My friends and I came by for a late dinner and we walked in and were seated fairly quickly on a Friday night. The ambiance is dim but lively, it was perfect for a night out. We ordered the pad Thai, Tom yum soup, lemongrass galbi, and fried rice. All the dishes were seasoned so well and came with great portions sizes to share! The Tom yum soup and lemongrass galbi were a must order! We waited for our food for quite a while but the staff was friendly and attentive.

Two countries, one plate--where Vietnam meets Thailand and your taste buds win! Dinner after the theater at @Obao_NY in Hell's Kitchen was good. Very good. The perfect encore to a matinee on Broadway. For starters, we shared a Thai papaya salad--super fresh with a hint of spice. The Vietnamese crispy spring rolls were equally delicious. Our main courses brought the best of both worlds: Pad See Ew with sliced beef and Shaken Beef. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful--so, so good. Perfectly cooked noodles with rich, savory flavors that hit all the right notes. Finished meal with mango sticky. By the time we left the restaurant , the place was packed--tables full and a nice-sized bar buzzing. How many places in Manhattan have happy hour on a Saturday night? Scored $18 cocktails for just $13 until 6 PM! Another highlight of this restaurant was the super friendly and attentive staff. The host and managers greeted us warmly when we walked in and thanked us as we left. Truly top-notch customer service from start to finish.

Ambiance was really nice but the seating was very congested. We arrived on time but 2 people were running less than 5 mins behind and they wouldn't seat us. So we had to wait another 30 mins. The food and drinks were really good. Definitely recommend the kimchi fries, they were to die for.

The food was INCREDIBLE. I got the vegan curry and my friends ordered pad Thai. If you have a low spice tolerance, you might find it too spicy, but for us it was DELICIOUS. The kimchi fries as an appetizer were amazing and I wish I could have them again. We also got the comrade party drinks. They were yummy but nothing to go crazy about. The dark ambience was perfect and the service was great. I filmed a YouTube video of my experience in New York if you're curious. Just type in @alexmary and you'll find it!

The staffs were friendly, there was a wait on a Monday evening. They accept reservation. Ordered Bun Bo Hue (spicy) & Vietnamese Pork Chops along with a Thai Iced Tea. Food was delicious, would recommend coming here! Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

I really enjoyed my experience at Obao. The food was delicious especially the roasted duck noodles. I've never tried noodles with duck before so may be it was just me but it was really good. The chicken curry was also great. The duck and the chicken were cooked just right with the juiciness still there. I would definitely go back. Service was wonderful, the servers were constantly filling our water and the decor was really nice. Liked the lighting and the decorations.

Ordered: One Thousand & One Night Cocktail (~$18): Gordon's gin, fresh blueberries, muddled with palm sugar, lemon juice, and Fragoli strawberry liqueur Flunk Flink Cocktail (complimentary): lychee infused sake, coconut rum, simple syrup, and lemon juice Vietnamese Chicken Wings with Crispy Garlic (~$12): deep fried chicken wings, palm sugar, fried garlic, served with pickled carrot and daikon Udon Basil Noodles (~$18): stir fried udon noodles with jumbo shrimp, bird's eye chilies, bell peppers, Thai basil leaves, onion, and tomato Spicy Lemongrass Kalbi Short Ribs (~$26): grilled short ribs marinated with honey and fish sauce, lemongrass, bird's eye chilies, sweet rice wine, onion, and sesame seeds, served with white rice Aya's take: I had a reservation for dinner at Obao and our table for 5 was ready upon arrival. The ambiance is dark, classy yet casual, and pretty loud. Both cocktails were good but honestly didn't stand out to me much. I enjoyed the flavors (although very sweet) but could've easily gone without them. I enjoyed the Vietnamese Chicken Wings; they were crispy, juicy, and hot. Great appetizer to share! Both the Udon Basil Noodles and Spicy Lemongrass Kalbi Short Ribs were delicious. The udon was fresh, soft, and went well with the shrimp. The short ribs were unbelievably tender and well-seasoned, although there were more onions than short ribs on the plate. I would've preferred the other way around. All in all, Obao is a great Asian fusion spot and definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time!

Delicious just like I remember it! I was happy to be able to stop and eat here on my last visit. It was a Saturday night so it was busy but it was perfect. It's a great place for groups and on weekends it's a little loud and has a party vibe. We ordered crispy pork belly and pho with short rib. Pork belly was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The pho was perfect, wonderful combination of flavors and the short rib was a delicious and decadent touch. We left full and happy. This place also is wonderful for take out.