Best Thai Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Khaosan
Modern Thai with strong vegetarian options and more regionally expressive dishes.
Notable Picks
#1
Khaosan
8.7
Khaosan brings a slightly more polished, ingredient-focused approach to Thai on Montague, with an emphasis on vegetarian-friendly options and upgraded classics. Dishes like curry dumplings, khao soi, and garlic udon with hanger steak show more regional nuance than the average neighborhood spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry Dumplings, Khao Soi Chicken, Garlic Udon Hanger Beef
What makes it special: Modern Thai with strong vegetarian options and more regionally expressive dishes.
8.6
Elephant District sits by Brooklyn Bridge Park with a Bangkok street-food–inspired menu and cocktails that make it feel like a mini night out. Signature plates like Moo Krob Krapow and Brooklyn Bridge Pad Thai lean richer and more composed than typical takeout fare, with pricing to match the waterfront location.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moo Krob Krapow, Brooklyn Bridge Pad Thai, Khao Soi Duck
What makes it special: Bangkok-inspired street food with serious cocktails just steps from the waterfront.
8.5
Lemongrass Brooklyn is a busy Court Street staple where classic Thai curries, noodles, and small plates are dialed up with a slightly modern presentation. With a big menu, halal and vegan options, and steady crowds at lunch and dinner, it’s one of the most reliable all-round Thai experiences in 11201.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice, Crispy Duck Bao
What makes it special: High-volume Court Street Thai with broad appeal and serious menu range.
#4
Zabb PuTawn
8.5
Zabb PuTawn focuses on Northern and Isaan Thai flavors, bringing bolder, spicier plates to Court Street than most local menus. Chef-driven specials like award-winning Gaeng Hunglay ribs and Chiang Mai–style curries make it a destination when you want something more regional than pad thai and green curry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gaeng Hunglay Ribs, Kow Soi Gai, Kor Moo Yang
What makes it special: Northern and Isaan dishes, including an award-winning Hunglay curry rib plate.
#5
Joya
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Trendy Table Hotspots
Happy Hour Hotspots
Joya is a long-running Court Street standby known for loud energy, big portions, and some of the most affordable sit-down Thai in the area. It’s more about fast-moving plates of noodles and curries than refinement, which is exactly why neighborhood regulars keep packing the room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Spicy Noodle, Pad See Yue
What makes it special: Loud, crowded, wallet-friendly Thai that feels built for repeat visits.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Thai Sidewalk is a DUMBO street cart near the waterfront turning out quick rice and noodle plates for office workers and visitors. It’s a pure counter-service setup, but dishes like pad see ew and a surprisingly generous lobster roll make it one of the most compelling low-cost Thai options in the ZIP.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Lobster Roll
What makes it special: A waterfront-adjacent Thai cart serving legit stir-fries and an overstuffed lobster roll.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Lantern Thai Kitchen has been serving Brooklyn Heights for nearly two decades with a broad menu of curries, noodles, and a surprisingly strong bar program. The dim, brick-lined room leans a bit moodier, making it a neighborhood move for casual dates or cocktails plus pad thai.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pineapple Roasted Duck, Crispy Basil Duck, Pad Thai
What makes it special: Longstanding neighborhood Thai with a moody room and cocktail-friendly menu.