Corthaiyou – Thai
Corthaiyou serves as a vibrant portal to the streets of Thailand, where the air hums with the fragrance of toasted spices and the bright, zesty perfume of fresh galangal. The kitchen masterfully balances the four pillars of Thai flavor—sweet, sour, salty, and spicy—transforming fresh ingredients into a kaleidoscope of aromatic curries and wok-seared delights. Every meal is an immersive celebration of heritage, inviting guests to linger over plates that pulse with the bold, authentic spirit of Southeast Asian soul food.
1310, Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 +1-718-676-7388 https://www.corthaiyou.com/Rating: 4.2/5 (572 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, sugar-free, low-fat, heart-healthy, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, gerd, zone, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this welcoming Thai spot for its friendly, attentive service and cozy, clean atmosphere. Standout dishes include the whole red snapper, crispy wings with sweet sauce, and flavorful drunken noodles, while appetizers like the ribs, fried tofu, and mango salad receive high marks. Although some items like the calamari and rolls had mixed reviews, guests rave about the fresh ingredients and extensive menu, often noting it as a great local gem worth returning to.
Menu
- Pad Thai: Stir Fried Fresh Rice Noodles with Beansprouts, Chive, Scallion, Roasted Peanuts, and Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Pad See Ew: Stir Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Egg and Chinese Broccoli in Black Soy Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pad Kee Mow: Sauteed Rice Noodles with Egg, Onion, Tomatoes, Hot Pepper, and Basil Leaves in Chili Basil Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wok Basil: Stir Fried with Thai Basil, Fresh Bird Eye Chili, Onion, and Garlic topped with Fried Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Basil Fried Rice: Fried Rice with Egg, Onion, Scallion, and Carrot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Penang Curry: Dry Curry with String Beans and Bell Peppers. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Noodle Green Curry: Rice Vermicelli Noodle with Bell Peppers, Thai Eggplant, Bamboo Shoot, and Basil Leaves in Green Curry Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Delight: Mixed Asian Greens Stir Fried in Garlic Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Kai Jeow Moo Sub: Thai pork omelette and scallion served with Jasmine Rice and Sriracha Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Spring Roll: Stuffed with glass vermicelli, carrot, and cabbage served with sweet plum chili sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Dumplings: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings served with Mushroom Soy Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Tofu: Served with Sweet Chili Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chive Pancake: Pan Fried Chive Pancake. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Papaya Salad: Vegetarian Papaya Salad with Peanut, Soy Sauce, Coconut Sugar, Garlic, Thai Chili, String Bean, and Tomato. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Pad Thai: Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Bean Sprouts, Scallion, and Roasted Peanuts with Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pad See Ew: Stir Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Chinese Broccoli and Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodle): Stir Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Onion, Tomatoes, Hot Pepper, and Basil Leaves in Chili Basil and Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pad Woonsen: Stir Fried Glass Noodle with Carrot, Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, Napa, Scallion, and Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Thai Fried Rice: Fried Rice with Tofu, Onion, Scallion, and Carrot. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Basil Fried Rice: Fried rice with fresh basil, egg, onion, bell pepper, and Thai fresh chili. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pineapple Fried Rice: Fried Rice with Curry Powder, Pineapple, Onion, Scallion, Carrot, Cashew Nut, and Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Green Curry: Bell Peppers, Eggplant, Bamboo Shoot, String Bean, Basil Leaves, and Tofu. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Panang Curry: Bell Peppers, Eggplant, Bamboo Shoot, String Bean, Basil Leaves, and Tofu. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Wok Basil: Stir Fried with Tofu, String Bean, Bell Pepper, Thai Basil, Fresh Bird Eye Chili, Onion, and Garlic. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Wok Cashew Nut: Stir Fried with Bell Peppers, Pineapple, Mushroom, Cashew Nut, Onion, and Tofu in Tangy Chili Sauce. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Basil Eggplant: Sauteed Eggplant, Bamboo Shoot, Bell Pepper, Thai Basil, Fresh Bird Eye Chili, Onion, and Garlic. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Wok Prik Khing: String beans, bell pepper, and kaffir lime leaves stir fried with dry curry paste. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Market Green: Stir fried seasonal mixed vegetables in garlic soy sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Tofu Rama: Steamed Broccoli, Carrot, and Tofu with Peanut Sauce. Served with Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Green Curry Tofu Noodle Soup: Rice Vermicelli Noodle in Green Curry Broth with Eggplant, Bamboo Shoot, and Bell Pepper topped with Bean Sprout and Basil Leaves. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls: Stuffed with glass vermicelli, carrot, and cabbage served with sweet plum chili sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Calamari: Served with Sweet Chili Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Dumplings: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings served with Mushroom Soy Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Gui Chai Chive Pancake: Pan fried chive vegetable pancake served with soy vinaigrette sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Golden Fried Tofu: Golden Fried Tofu served with Sweet Chili Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Summer Rolls: Spring mix, basil leaf, carrot, tofu, rice noodle wrapped with rice paper served with peanut sauce dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Satays: Marinated Chicken on skewers served with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone
- Chicken Curry Puff: Pastry Puff stuffed with Chicken, Potato, Onion, and Yellow Curry served with Cucumber Salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Larb Rolls: Crispy spicy spring roll stuffed with ground pork mixed with toasted rice, red onion, mint leaves, and chili powder. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sriracha Wings: Deep Fried Chicken Wings coated with House Sriracha Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kai Zabb: Crispy fried chicken mixed with toasted rice, red onion, mint leaves, and homemade spicy tamarind sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kaduk Moo Tod: Marinated Thai-style pork baby back ribs served with spicy tamarind dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Kor Moo Yang: Grilled marinated Thai-style pork tenders Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Corthaiyou
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Fried Tofu is gluten-free, vegan, and high-protein, while Penang Curry and Noodle Green Curry are gluten-free, high-protein, and nut-free.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Corthaiyou supports high-protein, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets through dishes like Fried Tofu, Pad Thai, and Penang Curry.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate ($$) price level and 4.2/5 rating, diners describe this Thai spot as a great local gem.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Corthaiyou is an operational Thai restaurant with an active website and consistent diner reviews praising its fresh ingredients and service.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Corthaiyou specializes in Thai cuisine, offering authentic dishes such as Pad Thai, Penang Curry, drunken noodles, and aromatic curries.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Corthaiyou is a local gem offering authentic Thai street flavors and attentive service, featuring an extensive menu with 32 dietary options.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This welcoming Thai spot offers a casual, cozy atmosphere with moderate pricing ($$) and is frequently described as a local gem.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Corthaiyou by visiting their official website at https://www.corthaiyou.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The primary concerns mentioned in customer reviews are mixed feedback regarding the calamari and rolls, despite otherwise positive sentiment.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Corthaiyou is a welcoming Thai restaurant featuring a vibrant, cozy, and clean atmosphere with friendly service and a local gem feel.