Wow. And NOT in a good way. Bland, bland, blaaaaaannnnd. Over-cooked everything; literally white pad-thai with more bean-shoots than noodles, and 3 teeny, sweaty little shrimp; chicken panang with three pieces of chicken, padded to the gills with bell peppers; and worst of all the heaping mound of chinese broccoli they made us pay entree money for (because they don't do sides and they don't serve vegetables with anything - again, peppers do NOT count as vegetables they are a fruit...) which was lifeless from overheating and drowning in a thick, weird sauce. Ick. Never again. read more

Really this place keeps getting better and better on subsequent visits. I would give 5 stars, but their mojito this time was very stiiff, but not sweet enough. We had the duck spring rolls with mango and mustard, beef satay and the special salmon in basil sauce with green beans. OMG the salmon was TOO DIE FOR. I'm still thinking about it. The duck spring roll was also a nice combination of duck, cilantro and dijon mustard with a sweet dipping sauce. I really recommend anyone to try from their specials menu as both times going there I've had good luck with those. read more

So 3 of us go to Joya and we had a really long (45 min) wait to get a table but the manager bought us a round of drinks and that made up for the wait! The food was awesome!! The ckn pad thai was very tasty and the beef pad see wee was also really flavorful! The apps (calamari and spring rolls) were awesome and the prices are super cheap! Great ambiance with really chill music and hip crowd. A great experience after all! We will be back! P.S. Its CASH ONLY!! read more

Last time here, I was ill the entire next day. I think there might be a reason why the food is so cheap ( read: low quality.) Or maybe I was just unlucky, who knows. Definitely not worth the infinitely long (45 minute-hour) wait on a weekday. But thai food always tastes and looks better when you feel like you're eating in a dance club, right? read more

I wasn't planning on writing a review for this place because I already wrote one for song and they are the exact same place. However, tonight I ate two new dishes that I enjoyed so i felt the desire to express myself. I ate two new appetizers that were both really good. First I had the Thai spare ribs which were tasty. They were the dry and crispy kind which I really enjoy and they came with a nice tangy side dipping sauce which have it a nice zing. Second I ate the chicken and noodle soup which was absolutely freaking amazing. It was so tasty that I didn't want to stop eating it. I devoured it in like 2 minutes. The broth was addictive!! As for my main meal it was delicious of course. This place never lets you down. read more

The bf brought me and another friend here to finally give this place a try. His brother who was from Hong Kong wanted to try here years ago when visiting, but the wait just too long then, so they ended up having dinner in some restaurant across the street. The bf remembers the restaurant by the blue lights since it is pretty hard to spot the name of the restaurant on the streets. We arrived at the restaurant around 8pm on a Saturday night and we were told there would be a 30 minutes wait, which sounded pretty reasonable for a weekend dinner in that neighborhood. There is a bar where people sat while waiting for tables just like the restaurants in the city.The waiting area isn't spacious enough for that many people, including families with baby carriages.... Anyways, we waited about 45 minutes for a table. Here was what we ordered: 1) TOM KA (coconut soup with chicken, shrimp or tofu, broccoli and carrots) - we expected the texture of the soup to be a bit thicker... 2) TOM YUM (hot and sour soup with chicken, shrimp or tofu, mushrooms, cabbage and onions) - it did not meet our expectation at all. It was not sour or spicy enough for a traditional Tom Yum. 3) CHICKEN CURRY PUFFS (chicken and potatoes in a pastry shell) - Tasted alright, but is potatoes inside of the puffs supposed to be cold?! We could only assume these curry puffs were heated up by a microwave before being served to us. THEN WE WAITED FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES FOR OUR ENTREES. 4) Grilled Skirt Steak with Sauteed Chinese Broccoli in a Red Curry Paste - VERY SALTY. Couldn't really taste much of the curry paste. If we didn't order it off the special menu, I wouldn't even know that we were eating curry. 5) Sliced Fried Duck Breast with Vegetables in a Red Coconut Curry over Pad Thai Noodles - Again, we could not taste the curry, wouldn't have known that we were eating curry if we didn't have the menu. Coconut? - could have been more coconut-y. And the lamb? It was kind of rough compared to my liking. Pad Thai Noodles? - Best thing to eat during this whole meal! (Amen!) 6) Fried Whole Red Snapper with Mixed Vegetables in a Spicy Green Coconut Curry Sauce - Again? Was this curry that we ordered? and Coconut? - not enough. Spicy?!?! - Maybe they forgot to add the spice? The red snapper was fried, but didn't have enough sauce over it. It was just not what we all had expected. 7) Thai Iced Tea - way toooooo sweet! Comments: If you ask why I don't have pictures of our foods this time, it was because none of us felt that any of the dishes deserve their pictures to be taken. The dinner wasted our time, waiting for a table, and then waiting for our foods, it really took a lot out of us. We finished our foods so that we wouldn't waste it, nevertheless, none of us enjoyed the dinner that night. Everyone left the restaurant so tired and so stressed out. What a great disappointment. If you're looking to have some good and comforting Thai foods, I would have gone elsewhere. Perhaps it was much better in Joya years agoooo, but definitely not anymore. Good luck. read more

Joya - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered two orders of chicken spring rolls , which were absolutely delish. Pad Thai was very good. Red curry was just ok in my opinion but had eggplant in it. Inside is very nice and chic, especially considering each entree is 7.95! Grade a rating read more

I've been back 3 times. I just LOVE this place. Still don't like that its cash only, but you move on. The Curry. Is. Real. get it. (Green Coconut Curry). Again, really affordable, a lot of food. You will not be disappointed. read more

I want to start off this review by saying the food and it's pricing is awesome I would have given this place five stars but I have to be honest there were two bartenders on duty one male one female The female that work the bar February 26, 2016 PM shift was very rude to me and a coworker she was very cold and came across like she didn't want to serve us we were about to walk out but the manager must have noticed and got us seated quickly the rest of the staff was A+ and friendly definitely made up for the rudeness of the female bartender Definitely have plans on coming back but don't think I'll be paying homage to the bar anytime soon. read more

Joya - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped here one early afternoon for lunch and ordered the Thai spare ribs, the spicy pork and pineapple fried rice and chicken spring rolls to go. This clearly was my lunch and dinner especially since the food was so affordable. I spent less than $20 for my entire meal. woo hoo. The restaurant wasnt that busy and its a cute cozy spot. The food was okay, definitely wasnt my favorite Thai meal but it wasnt my worse. I will definitely eat there again when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Fabulous Thai food in great digs down in Cobble Hill. It has the hip trendy dimly-lit vibe with no attitude. The massaman chicken curry will rock your socks. The spicy flat noodles are very good too. Oh yes, and can you believe, the cooks in the kitchen are Thai, too? All that, plus it's soooo cheap. Every entree is $6-$7 each. We ordered an entree, appetizers and a bottle of wine for under $20 a person. What are you waiting for?!?! It can be a bit crowded, but rightly so... read more

This place, no joke, lives up to the hype. Minus a star because they didn't answer the phone- I called on my way home, hoping to save time, but ended up having to stop in and order to-go. The place was packed on a Thursday night, but it took less than 15 minutes for my veggie pad thai and spring rolls ($10.95, total). The spring rolls and sauce are to die for- next time I'm considering ordering 3 orders as a meal. The pad thai was much creamier than most places- and actually has VEGGIES! Not just hunks of broccoli (ick). The place was beautiful, and the back garden looked awesome, too- it's definitely a place to take visitors for a good meal and a drink. Can't wait to go back! read more

My parents loved this place. Let's back up a bit. Parents visiting for the weekend. They are Chinese, live in the Midwest, and embody all the stereotypes that you could possibly throw at that weird combination. That explains why when I took them to Recipe, they eyed the menu suspiciously with its fancy descriptors, were disheartened by the portion sizes, and balked when the server presented the check at the end of the meal. Granted, they enjoyed the food. But there are better ways to spend a Friday night than defending the value of your meal. Fast forward to Joya. The parents left with full bellies, big smiles on their faces, and barely a dent in their wallet. And lest my ears deceived, Dad may have even complimented the food at least once and said that Thai food wasn't this good back in Oklahoma, and definitely not as cheap. Bonus points for the amazing mango coconut sticky rice dessert. Subtract same points for the two times that I requested dessert menus and the waiter came back with the check instead. Service leaves something to be desired, but they are a victim of their own success with people spilling out onto the sidewalks just about every night. read more

You'd expect this restaurant to be more expensive because of the location and the large amount of food, but it's exactly opposite. Had an appetizer and meal with a glass of wine with my boyfriend and it came to under $30 bucks. Getting a table is a bit of a wait on weekend nights, but I'd say it is worth the wait. The staff is also great and attentive. **Cash only! read more

Love Thai food and if I'm in Brooklyn it's no question im definitely stopping in here ! The service is amazing & the food is a 10 ! I'm big on customer service and the staff here is very attentive . The Thai iced tea is a must try . They have a regular menu but take a look at the specials people usually order from this menu , try the salmon & bok choy ,or the whole snapper def the best dishes on the menu read more

Joya - Half chicken chili basil sauce & salmon - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I treated a friend (who recently graduated college) to this place last night . Atmosphere: Nice and modern decor, lighting quite dim. Indoors is pretty noisy, the outdoor garden is quite nice. Service: Abrupt and quick, like most Thai restaurants I've been to. Our appetizers and food came in maybe less than 20 minutes. Food: Insanely good. For starters, my friend and I had shrimp spring rolls, and a small plate of calamari. Everything was incredibly fresh and piping hot, we had to blow on the food before putting it in our mouths. For entrees, I had the spicy noodle with shrimp, while my friend had one of the green curry dishes. The dish has very strong garlic and fennel flavors, but it wasn't what I would define as "spicy". That said, it was still very delicious and filling. Drinks: We both had Thai iced teas, which was a creamy, sweet and refreshing treat on such an awful summer day. Grand total for both appetizers, entrees and beverages + tax = grand total of $36.90. I could *not* believe it. The only downside to this place, is that it's cash only. Otherwise, I highly recommend this place for meeting friends, or going on a date. read more

So my good friend from high school has been telling me about Joya forever. Anytime me or one of our other friends would mention Thai food, it was always Joya this and Joya that. Considering how inexpensive she said the food was, I had very low expectations of the food, place, etc. Boy, was I wrong! We went on a Friday night, and had to wait for about 20 minutes or so, not bad at all. The atmosphere was far better than I had expected, and, while I found it slightly odd that they had a DJ that early and in a restaurant, it wasn't necessarily a bad thing. The wings were out of this world! The noodle dishes were all about 7 bucks, and GIANT portions. Our total bill for 5 people, with tip, appetizers, 5 main courses, and a few rounds of drinks came to $85..$17 each. Best deal in NYC I have had in a loooong time. read more

I think if I ever have to choose my last meal it would have to come from Joya. Simply the best. There are other reviews saying that the place is getting worse, that it is not the same... still. I vote for Joya. Two thumbs and two big toes up! Oops I think I strained my back. Warning! Friday is a bad day. Wait is too long, very crowded (popular) read more

delicious food for a great price! A friend and I got pad thai and green curry with eggplant. Both were delicious and the bill was only 16 and change! plus they have a really cute back garden seating area =) definitely going back read more

Joya is absolutely amazing. I was told about this establishment a few years back, and I've been hooked since. Where do I start? The food is amazing, the service is good, the decor is beautiful, and the outside patio is a nice addition. I've been to several Thai restaurants, but nothing beats Joya. The BBQ Thai wings are a MUST HAVE. read more

Joya - Amazing meal. - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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NOT VEGAN FRIENDLY. I've been here once, that's it & never again. As far as I'm concerned being vegan is not a trend, so I don't care how "trendy" this place is. I went with my boyfriend, who is also vegan, near the end of our supposed vegan plates, my boyfriend spit a chunk of chicken out onto his plate... YUM!!, or not! I ordered Pad Thai, which was mediocre at best. The sprouts tasted dirty. Call me "picky", but knowing that cookware is not cleaned and vegetarian dishes are not cooked on separate pans is enough to repel me and all vegans/vegetarians I know for good! Even though they didn't charge us for the meal (which they shouldn't have anyway), just the thought of this mishap makes me sick! read more

Good food, good vibes. Not too fancy. Open kitchen which i really like. No actual drink menu but there is a bar. Outdoor seating so bugs come in but i guess you can't help that. read more

I won't go into too much detail because there have been so many rave reviews about this spot. To make it plain, it's VERY GOOD! If you're a fan of Thai food, you'll love the authentic food at Joya. Portions are huge and food quality is superb. Beautiful outdoor garden to dine on a nice evening. Drop by if you're visiting the Brooklyn area. We'll definitely be back for a visit. CON: Cash ONLY read more

After having a craving for Thai I stopped in to try out Joya and realized that the menu looked really familiar. After asking the server I found out that I have visited their other location in Fort Greene which I also loved! It's a wonderful ambiance romantic enough to bring a date but without spending a fortune. The average price for an entree is $10. read more

I was extremely skeptical of Joya after the bad food I got at HopHap, another neighborhood Thai stand-by. Perhaps Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill just don't get Thai? I'm happy to report that I was wrong. Joya serves fresh flavorful Thai food at really good prices. Thus far, I've enjoyed everything I've had: curries, fiery salads, tom gai kai. Not, it's not Sripraphai, the stand-out Thai restaurants in Queens. Not even my old favorite Bangkok Tasty in Astoria, a well-run neighborhood eatery. But it's pretty good, efficient and cheap. I'll take it. read more

Five starving girls. One damn long wait. At least three requests to "step aside please." A curiously pompous host and a redeemingly sweet waitress. Four shared appetizers. Four scrumptious noodle dishes. Sixteen candles on the bathroom wall. One bottle of wine. Three doggy bags. Zero credit cards accepted. Twenty bucks each! Four well deserved stars. Many more visits foreseen. read more

This place is always packed. Get ready to wait to be seated during meal hours. Lots of tables and seats tho. And in warmer days they open their backyard for some al fresco dining. The kitchen is opened so you can see the cooks doing their magic. The food - is CHEAP and YUMMY. We love the curries, and the noodles (I always order the Pad Kee Mao with extra veggies) and the calamari. Bring cash - this place does not take plastic. read more

Here are some words to describe this place: Mediocre :: forgettable :: inconvenient :: bland ::: They do not have a drink menu...they only take cash...the service is fast but poor...the menu options are limited...dessert menu, non existent. Fried banana with ice cream and Mango Rice Pudding isn't a dessert menu. The fried rice tasted super greasy and lacked taste, the skirt steak had NO TASTE! This place will not see us again. read more

First time I came here was for dinner, and had a great experience. Place was packed with people, and lighting was dimmed appropriately for dinner. The chicken dish I had was enormously filling and tasted great, I think it was a seasonal menu item though, as I didn't see it the next time I came. As for the 2nd time I came, I wanted to show my boyfriend what a great Thai place I found. We came for lunch on a nice day, and sat outside. Unfortunately, the outdoor seating didn't agree with us, as the mosquitoes would not leave us alone. I was bit a few times and could not enjoy my meal, so I had requested to sit inside instead. The food we ordered tasted no where close to what I had remembered, I barely ate my dish this time. What I'd like to know is, what happened to the place I first enjoyed?? Did the chef get changed, or did they stop caring? The time lapse between the first and 2nd visit was about 8 months apart... read more

Amazing flavors, HUGE gigantic portions, and so so dirt cheap! Mmm, I'm craving it right now just writing this... The food for the price makes this place unbeatable. Even if you have to wait for a table. We've gone with groups before a few times and never had a problem. This is one of those places we usually bring any guests visiting us. It's too good to pass up! We literally can overlook just about any other complaint we've ever had based solely on how much we love the food. That said, if you're the type to get easily offended on less than stellar service you might want to mentally prepare yourself ahead of time and just concentrate on the goodness of your plate ... Then again, it's a pretty small space that is always completely packed (THE GOOD FOOD) so we've always cut them some slack. Dim, loud, and full of hustle bustle inside and has a very amazing little tree spotted quieter more relaxed patio in back (weather permitting of course). Mixed crowd. Can go casual or to stop before heading out on the town for the night. Decor is very modern & clean. Has a full bar and a wine list. But remember! CASH ONLY! read more

Awesome!! Went here on a sunday for lunch when visiting NYC and the whole group was impressed. The space is very nice, you can see the kitchen (which is always fun) and there are large floor to ceiling windows in the back letting lots of light in. Great atmosphere. By and large, the food was great. The hands down winner was the pad see yue, it was the best pad see yue I have ever had. So good. The kang panang gai curry was also fantastic. It was a bit on the spicy side, which I liked but was a bit too spicy for some of my dining partners. We also had the Mango Gai Yang. We were expecting a salad with chicken and mango because it is in the 'salad' section of the menu and were surprised when it came out just as described on the menu: a half chicken, a scoop of sticky rice, and mangos. But, we were so glad we ordered it because it was delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. The only two dishes that we didn't love were the Fresh Thai Summer Roll and the Yum Koong salad. Both were okay, we finished them, but not the best I have had. Despite 2 dishes not being as great as the other 3, this place still deserves 5 stars. The dishes we loved were amazing and the price really can't be beat (entrees under $10!). I will definitely return. read more

Pros: ---The pad thai is good ---The pad thai is cheap (SEVEN dollars for a dinner?) ---Nice decor ---Good service ---The atmosphere is fun, loud, kinda like a bar Cons: ---The atmosphere is fun, loud, kinda like a bar. I wouldn't bring my grandmother here, but it'd be good for a big group of friends. ---There can be a wait ---If you try to order delivery, prepare to get a busy signal. If you actually get through, their delivery is very prompt. I like this place quite a lot, all in all. Sadly, so does everyone else. :P read more

Went here on a date, best Thai place I have been too because of yelp. The decor is amazing and did not need to wait on line, went on a friday night too. looks like a classic bar, but with a touch of thai. the outside lounge looks like a nice spot to drink and eat but unfortunately it was snowing. The price is very reasonable I only spent $30 on two entrees and appetizer. I highly suggest the Pad Thai w/ chicken. Hands down I will come back for more pad Thai please! To get to this place take the F or G to Bergen st check GPS should only be a block over from the Bergen st. read more

Check my history, I don't give 5 stars but Joya deserves every bit of them. This is my, and I'd imagine many Brooklynite's "go to" restaurant. For the most part, this review is for all 3 restaurants (Joya, Song and National) which share ownership, decor and menu. Joya, however, I might argue is my favorite to sit and eat. Great vibe and an ill outdoor patio they use when its warm. The food is great, simple and plain and you won't find a better meal for the price in the borough. My favorite dish is the spicy noodles but I've had everything on the menu and would recommend anything. The fried rice and pad thai are probably the two dishes I would skip. They're not bad but you can get similar elsewhere. All the curries are amazing and the spring rolls are a must add to every meal I order. The mango salad is epic. Try it, holler at me if I steer you wrong. read more

I usually have great experiences at Joya (great food, great prices, nice staff, hence my 4-star rating). But I have to say to Joya's management: your Sunday night bartender needs a major attitude adjustment. The last time I checked, we bartenders (and yeah, I'm a bartender and server) make money by giving good service and being NICE. Your bar was closing in 15 minutes? Fine, we ordered, paid and tipped you. I know you wanna go home. WHY are you talking shit to the other two customers about us (and being extra obvious about it) when you agreed to serve us? Get a clue home girl. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. read more

Just go. Seriously, if you like thai food you are doing yourself a disservice by not going here. Food was awesome, prices were awesome, portion sizes were awesome and the service was awesome. Of course they can get crowded, it's too good to be a secret, but who cares!? read more

This is a very good and affordable Thai restaurant. Very good ambiance. The flames coming out of the open kitchen are cool and entertaining. Nice vibe. The patio seating is a plus as well. Don't like the cash only policy for such a restaurant. In terms of Thai staples, the pad thai and pad see ew were well prepared but were not superior to those of some other Thai restaurants I have been to. My fave noodle dish here is woon sen cellophane noodles, stir fried with shrimp and veggies : love the lightness of these glass noodles and the acidic factor of this dish, from the lemon. Ironically, I do wish more of the aforementioned noodles were included as part of the order. Among the appetizers I would recommend tiger shrimp rolls, spare ribs, and the curry puffs. Really like the salmon fillet entree where the actual stand out are the brussel sprouts, carrying a great, roasted garlicky flavor. Another one of my favorites is the the green curry with shrimp. It comes with a generous amount of good size shrimp and the heat of the curry sauce is just right. Kudos to service for noticing I ran out of rice for the curry and right away replenishing my supply. Also they have a rack of very good Thai chili hot sauce condiments for those who like it really spicy, but you have to ask for it yourself. read more

I'll keep it simple. Great Food. Affordable. It's a bit loud but there's alot of people and it was never overwhelming i'll repeat my last point the food was great. No complaints the waitresses and staff was very helpful explaining all the dishes. read more

Joya is the anchor of a Brooklyn Thai mini-chain which includes Song (Park Slope) and National (Fort Greene). All three restaurants have a near-identical menu that is both tasty and shockingly affordable. The dishes may not all ascend to Andy Ricker's ideal of what authentic Thai food should be, but everything I have had has been delicious and the price tag makes all three of these places regular go-to options. Differentiating Joya from its cousins is a beautiful back garden shaded by sun-washed canvas umbrellas and nestled beside an ivied Cobble Hill wall. The open kitchen combined with the fast stir-frying and intense flames makes for some pretty good dinner entertainment. Joya offers regular specials, which are usually inventive and quite good. I most often stick with basics, however, and have never gone wrong. The noodle dishes are classic, but well prepared and both light and seemingly greaseless. Salads are fresh and a favorite pairs white mushrooms with a tangy chili vinaigrette that I want to put on everything. read more

Man was I disappointed! My friend and I came her because she has had good experiences, but mine was not so much. Don't worry, it hasn't hurt our friendship :) We ordered summer rolls that were inedible due to dry blandness and chewiness. Like, I was concerned it would be a problem for my gut if I attempted to digest it. We also shared a noodle dish that was edible. We ordered house Sauvignon blanc that was drinkable. But the server seemed like I nice guy who but should consider a different line of work. He wouldn't look us in the eye, seemed in a rush, didn't ask if there was a reason we didn't touch the rest of the appetizer, didn't even apologize when I expressed my dissatisfaction with the dish...my friend, a local, said that this kind of service was to be expected in Brooklyn generally. read more