Pukk
Manhattan, New York City

UPDATE: I've been to Pukk twice now, once in 2007, and once in 2009. The decor is lounge-y futuristic, but has decayed a fair bit since my first visit there. That said, the food is still good. The mockmeats here are well-done; if you're looking to fool someone, this is the place to take them, as their mock duck is extremely supple, as is the mock chicken. Their Prik King Duck ($8) was delectable, and their green curry chicken ($8), while tasty, was a bit sweet. I would say the Massaman curry ($8) was also a bit too sweet. Make sure to try their chocolate mousse pie ($5), which was heavenly, or their sesame cheesecake ($5), which was unusual and distinctly Asian. That said, the sesame cheesecake was far bolder in taste in 2007; in 2009, I found it to be dumbed-down and more pedestrian. The prices are very low and the food is excellent. I also love that they offer brown rice.

this is my favorite place to eat in ny.

great food, service (a waiter even went to check what cd was playing and tell me), atmosphere, and prices.

their tom yum and coconut tofu soups are delicious (haven't had a chance to try the others, yet), as was their "duck basil" and thai suki.

their thai iced tea was delicious, too.

and like a previous reviewer said, their bathroom is amazing. i think i found enlightenment, while washing my hands.