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    3.7 (223 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jane A.

    A cozy, casual Thai restaurant in Caroll Gardens. The interior is charming, with florals covering the ceiling. My sister and I went here for lunch special, and included was salad, our choice of appetizer (she got bankok wings, and I got the spring roll) and our choice of entree (we both got chicken pad see ew). We both enjoyed our appetizers, but the peanut sauce for the salad was quite heavy. The chicken pad see ew was tasty and a decent size for the lunch special. I also ordered the lychee lemonade, which was just okay, though I didn't really taste any lemonade in it though. Overall a nice spot for casual Thai food.

    Johanna B.

    About 3 - 3.5 Still holding its own after all these years. I took a long pause from Thaism due to the inconsistency of the food quality. Yes, I sang its praises in a previous review but shortly thereafter my opinion changed. I felt that the food became mediocre--better at times but not great on other occasions. Passed by a few days ago when a chalkboard signage outside mentioning lunch special for $12.95 lured us in. The menu was limited but enough choices for lunch. We both chose salad (instead of soup) with Steamed vegetable dumplings (count of 3) for appetizer. Our mains were the same--Sweet and Sour Chicken. The lunch special value increases depending on selected protein (example shrimp). The main portion was generous/sufficient for lunch and overall, everything was pretty good and satisfying. Sweet and Sour Chicken tends to be too sweet for my liking and this was no exception. I normally don't order this entree and shook off the excess gravy. There might be a new owner in place but I'm not sure. The interior was much more decorated with garlands of fake flowers which was appealing/nice touch. Overall a good choice if stuck on lunch choices and looking to keep cost at a minimum. I'll return again.

    Ashlyn K.

    I stopped by Thaism around 3:15pm on a Wednesday since I had business in the area. Their lunch special runs until 4pm, and it's a great deal! I was the only person in the restaurant the entire time. The ceiling is decked out with hanging orchids, which gives the space a nice aesthetic. The restaurant seats around 25 people, so it is on the smaller side. The in-person lunch special is $12.95, and it comes with soup or salad and one side. That is a rare steal these days! I ordered pad see ew with salad and the chive pancake. I enjoyed the peanut dressing that came with the salad, but I hate raw onions and had to pick those out. For the chive pancake, the inside of the pancake was a soggy texture. I prefer to have the crispy texture throughout. I also felt like the pancake needed more seasoning. I typically enjoy this without sauce but I needed the soy sauce because it was bland. The pad see ew sauce tasted like pad thai sauce instead of black bean sauce. My first bite was also heavy on the fish sauce! I like pad thai sauce, so I thought the dish was fine, but just a heads up for people who aren't a fan of fish sauce. I had my water refilled and got checked in on, so service was nice. Overall, there were some flavor misses that won't make this my favorite Thai restaurant in Brooklyn. However, I think the deal is great, so if you are in the area for lunch, check out Thaism!

    Chicken Satay
    Austin L.

    Get the curry puffs over the chicken satay for an appetizer. It had a great amount of filling. The satay skewers were slightly dry and bland. The crab meat fried rice was delicious. I love the flavor of the Tom Yum in it. The Garlic Noodle also tasted like Pad See Ew but with garlic. It uses the same flat noodle and has the same chewiness! The Mango Sunrise mocktail tasted like a mango piña colada. It was tropically refreshing! We finished the meal with Mango Sticky Rice and the mango was in season for sure! The waitress was wonderful and the inside is floral and a beautiful space.

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    Farrah B.

    This restaurant had been on my list for a while and then I saw some really beautiful photos of some of the recent dishes so we decided to go for dinner. The space itself is quaint, yet beautifully, decorated with flowers murals and small touches that create the ambience you'd really like for a night out. The service is incredibly friendly, pretty and they allow you to enjoy your visit without hovering. The food is pretty good. I like my dish and my friend's dish as well. My only issue was my basil crab fried Rice didn't have nearly any of the ingredients deferentiating it from the others listed on the menu. Had I known most of those items, like the broccoli would not be in the basil fried rice, I would have gone with the original. Next time!

    Massaman Curry Avocado
    Taylor K.

    I loved it here! The staff were very kind and the portions were huge. They offer happy hour deals & lunch specials if you're looking for a good deal. I loved the curry - the coconut flavor wasn't overpowering and it was a comforting meal. I would totally recommend this place if you're in the area! It's also beautifully decorated, perfect for a date night.

    Desiree F.

    I love Thai and couldn't wait to try. When I arrived I found parking right in front. I walked into a cute restaurant. I was served by Silly and Pam, and they were nice! We started with the drinks of the long island, and my friend had a yummy looking cocktail. For our appetizers, I got the curry puffs, and my friend got the wings. It came out quickly, and the wings tasted good with the chili sauce. I enjoyed the curry puffs! For our meal, I got the hot sweet basil red snapper, and my friend got the drunken noodle with shrimp. Both of those dishes came out quickly, too! I really enjoyed my snapper, and my friend enjoyed her noodles. We lastly had dessert of the tiramisu cake and that was delicious! All in all, we had a really great experience!

    Chicken in Spicy Garlic Sauce, Lump Crab Basil Fried Rice and Spicy Basil with shrimp and eggplant!
    Audrey C.

    Food was amazing!! So spicy perfectly cooked a true surprise and now our fav Thai place.

    Crispy Calamari
    Amber D.

    I really enjoyed dining at Thaism in Carroll Gardens. Everything I had here was delicious and I loved the beautiful floral aesthetic and great customer service. Here's what I had on the menu : The Mojito The Margarita Coconut Fried Shrimp Fried Calamari Crab Meat Pineapple Fried Rice (You can get it without egg as well) My favorite dish was the Crab Meat Pineapple Fried Rice. The crab meat was delicious, and the pineapple fried rice was cooked to perfection , I would highly recommend it. They also a great happy hour and lunch menu. It's the perfect restaurant to have a nice lunch or dinner, I would highly recommend Thaism.

    Calamari with Sweet and Sour Sauce
    Brianna J.

    This spot was cute with flowers hanging from the ceiling and a mural on the wall! The service was fast and the owner came up to us to check in on our experience. The food was yummy! My fav dishes were the Crispy Duck Roll, the Massaman Curry with Coconut Sticky Rice and the Mango Mousse Cake

    Salmon Mango
    Juliette P.

    On a Saturday evening, we ventured in for dinner. We ordered the ginger tea which was warming -- and it came out at the same time as our edamame appetizer. I appreciated they had labeled the menu with what was gluten free and ordered the lemongrass Tom Yum soup with chicken - it was a bit spicy by tasty. I had the shrimp and avocado curry -- it was so flavorful and delicious! My husband had the salmon curry which was a mix of tasty vegetables with salmon on top. The servers came by regularly to see if we needed anything and refilled our water. If looking for Thai food in Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens, this would be a top choice.

    Pineapple Crab Meat Fried Rice
    Simone E.

    Ordered lunch from here via Seamless and was excited and then my hopes were lost. On a good note, the packaging is good. The food is secure and there was a fork and knife included. When I ordered the food, I wrote no egg and peanuts, and upon opening, there were eggs and peanuts. I picked out all the peanuts from the dish, when I shouldn't have had to. In addition to this, the rice wasn't as flavorful as it could. The vegetables and the crab meat are what saved this dish.

    Paul K.

    This area is filled with restaurants but we were looking for some Thai food this afternoon. The brunch places nearby all had +45mins wait so we decided this place could work. We arrived and were seated quickly and after quickly looking at their menu we knew what we wanted. This basil beef stir fry was the BEST I've ever had!! The food here is super flavorful and delicious! I can't say much more the place is nice for a date or casual dining. We will be back!

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    Rua Thai Restaurant

    Rua Thai Restaurant

    4.5
    (158 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We had a great experience at Rua Thai in Brooklyn! Me and my husband really enjoyed everything…read more The restaurant is beautiful with a tropical vibe and lots of Instagram-worthy details, perfect for any occasion. We started with sangrias and the appetizer sampler. For mains, my husband had the Teriyaki Fried Rice with steak and egg, and I had the Royal Pineapple Fried Rice--both were delicious and full of flavor. We finished with Mango Sticky Rice, which was the perfect dessert. The staff was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

    Ambiance (5/5): the establishment is ornate in its decorations. Welcoming large space. Light noise…read morevolumes. Service (5/5): we were the only patrons on a Monday at 6p but it slowly had more show. We were given the option for the food come when ready or together. The food came pretty quickly. Food (4/5): every dish had a wonderful presentation. The dishes had great flavor but all were incredibly salty. Massaman curry (4/5): the curry was so salty and wished it was more thick to dip. The roti was crunchy and cooked to a perfection. It also came with a little side salad! Duck (4/5): the duck was very tender and the outer layer had a nice crunch. It came on a bed of tasty Chinese broccoli. Drunken noodles (4/5): a good portion of tender chicken, great flavors. NOTE: 5 star reviews may be bought for a free beverage. (Not mine)

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    Bangkok Degree

    Bangkok Degree

    4.4
    (208 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Great spot in Brooklyn! Stopped in for lunch on a weekday…read more The place isn't huge, but the vibe is cozy and welcoming. Loved that every table had fresh flowers; you can tell they really care about the little details. We ordered quite a bit and honestly, everything was on point: · Lychee Thai Iced Tea & Yuzu Pop - both refreshing and not too sweet (huge plus for me since I don't have a big sweet tooth). · Moo Ping - solid start to the meal. · Salmon Mango (GF) - the salmon was cooked through (which I asked for), and the mango salad underneath was light and tangy. The sweet fruit with the savory fish worked way better than I expected. · Pineapple Fried Rice - came with shrimp, nice wok aroma, and that perfect sweet-tangy pineapple kick. · Pineapple Lychee Crispy Duck (GF) - duck skin was nice and crispy, and the coconut-based sauce with lychee and pineapple kept it from feeling heavy or greasy. · Branzino Chili Lime (GF) - came out piping hot, classic Thai-style sour broth that paired perfectly with the fish. No fishy taste at all, and the texture was tender. Even the drinks and dessert weren't overly sweet, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, really enjoyed the meal here -- flavors are solid, service was friendly, and you can feel the effort they put into the experience. Definitely coming back!

    Moo ping is delicious and our favorite appetizer of the night, especially w the dipping sauce which…read morewas tangy and refreshing at the same time. Bathroom is spacious and clean, but the interior of the restaurant is arm to arm tight space. But good shrimps and flavorful entrees, dessert menu look delicious and would try next time when its less busy. Spotty service cause it was busy and we were sandwiched between a big group and off to the side.

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    Samyan

    Samyan

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    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

    Holic Thai Bistro

    4.7
    (84 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Where can I even start with this restaurant…read more.. My girlfriend picked this spot to end our date night, and boy did she choose a gem. From the initial hospitality, to the last bite, everything was a 10 out of 10, and I say that sparingly when dining out. For the drinks we went with a Thai Iced Tea and Key Lime Thai Iced Tea. The Thai Iced Tea was amazing, though a tad sweeter than what we were used to. Nonetheless it was still a great palette cleanser in between dishes. Now that Key Lime Thai Iced Tea was DIFFERENT. Upon sipping, you get hit with a nice tart sweetness from the key lime that is met immediately with the smooth creaminess from the Thai iced tea. The combination worked so perfectly I had to force myself to not finish the drink before the dishes arrived to the table. 10/10, I don't want to drink another drink again if it's not that one. For starters we had the Chicken Curry Puffs and Calamari. The curry puffs were perfectly fluffy with the nice earthy, sour, spicy, sweet umami flavor of the curry filling, which they did not skimp on. The Calamari was also perfectly crispy and salted, and went really well with the peanut tamarind sauce that came with it. 10/10 For the main courses we ordered the Tom Yum Crab Fried Rice, Braised Spicy Basil Duck, and Spicy Holic Noodle. Firstly, the portions were massive. For perspective, I'm 6'2 230lbs and can eat a good amount, but even after sharing each dish with my girlfriend the plates looked barely eaten. We did not complain about having leftovers though. The Tom Yum Crab Fried Rice came with a massive pile of lumped crab meat, which was probably the most crab I've ever received for this dish from other restaurants. The dish was well-balanced and provided a nice sourness that was unexpected but tasty. 9.5/10 only because I wish it was a tad spicier from the Tom Yum spices. The Braised Basil Duck was probably my favorite dish of the night. The duck was juicy and tender and still had a little crisp on the skin despite being covered in spicy basil sauce. The dish was also very balanced and had a great helping of duck and bell peppers, which added great texture and soaked up all of that sauce. 10/10 The final dish, Spicy Holic Noodles, was also a favorite of mine. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the thin rice noodles soaked up all of the spicy sauce and added a nice chewy texture to the dish. The string beans were also nice and crunchy and added more playfulness to the texture of the dish. 10/10 This is definitely a great spot for date nights, gatherings with friends, or even a solo date. The space is intimate, but not too overwhelming for people who aren't fond of large crowds. I'll definitely be back and would recommend everyone visit at least once.

    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.

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    Hungry Thirsty

    Hungry Thirsty

    4.4
    (35 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    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

    Chiangmai Diner

    4.4
    (89 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    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 :)

    Had been passing this spot for years and finally had the chance to stop in…read more Host was polite and quickly sat us without a reservation - we wanted to sit outside and there was room thankfully. Wait staff was attentive to dietary needs, exemptions and ensured our request was followed to a T. Ordered some Khao Kriab Pak Mor (dumplings) to start along with a pair of mocktails. And an order of Khao Na Ped (smoked vegan duck) and Ginger Chicken (vegan). All served well with good portion. What I personally liked is the 2 dishes took a bit, not slow or long but IMHO taking a little bit always seems it was cared for in prep. Who knows just my thing. The staff has a challenge to accommodate outdoor seating as the bldg doesn't have an inside/back door for them and they must carry food out the front door, down the sidewalk and into the garden area. That's tough but they do it with grace. The seating was okay since it's early enough but bugs showed up - no surprise - not a complaint just the reality of life and online typing in case anyone is considering it and is more sensitive to the same.

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