Dagg Thai
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Dagg Thai is a practical Midtown Thai choice when convenience matters more than ceremony. It is better suited to lunch, early dinner, takeout, or a casual meet-up than a special-occasion meal, especially given the lack of published awards, price tier, or chef-led format. Cross-shop nearby peers if the brief is sushi, sandwiches, or Italian.
About Dagg Thai
Dagg Thai is a New York City venue with seven-day hours and a casual dress code. The schedule shows an 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM daytime service period every day, followed by evening hours Monday through Saturday. The safest way to plan is around the confirmed hours rather than around unconfirmed details.
Use it for a casual New York City meal with daily hours
The practical case for Dagg Thai is simple: it is open daily, with a casual dress code and a split schedule on Monday through Saturday. Monday through Thursday, hours are 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and 4:30 to 10:30 PM. Friday and Saturday, hours are 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and 4:30 to 11 PM. Sunday hours are 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Keep the planning conservative. Price level, signature dishes, reservation approach, bar seating, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, and a special-occasion format are not listed here. If those details matter, check the venue's official channels before going. Dagg Thai is best treated as a casual New York City option whose main planning signals are its hours and dress code.
New York City alternatives depend on the kind of meal you need
If the goal is a different kind of meal, Sushi Sho and Alidoro are separate New York City options to compare by format and timing. Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park, Serafina 38th, and Ramerino are also New York City dining options to consider when Dagg Thai's hours or casual setup do not fit the plan.
The short version: choose Dagg Thai when its New York City location, casual dress code, and daily hours fit your schedule. Choose another venue when you need a different format, price point, or experience that should be checked directly before booking. For broader planning, use New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 10 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- daggthainyc.com
- Phone
- +19295992632
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dagg Thai positions itself between fast-casual lunch counters and white-tablecloth experiments, pursuing a disciplined, regionally specific take on Thai cooking without the trappings of a tasting-menu price. The writing emphasizes careful sourcing and kitchen rigor, and the Midtown Murray Hill address frames the restaurant as a consistent, considered option for neighborhood regulars and office workers. The tone is focused and refined rather than flashy: it aims for exacting execution and regional clarity, offering an understated sophistication that stands out amid the district’s typical speed-and-efficiency dining options.
Best For
This is a Midtown restaurant built around the weekday rhythm: frequent lunches, quick business meals, and steady dinner service for nearby residents. Its placement amid office towers and dense foot traffic makes it a reliable stop for business lunches or after-work dinners, and the emphasis on consistency appeals to people who eat out often. It also suits individual diners seeking a well-made, no-surprises meal during the workday. While not presented as a destination tasting menu, the kitchen’s discipline makes it appropriate for thoughtful weekday dining rather than late-night revelry.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the menu’s signature preparations to sample the kitchen’s regional specificity and sourcing: try Pla Tod Kamin, Pla Samun Prai, Larb Lamb, Kang Pu, and Chu Chee Duck. The copy highlights a balance between precision and approachability, so ordering a selection of these standout dishes gives a clear sense of the restaurant’s strengths. Expect a lunch-oriented pace on weekdays — service skews toward efficiency during the working day — and plan your visit around the area’s office-hours rhythm to match the restaurant’s busiest moments.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting atmosphere designed to evoke a Thai family kitchen experience, with vibrant colors and exotic spices creating an easygoing, heartfelt dining environment.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pla Tod Kamin
- Pla Samun Prai
- Larb Lamb
- Kang Pu
- Chu Chee Duck
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How Dagg Thai compares in Midtown
Dagg Thai is the practical pick when the meal needs to be Thai, central, and low-friction. Sushi Sho is the opposite choice: sushi, $$$$, and better suited to a planned occasion where the format justifies the spend. If value and speed matter more than a seated dinner, Alidoro is the stronger cross-shop for a sandwich-led meal.
For Italian nearby, Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park, Serafina 38th, and Ramerino are better fits when the group wants a more familiar sit-down format. Dagg Thai is easier to justify for a casual Thai craving or office-adjacent meal; the Italian peers make more sense for broader group consensus, especially when not everyone wants spice or takeout-friendly food.
Booking difficulty favors Dagg Thai for spontaneous plans. Sushi Sho should be treated as the higher-commitment option, while Alidoro is the simplest fallback when speed beats ambiance. For a relaxed Midtown dinner, compare the Italian peers; for a direct Thai meal, Dagg Thai remains the cleaner call.
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Compare Dagg Thai
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagg Thai | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Ramerino | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Sho | New York City | Sushi | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #82026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #112026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #62025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #82025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #822025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #902025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2042025 The Best Chef Two Knives |
| Serafina 38th | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Alidoro | New York City | Sandwiches | , | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3162024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2802023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Dagg Thai?
Plan around the basics: Dagg Thai is a New York City venue with casual dress and daily hours. Monday through Saturday, it has a daytime service period from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with evening hours resuming at 4:30 PM. Sunday is 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Dagg Thai?
The hours support a daytime visit every day from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Evening hours are available Monday through Saturday, ending at 10:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your schedule.
What are alternatives to Dagg Thai in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Alidoro, Serafina 38th, Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park, Ramerino, and Sushi Sho. Compare current hours, format, and availability before deciding.
Is Dagg Thai good for a special occasion?
A special-occasion format is not listed. What is clear is a casual dress code and daily hours, so it is safest to treat Dagg Thai as a casual New York City option unless the venue indicates otherwise.
How far ahead should I book Dagg Thai?
Booking requirements are not listed. If timing matters, check Dagg Thai's official channels, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings when hours run until 11 PM.
