This restaurant was right across the street from our Hotel so we decided to try it!! The food was not to bad. My Pad Thai was very good, but my hubby's dish (drunken noodle) was a bit too spicy!!! The Goyas were delish!!! The service was good as well!! The restaurant needs an up date but that is what gives it its charm.!! read more

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Very quiet spot tucked into the side of Chinatown. Staff is very nice but seemed to come by to the tables here and there even though there were less than 10 people eating.... Overall, the panang curry was absolutely delicious and wish there was a menu for non-alcoholic drinks! read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Maybe it was because I was hungry and not feeling well after a day at Anime Boston, but I noticed that service was very lacking. We got sat down and were the only one besides a family finishing up. Somehow, when we were ready to order, no one appeared. As well as when ready to pay. At least there's mirrors all around, so I can at least entertain myself by talking to myself. As for my meal, I ordered the curry, very delicious and honestly craving Thai food again (weeks since then), but I need to find a place. Note: the curry doesn't come with rice. read more

Not bad, not great. Drunken noodles sauce was too sweet and gloppy. Red curry had good flavor, nice amount of veggies, but sauce was thin.

im all for a little hole in the wall Thai place -- this one was a little jarring I must admit when you walk in. Everything is red - I mean everything: walls, booths, floor- very red. It smelt of cleaning products at our table and slight moth balls when you walk in -- felt like a restaraunt in an old casino in Vegas in the 80s. I wish it had smelt more of Thai food when you go in- that's all. The service was really nice - appreciated the tentativeness and smiles we got. I had the Pad Thai and it was OK. It looked very grey which I thought was odd -- it should have some more color and be more brown/tan if seasoned correctly. That being said, it was under seasoned. I'd pass on this if I were in town next time. But, wasn't bad! read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped in at Montien before a concert nearby and had a fantastic dinner! The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe -- perfect for a pre-show meal or a casual night out. I ordered the Chicken Green Curry, which came out in a beautiful metal dish and was absolutely perfect. The portion size was just right, and the spice level hit that ideal balance -- enough heat to taste the kick without losing any flavor. I also had the hot sake, which was smooth and delicious. Our server was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving at just the right pace. Prices felt very fair for the quality and location, especially being right in the Theatre District. I'll definitely be back -- great food, great service, and a great spot to grab dinner before heading to a show! read more

THAI cuisine is my fav cuisine and i have eaten it world over ! This was by far the worst ! Which self respecting thai restaurant uses fettuccine noodles for drunken noodles !! No real flavor was added bonus ! Pls AVOID ! read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ate lunch here this week and discovered upon arriving that it was very familiar. So clearly I have eaten here before on other trips. I had the coconut soup with seafood and some spring rolls. Both were tasty. The service was simple and efficient, which is always helpful for a work lunch when I need to get in and out quickly. read more

Stopped at Montien for dinner on a Tuesday night. It was about 8/8:30 pm and very quiet. (There was a couple at the bar and then us.) They have giant windows that open which is great - not sure if they don't have AC or just had it turned off but it was nice to have the fresh air. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the service was impressively fast. We ordered Thai Iced Teas (and water) for drinks and the Drunken Noodles and Red Curry, both with Chicken. The Thai Iced Teas were amazing and the food was great!! The meals came out so fast and the food was hot and flavorful. Keep in mind, if there is a spicy indicator (), it is spicy!! I ordered the Drunken Noodles "mild" but wow, it was spicy!!! read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles with Chicken and a Thai Iced Tea! - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very close to a five on this! I was so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant outside by the theater district. I stopped by before a show. Service was quick and the staff was helpful. This is a no frills restaurant but the food was flavorful it didn't need any extra flair! This was some of the best red curry I have had in boston. A neighboring table had drunken noodles that looked divine! I will definitely be going back to try more read more

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Montien Thai Restaurant, Boston, MA: We had an early dinner here one night and it was tasty. We had Thai iced tea, panang curry and fried vegetable rolls. Everything was well cooked and tasty. I would eat here again if in Boston. read more

This review is solely on the service. Because the food is incredibly awesome, fresh, and full of clover . When we arrived the hostess walked up to us, said nothing, no smile, nothing. So we said 2 please and were seated. But she did not give us the authentic Thai menu whiz is the main reason of going. Took forever for her to take out dink order, then to take our dinner order in a very slow time of day. I had to go to the bar to get another glass of wine because she could not be found. Later realized why! She was to busy sitters at a table talking to someone. So I quess I should apologize to her for interrupting her to sit is, and wait on us. read more

Went after work on a weekday so it was pretty empty. The server was so nice and made jokes, even the bartender when the drinks were too strong for us he remade again and added so it was perfect. The thai tea cocktail was interesting it was on the strong side definitely but I would say if you would like to just ask for more of the tea part, it wasn't too sweet so it was perfect for me. We got papaya salad which at first wasn't on the menu but when I asked he said there was another menu so keep on the look out for that if you want a more detailed version of Thai dishes. I do wish the papaya salad was more sauced though it was lacking a little and was a little on the firm side but it had a nice spice to it. The dishes were good they had a good amount of seasoning and the soup was refreshing. read more

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The food and drinks were very good and the service as well. I did not know about this place and happened upon it after the theater. I would definitely go back another time! The bar is a great place to watch a game as well. read more

Such a great lunch here today. Service was top notch, food was delicious and it's got a nice authentic feel. Def a place to try if you're a fan of Thai food! In order for me to give 5 stars, it has to be out of this world- but this is close! read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Years ago I used to work in Boston, and Montier was some of the best Thai. Great location, just outside of Chinatown, near the theater district. Was in town for a show, and stopped here for a pre-show dinner. I was amazed at how affordable the prices were, and no skimflation either! I ordered the classic Pad Thai, my wife ordered a salad with minced chicken & lime she saw on their online menu. Both were delicious and plentiful. read more

I have been dining at Montien as often as I can for more than 25 years. Began when my daughter was attending Emerson in Boston. Eventually held here graduation party there. Time of course has passed. That daughter lives in California and I live in New Hampshire. Whenever I have a craving for my go-to entrée of Crispy Pad Thai, I make the 100 mile round trip into downtown Boston. I drive to the outskirts of Boston and take the MBTA Orange line to Tufts station and walk a block to the restaurant-hence no Boston parking fees. It was a hot summer day for a visit and Montien was not busy. The server told me that they are normally slow in the summer when schools are on summer vacation. But my dinner was perfect as it always is. I have never had a bad experience at Montien. read more

Was not expecting such good food. Thought was just a tourist trap being near several hotels and in the theater district. Pleasantly surprised. read more

I remember dining here frequently in the past (about 10 years ago) and enjoying their food. As of recent, anything I order from here lacks flavor. I like my food extra spicy and that seems to be the only thing that they deliver. The flavors are not there for any of the dishes I've had. The basil leaf sauce has no taste. I always get salmon and am disappointed. It's always overcooked, hard and very bland. The duck is also very bland but it is tender. read more

Convenient, fast and efficient. I enjoyed a quick lunch here with the spice level a bit higher than I would have liked. read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We ordered drunken noodle, mango sticky rice and some other things. The drunken noodle was ok. Mango sticky rice was very good!!! One of the best mango sticky rice I've ever had. They use the Asian mango with it, which is very sweet and goes well with the sticky rice! Service was just ok. read more

Excellent drinks, very strong, the Thai chicken was crispy and the sauce was sweet. I had the drunken noodles, careful lt has heat. The teriyaki bowl was delicious. If you are going to a show swing by before the show and grab a mai Thai which my husband says is the best he has had. The margarita was delicious as well. The service was excellent, the drinks huge and the food was delicious. The ambiance was calm until the rush came in-lol read more

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The food was incredibly authentic, delicious, and the service was phenomenal. The price was very affordable as well.

Went for a pre-show dinner. Food was good but they were swamped so service was a bit slower than usual. Thankfully we had two hours to kill so no rush on our end. Would still recommend, but would say to give yourself more time if it's on a weekend evening. read more

Tasteless chicken and rice. $15 for a dinner plate after a long day and I'm extremely disappointed. This place is not for flavor seekers, I can barley taste any seasoning or salt in the meal. The best thing was the fried crab wontons smh. $27 for a let down...Never again! read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Looks good, tastes like nothing... - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was very spicy even though we asked for medium spice. On the expensive side. They even added 18% gratuity for 3 people and said that was mandatory. Do not recommend read more

This place is truly a neighborhood gem! The decor is a bit dated though possibly authentic, but the food is really something...highly recommend their red curry with tofu, roast duck curry, and sticky mango rice (warm). read more

Montien has some positives that matter: Good food and service. The downside is that the interior of the restaurant is in need of an upgrade. This includes the bathrooms. We ordered a couple of appetizers and mains and were happy enough. Spring rolls, dumplings, crispy noodle Pad Thai, and Massaman Curry hit the spot. The staff were very friendly. If the ownership has any pride they'll shut down and renovate as soon as possible. read more

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Delicious food and friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend. And when the weather permits, they have huge windows that they open. The fresh air is nice. read more

Appetizers were subpar, my chicken satay was pink in the middle, but had the best peanut sauce i've ever tried.. no cucumber salad though): papaya salad was on the fishier side with the sauce, not tart enough. thai tea was good but not the thai iced coffee. Drunken noodle was the best i've ever tried, pad thai was also delicious and flavorful. YUM! come for the entrees, SKIP the apps! read more

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Montien is still my fave Thai spot. Mind you, I've been to Asian , but admittedly not Thailand yet. Everything is so yummy and the service is awesome read more

I Iike the food here! Service was good and people were friendly. Would eat here again. read more

Montien Thai Restaurant - Curry Noodles, Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've had a lot of Thai food in my life. In fact, I've made it a mission of mine to find the best Pad Thai in the US... trying it wherever I go. But when I walked in and sat down at Montien and began talking with the owner, my goal changed. She handed me an authentic dishes menu and the normal menu. I asked her what the differences were and we began chatting about the nuances and flavors and what I liked to eat for about 10 minutes (it was a slow evening). She helped me settle on a spicy basil dish with ground chicken. It is honestly one of the best dishes I've ever had in my life... the heat from the chilies, the floral notes from the basil, and the balance from the veggies and chicken mixed perfectly together. It was the right balance of spicy, salty, fat, and sweet. It wasn't swimming in grease or oil too, like I've unfortunately experienced at a number of Thai restaurants. Mixed with rice, it was perfect for sopping up all the delicious sauce that was lighting my mouth (and taste buds) on fire. The prices are pretty low too. I got enough food for two meal for less than $30, which can be tough in the city. I was treated to not only a meal but an education on Thai cuisine that I had not been aware of prior to... and I'm grateful that she was willing to take the time to share her culture with me. I've made this my go-to Thai restaurant when I'm in the theatre district. It may not look like much from the outside... but it's inside where the magic happens. I highly recommend stopping by and trying the authentic dishes menu, it can be overwhelming... but don't be afraid to ask for a guide down the unbeaten path. read more

Got there in mid afternoon just before lunch menu expired. Service was quick. Clean place. Felt cozy. It was so humid out that we just drank water. I got padthai noodles with a lot of chicken! Buddy got mango curry. Shared chick fried rice, crab wontons, and pork dumplings. Food was phenomenal. It all tasted great. I wished I had ordered some takeout for the hotel. I'd definitely go there again. read more

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Food 3/5 Staff 5/5 Unfortunately my minimal interaction with staff (ordering takeout and picking it up/paying) doesn't really bring my overall ranking of this place to a 4/5. So a solid 3/5 ranking shall do. I ordered takeout on the phone for pickup. Pleasant, standard ordering experience. When I arrived at the restaurant, all of the food I ordered was all ready to go - perfect! I ordered 25 or so minutes in advance and did not have to wait at all.. a staff member greeted me immediately and I informed him I ordered takeout. So the reason why I am giving this place a 3/5... I ordered tofu yellow curry with (standard) white rice and the curry, while good, just wasn't anything special. I ate it because I was hungry... it tasted a bit bland, not really flavorful and just... OK. I also ordered a Thai iced tea which they gave to me in a large sized cup. It was refreshing and not too sweet - yummy! My boyfriend ordered beef pad see ew and he enjoyed it but then again he was starving before eating. I am a bit of an americanized Thai food snob and have tried yellow curry and pad see ew (those are basically the only dishes I ever order) in multiple Thai restaurants across the country and this place, while okay, just didn't really wow me. Their dishes are missing flavor! Kinda a bummer since the staff and this place seems nice. On the bright side, I did appreciate the warm greeting when I entered the restaurant, and how the takeout was nicely packaged in black containers and handed to me in a nice sturdy brown paper bag. read more

Mediocre at best. The drinks were fine. Decors is shabby, food overcooked , too saucy and everything had been frozen. Nothing fresh. Don't bother. read more

Finally got to try Thai for dinner here. Fast warm greeting and seating, our daiquiris-were great one strawberry and one mango, chicken appetizer was a good start, the entrees were awesome Lime salad with lemon grass and shrimp and the crispy chicken on tempura veggies were great. Clean and good atmosphere. read more

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We had tickets for a show at The Wilbur and we searched for somewhere within a block or two from the theater. Montien showed up in the results, and since we haven't had Thai in awhile, we made a reservation. We're so glad we did! The food was excellent as was the service. We will definitely go back! read more

The only reason this restaurant still exists is because there's a complete lack of Thai food presence in Chinatown. The food is mediocre and the service-- slow, rude, completely appalling. We ordered take out at 5:30pm via a secondary food service, and was told that the food would be ready by 6:11. However, when my husband arrived to pick it up, he was told "your food is not ready and we don't know when and if it will be ready". How is this response even acceptable for a business to give customers? Well... my husband couldn't wait indefinitely, so I ended up calling the restaurant to confirm order pick up time (no one picked up, surprise). After not being able to get a hold of someone on the phone, I drove back to the restaurant at 7pm, spoke to someone at the bar who hastily and much to her dismay, told me to wait ("we have been serving other customers first") and that they will "make your food now"... IT IS 7PM! Not sure how an order placed at 5:30, that was supposed to be picked up at 6:11, wasn't even started on until 7pm. Never coming back here again. read more

Sooo yucky. My pad se ew was old and had to ask for it to be taken back or I would have for sure gotten sick if I kept eating it. Not sure how this place is in business and was super sad that for such a beautiful restaurant, they are serving such disgusting food read more