Korean Tapas After Dark, Masa Pancakes by Day
Gather with friends over sharing plates and mezcal cocktails in a relaxed dining room. Northern Thai curries offer another dinner option, while a roomy Brooklyn diner accommodates bigger groups in a nostalgic 1980s setting.
Brooklyn Tables
Wyckoff Avenue After Dark
SURA sits behind a Bushwick boutique grocery stocked with global snacks and drinks. Korean-American sharing plates include quesadillas and galbi. The bar mixes gochujang caramel mezcal cocktails. The restaurant opens at 5:00 PM daily and closes at 2:00 AM Thursday through Sunday. Monday through Wednesday, it closes at midnight. A 20 percent gratuity is added for parties of six or more. The dining room stays relaxed despite the polished presentation.
Flushing Avenue Curries
For a summer meal, Chiangmai Diner and Bar in Brooklyn offers outdoor seating beside the street. Gluten-free options include pad Thai and fried rice. Friday and Saturday closing is 11:00 PM. The restaurant closes at 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday. The cozy dining room serves Northern Thai dishes. Choose beef khao soi or hung lay with sticky rice, and pair your meal with a house mocktail.
Grandma's House by Day
Masa pancakes at Sal and Cookie's Ultra Fine Diner have soft centers, crisp edges and a rich vanilla flavor. Pair them with thick-cut bacon or home fries with caramelized onions. The roomy dining room has space for big groups. Staff dress to match the diner's nostalgic 1980s setting. At 198 Lewis Avenue, service runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday through Tuesday. The diner is closed on Wednesday.
