East Village Thai Spot Opening Up Red Hook Outpost

RED HOOK, NY — A well-reviewed East Village Thai eatery plans to open up a Brooklyn on Van Brunt Street in Red Hook next month, Eater New York first reported.

Somtum Der will open up a 40-seat Brooklyn location of the Isan-style Thai restaurant at 380 Van Brunt St. sometime in late June or early July, a spokeswoman for the restaurant said.

Somtum Der first opened in Bangkok in 2012 aiming to bring Isan Thai food — known for its spiciness — to the country, according to Serious Eats. The eatery then opened a New York City location in the East Village in 2013, where it received one-star in the New York Times and was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand this year.

Aside from the two spots in the city, Somtum Der also has outposts in Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City.

The new Red Hook location will feature the same menu as the East Village spot like papaya salad with salted egg, grilled coconut milk marinated pork and more.

Image courtesy of Somtum Der