Faan
(718) 694-2277
209 Smith St
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.6845
-73.9917
Neighborhood: Boerum Hill
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The Scene
At the fun and friendly Faan, cell phone-toting, pierced college students rub shoulders with Birkenstocked baby boomers. When weather permits, patrons sit on the bare-bones outdoor deck or the makeshift sidewalk seating area. The interior is almost as casual, with a handful of tables and a tiny cocktail bar.
The Food
With nearly 200 dishes from every Asian country except India, there's something for everyone on the menu. The stir-fries portions are big with spice levels manageable for most palates. Beef with spinach is tasty, and anything with bright-flavored lemongrass is worth trying. Spring rolls are simple wonton wrappers folded around diced, fresh veggies; there's also Pad Thai. Sushi has novelty value: Try the crab and cucumber Brooklyn Roll.
User Reviews
sthomas31
July 01, 2008
I've lived in several Asian countries and enjoy being able to visit Faan and revel in a specific few dishes. (I'm the kind of person who finds a good dish and will order it repeatedly). The martinis are ridiculously strong, but its the Chicken Panang Curry that I go back for which reminds me very much of Malaysia. The pad thai/flat noodles are a little on the oily side (deducted one star for that), but i love how consistent this place is and how they are always quick with the service (and the free edamame). Try the Chicken Panang, and you can't go wrong!
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indigenousnewyorker
February 24, 2008
I ordered the Beef Panang Curry here. Never have I eaten beef with the suspicious consistency i found in this dish - chewey and rubbery and just downright inexplicable. While chewing, I felt like I was never going to being able digest it. I have eaten here before (mostly sushi) - and have ordered-in numerous times in the past with success. Not sure what's going on here now. Be safe - don't order the Beef Panang.
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robomanic23
October 24, 2006
This place was so bad. But maybe it was because it was like 2 in the morning when i went to the restaurant. We ordered chicken skewers, dumplings and something like silky spice seafood noodle soup-- everything was gross -- even the dumplings. Service was pretty fast & efficient.
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What to Drink:
Wash everything down with one of Faan's excellent, ultra-strong house cocktails, like the lovely lychee martini.
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Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Cheap Eats
