Now, as most local Thai food lovers know, you’ve got to trek over to Sripraphai in Queens if you want the real deal. We haven’t had found any restaurants in Brooklyn that compare, though we do like Em Thai at 278 Smith Street — where they serve a few dishes that venture beyond the basics. Their crispy and spicy Duck Basil is always a winner; another house specialty involves panang curry is poured over grilled shrimp and buttery avocado slices; and the Pad Kee Mao (super spicy noodles) never disappoints. The delivery is almost instantaneous — we once received a meal in seven minutes flat (no joke) — but the restaurant’s mod decor and friendly servers make it worth stopping in now and then. Of course, that’s just one neighborhood spot. The photo above was shot at Nana (155 5th Avenue in Park Slope), which we’ve also heard good things about. Any other recommendations for neighborhood Thai joints? Or perhaps somebody can point out a few dishes at local spots that will help us Sripraphai fans stave off another journey to Queens?
Photo by Brooklyn Hilary