Long Tan Restaurant
Romantic Thai and late-night hours make this the perfect Park Slope date spot.
(347) 497-6250
196 5th Ave
(at Between Union Street and Berkeley Place)
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.6769
-73.9803
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 5:30pm-12am
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2am
Price:
$$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Long Tan Restaurant
The Owner
Long Tan Restaurant
Owner
For those of you who don't yet know us, I'd like to introduce you to Long Tan. Long Tan is a neighborhood modern Thai restaurant in a beautiful space. Our open kitchen is center stage, serving clean, fresh classics as well as inventive interpretations late into the night.
"I was rewarded with excellent Thai cooking every time the yellow curry was like a spiced elixir the crab and mango summer rolls were delicate and subtle" New York Times July 02
"The lemongrass is always greener at Long Tan. Jeff Hardinger's jungle curry is spicy but not menacing, and Junior's pork, rice and garlic sausage evokes descriptions like demure and supple but friggin excellent is the final verdict." Time Out NY 02
"Hip young things" keep this "sleek" Park Slope Thai "buzzing" while chefs wok out a "spirited" menu in the "great open kitchen" It proves one can be "trendy" at Brooklyn prices". ZAGAT 2003
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Loungified Long Tan brings Park Slope a reasonably priced, late-night date spot. The restaurant has several distinctly different seating areas--red banquette-flanked main hall, secluded back patio, grill-side counter seats, darkened couch nook--allowing diners to pick their desired level of privacy.
The Food
Heat-seeking curry fans, as well as less daring diners find much to savor on the lengthy Thai menu. Portions are generous and flavors surprisingly sophisticated. Specialties include sweet corn and succulent duck peeking through a creamy red curry, a fruity tease of mango wrapped in a delicate crab summer roll and crispy fish cakes kissed with kaffir lime. Round the meal out with tangy lemongrass, ginger, mango and coconut sorbets and adjourn to the candlelit front bar for a mellow nightcap.
User Reviews
flaurena
April 17, 2009
I have been living in the Slope for a few years, and have been ordering food from Long Tan since day one. I've dined in too, although not as much. Back when times were good we'd order from LT once a week, nowadays we generally order in 2-3 times a month, and it's usually from Long Tan. Dollars are a precious commodity nowadays, and if I'm going to spend extra money ordering in then I want to know that I will be getting a delicious meal that will arrive usually within 15 minutes, even if I'm ordering at 11.45pm, with plenty of leftovers for lunch! I've never had a bad meal, and, when I've dined in, never had a bad cocktail nor had to wait for a table, even for 6 people. The chef is inventive and makes a better Massaman Lamb Curry than most of the Thai restaurants in the area (including my other favourite, Mango Thai). My foodie friends, picky friends, vegetarian friends and gourmet chef step-father want to live in my neighbourhood because of Long Tan. What more could you possibly ask for? Reasonable prices? Check. Attentive service? Check. And if you're extra lucky, you'll be greeted by the lovely maitre d' Pedro who will remember you and always make you feel welcome.
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December 10, 2008
The food at Long Tan is great and the noodle dishes are especially inventive. I love the fact that the cooks are very visible in the middle of the dining room so you can smell everything. Sometimes the music or the other diners can be too loud on weekends. Also, the lighting is a bit dim for my taste. Yet, the food is worth it and they deliver very fast.
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browneyedgirl73
November 30, 2008
i have been coming here for the past two years, and i have yet to be disappointed. their noodle dishes are great, curry is really decent, and i've consistently had great service and food here. i actually recently tried the kangaroo salad...it was pretty good, if you're the adventurous type, try it. the atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, also really good place to bring a date, as its dimly let and relatively quiet. staff is courteous and will try to accomodate you, and its a great value. hard to find a solid restaurant like this.
read full reviewThe Details on Long Tan Restaurant
What to Drink:
The restaurant's piquant dishes balance beautifully with zesty ginger beer-based cocktails.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are required for parties of six or more.
When to Go:
The bar stays open after the kitchen until "late night."
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Message from Long Tan Restaurant
- Authentic Thai cuisine
- Delivery available
- Extensive wine list
For those of you who don't yet know us, I'd like to introduce you to Long Tan. Long Tan is a neighborhood modern Thai restaurant in a beautiful space. Our open kitchen is center stage, serving clean, fresh classics as well as inventive interpretations late into the night.
"I was rewarded with excellent Thai cooking every time the yellow curry was like a spiced elixir the crab and mango summer rolls were delicate and subtle" New York Times July 02
"The lemongrass is always greener at Long Tan. Jeff Hardinger's jungle curry is spicy but not menacing, and Junior's pork, rice and garlic sausage evokes descriptions like demure and supple but friggin excellent is the final verdict." Time Out NY 02
"Hip young things" keep this "sleek" Park Slope Thai "buzzing" while chefs wok out a "spirited" menu in the "great open kitchen" It proves one can be "trendy" at Brooklyn prices". ZAGAT 2003
