Samyan — Restaurant in New York

If I could give more than five stars, I would.

Samyan Brooklyn truly delivers the taste of home.

Let’s start with their Signature Wings, the highlight of the restaurant — perfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection. They pair beautifully with the bold, flavorful papaya salad and the incredibly tender grilled pork jowl, which is juicy, well-balanced, and melts in your mouth.

For main dishes, the crab fried rice is a standout. It’s fragrant, rich, and full of smoky wok flavor — pure comfort in every bite. The short ribs massaman curry is rich, bold, and full of character — a must-try for anyone who loves beef and deeply spiced curry.

The tom yum soup with shrimp surprised me — it tastes just like the one I used to have in Bangkok. Bright, spicy, and incredibly aromatic.

Don’t miss the fried whole fish and the sautéed stinky beans — both full of authentic flavor and cooked to perfection. Even the simple sautéed cabbage is unexpectedly delicious — full of umami and depth. And the Thai-style omelette is exactly how it should be: crispy outside, fluffy inside, and deeply satisfying.

Overall, I enjoy every single dish here. Whenever I miss Thai food, this is the place I always come back to — and it never disappoints.

You might think I’m exaggerating, but I genuinely encourage you to come and taste everything I’ve mentioned. Every dish is made with care, bursting with flavor, and absolutely worth trying.

This restaurant doesn’t just serve food — it serves memories, comfort, and the kind of flavor that stays with you.

Highly...

I’m so glad this neighborhood finally has a Thai restaurant like this! This family-owned gem delivers authentic Thai flavors with a modern flair, and every dish we tried was a standout.

The crispy duck (ped pad prik pao) is an absolute must-order—perfectly cooked with a golden, crunchy skin while remaining tender and juicy inside. It’s rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Another highlight is the crab fried rice (khao pad pu) which is packed with fresh crabmeat and seasoned to perfection. It’s comforting, fragrant, smoky and far from your average fried rice.

Another dish that blew me away was the seared scallops with spicy curry (gang kua scallop). The scallops were fresh, perfectly seared, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. But the real star was the curry sauce—I wanted a gallon of it to take home! It was bold, aromatic, and had just the right amount of heat to keep you coming back for more.

Be sure to save room for dessert! The coconut dessert and pandan cream are both incredible—deliciously creamy without being overly sweet, offering the perfect finish to the meal.

It’s clear that the family behind this restaurant takes pride in every detail, and their warm hospitality makes the dining experience even better. This neighborhood was missing a place like this, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit....

Since I’m Thai and wanted to eat Thai food here, I discovered this restaurant. Being someone who loves Matcha, I decided to try the 'Matcha Time' menu item. It’s a combination of intense pure matcha and the sweet-tangy flavor of strawberry purée, layered with milk in the middle. It was so delicious. If you’re a matcha lover like me, I highly recommend giving it a try.

As for the food, I ordered the restaurant’s recommended dish — the Samyan Wings — which were very tasty with a mild spiciness. I also ordered some small plates for snacking: wok-fried chives, fried crab wontons, and crispy pork (moo tod).

For the main course, I had crab meat fried rice, Thai omelette, and short rib massaman curry. Everything was so delicious. The massaman curry had a rich flavor, and the stewed beef was juicy. Eating it together with rice and Thai omelette made for a perfect combination.

This is exactly the taste of Thai food that helps cure my homesickness.

I ended the meal with dessert — mango ice cream topped with mango jam. It was the perfect finale. The sweetness of the ice cream balanced with the fragrant, slightly tangy mango jam.

And finally, when I left the restaurant, I was greeted with a beautiful view. I felt so...