Piggyback by Pig & Khao

4.4 ( 366 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM See Hours
$30–50
140 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
+1 212-239-0570

Piggyback by Pig & Khao has swiftly garnered attention as a premier destination for Pan-Asian cuisine in New York City. Nestled at 140 W 30th St, this culinary gem delights diners with a fusion of flavors that pay homage to diverse Asian influences. Customers rave about the papaya salad, hailed as the “world's greatest,” celebrated for its herby, tangy, and smoky layers that elevate any meal. The menu features unique offerings, including the impressive Okie Torta, a Filipino-Japanese fusion dish that has captured the hearts of many.

While some reviews mention the desire for slightly larger portions, the overall consensus praises the intense flavors found in dishes like the Tocino bowl and Lamb Rendang, the latter deemed exceptional enough to warrant a chef’s inquiry. The ambiance is an ideal setting for brunch or celebrations, proving to be family-friendly and accommodating for events. Customers like Teri Bella note the responsive staff, enhancing the dining experience further. Overall, Piggyback by Pig & Khao is not just a meal; it’s an experience that evokes satisfaction and a longing to return for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards

Reviews For Piggyback by Pig & Khao

Kelly M. Mueller
Jul 9,2025
Been here twice this year and the food and drinks were amazing!! For the price of the meal, I wish there was a tad more food. This time I ordered the Tocino bowl and while it was delicious, I thought it could use a couple more pieces of sausage, it felt a little heavy on the garlic rice. That being said, I’m definitely coming back. The space is great, would be the ideal location for a party!
Kathryn Wheeler
Jul 5,2025
World's greatest papaya salad. Still dreaming about it months later. Herby, tangy, crunchy, complex, with the smokiest grilled shrimp, and savory pops of dried shrimp. I literally can not recommend this dish more highly. Everything else was quite good as well — but this salad was the star of the show. The atmosphere and decor is stunning, the service was great, AND they give you a cute little pig to take home. Excellent brunch. What more can I say?
Cody Gahol
May 27,2025
Craving Asian fusion? This is the spot to be! The Filipino dishes were solid. The Tocino was incredibly flavorful, and the lumpia was perfectly crisp and fresh. The Korean fried wings were crispy and delicious. However, the real stand out was the Okie Torta, which was a unique Filipino-Japanese fusion dish I've never had before
Teri Bella
May 25,2025
Had my daughter's graduation brunch party here and Piggyback staff killed it! Maddie, events manager, was so responsive and helpful with customizing the menu. I can't say enough about their professionalism. Family friendly and super value ! Food was great, large enough space for little kids and adults to mingle.. highly recommend !
Abdullah
May 1,2025
This spot was an unassumingly great experience with many creative fusion dishes. Everything we had was pretty good, but the Lamb Rendang was absolutely exceptional! So much so that I had to speak to a chef to learn more about the sorcery that went into making it (and shoutout to the chef I spoke with, he was so kind enough to answer my questions). If you come here, you HAVE to give that dish a try!
Albert Wang
Apr 23,2025
South East Asian cuisine with some western influences - interesting mix of flavours that could do with a little more balancing. First off, service was amazing. The waiter was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. Small details like handing us napkins and moist towelettes when we used our hands to eat their wings. We also had a small issue with the food which they handled very professionally. In terms of the food - Korean butter wings with gochujung glaze is definitely worth trying, you can smell the buttery rich flavour and the spice from the gochujung is a nice touch. Spring rolls were crispy on the outside an juicy on the inside. We also had the Wonton mee and Lamb rendang. Unfortunately both dishes were a touch too salty! The cook on the lamb is very well executed though so the texture was excellent. Portion sizes were very generous. We'll likely be back to try other dishes!
Traci
Apr 22,2025
I dined here twice, once with a friend and once with a group of 11 and both times I had the luck of Raymond as our server. He took such good care of our group with shrimp and nut allergies with ease. Our glasses were never empty and the huge portions made sure our tummies were almost too full. We had a great time and never felt rushed. I'd definitely recommend dining here and chance you get. I love the fried chicken, fries (they only come with mussels but they come on separate plates), and a noodle dish no longer on the menu I think. Everything everyone had was amazing. Oh and the piggyback bread is phenomenal!!! Note: The fried chicken has shrimp paste in the batter but your server will give you an allergen menu if they don't know it well.
keyth brazee
Mar 18,2025
Incredibley delicious! A unique and flavorful blend of Malaysian style food. The flavors are addicting. This place is way bigger than it looks. One of the coolest atmospheres in New York.

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