Thai restaurant

Glin Thai Bistro

Fort GreeneBrooklyn

4.9· 4,369 reviewsClosed now
Glin Thai Bistro — thai restaurant — in Fort Greene — Brooklyn — NYC
Glin Thai Bistro interior — Fort Greene

Fort Greene

Brooklyn

The brief

About Glin Thai Bistro

Glin Thai Bistro is an exceptional Thai restaurant located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, offering authentic Southeast Asian cuisine that delights diners with bold flavors and traditional cooking techniques. The restaurant caters to health-conscious diners with fresh, quality ingredients and customizable dishes that accommodate various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. With its impressive 4.9-star rating from thousands of reviews, Glin Thai Bistro provides a welcoming atmosphere that balances casual comfort with attentive service, making it an ideal destination for both intimate dinners and group gatherings seeking genuine Thai culinary excellence.

Health inspection

NYC DOHMH Grade A

A

Score13(lower is better)

Inspected8/27/2024

Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.

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Community Rating

4.9

½

out of 5

4,369 community reviews

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What diners say about Glin Thai Bistro

15 verified Google reviews

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AlanaLocal guide
a week ago

Amazing food! For appetizers, we had the chicken satay and gui chai (chive pancake), and both were excellent. We also shared the Lee Mao short rib, which was absolutely delicious!<br><br>Aden, our server, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!

Conrad SmithLocal guide
a week ago

Sat in the front of the place and they opened up the front windows so we were basically on the street. Great food. Great service... this place won't disappoint. Bit on the higher price side of thai good.. but the dishes reflected that level of taste, freshness and creativity.<br>Had 4 of my sales team together from across the country and everyone was super happy with their dishes. I had fish in red cury... fresh. Flakey. And delish!!!

Stella CarrLocal guide
2 weeks ago

Very tasty and not your typical Thai food! They have a handful of classics but also more unsuspecting options. Second visit and I ordered better than the first time.

Hari SLocal guide
3 weeks ago

Glin thai bistro was quite good, despite arriving earlier than our reservation, they only made us wait 10 minutes to get in. Service was amazing and food was equally as good, the apps were to die for and the three mains seen in the pictures were amazing as well. The crying tiger steak was slightly disappointing only because the AC was on, so the steak became a little tough 3/4 of the way into the meal. Overall highly recommend this place, just make sure you have a reservation to be safe 👍

Farnaz S.
3 weeks ago

We usually order take out, didn’t realize how much we were missing out on the dine in experience and different menu. We had the steamed whole branzino and it was truly the best branzino I have ever had. Welcoming atmosphere and fantastic service. Rosie’s service was top-tier, we can’t wait to be back!

Brandon ShannonLocal guide
3 weeks ago

One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn, period. The service is always friendly and fast, and the Thai food is unlike anywhere else. The menu goes far beyond the usual pad thai and pad see ew offerings. The Flying Tiger Steak with sticky rice is absolutely top tier, and the branzino in lime sauce is one of the best fish dishes I’ve had. I’ve been back many times and will definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend the duck curry as well and all of the appetizers!

Caitlin Ith
3 weeks ago

As a Cambodian whose culture is similar tasting to Thai’s, this food was genuinely phenomenal. The mango sticky rice was HUGE- full size mango whereas other places cannot compare. Best thing ever. Duck curry was flavorful, duck was crispy, wow. Mind blown. 🤯 🙏🏼🙏🏼

ZarinaLocal guide
a month ago

Wow! I believe this is officially my favorite Thai restaurant in NYC (and I’ve been to many trust me). Michelin 2025 & I understand why!<br>Beautiful inside & out (great atmosphere and ambience) in the back i believe it needs more light though…<br>-The Thai ice tea was very good<br>-2 river old fashioned cocktail was nice & smooth<br>-they ran out of GUI Thai (chive pancakes) so I didn’t get to try this<br>-curry puff was delicious! Highly recommend<br>-Tum Mung Kud (mangosteen salad) was delicious! So happy to have tried mangosteen!<br>-Pla Neung manow was amazing!<br><br>⭐️Now the best item & winner was Kee Mao short rib! Wow incredible and so flavorful!!! Highly highly recommend!<br><br>The mango sticky rice was good<br><br>Definitely make your way here for incredible Thai food experiences (make reservations)

Kehinde Vassall
a month ago

Took our mother here for mother's day. The food was delicious! the service was great. Tang, our waitress was great at explaining the menu and very accommodating. I would definitely come back again

Jabari ButlerLocal guide
2 months ago

Charlie was great! Excellent service and tasty food. I would absolutely come back. Short ribs, crab curry, custard dessert pictured here. Rib dish was very extravagant and took a while. Curry was delicious.

Valerie LimLocal guide
3 months ago

Service was great. Very friendly and patient server. However, I’m docking a star as it’s not 4.9/5 standard for food and overall experience compared to others in the city. The high rating here is little overrated. Generally good Thai but I wouldn’t travel here for Thai.<br><br>Pad see yew had no wok taste, very ordinary 3/5.<br><br>Branzino was good with a slightly spicy yellow curry sauce. Nicely grilled with crispy skin. But again I’m not blown away. 3.8/5.<br><br>Mangosteen salad had mango, nuts and shallots which was sweet and yummy. Very unique fruit blend. 4/5.

Evan Fairbanks
Edited 3 months ago

Next level tastes and presentation<br><br>Our server Greenie made us feel at home amd gave us the BEST recommendations. The rich and delicately spiced vegetable curry and super tender and richly flavorful stewed short ribs with crispy deep fried basil were the hits of the table. But it was all great. Even typically ordinary Pad Thai was levels better than usual. We will be back !!!

Alina QuinteroLocal guide
5 months ago

Wow! Outstanding everything! From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and attentive. The food was absolutely spectacular—bursting with incredible flavors in every single bite. You can truly taste the freshness and care that goes into each dish. The best feeling is leaving a restaurant completely satisfied yet feeling like you just enjoyed clean, high-quality food. We can’t wait to go back. Glin Thai Restaurant is a must-visit!

Gerard HartonoLocal guide
6 months ago

Our first time here, the food is great and the service was amazing. Eden was helping us for the menu and recommendations.. we ordered 3 dishes and dessert. Every meal came in perfect taste. The chef is a master. We loved thai food . But Glin is the best so far I found. We will be back .. 5 star 🌟

Stephen KLocal guide
6 months ago

I dine at this Thai restaurant over the holidays and I can see why they were selected to be in the Michelin Guide 2025. The floral decorations and creative wallpaper give ease and relaxation to its patrons. The low lighting and music makes this a perfect opportunity for birthday celebration, date nights, or just a fancy night out with friends and/or family.<br><br>The food were phenomenal! My family and I enjoy the Ghang Phed Ped Yang (Duck Curry) the most. The curry was sweeten by the coconut milk, but it was not overly creamy. The bell peppers and basil gave it a nice kick, but did not make it too spicy. The curry was perfect with the rice and the crispy duck was tender and juicy too!<br><br>Another favorite of ours was the Kra Pow Nuer. The Short ribs are crispy and flavorful. You can definitely tastes the various seasoning and spices used.<br><br>The Crying Tiger was the dish that surprised me the most. I was worried that the grilled strip loin would be chewy or dry, but it was actually very tender and juicy! The spicy sauce was a nice touch to the meat, adding more flavor to the rice powder and fried garlic.<br><br>I was disappointed that the Ghang Som Goong (Southern Curry) was sold out. Hopefully, when I return, I will get to try it!

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