I've only been here once, the service is good but unfortunately I find the food to be bland. I ordered the pad thai and thought it lacked any flavor. read more

Best Thai food in Massachusetts. Pad Thai dish is absolute class. The staff is always accommodating, and the food is delicious.

I have become to know Sam(owner) very well over the years. He is a gentleman and leads by example. I have seen him do everything from A to the Z. Hosting, Serving Cooking and etc. The setting has so many windows, its full of natural light. The food is great. This restaurant is favorite of our families. My son and I have take my lunch breaks here together. read more

My husband and I love Thai Amarin. We usually do take out and I never have to check my order because they always make it correctly, and I make several changes to my order (which never annoys the staff). Everything is packaged nicely, always hot and delicious. When I go in to pick up my order, it's always ready on time and all staff are really nice. I've eaten at the restaurant before, the atmosphere is nice and the staff are very attentive. read more

I have been to many Thai places in the Boston area and found that Amarin consistently meets my needs. Not only is there a great variety of dishes to choose from but the authentic waitstaff are very responsive, not overbearing and very well dressed. I would recommend exploring other dishes besides the typical Phad Thai, fried rice, and green curry - although you cannot go wrong with any of these. Not too spicy for those faint of heart, but I ask for mine with a little more kick so I can sweat a little. read more

Great thai food ! the pad tai was awesome. Been here for the last 2 years. Still a nice place to go. Place was filled to capacity. The food portions are large and the sides are wonderful. I would come back if in area. read more

Haven't been in awhile, but have always enjoyed the food. It's worth the drive from surrounding towns. They're better than the Thai place in Lexington (now closed?) and as good or better as a couple others in Waltham and Newton. The lemon grass mussels (appetizer) is to die for and more than once we've just ordered several orders of these instead of entrees. But call ahead since they don't always have them/seasonal dish. Every other dish I've had has been good. Any complaints? Not always spicy enough. Service can be slow. Kid-friendliness is questionable. The atmosphere is nice. The low tables are a fun change of pace. Sit away from the windows on very cold nights. Comment on some other reviews: Anyone who bases a review of a Thai restaurant entirely on the quality (good or bad) of the pad thai should not be allowed to review food. read more

Pretty good Thai restaurant. A little pricey and skimpy on portions but tasty. I have dined at better and paid less but for proximity and Thai fix there isn't much around. This is on my twice per year rotation. read more

Guided by our most professional server Giang, we Three from an extended family of six (ages 16 to 76) enjoyed a varied and perfectly cooked/served dinner. We've been in Thailand several times and Thai Amarin does the country proud. Highly recommended read more

My family and I have been going to the Amarin for over 15 years and I have to say the food can't get any better because it has always been that good. Sam and his staff welcome you to the restaurant as if you are guests in their home. The cuisine is exceptional with it's distinct flavors in every dish you order. All the appetizers, especially the Siam Rolls and the Satay, tantalize the palate leaving you wanting more. When dinner arrives, it is always a production. With every bite, you'll experience unique flavors that make these savory dishes rare indeed. The coconut ice-cream always cleanses the palate in the most amazing way. But you have to try the Thai iced tea...it makes the meals feel light even though they already are because they are sauteed. With the Amarin, it's almost like a love affair. You have to experience it to understand what i mean. Lastly, I've been to the kitchen a few times and I have to say it's immaculate. I'm a clean freak and I approve. Bon appetite!!! read more

I work in Newton and they are definitely my go to for quick and solid Thai food on those late nights in the office. Very friendly staff who both know my name and spice preference and always remember to make my Pad Thai extra spicy even when I forget to ask. The new online ordering system is also a very convenient way to schedule meals between meetings. read more

I've been coming here for a year and half on weekly basis for lunch. The Pad Thai and other dishes I've tried during that time are consistently fantastic. Service is very friendly. It's definitely the best Thai food in Newton and a good option to check out if you live in the Brighton/Allston area. read more

Good atmosphere, decent food but poor service. Once we were able to order, the food came out at a reasonable time. The spring rolls were very good, the chicken breasts they use for some of their dishes tasted very processed and rubbery. The beef and pork they used was of good quality. The Beef Dynasty and Pork Ginger were great, though not as spicy as I would have liked (actually, it was not spicy at all). Overall, the food is worth going back for, but with the lack of good service, I would probably choose another place. read more

Since I live right around the corner I had to check this place out. For a neighborhood Thai place it fit the bill, decent food and ambiance (cool center seating for groups of four). But the menu was limited, no funky mango/pineapple/coconut curry, few interesting appetizer options, next to nothing on the desert menu (I'm a desert kind of gal), and I'm a little confused as to why "pad thai" was listed under "lighter options." The chicken and pork were a little processed in appearance and flavor but the spices and good vegies compensated a little. If you're already in Newton Corner it's a good alternative to Unos and Bertuccis but I wouldn't make a trip out here to go there. read more

Best Thai restaurant in the area. Really nice and relaxed sitting area. The Phad Thai is one of my favorite dishes! I'll keep going back

Not sure why people like this place. Rubbery chicken and tofu that doesn't hold the sauce. Oily curry and not creamy. Too bad.

Great thai food. Some favorites are: green curry, pad thai, and pad see ew. The hot & sour shrimp soup is good too (pretty spicy). Friendly staff. We enjoy eating here and getting takeout regularly. read more

I was taken here one evening for a "romantic dinner". Ummm not even close. Looks like every other generic asia restaurant. We got the mussel appetizer which was really good. We got a duck dish which didn't impress me at all and I was sad since duck is like my fav food ever. We also got this rice that had pineapples in it. My date swore it was good and I did my best to choke that nastiness down since I didn't want to offend him. Combine that with an incredibly awkward date and the families with kids running all over. I am all set. It has a fusion feel even though it isn't trying to be. Yuck Yuck Yuck. read more

I was originally not a fan of Thai food, but this place has made me a believer. We have found that it consistently pleases everyone in our family whether we go there for a simple night out, or bring folks there who are visiting from out of town.. There is plenty of parking both in an outdoor parking lot and an attached garage (and they do validate). The help are friendly and the service is efficient. The ambiance and environment is lovely. The food is well cooked, presented nicely, and to date, we have never been disappointed. Some of our favorites? The Chicken Satay and Vegetarian Rolls, Shrimp in the Blanket, Glass Noodle Soup (wonderful!!) and Pacific Chicken. We've enjoyed various shrimp dishes as well as Pad Thai. It is not inexpensive, but in our opinion, you get good value here. It's a great place. read more

I wish they would go back to their previous food, menu and management. I used to go there at least once a week since I work upstairs but I only go there as a last resort. Sad :( read more

This place has the best pad thai on the planet, hands down. I don't know if it's the way the peanuts are perfectly toasted, or everything perfectly cooked, but if you like pad thai, this place is worth a substantial drive. Even though I live in Somerville now, I still get takeout pad thai from Amarin at least once a month. It's the only thing I've ever had there, and I've probably had it 100 times. Unbelievably tasty. I can't possibly recommend it high enough. read more

I just friggin love this place. That's all I have to say. That and you must try the Tom Klong soup...and the chicken satay...and the pad thai! Best pad thai that I've ever had. Fo sho. It's even better if you eat it there because they bring out this little basket of condiment goodness (extra hot sauce, peanuts, etc). read more

It is safe to say that no other place serves-up the spinach tofu noodle dish like Amarin. This healthy dish is perfectly balanced with sweet and spicy flavorings. And their pad-thai? Please order this. The obnoxious smell of fish sauce is easy to ignore because it is contributing to the greatness of this meal... the synthesis of the sweet and sour flavorings coupled by the fluffy-gel-like texture make this dish both comforting and epic.The ambiance almost takes you out of your metro-west setting and temporarily places you in the tropics of Thailand, minus the hassle of a 24 hour plane ride. There is a massive and almost majestic table that sits near the entrance of the door, so intricately carved; a true depiction of oriental art. This place certainly introduces the thai-culture to its guests and also leaves them impressed with the service and decadent food. You'll always see the wait staff smiling here too... read more

Delicious Thai food! Consistently good during the past ten years. We are never disappointed. The Pad Thai and Chicken Red Curry are delicious and the vegetarian spring rolls are great! read more

This place is just great. The food and service are great and they will customize any dish any way you want. This is very helpful for me, I like stuff like the Pineapple fried rice without chicken or shrimp. They'll make me any dish with tofu and are really quick with takeout orders. read more

When I think of Pad Thai, I think of Amarin. :).... It is a hidden Jewl I think and everyone needs to try it.....

amarin is a staple thai joint for me in the boston burbs. everything is fresh and tasty. i love the basil stir fry dishes. the people are nice and take pride in their business. good for sit down or take out. keep up the good work, guys. read more

Delicious. The thai iced tea is awesome. So is the pepper chicken. This place is consistent too. I work near by and get takeout for lunch often. Even the salads are good! read more

I could live off of Amarin of Thailand. The food is great and I love the pad thai there. It is definitely worth dining in. There's parking just around the corner and the restaurant is a nice little place to share a meal. read more

We hosted an dinner party here for my daughter's graduation. The owner/manager took special care with the menu for us and everything was perfect! Both the service and the food were excellent and they even surprised us with a cake! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant and would not hesitate to book another party or just go for a wonderful meal. Thanks to Amarin for making our event special!!! read more

My go to for Local Thai food. Excellent apps, love the Golden Katong app. I've been going there for years, Have never had a bad meal! Best Thai option in West Newton! read more

If you work at Newton Corner, there aren't that many lunch places that you can walk to. So I've taken out from Amarin several times. My favorites are Chon-buri squid, Erwan curry, and Black pepper chicken. The food is good. The people are also nice. read more

I've experienced better in previous years at Amarin. It used to be one of my favorite places to go. In the past year or so the food has continuously deteriorated. The Pad Thai is either covered in garlic or extremely dry. It used to be the best in the area. Amarin's other dishes are okay - but if you can't do Pad Thai well -then you have some taste issues in the kitchen. I give it a try every other month or so because I work in the area - and it gets worse every time I try it. This was my last try. Sorry Amarin...I used to love you. read more

I went back and had Pad Thai and one of the soups (glass noodle?). They were pretty good, so at least some things on the menu are worth a trip. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years and it has always been consistent with decent food. But over the past 6 months both the quality of the food and the service has been degrading (new management or owner perhaps?). Finally tonight I cut the cord after having mediocre food and horrible service followed by an angry waiter asking for a minimum of 18% tip when I left them 15%. Perhaps this kind of extortion works in Bangkok. But not in Boston my friend! read more

Been going to this place since I was a kid, and keep coming back. Some of the best Thai food I have had. I love the Salmon Choochee, the Chicken Coconut Soup, the Satay, Pad Thai, and the list goes on. So many scrumptious dishes here. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and it's also fun for big a big family gathering to get takeout. The owner and staff are very friendly. read more

We had a family celebration there recently. we were so impressed by the beauty of the place, the richness of the menu, the quality of the food and the service. We liked many items in the menu, and ordered more dishes than the table can hold. But in the end, we ate all of them because they were all so good. There are still many other dishes that we want to try. The is definitely one of the best Thai restaurnts in our experience. We'll go back there many more times in the future. read more

We visited this location after brewing our own beer at Hopsters across the street. My fiancée and I love Thai food. They did a great job here providing a wide variety of food with good levels of spice. Everything was tasty and the service was great. We highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Good food, decent prices. Pretty good service and environment as well. The curry offerings are yummy.

Ate here a few nights ago. The atmosphere doesn't feel authentic and the food says the same. Much larger than most Thai restaurants I've been to. Overall the food wasn't bad though. Had the Tofu Spinach Noodles - tofu deep fried to close-to-perfection, with bright green spinach noodles and a few more veggies. My fiancé's meal had pieces of Thai eggplant, which I really enjoyed. Afterwards we headed across the street to Hopsters for some beers. read more