Best Thai Restaurants in Dumbo
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Elephant District
Bangkok-inspired street food with serious cocktails just steps from the waterfront.
Notable Picks
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
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.