Lemongrass
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Lemongrass is a practical Court Street pick for an easy Brooklyn meal, not a destination booking. Choose it when location and low planning matter more than awards, chef-driven detail, or a clearly published price signal; cross-shop Sahadi's, Café Chili, or Boutros if the group needs a more defined format.
About Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a casual New York City venue with daily posted hours: it opens at 12 PM every day, closes at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The appeal is straightforward rather than award-driven: a New York City location, casual dress code, and a broad daily schedule.
Choose it for an easy casual plan, not a trophy booking
Consider Lemongrass when the plan needs to be simple, social, and easy to organize. It is a better fit for a casual meet-up than for a decision built around a special-occasion format, published tasting menu, or award-driven reputation.
The main caution is expectation-setting. Plan around its casual New York City setting, casual dress code, and posted hours rather than assuming a specific price tier, cuisine focus, signature dish, bar setup, or awards profile. That is not a knock; it just means the decision should be based on the basics.
How to decide between this and other options
If you are comparing options, keep the decision practical. Sahadi's, Boutros, Café Chili, Hadramout Restaurant, and Cobblestone Catering & Fine Foods are other names to check when Lemongrass is not the right fit for your group.
The practical verdict: choose Lemongrass when casual dress and daily hours suit the plan. Choose another option when the group needs a more specific format, cuisine, price point, or occasion style before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 156 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lemongrassbrooklyn.com
- Phone
- +17185229728
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lemongrass reads like a true neighbourhood kitchen: modest, steady and locally anchored. It favors a regular clientele over tourist spectacle, and that sense of familiarity informs the room’s personality. The writing positions the food as part of a broader, contemporary Southeast Asian conversation that’s both considered and approachable, so the atmosphere feels modern without being precious. Expect a warm, community-oriented experience where the focus is on reliable cooking and repeat visits rather than one-off destination dining. The result is a comfortable, lively spot that fits naturally on Court Street’s residential dining strip.
Best For
This is a Park Slope (Court Street) restaurant that plays to local occasions: weekday dinners, casual get-togethers and modest group meals with friends or family. It’s well suited for date nights that want relaxed energy rather than formality, for regulars looking for consistent value, and for groups who appreciate a menu built for sharing a range of Southeast Asian flavors. It is not positioned as a special-occasion, prix-fixe destination; instead it earns repeat visits by doing familiar things—Thai and adjacent regional dishes—well and reliably.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures and sample broadly: the Lemongrass Grilled Wings, Pad Thai Noodles, Thai Grilled Beef Salad and Udon Kee Mao are highlighted specialties and good anchors for a meal. Because the kitchen spans Thai and adjacent Southeast Asian styles, consider ordering a mix of noodle, salad and shared plates to experience that range. Portions and preparations reward sharing, so come with a few people or plan to order several dishes to taste different approaches rather than a single entrée. Reservations may help for popular evening times.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy yet modern and charming, with trendy music kept at a conversational level and a warm, buzzy feel suitable for date night or dinner with friends.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Tom Kha
- Clear Soup Salt Base Thai Ramen
- Crispy Duck Bao
- Seafood Casserole
- Brooklyn Steak
- Mango Sticky Rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 156 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more defined Thai comparison, check Café Chili first. If the night needs a more occasion-focused Brooklyn dinner, Boutros is the stronger backup.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Sahadi's is the better choice when value and flexibility matter more than a conventional sit-down dinner; it suits prepared-food browsing and casual group planning. Lemongrass makes more sense when the group wants a standard restaurant meal on Court Street with less decision fatigue.
Hadramout Restaurant and Café Chili are stronger cross-shops when cuisine direction matters. Pick Hadramout Restaurant for a more specific regional brief, Café Chili for a clearer Thai-restaurant comparison, and Lemongrass when the priority is an easy Brooklyn table rather than a sharper food mission.
Cobblestone Catering & Fine Foods is more useful for prepared food or event-adjacent planning than a regular dinner booking. Boutros is the peer to check for a more occasion-ready room and stronger dinner focus. For booking difficulty, Lemongrass reads as the easier, lower-stakes option.
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Compare Lemongrass
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lemongrass | New York City | No published awards |
| Sahadi's | New York City | No published awards |
| Hadramout Restaurant | New York City | No published awards |
| Café Chili | New York City | No published awards |
| Cobblestone Catering & Fine Foods | New York City | No published awards |
| Boutros | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Lemongrass?
Treat Lemongrass as a casual New York City venue rather than an award-led special-occasion booking or published-format experience. It is open daily from 12 PM, with closing at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Lemongrass good for a special occasion?
It may work for a low-key plan, with the appeal mainly centered on a casual New York City setting and daily hours. For a different option, you can also compare Boutros or Hadramout Restaurant before deciding.
What are the posted hours at Lemongrass?
Lemongrass opens at 12 PM every day and remains open into the evening. Friday and Saturday have the latest posted closing time, 11:30 PM; Sunday through Thursday close at 10:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Lemongrass in New York City?
Other names to compare include Sahadi's, Hadramout Restaurant, Café Chili, Boutros, and Cobblestone Catering & Fine Foods. Lemongrass is the choice to consider when its casual dress code and posted daily hours fit your plan.
