Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The Review: Talde

 
 
Retreived from http://www.taldebrooklyn.com


Review


I have been to Talde in Park Slope several times since the start of the year. Every time the food was great. There are no reservations and it seems to always be an hour and half wait no matter how many people in your party if you go after 7pm. Get there before 7pm and you will have a much shorter wait. If you don't mind eating at a counter, request the seats in front of the kitchen as it is fun to watch the cooks work while between courses. While waiting at the bar for your table, split an Obama's Punch which can give 2 people close to 3 drinks each for $18. Everything is meant to be shared, so share! I like to start off with something light like the Kale Salad for $12, then order the Warm Soba Noodle for $12, and then order the Korean Fried Chicken for $23 as well as the Smoked Char Siu Pork Shoulder for $19.  As a critical path, there is hardly a better meal out there. Every dish has great flavors and is a nice change from the typical Italian or, what I will term, "Brooklyn Comfort" restaurants in the area. 

  • Go early and beat the rush at 7pm for dinner 
  • Order multiple dishes to share, especially the Warm Soba Noodle and Korean Fried Chicken

Talde

369 7th Avenue, Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY
347-916-0031


 
Dinner: Mon - Sun, 5pm - 12am
 Brunch: Sat & Sun, 11am - 3pm
 


From New York Magazine:

"Dale Talde (Top Chef) says he's "trying to take the dirty word out of fusion," and his menu reflects that: Phot roast combines "everything you'd find in pho and everything you'd find in a pot roast," while market ramen is an all-vegan soup based on seasonal veggies. That might sound like a contrast to other dishes, such as a reportedly intense barbecue platter, but Talde tells us, "The yin and yang—it's very applicable to this restaurant."



From the New York Times:

One Star *

ATMOSPHERE A simple local Asian spot with extraordinary mahogany woodwork.
 
SERVICE Variable.

SOUND LEVEL Tolerable.

RECOMMENDED Saigon crepes; pretzel pork and chive dumplings; roasted beets; chow fun; whole roasted branzino; fluke; Korean fried chicken; wok-charred rib-eye; halo-halo.

DRINKS AND WINE Streamlined tiki drinks, draft beer and a wide range of wines all harmonize with the cooking.

PRICES Appetizers and noodles, $5 to $16; main courses, $18 to $29. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
 
WHAT THE STARS MEAN Ratings range from zero to four stars and reflect the reviewer’s reaction primarily to food, with ambience, service and price taken into consideration.


From Yelp:

"The plates are designed to be shared.  The more people you have, the more food you get to try!"

"Apps and entrees where delicious, especially the fried chicken. Service was professional and friendly."

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