The Good Fork
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391 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn, NY, 11231
718-643-6636
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The lowdown
Some of our favorite things at this cozy mom-and-pop spot (he built it, she’s the chef) are Asian-inflected, like the juicy pork dumplings and the kimchee rice that accompanies the Korean-style steak and eggs. The rest of the small menu skews seasonal American — a meaty crab cake here, a roasted free-range upstate–New York chicken there — but what’s really special is the unexpected charm of the setting, a neighborhood restaurant you wish were in your own.
What you need to know
DrinksFull Bar
Noise LevelCivilized