Pok Pok NY

Name: Pok Pok NY
Address: 117 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11231
Telephone: (718) 923-9322
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

484 Reviews

$30 and under

Southeast Asian

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Pok Pok Ny is a regional specific restaurant featuring dishes that are found in the streets, homes, and restaurants of Southeast Asia.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Southeast Asian, Thai
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 10:00pm
Phone number
(718) 923-9322
Website
http://pokpokny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andy Ricker
Catering
Need catering service? Inquire at pokpokny.com for details.

Location
117 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Cross street
Kane
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bergen Street F or G.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch

Kai Yaang Tua$25.00
Whole roasted Bo Bo chicken stuffed with garlic, lemongrass, pepper and fresh coriander. Served with spicy sweet & sour and tamarind dipping sauces. Needs Sticky Rice!
Papaya Pok Pok (Available Vegetarian)$12.00
Central Thai-style spicy green papaya salad with tomatoes, long beans, Thai chile, lime juice, tamarind, fish sauce, garlic, palm sugar, dried shrimp and peanuts, made to order in the pok pok (mortar and pestle). Available Isaan style: Add whole salted rice paddy crab, naam plaa raak and dry chiles. (Buyer beware: This version is very hot, fishy, salty, sour, not sweet! Order at own risk.) +$3.
Ike's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings (Available Spicy)$16.00
Natural Draper Valley chicken wings marinated in fish sauce and sugar, deep fried, tossed in caramelized Phu Quoc fish sauce and garlic and served with Vietnamese table salad. Based on Pok Pok PDX cook Ike's recipe from his home in Vietnam.

Aahaan Kap Khao

Food eaten with rice as part of a shared meal.

Yam Samun Phrai (Available Vegetarian)$15.00
Chiang Mai version of an herbal salad with white turmeric, carrot, parsnip, betel leaf, basil, lime leaf, lemongrass, sawtooth, fried shallots, cashews, peanuts, sesame seeds, dry shrimp, ground pork and Thai chiles in a mild coconut milk dressing.
Yam Khai Dao$12.00
Crispy fried farm egg salad with lettuce, Chinese celery, carrots, onions, garlic, Thai chiles and cilantro, with a lime, fish sauce, palm sugar dressing. Aroy maak (delicious)!
- Add Ground Pork and Prawns$15.00
Yam Makheua Yao$15.00
Smoky grilled long eggplant salad with spicy dressing of Thai chiles, lime, fish sauce and palm sugar, topped with boiled egg, dry shrimp, pork, prawns, shallots and crispy garlic. Perennial Pok Pok favorite.
Sunny's Yam Wun Sen Chao Wang$18.00
Spicy and sour glass noodle salad with mussels, naem (a house-made sour pork sausage), ground pork, dry shrimp, Chinese celery, pickled garlic, Thai chilies, shallots and carrot. Lime, fish sauce, garlic oil dressing. Recipe courtesy Khun Sunny Chailert of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Tam Kai Yaang$15.00
Spicy roasted game hen salad with long beans, tomatoes, peanuts, Chinese celery, cilantro, Thai chiles, dry shrimp garlic, lime, palm sugar, fish sauce. Made in the pok pok, the Thaiglish name for the Isaan mortar and pestle.
Laap Muu Khua Phrae$19.00
Phrae-style spicy hand-minced pork "salad" with aromatics, spices, herbs, cracklings and crispy fried garlic. Served with phak sot. Flavored with indigenous spices of the region: Makhwen (relative of Szechuan pepper), Diiplii (long pepper) and Ma Laep (wild harvested seed that is citrusy, spicy and slightly numbing).
Laap Plaa Duuk Yaang Isaan$19.00
Spicy Northeastern Thai chopped-to-order, smoked catfish salad with lemongrass, galangal, herbs, toasted rice powder, dried chilies, lime juice and fish sauce. Served with phak sot.
Neua Naam Tok$18.00
Spicy Isaan flank steak "salad" with fish sauce, lime and chili powder dressing, shallots, lemongrass, mint, cilantro and toasted rice powder. You'll want to get some sticky rice, it's hot. Try it with Beer Lao!
Het Paa Naam Tok$17.50
Spicy forest mushroom salad with lime and chili powder dressing, shallots, lemongrass, mint, cilantro and toasted rice powder.
Kaeng Awm Neua$16.00
Spicy, aromatic Northern Thai beef shin stew with dry chiles, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf and coriander root. Lanna soul food.
Hoi Thawt$16.00
Crispy broken crepe with steamed fresh mussels, eggs, garlic chives and bean sprouts, served with Thai Sriracha sauce. Thai street vendor's specialty, popular in night markets.
Spaghetti Phat Hoi Laai$20.00
Stir-fried manila clams steamed in pork stock with chiles, galangal, garlic, krachai and Thai basil, served over thick rice vermicelli. Spicy, aromatic, umami.
Kaeng Hang Leh$18.00
Northern Thai sweet pork belly and pork shoulder curry with ginger, palm sugar, turmeric, tamarind, Burmese curry powder and pickled garlic. Rich and exotically spiced, a Chiang Mai classic with Burmese origins.
Phak Bung Fai Daeng (Available Vegetarian)$11.00
"Red fire water spinach". On choy, flame stir fried with garlic, Thai chilies, preserved yellow beans, oyster and fish sauces.
- W/pork$14.00

Aahaan Yaang

Grilled specialties.

Sai Ua Samun Phrai$18.00
Chiang Mai sausage with herbs, aromatics and Burmese curry powder. Grilled and served with Naam Phrik Num (spicy green chili dip), Khaep Muu (Thai pork rinds) and steamed crudite. Rustic and spicy, should be eaten with sticky rice.
Muu Paa Kham Waan$18.00
Boar collar meat rubbed with garlic, coriander root and black pepper, glazed with soy and sugar, grilled over charcoal and served with chilled mustard greens and a spicy chili/lime/garlic sauce. Northern Thai drinking food.

Aahaan Jaan Diaw

One plate meals.

Khanom Jiin Naam Yaa Jay$16.00
Thin rice vermicelli topped with a curry of aromatics, chiles, King Oyster mushrooms, house made coconut milk, chilies and herbs. A Buddhist vegetarian version of a classic Central Thai dish.
Cha Ca "La Vong"$18.00
Vietnamese Catfish marinated in turmeric and sour sticky rice, fried in turmeric oil with scallions and dill, served on rice vermicelli with peanuts, mint, cilantro and mam nem. Our stab at the famous dish from La Vong Restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Khao Soi Kai/Jay (Chicken/Vegetarian)$18.00
Northern Thai mild curry noodle soup made with our secret curry paste recipe and coconut milk. Served with house pickled mustard greens, shallots, crispy yellow noodles and roasted chili paste. Typically served as a one dish meal. Chiang Mai specialty with Chinese Muslim and/or Burmese origins, depending on who you talk to.
Khao Man Som Tam$15.50
Green papaya salad (papaya pok pok) served with coconut rice and sweet shredded pork, fried shallots and cilantro.
Kung Op Wun Sen$18.00
Fresh head-on prawns baked in a clay pot with pork belly, lao jiin, soy, ginger, cilantro root, black pepper, Chinese celery and bean thread noodles. Served with naam jiim seafood. The Chinese influence on Thai food in full evidence.

Sides

Jasmine Rice$3.00
Sticky Rice$3.00
Shrimp Chips$3.00
1/4# House Roasted Red Peanuts$5.50
With chilies and lime leaf.

What 484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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SiroV
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
It's Closed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
This place closed about 1 week before my reservation but OpenTable keeps sending me updates about it. Pok Pok was awesome and will be missed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant has closed, but was one of my favorite spots.
OS
OmarS
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm legitimately upset that this location is shut down. I went here on a date with someone and it was a perfect way to close out my favorite restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pok pok... you will be missed!!! Now I'm going to have to fly to Chiang Mai for some khao soi... xx
KB
KellyB
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall4food5service2ambience4
The food was great, but the service was slow and the hostess was generally uninterested in accommodating guests.
C
Cillyenoughtoeat
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible place- so sad that its closing. We enjoy every dish here and wish for more at the end of the meal!
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myu123
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
Getting our last Pok Pok meal at the NY location before they close their doors. Every dish was on point and didn’t disappoint. Thanks Pok Pok!
LG
LaniG
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience2
Really underwhelming, given the hype. Food was too salty, and the flavors/spices not nearly interesting enough. Everything was just a little overcooked. Also, SO SO LOUD. Really wanted to love, especially as it's closing, but it was a big meh. Ah well.
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Bkmom
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Pok Pok. So sad it’s closing. It will be missed terribly. The food is amazing.
K
Kaity
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience2
Wings super salty. Steak salad salty. Flavor wise good. Bobo chicken good marinade/flavor. Special of whole dorade the best of all dishes. Special of ribs no flavor, meh. Service too slow! I understand its closing but should be going out with a bang! Had high expectations. Desserts not worth the 20 min wait.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good! Loved everything.
MI
MissIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always happy to try the chicken wings!
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Acd271
New York Area
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience3
The wings were good, but unfortunately that was the only highlight. The rest of the meals had very small portions and we priced very high. It didn't deliver on the taste either.
IL
ILovegoodfood
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I drive here with 2 kids under 2 from Long Island like every month or 2 ... need I say more? Vegan friendly!
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aj454
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pok Pok is still one of the most unique restaurants in the city. Careful with the spice: spicy means your mouth will be on fire. But having your mouth on fire every now and then makes you feel alive, right? The drinks are very tasty, on the sweet side but well made. And the service is very laid back but friendly.
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5urbanpicnicers
Baltimore
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We drove from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn to eat lunch at Pok Pok. It was quicker and less expensive than flying to Portland:). We enjoyed everything we ordered and we're very happy to have some leftovers to munch on on our drive home. There were 3 of us and we ordered 5 dishes (to share and to bring home). Loved it!!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great with food allergies. Went above and beyond!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably my second time writing anything about a restaurant. But let me say, our experience was fantastic. Our Server, I wish I got her name, but she was tall, African-American long braided hair, good looking, and 100% on the job, working the PM shift 8/1 covering the back room. She coursed out the meal perfectly, we ordered a good amount for two dudes, we never waiting for a drink or napkin or clean share plate. She even went above and beyond to get us the credit card my buddy left behind. We were already out of the restaurant! Above and beyond, give that young lady a raise!!!!! We will be back with more people. Also food was delicious, the other huge reason we will be back.
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Hoopspoint
Charleston
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
More eclectic than I like, which means lite on food and heavy on the wallet. Bo Bo chicken is a small squab that is stuffed, and for $25.00 I don’t know what there thinking, there was little to eat. Appetizer wings were crispy, spicy and excellent. Drinks are offered at$13.00 and not outstanding...hmmmm.....Nice place to visit once, had some other dishes that came out Luke warm, maybe not there best night, many other places for more wholesome and delicious Thai food to visit rather than here.
SO
SheenaO
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Some of the BEST Thai food and I’ve been to thailand a few times. Creative take on authentic dishes, ingredients. Beware the Duck was fantastic But 🌶 SPICY 🌶 and we like spice! Can’t wait to visit NYC and go back!
m
mel22
Las Vegas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall1food1service2ambience3
All the food was cold. Seemed like it had been sitting out for a while.
OE
OaklandEconomist
New York Area
144 reviews
vip
5.0
144 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tasty and interesting food. Servings were ample and prices were reasonable. Be sure to try the chicken wings.
AH
AmeliaH
Memphis/West TN
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2018
overall4food5service2ambience4
Sensational! Pok Pok has a menu with so many options- it’s hard to narrow down just a few things to order. Everything is always so-very flavorful, fresh and consistent. It’s the number one restaurant on my list to visit every time I’m in NYC and Portland. On a less than savory note.. I’d love to see the service stepped up. The waiter was very nice and extremely knowledgeable but too relaxed with his timing at the table. The service seemed to drag on and on waiting on him to show up. But nothing that would prevent me from coming back. I loved how the bartenders would deliver drinks -a great team effort. Don’t miss visiting this restaurant when in NYC. If I lived in NYC -I’d be here every week!
JC
JillC
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had the whole fish, it was amazing!! It was really hot and humid in the restaurant during this heatwave, but the food and the bartender/server were so good! Highly recommend!!
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RabiaA
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wings are worth the trek, they satisfy an appetite for dinner but save room for the rest of the food! Flank steak salad is also amazing but be prepared for some spice.
MK
MariaK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having been to Thailand twice, this was a visit "home". The Khao Soi was excellent as was the Kai Yaang tuua. We were a party of three so we also shared the Muu Phaa Kam Waan (suitably hot w/o being a rite of passage), Yam Samun Phrai (light and flavorful) and the Sai Ua Samon Phrai (hits all the spice notes). The service was fine, but this isn't exactly fine dining. We would wrap some of the chicken or sausage in sticky rice and dip the bite into the sauces...so good! Can't wait to get back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, been searching for Khao Soi ever since I had it in Chiang Mai and this satisfied my craving. The wings are ridiculous too. Can’t wait to come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! If you like spicy authentic food go here.
SC
SophiaChenOboe
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got there at 545 pm for our reservation and we were the first costumer that evening and we chose the outdoor seating. It was so beautiful and perfect for summer dining. I’ve been really wanting to have the Northern Thai experience but all in all I just love the vibe and the waiter was super attentive!
DF
DerekF
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well worth my 4 year wait. Accommodated an extra with no problem, and the food and drinks were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2018
overall3food3service5ambience3
Sunny’s noodles are gone. Special ribs were not good. Steak salad and wings were fine. Love this place but........
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
One of my new favorite places to try exotic flavors & textures. My colleagues who joined me didn't feel quite as adventurous but this place has my number every time.
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tiffizz
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience2
The food is very authentic and flavorful, but the restaurant is very crowded with slow service (two hours to get all of our dishes! Must have been an off night).
T
Toymachine
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall5food4service4ambience3
I'm a big fan of this place. Good price, really interesting food, friendly service, and lots of heat. This is a sure win for any occasion in my opinion, so long as you have a group who is open to some interesting tastes and moderate spiciness.
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rsunshine
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
excellent vietnamese/thai food and excellent cocktails. exotic spices and interesting dishes. Friendly service but a bit slow and disorganized. some dishes too spicy to eat. order with care.
A
Andiner14
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always reliable regional Thai restaurant
RG
RobertG
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
We liked 3 out of the4 dishes ordered. Food is different from typical Thai, interestingly spiced. Service was fine & so was craft beer.
OT
OTNOT
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Second time here - both times for lunch around 1:00 pm on a Saturday; tried their specials; food was great both times with good service. Will go again if we are in the vicinity.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always everything was amazing! We love you!!!!!!

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Pok Pok NY is rated 4.5 stars by 484 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
Kane
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Southeast Asian, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bergen Street F or G.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Andy Ricker
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://pokpokny.com/
Phone number
(718) 923-9322
Catering
Need catering service? Inquire at pokpokny.com for details.

Pok Pok NY

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Aahaan PhiSeht

Kai Yaang Tua$25.00

Papaya Pok Pok (Available Vegetarian)$12.00

Ike's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings (Available Spicy)$16.00

Aahaan Kap Khao

Yam Samun Phrai (Available Vegetarian)$15.00

Yam Khai Dao$12.00

Yam Makheua Yao$15.00

Sunny's Yam Wun Sen Chao Wang$18.00

Tam Kai Yaang$15.00

Laap Muu Khua Phrae$19.00

Laap Plaa Duuk Yaang Isaan$19.00

Neua Naam Tok$18.00

Het Paa Naam Tok$17.50

Kaeng Awm Neua$16.00

Hoi Thawt$16.00

Spaghetti Phat Hoi Laai$20.00

Kaeng Hang Leh$18.00

Phak Bung Fai Daeng (Available Vegetarian)$11.00

Aahaan Yaang

Sai Ua Samun Phrai$18.00

Muu Paa Kham Waan$18.00

Aahaan Jaan Diaw

Khanom Jiin Naam Yaa Jay$16.00

Cha Ca "La Vong"$18.00

Khao Soi Kai/Jay (Chicken/Vegetarian)$18.00

Khao Man Som Tam$15.50

Kung Op Wun Sen$18.00

Sides

Jasmine Rice$3.00

Sticky Rice$3.00

Shrimp Chips$3.00

1/4# House Roasted Red Peanuts$5.50

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