EAT: THAI FRIED CHICKEN AT BANGKLYN EAST HARLEM
Harlem Bespoke: Walking into Bangklyn on 2nd Avenue between 105 and 106th Street in East Harlem might be confusing at first since the initial reactions would be that this was a really cool vintage store for streetwear. That initial reaction soon changes when looking over to the bar counter a the left which has a full kitchen visible and ready to take orders.
One will also find Prasong Kanhasura behind the counter who originally had a legacy of being a notable vintage clothing retailer in Thailand before packing up to the states to open this hybrid shop in 2018. A lot of buzz has been happening recently about the food which is now open for takeout and delivery so we dropped by this past weekend to try out the Thai Fried Chicken.
So what makes Thai Fried Chicken different? The specialty is basically juicy pieces of chicken marinated in various spices along with the key ingredient of fish sauce found in southeast asian cuisine. This adds a lot of flavor throughout the portions which are then battered fried to order and sprinkled with crispy shallots at the end. There are also favorites like pad thai, crab fried rice and rice noodle soups so we will definitely be making a trip back in the near future for takeout. Those interested in delivery options should check out the usual restaurant service apps to try out the menu at this hidden Harlem gem in the near future.