I've lived in the Cobble Hill/Brooklyn Heights area for about 15 years. I'm glad to see restaurants such as Joya opening and flourishing.
The food is very good. The best Masaman curry I've had. The Tofu Tod and the summer rolls are nice. They have a dish called Druken Noodles that is often not on the menu, but is great--ask for it.
Lively bar scene and a very nice rear outdoor desk in the summertime for dining under the trees.
The only drawback is that it gets crowded and very noisy because of the minimalist concrete floors and walls
Pros: great food, lively scene, outdoor deck
Cons: noisy, often too crowded
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