This is one of those "hidden gem" spots that you recommend to all your friends but then you worry if the place gets too popular you won't get a seat anymore. So yes, you're welcome. Don't abuse it. This is exactly what it looks like... a Thai restaurant run out of an old Worcester Lunch Car diner. There's about five tables and bar seating for another ten or so. The menus are inkjet printed and offered in vinyl sleeves, and there's a specials menu. Inside you'll find the classics- Thai curries, noodle dishes, noodle soups, appetizers, Thai desserts. Service is friendly and informal, the drinks come out of the fridge behind the counter. I've had a few items from the menu, and everything's been great... baa mee huang, tom kha gai, spicy noodle soup. Golden bags are actual bags made of egg roll wrapper tied up and fried, which is neat. Fresh rolls came with peanut sauce, and the scallion pancakes were crispy and legit. I find they err on the mild side of spicy coming out of the kitchen, but there's a jar of chili paste they're happy to share if you ask. Parking is a little bit of a challenge on Main St, but I don't think CVS is on to me yet so I'm going to keep quietly parking in the back of their lot and walking over. All in all, it's a chill place to eat delicious food and hang out with like minded folk. Whether you want to soak in the competing Southeast Asia and retro 50's vibes, or just bury your nose in your phone and shovel coconut curry in your face, that's up to you. read more

Sadly to say I'm a little disappointed in this place. The interior is very cool where it features American diner style but serves homemade Thai food. But the food wasn't hitting the spot and it was a little pricey. Service was friendly and quick though. Food: 7/10 Value: 7/10 Environment: 8/10 Service: 8/10 read more

Lanna Thai Diner - Thai Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Embrace this place. Local owner operators. Authentic and delicious You will not believe your eyes. Everything you can see and touch shouts traditional American Diner. However......... Every single offering is expertly prepared Thai cuisine. DELICIOUS. Quick friendly attentive service by Max the owner and his staff Perfect for Thai food Nerds: - HARDWARE ( everything but software ) - ALL AMERICAN DINER - SOFTWARE (menu and staff) - DELICIOUSLY THAI. Informal. Park on street. Kid friendly peiole friendly. Read below from Wiki; Jack's Diner (now "Lanna Thai Diner") is a historic diner at 901 Main Street in Woburn, Massachusetts. Built in 1952 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company as #834, it is believed to be the only surviving stainless steel diner built by the company. read more

Solid food, friendly service and a completely unexpected vibe in the old diner car. We've been coming for years and Max has never disappointed! Well worth the extra time to pay a visit. read more

OMG! This place was awesome!!! Came here for lunch and what a gem! Love the atmosphere and decor of a small diner. Service was excellent and the food was so fresh and delicious. Parking is a bit trickery because of the location. We actually parked in the CVS parking lot and walked across. But definitely if in the area make sure to stop in. Only place to find Crazy Noodles which my husband couldn't stop talking about. Mixture of large noodles with fresh veggies. read more

Lanna Thai Diner - Lanna Thai Special noodles with fresh veggies - Thai Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

It is a small restaurant styled as a diner. The food is decent and service prompt. I wouldn't plan on dining in here - it is very small. Plan for takeout. read more

Parking is on the street and it's a small building with limited seating. When we went around lunch for take out, there were still plenty of seats. The food was warm and who I assume is the owner was very friendly upon arrival. Once we ate our food (noodle dishes), and unfortunately all seemed to be lacking some flavor. The texture of the noodles were great though. read more

Quick & friendly service, food was very fresh and delicious, the diner space was small but was really clean. Duck green curry, basil fried rice, and chicken laab hit the spot! Great 95 traffic detour and will be back :D read more

Lanna Thai Diner - two trays of food - Thai Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Authentic Thai food at its best! Max and the cooks are always so attentive and caring. This place is a hidden gem in our hood read more

We went early on a Saturday and were one of the only 2 tables. The chef and waiter were talking amongst themselves and blatantly laughed at me and made a huge joke of me chugging a glass of water. Minus how rude they were by thinking I wouldn't understand them and doing it so blatantly in front of me..the food was pretty bland. We really love Thai chili basil in Melrose and had heard great things about this place but won't be coming back. read more

I stumbled upon LTD via YELP and thought it looked interesting. We the people seem to universally love train-car diners but always associate these with greasy-spoon places with breakfast and comfort foods. But LTD is Thai. And not just any ole' Thai. It's wicked dynamite Thai, bro. I took my One here and we parked my buggy right out front and went in this teenie chrome diner and there was only one table occupied and a woman at the counter. Good vibes abounded from the kitschy décor and staff alike. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. We ordered two Thai Teas, Shrimp Dumplings, Chicken Satay, Chicken Coconut Soup, Pad Thai, and the Special. All food was made to order, reasonably priced and had great flavor. I must emphasize this was not your run-of-the-mill labor-saving premade food with arbitrary cheap-O ingredients. LTD is not the same ole' meh Thai you've had a million times at the many meh Thai places you've been. First of all, LTD is very generous size-wise and meat-wise. I'm sure all you YELPers have been served dishes that are obviously just skimpy on the meat big time in order to save money. This is both a bummer and leaves you feeling ripped off and foolish. This may sound piggish but it really is lame when places literally give three or four teenie bite-size meat pieces and call it "Chicken this" or "Beef that" and charge big bucks to boot. That's no bueno. Skimping on meat is definitely NOT part of the milieu here at LTD and this scores stars wicked big time. The satay here were wicked huge with great grilled flavor and everything was piping hot since it was all freshly cooked. The sauces were all tasty and homemade. Our entrees were excellent and the peanut flavoring was great with subtle "mystery" flavors as well. The soup was great with lots of big bird chunks. No reheated leftovers here or perfunctory preparation. LTD is wicked good MTO cooking by wicked cool peeps who take a wicked lot of pride in making wicked dynamite Thai food, bro. Very cool place to dine in. I signed the check with a giant pen from the waiter and left a near-giant tip! Highly recommended if you're in The Woo or nearby. read more

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I wanted to like this place more but their pad Thai was really dry and even had a hair in it (that didn't match my hair color or length) quite disappointed in the food. The people working there were nice and it was made on time. The ambiance is fun inside atleast. read more

Good little spot for Thai food. Got fresh rolls and chicken satay - both were good. Portions could have been better for the price. Would return though if in the area. read more

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Cute diner coach style restaurant. Had pad Thai, basil rice, spicy chicken, spicy veggies and scallion pancake. Finished with fried banana and sticky rice with mango. Food was average. Service was decent and fast. read more

Our favorite eat-in Thai. This place is an absolute FAVORITE of the offspring. Whenever they have a friend stay with us, Lanna Thai is the destination of choice. Owner is friendly and honest--he'll tell you when mango is out of season; he'll tell you what's especially good that day. In fact, I don't order anymore; I let HIM take care of it. Cool atmosphere (rail car diner); great prices; super-delicious food. Added bonus: If for some reason the diner is closed (vacation, Monday, whatever), the super-tasty hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese Pho is right across the street (indeed, we'd eat there more often if it weren't so close to Lanna Thai!). Pro tip: Do NOT order the large unless you really want to have LOTS of leftovers. We just took a party of four there, stuffed our faces, loaded some leftovers, and honest to Dog *laughed* about the bill. (Do *not* tell the owners I said that.) read more

Coming here for years (even though it is several towns away) and Max and crew never disappoint. If we lived closer we eat at Lanna Thai multiple times a week! I'm a very visual person and I love that there are photos for some menu items on the menu (as well as Yelp) I suggest coming with a group of people and sharing/trying many different entrees. read more

Wow this place was a surprise. In town for work and was hungry for Thai. None of the options looked great but we were closest to this one. Everything we had was amazing. I love Thai and am a pretty good critic. This was exceptional. Red curry, crazy noodles, a native broccoli dish, all were amazing. One tip: the medium is like a 2/10 for spice. I would have liked it much spicier. Also, it looks like a 1970s diner built on a train car. They also don't serve alcohol because of their proximity to a school. Try it out! read more

Lanna Thai has been around for ages and they offer the tastiest Thai food around. My go-to is the Pad Thai and it is incredible!

That little cozy joint with amazing Thai food!! Their menu is pretty much standard for a thai place with the food being consistently delicious. Make sure you get in early to avoid waiting in the queue. The place gets packed during lunch,Friday night's and weekends. Dont forget to try their mango fried rice during the summer season.The owner,Max is very helpful in picking the right items incase Parking can get a bit challenging during peak hours since the place offers street parking. read more

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Ordered the drunken noodle which did not have enough sauce or flavor. Portion size was small.

Over the top most delightful and delicious Thai restaurant located in a classic, authentic, and incredibly well preserved and very well maintained diner, simply charming. A gem of a place, owner and staff and atmosphere friendly and welcoming. The food is fantastic. Also, the entire place is immaculately clean and there are dozens of decorative touches that really make a huge difference such as embroidered table clothes under glass tops at the tables, photos above the counter and various Thai themed decorations tastefully displayed in amusing fashion. read more

Excellent food and service. A hidden gem. Probably my favorite Thai restaurant in Middlesex County.

Small restaurant, excellent food. Had crab rangoons, scallion pancakes and pad thai. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I order lunch at least twice a week from this place for the amazing food and also to support the business. Being such a tiny place, their revenue has shrunk by 80-90% since Covid. My favorite is the Mango Curry and Tom Kha Gai soup. Lunch orders are generally ready in 10 minutes!!! That's something you will not find anywhere else in Woburn. read more

Nothing special. Went for the first time. Ordered multiple dishes. The portions are small, the prices are high. Beef in prick pow was tough and chewy. The chicken in other dishes was over cooked. Again, nothing special. Won't hurry to return. read more

I had been here several years ago and recently went back when I was in the area. The atmosphere was super cute and very unique for a Thai restaurant. The only thing about it is it's very tiny. As we dined in, there were many people coming in and out for takeout. I can see why as the food was very delicious. My mom and I shared pad Thai and vegetable fried rice. It was pretty standard Thai food, really good. My boyfriend tried one of the curry dishes and also enjoyed it. Overall this place was great~ the only downsides were the small size of the inside and also the lack of help. But I would recommend and certainly come back for takeout! read more

The spicy duck was amazing. I would order three next time. They have very good Thai rolls too.

Note that they are closed for vacation until May 31,2022 according to the signs in the windows. Will try again when they are open. Could be better at communicating this through Yelp, Google, etc. read more

Absolutely delicious!! Already can't wait to go back. Went here with my family for dinner on a Friday night. The place is tiny, but don't let that turn you away. From the second you walk in, you know the food is going to be good. They were wicked busy while I was there, and because of this the food was a little slow and not all entrees came out at the same time. But they were worth the wait. All of the food tasted home made and was better than I'd ever had elsewhere. Very authentic! For a party of 5, and ordering appetizers, our bill was only $90. I'm so happy to find a place like this close to home! read more

Lanna Thai Diner - You know the food is going to be delicious if even their menu has this much thought and detail. Beautiful! - Thai Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Came to Lanna Thai on the recommendation of family members who live in the area and come here so often that the owner recognizes them whenever they come in. The place really is in an old diner (hence the name) and with limited seating, you might consider coming in earlier or later than usual, or getting takeout like we did. I had the pad ka prow (spicy basil) with tofu and it was fantastic. Considering the price, the portion was good but fair warning that it might not be enough if you're really hungry. Consider grabbing an appetizer or soup. The taste, though, was delicious and I'd definitely recommend adding Lanna Thai to your list of dinner/takeout spots! read more

One of my favorite restaurants, and somewhere we go every couple of weeks. The food is superb, and the mango sticky rice is to die for. Add the delicious food to the fun dining car atmosphere, and it's always a winner. read more

OUTSTANDING! This was my first time to Lanna, and I was completely surprised and overwhelmed by the experience. Fresh, hot, and delicious authentic Thai food served in a snug and intimate setting. The waitstaff were friendly and attentive, the place was scrupulously clean and bright, and the food was among the best Thai food I've had in the Boston area and suburbs. Standout hits were the Tod Mun, chicken sate, fresh rolls, and the Pad Thai. You won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing food. This is essentially home cooked. Super fresh and delicious Thai food. Soup has amazing flavor, curries are delicious, meat, tofu, veggies all cooked perfectly. And the bonus is you're supporting a local business. You can tell the food is cooked with great care & the family who owns it are super sweet. Highly highly recommend. This is a solid 5 star Thai restaurant and they should be proud of themselves for coming back from the adversity of covid on top of a fire in their kitchen. read more

Only have done take out but food is great. Satay, the Red Curry and stir fried vegetables dinner were all excellent. Not cheap, but great, fresh tasting food make it totally worth visiting. read more

Staff is courteous. Food is delicious and sumptuous. Mango Curry was awesome. Fried spring rolls and basil fried rice was good too.. read more

Delighted to report that Lanna Thai is back, and better than ever! Our first takeout was fantastic from beginning to end, but sadly they had a kitchen fire that same night that shut them down for a whole year! We returned the first week they opened, and were delighted by every dish. My husband, who ate his way through Thailand, said Lanna Thai's food is the best he's ever had outside Thailand. Highly recommend. Welcome back, Lanna Thai!! read more

This review is for takeout dinner. Decor - 1 star. It's obvious that thy took over an old diner and just changed the sign. The rest is still screaming old diner. Service - 3 stars. I phoned in my order for take out and there was a minor language barrier. I wanted entree number 64 but the waiter kept saying 54. He finally got it after I repeated 4 times. Food - 3 stars. I had better Thai food elsewhere. This place is ok. We asked for extra extra extra spicy and didn't really get the burnt my face off experience. We were quite disappointed that dinner entrees do not come with rice. I had to make a second trip to pick up rice. Not nice. Overall the food seems pricey for the quality they offer, but especially when rice isn't included. read more

This is the best Thai food I have ever had! I have a good friend that lived in Thailand for a few years and when we had dinner there he raved about how good the food was and how authentic. Max, Lana's husband, is extremely accommodating and personable and the kitchen is fast! Great spot to visit, a hidden gem for sure. Ps. Its Byob. read more

Awesome place hole in the wall. Recommended by co-worker on a business trip. Would recommend anyone to looking for Thai. read more

Lanna Thai Diner - Fried pork gyoza, basil duck and steamed white rice, delicious!!!! - Thai Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Still excellent and a personal favorite. I get lunch take out here a few times per month. Usually the spicy pad Thai. Max knows me and remembers me and my name when I call and pickup. This is appreciated. The lunch is always delicious and consistent. I now love bean sprouts (they remind me of pea pods in the spring, picked off the garden vine) and understand why they are added to this wonderful dish. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, salty, soft, fresh =Complexity! read more