Sripraphai

Overall CID rating 4.75 out of 5

Thumbs Up: authentic thai, Green Curry Crispy Duck, Fried Shrimp Cake, Green Papaya Salad, Fried Softshell Crab

Thumbs Down: service, Pad Kra Prow

Recommendations: It gets pretty crowded so be prepared to wait any day of the week and any time of the day!

“CID Highlight” - Green Curry Crispy Duck: CID Rating 5 out of 5

Kittichai

Overall CID rating 4.75 out of 5

Thumbs Up: decor, quiet conversation, zen calmness, any fish dish, pre-fixe lunch

Thumbs Down: chicken and bok choi, crispy seafood salad

Recommendations:

“CID Highlight” - Codfish in Spicy Wild Ginger Curry: CID Rating 5 out of 5

Asia De Cuba (NYC)

Overall CID rating 4.75 out of 5

Thumbs Up: decor, cozy seating, Calamari Salad, Cuban BBQ Chicken

Thumbs Down: pricey

Recommendations:

“CID Highlight” - Calamari Salad ‘Asia De Cuba’: CID Rating 5 out of 5

crispy calamari with chayote, hearts of palm, banana, cashews, chicory and radicchio, sesame orange dressing

Jean Georges (Nougatine)

Overall CID rating 5 out of 5

Thumbs Up: Salt and Pepper Calamari

Thumbs Down: pricey, dress code

Recommendations:

“CID Highlight” - Salt and Pepper Calamari: CID Rating 5 out of 5

L’Ecole

Overall CID rating 3.75 out of 5

Thumbs Up: value for the dollar, service

Thumbs Down: the trout

Recommendations: Try the $39.95 Five Course Prix-Fixe Menu for the best value. The menu does change often so check out the website for the latest L’Ecole has to offer.

“CID Highlight” - Passion Fruit Baked Alaska: CID Rating 4.5 out of 5

Omelette Norvegienne aux fruit de la passion

I have had baked alaska on several occassions but this by far is the tastiest interpretation I’ve had. The torched cream, frozen passion fruit filling and crust was perfectly layered for every satisfying bite.