This is probably my third time coming back here. Def some of my fave Thai food in the city. They have so much to offer but I'd say their show stopper is definitely the Pad Thai Boran. The Pad Thai is wrapped in the omelette instead of mixed in. Had a group of 7 with me this time and all our dishes tasted great. You know it's good when people get silent after the food arrives. Highly recommend anything on the menu. But I like their curries and fish. This time I had the Khao Knook Gapi Boran; Dorada fish that is deep fried with fish sauce and mint. Comes with some lettuce leaves to wrap the fish. Def would come back again. Not only for the show stopping presentation but the deep flavors they get out of their food. Cheers read more

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Great place that's totally worth the subway schlep if you're not local to the area. Healthy spice level and dishes are bursting with flavor without getting overly salty. - glass noodle salad was delicious but definitely had little too strong a kick for one of us. Leftovers mixed up with sugar snap peas the next day were delicious. - fish ginger Boran was truly satisfying. Lemon adding acid with a touch of bitter, fish sauce giving umami and nice bit of salt, and chili for kicks. - mackerel was low on spice level and high on flavor. Great addition to the table and something I haven't run across before on other menus, which made it double special. read more

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The food okay. It's a small restaurant and not super crowded when we were there. Unfortunately there was a strong smell of dirty rag and cleaner at our table. We were near their bar/service area, which could be why. read more

Very tasty food, and not too pricy! Food was ready in less than 20 minutes. Definitely will be back!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately. Also, as it was extremely cold, there was a lower waittime. Our table of four ordered two mixed appetizer platters, a large tom kha soup, 1 Isaan Classic and a beef pad thai, oh, and a large thai tea. First, the thai tea was massive...it's a huge beer mug. How it tastes, I'm not sure, but my friend liked it and has gotten it before. The soup came right after. It didn't have too strong of a coconut flavor, but the slight tartness made the soup pretty good where it's not overpowering. The chicken was slightly overdone, but that's just the texture of chicken breast. The mixed appetizer platters were the tables favorite. The chicken skewers were tender, and what's supposed to be beef skewers did not taste like beef... The isaan classic was an interesting dish. You could make your own wrap using everything given or eat it separately. The pad thai came out reminding us of a Japanese dish. Taste wise, I don't recall it being extravagant. Overall, I would come by again, but be warned, parking is difficult on most days, and this is a rather small, intimate dining place, so there could be a wait. read more

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Walking up to the little storefront it doesn't look like much, but oh boy this place DELIVERS on FLAVOR, quality, quantity, service, and it's easy to understand why they have won awards for one of Brooklyn's Best Restaurants. There is seating in front of the place, and that's fine if it's your jam. We sat inside in the cozy seating and nicely decorated main space. We had curry dishes that were nothing short of magical. Literally wanted to lick the pineapple bowl clean. It was the perfect spicy-salty-sweet. Food was fresh, service was friendly and efficient, and although we didn't partake at our dinner, they do have a nice looking wine and drink list. Authentic and delicious. read more

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Boran is a beautiful, cozy restaurant out in Brooklyn. The interior decor has wonderful thai decorations, and everything is really clean. Chef Wat does a great job putting care into the dishes and the food is definitely instagrammable, but the taste is just amazing. The owner Kathy (Wat is an owner also but was busy cooking) came out and greeted us and explained all the dishes, where they came from, and made sure we were comfortable. As I said before, the food is all aesthetically pleasing. We had grilled steak with a interesting thai dipping sauce that enhanced the flavor of the meat. The meat was done perfectly, and had a great sear, and was seasoned well. For appetizer we had Meang-Kham in which they wrap a Belel leaf and put a refreshing mix of dried shrimps, coconuts, roasted peanuts, giner, lime and shallots as well with their own custom shrimp paste. The belel leaf really enhances the flavor and just something you don't get in most thai restaurants. We also had the Isaan Classic because my wife loves somtum (papaya salad). This was not too spicy (although you can always ask for more), really juicy roasted chicken, mixed pork, and some sticky rice in a nice traditional thai bamboo container. My favorite was the Koong Chanampa. This beautifully delicious raw shrimp dish was garnished with various thai spices. You could taste the bitter cucumber mixed in with the fish sauce and cilantro and garlic, and great acidity from the lime. Just a great dish overall. The chef also served us fried red snapper (Pla Tod Kra Pow) with a sweet and sour sauce that was cooked to perfection. Lot of meat on the dish and looked amazing. And to top it off she added fresh fried spicy basil on top. Pad thai came out in an omelette, but really blew us away. It wasn't too sweet and the sauce really complemented the noodles. My wife loved this dish too, which was probably most important. Boran is a place for people who want to experience Thai foods which are presented in a way that you don't see anywhere else. And in a true authentic "street fashion". Everything looks pretty and is "easy" to eat. Many unique flavors that non-Asian Americans might not experience otherwise. read more

Very cute place We came here for lunch, they have lunch special for about $10, and it come with appetizer We also order their appetizer platter, which amazing. Each kind come with 2 pieces so perfect of 2 of us to share. And some of them was very unique , I never seem at other Thai restaurant . Highly Recommended! read more

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We were in the area and were looking for some Thai food. Yelp recommended Boran, so onwards we went. We arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday and sat inside due to what looked like an impending thunderstorm. We started off with splitting an appetizer sampler, which was really good. I think my favorite were the satays and the meatballs. I had a green curry and X had their pad thai. All portions were huge and I really liked the pad thai. Green curry was a bit too spicy for me, but tasted good. We also had Thai Iced Teas, which I really liked. Not too sweet at all. Waitress was super nice and friendly. Food came out in a timely manner and the price was decent for the neighborhood. read more

An amazing restaurant for some authentic Thai food. The staff was super nice and friendly. The food came out in a timely manner and the price was super decent for the neighborhood and compared to some other Thai restaurants in the city. The Thai iced teas were HUGE. Most Thai iced teas you get in the city are usually filled with ice and very minimal drink or watered down; however, the iced tea here was plentiful, flavorful, and most definitely not watered down. The larb was SPICY! But, it was a great spice, one that kept your mouth salivating and wanting more. Get this! it was flavorful and the sticky rice was a great contrast since the dish was pretty spiced up. We also got the Maing Pla Too, which was Thai Mackerel with lettuce wrap, noodles, ginger, red onion, turmeric, peanuts, all served with a side of Thai seafood sauce. The sauce definitely had a kick to it, but balanced out the fish taste. This was a good dish, but we could have skipped it. The pad Thai (Boran special) was on the sweeter side. Because we ordered dishes that had the other flavors (tangy, spicy, etc.), the sweetness of the pad Thai dish wasn't that bad as a contrast; however, alone, it would have been too sweet. We also ordered the deep fried boneless Dorado fish. I hoped the entire fish was deep fried because there were definitely pieces of the fish still on the bones that could have been friend. It took a minute to wrangle the rest of the flesh out. The herb vegetable was a nice touch; however, the pieces of raw ginger was little too pungent and it left an overwhelming taste of it afterwards. Otherwise, the fish is worth getting. It does come with a heaping side of rice. Lastly, we ordered the mango sticky rice. Great end to the meal, must order. Fresh, sweet mangoes. The presentation for all the dishes were on point! This is definitely worth a visit! read more

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This place is amazing. You couldn't ask for a more traditional and authentic Thai restaurant. Everyone is so genuinely nice and the service is amazing. 10/5 stars! Would return 100% The coconut drink is delicious and I can't wait to try all their dishes. read more

Recommended by a friend. We were around the neighborhood and a friend recommended us to try this Thai place out. I been to Thailand twice and always love the street food and enjoyed Thai cuisines. We went there around 3:30PM and realized the close at 4PM but reopen around 5PM. The staff were really nice and took us in. We hurried and ordered before the kitchen closed. We ordered appetizer platter, pork skewers, pad see eew, pineapple fried rice, coconut curry, Thai fish, vegetables with duck and papaya salad. The appetizer platter was great if you have a large party and wanted to try everything. Papaya salad is a must to order , it's a good spice and refreshing. Was excited when we saw they have pork skewers on the menu, not bad I have to say. Was a little disappointed with the duck vegetables and coconut curry. Duck meat was a little tough and don't recommend getting it. Coconut curry, was very disappointing. was expecting a spicy kick to it but it was really bland And the beef meat is tough and dry. And it was recommended by the server so we had high expectations. We also ordered Thai ice tea, it was good not great. Just a little too sweet for us. Overall, the service was great, good food and love the presentation. read more

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We ended up at Boran since the wait at Ugly Baby would have been far too long. I think the expectations were set high, and they fell short of those expectations. Hence the 3 stars. The service left a bit to be desired, with a waitress who wasn't particularly helpful. I do have to add that another waiter who walked around seemed to be doing a better job. The outdoor seating area had a fly problem, with mosquitoes buzzing around too. While I'm not sure if it's fair to blame the restaurant for that, it does seem that such matters ought to be handled by them, anyway. As for the food, the appetizer mix is a great choice if you wish to sample various Thai dishes. It does feel like an entree, and is priced as such. The Pad Thai was okay, and I did appreciate that peanuts and spices were placed separately on the plate. I have certainly had better Khao Soi (consider Pig and Khao's), however. The portions are large. So, if there are two of you, don't get two entrees on top of the appetizer mix! read more

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Great indoor decor. Cozy and esthetic. We ordered the mix plate platter and pad Thai, both are really good. read more

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Soooo good! Great food, great service. I highly recommend this place. It's in a cute area as well! read more

Boran - Appetizer platter - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very pleasantly surprised by this place. We ordered the Curry Puffs, Chicken Spices, and a Massaman Curry. The Chicken Spices is my new favorite Thai dish now... read more

Very nice food. We ordered the appetizer and it was good that it came with different varieties - would give it 9/10 Thai iced teas (perfect combination of tea and milk & not overly sweet) and lemonade Thai ice teas (too sweet) - 8/10 Pad Thai was too sweet for my liking - 5/10 Mango sticky rice, it wasn't overly sweet yet mango was fresh and it was a great combination with sticky rice - 8/10 Will definitely come back. Btw, the price was cheap for such a big dish read more

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Wow, how come I never been here till tonight?! I consider this Thai restaurant one of the best in Brooklyn, trust me! This is not your usual Americanized Thai food, although they serve the comfort food that we usually know and eat, they also offer dish specialties from different regions of Thailand. I love the coziness of the place with a few communal tables that are perfect for groups and bar that serves as a counter. We started with a big circular basket of mixed appetizers that is good for 2 people. It includes Thai sausages, chicken satay, puffs, shrimp rolls and fried dumplings. We found this to be very filling and the presentation is unique and admirable. We then ordered the deep fried snapper with basil and the Boran fried rice which is one of their specialty dishes. It's fried rice with shrimp paste, shredded mango, Thai sausages, fried fish and that comes separate and must be mixed together before eating. It was one of my best Thai meals in Brooklyn in a while and we truly enjoyed the warm customer service on a cold Autumn night. read more

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Stumbled across this place while in Brooklyn today and wow!! Easily one of the best Thai places I've had. Friendly service and great food. We started off with the appetizer platter, which included two types of skewers: chicken and pork. The pork was personally my favorite-- so flavorful, I wanted more! All the other small bites on this platter were such a fun way to try a little of everything. The pad thai was served in an egg, which I have never seen before but was really neat. The flavors here were so good and portions were perfect, we even had left overs! Will definitely be back read more

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The interior was nicely decorated and very clean. The staff was very friendly and answered all of our questions. The pad Thai had a very unique presentation. My son says it was fancy and cool looking. It was wrapped in an egg wrapper, which was "awesome." It was very flavorful and had tons of veggies. The papaya salad, although not on the menu, was very good. Overall, it was a very good experience. Highly recommend! read more

We came here for dinner and I really enjoyed it! I love the fact they offer seitan option for pad thai, it came out with an egg on top which was a really unique presentation! Everything they brought out was presented so beautifully. I wasn't a fan of the spring rolls because of the strong taste of radish and I wouldn't get it again but I would definitely order the pad Thai. The coconut based soup was very good to! I will definitely be back. Cute romantic interior, simply a perfect date spot. They have a lot of other interesting authentic Thai options on the menu which looked great as we saw them coming out to our neighbors table. **the takeout menu and prices are different than the sit down dinner menu. read more

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I was meandering around Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens with a friend in search of good Thai food, when we eventually found ourselves at Boran. While I had a specific dish in mind before we arrived, quite a few options on the menu, particularly some of the curries and vegetarian plates, caught my eye. Boran is more vegetarian-friendly than many Thai restaurants, offering both steamed and fried tofu or seitan with several items. I opted for the Gang Keow Wan (green curry) with fried tofu. It contained bamboo shoot, eggplant, bell pepper, and basil, and included rice on the side. The curry was fragrant and flavorful, and the portion size was fair for the price. Personally, I would have preferred more eggplant, but other than that, I can't complain. Boran satisfied my craving for curry that night and convinced me to return the next time I'm in the neighborhood and in the mood for Thai food. read more

I have held off on writing a review for Boran likely because I wanted to see if they were a hit or miss. I am delighted to share that this place is legit. Last night was a real test as I ordered Chicken Prik Khing and requested it to be Thai Spicy! Now, my past experiences with some Thai places (no names) is that they are reluctant to make dishes Thai spicy for whatever reasons. I could see the hesitation with dine in customers as I know some places have had problems with folks not wanting to pay after complaining a dish was too spicy. But for takeout there should be no hesitation. Anyway, I digress. Back to my experience with Boran. I was surprised and absolutely elated that my food was spicy as I wanted. I polished off that Chicken Prik Khing, leaving nothing untouched. This sealed the deal for me. I now have a second go to Thai spot in Brooklyn. My number 1 spot is Ugly Baby for their fiery and tasty dishes but I am so impressed with Boran that I am putting them on my go to list. If the owners read this review, I want to thank you for the delicious food I had last night. Please keep on making delicious, spicy food read more

Great food and great ambience! I'd definitely come back for an amazing Thai food experience. + pad Thai with seitan style + nam ngeaw (a spicy noodle soup with pork and angel hair noodles) + Tom yum soup + mix appetizer plate This was a bit too much food for three people to share but we loved every dish. The mix appetizer plate is great for sharing (comes in two each) - my personal favorites were the curry puffs and skewers with dipping sauce. The Tom yum soup and pad Thai were standouts -- this is definitely top rate pad Thai! I asked for seitan style, with egg on top. read more

As a fellow Southeast Asian, this is my all time favorite restaurant in all of New York, period! I go here on my birthday every year because I love them so much! As much as I want to gatekeep this restaurant, I also want them to blow up. I always get their Meang Pla Tod, which I've even tried to order at other Thai restaurants and they don't even know what that is, if that says anything...I also get their pad Thai with seitan, maing mushroom appetizer, and their Goong Chae Nam Pla (raw shrimp) appetizer, which may sound a bit scary, but is seriously the most delicious thing I've ever tried! I need to try more on the menu honestly how much I come here, but I also crave their Meang Pla Tod and pad Thai every single time that I never end up getting anything else (the Meang Pla Tod is a huge serving). However, I know for a fact that their other dishes are just as delicious! This is truly an authentic Thai restaurant that is not appealing to Americans! read more

Loved the appetizer platter. Kua Kling Moo (stir fired pork with dry curry paste) is very authentic. It's very very spicy though. read more

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Delivery review -- beef salad was literally indistinguishable as beef. More pork like, maybe but not even that -- gray and mushy. There was one piece that kind of disintegrated in my mouth and I had to spit it out. Pad Thai was so so but the shrimp were not very good -- I was still reeling from the beef though. The laarb was fine -- a bit too cold, definitely straight out of the fridge. Husband said basil chicken was fine. Delivery was fast. read more

Came here for dinner after hanging out at Other Half brewing for an afternoon. I was really excited by the reviews an while dinner wasn't bad, it didn't really wow me either and that's kind of disappointing when it comes to ethnic food in New York. I got the pad thai and my wife got a spicy sausage curry of some kind. Both were fine and not bad, but just missed something special that makes you like Thai food. The only particularly special things were that the pad thai was served "in egg" which meant it was all wrapped up in scrambled egg skin that didn't really do anything other than make it present well and that the curry was actually spicy with diced, fresh thai chiles in it. We probably won't be back given how good most ethnic food in New York is. Hope to have better luck in Brooklyn next time. read more

Boran - Pad Thai "in egg" - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Im paid the bill plus the 5$ tip the lady is checked said thank you . leaved the place After another person is following me because the $5 was not enough for the service. Hahaha read more

I have been there on Sep28,2022. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Food was amazing and good presentation too. Highly recommended!! read more

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Nice quaint restaurant in brooklyn neighborhood. Small seating area available but most people take out from here anyway. Didnt get too busy sitting in there. I ordered the Nam Prik aong and sai aua, and it was delicious. The only thing is they overcooked the steamed veggies; they were like mush. Im someone who prefers a little crunch to my broccolli so that wasnt the best. I was also here with my cousin, and she got the grilled thai steak (pictured behind my dish) and the fried shrimp cakes (which i forgot to take a photo of). Both appetizers were delicious. The steak was a bit tough and overcooked but the sauce it came with was deliciousss with a good kick. Both appetizers came with a hefty amount and with fresh veggies. Honestly they were good enough to serve as an entire meal for my cousin. Overall I recommend this place. Very flavorful food. read more

Boran - Nam Prik Aong and Sai Aua and grilled thai steak - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not bad at all! Can't call it authentic but certainly above average Thai place in BK! And price is very reasonable especially compared to Manhattan where I live. We came here Friday night for Rosh Hashanah (bae is Jewish). Well, in that general direction :p - apple dipped in honey (brought our own), wine and whole fish (steamed stripebass with spicy lemon sauce). For balance diet, we also got veggie green curry, crispy mushrooms salad (love gingery!). All flavorful and perfumed with lemongrass and spice. It was also nice that the tent blocked out some wind chill and the sight of traffic. Perfect for low key date. Will be back! read more

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New favorite Thai place in the area, based on (1) the high number of vegetarian options, (2) the strong heat level on dishes that say they're spicy, and (3) the freshness of the ingredients. Other places nearby hit some of these marks, but Boran hit em all and hit em hard. We got the green curry with fried tofu and the tofu eggplant, both of which were labeled as spicy. The latter definitely had more heat, but I had added a note to please make it spicy, so they may have turned it up more than usual, I'm not sure. My partner's green curry had an adequate amount of heat, but probably not enough if you want it pretty spicy. Both dishes had great flavor in addition to the spiciness. The eggplant in the tofu eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the pieces of fresh chopped garlic and Thai chilis together with the basil leaves in the dish were just beautifully delicious. I'm so full, but I can't stop eating it (it's rare that I start a review while I'm still eating because I'm so stoked about a place). We also got the vegetarian summer rolls and chive pancakes. Each came with a different sauce, both of which tasted unique and more interesting than what you might usually get. The chive pancakes were a little different than I expected, but very tasty nonetheless. I really don't know what I'd change (except I would have wanted the green curry a bit hotter if it had been my dish, and I would have personally added a note to make sure it was - but it was perfect for my partner). I can't wait until the next time we order or dine in. Maybe tomorrow? And the next day? read more

We have only dined here once, so I hesitate to assign a star-rating, but I would expect at least 4 stars based on our experience. Boran's Thai dishes go beyond the excellent but common recipes and presentations one expects at a US-based Thai restaurant. I imagine these are somewhat truer to true Thai. Food is beautifully presented, wonderfully scented and just a pleasure to eat, but more so than at even my other favorite Thai places. My mouth is watering as I write this and glance at my photos. My Mackerel Lettuce Wraps each served on individual ceramic spoons feature crispy morsels of mackerel with a slaw atop a ginkgo (??) leaf. Miang Mushrooms offered delicious gently breaded, fried crispy mushrooms in a citrusy sauce featuring diced limes with the rind in - AMAZING. Pad Thai Boran was served with a plain omelet covering the wonderful noodles and veggies - with dried not peppers and peanuts on the side to customize the heat level. I finished off with a shared pumpkin custard in a green, possibly pistachio, sauce - another successful dish. We look forward to returning. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

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WEAR A MASK! PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING! FLATTEN THE CURVE!!! DONATE PLASMA IF YOU'RE ANTIBODY POSITIVE. DON'T DRINK/INJECT BLEACH. SUPPORT #BLM PROTESTERS. SUPPORT MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES. Be warned that these guys get slammed on Saturday nights. My friends and I placed a phone order and were told 20-25 minutes, but when we stopped in, they told us it wasn't ready yet. Ended up being closer to 40 minutes with other folks lining up waiting for their orders too. But at least it was nice out. And we didn't *not* get a slice of pizza across the street while waiting... Anyway, it was worth it for authentic Thai. This isn't your run-of-the-mill Thai-but-really-Chinese restaurant. Sure, you can still get pad Thai, but then you're missing out on the good stuff. I went with the Nam Ngeaw (Chiang Mai style spicy pork noodles with pickled veg). Great flavors, nice and spicy. Ton of noodles and broth too. Packaged separately so the noodles maintained their integrity. The pickled vegetables were also separate so if you can control how much sour you want. Also got the fried crab dumplings, which were delicious. Came with a bunch too! Overall, a pretty satisfying meal and I'd gladly order again! read more

Five stars for the real deal in authentic Thai cuisine, super friendly service and a pleasing ambience in Carroll Gardens. All this was found in a restaurant that is essentially one small long room with limited seating and no reservation system. So, your visit should be planned accordingly. The winning dish for my first but not last meal at Boran was the Seitan Spices! read more

Boran - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was all so delicious! The bathrooms were nice and clean. The finishes of pillows & beautiful plates were a nice touch. Coat hangers as well. A small but cozy restaurant! read more

Boran - 3. Panang Curry (can not make it no spicy) 1. Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really great Thai food. Dishes actually have spice to them when they say they will which is more rare than it should be! Their pad Thai is always juicy and properly seasoned. Their mango sticky rice is 10/10. I love their Penang and red curries. Overall great meal whenever I order from here or dine in. read more

staff is the best. food is delicious. if you dont go, youre missing out! Actual thai chef and staff..

One of the most authentic Thai restaurants I've been to in Ny! The food... the flavors... the presentation... they were all exquisite! Get the mix appetizer platter! You get to taste test a little of everything! As for the entrees - you really can't go wrong with any of the dishes. read more

Boran - Appetizer platter - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York