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    Sawasde Thai Cooking

    4.1 (186 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SAWASDE THAI COOKING ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beef Pad Thai. Dumplings. Lunch at work.
    Tanya R.

    "That was really good." These were the words of a co-worker that I treated to lunch from Sawasde today. It was his first time trying any type of Thai cuisine and he truly enjoyed his first shrimp Pad Thai experience. This was my first time trying food from this particular place. My beef pad Thai was very flavorful. Not the best I've ever had but still yummy. I also ordered a steamed dumpling appetizer made of chicken and shrimp that was a hit. All of the food tasted fresh and the restaurant's aroma wafts out onto the street in the best way. Sawasde is a super small, take- out only restaurant. The menu though, is really impressive for such a tiny establishment. I'll be going back to try more of what they have to offer.

    Taro Sticky Rice a la Mode
    Amanda W.

    Excited to try this place and it was delicious and made with love. You choose spicy levels on all dishes and they deliver spices so well. Their shrimps are also great 10/10. Wish my pad see ew had more veggies tho. But also, their tofu is amazing(the golden fry one). Dessert taro was an interesting try. The white is condense or coconut milk hmmm. They also gave us free ice cream!(Its a hot hot hot day)

    Drunken Man Noodles w/ chicken ($12)
    Heidi M.

    Pretty standard and affordable Thai takeout spot where you can't go wrong with the classic curry dishes or drunken noodles. It'll hit the spot every single time. I've ordered from here numerous times, but most recently got the Spicy Red Snapper ($18), Drunken Noodles w/ Chicken ($12), and Pumpkin Curry w/ Chicken ($12.50). Wanted to try something new and was very curious about the red snapper, which was pretty good! It was deep fried and covered in a familiar Thai sweet and sour chili sauce, sitting on a bed of veggies. Definitely worth a try, but a bit on the pricier side. The noodles that were used for the drunken noodles were so wonderfully wide. Looking back at the photo I took below, I am so impressed with how they kept, not breaking apart. Medium spice was great, but might even go for Spicy next time. The pumpkin curry was so homey, tasty yet light/subtle in flavor. Also, how often do you see pumpkin curry on the menu? We had some left over for the next day (but no rice) so I mixed it into some spaghetti. Deeeelish. One hiccup I'd experienced was on Thanksgiving Day -- I was surprised to see them listed on Grubhub, as most restaurants in the neighborhood was not open. I could've called to confirm, but I went ahead and ordered some food for lunch via the app anyway. The order was even confirmed, but my heart dropped when I swung by to pick up. The gates were down and it was indeed closed. I headed across the street to Foodtown to pick up some sushi instead, while trying to call the restaurant to no avail. About a half hour later, I received a missed call and text from Grubhub apologizing, as well as a text from the restaurant. Both guaranteed a full refund, which was a relief. Despite this little mishap, I'd still return and recommend.

    Spicy Basil Fried Rice (w/ chicken)
    Sejla A.

    This has become my new go-to Thai food takeout nearby. The portions are great and the food has never disappointed. The prices are reasonable as well. I've ordered from Yelp, picked up in store and no difference in food quality. Definitely get a Thai iced tea if you stop by- amazing balance of tea and milk. A hidden Thai gem for great food in a local Brooklyn area.

    Mango Sticky Rice
    Jeannette N.

    Now THAT is how you make mango sticky rice! This classic Thai dessert is one of my favorites, and I'm not ashamed to say that I've tried it at several Thai places in NYC. It's shocking how many places are doing it wrong. I've had some hilariously terrible versions that usually involve a soupy concoction with un-fresh fruit. Luckily Sawasde knows what's up! I was impressed with the way they packed it up (I got it as part of a delivery order). Beautifully sliced, fresh mango adjacent to sticky rice still warm inside plastic wrap, and a little container with coconut milk. It was super easy to assemble and it tasted AMAZING! Reminded me of the ones I had in Thailand. Admittedly, this is the only dish I've from Sawasde, but my bf has already gotten the drunken noodles twice and loves them. I'm looking forward to trying more on the menu, and getting more mango sticky rice!

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    My go to local! Love this spot! Curry puffs are so dank! The owner is the sweetest lady!

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    Love their food. Consistently good quality and fast delivery. And they have great vegan options!

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    One of my favourite spots , the food and service is always top tier. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area.

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    They do an amazing job of cooking super fresh food in a TINY space. Everything I've tried is good.

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