Amarin Cafe — Restaurant in New York

Title: A Culinary Triumph at Amarin Cafe—Just Bring Your Reading Glasses!

Review:

Last night, I ventured into Amarin Cafe in Williamsburg for a dinner that tantalized my taste buds at reasonable prices. The dimly lit ambiance set a romantic tone, perfectly complemented by soft background music, making it an ideal spot for a serene evening meal. Each dish was a delightful revelation. The Tom Yum Soup, listed as "Tom Yam" on the menu, was a perfect balance of sour and savory with a hint of sweetness, its aromatic broth enriched by fresh, tender shrimp and crisp vegetables. The Green Market Salad was a refreshing follow-up with its fresh, crisp greens and perfectly balanced balsamic vinaigrette. The evening star was the Thai-style Fried Rice, boasting a perfect smokiness and savory-sweet flavor profile, with fluffy rice and succulent beef that melted in my mouth.

Navigating the menu was a challenge due to the small, faint print in the dim lighting. A pro tip: taking a photo and enlarging it on your phone might help, though it's a bit of a hassle. Despite the food's excellence, the service could have been more attentive. Being the only diner initially, I expected a more engaging experience. The efficient yet distant waitress did not check in or offer a smile. Also, while the restaurant promotes a BYOB policy, it should be noted that this does not apply to soft drinks, which must be purchased at the restaurant. Remember, it's a cash-only venue, so be prepared with bills in hand.

In summary, while Amarin Cafe offers a culinary journey worth taking, a few improvements could enhance the overall experience. Come prepared with cash and maybe a flashlight and magnifying glasses...

I really hate doing this-leaving a business a one star review but the only way a positive change has a chance to happen if when you give an honest and genuine feedback. I had a quick lunch on October 14, 2022, the reason I remember the exact date because I just got back from a retreat. I ordered my favorite Thai dish- vegetarian red curry. What should I say… never have I ever left a Thai restaurant hungry. Usually that dish is always enough for me to have and not feel hungry at all and at some restaurants even a bit too full, but the portion of it in this particular place was ridiculously small. I thought maybe it was a lunch special in that case it’s ok , u pay less and just order a few more things… but It wasn’t a lunch special, I checked. The price was just regular dinner course price. But that is not even the biggest problem. The hell with the portion, one can always order something else if not enough. The taste of the dish was very strange. It was way too salty and no distinguishable Thai red curry taste with the sweetness this dish usually comes with. Just simply not tasty. I sent the dish away to make it at least less salty. It helped a little but not much. I left disappointed and hungry. I was afraid to order something else at this point. I decided to go and look for pizza. Also, on top of that they don’t except credit cards, cash only. Never...

This is the best Pad Thai in Brooklyn. Pad Thai in all other restaurants is trash, don't even bother ordering Pad Thai anywhere else. Real wok taste. The noodles are well seasoned. The Pad Thai includes the real smoked tofu which is authentic. The shrimp are good quality. You won't find better Pad Thai if you search all of Brooklyn. Trust me, I've tried. Amarin cafe has been serving Williamsburg for close to 20 years. I believe the owners are originally from one of the earliest Thai restaurants in the Neighborhood called Planet Thailand(Only old school Willamsburg residents will remember). They kept changing locations, until finally only Amarin cafe remains. Every other Thai place in Brooklyn sacrifices their food for the sake of business, but Amarin cafe actually makes quality food - very rare for a...