TAKEOUT review * My…read moredaughter's friend recommended this place. Easy to order online. Keep in mind they are tapas so the quantity is smaller than an entree. There were 6 of us and we ordered 6 things, and fortunately we weren't ravenously hungry because otherwise we might've needed at least 3 more. We ordered mushroom salad, pad paa (a scrumptious concoction of veggies in sauce that comes with jasmine rice), crab fried rice, roasted brussel sprouts, grilled pork cheek, chicken ka praw. The order was ready for pickup within 30 minutes (which is what it predicted online). The food was freshly made, hot, ready to go at 8 p.m. and the staff were friendly and helpful. It looked like the customers there were having a fun time. We all really enjoyed every bite, particularly the pad paa with jasmine rice. It ended up being enough food for us as well.

We had a great experience at Mahaniyom. The service was excellent, and one thing I really…read moreappreciated was that the food wasn't overly salty or under-seasoned--it was well balanced. The fried chicken skin was a standout. The crispy skin paired perfectly with a cold beer. The Pad Thai was also delicious, the Brussels sprouts were wonderfully crispy with a simple but flavorful seasoning, and the beef Massaman curry was rich and comforting--I'd definitely recommend ordering a bowl of rice to go with it. The pork cheek was incredibly tender and very filling. Not every dish was a hit, though. The crab fried rice was a bit disappointing. It was essentially regular fried rice with just a few pieces of crab sprinkled on top, so it didn't feel worth ordering. The crab curry was also a letdown. If you do order it, I'd recommend having it with rice instead of the rice noodles, as I think that would make it more enjoyable. Overall, the quality of the food and the excellent service made for a very enjoyable meal, and I'd happily come back to try more dishes.

Heard great reviews about this place and it didn't disappoint! We got the fried fish with spicy…read morebasil sauce and it was delicious. Flavorful without being overly salty. The crispy basil leaves were just chef's kiss. Parking in the area is impossible but it's worth the trek. The portion is a bit small but the dishes are priced reasonably so can't complain!

Stopped here for a casual dinner and found lots of variety with good prices. We both shared the…read morePeking ravioli and it was so juicy and hot! For the entree, we each got kha soi. I got it with chicken, but my fiancé tried it with the steak. It was very good, but I wish I would've gotten it more spicy! Also, I wish there was just a bit more meat in the dish. Everyone one was kind and was happy to see that they would frequently clean around the establishment.

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.

I loved this place. The decoration and environment was lovely, simple but homey. I got the Tai Pho,…read moreand the Cha-Shu Bao buns. All of the food was amazing! I also had the kindest server, she was very nice and attentive. Also, they have OAT MILK THAI ICED TEA. That's a very rare find!!

Love this spot! Food was incredible and worth the wait…read more Rotin Curry Dip- I could drink the dipping sauce it was that good. Edamame- too salty. Need to tone down the salt but still good Panang Curry- incredible and if I lived here it would be my go to dish.

Giggling Rice has the most delicious Thai food! We came here on a whim and were hungry for Thai…read morefood, not expecting too much out of the small store. But after being served very quickly and seeing our steaming dishes, we knew we made the right choice! Their food is so incredibly flavorful and their veggies tasted very fresh. I loved how chewy my noodles were and enjoyed my meal with some delicious Thai tea. I will absolutely return the next time I crave it!

Very quick and efficient Thai takeout place. The price was great, and the food was enjoyable, but…read moreit wasn't anything over the top amazing. I ordered for takeout in person and was given my food very quickly, which was a plus. I got: Crab Rangoons - These were great! The filling is nice and creamy but also has a subtle flavor of imitation crab. There's a lot of places that just fill these with cream cheese, but you could definitely taste some of the seafood flavor here. I wasn't crazy about the pineapple dipping sauce, however. It didn't taste sweet enough for me, but that was fine because I actually preferred these without any sauce. Pad Thai - This wasn't great but wasn't terrible. The noodles were a bit bland, but they still did have some of the pad thai flavor to them, and I think they only cost $12.95 or something along those lines. It's pretty rare to get a meal for that affordable of a price, so I didn't hate it, and there were a lot of other similarly priced dishes on their menu. All in all, it is a solid 4/5 - there's a lot of affordable items on their menu and I'll definitely be back to try some of their other noodle dishes and fried rice! I've gotten their pad see ew before and it had a lot more flavor than the pad thai, so I'll probably stay way from the pad thai and order other dishes next time!

Came here after finding out it's run by the same folks who gave Somerville/Cambridge the delightful…read more"Rodney Dee" Thai restaurant at Porter Square which went out of business just before the pandemic and remains shuttered to this day. Am happy to report that it's a worthy replacement: service is good, portions are generous, prices are reasonable for the area, and food is more authentic than most "Thai" places in the metro Boston area. Oh and the interior is quite attractive/pleasant, more so than the closed-down location's was. Will be back!

Great service in here, it was absolutely packed and even more people coming as we left. The food…read morecame out quickly, was priced great, and huge portions. I'm a very big fan and would come back. Exactly what I look for: no frills, good food, get in and out

This used to be a spot my brother frequented when at BU. Thankfully, the food is still excellent!…read moreThe Pad Thai was truly amazing. The curry was delicious. The fried rice was over so quickly!

I have bought frequently from Nud Pob since it opened many many years ago. It used to be great. It…read morehas gone downhill in about big way. I've ordered a number of different dishes over the past year and they all suffer from the same: no flavor, no texture. Rice dishes are mainly rice and noodle dishes are mainly noodles. Very bland. There is a notable absence of veggies and protein. Today for the first time I had to bring a dish back to the counter it was so bad. I was met with resistance, so customer service has also fallen off. You can do better, Nud Pob! I am rooting for you.

We stopped into Thaitation for lunch between visits to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the…read moreMuseum of Fine Arts; it was the perfect spot, since it only took us about 5 minutes out of the way. The restaurant was casual, but nice, and had several other tables of diners at that time. The staff was very friendly, as well. The menu had some really interesting dishes that I had not seen elsewhere, but I was lame and ordered my usual - Chicken Pad See Ew. I found the poultry to be very tender, and the included broccoli was fresh and crisp. I should note that the broccoli used was the popular Calabrese kind, while Chinese broccoli cost $1 more. In fact, there were several upcharges scattered around the menu, which was a bit much. Anyway, back to the dish...In addition to the broccoli, carrots were also included, which was not typical for Pad See Ew, but I was fine with it! The sweet soy sauce was a bit thick, like a light gravy, so that was a bit unusual, but the flavor was terrific! I heard reasonably positive things about their Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles as well. Thaitation would be a place I would frequent if I lived in the area.

Unassuming restaurant. Not very large, but plenty of open seats on a Friday night. Service was very…read morequick. Noise levels were low for most of the meal, but at one point turned up to blast a rendition of "happy birthday" for another guest - after that, music stayed a bit too loud, which seemed to clash with the otherwise calm ambiance. They didn't ask for our preferred spice levels for the main dishes, and I would've liked everything a little bit spicier. We originally wanted the salmon spring rolls but they were out. We got Tod Mun (fried fish cakes) instead, and they were really tasty. They were smaller but greater in quantity than what I've seen elsewhere, and the sauce was good. I'm not a huge fan of the side salads, though this one surprised me with the spiciness in the dressing. We ordered the mango curry (which comes with chicken, and we added steamed tofu for no charge) and tofu drunken noodles. The noodles were really good, plus looked more appetizing than the similarly-popular pad thai. I was hoping the mango in the curry would be large, beautiful pieces of sweet mango on top, so I was a little disappointed that the small chunks weren't quite as flavorful as I was hoping for. However, I was still quite happy with the dish overall. It also comes with a (pretty small) bowl of rice on the side. The food by itself would be 4 stars for me, except that at the very end of my meal, as I was polishing off the curry, I found a long hair stuck to the bottom of my plate. It didn't match ours, so I know for sure it came from the staff. I know it happens, but the ick factor is hard to get over. Knocked off a star for the unfortunate hair.