I keep saying that the quality of Thai food all over the city has drastically improved in the last few years. And now we get one of the best restaurants yet.
It’s not surprising that Untable has popped up on a few food critics’ best of the year lists (it may just be on mine as well).
This neighborhood spot in a residential part of Brooklyn is cozy and refined with unique takes on classic Isan dishes comes from previous chefs from both Somtum Der and Ugly Baby.
I was drawn to the already infamous WHAT THE HELL!! Fried Rice, however I was not in the mood for a face-melting twelve chili pepper dish like the fried rice (although I will certainly be trying it another time), so I sat at the lovely bar and took the bartenders advice by ordering the best crab dish I’ve had possibly in my life.
The plump fritters were stuffed with an abundance of creamy crab meat filling. The greaseless orbs were ever so lightly fried and topped with some crispy lemongrass threads and makrut lime leaves. Flavorwise, this was absolutely phenomenal – touching on all the balanced flavors that Thai food is known for.
Underneath the croquettes was a brilliant refined sauce made of a sour/herbal/spicy/sweet tom yum puree. I quickly cleaned the plate and craved another three portions.
I restrained myself, but I am overjoyed to know we have such brilliant, delicious Thai food that is firing on all cylinders throughout the city. We are luckier than ever before. Price: $19
| UNTABLE |
| 529 Henry Street (between Union and Sackett Street), Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (347) 529-4974 |
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