Song
295 5th Avenue
(between 1st St & 2nd St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 965-1108
- Nearest Transit:
Union St (M, R)
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: Yes
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
79 Reviews for Song
Thankfully we've never had to dine in because the environment may lend itself to a seizure. Make sure to develop a rapport with the "friendly" women who answer the phone, when/if they actually do.
But the food is good and cheap, perfect for picnicking or a cozy night in watching masterpiece theater:)
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Excellent flavorful Thai food, service and value - the best Park Slope has to offer! If you are in Brooklyn -- you should definitely make a visit to either Song or (original sister restaurant Joya on Court Street.)
The service is so quick and cheap, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal favorites are the mango salad, spicy noodles and tom yum soup. In case you are waiting for others or just have a wait during peak hours, they have a great bar in the front area and the mango martinis are deeee-lish!
They even have a garden patio to check out if the weather permits! Oh, and I always love when I can see the kitchen... just to know I'm in good, clean hands! :)
Cash Only, but does not warrant any stars off because you can easily get in/out with only a $20 bill !!!
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I loved this place. I got there early to meet some friends and sat at the bar while I waited. The bartender was so nice. Reminded me of a kempt amy winehouse (if thats even possible). The atmosphere was cool. Very chill and fun. The food was good too. Although I will admit that I'm not a Thai connoisseur so I cant vouch for ho authentic it was. The service sucked but for the price I think I can deal. Try it out!
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Its reliably very good Thai food at reasonable prices. As a vegetarian, I appreciate the number of such choices on the menu. Overall the place has a nice atmosphere (nice and trendy), and good wait staff. My only bone against the place (I went on a Wednesday night, the place was packed) is that it got REALLY loud in there. But, that's common in many NY restaurants, it just seemed more so for some reason at Song.
I've only been here once about 14 months ago but I still remember it. So affordable-even with wine-decent service, great atmosphere. Best Thai I've had in or out of Manhattan.
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The good:
- the portions are big enough to take the leftovers home and eat them for lunch the next day
- the food is gooooooooood. i mean, i didn't go to heaven every time i took a bite, but it's better than a lot of thai food i've had
- it's cheap. 8 bucks an entree? yes please.
The bad:
- the service. other people have mentioned it, and i don't think it's awful, but it's not really good. we mostly got ignored, but we got our food/drinks/check in a timely manner
The it-depends-on-your-taste:
- it's a bit loud... many tables in a small space, bad acoustics. this happens to be a pet peeve of mine, but most people don't care.
- atmosphere: the place feels like it's trying to be hip... and it apparently thinks that poor lighting is really hip. but again, it wasn't that bad, and a lot of people like that kind of thing.
Bottom line: it's cheap, it's plentiful, it's delicious, and if you can deal with a quiet waiter it's definitely worth it.
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Popped in on the hottest Sun early evening in june. They told us that AC was broken, we said really, the host laughed. oh well.
Sat in patio - quite nice - but menus were literally thrown at our table and loads of attitude from staff. We left without eating; sorry Song but there is too much competition in this area for bad service. You lose. Soon it will be 'going for a song..'
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Unbeatable for its quantity/quality of food and price point. Very hip space with loud vibrating music but my grandparents still liked the experience here. Menu ranges from $7-10 and specials up to $14.
Good dishes:
-calamari!! (we always get a large portion--large chunks of lightly breaded squid w/a sweet dipping sauce)
-pad thai is always solid
-massaman curry if you like yellow and potatoes
-mango salad (mangos were perfectly sweet)
Good food for even better prices here.
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This place was full of attitude. The food was not that great. You get what you pay for. I heard Beet is ten times better then Song. I am done with this place. Never understood all the hype. bye bye song.
Wow. The food was simply amazing . . . and super cheap! The mango salad is to die for, then to be reborn for, then to live for, then to die for again. My lychee martini was a little bit nail polish remover for my tastes but all in all a wonderful meal.
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My first reaction walking into this place:
WOW!
and it just seemed to continue the longer I was there. The place looks beautiful. It's decorated so savvy I was wondering if I was going to be able to afford my meal.
Then came my next wow... the prices. CHEAP! For a place that looks so crazy nice you can eat for under $10.
Ok so the place looks nice and it's cheap. How's the food? To die for. The best Thai I've had anywhere. My friends and I all got different things and passed them around the table as we went and I wasn't disappointed in any of them. I got one of the curries (can't remember which one) it was spicy, so watch out if you can't handle your heat. Another great dish was the spicy noodles with shrimp. YUM!
My only advice is make reservations if they take them. It's a popular place (obviously), so if you don't want to wait around forever I'd be sure to at least try to call ahead.
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Song was a fantastic discovery, thanks to Yelp. There is a wait, even on weekdays (I think there was a 40 minute wait last Tuesday--we were too hungry, had to defer), but if you come expecting to wait, you will be rewarded. The food is delicious and the drinks are generous. And you will have leftovers. Leftover Thai might be better than leftover pizza!
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Darling. That's what this place is. I came here a few times for dates and with a friend. The atmosphere during the day is relaxed and trendy and romantic at night - voltive candles against a metallic backdrop. Another plus: guys, this is a great date spot: obscenely cheap, intimate, and great food. Try the spring rolls.
It seems like the first thing everyone comments on is the atmosphere -- and yeah, they definitely spent a lot of time on it. The place is also very cheap, as you can easily get an entree and glass of wine for about $13.
I've been here about a dozen times, and it's very hit or miss, averaging to a mid-grade review. On noodle dishes they tend to use too much fish sauce, and sometime char their vegetables (which taste frozen, but are decent). Curries have been the most consistently good, although still not anything amazing.
Worst part about this place is their house music is often times blasting, or there will be a dj spinning too loudly, so it's hard to enjoy a good conversation over dinner. They're definitely in the business for a quick turnover, and they get it.
Overall a good thai place, but their food isn't always their strength.
I would venture so far as to say this is one of the best Thai places I've been to in the city, especially considering the bang you get for your buck. You can eat dinner on a weekend for under $10 an entree, which is a steal anywhere, and it's good! (We celebrated signing our lease here, and could actually afford it after first and last month's rent + security deposit.)
I had a seriously delicious curry that I had to save for leftovers the next day to savor the flavor. Once I ordered a dish that was insanely spicy and had to send it back but they were nice about my gringo taste buds.
Lunch on the patio in the summer or dinner in the low lighting, you can't go wrong!
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Two words: Corn fritters.
Seriously, you can take away the ambiance (which I actually like, even when it's disco night), the entrees (excellently priced, plus great pad thai), the drinks (yummy, not expensive) and I will still just say to you-- maybe even in a clandestine whisper -- "corn fritters."
At this point you might try to take me aside and quietly ask me what the hell I'm talking about, and still I will say, slightly more loudly, "corn fritters!" And then you might put the context clues together and say "oh, you mean the appetizer here on Song's menu? Are you trying to tell me I should order them?" and I will nod vigorously, maybe silently weeping a little at the anticipation. And once they arrive, you will finally try them and maybe begin to weep at little as well, and then -- and only then -- all will be understood and the universe will once again regain its balance.
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This place is Cheap, the food is made quickly, and it has a nice interior.
All good things. Lots of veggie options. Good booze list, DJs, outdoor seatings.
My issue is this..the food tastes SOGGY. Also why is it so damn hard to get actual THAI SPICY food at Thai restaurants. I asked, and asked again, and all they do is give you chili paste.
I WANT THE FOOD COOKED THAI SPICY. It is a Thai restaurant. Thai Food is SPICY, I want it spicy. They seem to have issues with that.
But..it is CHEAP. FAST on the delivery, and a nice setting...so I will let it slide, although I would never wait to eat here, not sure what's up with the lines on weekends.
Saturday night at 9 was a nice table without a wait. Nice seating gave us some great people watching views. A little dark, but the ambiance was nice. Not too loud. Nice place for a first date (which this was)
I was very happy with my beef dish. Spicy but not hot. Nice portion for the price. Didn't sample my dates meal but it looked good and she enjoyed it.
Dinner for two, one drink, no dessert, + tip = $40
(NO CREDIT CARDS!!!! Ooops!)
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I would give this place 5 stars if the service was better. I completely understand it was a Saturday night, raining and we needed a table for 5 people, but we all hope for a perfect dining experience whenever trying a new restaurant. Anyway, the good stuff...We had 2 appetizers 4 main courses and a bottle of wine for well under $100. The chicken satay was really good and the calamari was also great. I had the salmon special, it came in a spicy coconut curry sauce and topped with veggies, cashews and came with a side of rice. It was indeed quite spicy but everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully yummie. Here's another service issue...I had a spicy dish and I therefore finished my water and no one came to fill it. I hate it when people think once you get your food you don't need anything anymore. We'll definitely come back and see if our next service experience is any better. If anything I recommend getting the food delivered that's what a friend of mine does and she loves it. Enjoy!
I miss the days when I lived 3 blocks from Song! My dinner usually consisted of Tofu Tod with plum dipping sauce and the Massaman Curry with Chicken. Yum! The entrees are big and so cheap for New York ($6-8, and if you have a small stomach like me, that means you will have enough leftovers for 2 more meals. Every time I cook Thai food, I think about how it would be cheaper to go to Song!
The loud music sometimes bothers me, what with screaming at your friends just to have a conversation. The service is quick, but arrive early on weekend nights, or you will be waiting!
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Mmm, I'd give it 3.5 stars, if I could. The food is pretty good, but it's definitely not AUTHENTIC Thai. It was a lot better in the first year or so after it opened, but it's kinda gone downhill lately. Had a few entrees arrive cold. Kinda meh.
The environment is really pretty nice. Dark, pretty hip. It's got a cool outdoor seating area, as well, so I'm sure I'll be there this Summer. Plus, it's pretty damn cheap.
The curries lack kick. But they're decent. Definitely an americanized version of Thai food. The spicy noodles (a spicy pad see ew) are probably the best thing on the menu. Some specials are better than others. Some try to combine flavors in ways that God never intended.
This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The food is great and the atmosphere is lively. If you like Thai food, you simply must come and check this place out (if you haven't already...It's VERY popular among the peeps in my 'hood). Everything on the menu is great - my favorite item being the spicy noodles (pick your protein, veggies, basil, and hot chili paste). It's so good that every time I come here I say I am going to branch out but I almost ALWAYS end up getting that!
It's kind of a scene (in a good way). There's a DJ spinning on most nights and a chill outdoor area to relax in.
The best part? Almost everything on the menu is under $10. Yes, you read right!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Probably my fave restaurant in NYC. The food is always delicious (no, it's not the best Thai I've ever had, but it's always really fresh and really good), and the outdoor seating in summer is something I always look forward to. The best thing about it? It's VERY affordable for the ambiance, service, and food. Well worth the trip.
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Food is great. Prices are great. Didn't wait (weekday night)
The interior is pretty sweet - nice atmosphere to eat in. They also have an outside patio which I have not yet seen. My only hiccup is that this place is damn loud. Not sure if it was just where I was sitting, but I could not hear anyone I was with! So.. do not bring a date or parents if you want to actually talk!
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Great place to check out if you are in the neighborhood! Great vibe and good food. The wait is sometimes long (max wait time I experienced was close to an hour) when you go during super busy times and they don't take reservations under 6 people or something like that.
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Pros: I was a little unsure about this place from the Chichi bar area at the front of the restaurant, but we got right in without a res on a Friday night and had a nice table with a view of the cooks tearing it up in the kitchen. Thai is notoriously unaccommodating to vegetarians because of their insistence to put fish sauce in everything, but I found a nice range of options. The fried tofu was perfectly done, and the house salad had a great tangy peanut dressing. The pad thai was tasty, although next time I'll ask for it a bit spicier. Highly quaffable and cheap wine was served in generously large goblets.
Cons: I understand the drawback of Song is that the place gets too loud when they have DJs playing, and although there wasn't a DJ that night, I can understand that complaint. Also, I would have preferred a little more space between tables so that I don't feel like the quiet, bored married couple next to me isn't going to chime into the conversation. Oh, and Thai food gets a lime wedge, not a lemon.
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Song is my favorite Thai restaurant....you get so much food and pay very little!
Great Thai food at a great price. But, better still - great atmosphere. It gets very crowded so go on the early side. Helpful hint - the food comes quickly so order the apps and then wait before ordering the entree. Average price is around $7.
The food is good, but nothing you can't find elsewhere. The service is absolutely terrible. The host did not greet us, didn't even make eye contact to be exact. Our waitress did not come to the table for about 10 minutes. When we inquired about the beer selection she failed to mention over half of the beers they offer, including everything on tap. Our drinks were delivered to us halfway through our appetizer. After our food was delivered we didn't see our waitress again till she delivered our check. We paid and waited over 10 minutes for someone to bring us our change... which happened to be the rude host who slammed the change on the table in a way that stated "get out" i need the table. I also was not as impressed with the "atmosphere" as everyone else seems to be. I will not be dining there again.
The food here is awesome and ridiculously cheap. Just don't even think about dining in, unless of course you don't care much about talking to the person(s) you're with; it's way too damn loud in there.
At first, I loved Song, and I would have given it 5 stars. The food is pretty good & excellent for the price. I usually get the Joya Mango Salad, Tofu Tod, and Kang Kyo Whan Pak (veggies in green curry). Love them all. The Pad Thai is OK there, not as flavorful and veggie-ful as Long Tan's.
Recently, their delivery service sucks. Like negative 5 stars sucks. I've had to keep calling for 10 minutes just to get through since the phone is always busy. and when i do, the food doesn't get there for 40 minutes (and I'm 5 blocks away). Last week was my last & final straw wit the delivery at Song. I ordered food at 9pm. waited patiently, had a glass of wine. At 9:30 I called to make sure the order went through. Yep, the lady said it was 'on the way' (they always say that). Waiting, waiting, looking at the clock, cat hair fluff floats by my face in the breeze from the fan. It's 10pm now. I call back and they assure me that my food was on the way. I reconfirmed my address with them, the order, everything. By 10:15 I was damn hungry and getting agitated. I called back and again I was assured the original 9pm order went out. I figured at this point, if the food was going to make it, it would be cold or squashed or something unpleasant. At this point, they offered me my order for free.
By 10:30 I gave up and ordered from somewhere else that delivered in 15 minutes. At 11pm, guess who buzzes my buzzer? Song delivery.
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dude, i know california has great thai food but when we ended up here and it was so fuckin good, i was spyched and everyone was super nice. by the looks of the place i thought it would be pricey, duh nyc.... but it wasnt!
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This place was definitely a yum-fest. I guess in a sense I can also compare this place to Sea, but then again I won't, based solely on the fact that this place doesn't have as much going on interior wise and lighting wise. Song is very peaceful, but still loud, yet not as loud. The space is not huge, but its also not small. The interior is quite minimalistic, dark and softly illuminated by dimmed lamps and other lighting. I'm assuming on weekends or late night there is a live DJ, since there was one spinning last night.
Pigged the fuck out. So much food, and the bill was incredibly reasonable. So, if I personally had to decide on whether or not I wanted to go back there, you can bet your sweet ass I would.
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Song is one of the most consistent restaurants that you will ever come across. I live close by and am lucky to get through a week with out the heroin-like withdrawal symptoms of not eating it. We have eaten in a number of times and the staff are great. For the most part, we order delivery but nothing is lost on the food by doing it this way. The spicy flat noodles are sufficiently spicy (even for someone brought up in Asia) and the barbecue spare ribs nearly drip off of the bone. You are going to have to be extremely picky to find something bad to say about any of their curries and the salads are simple but impressive. For consistently solid, if not entirely authentic Thai food, Song is a safe bet.
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joya mango salad (greater than symbol) orgasm.
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I like Song. The wait for a table is long, and it is very loud, but the music is right up my alley and there is a bar to wait at.
The food is pretty decent. Recently I went there and had the "Thai" Mussels and a Massaman curry and it was all very good. It's not the best Thai I've ever had, but it's good, cheap and hits the spot.
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Song is a genuine Thai restaurant in park slope with great food and low to moderate prices.
The food is great. Portions are generally big satisfying. Cocktails are a bit limited but you don't come here drinks anyway.
Wait time on a fri/sat night? 30min to an hour. The seating area is limited but when its warmer there is outdoor seating available. Oh and good luck trying to make a reservation...tried calling for an hour and it was busy or no one picked up.
Prices are great for the portion size. About $7 for great pad thai. About $15 for their daily specials( mine was skirt steak ).
Atmosphere? Trendy...dark but kind of loud with the live dj playing. Don't expect meaningful conversations here.
Service? Could be better. They're nice but just not around much.
My complaint...CREDIT CARDS are NOT accepted.
Overall, great thai food in brooklyn. Give yourself a good amount of wait time!
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One of my favorite Thai places in New York and definitely my favorite in Brooklyn. Great food, low prices.
I always eat Sate Chicken for appetizer and Pad See Ew with Beef (no Broccoli).
One thing to avoid is the diet soda from the bar. It is usually terrible!
Finally, try to have a bite outdoors. It isnt a huge space, but it is laid back. Enjoy!
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I've been here several times for a reason, I really enjoy myself. The food is really good, really cheap and cooked in the open kitchen, so you see it all happen. The atmosphere is dark, but cozy, loud, but you can have a conversation. The service varies since it is a hot spot (with good reason) so I order my drinks ahead of time and simply ask them to bring me another in 20 min. They don't accept credit here, so bring cash. Although you won't need much of it unless you have a few drinks.
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Can't get enough of the spicy noodles. Seriously. One time after I broke up with a girl I locked myself in my room and subsisted off them for a whole week. It was the best week ever. Thanks to the noodles.
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