MA Brooklyn Thai-ger — Restaurant in New York

I was in the neighborhood and my regular Thai place, I usually go to seem to have closed down. So I googled Thai food near me and this spot popped up. First impressions walking in, It was a quaint, cozy spot, and the vibe was off because we were not greeted right right away, which was weird, also the air conditioning seemed like it wasn’t working properly and it felt humid! With those two things top of mind I should’ve exited and went elsewhere, because after that, it seemed like we were semi paid attention to and/or ignored. I believe they handle alot of online and telephone orders and that takes away from their attention to customer service. When did order we had the Thai iced tea which had so much ice inside that I only was able to drink two sips and it was gone and the chicken wings were coated with so much of this cornmeal stuff and salt that they were almost an edible, same goes for my entrée. I had about three forkfuls of the pad Thai that because it was soooo sweet and I think I walked out of there with diabetes. What made this experience unpleasant as well is the waitstaff saw and commented that I did not eat my meal. I told them that it did not taste good and that was way too sweet, the waitress simply took my plate away and said I’m sorry it wasn’t to your liking. When she came back with a bill, the bill included the pad Thai that was barely eaten and the $17 price attached!! I have to say that my friend who I was with enjoyed his meal, he had flat noodles with beef and vegetables. Mine was just really bad along with the service, because of this I won’t be...

I am a born and bred New Yorker, and Thai food is my favorite cuisine. I have lived in Fort Greene for three years now, and I can wholeheartedly say that MA is both my favorite Thai restaurant, and my favorite restaurant period.

The quality of the food at MA is always top-notch. It comes out quickly, piping hot, and so wonderfully flavorful. Our favorite dishes are the See Ew (pictured), Pad Ka Phrao (pictured), Basil Fried Rice, Chive Pancakes, and Minced Chicken Basil. We’ve been slowly working our way through the entire menu, and everything is always amazing. So saucy and juicy and tender and spicy and flavorful! Plus, the portions are relatively big—I can only ever finish my plate if I’m feeling particularly famished. They also have a nice selection of beer/cocktails—and the Thai iced tea always hits the spot :)

MA’s service is wonderful; we’ve come to know Em and Edwin, who primarily wait the tables, over the last several months, and they are delightful, super warm and friendly. The food always comes out quickly and our needs as diners are tended to perfectly.

The atmosphere of MA is cozy and intimate, perfect for a date or a dinner with family or friends. There’s music playing, but it’s pretty quiet and makes for good conversation. It’s especially wonderful during warm months when the windows are open!

We’ve eaten here more times than we can count—and all we can say is that it’s fantastic.

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Really bummed about this, but rating here a 3.8. I was in the area and looking for Fulton Thai (apparently permanently closed), another Thai restaurant but this spot came up and decided to give it a try. It was conveniently located on Fulton as well. I ordered their Pineapple Fried Rice with added shrimp ($19), spring rolls ($10), zaap wings ($11). We drove by the spot first and at first glance, it was a beautiful setup and cozy. The atmosphere was warm despite the cold outside. I was really looking forward to the food. Oh and staff we so friendly.

Made it home to open to a complete shock. The rice was mush. I mean overcooked mush with so much curry. After tasting it, it was like eating Indian food. The shrimp portions were good, pineapples, etc. But the rice was absolutely disappointing. The spring rolls were okay, a little on the soft and less crispy side. The wings were about my only favorite. Had a lemon pepper like dry seasoning to it.

The rice on the other hand is unforgivable. If it's not good, don't serve it. I'm not sure what the issue was that night. But I'd expect well cooked rice in the least.

Though this was a first bad experience, I would return and dine in next time to give it a second chance. The atmosphere and staff is appealing.

Management, I'd review your menu items and make sure your chefs are delivering quality dishes every single time. Mushy rice is...