Decided Thai was on the menu tonight! Upon entering was greeted and seated right away. Arrived around 6:30pm (surprisingly empty inside the whole time we were the only ones there till 7:30pm besides the occasional take outs) nice background music, and the staff was attentive throughout the meal. The menu is nice but a little pricey compared to other Thai spots (Groupon has a nice deal which we used) We got the dry Bangkok noodles which was straight forward ingredients nothing to special and the Panang curry which was light (would have preferred a stronger curry taste) but overall satisfying, shareable in group, and filling. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Entrance - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pros: - loved the ambiance and the overall aesthetic of the restaurant - music wasn't too loud and played a variety of pop music (including K-pop) when I was there - service was quick - enjoyed the flavor of the Bangkok Dry Noodles, well balanced and they even gave us a side of spice in case it wasn't spicy enough Cons: - i felt the Panang Curry didn't have much flavor - were recommend the drinks, and while they weren't bad, I didn't particularly enjoy them cause I didn't really taste anything Comments: - went during dinner time around 6PM, wasn't busy at all for dine-in but quite a bit of take-out, online orders, and Too Good To Go - use a Groupon coupon read more

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Stopped in for a light bite, had the papaya salad and pad Thai noodles. The food was freshly prepared and portions somewhat shareable. I didn't think the flavors packed the punch you'd expect from Thai cuisine. The papaya salad was missing something and the papaya pieces were so thick which I thought took away from the som Tum experience of it being pounded in a mortar and pestle. Felt a bit Americanized. The pad thai was fine. Lacking in protein, But a solid pick. Staff was attentive, space is clean and open air front on a warm day would be nice. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Som Tum (Papaya Salad) - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The worst Thai food I've ever had. Would not recommend to my worst enemy. Tom Yum Soup- shrimp was so dry that it was inedible. Tom Kha Soup- Tasted like they dropped half a quart of sugar in there Chicken Fried Rice- Chicken was rubbery and rice did not taste fried. Tastes like they cooked the chicken and mixed it with white steamed rice. Had hardly any egg. Fried Chicken Wing- Tastes like it was fried hours ago. Was not crispy at all. Crispy Spring Roll- Not crispy but chewy and all I could taste was ginger Kee Mao Noodle- Noodle was super spicy despite me ordering mild. Noodles also tasted not fresh, like it had been cooked hours ago. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Super bland fried rice if you can even call it that... - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was here a good while ago for lunch with this being one of the longer running Thai places among the 8-10 close Thai places. The staff was very nice here. They have a nice lunch deal with your choice of entree along with a choice between appetizers as well as a soup where the price changes a bit based on what meat you get. The soup at the beginning was simple consisting of vegetables (mostly cabbage along with broccoli and carrot) in a clear broth with some black pepper in it which was light. My appetizer of choice was on the side which was some dumplings which were fried which came with a lightly sweet and slightly gloopy chili sauce which was decent. I chose the Penang curry as my main with beef which was decently spicy being closer to a medium in other places. The flavor was pretty good with the beef being pretty tender though I wasn't a huge fan of the amount of bell peppers inside as I am generally not the hugest fan of them anyway. The curry was also a bit less thick compared to some other places and overall, it was alright. If this was in another neighborhood without that many Thai spots, I would go here more often but there's other places with more flavorful food. The price is very decent but I prefer some of the other spots in the local neighborhood. read more

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November 2024: Ordered takeout and got red curry with a side of rice. It was well packaged with saran wrap so the curry wouldn't leak out. Overall, the curry was delicious and filled my belly although not spicy enough! When walking in, the staff let me sit in front and wait inside. It seemed clean and comfortable although a slow one a Monday night. I would gladly support again. Accepts cash and card. Takeout and indoor seating available with a bar. Bon appetit! read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Interior - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: I enjoyed the food here. I ordered Curry Puffs as my appetizer. This was very crispy and delicious. I also ordered the Chicken Drunken Noodles as my entree, with no spice. I appreciated the ability to customize my spice level. This was very filling and appetizing. Service: I came here for lunch on a Sunday. There were fewer diners in the restaurant, so the service was fast and attentive! read more

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I ordered for delivery and this is what I got: Thai fried rice with chicken: yummy! Good portion size, medium spice and it was spicy but not overwhelming, great flavor. Wish it had a bit more chicken though. WHK wings (12): GREAT. The chicken pepper flavor on these was amazing. So crispy and juicy even for delivery. This was the standout item for sure. Spring rolls (4): okay, definitely required the sweet chili dipping sauce but just like the chicken, super crispy for delivery which I appreciated. Not soggy at all. Curry puffs (3): so good! Flaky pastry with a nice curry potato filling. The puffs themselves are pretty big which I appreciated and came with the sweet chili sauce and vinegar sauce with cucumber and red onions. I was really impressed by the quality of the food given that it was delivery. I'm sure it's even better in the restaurant so I'll definitely be stopping by at some point! The wings are a MUST again, along with the curry puffs. Looking forward to trying the crab fried rice and maybe a noodle dish next time. read more

I love Thai food and couldn't wait to try this restaurant. When I arrived I had to circle a while to find parking. When I finally did, I walked in and was greeted. The place was super cute and cozy. I was served by the manager, Ted, and the servers Tan and another great server. I started with different thai teas, and my favorite was the Thai tea sunset because it had a hint of lemonade! For my dinner, I had the cripsy pad thai dish, and it was delicious and so filling. I then had the salmon curry, which was good. I can not forget the appetizer of the shrimp satay, which was delicious. I also had a chili lime beer and wine, which were good. I definitely enjoyed my time! read more

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Drinks were not good. How does a dirty martini taste like water and something bitter? Drunken noodles fish was delicious but I'll give a hard pass on the other food. I won't be back read more

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Very solid. I would go back here soon. I definitely want to try more items Service was great and prompt read more

Clean, friendly people. Walked in was seated right away. The lunch special is so worth it, $12 plus tax, you'll have a choice of soup or salad, 2 spring rolls with the meal. It's the right amount of food. I was definitely satisfied with the service, value, taste. Definitely would be here on a regular. read more

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Went here yesterday with one of my friends and the food was amazing. The gold calamari was about $12 and does have a pretty strong peppery taste but overall good. I ordered the sirloin beef drunken noodle about $18 (cause of beef) and it was very spicy which I love and the beef was cooked to perfection! I also ordered the silky Thai which was just the right amount of sweetness with coconut rum. Service was very attentive to us and provided us delicious food. Ambiance can get pretty lively especially with the outdoor seating and nice weather but definitely a good spot for a nice dinner with friends or significant other. read more

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The food was quick! Tried the basil chicken fried rice for lunch. Tasted good. The waitress was amazing. She was prompt and friendly. Enjoyed the setting for a quick lunch! read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Basil chicken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I ordered on DoorDash and out of the past half dozen places tried, this is definitely the best taste and price that I've gotten so far! I must've walked by this spot before on Smith St but somehow missed the signage in the past. I ordered the spring roll appetizers which were vegetarian-friendly, bigger, and crispier than others, and also a pad see ew and green curry with rice. The rolls were great, and the noodles were soft, seasoned, and thoroughly cooked. The curry was a tad spicy for me, but my husband enjoyed it for us both! Our delivery came with a coupon if we order directly with them, and we'll definitely consider that the next time we have a craving for Thai! read more

Had a quick work day lunch here last week. Food was good and came out fairly quickly. Lunch menu is varied. The full menu is even bigger. We had a nice lunch in the airy and fun space. Will try again. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Crispy Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A coworker recommended this place and we went for an early dinner. One dish on the menu that caught my eye was the Crispy Pad Thai ($20). That dish was huge and extremely flavorful and delicious. It came with crispy noodles, pork rinds, shrimp, chicken, fried egg. I definitely recommend that dish. The service was speedy and the server was very attentive, friendly and nice. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Crispy Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came into this relatively quiet Thai restaurant for a bite after having a massage in the area. My partner and I sat at the bar and proceeded to eat and drink and had a few chats with the bartender. The drinks were really good and food was on point. I will definitely return. The staff was very nice and the food came out quickly. read more

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Tried Wanisa for the first time with a friend on a rainy day. It seems to be renovating a bar currently which is good to know for future casual outings. This place is super casual in terms of atmosphere with not a lot of seats available because they took up two to three tables for employees and delivery men. We got the drunken noodles with duck and the Thai style fried rice with beef. Both were pretty good although having authentic Thai food many times, the beef Thai style fried rice didn't taste as authentic and just tasted like any other good fried rice. The kee mao with duck however tasted really amazing with a really well cooked duck and a nice spice level. We were very satisfied with our meal. Overall this is a good place to catch up with friends when you're craving some Thai food. The only thing is that it seems to be a bit on the pricier side compared to lots of other Thai restaurants in the area. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Thai Style Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was pretty hyped when looking through the menu deciding what to to get - loved that there was a good selection for 'specialties' and definitely appreciated suggested wine pairings for a few items in this section. My Lychee Ice Tea was a pretty weak in taste but my friend's WK Hazelnut Thai Tea looked better. I ordered the Shrimp Paste Rice. Not a dish I've had before and it was.... interesting (it came looking like a deconstructed fried rice dish). I liked how there was a variety in ingredients but the ratios were a little off - the small serving of rice wasn't enough to eat the fatty Chinese sausage or sweet pork. Even if I mixed all the components together before eating, it was still too fatty of a dish. My friend ordered a Pad Thai and the portion was HUGE (her plate was 2-2.5x the size of mine). It did come with topped with a pretty big piece of crispy egg omelette (which was a little burnt). Overall, I found my experience to be pretty underwhelming. Not sure I'd come back for a second try. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Lychee Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My friend treated me here for my birthday! As a gift the restaurant also gave me 2 complimentary birthday cocktails! The restaurant is cozy and warm! Our server was excellent! We will def return! read more

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Came here for lunch specials with my work team. Their food is delicious! Their massaman curry was the best I have ever tried. I finished it all! They have outside dining and inside dining. When we went around 1pm it seemed we were the first guests of the day. So our group's issue was this.. My supervisor asked if we could replace rice with veggies (any veggies.) The waitress stated-that would not be a problem. Also, my supervisor asked for all our salads to be larger than their lunch specials and she stated she would pay more. The waitress nodded and sweetly said the kitchen would do the changes. Sooo... all our plates came with rice and the salads were regular small sized. -__-" The food was delicious, but there was miscommunication somewhere.. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Mas-sa-man Curry - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Quality Thai food, at a steal of a price. The dishes here were so good, and the portions were unbelievably generous. Meat was cooked well (chicken AND pork), and veggies tasted fresh and crispy in the sauces. None of that soggy pre-made business. Definitely a good find in the area, worth a trip for a meal in a fun part of Brooklyn! read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Cashew Nut Sauce - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very good value - lunch buffet was with the $$$ and the golden heat drink was worth it read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great service & great food! Everything was cooked so deliciously. I especially like the calamari and pad Thai I got. The drinks were great too and they have a wide array of cocktails. They have happy hours. It was also reasonable priced. Will be back again for dinner or takeout! read more

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Wanisa has definitely made it on my go to list to get Thai food. My boyfriend & I went at 6pm on a Friday & sat outside. They have 5 (?) tables total outside the restaurant - 3 are in a covered stall & 2 on the curb. We got the shrimp rolls & fried tofu for appetizer, both ordered pad kee mao (extra spicy), and a bucket of the Mui Thai punch. Appetizers - both solid & perfectly fried. loved the dipping sauces. Shrimp rolls were 5/order for $9, tofu had 12pc/$7 Pad kee mao - this is always our go to - the noodles had an amazing texture and had a perfect bounce/chew to them! We asked for it extra spicy and they definitely delivered - we could see all the Thai chilis they added. If you LOVE heat, we recommend! I think next time, we're going to try it without Mui Thai Punch - the bucket is so cute but to be honest I didn't like it that much - It tasted like hi-c fruit punch mixed with some cheap tequila lol. I'd still give their other drinks a try next time. Overall we left happy and full - definitely come check it out!!! read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Mui Thai Punch - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I bookmarked this business and was eager to visit someday. That day was today and I really wanted to like this restaurant. Sidewalk seating as per Covid-19 policy, we took a seat nearby the entrance. With all the stellar reviews, I was looking forward to enjoying some really good Thai food, but unfortunately, it fell very short of my expectations. Or maybe I ordered the least popular dish; however, if a restaurant is really good, then all dishes should be too. They had a summertime drink special going on-- buy one drink, get one free and cash only which we couldn't understand, but oh well. My first one was the Saketini while the Mojito turned out to be the other drink. I'd say drinks were pretty good. For appetizer, we shared the steamed chicken dumplings. I think it was integrated with shrimp but it was bland overall. Disappointment #1. For main, I was undecided between the BBQ chicken and the Volcanic chicken, both being similar but the waitress emphasized that the latter was more flavorful. Sold. We both ordered the same main which came with a side of sticky rice and some veggies. The portion was huge! I felt disappointed because it was also pretty bland and flavorless; not so herb infused as the waitress described it. The rice, in my opinion, was not very edible. Quite sticky and dry. The vegetables was a medley of carrots, broccoli and cabbage. The spicy sauce that accompanied my chicken was odd--very vinegar-y with scallions. We managed to finish our meal, but I got really full without feeling the highpoint satisfactory level one is made to feel when you complete your dinner really enjoying it and want to return. For my second drink, I ordered the Rose which was good. Service was lackluster considering we were the only table having an early dinner. I waited forever for my water to be refilled. I might consider a return visit and order something more traditional such as Pad Thai or a sauteed dish. I'm really not sure if or when but this particular meal does merit just 2 stars. read more

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I'm happy to have found decent Thai food finally! I have been craving pineapple fried rice. It had a really nice wok taste even after reheating it from ordering takeout. The pineapples tasted fresh and sweet. I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but it was surprisingly a decent addition. The Togo container was packed full. A good amount of chicken. Some of the green peas were a bit hard. It might have been old? Not much carrots. The cashew were cooked well. Curious to try the other Thai dishes. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Chicken pineapple fried rice - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not good. The food smelled and tasted like gas fuel. I think it may have been prepped on a high flame but the food was inedible. Sorry to the owners as I don't like leaving bad reviews but this was not edible. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Trash. My uber eats delivery took 45 minutes longer than expected delivery time and my order of fried chicken and fried dumplings tasted as mushy as can be. The Thai fried rice BOGO offer on uber eats was mediocre. I got it with pork and the pork was very stringy. read more

Finally tried Wanisa for Thai delivery! We ordered the Thai dumplings, spring rolls, pad Thai with ground chicken, chicken satay, and beef pad see ew. Delivery took about 45min to Brooklyn Heights. Everything was very well wrapped in cellophane - they really put a lot of care into the packaging! Everything was tasty - the Thai dumplings and spring rolls were ok. The real highlight for me was the pad Thai with ground chicken! I loved this combo, abs it was some of the best pad Thai I've had. Will definitely be ordering from Wanisa again soon! read more

My friends and I were rolling around Brooklyn and stopped by this Thai place since they had a cute outdoor dining area out front. The service was wonderful! Our waitress was very friendly and made sure to check in on us. The food was alright. I got the panang curry lunch special which wasn't as thick in consistency like panang curry usually is. My friend got the chicken satay which was also nothing spectacular. I've definitely had much better Thai food and this place did not represent NY well. The pricing was, however, fair for their lunch special. I don't think I'll be rushing back here anytime soon but it was nice to have some lunch at a place with outdoor seating! read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - chicken panang curry (lunch special) - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here on a weeknight, my friend had made a recommendation. I'd had delivery from here before and wasn't impressed, but gave it another try. The staff are all masked and wearing gloves, and they have a small outdoor seating area. I had the spicy vegan duck on this occasion. The food was brought out quickly after we'd ordered. They have a few vegan dishes on the menu including this one. The mock duck was soft and tasted a lot like real duck, but it wasn't as spicy as I would have liked. My friend enjoyed her curry. Overall solid food, but nothing amazing. read more

The food came out piping hot and packed with flavor. My Pad See-Ew was delicious. I liked that the dish had both Chinese broccoli and the broccoli most Americans are familiar with. The tofu was crispy on the outside, and the side salad with carrots was excellent. Great atmosphere and service, in addition to great prices and portions. read more

Wanisa Home Kitchen - L14. See-ew Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pretty average restaurant, especially at a slightly higher price point than many other Thai restaurants in Brooklyn. The Massaman curry I ordered was a bit bland and got a bit tiring while I was eating it. The Thai tea was fine, although didn't taste too much like hazelnut even though it costed extra for the hazelnut flavor. read more

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We were in the area and seeking a spot for an early dinner. After Yelping locations nearby, we found Wanisa Home Kitchen, a Yelp ranked four star Thai restaurant just across the street. The windows were wide open on this warm evening, beckoning us to join them. We were promptly seated in front, next to the open windows and quickly ordered: * Yellow Curry - Curry powder of Indian origin, but is a different blend of spices in Thai yellow curry cooked in coconut milk, potato, carrot, and onion. * Curry Puff - Crunchy little parcels of fried pastry filled with chicken and potato served with cucumber relish. * Thai Style Dumpling - Steamed or fried wonton skin stuffed with chicken and vegetable served with ginger-soy sauce or sweet chili sauce. We really liked the Curry Puffs, and the Yellow Curry. We thought the Thai Dumplings were a little dry. Overall, we thought the food was tasty, the service was prompt, the setting was enjoyable and we concur with our fellow Yelpers that this restaurant deserves a solid four star rating! We'd be happy to return. read more

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Went in for a Monday dinner, restaurant was totally empty except for one other table and lots of delivery orders. Our server started and ended our meal with complimentary shooters which were tasty and citrusy and fun! Food highlights were the flaky roti, basil sauce stir fry which was smoky and delicious and the prihk king which had a great spicy kick. All the veggies in the dishes were also tasty and fresh. Great option for standard Thai fare and excellent hospitality read more

I am very torn about this one because the restaurant is not bad and the flavor is okay too but I have a fly in my curry and that is in anyway not acceptable AT ALL! I was inspired by BY THE GOOD REVIEWS ON yelp and decided to give a try. I ordered three dishes for pickup and it didnt take them that long. I tried the roti with curry- the flavors are not bad though the roti is bitter in some parts because its burnt. The mango sticky rice is fresh. The bummer is the Penang Curry! Thank God i took a detailed look before digging in because there is a wholesome fly dead in the curry ( I guess it liked the curry too). While i think the flavor is decent, the restaurant really need to up their game for food quality check and having a dead fly in the food is simply awful. Hope they can make some changes to this. read more

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First time trying Wanisa and I am intrigued! The menu definitely has more variety than your typical Thai spot, and the servings are quite generous. We ordered pickup and were impressed with how carefully the packaged everything to the point where the food still remained warm after a half hour commute! Out of the 3 dishes we ordered, one was a true winner for me, another was a classic done well, and the third was in the not ordering again category. - Winner: Crispy Pad Thai. With its crispy rice noodles, crispy pork rinds, and a deep fried egg, this dish was the better alternative to the classic pad thai. Each bite had a crunch, the chicken and the shrimp were both delicious, there was lots of peanuts in the dish, and the egg was so tasty! I truly enjoyed every bite of this dish. The pork rinds were a bit stale from being out for a while, but the rest of the dish was delicious and made me want to come back for more. - Classic: Red Curry. The curry sauce was perfect and the chicken was cooked well. I love that they put eggplant in their red and green curries. We asked for it to be spicy, and we got exactly that. I am so glad that their spice levels were generous. - Not a Fan: Crispy Spring Rolls. There was something in the sauce or the rolls that just didn't taste good. The spring rolls tasted different than those from other Thai places, and not in a great way, but it may have just been a one-time occurrence. With multiple other dishes to try in the menu, I am not too concerned about not ordering this again. read more

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Did you know that Thai food's popularity and deliciousness was a very intentional initiative by the Thai government via a culinary diplomacy program? I may sound like I'm wearing a tin foil hat expounding on this history every time someone talks about how Thai food is their favorite cuisine, but I just marvel at how it's no accident that the popularity of the cuisine has resulted in an increase in travel to the country. The punchy, sweet, savory, spicy, zesty flavors were basically tailor made for the Western palate. For the record, it is my favorite cuisine too. As basic as it is, I can rarely resist an order of pad kee mao at any Thai restaurant, and that's exactly what I got from Wanisa. The portions their dishes come in are generous, delivery is prompt, the noodles are fresh, and they even throw in plenty of protein, which I doubled up on. I opted for tofu and mock duck, which is probably not what you thought when I said I doubled up on the protein, but really don't knock it until you've tried it. If I'm looking for something as viscerally satisfying as a bowl of Thai noodles, I know I'll be more than satisfied with an order from Wanisa. read more