Jhanna

   Miami

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   We were disappointed. The chefs counter wasn’t worth it as the chef s didn’t engage and look lost .. the music was rap , playing a strange music mix , playing very loud. We had 5 dishes— after dinner had a terrible garlic aftertaste that stayed for another 24hours. The bill was high for a basic Thai food that was advertised as French Filipino dishes
   

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   Selina

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I came in apprehensive bc being Filipina I know what I grew up on. And I was really happy with everything we ordered! Def coming back especially for the brown sugar pie!
   

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   Pig and Khao - UWSResponded today

   Hi Selina, So glad you enjoyed your time with us! We'll save a Latik pie for you on your next visit!
   

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   Jeremy

   VIP

   New York City

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved it here! Nick, our server was awesome And we loved the menu!
   

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   jaimie

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about this restaurant is fantastic. The food is delicious, the cocktails are great, the service was on point (friendly, helpful, present but not overbearing), and the value of the family meal option is incredible, especially for NYC. Highly recommend! (get the whole fish and the khao soi!)
   

   Pig and Khao - UWSResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Jaimie, Thanks for showing us some love! Looking forward to having you in again for more Family Meal!
   

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   Johanna

   VIP

   New York City

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and service. Phenomenal addition to the neighborhood.
   

   Pig and Khao - UWSResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Johanna, We are so happy to be here! Thanks for the love & we look forward to having you in again soon!
   

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   Naomi

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and service!! Great experience overall
   

   Pig and Khao - UWSResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Naomi! So glad you enjoyed your experience with us! Looking forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Andrew

   New York City

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This evening was the first time at the UWS location. The atmosphere was convivial and noise level civilized for a NYC restaurant. The food was excellent, particularly the stuffed shishito peppers and chili pan mee (noodles). Our servers were attentive but not obsequious. We will return to Pig & Khao to try the family dinner menu.
   

   Pig and Khao - UWSResponded on February 2, 2025

   Hi Andrew, So glad you joined us at our new location! We look forward to having you in again soon!
   

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   Alicia

   VIP

   New York City

   37 reviews

   3.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The mushroom salad is delicious. Everything else was good. I think it's the UWS atmosphere that just throws me. There's no warmth, but that might just be the UWS.
   

   Pig and Khao - UWSResponded on February 2, 2025

   Hi Alicia, Glad you enjoyed the food! Let us know if you'd like to try our other locations downtown! The vibes are different at each location & we'd love to help you find the one that's best for you!
   

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    randy

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    I was hoping that this down town transplant would be a culinary hit but alas I was quite disappointed w the food. Probably will not return. I love Chinese food and have been to china many times but pig and k missed the mark maybe we ordered the wrong dishes but no one at our table was happy with the food. Sad but true.
    

    Pig and Khao - UWSResponded on February 2, 2025

    Hi Randy, So sorry you didn't enjoy your meal with us. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to try out any of our other restaurants -- the menus feature different Southeast Asian dishes across locations & we'd love to help find something that suits your palate better!
    

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