Planet Thailand
Brooklyn, NY 11211-2921
Phone: (718) 599-5758
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street
- Directions:
- L at Bedford Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Thai Food 2005
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:30am
Editorial Review for Planet Thailand – by Jeff Backhaus
The Scene
Dark, loud and adorned with arty objects, this huge industrial space is packed every night. While the three frenetic kitchens seem to work according to the motto "serving Williamsburg one plate at a time" (with less-than-enthusiastic servers), all is forgiven when the astonishingly low check comes.
The Food
Most restaurants with more than 250 items on the regular menu don't do any of them particularly well. Neither do most restaurants that try tackling Thai, sushi and hibachi. But with a bite of tangy tamarind-fried squid, and a sip of steaming miso, you'll find Planet Thailand a welcome exception to both of these rules. Consistently satisfying versions of Thai staples like pad Thai and curry dishes arrive in generous portions. The sushi is fresh and basic, but other Japanese dishes, like wasabi shumai and seafood udon, fill the creative gap.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThere's plenty of space at the bar and lounge where folks sip specialty cocktails and Brooklyn Brewery's beer.
Where to SitThere's a small, windowless room toward the back that's available for private parties.
User Reviews for Planet Thailand
07/19/2008 Posted by worshma
This is the second time in three years that Planet Thailand had to close its doors dure to health code violation. You would think they learned their lesson the first time.
Pros: Generally good thai food
Cons: Health code violations, and horrible service
02/03/2008 Posted by lovelorn
I will say the food is good but I have been there 4 times and only once was the service good and that was when it was REALLY slow. They act like you are a big pain in the butt if you ask where your drinks are after you have been sitting there for 20 min. You will be lucky if your food comes out in order let alone together. I have NEVER been to a place where they just do not care about the service at all. It's a shame because the food is good, but after this last time (They forgot a order and then got rude when we asked about it) I don't see myself going again.
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