Thai 86 Cafe
This restaurant is closed!
Contact Info:
Address: 8619 5th Ave
City: Brooklyn, NY
Zip: 11209
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Phone: (718) 238-3303
Food Info:
Cuisine:
Thai
2nd Cuisine:
Family Friendly
Takeout:
Yes
Delivery:
Yes
Payment:
Accepts Credit Cards
Cititour Review:
Ever notice how some locations never seem to take off. Up until now, this was one of them. It started out as a Chinese restaurant, later as a short-lived Chinese buffet, only to be transformed once again into a Chinese/Sushi combo. So, when it became a Thai restaurant, I was a reluctant to give it a shot. I'm glad I did.
Unlike many Thai restaurants that give up bold flavors to accomodate a broader audience, Thai 86 Cafe has not. A summer roll of shrimp, ramen and fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper came with a flavorful peanut sauce spiked with chili and worthy of a repeat performance. Chicken satay fresh off the grill arrived piping hot with a nice char, and something called Moo Ping made with marinated pork was accompanied with a deep-fried, sticky rice ball that gave the dish some crunch. It's served with a pungent tasting chili-lime sauce.
You could get lost in the menu here. We counted more than 100 different dishes, like crispy pork belly with bell pepper and basil in a chili paste, and charcoal-grilled shell steak topped with peanut sauce and pickled cucumber salad. The special this day was a whole red snapper with cilantro in a spicy chili sauce at half the price. Roasted duck is served nearly a dozen different ways. There are also numerous noodle dishes, including traditional Pad Thai, along with Thai curries. Most are served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork or shrimp.
Thai 86 Cafe has a lot going for it, including friendly service. Hopefully, it will have some staying power.
Review By: Thomas Rafael
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