Malai is easily one of my go-to Thai spots on the South Shore. The food is consistently flavorful, the quality is always on point, and the service never disappoints. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful when you're deciding what to order. Every dish tastes fresh and well-balanced, and I've found the experience to be consistently good each time I visit. My favorites are the Massaman curry (rich and comforting), hot and sour noodle soup (perfect depth of flavor), chicken satay skewers, curry puffs, crispy chicken pad thai, and the thai veggie chive dumplings. You really can't go wrong. If you're looking for reliable, delicious Thai food in the area, this is a solid choice every time. read more

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First time here. Ordered pad thai chicken, pad thai tofu, massaman curry, and red curry to go. The person at the counter was touching her nose in an unsanitary way. I hope she doesn't handle food. The Food wasn't hot when I got home. Pad Thai isn't very good. The curries were okay. Rice is a la cart! Pricey for not including rice. There won't be a second time. read more

Good service. Food is very good. Staff is friendly. its quiet in there which I love I would definitely recommend going there and the fried ice cream is delicious read more

So this is maybe my 4th or 5th time trying this spot since I moved on this end of town, over the span of a few years. I was never wooed enough to write a review but after my last order , I have to say, it was review worthy. I am a huge fan of Thai food and have tried hundreds of spots across the United States and even in Thailand. So when I say I am a critic, I am a critic. Tonight we won't with the Pad Thai and Malai fried rice. By looks there was nothing special, but the flavor was really surprising tonight. The rice looked like it was going to be mushy, but it wasn't. I am glad I was able to experience what I had read in so many other reviews. I will definitely try again because now I am interested in the consistency. read more

Malai Thai Restaurant - Malai Fried Rice no peas and no baby carrots - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Massachusetts

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The restaurant is located on a busy main street with some parking along the building on the side street. The interior decor has a nice personality. It's unfortunate that the dinner meal for the red curry not only costs more, but doesn't some with rice. I got the red curry with crispy chicken, it's a must to get a side of rice, to absorb the curry. The curry has a nice creamy taste and the crispy chicken is the perfect combo. The pad Thai with tofu was also good with good flavor. read more

Malai Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Massachusetts

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I was here for the first time, and everything was amazing. I love how serene the place is, the customer service is excellent and the food was very good. I can't wait to go back and eat the pineapple rice again. If you haven't tried it out you must go. Ambiance is quiet & relaxing and I love the slow bossa nova jazz that was playing ..Totally a vibe read more

This has been my favorite Thai restaurant for 20+ years. Best pad Thai I've ever had, consistently. Good portions. Their menu is clearly labeled with gluten free and vegan options. Cant be beat. read more

This Thai food is always great, and service is always responsive. I wished I lived closer to it!

Got Thai Noodles (egg noodles with fried tofu in Green Curry) and Pad Ki Maw (with chicken) for takeout this time. The pickup service was prompt and ready on time. The food tasted good. We are used to eating spicy food so had ordered Spice Hotness level "extra 2" which was a bit hotter than expected, "extra 1" level would have been a better personal choice for me. read more

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This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Mass. Always worried it's going to close as it's not too busy for sit down. Seems to have a healthy take out business though. read more

A gem in Boston area. The food was delicious, prompt service, plenty of parking, simple yet tasteful decor. Definitely recommend it.

Although costumer service was great. They were able to seat us right away. The food quality was not good. We order pad Thai and a meat dish. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Lots of great reviews here I see but I wasn't all that impressed. My husband and I ordered two different dishes but basically they were the same thing just different meat and different sauce. The presentation of the food was very nice. We were the only ones in there the whole time but they did have a big table for Grub Hub, etc so they might do big take out orders. It was very clean inside and they did have lunch specials which were very affordable but it wasn't for me. I ended up giving half of mine to my husband to eat. read more

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Delicious vegetarian options! And yummy iced Thai tea!!! Quiet peaceful restaurant! Excellent service! read more

Malai Thai Restaurant - Perfect vegetarian dish! Yum! - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Massachusetts

Great reviews here but I wasn't that impressed but probably I ordered the wrong food. We ordered Thai satay beef, Thai wings, crab rangoon, hot and sour soup with chicken, and spicy lime pork. The satay beef was flavorful but the peanut sauce was too watery and the cucumber sauce was bland. The Thai wings seem over fried and still juicy but the sauce is too salty but my friend said too sweet. Nothing special for the crab rangoon but is my favorite. Hot and sour soup does not taste like tom yum soup in other Thai restaurants, considered bland. Probably tum tom talay is similar but the ingredients are a little different from tom yum. Last, the spicy pork lime salad is refreshing and spicy because of the raw garlic and chili. We probably will come back again to order the dishes that we usually ordered at other Thai restaurants. read more

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After hearing so many good things about this place we decided to give this place a try. We ordered the Pad Thai with beef and Mansaman Curry with chicken and a side of white rice. We ordered for pick up and the lady was quick and friendly. We were estimated for 15 minutes. When we got there, there was parking on the right side of the restaurant. We were the only ones in the parking lot so we didn't have any problems with finding a parking spot. Mansaman Curry is literally my go to order at any Thai place. In my opinion, you can't really go wrong with Mansaman curry... Malai Tai Restaurant's Mansaman curry was good but super watery which isn't my favorite. Besides the curry being super run down with water, I have no other complaints. The Pad Thai with beef was delicious and flavorful- exactly what we wanted. We would be returning, but won't be getting the curry again. So many other dishes to try out anyways! I can't wait to be back.. read more

Malai Thai Restaurant - Massaman Curry with White Rice - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Massachusetts

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We order take away from this restaurant every now and then and we haven't had a bad experience. The food is always ready super quickly and it is always delicious. I would recommend the pad thai, thai rolls, and chicken satay. The tom yum soup is also really good. read more

Love the food here! I always get the Pad See You, but they offer a variety that many people love! I don't often see people dine in here, but the inside has a warm ambience with many cultural items to represent Taiwan. Totally recommend! read more

Great Thai local spot in the South Shore Area. They have limited parking off to the side. Not too big of a restaurant but has the essentials just like the menu. They have your standard pad thai, pad see ew, soups, etc. I really enjoy the service and they really get to know their locals. Overall, I would return again to test other dishes. read more

My family loves this and they're always buying the their food personally I love their chicken and their services is good and they're really nice. read more

I came here for dinner tonight with a couple of other people and we all enjoyed a delicious meal. For appetizers we got the Thai Rolls, Chicken Satay and an order of Crab Rangoon. All three of the appetizers were very delicious and fresh tasting. For the main meal we got the Thai Garden which consists of steamed chicken, steamed vegetables which included zucchini, summer squash, carrots, green beans, onions and broccoli. This dish also comes with a Thai peanut sauce which is very delicious. We also got an order of the Malai fried rice with shrimp. It had carrots, onions and peas included in it and was also very good as well. The portion sizes were great and were enough to feed the three of us. For dessert I got the Thai Custard and the other two who were with me ordered the Fried Ice Cream. I did notice on their menu that most of their items went up in price by a dollar or two but the food is very good here and it is worth every penny. The restaurant is always kept very clean and is always immaculate. The waitress here is very sweet and since I come here often she always knows exactly what I want (extra peanut sauce and such) so I rarely ever have to ask her for anything, she just brings it to me automatically. I have been coming here for over twenty years and have never been disappointed. I will continue to be a longtime customer. read more

Pretty decent Thai food in Randolph. The server is super friendly. There weren't any dine ins when we went on a Wednesday but plenty of people coming in and out for takeout. We ordered the Scallion Pancake, Pad Thai, Crispy Pad Thai and Pad Ki Mao(Drunken Noodles). The scallion pancake was tasty. It was nice and crispy. The Pad Thais we're both good-the crispy chicken was perfectly fried. Pad Ki Mao was a little spicy for me. Forgot to request less spicy/wasn't asked what spice level i wanted. Overall would return again. read more

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The food here is great and the prices are really affordable. I have only ordered take-out here, so I can't speak to the service, but the food is hands down a solid 5 stars. For the price, you also get a lot of food. I always say quality over quantity, but when you get both, it's pretty much heaven. So far I have tried their Pad Thai and Kua Gai. I've personally never been a big fan of Pad Thai (wide noodles) and ordered it on a whim. I don't know what, but their Pad Thai noodles were cooked to perfection. Perfectly chewy, but not slippery. They added a LOT of vegetables, which I think is also what made their Pad Thai stand out. I also tried the Kua Gai (thin noodles). It was equally tasty, but lacked variety in veggies. Also, if you use UberEats, try to catch them during one of the promotional periods. I've seen them offered at free/reduced delivery fees quite often. read more

First time here and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered chicken satay, Thai rolls, crystal noodle, mango curry, yum yum beef, and fisherman madness, and a thai ice tea. Everything came out fresh and good. My favorite was the mango curry, it had tons of veggies and packed with tons of flavor. Our waiter was so nice and was very accommodating as we made some moderations to our dishes. Definitely would come back if I'm back in the area again. read more

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Delicious food and excellent service! Crab Rangoon , scallion pancakes and chicken pad Thai were all a great choice!

Came here while visiting my homie in the south shore, and wow! I was not disappointed . The interior can use some updating. There is a carpet all in the dining area and it makes the area look a bit dated. We came around 2:50, and there was only one server which was a bit odd since there seemed to be a lunch menu we could have took part in if she came back to us on time or if there was more than one person, but no biggie. I got pad Thai with Shrimp and chicken, with a touch of spice. It was so good! The pad Thai was a bit sticky, not what I'm used to, but I kid you not, it was top 5 best pad Thais I've ever had! (For about $12) The prices are super reasonable and they have a pretty decent drink menu. I would definitely return! read more

Surrounded by shopping plazas in Randolph, you are not sure what to expect from Malai based on its exterior. From the outside, you might think this place has a bar and offers Keno. That is so the opposite! Once you walk in, it is so charming (as if you weren't in Randolph anymore.. hehehe). I am surprised this place isn't always busy. It's a great atmosphere for a date, girls get together, etc. We tested the place out first with takeout weeks before and decided it passed the test so we went for dinner over the weekend. The Tom Yum soup was good, not great. It had plenty of fresh mushrooms which my fiancé loves. My biggest issue is that I like my soup hot and it was lukewarm. I guess I could have sent it back to get heated but I just dealt. The thai iced teas were OK, I probably like them a little bit stronger and sweeter. The crab Rangoon appetizer had a very nice presentation and were tasty but I'd prefer a bit more filling like the Chinese takeout ones. We both got wide flat rice noodle dishes.. I think I actually liked my fiancé's better as I like more saucy noodles but both were good. We were both stuffed from the apps so after a few bites we got them wrapped up. They were just as good as leftovers (with these types of noodles, they key is to properly reheat by slow heating in the microwave or better yet, on the stove top covered on low and add a little bit of water). If you need a respite from the hustle and bustle of the area, stop by for a nice meal. This is a great option especially if you want a nice sit down place vs the many fast food/fast causal dining options. read more

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This is definitely one of the better thai restaurant I've ordered from. Im very picky about my pad thai. I am ordering lunch from them again today! Crispy pad thai with crispy chicken. read more

We got take out over the holidays and everyone was very pleased with their choices. Basil pork, crispy orange chicken, yellow curry with chicken (favorite), and broccoli dishes were all great, as well as crab Rangoon, spring rolls and steamed pork dumplings as appetizers. We also had a noodle dish that complemented the others. The portions were generous so had a nice assortment as leftovers. read more

If you like a restaurant with modern decor, then this is a good option. If you're looking for outstanding Thai food, you probably should look elsewhere. I went with a few friends to celebrate the New Year, and we all were a bit disappointed. It's not that the food is awful. Rather, the food was pedestrian. As other reviewers have mentioned, the crab rangoon looks dainty and cute, but they're on the small side and the cream cheese filling is bland. Also, the Tom Yum soup had lots of mushroom but it lacked flavor. The fried rice was okay, but the pad thai was a bit too sweet. This was surprising because my Thai friend who recommended this place to me said that the pad thai here is cooked Thai-style: not so sweet. But this wasn't the case. The strongest point of the food was the presentation. They definitely do a tremendous job in this area. read more

Basil Rice and wings are really good it's just the vegetables are cut way too big and the rice can be a tad too hot. The wings and sauce are super yummy. read more

We usually ordered take out from here for Thai food. Only been seat in dinner once here with a group of visitors and it was very pleasant. The atmosphere is intimate and service is good. The price is fair and food is decent portion. read more

Best Thai food I've had South of Boston! We had the pad Thai and mango curry. Both were excellent. We dined-in and the service was good. read more

Malai Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Massachusetts

DELICIOUS pad kee mao, but spicier than I expected. I was pleasantly surprised, but if you're sensitive to spice, take caution. I believe it had a mark by it on the menu indicating it would be spicy, in retrospect. Also, beautiful atmosphere. read more

This place was recommended to us so we came here last Saturday late morning/early afternoon for some food. I ordered the chicken pad thai and bae ordered the shrimp pad thai. It was okay, I definitely was not impressed. I felt like there was no dimension to the food it all seemed to be beige-ish color with a few sprigs of green. I mean it tasted okay, a little too sweet for me, so it wasn't awful but it honestly wasn't worth going back either. I was a little grumpy about it - my bf seemed to be okay with it he literally finished his food and picked at mine but he also just might have been very hungry. Anyway, I think its all relative. There isn't a lot of good food in this town and I'm apparently sometimes a "city snob" so for what Randolph has to offer this is a decent place. The restaurant was a little dated with wood panelling and its a little musty. I was also deterred by the fact that there was no one else there but it could just be the time of day and day of the week. read more

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Panang curry was exceptional. Amazing flavor and great portion of chicken. Also tried the fried pork dumplings which were great too.

Since I've moved to Randolph.. I've been wanting to try out this place. There aren't that many Thai restaurants in Randolph. The environment is nice...looks clean too. I came on Thursday with my husband for dinner. The restaurant was empty with just another couple finishing up their food. There were a few people that came in for pick up. The menu doesn't have much.. rice plates options doesn't appeal to me at all. I got the seafood noodle soup (forgot the name on the menu but there's really only one). It was MEH. I could have made that at home. Instant noodle actually tasted better than this. It was bland and not at all what I expected. I should have went for a rice plate which is a safer choice. My husband picked his safe plate, pad Thai. He liked it. It's not overly sweet like certain places. It doesn't come with peanuts (like the pictures posted) or a lime. Portion isn't bad. Thai iced tea was also good; not overly sweet. I would try this place again but I'll have to be picky with what I get next time. read more

The price was a little too high because I bought 2 Pad Thai and 2 Crispy Pad Thai and it came out as $44 but the food was pretty good so it was worth it and it filled me up pretty quickly and I didn't eat today. read more

Malai Thai Restaurant - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Massachusetts

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Ok so I'm going to be honest, ate here for the first time a few years ago and hated it. The most bland pad Thai I've ever had. Then I decided to give them another chance about a year ago. So happy I did, completely different experience than the first time. Now every time I place an order it's nothing short of yummy every time. LOVE malai!! read more

I had my wedding dinner here and it was a great experience. I gave them a weeks notice and they made it happen. It was very clean, organized and well decorated. The service was very good as well. Great atmosphere and great thai food! read more

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