Innovative Thai-American diner dishing out viral smash burgers & street eats in a cool retro setting.
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 offers a delightful fusion of street food and classic American diner fare, creating a unique culinary experience. Beyond its viral sensation, the Krapow Smash Burger, the menu boasts a range of expertly prepared Thai dishes from crispy wings to flavorful salads. The restaurant's cozy, retro diner ambiance complements the food, making it a popular spot for both lunch and dinner. While most reviews are glowing, a few dishes like the Thai Trinity Lobster Roll received mild feedback for being less spicy than expected.
This Thai-American diner is celebrated for its inventive dishes that blend traditional Thai street food with American diner classics. Fan favorites include the highly recommended Krapow Smash Burger, which features a flavorful pad kapow patty, and the Peek Gai Tod Wings with a tangy tamarind glaze. Other praised items include the Crispy Rice Salad and the housemade crab rangoons. However, some diners found the Thai Trinity Lobster Roll to be too mild and the Holy Basil Brussels to be excessively salty.
"Highly recommended dishes include the viral Krapow Smash Burger with its complex flavors, the crispy Peek Gai Tod Wings with tamarind glaze, and the flavorful Crispy Rice Salad. Other praised items are the housemade crab rangoons and the ribeye crudo."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant, highlighting its unique Thai-American fusion dishes and welcoming atmosphere. While most dishes are celebrated for their authentic flavors and creative twists, a few minor criticisms exist regarding specific dishes being too mild or overly salty.
Important Note
The Thai Trinity Lobster Roll was noted as surprisingly mild, and the Holy Basil Brussels were found to be excessively salty.
"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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