A new Thai restaurant is bringing a little spice and plenty of flavor to Hell’s Kitchen.
Saigon will open at 802 9th Ave., taking over the former Tacuba Cantina Mexicana space between W. 53rd and W. 54th streets, according to a business filing with Manhattan Community Board 4.
Tacuba Cantina Mexicana closed its doors in January at the beginning of the year.
“This isn’t goodbye, it’s thank you. Thank you for every visit, every smile, every memory. Hell’s Kitchen will always have a place in our hearts,” the team shared via Instagram.
Saigon will accommodate up to 150 guests, with 36 tables and a standing bar area.
The proposed menu will feature shareable plates, soups and specialty entrees.
Entree highlights include grilled turmeric branzino with pineapple tamarind sauce, a Bangkok seafood curry platter with jumbo tiger shrimp, scallops, squid, galangal, cilantro, green and red peppers, curry powder and egg, and lemongrass chicken stir-fry.
The restaurant recently secured approval for a full liquor license and plans to offer a curated cocktail menu alongside a selection of beer and wine.
An official opening date has not yet been announced. Once open, Saigon will operate daily from 11am to 12am. Stay tuned!
