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    Love at First Bite

    3.9 (249 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Thai ice tea
    Shreya T.

    Cute and vibrant thai place with an amazing menu. I loved how creative there was with their menu and the way they serve the good. The place was welcoming the server was kind and the food was delicious. Loved the thai iced tea.

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    Pam R.

    Walked in and just knew we were going to love it. It is on the main st in the historic town of Lexington, MA. Server was warm, friendly and food came out fast. Every fish was full of Thai flavors. Chicken and veggies were fresh. The space is mainly tables with at least one booth. Will definitely be back.

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    Dawn E.

    Okay this Thai place is LEGIT. It's small and crowded but expertly decorated and the food is top notch. after I had parked and I was looking for this place, I asked somebody on the street and this random guy was like this is the best Thai food you'll ever have.. it did not disappoint. The only reason I ate here at all is because it was near a venue that I was attending but now I will make the trip to come here again. FIVE SOLID STARS

    Crazy roll
    Rochelle 'Shella' T.

    It's a greta place for family and friends to have a good meal. I find their dishes a bit on the fusion side. They are very creative in their blend of flavor and presentation. Every dish is carefully curated to have a balance of flavor (with and without the sauce) plus great texture. Our kids loved the Crazy Roll and Scallion Pancake. I especially enjoyed my Seafood MeeSua. I like the spicy flavor with the seafood. The new Sua was cooked just right -not mushy not hard. I would've loved to try more of the other dishes, but we will have to leave it for another day.

    Chicken satay
    Sasha M.

    This is one of the best restaurants in Lexington center in my opinion. It is always busy at night so it's helpful to have a reservation. Great to go with friends, coworkers, family, and for any occasion. Their food is great either to eat individually or to share. They have a lot of options for appetizers to share and I really enjoy the chicken satay. For my main I got drunken noodles and my friend got Massaman curry which was great. The Thai tea came with an ice pop this time and it was nice and refreshing on a warm day. It's really cute inside and has nice ambient lighting. Their seating is comfortable and it's not too casual but not too expensive looking. It's a great place for a bite!

    We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entree. The entree beef was extremely hard, their chicken dish has lots of soft tissue which is bad.

    Massaman curry
    Kristyn C.

    My party decided to make an impromptu stop at Love at First Bite on a snowy night after spending all day on the ski slopes. We came around 8pm and were seated immediately. I was impressed with the restaurant's interior, which is well-decorated with what appears to be high-end furniture and impeccably clean. It had perfectly cozy vibes for a winter evening. After looking through the expansive menu, our group decided to order family style with each of us receiving a Thai tea and then splitting the crispy chive cakes, the Massaman curry, bbq pork with sticky rice, salt and pepper haddock with fried seafood, and pad see ew with duck as the protein. Overall, the food came out very quickly and hot and I thought all of the dishes were very tasty and well-presented. The Thai tea came out in a large glass and a Thai tea popsicle on top - perfect for cute pictures and I imagine that the popsicle would be a refreshing treat to take home in the warmer weather. Food-wise, I was a huge fan of the crispy chive cakes which were crunchy and firm on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside - the accompanying sauce was superb. I also was very fond of the curry, although I am a Thai curry fiend so this was not surprising. The chicken thighs were well cooked and the curry itself was well-seasoned without being overpowering. Several of the dishes came with Jasmine berry rice which was a first for me but also very tasty with a slight sweetness. Overall, I had a great experience at Love at First Bite and would love to come back to try out more of the menu in the future!

    Thai tea with thai ice cream
    Linh T.

    Hear me out -- sometimes the best Thai food isn't in the heart of Boston, but hidden away in Lexington! This place is an absolute gem. Everything we tried was incredibly flavorful and authentic, clearly made with love and care by an all-Thai team. Their Thai tea is iconic (comes with thai tea-flavored ice cream on top!), but if you're not into that, you can ask for it without -- they're super accommodating. The staff is lovely, the space is cozy, and honestly, it's a must-try if you're in the area. Worth the trip!

    Justin G.

    "A + B is essentially A if B is much smaller than A." -Das E. Love at First Bite is the 9th stop on our "Eat the Distance!" tour, right in the center of Lexington. I'm personally very excited to visit, having not enjoyed a Thai-themed restaurant in quite a grip! Informal very accessible Thai. Coming away from Love at First Bite and to the review floor several days after I remember the sweet and the spice, and that the satay and curry could be repeated: let's be honest and admit that the pad thai was a bit weak (the most representative and well-known-to-americans dish on your menu should really make an impact; I ordered the pad thai on principle simply to view your inner core, and though really very flavorful this dish ought to be...more), and the fresh spring rolls were possibly a bit simplistic (really ought to be more than just lettuce and cabbage in those, am i right? I'd give the bee's knees for superb fresh rolls at quantity.). Ambience very local, fast-casual level formality and prompt table service with minimal interaction. I gave 4/5 only because there's not currently any competition. I reserve the right to modify this rating as new data presents. Check!

    Thai tea
    Lydia L.

    Had a really good time here! Snow was getting pretty bad and cold outside, but Love at First Bite was so warm and cozy. They seated our 4-person group in this dim lit corner by the window. It felt very private which was nice. I really liked all the decor too! Food-wise we got these dishes (*=favorites): -*Thai-iced tea - def picture worthy for insta. Solid Thai tea and love the popsicle they use to give u more than the good amount they already serve you. GOOD PRICE -*crispy chive cakes-I'm biased because I love chive caves. I wish there were a little more but this was really good and loved the sauce that came with -duck pad see ew-I liked the noodles a lot. Was not big on the duck but still a good dish -massaman curry-I wish more rice came with this curry because the sauce/soup is so good. The chicken thighs were a good texture -haddock black pepper-this was good but nothing original tasting about the dish. It tasted more like a Chinese dish too. Still nice and crispy -*bbq pork with sticky rice - I really liked the cut they gave us and the sauce was sooo good. I was flooding my pork with that sauce. Really good combo with the sticky rice too

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food, fast service. The inside seating is very sweet, with wonderfully yellow-toned lighting. Overall very good!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely delicious can't wait to try more dishes. Great service and the ambiance with very pleasant.

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    The food is delicious. I went to this restaurant with my friends and the food is so so good

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    2 years ago

    Delicious fresh food. The atmosphere is very unique. Service excellent and very friendly.

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    3 years ago

    Pad Thai, salt and pepper calamari, gyoza are all good but drinks are sometimes slow to come.

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    Really great food and even better vibe. Service is good too. Will be back there for sure

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    Oh man ... used to love this place!! I noticed the portions of meat on the sandwiches getting…read moresmaller.. I kept on as a customer. I've even paid for the extra meat despite feeling sort of ripped off. Tonight was honestly it for me. 2 appetizers- crispy chicken tenders and crispy rolls. I think the tenders are new? I don't recall seeing them on the menu before so I ordered them and what I got was a basic restaurant depot chicken tender with the tiniest container of "special maple ketchup". The crispy rolls were another mass produced item. I swear this used to be something different. It was either made in house or just a higher quality item they purchased. The bbq pork for the rice bowl was eerily similar to food court teriyaki chicken. I'm just SO SAD. This used to be so good. I know business is tough. Everything is expensive. I want them to succeed and at the same time when I spend my money on restaurant food I expect it to be reliable good.

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    Nice sunny clean interior

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