Great prices, great and varied flavors, excellent and considerate service. On our way to Albany from the airport, got off next to the marriott for the Unos only to find out that it was closed, and decided to hop in the next closest random restaurant in the rain. We did not expect the food to be so so so good, especially at $10 /entree prices. Great interior design and incredibly fast service (although business was very light). Food presentation was great and was done family style, which we hadnt planned, but it worked out really well because we all indulged in each other's dishes: Appetizer of fresh shrimp roll (great sauces but slightly unbalanced with too much veggie/mint to shrimp taste) Pad thai was the best noodles ive had in recent memory. It was so good. Pineapple fried rice was great, with lots of seafood pieces to share. Our third dish was (i think) the mango and black pepper curry-- it was marked at 3* but was only a little bit spicy (and completely delicious) If youre a fan of very spicy food though, i would mention it to your server beforehand. Jasmine tea was also spot on! Did i mention how perfect the service was? Food came out maybe 5 minutes after we ordered, and our teas were kept filled. Friendly and unassuming waitress. I usually tip 20% unless the service was really bad- but today i had to tip 30%. Why was there no business for this fantastic place?? read more

If zero star was an option, I would give that instead. Simply a terrible experience. Charged 18% gratuity for next-to no service: Refilled water once in 2 hours, after we have asked twice. Waited 30+ minute for each plate of food. The last plate of food came when the rest of the food were cold. Waiter never came to give us our bill. We had to ask twice. Then she never picked up our bill. We went up to pay at the counter, to find that although they said we could pay separately at the beginning, they only accept 3 credit cards per bill. When we finally put together enough cash to pay with only two credit cards plus cash, the manager decided to split the total of cost between two cards, leaving the cash that we put together behind. She told us bluntly:"We are busy right now. You can figure it out yourself." Will not go back. read more

Ok Thai option in Newton Corner. Lemon scallops were decent. Good food is sparse in this neighborhood. I'm still convinced Buff's Pub is the best option in Newton Corner. read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the area. We particularly like the Chicken Massaman Curry. It is also a convenient lunch spot to meet when a group includes people coming from downtown as well as Route 128, as it is right off Exit 17 from the Pike, and has a parking garage and there is a metered lot. Restaurant doesn't feel "huge" but I haven't had an issue getting in. read more

Reasonable, well-seasoned portions. I had the beef panang curry. The table order the chicken satay appetizer and the golden tofu triangles. All was delicious. read more

It's okay. The Pad Se Ew is good--much better than the Pad Thai. Pad Thai was not good--just bland. The Pad See Ew has a much better flavor. The som tom was good--a little too liquidy. I wouldn't come back except that is good for groups since it is large. read more

I only give 5 stars to perfect dining experiences, Amaarin of Thailand in Newton, MA gets one. My wife and I first tried to get a table at Buff's Pub, but due to a Celtics game there was a 30 minute wait. A "Restaurants Near Me" query on Google revealed a Thai restaurant just around the corner. Loving Thai food we were on our way. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a large expanse of windows on two sides. We were quickly greeted and seated. To be brief, it was a great dining experience: * Service was prompt and attentive. Our water glasses were refilled without asking and before needed. * The food was delicious! My wife ALWAYS orders the same dish at every Thai restaurant and she loved hers. I ordered a spicy chicken dish suggested by the server and it was FANTASTIC. We ordered an appetizer and it was served very quickly, hot and delicious. The main course was served after a perfect pause after the appetizer. The serving sizes were very generous, and certainly plenty. The prices were reasonable That atmosphere and service were great. I overheard a nearby table making some special requests for a dish, omitting ingredients and toning down the spices. The server was very receptive and made sure he understood the request. We are visiting from out of town but it is very possible we will be back for a second visit this week. Thumbs up! read more

This place has been around for years and it's excellent every time. It's a mystery why the dining room is hardly ever full (far from it). Normally that would be enough to turn me away from any establishment. So, don't be fooled by that. The traditional coconut and Thai soups were fantastic, the veggie pad Thai was moist and very flavorful, and the shrimp coconut curry was divine! Go today! read more

My bf and I love this place. We went on a few dates here when we first met. The food is great, the prices are fair. Overall I have been here about 10 times. The last time was a few weeks ago with friends. I noticed that the food quality is the same but the quality of the service has decreased. They seemed a little rude when my friend and I asked for veggies in the padthai. The prices also increased. I will still go here but only to meet friends since its right off the pike. read more

Amarin is a very solid Thai restaurant. The atmosphere is casual and quiet and the service is good. Most importantly though, the food is great. The menu is large and every dish I have had at Amarin has been yummy. The only downer is that the windows look out to busy Newton Corner, which isn't very aesthetically pleasing. read more

Went to Amarin on a Friday night. There are two free lots to park in around the corner. The place was about 1/2 full at about 730 pm which worried me a little. . . We were greeted and seated in a hospitable manner. The waiter took some time to come to our table but was friendly and pleasant when he got to us. We got a bottle of wine (bottles are from $25 to $75; pretty limited selection) and ordered our dinner right away. We got Ka Prow and a Cracked Pepper and Mango Chicken. Ka Prow is something my fellow diner has ordered many times at different Thai restaurants and he always enjoys it. . . The Ka Pro was labeled on the menu as spicy-- I enjoy spicy food, usually order "hot" when given the option. This was just right, could have been a little hotter and still good. The dish did taste slightly off to us-- a very gamey taste. . . We informed the waiter and he removed from the bill. He also told us the chef tasted it, and said it was fine. The other dish however, was FANTASTIC! They handled a potentially 1 star review so professionally that they got back up to a four star review. would be 5 if the Ka Prow was as good as the Mango & pepper dish. Thanks! Will be back. read more

This is one of my favorite thai restaurants, and that's saying a lot. The service here is impecable. The waiters are very attentive, and the kitchen is well-run. One of the waiters (he now runs the kitchen) even translated a long letter into Thai for me, and then did not accept any money for the work! They decor is nice, with a traditional floor seating area in the middle of the restaurant which needs to be reserved in advance. They have some gems in terms of decor, including some hand-carved tables. The food is delicious, always flavorful, always consistent, with the flavors of fresh, authentic ingredients showing through. Everything I've ever had there has been fresh and colorful. It can get a little crowded, but is nice on a weeknight. read more

Food was great! Definitely best Thai food I've had yet in this area. Only disappointment they didn't have my favorite dish, Rad Na. BUT, loved the Pad See Ew, and the Pine Nut Chx, and Cho Che Duck. Spring Rolls were great too. Would definitely recommend! A little pricier of a place, but not too bad at all. read more

I had a great dinner at Amarin. We had the chicken salad with peanuts, coconut soup, the chicken fried rice special, and the spinach noodles with tofu. Everything was DELICIOUS. We had a very nice and friendly waiter. I will say the chicken friend rice was supposed to be the spiciest on the menu, and I was nervous it would be too, but it wasn't. It was perfect for me - so maybe too little spice for others? I will be back - yum! read more

Love Amarin - consistently delicious. I grew up on the spring rolls, chicken satay, and coconut soup from Amarin in Wellesley, and we just tried the Newton location for the first time last weekend. I had the Salmon Choo Chee on a whim (I usually stick with poultry), and it was delicious. The salmon was ever so slightly dry, but it was still good enough that I've just managed to convinced my boyfriend to take me again tonight. Also, the satay were a bit more oily than I'd like, but the curry sauce on the Salmon Choo Chee was really light, so I'd have no problem eating it often. The service was very attentive! At first they seated us in the sunken tables, but my mother was too short for the table height, and they promptly moved us. There were a few empty tables, which was a pleasant surprise for a Saturday night. read more

The first time I was here I ordered green curry for lunch, and it was amazing. However, I went back again the second time and ordered the pad thai with shrimp egg roll, the food was more than disappointing. It was oily, and I threw everything away. I would only come back for lunch and get the green curry. read more

Love this place! I work around the corner and it's always our "go-to" for lunch. Huge fan of the Pad Thai and the Noodles and Tender Beef. Prices are decent, as is the service. Definitely recommend for a fast, delicious lunch. read more

So good! This might be our new favorite place for Thai. We had the Tom Klong soup with shrimp, and it was very fresh and satisfying. We ordered the Keong Koong (sp?) which was a shrimp coconut curry dish with sweet potato, baby corn, bamboo shoots, and asparagus. It had a spicy kick to it. We also ordered the chicken yellow curry. The portions are very generous, and the dishes are so flavorful. The veggies in both dishes were very fresh and plentiful. Service was friendly, and we didn't feel at all rushed. Everything hit the spot. Great meal. We will be back! read more

We completely finished the dishes we ordered; chicken curry and tamarind tofu w vegetables. Well spiced, good portion size. Friendly staff. Come and see! read more

I love everything I've ever tried there. A little pricey, but definitely worth it. Beautiful decor, pleasant atmosphere, great service, amazing food. Love the pad thai and the shrimp salad. read more

Food was very good and we got to sit in the center where they have the low tables, it was neat.

We've been eating here for many years, and we have always loved the Pad Thai. We ordered it yesterday, and it was terrible. Why did you completely change a great recipe? In addition, the shrimp was undercooked--disgusting! I'm so sad to lose one of our favorite restaurants to new ownership. read more

Wonderful every time. I order from here regularly and it's always delicious. Love the appetizer wrapped shrimp and the mango and sticky rice. It's always the backup dinner option. read more

they have the best beef pagnan. We love ordering from here all the time, they serve the best dumplings and spring rolls. This place is nice and classy recommend!!! read more

We stayed in a hotel nearby and should have walked, fortunately we did find a parking spot. My family and I love Thai food and this place did not disappoint. Lots of traditional and hybrid options. I had Pad See Eew which was delicious. My husband had something with duck and he said the duck could have been cleaned a little better but overall great ambiance and very attentive service. We would go back if we lived here. read more

I've ordered lunch take out at Amarin for myself and others that I work with MANYYY times. Their dishes are consistent and the service is really nice. They never have a problem when i make random dishes vegetarian and have never screwed up an order or forgotten a meal, which in my lunch time pick up experiences around the watertown/brighton/newton area is rare. I guess I should throw out one warning to potential patrons, their spicy ratings aren't very consitent. Some days their thai basil dishes will burn your face off and keep your sinuses clear for weeks and others you find a single pepper flake. Personally i'm a fan of the spice, and if you ask them to make it "no really, extra spicy" they'll make someting that will make you spontaneously combust in a tongue numbing spicy deliciousness. Overall, consistantly tasty dishes, great service and you can't beat an $8 lunch special that is the size of most dinners. read more

I was surprised to see that Amarin didn't have a solid average of a 4-star rating at least. I love the pad thai, chicken curry, chicken cashew nuts, and the satay. The restaurant itself is nice and usually the right balance of busy but not too busy to get a table. I definitely recommend Amarin! read more

The food as well as the service is exceptional. I dine in as well as take out on a regular basis and I always receive the highest level of service and quality food. I can't say enough about Amarin of Thailand. It's a great spot to meet up with a friend, client, or family. read more

We just had dinner there. Service was very responsive. The food was good and cooked to order. Just a solid dining experience. FWIW, We sat in the middle in the sunken in tables. The kids loved that. read more

The staff are the friendliest and most courteous I've ever met. plus the food is fantastic! I love their pad Thai. Menu is traditionally very large and I have yet to try everything , but what I have had is always great read more

Not only is this the best Thai restaurant I have ever tried, but it is probably the highest quality food I have eaten in the greater Boston area. Me and my girlfriend go at least once a week. Everything is simply perfect... read more

Always liked the place, but last night we went a little late, and service didn't seem to be one of their priorities. Good food, OK service. Waiter was not friendly read more

Have always liked Amarin of Thailand, and think it is one of the best Thai restaurants in all of the Greater Boston Area. I've been dining here since the mid nineties, and it never fails to please. read more

I am a long time customer of Amarin of Thailand and tonight for the first time in over a decade I am completely disappointed. I had tried to order food several weeks ago but no one answered the phone and it appears they were doing some upgrades to the appearance. I was so excited when someone answered tonight and I could order my usual. Unfortunately not only has the name of the restaurant been modified but so has the food. The pad Thai had no flavor, the chicken satay recipe is totally different and the Siam rolls taste only of green onion. I am definitely in mourning and won't be back. read more

This used to be my favorite Thai food place - my go to for comfort food. I've been getting take out more lately and sadly the quality has gone down dramatically over the last few months. Tonight we ordered the pine nut chicken, pad Thai, beef in oyster sauce, chicken satay and beef satay. The pine nut chicken and beef in oyster sauce were drowning in not so flavorful broth. So excessively wet and flavorless. The pad Thai had that egg smell to it and I couldn't take more than a few bites. Really hope the owners take notice. Breaks my heart because I've been coming here for year... read more

We ordered takeout from Amarin, which was close by. The Pad Thai was very good - it wasn't oily and cooked just right to keep the shrimp and bean sprouts crisp. The Fresh Shrimp Rolls were nice and crunchy too. Will certainly order again from here and update the review as we try more dishes. read more

It was here at Amarin that I was introduced to Thai food. That was a long time ago. I thought it was superb. All these new flavors and the aromas and the decor. It all seemed so much more authentic than the typical Chinese food that I was used to. For years it was my standard for judging other oriental places and specifically thai. I still like it today. read more

Decent food, reasonable prices and pretty good service. It's a great place to go with family or friends. The decor is very nice, with some great pieces straight from thailand (I think). I work near Amarin, so its always nice to come here when I'm craving Thai. The service is also pretty fast so that's always a plus when you have a limited lunch time. Amarin also does a lot of take out, so they have a pick up window dedicated to take out orders. read more

best thai food in the boston area. my favorites are pad thai, chicken cashew, and the seafood madness if you like something spicy. read more

So far so good. The waiter is very nice, so is the bus boy. Happy buzz among the staff. Very helpful with order and super friendly. I was so grateful to have such a friendly and attentive wait staff and generally good food that I rated 5 stars. You can always find areas for improvement, of course, for example the rug needed vacuuming, there was debris strewn about. Actually, it probably needed replacement. The fish and tofu was fried too long making it a bit dry. The sticky rice was fun, though I wish it was not served wrapped tightly inside of plastic wrap. The soup had the correct taste - not too sweet. That was a pleasant surprise! Most Thai restaurants really over sweeten there soups. The rest of the food was around 4 stars, the curry, Seaman's platter. The pad Thai was really very good - 4+. All in all I was made to feel so grateful and satisfied im giving them 5 stars and will come back again. read more