Everything was delicious in this Thai restaurant. It was really genuine Thai cooking. The service…read morewas welcoming, and the ambience was cozy and yet it was high ceiling modern. I ordered the Papaya salad, Chicken satay. Curry Shortribs and Phad See Yue with beef and the mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream. All I can say was everything was exceptionally tasty and I would definitely come back here again. This place is reasonable and not overpriced. Definitely make a reservation.

Maybe my tastes are shifting, but I found the most recent visit ok, but with some significant…read moreissues. The Pla Pad Kun Chai which is a fried cod fillet, with a mix of root spices and Chinese celery, had some complex flavors that didn't pan out - the fish itself was breaded in a batter that was perhaps a bit too MSG-laden, and not enough distinctive a flavor to justify its saltiness; and the Chinese celery was really tough, which didn't make for a good bite of texture. The green onions were too crispy relative to the other alliums. The Kao Soi Brisket had some decent beef pieces, but then some of the other pieces were way tough. The soup (or is it a sauce?) was way thick, and overall the dish was overly salted. There also needs to be more noodle, and more mustard green overall. The curry puff was a good idea, but the puff itself was rather dry, and not particularly well integrated with the chicken, potatoes, and alliums. The stuffing might also have been underseasoned. In general the dishes demonstrate expert preparation, but the concepts need reworking. The new environment (across the street from the former location) is a tad loud when populated with many diners, though visually it's a pleasant place to dine. The servers were attentive and respectful.

Based on one visit…read more Smaller restaurant on a Washington Street in Brighton. Pluses (+) Ambiance/Decor/Environment is cozy and warm even though its an open room. Nice quality tables and chairs as well as decorations creates an inviting environment. The warmth of the staff also makes it inviting. Food Type: What you would expect like Street food, classics. noodles and curries and a few regional specialties. Prices: Reasonable for food of this quality. We spent $90 pre-tip for three including an appetizer and a few beers (for me only). Food Quality: Very Good. We had three dishes and an appetizer and shared everything. Singha and Leo beer available as expected washed it down. I have been to Thailand on business trips and vacation and by no means have a palette capable of detecting nuances in regional dishes (I can a bit for Korean and Japanese due to extended time spent there), but could taste it was a bit playing to the American tastes. Still really good. Service: Friendly and generally fast. Minus (-) The meals came out separately. Meal one came with the appetizer. Then 7-10 minutes the second meal. Then 7-10 minutes the third meal. If eating American style ie everyone eats only their own meal, this would be a real problem. As my wife is Korean we usually eat family style (we often share meals at American restaurants, why not, you get to try more dishes), so this was not an issue really. The pluses outweigh negative it is still 4.5 rounder to 5. Absolutely worth a try. Enjoy!

Nice freshly made Thai Food…read more Everyone was very nice and the food very fresh also Prices are reasonable

While visiting Newton for a family event, arranged to meet up with old friends for dinner…read more Unfamiliar with the area, used YELP and Google and found Thai Amarin.

Quick service, paid parking, and quiet atmosphere. The tom yum soup had tasty broth... The chicken…read moregrapow was tasty just wish it was spicier.

What! What! What! Da Chick!…read more Love coming here for delicious, juicy, cooked to perfection chicken!! This small spot packs a big chicken punch! We recently dined in and we're surprised and intrigued but their new items on their menu. They added satay appetizers aswell as curries and even chicken Khao soi which I want to try all of them! The waiters are always super nice and attentive and they always make sure your glass of water is topped off. They have other specialty drinks which I haven't tried all but look good. I really like that they have several options of how you want your chicken cooked. You can get it boiled, fried, crispy and now in satay, curries and soups!! We ordered the satay to start and we were nicely surprised of the huge portions! Literally full by the time we got our main entrees! Our main entrees where so good! I really love their spicy dipping sauces which come with your entree and the rice is very flavorfull and never dry. I couldn't get enough! The chicken is so good and I can't wait to try the new items!

This Hainanese chicken rice eatery is really popular on Red Notes. The taste is okay, but not as…read moregood as Hen's, though it's great value for money! What Da Chicken Rice: $14.95 for 12 pieces of chicken and a huge bowl of chicken rice, plus a soup, enough for two meals. The poached chicken is tender but a bit too soft, and the dipping sauce is only sweet and spicy, which is rather monotonous. The rice, while not wet or soft, looks a bit mushy and not quite separate grains.

Love this place - they are a great go-to thai place! They are also a huge supporter of the local…read morecommunity - for example, they generously reached out to donate to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event this year. Definitely check them out!!

Small interior but good and friendly service…read more The calamari sauce was good but the dish itself was a bit underwhelming. A little tough and not much seafood :( The khao soi was very good and I enjoyed the crispy chicken with the sauce a lot. The main dishes had generous portions. The thai tea was pretty good too!

I can highly recommend it! The chicken was super delicious, and I've never had an iced coffee quite…read morelike their Thai iced coffee before. I'll definitely be back. It's well worth a visit!!! Staff was very very nice and friendly. It's not the biggest restaurant but it feels very comfortable eating there.

Lots of soups/stews as their specialty! Tried the beef stew and nam tok, both were delicious and I…read moreloved that the place was different from your typical pad thai type of food. Also tried the yum salmon (HUGE portions, fantastic), and whole fried fish (crispy and came with a mango salad/sauce). Everything was really good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely come again!

We drove 30min from Boston to get here for a second time…read more streetside parking was plentiful. food (5/5): what an authentic thai spot. I've been 2x and can't wait to try everything on the menu. they don't skimp on flavor, and everything tastes so fresh. Do yourself a favor and order the Zab wings-- i may have gotten more than one order and have day dreamed about having it!!! eggplant basil, moo honk, and mango sticky rice rounded out an amazing meal. Affordable for greater Boston prices nowadays. service (5/5): very prompt seating on a weekday night, with ordering at the counter. despite the busy influx of takeout orders, the Boonnoon team consistently checked in on us. Ambiance: def a casual vibe Can't wait to be back!! No joke, it gives Mahaniyom a run for its money as one of the best Thai spots in the greater Boston area.

Not sure what all the hype is about for this place! We ordered Thai fried rice, green curry and…read morefish cakes. Fish cakes were small and perfectly uniform - almost like they were frozen rather than prepared on site. Green curry had some spice but was mostly one note, there just wasn't much depth of flavor. Vegetables were all cut in huge hunks - both dishes had giant pieces of red bell peppers and onions. Fried rice was pretty bland and barely had any Chinese broccoli in it. Ambiance was bare bones - you order at the counter and they bring you your food and plastic side plates. Half the tables were stacked with boxes and bags of takeout orders. To top it off there's no bathroom, we were told to use the bathroom at another local business. If I'm gonna spend $60 somewhere, I expect to be able to wash my hands before eating and use the restroom. Perhaps there are some specialty dishes that we didn't try but this was my 2nd time ordering from here (I got take out once before) and both times the food was pretty bland. A truly underwhelming experience - especially when there are so many better restaurants in the area.

Food is very good . I was very impressed . THe noodles with…read morechicken, shrimp was a good choice. The appetizer of moo ping was excellent and I'd come back just for those. Parking horrific with bike paths, delivery truck blocked me in ... door dash legal parking behind me ... Mayor Wu where are you? Food wise; great restaurant and I'll Eat here again and double park illegally for the food .

Nice Thai food Café with very limited seating in a college environment! This place seems to have a…read morelot of takeout request but was very lucky that my husband and I had a chance to eat there and the food was delicious! And they had a really good "Moo Ping" pork satay, chicken and phad see uou with the koi soy crispy chicken curry noodles . I would definitely come back here again. I would definitely say this is the authentic stuff.

The food is amazing! A lot of people mentioned about the crab fried rice but I don't love it as…read moremuch because of too little crab! From the 2-3 times I've been here, I had to add shrimp to this dish as well! I love the pad thai and I am not really a pad thai person! I also love the pork cheeks here! The service was great! Busy place!

Mahaniyom is a wonderful and welcomed addition to the growing Thai stronghold in Boston. Unique…read moreThai-style tapas and small entrees that are perfect for sharing. My family and I walked in aroud 5:15 on a Sunday night and walked in for dinner service at the bar. Although we didn't get drinks, we did feast on several items. Pomelo salad was light and unique for Boston Thai food, the crab fried rice was filled with plump and fresh crab meat, the beef panang had a deep flavor with tender meat, and the crab curry was so fun to dip the rice noodles into. For 3 people, these dishes were considered 3 "big" tapas and 1 "small" tapa and were enough to fill us up. Although I did have my eye on the branzino for the longest time...which I will come back for Would love to try their sister restaurant, Merai, which is just next door and currently hosts one of my favorite Boston-based pop-ups, Newbery Street which does Thai-style coffee/matcha and salt bread.

I've been coming to this spot on and off for the past couple years with my wife and it definitely…read morehits the spot every time. Whether it's the noodle dishes, soups, or apps, they've all got their own individual vibes for the occasion/season. Most recently, we've had their skewers (which pair well with their house sauces), as well as their fried salmon and beef stew noodle soup. While they've all got their quirks, I'd say that everything would go well when paired with a drink - especially with how all the flavors and textures meld well with one another, and still are neither too overwhelming nor too heavy for what they are. Would come back again for sure!

Service was friendly. Unfortunately, I really didn't like what I ordered…read more I got the Pla (fish) with vegetables, and it was too salty for me and didn't have another clear flavor in its favor. There wasn't a strong ginger or garlic essence like I'm used to in a Thai brown gravy. My friends seemed happy with their curries though...so maybe I just ordered wrong. On Sunday, they have a very strong takeout business, which also impacted the ambience. At one point there were like six people waiting in line at the entrance. In such a small establishment, it changes the vibe to have people hovering and getting impatient and clarifying orders, with the frequent entrance/exit of new patrons. Our table was closest to the entrance so we probably "felt" it more than other tables would have. Still, for the "mom's night out" space that we were cultivating, I would've preferred to pay more to go someplace that had less of a takeout vibe. Note: there is only one all-gender restroom and it is for customer use only. Free parking out front.