01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Located along the Yuza Oyama shopping arcade in Oyama-higashicho, Itabashi Ward, prik thai serves fragrant, homestyle Thai cooking in a warm, welcoming environment. Heading up to the 2nd floor reveals a dining room of table seating that stays lively day and night, hosting solo diners and small gatherings alike without pretense.
The lunchtime sets are especially appealing for anyone eager to sample multiple Thai favorites in a single sitting. The gapao omelet and green curry set, for instance, piles spicy, savory stir-fried gapao mince and egg over rice alongside a mildly spicy green curry laden with chicken and bamboo shoots. Rounded out with fresh spring rolls, soup, dessert, and a drink, it makes for a thoroughly generous midday meal.
Northern Thailand's iconic noodle soup, khao soi, is another popular pick, blending crisp fried noodles with soft boiled noodles in a rich coconut curry broth paired with tender, bone-loosened chicken. The wider menu caters to any craving, from classic steamed chicken over seasoned rice (khao man gai) and shrimp fried rice to the fiery, sour warmth of tom yum goong noodle soup.
As evening sets in, the space lends itself to pairing small plates with Thai beers like Singha and Chang, or a Mekhong highball mixed with Thai whisky. Appetizers span fresh spring rolls dipped in sweet-spicy sauce, house-specialty fried chicken, and tangy Thai-style sausages, finishing sweetly with coconut ice cream or warm steamed banana sticky rice.
Takeaway is available alongside dine-in service, and payments can be settled via mobile QR codes like PayPay and Rakuten Pay. Open for lunch and dinner every day except Monday evening, the restaurant works nicely for a substantial work lunch or an easygoing dinner while strolling the arcade.
