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    Glin Thai Bistro

    4.6 (194 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Gang Phed Ped Yang (Duck Curry)
    Sandra L.

    Everything was super delicious. Some of the better thai food i've had in NYC. definitely on the pricier side with small portions but a nice treat.

    Gang Phed Ped Yang (Duck Curry)
    Matt L.

    Favorite dishes: -The citrus salad embodies the way Thai flavor components meld: sweet, umami, a little heat, salty. Most memorable appetizers -Pad Thai-I mean, everyone loves a Pad Thai so get over the guilt of being that person who orders a Pad Thai and just get it. -Duck curry: that curry was good and creamy over rice. Kept going back for it. -Their happy hour deal on wine and beer. The fish had a LOT of mango on top of it. I appreciate the drama. And I do wish there was less digging through the mango to get to the fish meat.

    Chicken Pad Thai
    Amanda H.

    So far I've only been here for lunch and loved my meal. The prices were reasonable for the lunch special and it came with plenty of food. I absolutely loved my chicken pad Thai and Thai ice tea. My friend enjoyed the garlic chicken with rice as well. Lovely presentation and vibes. Service was great. I can't wait to try dinner here.

    Monica L.

    nice restaurant in the area with plenty of seating. squid appetizer was great but the curry puff was slightly disappointing (dry and didn't come with a sauce). pad Thai was delicious and the duck curry was extremely flavorful and tender. would come back

    Duck curry, pad Thai, crab fried rice
    Emily G.

    Overall a delicious Thai place good for date nights or small hangs. I've been here a couple times, for weekday dinner. Once for a table of 2 and once for a table of 5, and I've never had to wait for a table (though the whole party must be present to be seated). My favorites have been the duck curry and pad Thai. The fried branzino is also good and I really like the mangoes and sauce, it just wasn't as big as I was expecting. The tom yum hot pot had a good amount of seafood in it, and the crab fried rice is solid. The portions are decent, but both times I've wished there was more food. The main dishes come with rice though which is nice! They have a pretty good happy hour deal: $5 for beers, $7 for wine, and $11 for cocktail (limited options). There is one restroom. Service is great.

    Kra Pow Nuer
    Vincent X.

    Booked a Saturday night reservation for 2 people. I don't recall if there were many open tables, but I booked the reservation about 4 hours before our eating time. We were seated at the back after waiting for a few seconds. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 The back of the restaurant has stronger ventilation, so wear a sweater if you are susceptible to lower temperatures. The bathroom is even colder, but relatively clean (barring the customer that left a mess of the toilet). The hand dryer was above the trash can, so make sure the hand dryer isn't being used while the trash is open. Service: 5/5 The service was immaculate. We were given an adequate time to select our drinks then food. Our water was poured and refilled regularly. The staff asked us about our food and status regularly. Our waitress kindly lent a hand when my friend and I were rearranging plates. Food: 3.5/5 Personally, I was slightly disappointed with our dishes. The Thai Ice Tea was pretty creamy. Our Chicken Satay was alright and the accompanied cucumber salad was refreshing, but the peanut butter sauce kept falling off. The Broccolini was a decent fiber dish, so I suggest ordering at least 2 plates for larger parties. My friend was satisfied with the Kra Pow Nuer because of its generous amount of meat and tasty onions. I got the monstrous Kee Mao Short Rib. The meat was lavishly tender, juicy, and fatty, but the star of the dish was the ramen noodles. I didn't taste any seasoning on the short rib itself, so it was essentially just a lot of meat on a stick. I'm the type of person who likes sauces with their steak, so it wasn't my ideal type of meat forward dish. The ramen noodles gave bites of sweetness and saltiness, and the snip of peppercorn was a pleasant palette cleanser. The Thai basil on both plates also added a great crunchy texture. Multiple staff members gave their thanks as we exited the restaurant. I would recommend this place to family and friends because of the lovely establishment and staff. and I would try different dishes for my future visit.

    Happy hour menu
    Jina P.

    I've been to Glin Thai Bistro a few times and it never misses. First off, the ambience is beautiful and cozy. The only downside is some of the tables are quite close together. The service is fast and friendly, and I love how they have a happy hour. In terms of the food, I've gotten their duck curry, pad thai, and pad se-ew. I usually don't eat duck or thai curry but I absolutely loved the flavor. I wasn't even that hungry but I could not stop eating given how delicious everything was. It is probably one of the best Thai places I've been to and highly underrated at that.

    Ghang Phed Ped Yang (Duck Curry)
    Edith D.

    I've always loved the full flavor, richness and beautiful presentation that Thai cuisine offers. Glin Thai is a great option - we had brought the family together for a celebration of completed projects- of course Thai tea is a hands down hit every time. Appetizers were the chicken wings with amazing pickled pears/ a perfect salty sweet crunch to cleanse the palate. And the dumplings- a joyful comfort. We enjoyed the duck curry, the pad Thai with prawns and the beef shank. Some of the dishes were a bit on the dry side- slightly overcooked- but we nevertheless enjoyed ourselves and our meal together. They have vegetarian options for those who are avoiding meat based dishes. Service was efficient.

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    Cee G.

    The Glin had delicious food. I really enjoyed my mail. The food was fresh. My husband ordered a salmon and had a nice crisp layer on top but not burnt. They did that thing they know how to cook. I'm gonna say everybody must try the lemon drop passionfruit shot. It's amazing. The only doubtful is that they didn't don't have a bigger cup. I think that's why I gave them four stars cause he was looking at me crazy like a bigger cup no it only comes in shot size so I was like OK. Food is a little pricey, but it's worth it. The ambience of the places is beautiful is clean is very, very classy. The surface was nice. I just felt like there was a little language barrier. I could be wrong it could've been me, but I was asking for things in certain questions and I felt like she she didn't understand me so I just left it as that ordered my food and ate

    Lauren L.

    Amazing food and service here. Big shoutout to our server Charlie! The chives cakes were so good we ordered two more orders to go.

    crispy duck curry
    Janet Y.

    I came here for dinner with friends and it was amazing. The place is pretty cozy with seats in the front and back but highly recommend making reservations to secure a table. We did family style dining and ordered a bunch of stuff to share. The mangosteen salad and pomelo salad were both excellent. The papaya salad was good but pretty standard so I would skip. I love they allow you to order adjusting to your spice level. Very helpful. The Broccolini Fai Daeng is also very delish with a good 'wok hey' flavor. The Fried whole de-boned branzino was really good and crispy and eaten with the dipping sauce, excellent! The crispy duck curry was FREAKING AMAZING! We didn't know what to expect but it blew us away. We cleared the plate and used the curry to eat with the rest of the rice. The crab meat fried rice was also good. Simple clean flavor with big chunks of real crab meat. Eat it with that green sauce! The Kee Mao Short Rib was good but not our fav. Mostly because compared to other dishes, it wasn't as flavorful. For dessert, we ordered all 3 available which was the mango sticky rice, the taro custard and the taro balls with coconut milk. I really liked all of them so you can't go wrong depending on what you're in the mood for. They do have happy hour but only for 4 drinks from 5-7pm.

    Gui Chai (Chive Pancake)
    Chael M.

    This place is REALLY good, the food is really a tier above other Thai in Brooklyn. It is a strong 4 stars. We were there for the happy hour and got 2 margaritas each. They were very good but predominantly ice lol. And then we got the chive pancakes as an app, these were particularly fantastic. I got a vegan mushroom dish that when I ordered it was like "ahh am I gonna regret getting mushrooms for dinner." But NO! It was sooo good. It has a red white type sauce that really sews all the flavors together. My boyfriend got a red curry that he absolutely adored - perfectly spicy and creamy and flavorful. Overall, giving this 4 stars because even though the food was delightful, the experience felt incredibly rushed. It was a Saturday night so perhaps they needed to turn the table over, but we had 2 rounds of drinks, an appetizer, and entrees and were in and out of the restaurant in 45 minutes. The tables are also quite close together which I am of course used to in Brooklyn BUT these felt particularly close. All of this is to say, I would recommend it here and try it again.

    Julia H.

    Glin was rated as one of the highest rated Brooklyn restaurants a few years back and ever since then it has been on my radar! I've never made my way here because I thought it got very busy on Friday/Saturdays. Happened to be in the area early on a Sunday so popped in after a long day at the park nearby. They had a happy hour for some glasses of wine/aperol spritzes so had to indulge. With one other person we ordered the wings as an appetizer, crab fried rice, as well as the braised pork belly. Wings were very good-- if you like any sort of Thai chicken wing these will not disappoint. The crab fried rice was okay in my opinion. I think I was hoping for a bit of spice in it, but the crab chunks were large and it didn't taste like it had MSG which can be refreshing. The star of the meal was absolutely the pork belly dish. Loved the fried Thai basil on top. The meat was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. It paired great with white rice. Would come back just for this dish! Honestly would like to come back to explore more of the menu with a group so we can try a bunch of stuff. Oh, also great service here. They give great recommendations and also explain the various dishes if you want to know more about the food!

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    Sukh

    4.6(220 reviews)
    0.4 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(18 reviews)
    0.7 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(84 reviews)
    1.6 miCrown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

    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 - Thai Iced Tea Slush

    Hungry Thirsty

    4.4(35 reviews)
    1.6 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(88 reviews)
    2.2 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 :)

    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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    Myrtle Thai

    3.8(271 reviews)
    0.3 miClinton Hill
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    Myrtle Thai has quickly become one of my favorite Thai places! I ordered delivery take out several…read moretimes from them and it always arrived fresh, hot, and delicious. Since I enjoyed the take out so much, I decided to also go in person and it did not disappoint at all. Some favorites I've had: - Curry puffs - Coconut soup (Tom Kha) - Pad see ew - Pad thai - Brooklyn fried rice The noodle dishes are excellent and large portions. Very solid! The Brooklyn fried rice is a green curry paste spicy fried rice and curry taste is really strong with a nice spice level. The curry puffs have a flaky soft pastry with flavorful filling and sweet dipping sauce. The tom kha is a favorite for my boyfriend and me. Perfect level of savory, sweet and sour. We get this every single time. I look forward to ordering more delivery and coming back to try their lunch specials which are a pretty good deal! The crab fried rice, duck curry, and eggplant basil also look excellent and we can't wait to try these too. The staff are very nice and provide excellent service. Please try Myrtle Thai and support this local business! You won't be disappointed.

    FOOD-BOURNE ILLNESS ALERT!!! Food sounded good on the menu,…read moretasted 5 out of ten, but more importantly, woke me up twice in the middle of the night for emergency bathroom visits that have continued through today. Eat elsewhere!!!!

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