Brooklyn Diner on Soi BuaKhao - UPDATED Jan. 12, 2015

[Evil Penevil]

The Brooklyn Diner serves up pizza, burgers, pasta and other familiar Western fare, plus some Thai food. It's located on Soi BuaKhao across from the entrance to Soi LK Metro.

 

 

It's not a large or fancy restaurant, but very clean and functional. Most importantly, the food is good.

 

 

 

 

The pizza at Brooklyn Diner has earned a place among the best available in Pattaya. I opted for the 9" meat lovers' pizza and it was great - a thin, crispy crust and the right combination of sauce and toppings. Like Baby Bear's porridge in the story of Goldilocks, it was just right.

 

 

 

The burgers at Brooklyn Diner are also very good. Tonight I had the bacon cheeseburger for 200 baht. It came with U.S.-style French fries and raw veggies (slices of tomato, onion, cucumber and dill pickle) that could be placed in the burger or eaten on their own.

 

 

The bun, often the most neglected component in a hamburger, was very light, airy and properly toasted with a slightly crispy outer crust. Unlike a lot of burger buns, the one on Brooklyn Diner's burger enchanced the meat and cheese.

 

 

The beef patty was of good quality and seasoned and cooked properly.

 

 

The bacon added real flavor and not just saltiness. I pretty much eat my burgers without any sauces or condiments, but plenty were available, including ketchup, barbecue sauce, Tabasco, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce and several others.

 

 

The weakest link in the meal had to be the fries, which weren't cooked long enough for my taste. Not a huge factor for me personally as I seldom eat more than a couple with any burger, but a French-fry lover would have been disappointed.

 

Bottom line - I keep going back to the Brooklyn Diner for the pizza and burgers. Some day I'll have to try some of the other dishes, but my craving for pizza or a cheeseburger overwhelms me every time I've stepped in so far.

 

Evil

Edited January 12, 2015 by Evil Penevil

[Dungheap]

That burger looks the business, just needs some French mustard on the bun and some grilled diced onions (messy but so much more superior to the lazy raw onion version, IMHO).

 

Cheese the real deal or like plastic?

 

Some of that Tillamook extra-aged cheddar would work for me!

 

http://www.tillamook.com/products/cheese.html

[MM]

I've had the linguine with shrimp there and it's delicious.

 

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[short]

Looks really good but the tomato slices look awful. I would think that with the right soil treatment Thailand could grow some great tomatoes. Tomato plants like hot enviroments.

 

Oh, how is the iced tea there?

[midlifecrisis]

looks oh so convenient to where I stay.

 

Thanks for the report!

[expat67]

Why do Thais not fry bacon. They serve it almost rare. The bacon on that burger looks like it was taken right out of the fridge and put on the burger. I love bacon but I like it cooked. The best cooked bacon that I have found in Thailand is at AuBonPain.

[MM]

Why do Thais not fry bacon. They serve it almost rare. The bacon on that burger looks like it was taken right out of the fridge and put on the burger. I love bacon but I like it cooked. The best cooked bacon that I have found in Thailand is at AuBonPain.

 

That bacon is cooked nicely, IMHO..just the way I'd like it.

 

This is my bacon preference at the Residence Garden where I asked them specifically not to cook it their usual way (seriously over cooked)

 

 

So, it's not a Thai thing, it's a matter of taste and preference.

[Evil Penevil]

The bacon on the burger in the pic was most definitely cooked, but it wasn't American style "streaky" bacon. It was more the UK style of back bacon.

 

Evil

[yorta2]

The bacon on the burger made it work for me - looks fantastic.

[expat67]

I prefer places like the Dynasty Inn where they have "crispy bacon" listed on their menu.

[jacko]

I prefer places like the Dynasty Inn where they have "crispy bacon" listed on their menu.

Streaky bacon needs to be well cooked, back bacon less so, but all of it needs some degree of cooking.

Sometimes you get the idea the stuff has just been put into hot water and flops around like a fish on the plate.

 

When I stayed at the Thai Garden resort the stuff was so 'well cooked' it was all crispy and dry, very moreish though as it was salty.

Like eating pork scratchings.

Edited April 21, 2014 by jacko

[short]

That bacon is cooked nicely, IMHO..just the way I'd like it.

 

This is my bacon preference at the Residence Garden where I asked them specifically not to cook it their usual way (seriously over cooked)

 

bacon at RG.jpg

 

So, it's not a Thai thing, it's a matter of taste and preference.

I've seen Thais deep fry bacon.

[MM]

That's a good offer, SunnyV.

 

Now, let's see that menu.

 

I've eaten at Brooklyn Diner only twice, and both times had the same dish (seafood linguine)...I'll try to branch out as I put in more visits.

 

Good luck.

[Evil Penevil]

Thank you! Starting to feel hungry now.

 

Rvil

[midlifecrisis]

 

Several cards now ready and waiting for their respective owner at Brooklyn Diner's cashier Desk!

Please mention your board name ...

There's one for you there too, Martin! And one for Evil ...

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I never realized Betty Boop was Thai.

[Evil Penevil]

I never realized Betty Boop was Thai.

But she is from Brooklyn!

 

 

I've had the linguine with shrimp there and it's delicious.

I had it last night and it was delicious. Fresh shrimp, properly cooked pasta and good quality, finely diced ham added to the sauce for extra flavor. The garlic bread was a nice touch, especially with the fresh garlic on top.

 

The main dish cost 190 baht plus 50 baht for my Diet Coke, 240 baht total. The discount gave me 19 baht off, which I left as a tip.

 

 

 

 

Looks really good but the tomato slices look awful.

Better looking tomato slices this time round.

 

 

Yesterday I was in the Brooklyn Diner at about 10 p.m. There were eight other customers at the time and all ordered pizza. A very popular item!

 

Evil

[midlifecrisis]

lol

[MM]

lol

?

 

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[midlifecrisis]

?

 

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his response to my question as I never realized Betty Boop was from Brooklyn. I am easily amused.

[Mangu]

Thanks for the comments guys, both good and bad.

 

This is my business, and I am happy to say I believe we are doing a (mostly) good job.

The fries issue has been brought to my attention already, I thought it was taken care of, but obviously not, so I will have another chat with my chefs.

About the bacon: I will investigate into options here, maybe we can offer both options as choice. Stay tuned!

 

As times are tough these days, and we try to not compromise on quality of our food, it is difficult to maintain the best available prices. For example, I was not happy with the quality of the ham we were using for Pizzas, so we changed the supplier, and found a much better and tastier one, unfortunately for 50% more cost ...

 

For board members here I have a very special offer:

 

The Brooklyn Diners Club Card, a discount card that offers the bearer a 10% discount on all food,for dine-in at the restaurant as well as take-away! (Sorry the discount can't be applied for delivery orders!)

To get one of these cards for free, please send me a PM or mention it here in this thread. I will then produce the cards and have them ready for you to be picked up at Brooklyn Diner!

 

I will post our full menu here shortly, and in the mean time please order for deliveries either through Waiter On Wheels, or directly at Brooklyn Diner.

 

Order Hotline: 08 6004 2459

 

Open daily from 11AM to 3 AM!

 

Thanks for your attention! We appreciate your business!

 

Hi Sunny !

Arriving in Pattaya on May 10th.

Sure to Visit you place and try some this yummy food.

Would appreciate a Discount Card in my name.

Will pick it up from your restaurant, when I get there.

Cordially,

Mangu

[Parkwahn]

I have had a few eat ins and takeaways... Excellent Pizza with the discount card it's very cheap given the product... Thin and crispy very nice, best I have had in Thailand....

[mrlasvegas]

Thank you! Starting to feel hungry now.

 

Rvil

Me too. I will stop by Brooklyn Diner for sure during my visit next week.

[midlifecrisis]

Sunny, all you need is barfinable, sexy waitresses and I could eat three meals a day there.

[spike]

Thanks Evil for the review...that pizza looks fabulous.

[Evil Penevil]

The Brooklyn Diner is easing back into operation after several weeks of renovation. It's still not up to full speed, but the owner introduced his new menu at a "soft start" last night.

I had the pork schnitzel and it was huge as well as delicious.

Flavorful pork had been pounded to the right thickness, then breaded and fried correctly.

The fried potatoes were also very good, accented by bacon and onions.

The schnitzel cost 200 baht. With a SML and by using the BD discount card, the entire meal cost 255 baht.

Evil