Fawn G.
Yelp
Arom Dee Thai.. definition.. there are several.
Arom means " tastes good" or " good flavor". Dee means " good or well" so together.. " tastes well". If you are looking for really good Thai food that tastes absolutely delicious, then this is your spot. Arom Dee Thai is a nice addition to the Bay Ridge area, may I dare to say, it is probably the best?!
The restaurant's ambience is soothing, with pendant lighting, cute bar and nicely spaced tables. Their menu offers traditional Thai food but really nice surprises.
For starters, there are numerous appetizers to choose from: Spring roll, Curry puffs and nice surprises like Larb fries ( Laotian and Thai fusion, fries with minced meat) , Thai Basil tostada, Fried Shrimp Cakes, Shrimp roll with plum sauce and Thai NY platter ( curry puffs, tofu, spring rolls, chive cakes and chicken satay- 2 of each). Very original! These last few apps I've never eaten before and will come back to taste.
We ordered the curry puffs, which had ground chicken, potatoes and onions served with an Arjard sauce ( chilli, cucumber and shallot combo). The puffs were delicious but could have been a tad hotter.
The main entree options also have nice surprises: Pad Mama Seafood includes mussels, calamari and shrimp served with egg noodle and special sauce or there is Crispy Branzino served with kana leaf, crushed peanuts and vermicelli noodles and Gang Karee Pu, soft shell crab with turmeric crab meat curry. I was in the mood for Drunken Noodle( Pad Kee Mao) with shrimp but mildly spicy. The dish was served with broad noodles, assorted vegetables in a spicy basil sauce.
It was absolutely delicious and a nice portion of shrimp. Sharon had the Pad Se Ew with chicken and a side of sweet chili sauce, and enjoyed it.
There is a dessert menu that includes fried banana and assorted mochi.
The biggest standout is the service, the manager and staff are incredibly courteous, accommodating and really bent over backwards to ensure we enjoyed our meal. Absolutely wonderful! Only pet peeve, ask if chopsticks are the utensils of choice.
There are lunch specials Monday-Friday if you're in the neighborhood.
In conclusion, I've been Arom Dee Thaied: definition, I've eaten delicious Thai and I want more!
Arom Dee Thai is located on 6735 Third Avenue
Take R train to Bay Ridge Avenue and walk @5 minutes. B37 to 65th and 3rd Avenue, walk two blocks.