I went in expecting big things after all the hype (Michelin recognition, "best Thai in Boston,"…read moreetc.). Unfortunately, the food came across as pretty average. It might be okay if you've never had good Thai food before, else you'll probably be disappointed. Don't get the beef massaman , it was way too sweet. Chicken ka praw was too dry. Only good thing was the white rice. Wouldn't rush back, but your mileage may vary if you're into the vibe and cocktails more than the food.

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.

Rod Thai Family Taste, located at 94 Peterborough Street in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, is a…read morecasual Thai restaurant known for classic dishes like pad thai, curries, and stir-fries served in a relaxed, no-frills setting. Part of the same small storefront row as Viva Burrito and Spring Shanghai, it features simple indoor seating and a shared outdoor patio area, making it a convenient, reliable stop for quick, flavorful Thai food in one of Fenway's busiest dining stretches.

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!

Authentic Thai food, like it is straight from Thailand. So good and authentic. One of the top asian…read morespots in Allston. A must go to!

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!!

Khao Soi at Basil Pho…read more I've ordered it a handful of times now and it genuinely never disappoints. The chicken is perfectly crispy and adds that extra heartiness and protein that makes this feel like a REAL meal. One thing though: in person is definitely the superior experience. When you get it to-go or delivered, they separate the chicken, noodles, and broth so you can assemble it yourself (which honestly keeps everything from getting soggy), but eating it fresh in the restaurant just hits differently. The service is quick and the restaurant is small. There's always usually a line but the food is worth it.

I've been to Giggling Rice a few times now, and it's become one of my go-to spots for Thai food…read morearound Boston. Every time I've ordered, the food has been fresh and consistently good. My favorite thing on the menu is definitely the Drunken Noodles. They have a ton of flavor, the noodles are cooked perfectly, and the spice level is just right. It's one of those dishes I end up ordering almost every time because it's that good. The staff have always been friendly whenever I've gone in, and my takeout orders are usually ready when they say they will be. The restaurant itself is clean and has a nice atmosphere. There are a lot of places to get Thai food in the area, but Giggling Rice is one of the spots I keep coming back to. If you haven't tried Thai or didn't like it before, try of Drunken Noodles, I'd definitely recommend giving them a try.

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!

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!

Will absolutely be back. Excellent crab rangoon, pad see ew, and pad thai. Bold flavors and great…read morespice level. Very quick and nice service. I wish the inside was just a little cuter!!! I will say i've gotten takeout from here and i don't remember it being as good so just food for thought. will try again!

WOW. This place is my all-time favorite Thai restaurant in the Boston area. I've had a few…read moredifferent things here that hit it out of the park every time, but the biggest reason to keep coming back here is that they have a dish I've never seen at any other Thai places: Ba Mee Song Kruang. I had never heard of this dish before but it quickly became a favorite in my household and we always order at least one order of it. Basically, it is described as "thin egg noodles with Thai style roast pork, fish balls, chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, and topped with crispy wonton." It is AMAZING. On top of what's listed, it comes with ground pork in the noodles and a sweet and savory sauce that perfectly coats the egg noodles. There are 3 different kinds of fish balls - a shrimp one, a whitefish one, and a fried one, as well as peanuts, deliciously juicy roast pork (char sew), and the crispy wontons add that perfect extra texture and crunch. Man, if I could eat this every week I would. Easily a 5/5 - this is the only place I've seen this dish and it is out of this world. The rest of the menu is also great, but you absolutely have to try the Ba Mee Song Kruang if you come here.

Very awesome and authentic Thai cuisine located in the BU neighborhood, they have great curries and…read morealso nice beverages like Thai iced teas and lychee sodas. Service is prompt and they call your number and the interior is fantastic. Was in BU for a WIPIP conference and got lunch with my Professor friend Dustin. Recommended!

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.