My go to lunch spot in Carroll Gardens. Fast, reliable service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsay Moore
We have gotten takeout from Boran for years and always loved it, and of course in person is just that much better. I think we've never gotten the same thing twice and still everything is incredible. I appreciate the butterfly iced tea as a non -alcoholic accompaniment to the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ilan Strauss
Not bad, not amazing. Chef seems a bit lazy. The tom kha was a can of coconut milk with tough chicken. The main wasn’t bad. Sweet chilli sauce straight out the bottle. Wouldn’t come back. Like most Thai places in nyc = dead average.
belkys c patino f
If you like Thai food and spicy food, this is the perfect place to make this combination... good presentation and exciting flavors, nice restaurant and good attention
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YS ___
Very delicious and good service.Thanks for the recommendations to the waiter, the appetizer chicken kebabs with peanut sauce are very tasty, but I chose spicy pasta for myself, I didn't know it was spicy .Please warn customers about the spiciness of the dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jacqueline Dilone
Horrible Customer Service & Discriminatory Practices
As a 40-year resident of this neighborhood, I’ve had my fair share of dining experiences across Brooklyn and beyond. I’ve been a loyal customer of Barren Thai on Court Street, regularly ordering meals totaling over $70 per order. While I’ve appreciated their food in the past, their customer service has reached an unacceptable low.
There were one or two instances where the order was incorrect. I returned the food—politely and within reason. Since then, this restaurant has refused to deliver to me, despite the fact that I live literally one block away. Their decision seems personal, petty, and outright discriminatory. I’ve never encountered such treatment from any other restaurant in the area.
To refuse service to a loyal, paying customer simply because they expected accuracy in their order is both unprofessional and offensive. This is not how you treat neighbors in a community, especially one as tight-knit as ours.
I’m deeply disgusted by how they run their business and will no longer be supporting them. There are many better Thai spots in Brooklyn that not only serve great food but treat their customers with the respect they deserve. Barren Thai should take a serious look at their customer service practices—or they’ll continue losing the very community they depend on.
Service: 1
Ashley Ramnarain
This restaurant has been a favorite of mine for a while. They have the best fish dishes. The servers are kind and I feel comfortable eating alone (introvert friendly establishment). I’ve been here a few times and I know I will continue to do so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jiawei Zhou
Super authentic and insanely delicious Thai food with unbeatable value. Easily my #1 Thai spot in NYC. Many dishes are unique to this place—you won’t find them elsewhere. No reason not to give 5 stars!
We ordered the Goong Chae Nam Pla, Pineapple Curry with Shrimp, and a Tom Yum Soup.
Goong Chae Nam Pla – Lightly cooked fresh shrimp topped with a house-made spicy and tangy seafood sauce, served over a bed of lettuce, bitter melon, garlic slices, and mint. The staff told us to eat everything together in one bite, and we struggled a bit to scoop it all up at once—but the moment we did, it made total sense. Each ingredient played its perfect role: the sauce was slightly sour and decently spicy (but not overwhelming—it was the kind of heat that clears your mind in the best way). The shrimp were super fresh and springy, and the garlic, mint, and bitter melon added a clean, refreshing layer after the spice, while the lettuce gave it a crisp, sweet finish. There were six shrimp, and the two of us couldn’t stop—one after another until they were gone. So good!
Pineapple Curry with Shrimp – A must-order every time we come here. This sweet, tangy, and spicy pineapple curry goes perfectly with rice. We first tried it because it was served inside a real pineapple, but after one bite, we were hooked. If we didn’t have other dishes to try, we could easily order two servings and waddle home happy.
Tom Yum Soup – Nothing much to say except: perfectly authentic. The mushrooms, shrimp, and squid were all incredibly fresh. It was bright, flavorful, and whetted our appetite right away.
We ended up getting the Mango Sticky Rice—it’s hands-down the best mango sticky rice we’ve had in New York. Several times before we had come in and been told it wasn’t available that day because the mangoes didn’t meet their quality standards. Surprising for such a small restaurant, but they clearly take their ingredients seriously. The mango was fresh and fragrant, the coconut milk was just the right amount and sweetness. We were too busy being amazed by how good it was to even talk—just bite after bite of pure joy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Walker
My family and I came here, and we all loved the mushroom appetizer, arguably the best appetizer we have had ever. The food was incredible and the outdoor dining space was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why can I eat so much
Very tasty. Could be one of the best rice noodles I had. Also the dried flower (looks like dried black grass) is also very tasty and chewy. Asked waitress and it is called red cotton tree flower. Will try that at home too
Ordered delivery , found large chunks of plastic in my fried calamari 4/27/25.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jiang Lam
Boran is always my go to whenever I’m craving authentic Thai food. I truly believe their secret ingredient is love in all their dishes. There’s a taste of love in the way they plate and prepare their dishes. The plates and silverware’s are beyond cute! My go to is always anything from their fried fish option. I love the way it’s off the bone and easy to eat. Their Pad Thai never disappoints either!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Appetizer Platter
Andrew Crowe
Incredible Pad Thai 😘🤌🏼
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Silverman
Soo good. Definitely coming back. Everything tasted super fresh. We recommend the honey pork, dumplings, and garlic duck. They give you generous portions as well (we ate some of the food before picturing)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guanzhu Mou
BE AWARE!!! This happened to me, the place altered the tip amount without my consent after I signed my bill. This is completely unacceptable. I strongly advise take picture of the receipt. I won't returning after this experience.
My go to lunch spot in Carroll Gardens. Fast, reliable service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have gotten takeout from Boran for years and always loved it, and of course in person is just that much better. I think we've never gotten the same thing twice and still everything is incredible. I appreciate the butterfly iced tea as a non -alcoholic accompaniment to the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not bad, not amazing. Chef seems a bit lazy. The tom kha was a can of coconut milk with tough chicken. The main wasn’t bad. Sweet chilli sauce straight out the bottle. Wouldn’t come back. Like most Thai places in nyc = dead average.
If you like Thai food and spicy food, this is the perfect place to make this combination... good presentation and exciting flavors, nice restaurant and good attention
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious and good service.Thanks for the recommendations to the waiter, the appetizer chicken kebabs with peanut sauce are very tasty, but I chose spicy pasta for myself, I didn't know it was spicy .Please warn customers about the spiciness of the dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Horrible Customer Service & Discriminatory Practices
As a 40-year resident of this neighborhood, I’ve had my fair share of dining experiences across Brooklyn and beyond. I’ve been a loyal customer of Barren Thai on Court Street, regularly ordering meals totaling over $70 per order. While I’ve appreciated their food in the past, their customer service has reached an unacceptable low.
There were one or two instances where the order was incorrect. I returned the food—politely and within reason. Since then, this restaurant has refused to deliver to me, despite the fact that I live literally one block away. Their decision seems personal, petty, and outright discriminatory. I’ve never encountered such treatment from any other restaurant in the area.
To refuse service to a loyal, paying customer simply because they expected accuracy in their order is both unprofessional and offensive. This is not how you treat neighbors in a community, especially one as tight-knit as ours.
I’m deeply disgusted by how they run their business and will no longer be supporting them. There are many better Thai spots in Brooklyn that not only serve great food but treat their customers with the respect they deserve. Barren Thai should take a serious look at their customer service practices—or they’ll continue losing the very community they depend on.
Service: 1
This restaurant has been a favorite of mine for a while. They have the best fish dishes. The servers are kind and I feel comfortable eating alone (introvert friendly establishment). I’ve been here a few times and I know I will continue to do so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super authentic and insanely delicious Thai food with unbeatable value. Easily my #1 Thai spot in NYC. Many dishes are unique to this place—you won’t find them elsewhere. No reason not to give 5 stars!
We ordered the Goong Chae Nam Pla, Pineapple Curry with Shrimp, and a Tom Yum Soup.
Goong Chae Nam Pla – Lightly cooked fresh shrimp topped with a house-made spicy and tangy seafood sauce, served over a bed of lettuce, bitter melon, garlic slices, and mint. The staff told us to eat everything together in one bite, and we struggled a bit to scoop it all up at once—but the moment we did, it made total sense. Each ingredient played its perfect role: the sauce was slightly sour and decently spicy (but not overwhelming—it was the kind of heat that clears your mind in the best way). The shrimp were super fresh and springy, and the garlic, mint, and bitter melon added a clean, refreshing layer after the spice, while the lettuce gave it a crisp, sweet finish. There were six shrimp, and the two of us couldn’t stop—one after another until they were gone. So good!
Pineapple Curry with Shrimp – A must-order every time we come here. This sweet, tangy, and spicy pineapple curry goes perfectly with rice. We first tried it because it was served inside a real pineapple, but after one bite, we were hooked. If we didn’t have other dishes to try, we could easily order two servings and waddle home happy.
Tom Yum Soup – Nothing much to say except: perfectly authentic. The mushrooms, shrimp, and squid were all incredibly fresh. It was bright, flavorful, and whetted our appetite right away.
We ended up getting the Mango Sticky Rice—it’s hands-down the best mango sticky rice we’ve had in New York. Several times before we had come in and been told it wasn’t available that day because the mangoes didn’t meet their quality standards. Surprising for such a small restaurant, but they clearly take their ingredients seriously. The mango was fresh and fragrant, the coconut milk was just the right amount and sweetness. We were too busy being amazed by how good it was to even talk—just bite after bite of pure joy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I came here, and we all loved the mushroom appetizer, arguably the best appetizer we have had ever. The food was incredible and the outdoor dining space was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty. Could be one of the best rice noodles I had. Also the dried flower (looks like dried black grass) is also very tasty and chewy. Asked waitress and it is called red cotton tree flower. Will try that at home too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Ordered delivery , found large chunks of plastic in my fried calamari 4/27/25.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Boran is always my go to whenever I’m craving authentic Thai food. I truly believe their secret ingredient is love in all their dishes. There’s a taste of love in the way they plate and prepare their dishes. The plates and silverware’s are beyond cute! My go to is always anything from their fried fish option. I love the way it’s off the bone and easy to eat. Their Pad Thai never disappoints either!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Appetizer Platter
Incredible Pad Thai 😘🤌🏼
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soo good. Definitely coming back. Everything tasted super fresh. We recommend the honey pork, dumplings, and garlic duck. They give you generous portions as well (we ate some of the food before picturing)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
BE AWARE!!! This happened to me, the place altered the tip amount without my consent after I signed my bill. This is completely unacceptable. I strongly advise take picture of the receipt. I won't returning after this experience.
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