I went to Shan a few nights ago and had to leave a review. My friends and I were in the area and…read morewanted to grab a bite somewhere but didn't know where to go. I just pulled up Apple Maps and searched for food nearby and Shan popped up. We were actually in the mood for some Asian cuisine so when we saw "Szechuan cuisine" in the description we knew we had to give it a shot. As soon as you walk in, your attention is pulled to the elegant cocktail bar and beautiful mural of a mountain behind it; I loved the vibe of the place. I ordered the pork dumplings in chili oil to start followed by Chungking Spicy Chicken and they were both delicious. The portion for the chicken was also quite shareable; I ended up needing help from the rest of the group to finish it . Also keep in mind this is an authentic Szechuan restaurant; when they say something is spicy, it's spicy! Luckily they have some refreshing options for dessert that feel quite soothing after all the spice. Not only was the food delicious but the hospitality was exceptional as well. For example, the staff was always smiling and quite attentive. If a glass of water was almost empty they would refill it without the need to ask. When I accidentally dropped my chopsticks they immediately picked them up and replaced them. All in all I had a great time and highly recommend this spot, definitely coming back!!

Wow. Just wow. Staying up here for work for a week. Met up with a friend that lives here and he…read moretook me on the food tour. This was our first stop. He's lived here for years, and this is his favorite place. We got the duck bao buns and the dumplings. Man was it delicious. Super Cool inside and very nice attentive staff. I could see why it was his favorite place.

Imagine wandering through Park Slope on a Friday early evening and discovering a French-Chinese…read morerestaurant. Well that's what happened to me and I'm glad it did. I've never had this kind of cuisine before and I wanted to give it a try. Immediately when I walked in, I was greeted by soft jazz music in the background and a low light calm ambiance. I went around 5:45/6 and I was the only customer there. It was nice having the place all to myself. The decor gives "soft life" and "unwind after work with a nice meal" and they both met my mood for the evening. The wait staff was extremely kind and patient and very helpful with discussing the menu. I started my meal with the Crystal Peach Oolong and the Sweet and Sour Ribs. The cocktail was sweet like I like and the alcohol was not overbearing. There was a nice balance. You can definitely taste the peach and the Oolong. Very well crafted drink. The ribs were delightful. Tender and falling off the bone. The sauce was absolutely immaculate. I was pleasantly blown away by this dish. For dinner, I ordered the lamb chops and the seafood fried rice. The lamb chops came with Chinese eggplant and the eggplant was very savory. Very soft and well seasoned. It was topped with a sauce that complimented it very well. The lamb chops were chef's kiss. Cooked to perfection and tender. It was topped with a honey mustard sauce that was divine. The meat was cooked medium well and seasoned like my mother worked in the kitchen. You can tell this food is made with love and care. The seafood fried rice was delicious as well. It was a nice side to compliment the lamb chops in addition to the eggplant. It was savory and delicious. I also tried the Jasmine French Martini and the Osmanthus Blossom cocktail. Both drinks were up my alley. My waiter suggested these as I prefer drinks on the sweeter side. Great suggestions. One thing I appreciate about this restaurant is the balance of alcohol and drink flavor. They shine equally and make the drinks smooth and not harsh. Both drinks were very fruity and refreshing. I ended the night trying a soup dumpling. My waiter recommend these black truffle pork dumplings and I have to say: he knows his stuff. If you love truffle, you will truly enjoy this dumpling. First, the broth is just dreamy. You taste nothing but flavor through the whole experience. And the pork? I'm glad you asked. It was delicious. The whole dumpling was just truly divine. I couldn't get enough. I too would recommend trying this soup dumpling after what I had the pleasure of enjoying. When I stumbled into this place, I didn't know what to expect. Safe to say, I was overjoyed with my experience. I was well taken care of and the vibe, food, and drinks have me looking forward to my next visit!

I made a reservation for my bday with about 5 other people. They had a late restaurant week special…read moreso we came for that. 4 courses for $60. It was also located in Brooklyn which was great. Kinda local, but still a ways away. The decor of the restaurant was cute. It was/is perfect for a date night. Low lights, very nice decor, light jazz music that you can barely hear, nice tables and they were spaced very well, and the interior is red which adds to the sex appeal of the spot. Very cute. The service was okay. We had 2 servers. The first one just seemed a bit annoyed that we were asking him questions about the menu. Neither of us has had an Asian French fusion food before. So we were genuinely curious about the menu items. He was a little snide answering as if we were lacking intelligence or something. A bit off putting for sure. The woman server was incredible! She explained things with ease. She also gave some suggestions that she thought might fit our tastebuds a bit better. She was amazing. So the service gets a 50/50. The food... we all started with the citrus and cilantro salad, and man! Those orange and grapefruit pieces were to die for! So nice and juicy. We had to ask was the lettuce safe to consume with all the FDA recalls lately. You never can tell fr. But everything she recommended was delicious. We ordered some pork dumplings (7/10), the Peking Duck roll (7/10), mussels i was told was a (10/10) and the steak tartar got a 0/10. That was a random let's try pick. So I'm not surprised by that rating lol. Those were hot apps. For our entrees, i ordered the steak which was okay. It had a sweet glaze over top and it came with some charred broccoli, others ordered the lamb chops, seafood and shrimp fried rice (both 10/10) and also these aren't a side. These were ordered separately from the à la carte menu... my boyfriend had the prawns which he loved, the shrimp French toast was good too. We moved the caviar off before consumption. My sister wasn't a fan of the branzino. She was expecting something larger and i believe a whole fish. But she said the flavor was good. I really enjoyed it tho. The food was different from what i normally choose. But it was nice to step outside the box for everyone. All in all, I'd return just to try something else. 4/5. See pics below.

Stopped in for a quick catch up and small lunch with friends. Udom Thai is always satisfying. We…read moreordered a few appetizers (crispy duck salad, scallion pancakes, volcano wings, sautéed spinach, Hawaiian fried rice and curry puffs) and had a great experience for a Saturday afternoon (indoor/outdoor). They are always attentive, friendly and helpful.

They use cheap ingredients. I've had a Tom Yum soup before From a actual Thai restaurant. It comes…read morewith lemongrass, green onions, mushrooms, like enoki mushrooms, not big mushrooms and shrimp. It doesn't come with bell peppers and plain white onions like this place just cheap ingredients if you'd like to eat cheap Thai food, you can go here.

As frequent KBBQ eaters, my boyfriend and I decided it was time to try a more refined take on…read moreKorean dining. Since I was staying in Brooklyn for work, Haenyeo was an easy choice for a date night dinner. We went on a Thursday evening around 8pm. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately without a wait. The restaurant was fairly busy; if you're planning ahead I would consider making a reservation. We started with an order of the Japchae. Then we ordered the Bibimbop with chicken and the Bulgogi. The Japchae was underwhelming. Not a strong flavor profile, leaned sort of bland. The entrees were much better. The rice in the Bibimbop had a really yummy crispy layer. When all mixed together, it's a great melody of flavors and textures. The Bulgogi was equally enjoyable. Definitely recommend the red spicy sauce it comes with. We shared both entrees among 2 people and felt the portions sizes were decent - neither left hungry. The service was okay. We didn't seem to have a dedicated server. It felt like all the wait staff takes care of everyone simultaneously? Everyone was friendly; there was just a long wait for someone to come for our food order. If you're looking for an authentic experience with Korean food, this may be the spot for you.

My boyfriend and I have been on a quest to introduce his mother to as many new cultures through…read morefood as we can when she visits us in Brooklyn. Last night we decided it was time she try Korean food, and specifically he wanted to choose a Bib Gourmand restaurant. We booked this reservation the same day, and watched spots get taken as we booked on the website! Street parking wasn't hard to find and we were greeted and seated immediately. We loved the calming atmosphere inside and had a table with a view of everything. After offering us water, we decided on drinks. I ordered the Velvet Reviver, which was described as an espresso martini meets a White Russian. It was delicious and almost like a dessert drink. My boyfriend ordered The Squid & The Whale which grew on all of us, especially paired with our food. To start, we shared the Yache pajun (vegetable scallion pancakes) and the Dukboki fundido (a Mexican inspired spicy, hot, cheesy dip with my favorite chewy Korean rice cakes inside). The scallion pancakes were delicious and had much more texture than once I have tried in the past, paired with a perfect vinegary sauce you can spoon on top. We all loved the dip and it was the perfect amount of spicy and comforting chewiness. I then was recommended a white wine to pair with the appetizer I chose as my entree, the Yeoneo. Each slice of salmon was incredibly fresh, and they were very generous with the amount of row that was served as well. The greens and avocado slices were great as well to add more texture. My boyfriend then ordered a yummy beer and the Daegu jorim. We absolutely adored this dish and noted that the cod had perfect structure to it, that almost mimic that of the deliciously cooked radishes in this dish. His mother ordered the ultimate comfort dish of the night, the Kalbi jjim (with no jalapeños). We were in awe at how the meat fell apart due to how tender it was. If you like melt in your mouth beef and stew like dishes, this is the dish for you. Our food was served with some banchan: amazing kimchi, myeolchi bokkeum (dried anchovies, much more mild than you'd expect), and kongjang (soy beans, also mild and with more chew than a typical edamame you might expect). We absolutely loved our dinner here and how helpful and kind the weight staff was, explaining different dishes and flavors, and clearing and switching out our plates at every turn.

The 15-course omakase for $89 is a great quality course in Park Slope. I've tried a couple other…read moreomakase spots near the area but this one definitely was the best price for the good quality you get. The course begins with 3 seasonal appetizers which were all very fresh and came out fast. The nigiri pieces included things like hotate, ebi, akami, otoro, salmon, freshwater eel, and wagyu. The scallop was a stand out piece for me! The chef did an excellent job describing everything and topping off the pieces with elements that balance the flavor very well. The wagyu even had uni on top!

I'm not normally someone who leaves negative reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience…read morehere. I live very close to this restaurant and have been meaning to try it for quite some time, so on a rainy Sunday evening around 8:00 PM, I decided to finally give it a try. There were roughly 15 patrons in a restaurant that appeared to seat around 50-60 people. I approached the counter and said I'd like to sit at the bar and try some of their sushi. The woman behind the counter looked at me blankly for several seconds before simply saying, "No." I waited, assuming there would be an explanation. After about 10 seconds, she finally told me that they were "too busy" and wouldn't be able to serve me. What made the interaction even worse was the dismissive and sarcastic way she delivered her apology. There were two other customers who witnessed the entire interaction, and they looked just as surprised and confused as I was. To be clear, I'm not reviewing the food because I never got the opportunity to try it. For all I know, it could be fantastic. But the way I was treated left such a poor impression that I have no desire to return. A simple, courteous explanation would have gone a long way. Instead, I walked away feeling completely unwelcome. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I won't be coming back or recommending this restaurant to friends in the area.

Amazing thai food! We were seated fairly quick despite being a bigger group and they were fast at…read moretaking our orders and following up on us. My curry was absolutely amazing and the servings are huge. It feels homey inside which I really liked. Everything was delicious and I'd come back again!

I've heard so much about this place before it went under new management (PKA Somtum Der). So when I…read morewas in the area, I finally decided to try this place out and realized it was under Goog Thai now. Nonetheless, I heard the staff and recipes were still the same so I was still excited. I ordered the White Lotus which was one of the Chef's specials and my friend order the Pad Krapow with shrimp and the Seafood fried rice. It tasted different than other Thai places I've been and it was so delicious! Looking forward to trying out their other dishes!

Amazing experience and food!…read more Thai iced coffee: So delicious and strong! It has a certain grittiness to it which I loved! Drunken noodles: so flavorful! The noodles were thick and silky, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. We added their house chili sauces to it and it became even better! Thai bread with chicken curry: the bread was one of the flakiest roti canai/thousand layer breads I have ever had! The chicken curry had a coconut based and a rich peanut taste - two flavors which my husband and I love! It was a chance find, and I am so glad we did because we loved our meal here!

Taylor's Tayke: Cafe Chili offers a fun introduction to Thai…read moreflavors through both its afternoon tea experience and its full dinner menu. What stood out most was the variety. From savory bites and traditional Thai dishes to tea service and desserts, there was plenty to explore throughout the visit. The afternoon tea service in particular offered a unique way to experience the menu beyond a traditional meal. My Taysty Tayke: Get Down & Dirty, Expeditiously: Fish in the Boat One of the most memorable dishes from the visit. Fresh salmon paired with bright flavors and a subtle kick of spice. It almost gave salmon salad vibes while still feeling distinctly Thai. Egg Tart Soft, creamy, and incredibly smooth. The texture was outstanding and easily one of the strongest items from the afternoon tea selection. Crying Tiger Skewer Tender, juicy, flavorful, and everything you'd want from grilled beef. Simple execution done extremely well. Hot Chai Tea Excellent on its own, but the addition of cinnamon elevated it even further by adding warmth and complexity to every sip. Shrimp Bite Loved the texture here. Fresh shrimp with a bright lime flavor and none of the chewiness that can sometimes hold shrimp dishes back. Duck Salad Fresh, juicy, and tender with great balance throughout. Macaron with Grape The grape added a fruity sweetness that complemented the macaron nicely without overpowering it. Pork Pastry Flaky, savory, and satisfying. Dumpling Solid texture and flavor throughout. Curry Puff Enjoyable curry flavor but could have used a little more punch. Thai Wings Well executed with good flavor throughout. Rice Ball Sweet, sticky, and compact. A nice contrast to some of the savory items. Chicken & Shrimp Fried Dumplings Enjoyable but didn't stand out as much as some of the stronger offerings. The Experience: The afternoon tea service was a pleasant surprise and offered a creative way to sample multiple flavors in one sitting. Pairing that with the dinner menu gave a well-rounded look at what Cafe Chili has to offer. Best For: Afternoon tea, casual lunches, catching up with friends, introducing someone to Thai cuisine, or exploring a variety of flavors in one visit. In Conclusion: Cafe Chili shines when it leans into dishes that balance freshness, texture, and bold flavor. The Fish in the Boat, Egg Tart, Crying Tiger Skewer, and Duck Salad were the standouts for me, while the afternoon tea experience adds a unique element you don't often find at Thai restaurants. If you're looking for variety and a mix of savory and sweet offerings, Cafe Chili is worth a visit. Stamped by Elajas

After leaving the neighborhood n coming back to try this place again, it was worth it. Service is…read morefriendly n courteous. Beer is served nice n cold in a frosted glass. We sat outside. It was a nice day. Spring roll is vibe, papaya salad is nice. We had mild but it had a little kick. The pad Thai was good. Definitely a good neighborhood place.

The quality of their food has been on the decline since my first raving review. I've been here…read moreplenty throughout the years and continued to enjoy it whether indoors or delivery. During the last several years, it just hasn't been consistent. Yes indoor atmosphere is very appealing, but the execution of the food lately has left me disappointed including a recent delivery.. A simple order of Pad Thai and Chicken with Pineapple should have resulted in an above average, if not excellent, dinner. However, it didn't even go beyond 2 stars. The Pad Thai, which is a signature Thai dish, was dark brown and oily. The Chicken with Pineapple was salty and the chicken pieces were overcooked. It's been like this in the last few years. Sometimes great and other times, very disappointing. I can't seem to nail an excellent Thai spot in the Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill/Park Slope vicinity, but I'll keep looking.