Reservations are recommended- it was PACKED on a Friday night. They read our note on our open table reservation for a high chair and picked literally the most perfect spot for a toddler and a baby in the restaurant. We were 5 mins early and table was also ready upon arrival and that is sooo important to me, especially traveling with 2 kids under 2. I totally understand when it's not possible but completely appreciate when it feels like the restaurant prioritizes this as part of the experience. The food was so good. I wouldn't say that it was tapas portions but normal size, which turned out even better for us - leftovers! The noise level is pretty loud, music + people chatting up and having a good time. We ordered the Pad Thai, Beef Massaman, Ramboten Salad, and the Fried Chicken. The Massaman has a slight kick for my spice-sensitive foodies and definitely not a dish you can give a toddler. It was absolutely delicious and I do recommend ordering a side of rice to finish it off! My favorite would have to be the Ramboten Salad- it had a refreshing and pickled flavor profile that added acidity to our palettes for the meal. Pad Thai was great and chicken was cooked to perfection. The space is kind of small, so not recommended for large parties. I found this place out of luck from clicking on a Yelp profile who lived in the area and had reviewed another place that popped up in my search. Thankful for that! Hoping to come back when I'm in Boston and remember to make a reservation in advance! read more

I really enjoy visiting Mahaniyom every few months to try some new dishes and eat some staple dishes that they have on their menu. They are always friendly and service is quick. It does get pretty busy during the evenings, so I would book ahead of time and the best times to get are around 5pm. I love trying their creative cocktails and they have good non alcoholic options as well. My favorite dishes are the classic pad Thai, the crispy chicken skin, and the beef massaman. read more

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Met up with one of my friends here for lunch on a holiday, and I'm so glad we landed on this spot because the food was truly delicious. Love that the plates were mostly smaller bites, so we could order a variety of things to share. I was surprised at how small the restaurant was, but it was still fairly lively when we went. They definitely have their more well-known traditional fair like Pad Thai, but we opted for other menu items like Salt & Pepper Pork Cheek, Massaman Curry, and the Chicken Ka Praw. I really liked the pork cheek -- it was simple but packed with flavor and paired well with the rice. I also really liked the Massaman curry, which was spicier than I was expecting, and the roti that it came with. Service was great throughout the duration of our meal. They also brought out one additional non-menu dish for us to try -- this pepper soaked in curry. It was a small bite, but incredibly flavorful. read more

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Beef Massaman 4/5 Kang Pu Crab Curry 4/5 Salt and Pepper Pork Cheek 4/5 ~First Impressions~ This is a small and dark place that's slightly tight packed and a little loud. The door is right next to a lot of the seats so it gets a bit windy and hectic. Very casual place, with just ok service. But not a bad place for some Thai plates ~The Food~ The beef massaman was had a good sauce with tender meat. The roti on the side was pretty thin and didn't stand out much, but it helped dampen some of the strong meat and saucy flavors. The kang pu crab curry had a nice subtle curry flavor and the noodles was an interesting carb idea for it and slightly hard to split and eat. I think I might have enjoyed it more with rice, but the flavors themselves was great. The salt and pepper pork cheek was soft and delicious. The rice came in a little plastic bag, but tasted really good too. Not sure if it was slightly seasoned somehow. ~The Logistics~ There is plenty of street parking available for this area with some areas that are free. read more

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We came back with a reservation after not having eaten here in a while, but were left disappointed. At any given point there were people waiting in the small open area by the door. We showed up for our 6:30pm reservation but weren't seated until 6:45pm. There's supposed to be a seating time limit but I guess it wasn't being enforced? Additionally, any time someone came in or left, the curtains blocking the door would fly open and bring in cold air. By the time we sat, I was already pretty annoyed. The food was good enough to make me feel better, but if we come back we'd definitely avoid coming on a weekend again. read more

Vibey upscale Thai tapas place tucked away in Brookline Village. I would recommend to get reservations ahead since it is a small place and can also get full even on a Monday night when we went. The menu has a range from bites, small plates to large plates/ main dishes. They also have specials for food and cocktails. Their cocktails sound interesting with asian twists but we didn't try them this time. The server recommended getting four to five dishes for a party of two since it's more tapas style. However, we only got three: two mains and one small plate and it definitely filled us up. Probably because both mains were rice dishes. The flavors were on point. Their larb with duck was my favorite - the spices really hit but it was balanced by the mint and lime. It really is addicting despite the spice. The beef panang came in second for me. The curry is rich and packed with flavors and balanced by the crunchy Thai eggplants. Bbq and crispy pork over rice was decent. It definitely could be better. The crispy pork was not crispy as I would have liked and it was cut so thin. The sauce was the star though. It could really get expensive especially if you want to try a variety. It is definitely pricier than the regular mom and pop shop and the portion is smaller. -7.2/10 read more

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Friendly service, inviting atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend the chicken skin as an app. Great size and shareable for two. Pad Thai and drinks were also good. Love how saucy the Pad Thai. Recommend making reservations ahead of time! read more

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The best crab curry I have ever had. We went on a Wednesday for lunch and had a wonderful time. Staff were friendly and food was really good. read more

Really creative drinks - we got the ume cocktail with egg foam and another one which had two types of rum in it. Not a lot of seating inside so may need to make a resy, but the bathroom looks super cool with black light art. The food is really well made and seasoned but portions are definitely on the small side and kinda pricey. read more

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We had a wonderful date night at Mahaniyom. I really enjoyed the variety on the menu - I felt like there were lots of unique and creative dishes on the menu that I hadn't seen before and wanted to try. We really enjoyed all the food we ordered: pomelo salad, fried chicken skin, razor clams (my favorite dish of the night) and crab curry. The ambience was trendy and pretty busy on a Sunday evening - while dining we saw several groups try to walk in but being given long wait times. Definitely would recommend a reservation. We also shared a drink we weren't a big fan of, the staff noticed and offered the change it or cover it for us. We were really impressed with the service! Will definitely be back. read more

Mahaniyom - NANG KAI TOD (Crispy Chicken Skin), YUM SOM O (Pomelo Salad) - Seasonal, HOI LORD PAD CHA Razor clam - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Went for morning service. Service was attentive and our server was friendly, ambience was good, and food was excellent. Cheap also. Will be adding this place to the repertoire. read more

I'm sure we've all tried Thai food and if you haven't, grow up. This place kicks it up a notch. Familiar faces, exceptional cocktails, and the whole Thai tapas concept really brings one back to throwing back a few beers on the beach in Koh Phi Phi. We asked for recommendations for food and surely, they delivered. The dimly lit space makes for speakeasy ambience and let's just say, 10/10 on all fronts. read more

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Everytime I have driven past mahaniyom I can tell it's booked and busy so it has been on my list, and it did not disappoint. Inside is a small cozy restaurant with a few tables and bar seating, dim candle lighting, and lots of fun neon decor. Servers are super friendly and helpful to try and get you seating (I would recommend a reservation even on a weeknight). The menu consists of lots of unique Thai tapas that take spins on many Thai classics. We ordered 3 dishes and rice for two people and felt sufficiently full after. They give you the option to have all served at once or coursed out (which we did and loved). We started with the brussel sprouts - perfectly crispy with the most delicious garlic fish sauce I could not get enough of. Our second course was the crab curry which was so creamy and has the perfect kick of spice - this dish wash my absolute favorite and I will be coming back for it! It comes with a small side of vermicelli noodles but I would recommend getting some rice as well. The last dish we had was the southern Thai fried chicken, it was well flavored and i always love a Thai chili dipping sauce, I think the cut of chicken was just not my personal favorite. For a drink I had the rabbit on the moon, which was good but a little strong for my taste and I wished was a bit more heavy on the other flavors described. read more

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Awesome spot!!!! Cool vibe. Great drinks. Nice servers and bartenders. And the food is amazing. Book it!

Had the pleasure of dining here for lunch on a recent Boston visit and holy moly I loooved it! It's a casual, small spot, but the service and dishes made it feel like such an occasion. I love the Thai tapas concept- taking typical dishes and elevating/uniqueifying them, but keeping them small so you can try a bunch. We got the Yum Som-O (Pomelo Salad) which was such a fun salty/tangy adventure w fresh fruit and succulent shrimp... and the Kai Tod Had Yai, a delicious lightly fried cornish hen with yummy sauce. My favorite dish was definitely the Fried Chive Cake. Familiar flavors in a totally innovative format of dense chewy fried cakes. GAWDDD they were so good. While eating, we sipped Rice Ginger Beers which were equally exciting and refreshing. I would love to try this spot again soon- so many more gems to check out on the menu. read more

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Wrote a review but somehow lost it! TLDR is that this feels amongst the best of Boston in terms of flavor and creativity, especially at the price point. Our favorites were more curry-like, beef massaman (my personal fave) and crab curry. Deep intense unique flavors. Deep fried skate was also delicious, fun textures in a slightly sweet sauce. The chive cake was a yummy starter. We actually were a bit less enthusiastic about the pork cheek and belly compared to the others but it was still delicious! We just would get more of the delicious curry-like ones personally. Will be back! read more

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One of the best Thai restaurants in Boston . Came here for lunch and it's packed with people . Every dish was amazing and packed with flavors . We were impressed how authentic the food was here . We left happy and the staffs was amazing also . read more

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If I could describe my experience in 2 words, it would be cozy and yummy. This place is perfect for a date night, but it is small, so I would recommend making a reservation because they do fill up quick. All of the dishes we ordered were super fragrant and packed with great spices. Which, speaking of, if you have a low spice tolerance, I warn you that some dishes can get pretty spicy. My personal favorite was the beef massaman with the roti on the side. Their curry was so flavorful, the meat was melt in mouth, and the warm roti was the perfect vehicle to carry the wonderful flavors and textures. The pork cheek was also well seasoned and fried, which paired wonderfully with the sticky rice that was served with it. The bbq pork and crispy pork is as expected, no surprises or wow factors coming from it. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for a long time and finally was in the area on a random Friday early evening. Inside the place is small, not that many seats. But since we were early, we were seated right away at the bar. The staff is very nice and helpful. Their menu is tapas style but the serves are helpful in giving you an idea of how many plates/how big the plates are. I ordered the beef panang which comes with rice and my friend ordered bbq pork. The food was very flavourful, the panang curry definitely satisfied all the Thai cravings. 10/10 will be back! read more

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What a unique Thai dining experience! Mahaniyom is pretty small with not much seating, so definitely call ahead a few days in advance to make reservations. Although they are small, they pack a huge punch with immaculate vibes and great tasting food. We ordered the crab curry, flying squid, fried brazino, and fried silken tofu. I enjoyed the brazino the most but everything was delectable! I was especially surprised at how tasty the squid was, since I typically don't enjoy it. Overall, 5/5! read more

Mahaniyom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Weekday lunch was perfect to walk in and sit at the bar with no wait. Food and drinks were delicious - loved the pomelo salad. Service was quick. read more

This place used to be great! I still love the workers because they are so nice and friendly. But now that they have been around for awhile, prices have gone up drastically and portions have gotten a lot smaller. It didn't used to feel like a ripoff but it does now. My partner and I have noticed the shrinkflation with most dishes, including the chive cakes, pad Thai, full fish, etc. Also, this isn't their fault, but due to the tariffs, recipes have recently changed and not for the better. The Thai iced tea is now terrible. read more

The sautéed Brussel sprouts were the best Brussel sprouts I've ever had. The flavor/seasoning was perfectly umami and sweet and salty. Everything else was also very good. All the dishes are very artful and intentional. The service was also wonderful. The waitress dotes on us, making sure that we are enjoying the food. Very sweet. Lastly, the ambiance is dark and moody, a little loud when it gets crowded. Came here on a date, but we barely talked because the food was good and also because it was loud. read more

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Mahaniyom is a fun spot tucked away in Brookline Village, where not much else is around. When you walk in, it's a cozy little space, dimly lit. Once we sat down and ordered, we watched the bartenders tossing their cocktail shakers across the length of the bar to each other. Table service was ok, not particularly memorable. The food was generally delicious and interesting, all presented nicely. Would order again Crab curry: smooth and sweet with just a good amount of seafoody flavor, with crab meat buried within Beef massamaan: tender pieces of meat in a warm hearty sauce, executed well Grilled squid: smokey touch in pieces with great texture, well-paired sauce highlighting the seafood-ness while cutting some of the undesirable fishiness Maybe again Pork belly: great texture and tasty flavors of meat with pieces of peanuts. Personally found it too salty, even with the bowl of rice given with it. Probably not Eggplant Dip: cannot taste much of the titular ingredient, overly fishy and salty. The wide variety of vegetables were nice, though I think you can get raw vegetables elsewhere. The cocktails were not particularly reorderable - two of the three our table ordered had a very artificial, cough syrup-like sweetness without having much of the other notes listed on the menu. read more

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This is probably my favorite Thai restaurant in the Boston area! Food : 9/10 I have tried almost everything on the menu for the number of times I frequent this place. Every single dish has a rich flavor. A few of my usual dishes are the grilled flying squid (it's their one of their specials but I have had it like 3 times now this summer), pad thai, pad paa and any type of pork belly dishes. Their curry is very nice too if you'd like to try that. I am attaching a few dishes from our latest visit here. Service: 9/10 They are always super nice pay great attention to their guests. One caveat though is that I always come around 12:45pm on a weekend for lunch, so that maybe different from your experience on a busy Friday night. Nevertheless, our water is always filled, we never had to flag anyone down too hard, and food came out pretty quickly. Ambience & Location: 8/10 It is a casual small place for a tight group of friends or small family. They don't have a lot of room in the dining area. Still, I like the vibe here for a weekend lunch. It's not too fancy, too quiet or too loud. The area is walkable, and close to other businesses and shops. If you come by car you may need to find street parking on one of the smaller side roads. Overall, I of course highly recommend. I am a regular here, and I am quite happy to support a local place like this! read more

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Food is solid, service is good but restaurant is very small so spacing between parties is very tight. Recommend the following: pad paa (spicy), green papaya pad thai (we tried with and without with shrimp), and crab fried rice. read more

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I'd like to think I'm Mahaniyom's #1 fan (for food recs scroll down, for thoughtful illustration keep reading). The first time I came here was off of a random recommendation from a friend. We came a little past prime dinner time without a reservation, but since it's a small place we still waited for a short time before getting seated (definitely try to come with a reservation, one time I waited about 45 minutes but I'd still say it was worth it). When I got in I was immediately impressed with the interior - dim moody lighting, with small candles lighting up each table, a little more light coming from the bar and a neon sign sitting on the wall, subtle details placed around the walls that grab your attention for a second when you see it, and Bumpin music. Overall an awesome vibe for a casual dinner with friends that feels cool, and is a little elevated not in a pretentious way but in a way that makes you feel like you're somewhere special. And even after coming several times, I still choose to sit against the wall so I can take a look around while waiting for my food and drinks to come around. I remember the first bite I had was their rambutan salad, and that's when I knew this place was gonna be awesome (my meals at Mahaniyom are never complete with this salad, it's so good). I don't think have never had a bad meal here. Their presentation of dishes are thoughtful, they put familiar flavors in unfamiliar contexts (I don't find stuff like crab curry or green papaya pad thai or pomelo salad in my local take-out spots), and they like to crank flavors all the way up. I've gotten to a point where I believe that anything I order at this place will be notably yummy. And of course no place is complete without an amazing team that makes it all happen. The kitchen and bar are very good and consistent, and the front of house is so attentive, friendly, and incredibly welcoming. I'm sure it comes with a lot of hard work but they're always smiling and never seem stressed - they know what their doing. I'll end by saying that this place has become a special part of my time in Boston (lived there for four years). I bring people here for special occasions whether it be celebrating a win, a graduation, a friend visiting town for the weekend, a farewell dinner (I had two here for my last week in Boston haha), or if I just want to make my night feel a little more special while ensuring that the taste buds leave 100% satisfied. Okay here are my food recommendations! At the top of my list, the things I get over and over again, and the things I recommend if it's your first time: yum som-o (I get this every single time I go and it's usually made with pomelo or rambutan, I don't know exactly what they put in here but I don't question it because it is so yummy but if I want to speculate a little I think the umami from the dried shrimp, almost caramel-sweetness from the toasted coconut, and kick from the chilis is what makes this a crazy flavor bomb for me), panang curry and/or massaman curry with beef (you will catch me spooning the plate clean after the meat is gone, and their morning glory (it's just a really good vegetable dish on its own). Next up are all the other things I've ordered that with a healthy bank account and unlimited stomach space I would also order every time I went: crispy chicken skins (it's honestly giving chips and guac for the table energy), the chive cake (crunchyyy), flying squid w/ spicy seafood sauce, pad thai (yes this is basic, but it definitely sits among my top pad thais of Boston), green papaya pad thai (noticeable difference mainly is the texture), the crab curry, and whatever dessert they have (I think it changes, but all the ones I've had were yummy). read more

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Two. Words. Beef. Massaman. Stop it. STOP IT. Where has this flavor sensation been all my life? Unchoy lovers... their wok fried morning glory is... unchoy!!! Cooked to absolute seasoned perfection. And their namesake drink. The sazerac. Have you ever wanted to float away on a cloud? That is what the finish of this drink is. An earl gray cloud. Pork belly dish was meh but who cares. Get 3 beef massaman and 4 morning glory and your troubles and ailments will disappear for an entire meal. Please expand to north of the Charles. Pretty please. read more

This place was pretty good, had some downfalls but overall I recommend and i would come back. Food: - fried wings (4/5) mainly because its only two of them - beef curry(5/5) amazing and good level of spice - chicken pad thai (2/5) just was not it and the tofu mixed in different but flavor wasn't there - dessert (4/5) unique (had shallots on it) but overall good! Ambiance and service: Sat by the front window which could use a cleaning inside and out. Service started off good but really fell off bad towards the end. Roughly 15 minutes to get the check then another 15 to take the card. read more

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Very good spot in this area. Pad thai was very good. Highly recommend the chive cakes.

The food was very good, the service was friendly and helpful. But the place is so darned NOISY. We had to yell and I still missed some of the 4-way conversation. I enjoyed my tofu stew and the lamb chops satay special. read more

I recently visited Mahaniyom on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised by the very tasty dishes served in an unpretentious interior with a pretty tight seating arrangement. Service was excellent and very attentive. I highly recommend exploring their menu but personally, I'd go back when it was a little less crowded because it was a bit louder than desired. read more

Ambiance was so so. Music was too loud couldn't have a decent conversation. Food was good only for the pork neck md the crab curry. The fried chives, seriously, I stopped eating after the first piece. Service was okay. A bit on the clumsy side as they forgot my polmelo salad. Dude, learn to write stuff down. Don't rely on your poor memory. All waitresses/waiters here should be instructed to rely on note of what their customers order rather than falsely believe their pathetic memory would serve them well. read more

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Went here during a quick trip to Boston and definitely would recommend! An intimate setting, Mahaniyom presents a unique experience of thai tapas. The small plate concept allows you to try a variety of plates. Everything we tried was packed with flavor and wonderfully tasty. Would recommend the chive rice cakes, morning glory, and crab curry. Creative specials and cool twists on tradition Thai dishes. The drinks were also creative and delicious. The ambiance and vibe of the place was great for a date night or GNO. read more

There was a fish soup special that changed my life for the better! It was wonderful. HUGE negative: the bathroom is disgusting and dirty. There are warnings if the bathroom is dirty, so is the kitchen. Also, the bathroom sink water is freezing. That is unsanitary for the guests. read more

The food is as good as it gets. Small tapas style plates. If this place was in Manhattan I could see each plate costing double the price. Most food is going to be on the spicy side. But it's full of mixtures of flavors coming together in a tastebud explosion. On top of the menu the have a bunch of amaOng specials too. No point reviewing each dish I had because it's all good. You can't go wrong with anything. Try this place now! Do yourself and try the tapioca dessert as well. It's very intense but so good read more

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Love finding this place while driving one day. Thai tapas ... doesn't that sound amazing??? Ambience: Small ... but quaint. We made reservations. I think that you'd definitely need reservations ... especially on the weekend. Make sure to check out the bathroom. The art is really cool!!! Food: Some hits and some misses. Might just be from ordering error. Definitely want to go back to try more dishes. My faves were the following: the fried chicken skins, pad Thai with shrimp, and the beef massaman. Did not enjoy the pork jowl. Chose it based on another review. I can see how people would like it, but it just wasn't for me. The texture was just ... too chewy and fatty for me. Service: For being so busy, the service was great!!! Our server was extremely friendly and assertive. I wish she'd offer some suggestions on what to order, but besides that ... I really appreciated her. Price: Price was what you'd expect for a tapas place. Always pricier thank you'd like, but not pricey enough to keep you from going to these types of places. If you know what I mean. Anyway, my experience was really pleasant, and I'd love to go back and try some of the other dishes. They have so many things to offer, and I just love that!!! read more

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BOSTON'S HIDDEN GEM!!! food 5/5 - wow-- it's top 15 in Boston for a reason.! ambience 4.5/5 - perfect viby/pop music, not too loud for excellent conversation; over the summer, they have outdoor seating as well. Items I've tried: - fried chive cake: one of my faves; perfect crisp and depth of flavor profile - salt and pepper pork: new item, bursts of flavor all around - larb ped: rich; even non-duck lovers will enjoy this - beef massaman: delicious coconut based curry w a crisp roti; tapas portion for sure - green papaya pad thai: love this; and 100% worth trying; im not usually a health nut; just as delicious as the noodle based pad thai imo - pad thai: best in town, hands down - pad kra pow: clean/healthy take with incredible heat - beef panang: delicious - bbq and crispy pork: of all the items I've tried, this stood out least, although it's still the best crispy pork I've had in ages! price 4.5/5 - anticipate $30pp ++ for one app and one entree without drinks. Parking/Transportation: nearest is brookline village metered parking, conveniently off the Green T stop. Have visited at least every other month since its opening 2 years ago. Check out their instagram page for more lunch specials!! read more

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Mahaniyom is a bit of a hidden gem in Brookline. Really enjoyed the Pad Thai, but the pork belly dish was the highlight. Definitely recommend trying it! Their Ya Dong is also worth a mention--it's a strong shot paired with coconut water, which makes for a unique experience. Overall, it's a great spot with a relaxed vibe, and I'm excited to go back. read more

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Came here for dinner last minute and we were very pleased with everything we ordered! We recently went to Thailand and a lot of the dishes felt really authentic. We thought the portions were also very reasonable for tapas style. We got the chicken skins which was a nice appetizer. My favorite was the shrimp pad Thai! It was so flavorful. Massaman curry and crab curry were delicious- a bit on the spicy side. And the fried chicken was good too. We are looking forward to coming back! read more

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