Malcolm Thaxton
Bangklyn is one of Harlems’s quiet gems – casual, intimate and creative space. The spring rolls were crisp and golden, chicken was tender and marinated with intention. Pad Thai was well balanced, crushed peanuts give it the perfect texture. Highly recommend ✅
… morevivi Chanle
This Thai spot is consistently amazing. The food comes out super fast, and it’s always packed with flavor.
There’s only one chef running the whole place—he handles both the kitchen and front of house. He looks pretty serious, and I swear new customers always get a little intimidated by him
My friends and I jokingly call him “the angry Thai chef” —but honestly, his cooking is beyond legit.
The dishes have real wok hei (that delicious smoky stir-fry flavor!), and everything is absolutely spot-on.
Sitting inside the restaurant felt like I was instantly transported back to Bangkok—same taste, same music, same vibe.
The decor is kind of retro, and you can tell the chef put a lot of heart into the place. He seems like someone with a lot of stories, quietly taking care of his little hidden gem.
You have to give this place a try. Don’t be scared off by his serious face—he’s a genius in the kitchen.
Highly recommend the chicken rice bowl—it comes with a side of soup too.
Just a heads-up: the Thai iced tea doesn’t come with milk and is super sweet, so order with caution
But overall, this place is full of charm. If you take your time and really savor the food, it’s basically like taking a quick trip to Bangkok without leaving town
… moreEran Zelixon
Best Thai food I’ve ever had! One man, Pat, does it all: the cooking, bussing, cashiering… This man knows how to combine flavors!! He also plays great music and sells from a small collection of uncommon vintage clothing. There are only four tables, making Bangklyn a true hidden gem.
… moreJames Polhemus
Bangklyn is a breath of fresh air in a city full of fast casual pop ups.
Other have commented how authentic the food is. I am neither Thai, nor have I ever been to Thailand, but the food here tastes like what I imagine a home cooked meal would be like. I had the morning noodles and they were fantastic!
… moreTed Weitz MD
WOW—last night, I had to have some Thai. My body was craving for some Green Curry. Some Papaya salad. I had the need…
Google said Bangklyn, . I never heard of it before. I checked the reviews—authentic, bold, truly Thai. That’s all the review I needed
Yummmmm, It was . Absolutely amazing.
Incredible chef-owner
Huge plates, even bigger flavors
Green curry with crab meat
Som Tam with fresh papaya
This place is a must-visit. A true hidden gem
… moreJira Sai
As someone who grew up in Thailand, this place feels like a local corner diner with varieties of comfort food. The owner is really intentional about everything he does and offer the highest quality of meals without msg. Will def be back!
… moreMarisa Gingello
unique hole in the wall spot with great food. one man show and it’s such a cozy intimate vibe. food was amazing!
… moreSvitanna Dark
The owner or whoever is standing behind the counter & taking orders clearly is a disrespectful & dishonest person. I came in & orderedFried Chicken rice that was advertised online with a free soup for $16. When I ordered (& the actual process wasn’t easy either because the man spoke very poor English or at least pretended that he did & was grimacing at me clearly showing disrespect). I’d never come here if not for my sick daughter who requested this restaurant because I already had a negative experience with this guy several years ago when I asked him a simple question whether they used MSG & he verbally bullied me. When I came to pick up the order, I paid & walked out. When I looked at the bag there was no soup inside. I went back to the guy & said that online it clearly showed that there was free soup as a side. I’m broken English he said: “Ok, you want soup, I’ll give you soup”. Today I checked my account & saw an extra charge of $18. He basically added the charge on his own. What a scam. And I’m not sure if he’s treating everyone like this or just random Caucasian women like me.
… moreMariana Botero
This place is my fav Thai restaurant in town it was my first visit and can’t wait to come back beats every other place!
… moreSumana L
I can’t believe that this restaurant has existed the food and the vibe here make me feel miss my small town in Thailand feel like I’m home, All foods make through by chef inspiration and his passion is so strong and taste so good same as like your mom did. You must come and try, I try mushroom morning soup, fried cabbage, Kari Crab meat, Fried chicken also crab fried rice. Will definitely coming back and try everything on the menu!
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