KRU Brooklyn

"At first glance, Kru might seem like a run-of-the-mill “cool” Williamsburg restaurant. The room is dimly lit, with dark walls and some unobtrusive decorative elements like botanical illustrations and racks of delicate stemware. But this isn't just another trendy spot. The focus here is on reinterpreted century-old Thai recipes, and every dish is a showstopper. Their signature beef tongue curry has the kind of heat that feels like going on a psychedelic trip, and their take on a peach melba is one of the best things you'll eat in the neighborhood." - willa moore, neha talreja, bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah

"Former Fish Cheeks chef Ohm Suansilphong and his wife Kiki Supap are behind the Thai food at Kru, a modern Williamsburg spot. The food is influenced by the crews Suansilphong has worked with over the years: his father’s restaurant in Thailand; an Australian spot; and Bangkok restaurant, Nahm, prior to his Fish Cheeks days. The cooking also reflects dishes from Sukhothai, the Thai North Central province where he grew up." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff

"Former Fish Cheeks chef Ohm Suansilphong and his wife Kiki Supap are behind the Thai food at this modern Williamsburg spot. The food is influenced by the crews Suansilphong has worked with over the years: his father’s restaurant in Thailand; an Australian spot; and Bangkok restaurant, Nahm, prior to his Fish Cheeks days. The cooking also reflects dishes from Sukhothai, the Thai North Central province where he grew up. It’s $30 for weekend lunch and $45 for dinner, which includes a choice of a small dish, an appetizer, and an entree selection." - Melissa McCart, Nadia Chaudhury

"Spice up your Thanksgiving this year with a Thai-style home dinner ($190). Serving 3-4 people, each set includes a roasted coconut milk BBQ stuffed whole chicken, Thai-style biryani, side dishes, and condiments. Cool down from the spice fest with a special cheesecake pie (mung bean custard, fried shallot, almond crust) by Ali Domrongchai ($30 add-on) and coconut ice cream and egg yolk pint by Caffè Panna ($18 add-on) as a special add on. Pick up on Wednesday, November 27th, for a heat-and-eat savory delight." - Kevin Chau

"The Deal: $30 Lunch, $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch, $45 Dinner, $45 Sunday Dinner, $30 Bottle of Wine One of the best Thai restaurants in the city, Kru is a place you need to check off your list, especially if you frequent Williamsburg. For Restaurant Week, you can construct your multi-course meal from options like duck confit salad and red curry-rubbed branzino. The $30 bottle of wine is a very nice bonus. " - bryan kim