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    Rua Thai Restaurant

    4.5 (155 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
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    Pad See Yuu with Crispy Chicken and Cheesy Crab Rangoon.
    Cindy Z.

    I made a pickup order online, which was quick and easy. It was ready within 15 minutes and all packaged nicely. I ordered the Pad See Ew with Crispy Chicken ($18.95) and Cheesy Crab Rangoon ($10). To start, I liked that they separated the crispy chicken from the pad see yu so it wouldn't get soggy. Despite that, the crispy chicken was so dry and hard. If you're going to get any dish with a protein, don't get the crispy chicken. The noodles itself were decent, but could use more flavor. I did enjoy the crab rangoons though if you like cream cheese like I do. Overall, the food was just ok to me. With so many great Thai spots in NYC, this was just whatever to me. It seems like their presentation and aesthetics make the meal seem better, but I didn't experience this since I did takeout.

    Basil Sauce (Gra-Prow)
    Brittany W.

    I walked past this restaurant and decided to drop in and try it. It was around 2:30 so I missed the lunch rush and it was fairly empty inside. I was seated right away and the waiter just dropped the menu off and then came back a few minutes later to take my order. I ordered the Kra Pao (Thai basil ground meat and rice) and was surprised the waiter 1) didn't mention the lunch special option and 2) didn't ask me spice level preference. It looked like everyone else dining at that time either knew about the lunch special or were told about it cuz they all had ordered it. I'm not upset about my order but love a good deal, so I felt like the service could have been better. The food itself was good - flavorful and cooked well but I could have had a little more spice. A good Thai option if you're in the area!

    Johanna B.

    3.5. After checking in at another local Thai spot and left ignored for 30 minutes, we upped and left. Next stop--Rua Thai. We took a leap of faith after an unpleasant experience last year and revisited. This time, all was quiet as we entered and throughout dinner. The large (almost too bright) chandelier was a stunning welcome and once settled, water was served in lovely copper cups. We shared the steamed vegetable gyoza for appetizer. Not bad but not the best. My order was Spicy Tofu with Chinese Broccoli. Good thing I asked for Steamed tofu since the dish is made with deep fried tofu. The other order was Chicken with Garlic. I had a taste and although the flavors were good, the chicken was overcooked. Service, at times, was lackluster and clumsy. Overall, we were satisfied and I will return again. In fact, the dish I ordered might be on repeat. I really liked it.

    Pad See Yu with crispy chicken. Don't get it with crispy chicken
    Melody C.

    My mom said her friend thought the food here was yummy, so I brought her here to try it. The service was really great, and most of the food was ok, but I was really disappointed with the majority of their deep-fried foods. They were too dry, overcooked, and bland. Shrimp Donuts - Golden fried breaded shrimp donuts. $15 5/5 This was the best thing I had here. I know I said their deep-fried foods aren't good, but this was one of the exceptions. The shrimp was bouncy and succulent. The batter was just right and tasted pretty light. The donuts were served with a sweet chili sauce. Duck Crepe - Crispy duck, cucumber, mix salad wrapped in roti bread. $12 4/5 This was an inventive dish. The roti bread was nicely crisped. The layers of salad leaves and veggies gave a nice moistness to the dish. The duck was good too. One order of this is pretty filling despite being an appetizer. Kao Pad Muk / Squid Ink Fried Rice w/ Fried Calamari 3.5/5 It sounds interesting, but it was not memorable. The salted egg yolk flavor was very subtle, even though the salted egg yolk crumbs were sprinkled all over the dish. Not the best calamari I've had, but also not the worst. Not sure how strong the squid ink flavoring should be, but it wasn't very strong here. Pad see yu with crispy chicken - $18.95 3/5 You get to pick your desired protein with the pad see yu. I went with crispy chicken because I haven't seen that option before at other Thai restaurants. The pad see yu itself was pretty good, but the pile of crispy chicken on top was a no-go. As mentioned before, they don't do deep-fried foods that well. It didn't really taste like chicken because all the juiciness was sucked out of it, and it was hard to detect the chicken taste. The batter was too much (too crispy and dry). I should've gone with a different protein. Branzino with Massaman Curry 3.5/5 The massaman curry was great. It actually went really well with the deep-fried branzino. But the branzino was flavorless without the curry. My husband really enjoyed the fish, though, and my mom was obsessed with the curry. Royal Pineapple Fried Rice 3/5 The fried rice was fine, but I didn't appreciate how the seafood was piled on top of the pineapple opening. You have to clear all the seafood before getting to the rice. The seafood was deep-fried, which I wasn't aware of - maybe it was depicted in the photo, but I can't recall. And unfortunately, the deep-fried seafood was not that great. The shrimp, in particular, was overcooked. I did enjoy the big pieces of pineapple slices on the side. Pad Puk Tofu - Sauteed mix vegetables and tofu $17.95 4/5 I enjoyed this sauteed dish of vegetarian ingredients, but the price is pretty steep for what it is. It came with a plate of plain white rice. Chicken kra-prao - 1/5 You get to pick the protein for this dish, and we went with chicken. Something about the flavor was just not enjoyable for me, so this was my least favorite dish. It came with a fried egg on top and a bed of rice. The chicken part of the dish could've used some sauciness. It was very dry and didn't look appetizing. Teriyaki fried rice 4/5 I didn't try the steak since it was kind of red/pink, but I did enjoy the fried rice. My group said the steak was good, though. We had wanted to order an udon dish, but they ran out of udon for the day! It was only lunchtime when we went, so we were taken aback.

    Josh W.

    Rua Thai NYC is a Smith street staple serving up photo worthy cocktails and quality Thai food in Brooklyn. Don't skip the curry dumplings or the pineapple fried rice! It was well worth the visit! Solid service and calming ambiance as well!

    $17/95 - massaman curry with tofu
    Ashlyn K.

    My friend and I decided to check out Rua Thai on a Thursday at 5:15pm. The interior has an instagrammable aesthetic, perfect for catching up with friends or for date night. We were the only people in the restaurant the entire time, but it was a stormy day, so that could have impacted the decisions of others. I got massaman curry with tofu ($17.95) and my friend got pad see yu with pork ($17.95). The branding on my friend's pad see yu was a nice touch! Though prices are comparable to other Brooklyn thai places, I do think the dishes are on the smaller side. Generally, the food was tasty, and I would recommend it if you are in the area. For me, I prefer a less liquid consistency to my curry and a stronger peanut flavor. I had no issues with spice for this, so it's a good choice if you are sensitive to spice. Service was very attentive! We had consistent water refills and check-backs. I would come back to try one of their special dishes, to see if those deliver more on flavor.

    Kais S.

    Came to eat here at night and saw all the great reviews so figured I'd give them a chance for dinner. Started with the crab Rangoon and it was pretty average the oil they fry it wasn't fresh so there was black spots all over the Rangoon Five out of 10 And then I tried the Thai fried rice and upon my first bite there was a humongous bone wrapped around a piece of chicken which almost cracked my tooth. Minus that horrifying experience. The fried rice is pretty bad, lacking flavor and just seemed like empty carbs. 1/10 and almost caused my physical harm. Won't ever come back

    Pad Thai (GF)
    Kyle N.

    Ate lunch here on a Saturday. The food was very delicious. The appetizer tray comes with a variety of sampler with different sauces which I really enjoyed. The clay pot rice was good but the only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't enough meat in it. The calamari is crispy and the spicy sauce accompanied with it made it very delicious. The servers were very attentive. Refilling our waters frequently and always checking up on us throughout the meal. This is a great place to have lunch or dinners beautiful pictures of Thailand fill the walls of the restaurant.

    Pad Thai (GF)
    Peter D.

    Like the Phoenix, Rua Thai has arisen from the ashes of Kor Tor Mor, bigger and better than its predecessor. Actually, it's not bigger. It's exactly the same size as the previous restaurant. But so far, I do like it better. I think you have to dine in to get the full effect of the "Floating Market Inspired" cuisine, but thus far I'm deeply, deeply content with the extremely flavorful takeout we've been getting. Unlike some dime a dozen Thai delivery joints we've encountered, Rua incorporates little touches that amp up the flavor of old standbys like Pad Thai and red curry into something I actually want to eat. My guess is it's a little more lime, a little more fish sauce, and a lot more deliciousness. My daughter even branched out into pad see ew (a first) and now loves it, even if she calls them "mushroom noodles." I guess they look like mushrooms? I dunno, but I can't wait to dine in and see these beautiful dishes as they were meant to be eaten.

    Stacey-Ann M.

    Came here for an early belated birthday dinner with a friend of mine. We ordered crab rangoon, curry dumplings, crispy chicken pad see ew, and chicken drunken noodles. The food was delicious. The curry dumplings are filled with shrimp and chicken. They were spicy but delicious. If you have a low spice tolerance, don't order it. The grab rangoon was the surprise treat for the night. I tend to not like crab rangoon from too many places because often times the cream cheese flavor is too strong and overpowers the crab. However, they did a great job here of balancing the flavor profile of the crab with the cream cheese. If you're in the Cobble Hill area, definitely check them out.

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    Eleonore H.

    Great food great ambiance great drinks. Will go again next NY trip. Service was good. Sometimes a bit akward but i didnt mind

    Cocktail
    Carlita G.

    Rua Thai in Brooklyn has become one of my go to Thai restaurants for authentic Thai food in NYC. Rua Thai is always a pleasurable dining experience . The authenticity of the restaurant took me on a journey through Thailand market. From the aromatic soup to the flavorful Pineapple Rice and shrimp, each dish showcased a perfect balance of spices . The ambiance was inviting and the staff provided attentive service. Their signature cocktail selections are phenomenal. The menu offers a huge variety of Thai specialities. I enjoyed this great culinary journey! Don't forget they have an amazing lunch special.

    Priscilla S.

    I enjoyed my visit to Rua Thai; the customer service was terrific! The ladies were very attentive and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we wanted. I initially came here for the shrimp doughnuts, but I was disappointed because they didn't taste like shrimp. I tasted more oil than anything else. We also ordered calamari, which was better than the shrimp but lacked flavor. I ordered a drink called Kwan-ream it had coconut rum, amaretto, matcha, and kinako. I tried to like it but it was way too sweet for me. The waitress was understanding and switched it for me to a Tom Ka Za. That drink had rum, coconut, lemongrass, and limeleaf. It was better and had a good balance between the sweetness and alcohol. I plan to return again to try other items from their menu and hopefully I have a better experience.

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    Sukh

    Sukh

    4.5(217 reviews)
    0.8 miFort Greene
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    Stumbled upon this gem for dinner. We walked in without a reservation and sat at the bar. The…read moreinside felt like I was in a train car. The bartender took our order. He was friendly and very helpful. The dishes were all so flavorful. The appetizer we got was hor mok. It was the perfect pairing and balance of flavors. The larb was very spicy! Heed the warning, it is SPICY! The main star was the pla tod samun prai (branzino). This was my favorite dish! There were no traces of crumbs left behind, this dish was incredible! The herbs and sauce tied everything together. We were greeted and welcomed by every staff that passed by. Everyone was so friendly and their uniforms were so cute! I would return to Brooklyn for this place but with a reservation next time. Great vibes, food and service!

    I've heard that this spot is top rated in terms of Thai restaurants in NYC, so I was interested to…read moretry. I snagged a 5:30pm weekday reservation with 2 other friends. As soon as we arrived, we were escorted to a table. I've noticed that this restaurant seemed very authentic. They had dishes that I've never seen at other Thai spots. Their chefs are also from Central & Northeastern part of Thailand. So, they are cooking from their respective regions. The presentation of their dishes are all aesthetically pleasing. We decided to share a small plate of HOR MOK This tasted almost like a crab puree into a spoon sized portion. There's 7 pieces in one order. It was recommended to eat it all in one bite. It was great. Texture was very smooth in your mouth. Surprisingly, it had a spicy kick (but nothing too intense). I personally decided to try KHAO PAD MUN NEUR. This is a pricey dish, but very filling! It was said to have 2 pepper spice level to it, but I personally didn't find it very spicy. The rib eye was cooked just the way I like it - medium well (still with some redness in the inner portion). The meat had a perfectly charred/grilled exterior, but very soft to chew. This meat was probably the best part of the dish. Only slight complaint is that the rice was very saucy (almost a bit too much for my preference). But overall, I did enjoy it and was able to finish it, but left super full! Overall, I think it was worth a try. Their service is great. The servers are super great of making sure that your water is always topped up. They explained the recommended way to eat certain dishes. They were able to answer any questions that we had.

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    Samyan - Wok Chive

    Samyan

    4.4(17 reviews)
    1.3 miClinton Hill

    Reaaaaalllly good Thai food at Samyan. We came here during lunch and they have a very reasonable…read morelunch menu! $15-$17 dishes and some drink and appetizer add ons if you wish. I ordered the green curry with beef from the lunch menu. The curry is very watery but tasted really delicious. The beef with boiled texture and lots of peppers were in the sauce. It came with white rice and I loved it. The crispy tofu add on was good if you like tofu! The sweet peanut sauce went perfectly with the fluffy tofu. The beef pad see eww was one of the best I've ever had. From the texture of the noodles, to the sauce, to the veggies and beef. It's a must have here! Tom yum soup came in a huge tower and was perfect to share. We ever had some leftovers. Good amount of shrimp and veggies inside. Quick and attentive service! And the worker's little son helped her bring the check for fun. It was adorable

    Lunch in Brooklyn during in-between meetings of my professional duties of a Wednesday afternoon…read moresummons Thai cuisine. Pad Kee Mao (aka Drunken Noodles), chicken $15.00 Stir-fried flat rice noodle, bamboo shoots, garlic, basil, fresh chili, onion, carrot, string bean, bell pepper, long hot chili The flat rice noodle quantity was sufficient, but minimal and there were too much onion, insufficient string bean, two paucity pieces of carrot. I dislike bamboo shoot which is not a standard ingredient for this particular entrée. I think the bamboo shoot tainted this entrée. I am a traditionalist conservative which bean sprouts is a good substitute variation for bamboo shoot vegetable including string bean. This entrée is my favorite default and as a caveat, if any Thai restaurant or cafe do not offer on their menu I refuse entry to patronize. This entrée enticed my interest and embedded the lunch meal menu for the reasonable price. I personally despise and do not consume spicy hot foods, but occasionally consume mild or very mild in the smallest measurement of the Scoville scale which I specifically requested, but received medium hot spicy. The waitress forewarned me the intense heat level on the Scoville scale as Thai cultural spicy with two or more bird's eye chilies for a high level of spiciness. The spiciness of chili peppers were, in my opinion, medium spicy. Despite the intense medium heat spiciness, the stir-fried noodles lacked flavor with, tender chicken, minimal vegetables, and Thai basil in a bland taste. I wish I chosen shrimp as the protein. Pad Kee Mao sustained my hunger pangs and ate my fill. When eating Thai intense heat spicy foods, I visualize to think of the TV segment "Niall Horan & James Corden Take On Hot Wings" on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in March, 2020. High heat spicy foods! Thai ice tea, large $3.00 This was a delight and neutralized the heat spiciness because it contains milk. It was served chilled in a large highball glass. Samyan is a Thai cafe located in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NYC and accessible via MTA NYC Transit C local train at Clinton-Washington subway station. This cafe is a independently owned and operated, thankfully. The waitress did check-in with me during my meal for attentive customer service. The atmospheric conditions were a simple small dine-in cafe. There were many paintings, portraits hanging on their walls of white subway tiles. Gold metallic metal chopsticks and fork are provided. If utensils are gold then the interior cafe should contain these "gaudy" feature extensive gold elements, including gilded moldings and furniture. Peony rose are very simply and made pretty table centerpiece decorations. Takeout menu and business cards are available for grabs. I did received my sales receipt. At the bottom of the sales receipt there is a suggested gratuity in intervals of 18%, 20% and 22% where customers do not have to perform math calculation. I paid $23.00 in cash as the waitress' informative knowledge of the ingredients and preparation of the heat level on the Scoville scale.

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    Holic Thai Bistro - Fresh Mango Salad

    Holic Thai Bistro

    4.7(83 reviews)
    2.3 miCrown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

    The Vibez in the place is cool, rowdy, neighborhood, and a bit of sexy. Oh no! Not all at the same…read moretime of course. This is definitely depends highly on the fact of what time and day you to Holic Thai Bistro. Here for a good time to chat but in a chill environment . I would lunch special hours and the beginning of the evenings are your best bet. Otherwise you're here with the party crowd. But looks like all good vibez only, Please. Let's get to the food. First off the most delicious group of appetizers. I wished their potions size were more decent. It's pricey for what is offered. Since curries are my favorite I tired those entrees first. Love the masala and green. Like them so tried with different types of proteins. My only draw back to this place or gets too rowdy at times. Also the place is too small . They need to expand so there more movement around. I would come back during the lunch hours to try the noodles and rice. I've seen come out to the kitchen is pretty tempting. If you want to socialize mingle with the crowds of the locals come after 6pm.

    I loved Thai Holic before this bistro opened and since Thai Holic has become take out only, I had…read moreto make my way over here to dine in. It did not disappoint. Quality was on par with the prior Thai Holic and portion sizes are large! Inside had a similar style to the prior restaurant, albeit a little dark. Service for both drinks and food was quick. Also, if you pay with cash, you get a 10% discount! We came here on a weekend afternoon and was happy to discover that it was happy hour, so my friend and I each ordered a drink for $10. He got the Rum Punch and I got the Zombie and both were good. Since we already knew we liked the prior restaurant and it was hard for us to get back to this location, we went with items that we usually don't order - Duck Pad Thai and Salmon Curry. Both was delicious, we loved the flavors of both dishes.

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    Hungry Thirsty - Thai Iced Tea Slush

    Hungry Thirsty

    4.4(35 reviews)
    0.5 miCarroll Gardens, Gowanus

    I'd never managed to get a reservation at Ugly Baby, but we did make it to Hungry Thirsty and I'm…read morevery glad we did. Service was excellent from the start. My partner was running late, and even though the place is clearly very popular right now, they still accommodated us with a table. The staff explained every unfamiliar dish we asked about, always with a smile. I usually avoid the standard NYC Thai restaurant lineup of pad thai + generic curry situations and look for places that feel more regional and authentic. The menu here had a bunch of dishes I didn't recognize, which immediately made me excited. They even have a spice guide though the icons don't necessarily mean increasing spice levels. As I understood it, different symbols represent different types of heat. Three chili emojis and three meteor emojis may be equally spicy, but they hit differently. They recommended not to order the pad krapow nuer, and honestly, fair enough. Instead, we got the chicken khao soi, which was far better than versions I've had elsewhere - deeply flavorful, spicy, rich with umami. My partner was crying. I, meanwhile, was at "this is perfect and I'm having a great time." One Huge chunk of chicken cooked exactly right. Mix everything thoroughly before eating. Then came the kua kling which arrived with another warning. That dish became my personal challenge to impress the server, and apparently I succeeded because now they've promised that next time they won't discourage me from ordering the nuer. They kept refilling cabbage and cucumber for us to cool down from the heat. The kua kling itself was incredible. That dry curry heat was everything. It builds slowly, then suddenly punches you in the face - but alongside all that spice is an insane amount of flavor. They also recommended to order a non-spicy side dish to have a balanced meal and spice level, but we skipped it because it would've been too much food. Honestly, this is the kind of place where going with at least four people is ideal so you can try more dishes and balance the spice levels. And if you're unsure what to order, trust the servers - their recommendations were spot on. Also: really great ciders and beers. We were really happy with both choices. Overall, even though it's far from the city for me, I'd absolutely go back.

    Newsflash: Ugly Baby is back on its bullshit. Ugly Baby's…read moreconceit, if you can call it that, was that it was really, really spicy. Spicy food, in case you didn't know, connotes authenticity. Call it suffering for beauty, in a culinary wrapper. Ugly Baby took this S&M theater to its logical conclusion in all regards: tuck it in an inaccessible corner of South Brooklyn; use tiny chairs and brusquely inform diners they have an hour start to finish at their table. The more inconvenient it was, the better. I held my applause after my single visit to Ugly Baby, which closed amidst wails and lamentation last year from people who liked rough treatment. But something drew me back to this reincarnation, started by the same people. Maybe, I thought, they'd found a way to bring us that magnetic authenticity, and hold the ball gags and chain flails? The answer is no. I should have known from the name alone: another mysterious two-word phrase (both of whose words again end in -y) that sounds like it could be an overly literal translation of some ineffable Thai concept. I should have known when it opened in the same godforsaken corner of ... what is that? Gowanus? I should have known from the protracted negotiations for a suitable table that followed when my husband, mom and I arrived punctually for our 5:30 reservation and were primly informed we'd be squeezing onto a two top, then were refused an obviously empty three-top ("it's reserved"....oh you mean by a party of three with a reservation like us?), and then grudgingly seated at a four-top, half of which was literally in the kitchen. I should have known after being apprised that "you have one hour at the table." I should have known when there were no appetizers or desserts, and only two vegetarian entrees. This is the same thing as before. We're so back, baby. The mushroom curry, with its single fire emoj, was nowhere near the spiciest thing on the menu, but gosh was it still spicy. How do they make food with such complex flavors that's still hot enough to have emanated from the bowels of hell? It has to be one of the best curries I've had. It's a talent, special even, but it could easily coexist without Hungry Thirsty's other downsides. But I think all those inconveniences and discomforts are the point. They serve to reinforce the specialness of the special parts, counterintuitively increasing your mental investment in internally extolling Hungry Thirsty's virtues. They are to each element what spice is to food: it hurts, and you're proud that it hurts. It all adds up to the second coming of Ugly Baby, and why wouldn't it? Enough people liked being slapped around; maybe they felt like they deserved it. You know if that's you or not.

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    Chiangmai Diner - Beef pad Kra Praw Khai Dao

    Chiangmai Diner

    4.4(87 reviews)
    3.3 miBushwick

    Food was very tasteful! The ambiance was clean and vibey, very comfortable. The service was quick…read moreand efficient, since we came in the door until we left. My first time here and it was a great experience. It is Valentine's Day and we left with a cute little gift from them, beautiful gesture. Definitely coming back :)

    Chiangmai Diner is the most unique Thai restaurant I've encountered. My first experience was…read morethrough a Yelp Elite event where we were generously welcomed to a wide variety of items on the menu. I enjoyed the food and the event so much that I've returned and told others to go as well. What I like the most is that Chiangmai's expansive menu showcases aspects of Thai cuisine that you're probably not getting at your neighborhood spot. Many items are Northern Thai style dishes. I'd never had Khao Soi before coming here and I was blown away. The chiangmai sausage is also delicious. The roasted duck curry boasts deep flavor while also maintaining the crispiest duck skin. For appetizers, we started with the crispy salmon belly bites and the moo ping. Frying salmon is risky, but the fattiness of the belly keeps it from drying out. The moo ping is nicely grilled and served with a sweet sauce. You just can't go wrong ordering meat on a stick. As an entree, I tried the Gaeng Awm Nur, a soup-like beef dish served with a side of sticky rice. Our server had been really nice and welcoming, so I felt ok asking how I should eat my meal. She advised that I make a ball of some sticky rice with my hand, mash it a bit, and then dip it into the soup. Thai food achievement unlocked! Now I know what to do next time I'm served sticky rice. There's so much on the menu it can be hard to choose. This is encouragement to go with someone else who enjoys food so you can choose things to share! You won't be disappointed and in fact may find that your regular Thai spots could step up their game in comparison.

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    Glin Thai Bistro

    4.6(192 reviews)
    1.1 miFort Greene

    If I were able to give this place 10 stars, I would. As soon as I saw Michelin Star on the door, I…read moredisregarded the Korean spot on the corner and dashed in. I was floored by the service, presentation, and absolutely authentic flavor of the food. Every dish was a work of art. As if the chef painstakingly labored to have the dish coming to the table be a mirror of the picture on the digital menu. It was like the picture animated itself into real life with robust and rich flavoring. I bless this place with overwhelming abundance and positive vibes. The atmosphere was nice and upscale but not pretentious. Everyone there as customers appeared as if they were about the foodie life but in a grown up way. Our server was so nice and sometimes invasively helpful but I loved it. I will be back.

    We had a solid meal here and the portions are fair for the price point, and the atmosphere in…read moreBrooklyn is lovely. Kee Mao Short Rib (4.75/5): Our absolute favorite. The meat was incredibly tender and literally fell off the bone. It could have used a punch more of seasoning, but the texture was perfect. Thai Ice Tea (4.75/5): Perfectly balanced, creamy and delicious without being overly sweet Beef Shank Massaman (4/5): Solid choice; the beef was well-cooked and the curry was flavorful. Pad See Ew Chicken (4/5): Good, though it leaned a bit sweeter than the traditional savory profile. Gai Tod Wings & Pad Thai (3.75/5): The wings were okay but felt slightly overcooked. The Pad Thai was also on the sweeter side, though my friend really enjoyed it. Pla Neung Manow (3.75/5): Usually my favorite, but this version was a bit overcooked and the broth was blander than expected Thai Dumplings (2.75/5): Be warned if you aren't a fan of cilantro! The flavor was overpowering and unexpected

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    Inside bar

    Glin Thai Bistro - Table setting with light decoration. They provide the little vases with flowers and mood lamps which added great ambience!

    Table setting with light decoration. They provide the little vases with flowers and mood lamps which added great ambience!

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