Bangklyn East Harlem in New York
Site: http://www.bangklyn.com/
- Monday:12–9:45PM
- Tuesday:12–9:45PM
- Wednesday:12–9:45PM
- Thursday:12–9:45PM
- Friday:12–9:45PM
- Saturday:12–9:45PM
- Sunday:2–9:45PM
One of the best Thai restaurants. In my top three!!I will be back again .
Food was good. Theres no waiter/waitress, only one chef doing everything. Place has nice decor. Chef didnt say hi or welcome as we came in. Pad thai comes with fried chicken, kind of heavy for my Stomach. Its overall ok
Ehh a eccentric combination of snack bar vs vintage store. What makes the food is the ginger birds eye chilly sause with the Khao Man Gai. To me its gentrified Thai food
Nice spot small menu. No waiters just one chef doing everything. Not much of a greet when you come inside, Im confused if its a clothes shop or eatery
THE BEST Authentic & delicious Thai food in the neighborhood! Try everything. That southern thai tea omge! Its also a dope thrift store.
Was a bit skeptical about going in, but I’m sure glad I did. This place has amazing food with great decor, Pat is an awesome guy and an even better style ambassador/ chef.... I’ve made this place a go to and I surely recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for authentic Thai food or is looking for dope vintage clothing!
This is not your typical thai food. If youre interested in trying a different type of thai food, give this a try. The interior is not too big and brings an intimate setting.We ordered the following:Teemeriand coconut milk noodle with crab meat. This was served with bowl of noodles and thin rice noodles and you pour your coconut milk with crab meat over the noodles. This was a good dish. Im more a fan of the thicker rice noodles and not as much a fan of the larger noodles. The chef stop to us and said he can make the dishes to our liking. Next time I come back, I may ask if I can have a thicker noodle with the dishKhao Mun Gai - this is fresh chicken meat over rice. This is a simple dish. If you like rice and chicken give it a try. The rice was very good, and you have a few pieces of chicken to go with it.Green curry - with eggplant, bamboo shoot basil, shrimp. This dish served with a bowl of curry and rice. Its your typical green curry.This is a nice place, Ill definitely come back to try the other dishes.
Ordered takeout so hard to say how it might compare to dining in. The Pad Thai was good, if a little compartmentalized. The real winner is the fried chicken. Oh my goodness, that was tasty.
This is my favorite restaurant in NYC. The food is delicious, full of flavor and texture and its always fresh and served with thoughtfulness and care. I love that the dishes are authentic and that they are scrumptious.I called the restaurant a long time ago to ask about vegan options and the person I spoke with (I think he was the owner) was friendly and kind and exceeded my expectations. It was clear the restaurant is accommodating to those with different food requirements and also that they want to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone (which they are!).I havent tried many things on the menu but I suspect you cant go wrong!
Easily the best Thai food Ive ever tried in my life. SUPER tasty, full of flavor, and authentic. Hole in the wall restaurant with one man at the helm cooking up a storm. MUST get tamarind coconut milk noodle, basil fried rice, and literally anything on the menu. Tofu steak is great too. Vegan friendly. I have dined and ordered takeout multiple times and the food ALWAYS exceeds expectations. Bangklyn is a hidden gem in East Harlem but I dare say is better than most Thai restaurants in Manhattan without all the frills
Sooo good! So authentic (per my friends that have been to Thailand). Get this: ONE cook/server/store owner/clothing store salesman (you’ll get it when you see inside) who cooked for our group of SEVEN in less than 15 minutes for lunch. Delicious, fast, cheap. We’ll be back! Can’t wait!
Baby cockroach!! Won’t come back, although the food was ok and the couple were very friendly. The place was small with only 4 tables, 2 big and 2 small. There was no service as the couple had to work in the kitchen, which I totally understood. The food was ok, not too salty or sweet or fishy (from the fish sauce), but the portion was very small for dinner and for that price. I’d expect the portion to be twice as much. The most surprising thing was that I saw a baby cockroach scurrying around on the counter table in the kitchen. Now my stomach is feeling weird.
Very small venue where they kitchen is the restaurant. They are clearly a young business still looking for an identity but the food is really worth a try. Many of their noodle dishes are served cold with a warm coconut milky broth added right before you begin eating.
Incredible food. Just perfect
Truly a gem. Without a doubt some of the best Thai food in the city.
Amazing, fresh, and authentic food. Service was perfect and the staff are extremely welcoming. You can tell they really care about putting out a great quality product and dining experience. Decor is great, nice place to take a date.
Doesnt get more realer than this. This is legit. The noodles are fresh always and the flavor is perfect. This Thai spot is DIFFERENT and the only way to know what Im talking about is if you go and try for yourself. Im blessed to live down the block from here. The pad Thai with mushrooms or chicken is so good. You cannot get the mushroom pad Thai with chicken added it doesnt work like that here because the amazing man is making authentic Thai food and his methods are straight from the beautiful place Thailand as well dont be one of those people thats gets mad you cannot add chicken to the mushrooms or.vise.verse hes doing it the right way and it works I had both just the mushroom pad Thai and then chicken pad Thai. Its amazing I have been all over NYC my whole life I have lived here and I have never tried Thai food that is as authentic as this and taste amazing. Please just go and please dont do special requests let them work their magic . Thank me later
Amazing food!! Cant wait to go back again the next time I am in NYC!
Tastes just like what you would get at a street stall in Southern Thailand. Not super spicy or complex like at a fine dining Thai place, but just simple, understated, very authentic home Thai cooking. SriPraPhai is still #1 in NYC and one of the best Thai restaurants in the world and Ayada is #2 in NYC. I dont have a strong #3 so far, but in terms of authenticity and unique taste, Bangklyn definitely stands out from the rest of the usual Thai restaurants in the city that all share that same run of the mill, Americanized Thai food taste.
Amazing food! Everything from the time we entered to when we left lived up to our expectations. Cant thank the owners enough for creating a great experience and we will be back soon!
DA BEST Thai food I ever had in NYC!! This place is full of love, delicious food, fun decor, vintage clothes!! Thank you so much for creating this wonderful gem in East Harlem✨🙏🏼
Gourmet, nuanced Thai cuisine at a price point far lower than what you would expect for the quality. the owner is the only employee, so have a little patience after you order. he puts his soul into the place, and it shows. the interior boasts a highly aesthetic bricolage decor and doubles as a men’s thrift shop
Short menu. I ordered the tofu & mushroom red curry, no soy sauce. I puff up like a balloon 🎈, with too much salt. It was delicious. I hear the fried chicken is amazing. I actually found myself daydreaming about it. Went back yesterday and ordered the green curry which has eggplant in addition to tofu and mushroom. Equally yummy
I went to Bankglyn this weekend with a few friends and sat outside. I absolutely loved this meal so much. The food was insanely flavorful; we got the market noodles (our favorite dish), fried chicken, tamarind coconut crab noodles, green curry, and basil fried rice and each dish was so delicious. The owner does everything - cook, serve, and sell amazing vintage clothes :) HIGHLY recommend this place for some amazing Thai food.
Amazing quality food. Comfort food is an understatement here. I got the green curry soup and it was packed with flavor and had the perfect amount of spice. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Best thai restaurant in NYC hands down! Everything here tastes very authentic, strong flavors and spicy. Their menu is not your run-of-the-mill thai menu, they have very interesting and delicious items. Hard to back to any other thai restaurant after going to Bangklyn
Delicious food! My wife ordered the fried rice with tofu and mushrooms and I had the Khao Mun with tofu. Lots of flavor in both dishes, one of the best thai food I had in NYC in the five years Ive been living here.
The food was very delicious.
Bangklyn is uniquely delicious, tiny, and with a chef & (owner?) passionately friendly and talkative about his food! My first time I shared the delicious market noodles and fried chicken at an outdoor table with BYOB beer. The second time I popped in for takeout. Being indecisive between the larb with fish or a curry dish, the chef recommend which one worked better for leftovers the next day, and whether fish or crab worked better for the curry. I went with a curry, only to get home and see that he had popped in a side of the larb so I could try it! Delicious, flavorful and fresh.
I loved this place. My 5 year old daughter ate there and the owner went out of his way to make us happy with our meals. He was so kind, and I would go back just because of him. The food was very flavorful and delicious all the way around. I recommend market noodles. I will be back!
If you are looking for authentic Thai food look no further. I ordered the market noodle bowl with tofu and mushroom and it was delicious. Feels like you stepped into a little dive in Bangkok. The space is small but very chill vibe. I placed a to go order and was very happy with the service I received.
Good food and nice server! 😊👍
This is my favorite go-to spot when Im in the area. Their Morning Market Noodles with tofu and mushrooms is so good. My wife loves the Pad Thai with chicken.We used to get delivery, but we love eating there now since everything is made fresh to order, and mixed exactly right.
Positively the best takeaway Ive had in ages--and in my opinion, the best Thai food in Manhattan. I tried the Khao Mun Gai Tod: the chicken was perfectly crispy and flavorful and the plum sauce was sweet and tart and tangy. Additionally, I had Vietnamese coffee and it was wrapped to perfection--not even a drop spilled on my bike ride home. I ordered on arrival and my food was prepared quickly. Thank you for the speedy service! I will be back!
I love the food in Bangklyn! The service is excellent and personal. You get served by Pat the owner and you can see he cooks his food with love and pride. We love their papaya salad, their chicken soup is yummy and their fried chicken is the bomb! Their noodles are incredible... I can go on and on... It is a hidden gem in East Harlem and the prices are great! Bangklyn is not like every Thai Food restaurant...you need to go and check it out for yourself!
Amazing food. Tiny hole in the wall location. Maybe 5 tables total. The kitchen is in the dining area. The chef owns and runs the place. We had some wonderful conversations with the owners and incredible food. They were able to accommodate a Vegan menu request as well.
Best Pad Thai I ever had. It is authentic and full of texture. No other pad Thai can compare. The owner is super friendly and makes every order with love.
Wow!!!! This kind of places are what make NYC great. Fantastic flavors and pad thai. The owner, an older man from Thailand, is also the chef and you can see him cooking your food. All the ingredients are super fresh. Thai food cannot get more authentic than this. We got the chicken pad thai and it was amazing. And for only $9.95. !and its cheaper ($8.50) during lunch! The chicken was battered and served on the side. They also have many vegetarian options with tofu and mushrooms. I like that they have a small menu, I can tell how much thought and flavor pairings go in every plate so it seems you cant go wrong with any of them. I also tried the Vietnamese coffee - which is sweetened with sweetened condensed milk. It was a great and a nice break from typical coffee. We also tried their chicken broth soup which was delicately flavorful with some hints of spices. Im so jealous of people who live around this area!
My family love this place. The Green Curry is to die for. Sweetness of grilled eggplant balanced with coconut milk and fresh basil leaves. Genius!I love Tamarind Coconut Milk Noodle for texture and flavor. Peanuts, coconut milk, sesame seeds, noodles, lime. Delicious and filling.I used to hate PadThai and this place has changed my opinion on what a great PadThai should be. Not too sweet, not too salty. When super hot its the best in my opinion, but my husband likes it even room temperature.Kids love fried chicken. Its very mild flavor, but when you dip it in Plum sauce its a bomb.And another one is Morning Market Noodles. Its just so comforting to eat. Salt and acidity of the broth are right on the spot, so distinct and comforting. Love it.We also love this place for simplicity and fair prices. Its great for families and friends get together (BYOB also is a big plus:-))
I am officially a fan of this quaint Thai place. My second visit was better than my first, and I base this review on the better experience. The pad thai with the battered chicken on the side and the coconut milk noodles. l were both perfect.One suggestion, just to open up the space, replace the large round tables by smaller ones, and comfier seats.Love the home feel of the space though.
The food here is so good.... very consistent and delicious papaya salad, pad Thai, all of the noodle, curry and rice dishes are always a hit. And the fried chicken. If you’re thinking about it, you should come here. The owner/cook is really friendly
Real Vietnamese food in this neighborhood!Coffee was amazing too!
This small restaurant (Id say Thai restaurant but the owner, who cooks your food fresh while you wait, said his cooking isnt Thai alone), is a very special new addition to the neighborhood. The morning market noodle is made with a stand-out flavorful broth and the tamarind coconut milk noodle (definitely add the crab) is sweet and comforting. We felt at home in the eclectically decorated interior. And if youre in need of company, the owner will happily explain to you his culinary process. Five stars!
11/10
Amazing food. Pad Thai is awesome. So different from other places. Staff was very accommodating to my wife’s dietary needs. Will definitely come back!
Small place for a superb dinner of spicy pad thai with shrimp that are done just right. Owners two kids make place very welcoming and when we visited them tonight, their son played with our son and their daughter told us about Elsa :). We love food, and this place is a small gem in East Harlem. Thank you guys for a wonderful fried basil rice and shrimp pad thai. Now we do not have to travel to Queens for good Thai
Huge fan of this place. Small menu, owner-chef makes everything to order. Hes a wizard and the food is fantastic. Not your typical Thai spot.
Best Thai food in town
Wow! It’s amazing to have a place like this in the neighborhood. It’s great food at a super reasonable price and it’s THE MOST vegan/vegetarian friendly East Asian restaurant I have ever been to. The owner/chef is also very very nice. Highly recommend.
** I ordered takeout, so maybe that explains my bad review (I doubt it though*After looking at all the positive reviews(from here, articles, yelp, etc) I was excited to try this spot. I ordered the coconut milk noodles and southern fried chicken. One word truly sums up what the meal was: Tasteless. There was absolutely zero flavor to almost everything I got.The fried chicken was the biggest disappointment. It tasted like it had all the flavor was surgically removed from the chicken. The breading tasted like cardboard and the chicken itself has zero seasoning on it(not even salt and pepper!). It was also incredibly dry, as in not even a sliver of moisture/juiciness in the chicken at all. IThe noodles were not any better. Im a fan of vermicelli noodles and have gotten it from numerous places and these are far an away the worst Ive had. The coconut milk broth tasted like coconut though, so I guess thats a positive.I really dont want/like giving negative reviews and perhaps this place is different as a dine-inn experience but I really cant fathom how it would be any better.
Awesome environment and super welcoming service. The food was fresh and yummy. Will definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends. Reasonable prices and generous portions. Great job.
Great service and thai iced tea - also, Devocion beans but really expertly pulled espresso.Music and decor is super tastyso is the food - very kind, friendly people here.
I love the food I give it 5 stars
Came to this place not knowing what to expect. The chef himself came to the table. I love that contact, it feels like home cooking.I had the fried chicken and the Green curry which was amazing.
Cute place that remain me when I was in Thailand but food is so so, my fried rice was extremely salty but my friend soap was good.
The food is delicious and the people are very accommodating when we come with our toddler. He loves the Pad Thai.
I really enjoyed their food and customer service, awesome area next to my apartment. The staff members are always welcoming. Will come back again.
Shrimp and rice is very good fried chicken good also very friendly owner my son has been coming here since they opened .
Food was very good. Its a small place only 3 tables. The 3 of enjoyed all dishes.
The coconut milk noodle with crabmeat is my personal favorite. The owners are pretty chill and down to earth too!
Awesome food and great service from just one man! Love the skater vibe to the outdoor dining.
Fantastic authentic Thai food, great atmosphere and the staff is kind and warm. Love this place
Amazing Place. Small but the atmosphere is nice. And the cook is great as well.
Delicious Thai Street food! Very homey atmosphere.
Place is great and food is really good. Pat is really passionate about his food and the whole experience
Best Thai food I had in nyc!
This spot never fails to deliver. They serve fantastic food for affordable pricing, there are no long waits even when the spot is loaded.
Small place with an incredibly authentic atmosphere. Quaint selection of thrifted clothes available, and of course, stellar food and drink
Went with wife and son. Food was great. Very authentic.
This place is amazing!!!!!!!! My new go to spot. The food is made with love. ❤️🥰🙌🏻thank you
Didn’t do it for me. I didn’t even want to finish what I ordered.
The food was nice and the presentation was cool too. Ill be coming back for sure
Simple good food. Sometimes comfort food from another culture is still comfort food for me.
Had a great time here with Juan
Very good!
Im a regular. The Khao mun gei and pad Thai are to die for.
Great authentic thai food
Excellent food. Try it. Period.
Good food, friendly staff
Awesome chicken spot
Small in side but large in taste
None of the food had any flavor
Love this place. Nice and cozy
Banging street food
Wow! This place is special.
Little Pricey for neighborhood but ok
Wonderful service and good food
Amazing, stylish, little hole in the wall
Havent been there yet.
New, reasonable and local
Excellent thats all!!!!!!
Just like Thailand
Delicius
Great place to eat
Very good!
Fresh and delicious!
Very tasty.
NICE ATMOPHERE !
A must try!!!
Great place!
Total reviews rating 4.6
110 Reviews for Bangklyn East Harlem 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-03What a gem in east Harlem! We came here for the food but found some amazing clothing and great music. Curry is light but flavorful, papaya salad is way beyond delicious!! Will def come back to try all the food on the menu.
Review №2
2022-04-09Delicious home-made style Thai cuisine! The chef was a bit curt, but because he was busy with cooking and taking orders. Food was good and price was reasonable. Satisfying experience overall!
Review №3
2022-04-01I love their vegan morning market noodle (mushrooms topped) it’s flavorful, savory and warm. Everyone I took to Bangklyn loves the dish as much as I do!!!
Review №4
2022-09-03Streaming loud Thai/Khmer music, lots of spicy aromas, SE Asian logod clothings, mismatched furniture pieces, somewhat grumpy but helpful cook. Brings me back to Cambodia or Thailand! Lots of comfort foods youd get at street / market stalls. Food is very spicy (heat and flavor) and not sugar-heavy like many Thai restaurants unfortunately like to do. Love the market noodle (a bit more greasy than I like but its good) and the Khao Mun Gai (chicken rice). Thai iced tea is wonderful. As of Aug 2022, skip the Vietnamese coffee. I really love this place!
Review №5
2021-01-19Bangklyn has to be one of my favorite places to eat Thai food! Everything so delicious and is worth the trip every time 🤩 Last time I went, my family got their amazing fried chicken ( the sauce that comes with it is as amazing too!), Shrimp pad Thai, red curry, and their morning market noodle! All were VERY TASTY 😋 Nothing here disappoints! The Thai ice tea is also a favorite of mine! I would recommend it to anyone who comes! Although not shown, the fried rice is also super good! My favorite dish has to be the pad Thai though! For anyone deciding to come here (even though it’s a bit far), just know that it will definitely be the worth the trip 🤗
Review №6
2021-11-29My favorite Thai food in Harlem. The tamarind coconut milk noodles is amazing. If you like crab get it!! Its amazing with crab🦀
Review №7
2022-08-26Sitting at Bangklyn always makes me miss sitting at any number of stalls in Southeast Asia. The atmosphere, and flavors, bring so many pleasant memories rushing back.
Review №8
2022-06-02Amazing one-man shop. Fried chicken was out of this world. Ambiance managed to be both cool and authentic. Would be great for a unique date or a small group dinner. Will definitely go back.
Review №9
2022-08-25Best green curry I’ve ever had!The curry had a smoky eggplant flavor, this was definitely made fresh! Not too spicy or sweet. Generous portion. Had the tofu.
Review №10
2021-06-27🍗 @bangklyn is East Harlem’s go-to Thai restaurant and vintage store. A modern interpretation of classic dishes by the coolest man in all of El Barrio, author of a fried chicken that always hits and owner of many, many fly fits. 10/10