Thai-American diner w/ viral smash burgers & authentic street eats. Old-school vibes, must-try dishes.
Morgan Carter explores Little Grenjai, a Bedford-Stuyvesant Thai-American diner renowned for its viral smash burgers, revealing a diverse menu of Thai street eats that make it a must-visit beyond its popular lunch offerings.
This Thai-American diner in Bed-Stuy is more than just its viral smash burgers. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by a classic diner ambiance that perfectly complements a diverse menu of Thai street eats. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a leisurely dinner, expect expertly crafted dishes designed for sharing and a truly memorable culinary experience.
This Thai-American diner offers a diverse menu that goes beyond its famous viral smash burgers, which are only available during lunch. The dinner menu features a range of Thai street food, including highly recommended dishes like Peek Gai Tod Wings with tamarind glaze, Crispy Rice Salad, and The Pad Cha Clam Toast. The Krapow Smash Burger is a standout, praised for its complex flavors. While most dishes are well-received, some found the Thai Trinity Lobster Roll to be mild, and the Minced Pork Holy Basil and Holy Basil Brussels were noted to have minor flaws.
"Highly recommended dishes include the viral Krapow Smash Burger (lunch only), Peek Gai Tod Wings with tamarind glaze, Crispy Rice Salad, and the Pad Cha Clam Toast. The Kra Pao is also singled out as a favorite."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant, highlighting its excellent Thai street food, unique burgers, and enjoyable atmosphere. While a few dishes received minor critiques, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Important Note
The Krapow Smash Burger and other smash burgers are only available during lunch hours. Some dishes like the Thai Trinity Lobster Roll were noted as mild, and the Minced Pork Holy Basil and Holy Basil Brussels were found to be too salty or served lukewarm.
"This commenter noted the dish is called Krapow and stated that the single patty option is better, but still found the burger to be 'very good'."
Positive"A commenter expressed strong positive sentiment about the burger, stating it is 'soooooo good'."
Positive"This commenter responded to a deleted comment, indicating they would 'definitely eat it'."
Positive"This commenter humorously questioned how one would eat a tall burger."
Neutral"This user commented on the burger, mentioning 'so many seeds'."
Neutral"This user agreed with the sentiment that tall burgers are dumb."
Negative"This user expressed a strong dislike for burgers that are too large to eat comfortably."
Negative"This user questioned the practicality of eating the tall burger."
Neutral"This user expressed a general dislike for tall burgers."
Negative"The OP mentioned the Kapao burger from Little Grenjai in Bed-Stuy, describing it as one of the better burgers they've had recently."
Positive"This user lists Little Grenjai as a recommendation for a saucy burger."
Positive"Little Grenjai was recommended for Thai food."
Positive"Little Grenjai is highly praised for having the user's favorite Kra Pao, along with other excellent dishes like ribeye crudo, wings, crispy pork belly, and housemade crab Rangoons. The restaurant is described as cute, run by nice people, and having a great vibe."
Positive"User recommended Little Grenjai as a restaurant that recently 'wow'd' them. It is a Thai restaurant."
Positive"Recommends Little Grenjai, discovered via the subreddit, for its Thai fusion burger with a pad kapow patty and pickled vegetables. Notes its old diner feel."
Positive"The author recommends Little Grenjai as a place to eat near the Classon Ave G area (Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill)."
Neutral"I was impressed with the khao soi at Little Grenjai."
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