Was denied service only being a table of one. Such bullshit as I’ve heard this place is pretty good but guess I won’t know. Hostess was very rude when I asked as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
M Chu
4.3 stars. Birthday dinner for our son and couldn’t have picked a cooler spot! Located in a questionable neighborhood from our trek out there, Mao Mao is a gem in the rough. We actually walked past it and had to double back. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be solid.
Started with a Thai Iced Tea ($7), Khao Kriap aka Shrimp Chips ($5), Pik Gai Zaap aka Wings ($11) and Kung Sam Rot aka Fried Shrimp ($12). All were brought out shortly. Shrimp chips were good though small in size. Wings were small as well but had nice seasoning. The fried shrimp were very good and super crispy!
We all ended up ordering Khao Soi for our entrees. Yes, we are HUGE fans of this most delicious Northern Thai noodle dish. Our birthday boy added some extra egg noodles (+$6) which filled him up.
Note that they do not have dessert here so any sweet cravings will have to be filled elsewhere. Very friendly employees who work well together to keep things moving smoothly throughout the restaurant.
All-in with tip for dinner was right at $160.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
James Everett
Loved this spot! We came for NYE for a quick dinner - the service was excellent and the dishes were perfect (we got the mango appetizer twice). The vibe is great, service was quick and friendly, and the aesthetics are engrossing. Had a great time and will be back - thanks to the team!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ariana kane
Love this place tried some New kinds of Thai food can’t wait to bring my friends when they Mike was so kind thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel Zuzelski
The shirmp tempura coconut milk curry was hot and savory. A lot of soju cocktail options. Cool vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Hen Shabtay
Delicious and authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S P
The best local spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sasha Morsmith
Bizarre seating and tables. Very good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dhwani Shrivastava
uncomfortable chairs. nice food. 10/10 for vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Shan Siddiqui
I wanted to like this restaurant, but they carelessly charged my credit card twice, and when I tried calling them to get the issue resolved, they never picked up the phone. Very unprofessional. Eventually I had to dispute the double charge with my bank. The food is decent, and the place definitely has a unique vibe, but I would recommend either paying in cash or monitoring your card transactions very closely if you end up using your card.
The best food and drinks with the coolest interiors and music. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laine Dirnberger
Somehow stumbled upon this hidden gem. It was such a joy to eat here! The seating and tables definitely vary, so it might be a little awkward to eat and drink depending on where you sit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Silver
BE AWARE: they don’t seat tables if you arrive less than an hour before closing.
Two of us got off the train midway home to grab a quick dinner around 10:40 PM. We’ve been to this place plenty of times before—always loved the food and the vibe.
But this time, we were told we could only order food to go. The restaurant is open until 11:30 PM, and there were still several tables eating and drinking. I double-checked what time they seat the last table, and the waitress told me: 10:30 PM—a full hour before closing.
That’s wild, especially since the kitchen was still taking to-go orders and they serve everything on plastic plates anyway.
Feels like broken logic—or maybe just lazy Gen Z staff who didn’t care about an extra $20 in tips. Idk. Either way, decided to spend my money elsewhere—NYC has plenty of cool spots that still care about customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Debisree Ray
This Thai restaurant in the Broadway, Brooklyn area is truly unique. We stopped in for dinner around 9 PM, and as expected in New York, parking was tricky—we ended up parking about half a mile away and walking.
The ambiance stood out immediately: very dimly lit, almost to the point where you could barely see your food, with low, close-set tables and eclectic décor. A Thai movie was projected on a big screen (without sound), which added to the charm. However, we were seated next to a rack filled with condiments, possibly fish sauce, which gave off a strong odor that was a little distracting.
For appetizers, we tried the steamed dumplings (shumai style), stuffed with chicken and shrimp. They arrived hot, juicy, and perfectly steamed, with a light soy-based dipping sauce—simple but excellent. For my main, I ordered my go-to Thai dish: minced meat with basil, served with rice. The portion was generous enough that I had leftovers for lunch the next day. It was flavorful, though I wished for a bit more chili heat and a stronger punch of basil. A fried egg on top would have been the perfect touch but was missing. My husband chose a soupy noodle dish with a curry-like broth and chicken. The broth was mild but aromatic, the chicken tender, and the fried noodles added nice texture. The menu itself was fairly small but thoughtfully curated, with some interesting options like Wagyu beef.
Overall, despite the very dim lighting and the occasional strong condiment smell, the food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I’d recommend this spot for anyone looking for a slightly off-beat but tasty Thai dining experience in Brooklyn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Henry Caballero
Super delicious. Great appetizers. Authentic AND spicy. Don't say you went unless you have some Ya Dong. Loved the atmosphere - peep everyone's photos.
Was denied service only being a table of one. Such bullshit as I’ve heard this place is pretty good but guess I won’t know. Hostess was very rude when I asked as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
4.3 stars. Birthday dinner for our son and couldn’t have picked a cooler spot! Located in a questionable neighborhood from our trek out there, Mao Mao is a gem in the rough. We actually walked past it and had to double back. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be solid.
Started with a Thai Iced Tea ($7), Khao Kriap aka Shrimp Chips ($5), Pik Gai Zaap aka Wings ($11) and Kung Sam Rot aka Fried Shrimp ($12). All were brought out shortly. Shrimp chips were good though small in size. Wings were small as well but had nice seasoning. The fried shrimp were very good and super crispy!
We all ended up ordering Khao Soi for our entrees. Yes, we are HUGE fans of this most delicious Northern Thai noodle dish. Our birthday boy added some extra egg noodles (+$6) which filled him up.
Note that they do not have dessert here so any sweet cravings will have to be filled elsewhere. Very friendly employees who work well together to keep things moving smoothly throughout the restaurant.
All-in with tip for dinner was right at $160.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Loved this spot! We came for NYE for a quick dinner - the service was excellent and the dishes were perfect (we got the mango appetizer twice). The vibe is great, service was quick and friendly, and the aesthetics are engrossing. Had a great time and will be back - thanks to the team!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place tried some New kinds of Thai food can’t wait to bring my friends when they Mike was so kind thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The shirmp tempura coconut milk curry was hot and savory. A lot of soju cocktail options. Cool vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Delicious and authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best local spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bizarre seating and tables. Very good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
uncomfortable chairs. nice food. 10/10 for vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
I wanted to like this restaurant, but they carelessly charged my credit card twice, and when I tried calling them to get the issue resolved, they never picked up the phone. Very unprofessional. Eventually I had to dispute the double charge with my bank. The food is decent, and the place definitely has a unique vibe, but I would recommend either paying in cash or monitoring your card transactions very closely if you end up using your card.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The best food and drinks with the coolest interiors and music. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Somehow stumbled upon this hidden gem. It was such a joy to eat here! The seating and tables definitely vary, so it might be a little awkward to eat and drink depending on where you sit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BE AWARE: they don’t seat tables if you arrive less than an hour before closing.
Two of us got off the train midway home to grab a quick dinner around 10:40 PM. We’ve been to this place plenty of times before—always loved the food and the vibe.
But this time, we were told we could only order food to go. The restaurant is open until 11:30 PM, and there were still several tables eating and drinking. I double-checked what time they seat the last table, and the waitress told me: 10:30 PM—a full hour before closing.
That’s wild, especially since the kitchen was still taking to-go orders and they serve everything on plastic plates anyway.
Feels like broken logic—or maybe just lazy Gen Z staff who didn’t care about an extra $20 in tips. Idk. Either way, decided to spend my money elsewhere—NYC has plenty of cool spots that still care about customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
This Thai restaurant in the Broadway, Brooklyn area is truly unique. We stopped in for dinner around 9 PM, and as expected in New York, parking was tricky—we ended up parking about half a mile away and walking.
The ambiance stood out immediately: very dimly lit, almost to the point where you could barely see your food, with low, close-set tables and eclectic décor. A Thai movie was projected on a big screen (without sound), which added to the charm. However, we were seated next to a rack filled with condiments, possibly fish sauce, which gave off a strong odor that was a little distracting.
For appetizers, we tried the steamed dumplings (shumai style), stuffed with chicken and shrimp. They arrived hot, juicy, and perfectly steamed, with a light soy-based dipping sauce—simple but excellent. For my main, I ordered my go-to Thai dish: minced meat with basil, served with rice. The portion was generous enough that I had leftovers for lunch the next day. It was flavorful, though I wished for a bit more chili heat and a stronger punch of basil. A fried egg on top would have been the perfect touch but was missing. My husband chose a soupy noodle dish with a curry-like broth and chicken. The broth was mild but aromatic, the chicken tender, and the fried noodles added nice texture. The menu itself was fairly small but thoughtfully curated, with some interesting options like Wagyu beef.
Overall, despite the very dim lighting and the occasional strong condiment smell, the food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I’d recommend this spot for anyone looking for a slightly off-beat but tasty Thai dining experience in Brooklyn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Super delicious. Great appetizers. Authentic AND spicy. Don't say you went unless you have some Ya Dong. Loved the atmosphere - peep everyone's photos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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