Talde

Love this place. We have been huge fans of Dale Talde before we realized he was on Top Chef. We have eaten everything on the menu and have to say our favorite is the Lobster Tom Yum. It comes with thai chili oil and is delicate and delicious. The seasonal vegetables can be great too, especially when they make brussels.

Very impressed, ordered pork belly. It was absolutely delicious. Interesting combination pork belly with watermelon it was great. My friend orders Korean fried chicken as well as a watermelon margarita. Beautiful presentation and delicious food. Will define coming back.

Don’t come here if you have a soy allergy. Everything in the kitchen touches soy :\
I’m sure the food is great though, my friends love it.

This may be my second time at Talde. A pretty decent restaurant. I remember it differently than the first time I came here but none the less a nice time. The host was able to seat me even though my fav wasn’t there yet. It’s way better than forcing me to sit at the bar by myself. Kudos to that. Then the waiter was able to help me w choosing a nice wine for the night. Food came out slowly enough that I can enjoy each dish. We definitely weren’t bombarding by everything we ordered. Everything was super tasty! The dumplings were highly raved about. Yes they were good but I wouldn’t say they were the best dumplings in the world. I have to say though, that they were super juicy. Take a bite and be careful because juices can shoooot out. That was impressive. Then the tuna poke was next. Served on rice paper which is way better than giving me some rando chips to eat it with. There was a fair amt of tuna on a bed of green seaweed (nice touch). What I enjoyed abt it was the fact that it was smothered in sesame oil and NOT the typical heavy fatty mayo most ppl make it with. Will recommend. Next were the Korean fried chicken and Brussels sprouts. The chicken was really good. Succulent and moist. It was definitely a good choice but I wouldn’t say it’s anything to rave about. If given the choice again, go for the wings. Brussels sprouts were good but the sauce was on the heavy side. I still liked it but my other half begged to differ. Interesting twist on Asian cuisine. I’d go back.

I came here on a whim with a friend of mine after we were searching on Unilocal for a place to eat dinner.
We were enticed by the four star rating and wanted to see how good it really was.
We ordered two starters: Kung pao chicken wings and Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp salad.
For entrees: Spring Pea Rendang and Beef Short rib kare kare noodles
Dessert: halo-​halo
Drinks: watermelon margarita and Not so Pina Colada (can’t remember the name specifically)
The waiter informed us that all of these dishes are meant to be shared family style and would come out at the time that they’re ready.
I appreciated how patient the waiter was explaining to us how things worked and what their specials were. They were quite attentive about refilling our water glasses and taking away empty dishes etc…
For me personally, I thought the food was a little too salty for me.
The flavor on the Kung Pao Chicken wings was very strong, I wish I had ordered a side of rice to eat it with.
The Vietnamese garlic shrimp salad also had a very strong flavor because of the fish sauce based dressing they used. I felt that the garlic on the shrimp was a little burnt making the shrimp taste a little too bitter for me.
The Spring Pea Rendang was a good dish to eat after the starters because the creaminess and freshness of the vegetables really helped balance out the bolder flavors of the wings and shrimp salad. The spring peas were crisp and refreshing.
The short rib kare kare tasted okay to me. Again (I feel redundant now) it tasted a little too salty for me so I found myself mixing it with the Rendang to mellow it out. However, the noodles were cooked perfectly (right amount of aldente.) My friend enjoyed the kare kare more than me though!
I would say the portions are decent enough for three people to share with the amount that we ordered (two starters, two entrees, one dessert.) But probably shouldn’t call it family style as we both found the dishes to be on the smaller side.
Afterwards, we decided to get the halo halo which was the only dessert that they had (not sure if this is every day or just that day in particular.) It came with matcha ice cream, strawberries, jackfruit, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, and Capn Crunch cereal all on top of shaved ice. It was a massive serving, could easily serve four people. I actually enjoyed the dessert but it tasted more like cereal to me. However, take away the tapioca pearls, they were really hard, but I’m not sure if it’s due to it being in a bowl with shaved ice or they just didn’t cook it through enough.
The drinks were just okay. My friend’s Piña colada drink tasted better than mine. A bit pricey for their size.
Overall, I don’t think I would come back here again. It wasn’t a bad experience but I don’t find myself craving any of the dishes.

I love Dale Talde’s namesake restaurant so much I copped his cookbook. Stumbled into this restaurant on a summer’s night while walking around the neighborhood. The food in this restaurant touches the very depths of my heart and soul.
Their take on classic Asian dishes is the true definition of fusion.

This review has been sitting in drafts for (I exagerate not) 3 years. Talde is legitimately my favorite restaurant ever. It’s such a wonderful place for a celebration, a date, a too-​lazy-​to-​cook kinda night. Although the prices are up there ($ 20ish per entrée, served family style), the food is oh-​so-​worth-​it. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu (that I can eat — not everything is gluten free) and have settled on my regular order.
Pretzel Dumplings (for my date — not gluten free but everyone at the table gives them rave reviews!)
Fried Oyster Pad Thai
Fried Chicken
Side of Brussel Sprouts with green sambal sauce
For two people, this is A LOT of food. For three people it’s more manageable.
The service is always stellar, a combination of fine dining (the runner who brings us our food always tells me specifically that I can’t eat the dumplings… even though he was not my server and I never told him that I was the one with the gluten problem) and a neighborhood joint (I never feel rushed out and the staff are friendly and willing to chat.
If you live or visit Park Slope and you don’t check out Talde, you’re only hurting yourself.

What remains a fantastic neighborhood restaurant, Talde embodies all the qualities of a great locale, from the music selection to the generous seating space. But Talde has lost its core touch and thats the people. On my recent visit we grabbed a bite & drink at the bar as we waited for our seat, the bartender was as dry as communion bread at church, not engaging, no smiles and very transactional. The dumpling we ordered was over fried on one side and the other side tender as it should be. The Pad-​Thai ordered was not warm and told at the last minute of waiting that they ran out of oysters for the dish.
Something is not right and the machine needs a tune-​up. Talde has become the modern day F-​train, something needs to be done because it can not longer sustain the volume of passengers. There is something wrong with the kitchen because what use to be NYC best Pad-​Thai tasted like a sub par Pad-​Thai on restaurant-​row. The bartender was disjointed & accept phones if there is a wait for seating, its Park Slope not Mid-​Town.
Talde please fix!

I’ve been to Talde a few times and every time it exceeds expectations. The most recent visit, I went with my mom and ordered the guacamole (vegetarian), lobster tom kha and the brussels sprouts with a pistachio, sardine and herb pesto. Everything was delicious — but the guacamole on crispy rice stole the show. The balance of textures, flavors, the coolness of the avocado and heat of the pepper were perfect. We were talking about that dish all night. The lobster tom kha was spicy — a heat that quickly warms your mouth and fills it with flavor at the same time. Really delicious. The brussels were also yummy but probably the most similar to other dishes experienced at restaurants. Of course they had their Talde twist. Highly recommend this dining experience!

I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while since it’s in my neighborhood and friends of mine have raved about how good it it. I finally went for brunch on Saturday and got to try a few things with my friend.
First of all, the portions are tiny and it is quite expensive considering you are getting Asian food which you can get for much cheaper prices at other places. We ordered the kale salad which had good flavors but it was seriously like 3 torn leaves of kale on a plate with some pickles and seasoning. We also had the Asian sausage fried rice which again was tasty but super greasy, but I guess it is fried rice. None of the other stuff we ordered were that great considering how much you’re paying. My favorite dish was the tator totes and that’s because I haven’t had them in years.

Overpriced food. You guys need to stop calling your orders family size when they look more like tapas. I ordered 2 entrees to share and they were very small: short rib noodles and pork with soy sauce. Both were very small to share. 2 entrees and 2 drinks = $ 100. Food is good but pricy.

Brunch Only.
Are you kidding me? Walked in and was immediately appalled by plates and dishes they use– plastic, flowery, straight from Chinatown. The same dishes my parents used for years at home, brought in bulk and for very cheap. Usually not microwavable. We sat down in the back and noticed how tight the spaces were. My friend wasn’t allowed to bring in her stroller. The place is loud and the dishes were dirty. Our plates came with diced scallions and rice bits, and our coffee cups came with residual grinds. Yuck.
I checked out the bathroom and standing short at five feet two, I could not see my reflection in the mirror which is meant for people five feet six and taller. An Asian Fusion restaurant that doesn’t cater much to Asians… Most of us are short… Good luck to my friend Al who is four feet eleven inches «tall.»
The food was meh… $ 10 for two tiny buns (think Peking duck white buns) filled with a small slice of fried avocado, daikon, and spicy mayo. The dishes during brunch are meant to be shared family style, but the portions were small. My guy friends each demolished their orders. One of my girlfriends ate most of her bacon pad thai. I felt bad to eat from other people’s dishes so I didn’t try that. I think the pancakes were fairly sized. The breakfast ramen tasted good, very buttery, but you immediately suspect that they’ve dumped a whole stick of butter into the broth…
Tater tots were tater tots– they added Sriracha to ketchup to make it a spicy ketchup. Overall, this was not a place I would return to for brunch. Much rather have dim sum or eat at a real Asian restaurant. Maybe I’m just picky, but this place just did not cater to my taste buds or comfort level.
Service was okay. Our waiter wasn’t remarkably friendly or cold, but at the end, another waitress kept coming over to ask if we needed anything else. Our party of eight did stay for a while, but business was slowing, so I didn’t get why we had to be rushed out.
Trust the poor reviews… if you’re a foodie and you love brunch and Asian cuisine, you will not love this place… Sorry Talde. And please, lower those mirrors in your bathrooms.

Since finding out that I’m moving to Europe sooner than anticipated, I’ve been on a mission to eat as much inventive Asian American food as possible. Today we returned to Talde for brunch to further my foodie farewell mission. Unlike my prior visit, the restaurant was packed at 11:15am so we ate at the bar. Service was very good but it was annoying that so many of the customers were so inconsiderate about closing the door behind them when they entered so the bar had cold air constantly blowing through.
But anyway, that didn’t detract from the fact that the Khao Soi that I ordered was the best I’ve had in the city. The broth was brimming with umami goodness and just the perfect amount of heat. Delicious! I also sampled the corn pancakes, which were delightful. We capped off brunch with a round of delightful blackberry margaritas. All in all, a five-​star meal.

Although I have only had drinks here, this place is awesome! The décor is amazing, the staff is personable and friendly. The drinks are great!
Try out the carafe of mimosas! So good! The Chinatown drink is good if you like strong drinks and rum! I am looking forward to going back and trying some other drinks and possibly some food.

The wait here is typically ridiculous, but if people are willing to wait 2 hours for a table, you should assume the food will be worth it.
I’ve been here 3 times for dinner. The first time I waited 2 hours for a table of 4, then I waited about 30 minutes for a table of 3 and then a few days ago I came in looking for a 2 top and the place was half empty. Obviously the earlier you come, the better your chances are of little to no wait.
This review is mostly for my visit 2 days ago on a Monday night. Once seated, my date and I were approached immediately by our waiter. I think his name was Walter or Walden — something like that. Sorry man, I was there for the food. Anyway, our waiter was super friendly and helpful. He asked if either of us had any dietary restrictions and when I told him I was gluten free, he proceeded to go thorough the entire menu to tell me what was safe. I’ve never experienced this without specifically asking, so I was really impressed.
We went with the coconut grits, Korean fried chicken and beef short rib kare kare. My date also got a Brooklyn Sling.
In past orders I’ve also tried Obama’s punch, lobster tom kah, kung pao chicken wings and wonton noodle soup.
In my (brilliant food savvy) opinion, make sure to get the chicken wings, Korean fried chicken,
tom kah wonton soup and coconut grits. I’d also go with obama’s punch if you like a sweeter drink.
Also keep in mind that the food here is SPICY. Since my spice level is «if it’s too spicy for a newborn baby, Lori probably won’t be able to handle it,» I have a tough time taking down some of these dishes.
Ohhh, you must be asking why I’m telling you to get 2 orders of fried chicken. You didn’t even notice that? Well, pay attention! As a person who eats gluten free, (98% of the time– unless something is really really worth the pain) fried chicken is hard to find. This place does it right. Their super crispy rice flour makes me feel another level of gay while my heart and belly sing with happiness. Yea, it’s that good.

Brunch only…
Favorites:
Everything! haha
It was very good, but we liked the pretzel, pork & chive dumplings and the Lemongrass chicken the best.
Hubby would of liked the chicken to be more saucy… this was a rift on lettuce wraps.
The english pea Samosas along with the Bacon Pad Thai were also great.
Wish I lived closer!

I am giving Talde back a star because the last two times I have been here, the food was consistently good, although again, dishes were different than preparation at prior visits. Plus the service is so great that I will overlook a little inconsistency here and there. You really cannot find nicer servers and bus folks than those working at Talde.
New menu addition that is a must try: the empanada. Not like any empanada I have ever had and seriously yummy. Now I’m going to have to go back soon because that dish will be haunting my taste buds!

Nothing short of amazing!
Seriously, Talde is that good. I have been here twice now and the first time, I enjoyed the food and ambiance here, but the second time blew me away even more. This place is perfect for a date or a couple friends catching up. It’s located in South Slope which is a really nice area in Brooklyn. It’s right on the corner or 7^th ave and 11^th street.
The staff is very friendly and attentive. The venue is on the small side but it’s spacious enough for you to be comfortable at your table. My friend and I ordered 2 appetizers to share, the Kung Pao wings 6 pieces for $ 9, which were {expletive} amazing!!! And the pork dumplings, 4 pieces for $ 8, which were also good. I had the Thai starr drink at $ 13 which tastes really good and gets better as you drink it. I highly recommend the Kung Pao wings, they are crunchy and moist at the same time with a flavor that is mind blowing. My friend and I could not stop raving about how good they were. We were tempted to pig out and order some to go home but we decided against it and figure we will be coming back here sometime soon anyway so we’ll hold out for that, although it will be hard lol.
For our meals, my friend had the Kale salad which I sampled and it tasted very good, full of flavor. I had the vegetable fried rice (a nice large plate) and asked them to customize it and add egg in it. It was phenomenal and $ 8 bucks! For all of this, our total bill came out to under $ 64! My friend and I were expecting it to be more and were pleasantly surprised.
In a nutshell, please, please, come here! You will be so glad you did. The service is just as excellent as the food is. I’m really happy for the recommendation of this place I had from a Unilocal friend. Talde is the best Asian fusion restaurant I have tasted to date!

Food was salty. similar to how I felt with this meal.
We arrived Sunday for brunch and were seated immediately.
Kung Pao Chicken & Waffles $ 15 — Came with maybe 7 – 8 pieces of chicken and 1 waffle. In my opinion, it was too sweet and saucy. The chili peppers didn’t do the trick with the zing and the dish wasn’t as spicy as expected.
Pretzel Pork and Chive Dumplings $ 8 — Came with 4 pieces and a side of sauce. Nothing special and overpriced. The dough was over cooked and salty.
Bacon Pad Thai $ 12 — This dish was Ok… besides the fact that we only found 3 tiny cubes of bacon and it was salty. Where’s the bacon?!
Maybe i’m just not a fan of fusion and can’t have the best of 2 worlds.

Not sure why it took me 3+ years to make it to Talde, but I finally did and BOY am I glad I did. I was slightly apprehensive, due to the usual overrated delicacies in NYC, but Talde did not disappoint.
We started with cocktails, Negroni for me and something pink for my date. Negroni was tops and my date loved the pink drink. Next round was Rosé — very simple and delicious. Ordered the pretzel dumplings, Korean friend chicken, the famous Pad Thai and sprung for the veggie of the day — bok choy, escarole and sweet potato in a coconut curry-​type sauce.
Then we waited and waited and nothing happened for a while. We waited some more. Then seriously nothing was happening and we were HANGRY, gurl. Turns out the Dept. o’ Health showed up and all cooking had ceased. The staff was extremely apologetic and accommodating, resulting in our 2 rounds of drinks comped and a generous plate of samosas, compliments of the chef. Really nice gesture, when they could have shrugged it off like some places.
On top of that, the food was phenomenal. The dumplings were crispy, salty, flavorful. Wish they gave more (only 4). Pad Thai was pure heaven, saucy, amazing flavor, that bacon! Good heat. The Korean fried chicken was out of this world. I’m a BonChon freak and was so surprised. That skin!!! Served on a bed of creamy sauce and cold sliced plums. Oooooh lord, that was delicious.
Generally, a great meal and a good PR experience from Talde. Only comment is the breading on the oysters was bland and could have been crispier, but the meal was beyond solid overall. The service was tops and much appreciated.
Drooling thinking about my chicken leftovers in the fridge.