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    Joya

    3.7 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Chicken Pad Kra Prow. $18.95. Terrible version
    Glenn C.

    Tl;dr Version- Good apps, good HH drinks, Honestly terrible entree This is one of the many (many) Thai restaurants in the surrounding area which means that competition is stiff. Anyway, I was at this pretty long running Thai restaurant a while ago with two others for an early dinner. We sat outside as the weather was very nice and the inside was a bit too cold for one of the other people which was fine as they have a very nice outdoor space. As it was early, they still had happy hour and I ordered a Lychee Mojito which I think it was $8 or $9 instead of $12 or $14 or so. I don't mind at all that it was a tad boozy and there were a handful of lychees in there. This was nice. Speaking of nice, the best thing here were the appetizers. We had some type of fried dumpling to begin with though I'm honestly not sure which one as none of them really match the description and we definitely did not have the Andaman one as it contains pork and one of the other people doesn't eat it. Whatever it was, the dumpling was actually excellent being very well fried but not oily with a nice tasty center that had some basil or some other type of herb for an extra bonus. The dish had a slightly sour sweet sauce below which was fine of course. Whatever dish whatever it was, I would recommend it. There was also the pretty tasty Isan Papaya Salad (or rather Somtum for $13.95) consisting of green papaya, string bean, peanut, cherry tomatoes, and a cherry lime dressing. There was plenty of papaya for crunch and there was a bit of heat to it though less some than many other places. It tasted fresh overall with the lettuce absorbing a lot of the extra sauce. It is good but it's hard to order it here when it's literally a block away from one of the best papaya salads in the city at Zabb PuTawn's BK location. My main dish was pretty regrettably the Pad Kra Prow listed as your choice of meat stir fried with onion, garlic, bell pepper and basil in spicy basil sauce. I chose chicken (or in other words pad krapow gai) which was one of the cheap options at $18.95 and ordered it spicy and the dish arrived and tasted very differently than what I expected and not in a good way. Usually, chicken or whatever meat it is in this dish is chopped into small pieces to absorb the sauce and the dish has good kick to it making it one of my favorite Thai dishes as I like a lot of heat. The meat arrived instead in pieces which is fine as some other spots do this and as there was plenty of them but they were pretty tasteless and lacked texture with some of them being a bit gummy. There was also a brown sauce on the bottom which had a hint of holy basil but not really enough which didn't help the bad chicken. I don't mind Americanized Thai food as long as it tastes good but the main dish was atrocious and there's several places nearby which make versions which can run circles around it. I wouldn't recommend it at all. Outside of that awful dish, I tried the Chicken Pad Kee Mao/drunken noodles which was the same price which was definitely better which didn't really take much. There was plenty of meat again but the wok hei lacked with the noodles but at least it was decently spicy. The last person I believe got a fish which was fine. In a sea of Thai spots littered around Cobble Hill, this definitely falls under the "Could've Been Better" of the bunch though honestly if it wasn't for the dumplings, I might be giving this place a 1. Stick with the appetizers.

    Avocado Caesar  salad

    The food was really good I would definitely recommend the curry puffs and the gyozas. Also the ambiance was great the lights really made the place feel good not too dark to which is great, and the service was great we came in and we ordered and like 8 mins later it came all together and they were all very nice .

    Lychee Mojito.
    Cindy Z.

    While waiting for my pup to get out of surgery at BondVet next door, we decided to come by here for a quick happy hour drink. There is a nice outdoor patio in the back, where we sat. I got a Lychee Mojito ($9 for happy hour, $14 otherwise) while the boyfriend had a beer and shot ($9). The drink was solid while a bit on the strong side. I would've stayed here longer, but they didn't allow dogs and I had to pick my pup up. It's a missed opportunity considering they're right next to the vet.

    Spicy beef dish
    Susan T.

    Recommended by a friend who used to go there all the time, I tried Joya on my recently trip to Brooklyn. Great food, lovely vibe and excellent cocktails! They were also kind enough to sell me a t-shirt to send to my friend!

    Chicken gyoza
    Antonio N.

    What an great spot! This place has hands down the Best Thai food in NYC. I've been coming to Joya for over 14 years now, and this place never disappoints. All the food is so flavorful, and the classic Thai dishes are still my favorite, and I've been to Hundreds of Thai spots. The pad se Yoo is my favorite, with a perfect blend of soft flat noodles and bean sauce. All the curries are absolutely delicious, and the spare ribs and all the appetizers are still the best. Plus, our server Charlie was absolutely great, so attentive and very friendly and was quick and reliable. I absolutely LOVE this spot in beautiful cobble hill, Brooklyn.

    Som Tom Som Tom
    Mais S.

    Honestly my favourite Thai restaurant in NYC thus far and I've been to a lot. I was kinda worried when I saw the rating but my friend said she loves this place so we came and I love it!! The Thai tea was so good!! And Thai red curry was the perfect consistency and perfect amount of spice and sweet. I got a spice level 2/3. And it wasn't too spicey. We also got to her curry puffs and it's my new favourite appetiser. The service was kind of slow. I had to get the server attention to get our order and for the receipt. It was very spacious inside. I would definitely come again!!

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    joya is definitely one of my favorite thai restaurants ever. they have a beautiful vibe/atmosphere and the food is amazing!

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    The food was okay. The service need to have a menu for kids . Someone walked in with a dog . My mom is allergic to dogs . So nasty .

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    Rua Thai Restaurant - Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns
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    Rua Thai Restaurant

    4.5(162 reviews)
    0.2 miCobble Hill, Gowanus

    We started with two drinks: The Butterfly Pea Lychee Soda (two toned, floral, light, and…read morerefreshing) and the strawberry guava fizz (sweet, fruity, and bubbly). The shrimp donuts were a must!! Famous for its crispy, savory, and addictive flavor. Easily our favorites!! The Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns brought real heat, creativity, and tang. We also tried the crispy chicken with egg noodles, which was rich, saucy, crunchy, and a fun twist on comfort food. Our dessert was mango coconut sticky rice which was soft, sweet, and the perfect finish!!

    Rua Thai is another Thai restaurant stone's throw away from our home. We came here to try this…read moreplace with our neighbors. The place was relatively quiet for a Saturday night. Our group of 4 started with a bottle of Pinot Grigio and a few appetizers to share, namely: Som tum papaya salad and dumplings curry. For the main entree, my eyes caught the attention of clay pot mix-fried rice with shrimp, chicken, sweet sausage, and my partner chose shrimp pad thai. Nothing really stood out with the dishes; I found it to be a bit Americanized, having eaten in so many Thai restaurants around New York City. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner here; our food came in timely fashion, and the customer service is good as well, but it's probably not your place if you are seeking a more authentic Thai-style cooking.

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    Bangkok Degree

    Bangkok Degree

    4.4(211 reviews)
    1.2 miPark Slope
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    Delicious and great food. Friendly staff. Can recommend it. Price also reasonable. We come backread more

    I eat Thai food every week and this is probably in my top 10 in NYC!…read more The staff here are super friendly and all the drinks/apps/entrees/dessert were good, which is so hard to find! PLEASE get the mango stick rice cocktail omg it was gone in like 5 sips because it was so good. The tuna ceviche was so refreshing and the sauce had a little kick to it which I absolutely loved! It was like a sprinkle of Thai on a classic tuna ceviche. Note the taro chips are a little thicker than a typical chip! The pork jowl wasn't as crispy as I expected but it was still flavorful and the portion size was huge, considering how it was an appetizer. We got pineapple lychee crispy duck, crab fried rice, and kana crispy pork over rice as our entree. ALL WERE SO GOOD! The curry for the pineapple lychee crispy duck was so creamy and flavorful, with the duck portion being huge and being the perfect texture. I loved that it was crispy and didn't get soggy fast in the curry. The crab fried rice was top tier as there were SO MANY HUGE CRAB PIECES!! You can definitely tell that it had flavors of seafood/crab.. they did not skimp out! And the kana crispy pork over rice was huge portion as well, but note that it was a big strong/saltier than the other dishes. For dessert, the pandan coconut pudding custard was SO yummy. It was warm and so flavorful and creamy!! I fell in love with Brooklyn even more after coming here. Highly recommend!!

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    Samyan - Wok Chive

    Samyan

    4.5(22 reviews)
    1.4 miClinton Hill

    Absolutely incredible Thai food in the prospect heights neighborhood!…read more The service was top notch, and very attentive! The food was so authentic - we ordered: 1. shrimp pineapple fried rice, the shrimp was perfectly crispy and the flavors of the pineapple fried rice were so delicate, it complemented it very well! The portion size was generous as well! 2. Thai green curry which comes with rice. Medium spicy. It was delicious, very delicate flavors, not a single spice was over powering. I tasted lemongrass too, which is usually missing in a lot of the Americanised restaurants. The rice was perfectly cooked. 3. Rose petal- the drink was delicious it had lychee boba in it. So good! Overall, really enjoyed my experience, I will definitely be coming back!

    I tried takeout from here recently and was so happy with my meal! The samyan wings were the…read morestandout for me, so crispy with a sauce that was just spicy enough without being overwhelming, a little sweet too. The short rib massaman was delish, the currants and shallots added a nice sweetness and texture, the curry was rich and savory, and I liked the small potatoes instead of the typical cubes of yukons. The short rib was pretty tender and there was enough meat for one hefty serving, a fair amount of it was fat. The crab fried rice was yummy as well, your standard fried rice but with a generous amount of well prepared fresh crab on top. It was nice to have the sauces to try, a bit too vinegary and intense for me but I just wanted to keep things savory. They even gave me a little container of pickled cabbage and carrots for on top. Overall, YUM. Some of the best Thai takeout I've had and I'm sure it's even better in person. Super fast takeout too!!

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    Holic Thai Bistro - Fresh Mango Salad

    Holic Thai Bistro

    4.7(87 reviews)
    2.4 miCrown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

    Holic Thai Bistro is a chilled Thai restaurant in crown heights Brooklyn on nostrand Ave…read more Food: the cocktails were good and strong. We had Leeche martini, strawberry margarita, and pineapple mango margarita. We had for appetizers the crab ration, chicken crispy rolls, and the fresh crispy calamari with tamarin peanut sauce which was amazing and hot. For main course we had the crispy duck over pineapple, spicy holic noddle with chicken, and crispy duck over chicken fried rice. The food tasted amazing and everything was prepared fresh. The crispy duck is my favorite as it was cooked perfectly with the exact crispy crunch in the mouth. Service: At first after getting seated we waiting a little. Once waiter came everything was following quick fast. The waiter was able to suggestions for cocktails and food which was great. The waiter was effective, fast, and provided follow ups. Ambiance: the ambiance is cozy, intimate, chill, and divy. The vibez is very relax for after work, intimate dinner, or hanging out with friends. At the end of closing we got free complimentary shot. We love Minnie Overall rating is 5.0/5.0

    Came here for a quick lunch and some me time. Had the lunch special vegetable pad see ew, cheese…read moreRangoon and lychee iced tea, all super delicious. So flavorful, hot and fresh. With tip, less than $30 bucks! Very pretty space, pleasant service. Will come here again

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    Hungry Thirsty - Thai Iced Tea Slush

    Hungry Thirsty

    4.4(37 reviews)
    0.6 miCarroll Gardens, Gowanus

    It's a bit pricey, but damn the food is good here! Hungry Thirsty is not your regular Thai spot,…read morebut with more traditional flavors that truly pack a punch in spice. The restaurant is tiny, so be sure to make a reservation. As a lover of spicy food, the spiciness in the dishes really brought out such a great flavor. Since my friend didn't eat as spicy, we found a happy medium getting just slightly spicy dishes which were all fantastic. We ordered the Khao Soi ($33) and Pla Tod Nam Pla ($40). The khao soi wasn't too spicy, especially since the broth has a creaminess and the spicies are on the side before mixing, which you can exclude. The chicken was so tender, but did come with bone so this can be trickier to share. Then the pla tod really surprised me, but I can definitely see why it's the best seller. It is a fried branzino with a marinated fish sauce which goes so nicely with all the crunch. There are a few remaining pieces of bone, so be careful. The fish had a nice balance of fish meat and crunchy skin. If you're looking for a unique Thai spot, this is it. Also, perfect spot for spicy lovers too. They also offer a huge selection of alcohol.

    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.

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    Chiangmai Diner - Beef pad Kra Praw Khai Dao

    Chiangmai Diner

    4.4(90 reviews)
    3.3 miBushwick

    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.

    Chiangmai Diner is the most unique Thai restaurant I've encountered. My first experience was…read morethrough a Yelp Elite event where we were generously welcomed to a wide variety of items on the menu. I enjoyed the food and the event so much that I've returned and told others to go as well. What I like the most is that Chiangmai's expansive menu showcases aspects of Thai cuisine that you're probably not getting at your neighborhood spot. Many items are Northern Thai style dishes. I'd never had Khao Soi before coming here and I was blown away. The chiangmai sausage is also delicious. The roasted duck curry boasts deep flavor while also maintaining the crispiest duck skin. For appetizers, we started with the crispy salmon belly bites and the moo ping. Frying salmon is risky, but the fattiness of the belly keeps it from drying out. The moo ping is nicely grilled and served with a sweet sauce. You just can't go wrong ordering meat on a stick. As an entree, I tried the Gaeng Awm Nur, a soup-like beef dish served with a side of sticky rice. Our server had been really nice and welcoming, so I felt ok asking how I should eat my meal. She advised that I make a ball of some sticky rice with my hand, mash it a bit, and then dip it into the soup. Thai food achievement unlocked! Now I know what to do next time I'm served sticky rice. There's so much on the menu it can be hard to choose. This is encouragement to go with someone else who enjoys food so you can choose things to share! You won't be disappointed and in fact may find that your regular Thai spots could step up their game in comparison.

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