Delicious!! Everything we had at Tong was spot on. We ordered two Thai ice teas, which were a good level of sweet, veg dumplings, the drunken noodles and the crab curry. I would probably skip the dumplings as they're nothing too special, but the rest *chefs kiss* The noodles had that wok hei (smokiness/char from the wok) and it was lovely. Good flavor, good portion and came out so quickly. The crab curry really packed a punch in flavor and spice. Be sure to ask them to lower the spice in everything if you're not ok with extremely spicy. I can handle a bit of spice and while it was fine for me, even after adjusting my husband was on fire! The servers were fast and attentive and overall it's a great space. I'll definitely be coming again! read more

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Tong was a pleasant surprise that I stumbled in upon with my party of 4. The food was very good (also beware...very spicy!) and had a lot of variety. We ordered the mocktails, which were a bit too sweet, the octopus, the crispy rice with cabbage, the khao soi, fried branzino, and the massaman beef. Extra shout to the presentation of the branzino, i thought it was very cool. You can also eat the whole fish too, because its so fried. The octopus was also very tender and flavorful, definitely enjoyed this one. Lastly, we ordered the lava cake dessert which was a tad disappointing. The ice cream was frozen quite solid and the "lava" wasn't very gooey. That being said though, it did not detract from my experience and I would merrily go back to Tong again : ). read more

Tong - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for a working lunch. Soooo good. I ordered the dine in only small plates: oysters and beef tartare. So much flavor. The tartare is spicy so be mindful of that. I added lime juice to cut the heat a bit. Also ordered a Thai iced tea that was delicious as well. The music wasn't too loud and the restaurant is visually beautiful. read more

Tong - Oysters and THAI ICED TEA - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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As a starter we tried one of their salads but requested it mild. We asked the waitress if it could be made without shrimp since I had a shrimp allergy. She really struggled to understand what we were asking and did not grasp the significance of a shrimp allergy. The item stated shrimp paste. We ended needing to call another waiter over who fully understood what we were asking. Overall that dish was a bit too fishy for our liking. The fried pork rib was very good and fresh. The fried chicken thighs as you can see from the picture are in fact not thighs. Of the four pieces one is a thigh and three are drumsticks. We ended up discussing this with the waitress who shared that the menu states dark meat, and it would be two drumsticks and two thighs. This was incorrect, the menu states chicken thighs only and she offered to take it off the bill once she realized. Neither of us are a fan of drumsticks. The best dish of the night was the crab fried rice. This was by far some of the best crab fried rice I've ever had and I enjoyed the spicy fish sauce that it came with. Overall, after the first interaction we were never approached again to see how we were enjoying our meals or if we wanted to order anything else. The first waitress actively avoided us. The other waitresses did come to clear our plates. Overall the food was hit or miss, but the customer service was the real flaw. read more

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Tong never disappoints! They had a big second seating area so our table of six barely had to wait even though we walked in. The mango sticky rice isn't pictured, but was delicious. The Tom yum seafood is perfectly spicy and sour, and the curries were a real stand out! read more

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Unfortunately was not able to dine in as it took 45 minutes until we opted out of waiting for our food. We ordered two drinks and eventually could not wait any longer--we ordered 2 curries and it took forever only to get zero follow-ups or check-ins on where our food was. The restaurant was clearly understaffed and focusing on their high amount of takeout orders. As a business you really should be prioritizing the dine-in guests who are physically there to enjoy the ambience and food in real-time. The couple, who sat after us got all of their food, whereas the party in front of us who probably had been there 30 minutes before us received their fried rice 45 minutes after we sat. I honestly wanted to give grace and be understanding but the whole experience rubbed me and my partner the wrong way. 45 minutes for 2 dishes is unacceptable. read more

The pork jowl and shrimp curry were amazing. I would get both of them again. The branzino curry was not my favorite. It was more like soup and felt like a mish mash of random things with a very strong herbal taste. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu read more

Tong - Fish curry - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really great Thai spot in the neighborhood with street parking out front. The decor is very rustic and the restaurant is dimly lit. It's good for small and large groups. The staff here is very friendly and attentive. They do tell you that everyone has 1.5 hours to done. The food here is very flavorful and spicier than you think! The cocktails here are delicious. read more

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this place is good!! super impressed by the yum mung kud and kang tai pla. ive rarely had mangosteen even by itself but it was intensely flavorful paired with the fishy pla ra and cut with some needed acidity and spice. the fisherman curry was certainly 'fiery hot'. the pumpkin, bamboo shoot, cashews, were something ive never had in curry but were delicious and picked up the spice well. the fish was grilled beautifully and the largest branzino fillet ive seen. somehow the dish still felt piping hot in temperature by the time we finished eating but that was probably just how spicy it was. even though it was a super spicy evening - sweat beaded my nose and i almost asked the bartender for milk - the spice felt right for the dishes and i couldnt get enough despite the pain. still thinking about the crazy flavor combos of these dishes. read more

Tong - yum mung kud (mangosteen) - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tong is a unique space in Bushwick. We visited on a Sat at 5:30. Parking wasn't as difficult as expected. We found something right near the houses on the next block. It was a gorgeous day so we expected the place to be packed but that wasn't the case at all. They have 2 spaces with a wall in between. One is a more rustic covered outdoor area while the other is a smaller, more intimate traditional space. For drinks we had Mocktails because medically I wasn't allowed to have alcohol so my partner was being supportive. I had the Dok Tong- Mixed berry, rose water, lime, ginger beer. Bae had the Won Tong- Lychee, butterfly pea, orange blossom, tonic. For starters we had the vegetable dumplings (4). We also had the Gai Tod which is a crunchy fried chicken. They sent out about four pieces. I tried the leg and it was actually quite flavorful and tasty. Things were going well until they weren't . Prior to choosing the restaurant I previewed the menu and chose the location with confidence that both of us would find plenty to eat. He has severe allergies to shrimp (my fave) and I have walnut and pecans allergies. One might ask so why did we come to a Thai restaurant? Well, because it's one of our favorites. What we didn't foresee was that on the day of the visit, the establishment would alert us that their menu has extensively changed. WTF? Why would they think that's something they should highlight on the website? It was def a case of "catfishing" the food version. They weren't even apologetic. Needless to say after the two appetizers, we found ourselves backed against a very short menu and even shorter list of things we could enjoy so we paid the tab and left . Dumplings $12 Gai Tod $12 Drinks $10 ( each) Overall- Largely disappointing. 3/10 read more

Tong - Menu - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow. Flavor explosion in my mouth. The Michelin nod definitely well deserved because the spice, pairings and creativity is rarely seen. First thing first- must love spice. I came for Restaurant Week & ordered the Yum Lumyai (longan fruit salad), Thai-Style Chicken Biryani, & mango sticky rice. The salad was sweet, spicy and definitely petite. A mix between lychee & rambutan if you e never had longan before. The chicken biryani was a great portion. Loved the tumeric seasoned rice. The mango sticky rice was my least favorite but still not bad. Star player was the mocha cocktail & the shrimp curry entree was delicious as well. The glass shrimp appetizers were surprisingly juicy despite the small size & basil gelato wasn't too bad (just tiny). Service was good, but I did think the waitress could've visited a tiny bit more but the dark look with decent lighting really helped us to focus on the interesting food. read more

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I can't say enough about this place, it is my regular. Their dishes are always consistent, the staff is amazing. Really, everything on the menu is phenomenal. read more

I came here for a special event with Green Tile to sample their menu here and also play mahjong. The courses were amazing! I couldn't pronounce some of the dishes, but my favorite was probably the pork jowl. The pork was grilled and so tender and juicy! The dipping sauce was also good. They had some very spicy appetizers with what I believe was either jellyfish or tripe. I definitely needed to drink Thai Iced tea for that one. I wasn't too crazy about the taro fritters, which were kind of hard. Almost like eating mini bricks. The massaman brisket was good, and the curry was excellent for putting on rice. I think it was sweet with coconut milk. We decided we needed some fiber, so we also got some stir fried vegetables. For dessert, the mango sticky rice was perfectly ripe and had so much condensed milk. Out of this world! read more

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great attention without being over bear best pad see ew I ever had the tofu is excellently prepared read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Tong. The 6 of us made a trip to NYC and were visiting some friends in Brooklyn, where one of them mentioned this spot to try. We all love Thai food, so it was a no brainer. We all started with some drinks. Most of us got the relic from the sun drink. Which is almost like a spicy sweet margarita. It was such a well-balanced drink, that a few of us actually got it twice while being there. My fiancé got the ticket to the moon drink, which is a gin based drink (she loves gin). She said it was great! It wasn't too powerful and also had a nice balance. I got the relic from the sun drink too, but I also got the madness. Madness is a mezcal based drink, but it didn't have too much of that smoky taste that you would expect. It was smokey a little bit, but balanced with the sweetness of the pineapple and lemon. All the drinks were very well balanced, and nothing was difficult to drink at all. Highly recommend any of these house cocktails! Moving onto the food. Me and my fiancé shared dinner, so we got one appetizer and one entree to share. We got the Gai Tod to start. Gai Tod is essentially a Thai fried chicken. Ours tasted so good. It was hot and crunchy and came with a nice sweet chili sauce. The portion size was pretty big too. We couldn't finish the appetizer at all, so we ended up sharing with some of the others in our group. For our main course, we shared the Drunken Noodle with Chicken. It was SO GOOD. I am honestly wishing I had some now to eat as I'm writing this. It was so flavorful and had a decent amount of chicken in there. We both killed the main course pretty quickly. Highly recommend both of these dishes!! Some of the others in our party got the crab fried rice and green curry. Both said that these dishes were pretty good too. Honestly, all the food was so good. There have many options to choose from, so you're bound to find something you will enjoy. The ambience of Tong is very nice. It's kind of like an industrial meets stylish-chic. It's a low-lighting type of place so it oozes a romantic type of feel too. We didn't drive here, we walked, so I'm not too sure about parking, but it is a NY restaurant...most places don't have parking anyways. The pricing of Tong is not too high, but it's not cheap either. It falls somewhere right in the middle. Tong was a great restaurant to eat dinner at, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. When I find myself back in Brooklyn, I'll definitely come back. Excellent experience! read more

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Trendy Thai restaurant with excellent service and some interesting dishes. While they have many of the usual Thai classics, the menu invites you to explore beyond the green curry and pad see ew. We tried the beef tongue for the first time, which had incredible flavor although it definitely had a tougher texture than usual beef cuts. The khao soi noodle dish is a mix of soft soup noodles and crunchy fried noodles in a curry-like soup that was bursting with flavor and very filling. The servers and bartenders are very attentive and helpful with describing the various menu items. Innovative cocktail list, as well as Thai iced teas and coffees. The prices are fairly reasonable for the portion sizes, especially considering it has been featured in the Michelin guide. read more

Tong - Beef tongue - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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EVERYTHING 10/10!! Food was outstanding, drinks were SO good, and I have no idea how the service was so fast with how packed the place was but it was amazing. Seating is close and very intimate, there's a separate dining room in the back. The bar is also a great spot to enjoy yourself especially if you're alone. I had my first experience trying oysters last night and idek how I'm gunna try oysters anywhere else, they set the bar so high! I had the Kang Tai Pla which was an incredible curry dish. The branzino was grilled perfectly, first time trying chopped bamboo and I'm honestly not mad at it...order at your own risk because it is SPICY AF! I mean the kind of spicy that can knock the flu out & put you to sleep. My date had the crispy duck, when I say you'll never want a crispy duck dish from anywhere else...my mind was blown from one bite. Absolutely perfect. The Relic of The Sun drink was my favorite (also spicy) but all of the drinks are really good. I also got the Tom Yum Soup to go and it's emotionally delicious like omg. They earned every Michelin achievement they got! read more

Tong - KANG TAI PLA - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing Thai food. Really authentic , that spice is no joke. The crab curry and duck were some of the highlights. read more

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Every element of this place shows real attention to detail. The dishes communicate through taste alone. Service team displays notable politeness and warmth also. This spot succeeds through personalized service. Being in this location would bring me back here. read more

My visit included small touches that made big differences. Equally important, the employees demonstrate constant kindness. The setting encourages relaxation and conversation. The flavors blew me away completely. This restaurant has my whole heart. read more

Let me see that Tong.... Tong TTTTong TTTTong. That crab curry so spicy-ish And I know another Thai place couldn't handle it And we're shakin' that thing like who's the ish With rice on my plate so delicious Still 5 star!! Love this place. I'll be back again and again. Check the photos. The food is as good as it looks. Great presentation. Great flavors. I go out of my way to come here. Amazing food and great staff. read more

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Spacious restaurant and delicious thai food. They use real crab meat, which i love! The tom yum and fried fish was my fav. The service was great, but fall short of the Thai hospitality one would expect. read more

Tong - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I enjoyed a nice dinner despite reading several discouraging reviews first. The workers show sincere interest in customers. I'm impressed by the value, portion generosity, taste quality, and staff attentiveness. This place has a sweet charm. I plan another visit soon. read more

AMBIANCE: The ambiance is serene, complemented by pleasant lighting, gold utensils, and simple yet classy details. The atmosphere exudes an industrial vibe, and the dress code is Manhattan Chic or Business Casual. FOOD: I'll undoubtedly return here. The food surpassed expectations! The Beef Brisket, paired with sweet and spicy potatoes, was a delightful blend of flavors. The brisket was perfectly tender. The drinks pack a punch, and the overall food experience is rich in flavor. The Oysters showcased exciting flavor palettes. The menu, extensive and featuring unique Thai dishes, impressed me. Everything had a nice level of spice. The laminated, clear, and clean menu added to the positive experience. SERVICE: Our waitress was courteous, attentive without being intrusive, and maintained a clean appearance with gloves. She took the time to explain the menu thoroughly and proactively informed us about any sold-out items. Communication was clear and easy to understand. CLEANLINESS: Utensils and glasses were spotless, although I didn't visit the restroom to comment on its cleanliness. NOISE: Minimal. Tables are generously spaced apart. You can hold a conversation here. There is no background music which is great! TIP: Take advantage of the Mon-Thurs happy hour, and be mindful of the 90-minute limit per table on busy nights. Place is pricey for drinks with $18 cocktails, and normal entrée prices $25-$30 Avg. The Crowd is very diverse. read more

Tong - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing food and service! I got the thai iced coffee and beef pad see ew. Both are excellent and I highly recommend. The coffee tasted great, not too sweet or bitter. The beef pad see ew was flavorful with soft noodles. The meat was tender and juicy. The service was friendly and quick. I highly recommend Tong if you're in the mood for Thai. read more

Tong - Beef pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm really glad we found this Tong. I must point out that the service here is beyond comparison. Perfect taste in simple presentation. This place amazed me completely! This spot offers good reliability. read more

I didn't expect to be this blown away by the taste. Their ingredients are top-notch, flavorful and freshly prepared. This spot offers a welcoming setting. I notice how businesses treat people, and this place is remarkable. You'll want to experience everything offered. read more

Came here with a large group for a friends birthday dinner. The ambiance was cute. But they could not sit us together even though we made reservation ahead of time. We only knew when we got there we will be sitting apart from each other. On top of waiting for them to prep our table for our group. The food was decent. But nothing was special about it. Flavorful for some things. But overly spicy where it covers the flavor of the food. The fried rice was the highlight of the night. Nice to try once but not coming back. The servers were pushy with drinks if we wanted to order more. I understand that where restaurant makes their money but it got a little annoying when every time they came over was to ask if we wanted more drinks. My first and last time here read more

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Service and food quality are top tier. This was my second time going to Tong for Sunday Brunch after coming across this place the weekend before. Tony was so great and patient with us as we ordered so many dishes right before they anticipated closing their lunch service. We were in A MOOD TO EAT! And we enjoyed their bottomless mimosa special. They played a lot of modern music including Neo Soul and sultry rnb, which I absolutely love for the calm and relaxed vibe. We ordered a lot for two people and everything was immaculate, fresh, and well balanced. The flavors reminded me of the authentic, homemade balance I grew up with, but with such elevated execution of traditional classics I haven't experienced before. The massaman brisket curry was so good. The brisket wasn't melt-like tender, but it did fall apart very nicely. The classic punch of nuttiness goes well with the brisket potato curry. The vegetable and mushroom stir fry was such a perfect dish to accompany every other dish. I believe it's an entree but we ordered it as a side. The vegetable dumpling in the blue casing had a bolder coconut flavor than I expected, which I enjoyed. Truffle Spring rolls are a MUST-HAVE. And oh! The crab and pork encased in fried tofu skin is so good and an absolute favorite of mine. The crab chunk was generous and enormous! Crab Fried Rice is a no brainer if you like crab. It comes with a spicy lime, fish sauce. The pork skewer was deliciously tender and comes from their brunch menu. Not pictured: Their curry chicken noodle is also AMAZING (not too sweet, not too much coconut milk, and not too spicy although I love spice anyway). The grilled octopus is also one of my FAVORITE dishes there. read more

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Another faithful patron told me about this place. Their interior had character. Workers maintained quickness while showing authentic warmth. Their food stands out even among good restaurants. This restaurant deserves its popularity. read more

Tong was a little piece of Thailand in Ridgewood, Queens. It was hands down one of the best Thai places for food that I've ever had. I hope to see another location open up in Long Island possibly, which would be closer to home for me. I highly recommend getting the branzino! It was just the right amount of crisp and spice. The atmosphere was great, especially the pipe details. Service was good and the food came out quick. The drinks were very refreshing and the ice cubes reminded me of speakeasy places. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Tong - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I just needed a meal but found an experience worth remembering. The food quality was evident in every bite. The team balanced friendliness with trusted guidance. The pricing is fair for what you receive. Exceptionally tasty cuisine throughout! read more

Tong Brooklyn was listed on restaurant week, though I totally miss that special pricing opportunity. The interior is darkly lit, great for an intimate atmosphere. Service was decent and we didn't feel rushed at all. The food apps and entrees were very on the mark with flavors ranging from tangy, sweet, spicy, and savory. I wish I had a bigger stomach for it all. This just means I have to go back to try other things on the menu. We started with the Yum Naem and Grilled Octopus, which was delicious and SPICY. What a way to open our palate. Everything else after we toned it down. Khao Soi - so creamy and delicious. Makes you feel warm and fuzzy. The chicken leg/thigh was tender and juicy. Massaman Curry - sweet and broth was not too heavy. Brisket came in tender bites. Pla tod - fish done right. The fish was already cut into bite sized pieces with the bones preserved on the plate. We had a blast finding the extra meat leftover. As for the dessert, the lava cake was slightly disappointing since not much lava action was present. Tasty nonetheless with a giant scoop of ice cream. read more

Run, don't walk! The food is incredible and the decor is just as beautiful. Had never been to Tong before but saw that they had reservations open and wanted to check it out one weekend. Everything was so flavorful. I highly recommend the oysters, they had a little bit of everything! Cocktails were balanced and refreshing as well. For dinner I had the crab curry. It was definitely spicy but so so so good. I saved some to bring home and ended up eating it later that night. Service was fast and friendly, no complaints. I would say that it's a little pricy, but nice for a fun date night out. If you can handle the spice Tong will bring it! read more

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The ABSOLUTE best thai food I have ever had. No lie. I wish this place wasnt so far from where I live or Id come everyday. We ordered the pork jowl, papaya salad, pork rib, crab fried rice, gong garee. Loved EVERY single dish and recommend each one. My personal favorites were the pork rib and crab fried rice. I would be cautious of the papaya salad, its got quite a lot of kick to it, delicious nonetheless! Tasted thai flavors i never tasted before and tasted extremely authentic! read more

One of the best restaurants in Bushwick. The ambiance, service, food, and drinks are fantastic. Had a reservation online and being seated was a hitch. We started with drinks, which were all unique and beautifully crafted. The menu is a modern and contemporary twist on authentic thai dishes. We started with the fried taro fritters and chicken wings. Both were seasoned well and fried to perfection to their own specifications. Som tum, green curry, crab fried rice and massamam curry were all great. The crab fried rice was subtle with its chili oil so it came away as the spicy-est dish. The massmam curry was a hit with its brisket being melt in your mouth tender. You can't go wrong with Tong, it's a must for Bushwick! read more

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Really great thai spot in williamsburg. Their branzino is perfectly crispy and acidic. At first the grapes scared me but it worked so deliciously. That is a must try item. Definitely coming back! read more

Tong - Branzino - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here twice in A span of one week because it was so good. Both the cocktails and the food had flavor without having to ask for extra spicy. But be warned if you can't handle spice this might not be your spot, everything I had here had some kick to it. Order the crispy rice if you want to try something new and for a drink relic in the sun but everything else on the menu was also great. read more

Tong - Oysters - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My sister and her bf first introduced me and my other sister to Tong and it is still honestly one of the best places I've ever eaten! We came here the other night for just a quick snack and got some oysters, pork jowl and mangosteen salad this time but everything I've had has been fantastic! There is so much flavor in all of their dishes and I don't think you can go wrong trying anything. I absolutely love this place! read more

Tong - Oysters and MANGOSTEEN SALAD - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious food ! Everything we ordered was so flavorful and delicious . Food came out very quick so you may want any to wait to place your entree . We will come back if we are in the area read more

Tong - Oysters - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York