Ordered delivery so can't talk about ambiance yet (Spoiler alert - I'm excited to go in person…read morecause wow) I got the rainbow noodles and tea salad. I loved both of them! Flavors were new and unique but not overbearing. A delicate balance of savory and spicy while not overly spicy. The textures in the salad were insane. Chewy and crunchy and just a delight to enjoy. The rainbow noodles came with a sipping broth which truly elevated the dish. A handwritten note saying to enjoy a sip every two bites was just a lovely personal touch. 5/5 - cannot wait to enjoy in person!

Loved the food! We had it DoorDash so I cannot comment on the seating or service, but the Pork…read moreMeeshay was quite good. I also enjoyed the tea salad, which included a lot of unique and delicious ingredient. It tasted very fresh and yummy! I will say that the garlic chicken dish was a bit bland compared the other dishes. We also got some fried onion cakes which were very good!! The coconut rice was great, super fragrant and moist! It was long grain rice I believe so it didn't have the usual stickiness that I typically expect. Still wonderful tho!!

I have been driving by Thai Excursion for a few weeks since it is on my way home. I am an Asian…read moreFood Connoisseur and Thai is one of my go-to cuisines. BLUF: DELICIOUS!!! What makes me want to say that starts by the welcome from the warmth and kindness from the staff. Tate made me feel at home. He did not make me feel rushed. I work at Amazon and for those of you who have worked for Amazon, rushing is crawling while sprinting is walking. Tate did not rush me at all. So, I felt right at home. I was tired and I was thankful for not being rushed. I ordered my drink and sauted clams. The drink only took less than 4 mins to make. The clams came out quickly. Then my Drunken Noodle dish came out and it was spicy to my liking ... Thai Hot #10. I also asked for additional hot pepper. I recommend Thai Excursion for anyone to try. You will not be disappointed.

I have nothing bad to say about this place. We were on a hunt for noodle soup and wanted to try a…read morespot we haven't been to. Their pho with short rib is ginormous!! I'd say three people can split it! The broth is very rich and hearty! I wanted to sample everything since we never been here before and everything was delicious. The clams were tasty with a little kick of spice. Mini wings were cute and yummy. We also ordered their ribs platter as an all bc we're fatties and it reminded me of my parent's ribs. Now that says a lot! I was pretty full from all the apps so I ordered two small soups as my entree bc again, wanted to sample everything. I got shrimp tom yum soup (best I've had so far) and clear soup. Very very light and soothing with clear noodz. We'll definitely be back. Our server was very very nice and accommodating.

If you want fast food (especially on a weekend), don't come here. But if you want fresh, tasty, and…read morewell-priced food, do yourself the favor of taking a trip here. For the longest, I thought Apsara on Hope St and this Apsara were the same owners, different locations but I was fooled. They are different, so I came on a Saturday evening with my friend to give this one a try. They have a parking lot but it is small. However, there is lots of street parking around. When we walked in, every table was full and we had to wait about 20-30 minutes to be seated. Since we had time to look at the menu while we waited, we ordered right away: BBQ beef, stir fried thin egg noddle with seafood, and thai garlic chicken wings. While waiting for the food, I had ample time to take in my surroundings, including all the elegant décor around the restaurant including a lot of red and gold colors. Our food came out all together after about 20-30 minutes. The portion sizes were excellent, and all the food was still hot. The beef was cooked perfectly (for me) and cut into manageable strips. It was tender, a hint of sweet, and savory. It came with some sweet pickled shaved radish, cabbage, and carrots with cucumber. This with the meat created a contrast in texture and amplified the sweetness. There was also a clear sauce and that was also really.good. The fried noodles were delicious. They were thin so it seemed like the flavor penetrated inside the noodle. It had a good amount of seafood including big chunks of imitation crab meat, shrimp, and something else I was unfamiliar with. It also had mustard leaves; they weren't bitter, they just had a neutral green leaf flavor (maybe spinach but stronger). The chicken wing order came with about 8 wings, sitting on a bed of cabbage and topped with jalapeno and chili peppers. They were still very hot and crispy, and had a savory and a subtle umelike flavor. I wish the garlic flavor were stronger. I am excited to come back again and try something new on the menu.

Apsara is one of my favorite restaurants in the World. Yes, you read that right--I have been to…read moreevery continent (except for Antarctica) and still write this with great confidence. I have been going to Apsara since the late 1980s, back when it was called "Bayon." It became AMAZING when it was purchased by the Te family, who still own and run Apsara. At its core, Apsara is and always has been loved by the college students in RI, for its kind servers, wonderful and eclectic foods (Cambodian, but also with Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Lao dishes, as well), very affordable prices and BYOB. The family has attempted various new ideas over the years, such as having sushi, and Asian shaved ices, and sticky rice desserts, most of which have come and gone, but the core menu is generally unchanged. One can still also try to order "off menu," although it's not as common practice as it had been. Start with the Nime Chow, which is essentially a fresh spring roll but with their delicious fish sauce, with crushed peanuts for dipping. I highly recommend adding a dribble of Sriracha to the sauce. Addictive! The chefs are known for cooking their stocks everyday, from hours before dawn. I find all of their soups to be delicious, with a suggestion to try their Vietnamese Sweet and Sour soup or their Tom Yum when you're battling a Winter cold. The also make Mekong fish cakes as an appetizer (finally now sometimes found at Thai places), as well as Natang, which is a minced pork with coconut cream and curry, and sometimes dried shrimp. You spoon it onto their homemade rice cakes... trust me, you'll never be tempted by Quaker Oats rice cakes ever again! Crispy wings are also solid, and the beef teriyaki is an essential (think Phnom Penh street food). The restaurant is pretty small and bustling, but very warm and "family-like." People there learn your name, as you learn theirs. Entrees are wonderful. The whole fish fried with fresh pineapple, cucumbers and tomatoes is killer! The stir fried chicken with lemongrass is delicious (try the "dry sauce") although they no longer make it with ground chicken and Thai chilis and basil (a shame as it was REALLY awesome!). The bee bongs are essentially a noodle bowl with vegetables and a protein, with fish sauce, chopped nuts and a taro fried spring roll. Other favorites include beef loclac (tender grilled beef cubes with onions and a yummy lime and black pepper dipping sauce) or the stir fried ginger chicken, with aged ginger and fresh mushrooms and onions. On a hot Summer day, the shrimp nyom (a cold shrimp salad) is tough to beat. Or mix it up, such as with Phnom Penh twilight, with calamari, shrimp, scallops and sometimes green NZ mussels. And if anyone is wondering, their white rice and their house tea are very high quality. If you are concerned about the somewhat dicey neighborhood (South Providence) or the small size of Apsara, take comfort in the fact that famous actors, musicians and celebrities have joined their kids to go there when attending the kids' graduations from Brown or RISD or wherever!

Pink Basil, is the best. the food was delicious, the service was the best, the chicken pho was…read moreamazing ...(and good Pokemon on Pokemon go nearby)...

Got takeout and my pho was missing all toppings. Broth had very little flavor. Had to pick up…read moresomething else from another Thai restaurant nearby it was so bad. I will say service was very nice when we picked up.

Ordered Tom yum soup, Khao Grapao and Pad see ew. Tom yum soup could be more flavorful than just…read morespicy, yet was close to being authentic. Last 2 dishes were really good and satisfying. Quick service, may be because we went at 2 PM on a Sunday. Seating limited.

I ate here years ago and remember it being good! I ordered the wonton soup and a pad see ew with…read morebeef via Uber Eats. The pad see ew was great, it had a good amount of Chinese broccoli and beef. The beef was pretty tender. It was very flavourful and had a light wok hey to it. I was not a huge fan of the wonton soup. The broth was light and the wontons were average. It was a cozy and comfort addition though. It's a nice spot and I would not mind ordering here again!

Tiny place with few tables and service can be hit or miss, but the food is great…read more The curry portions are generous - we tried the Panang and the Massaman and enjoyed both. The papaya salad is spicy and delicious. The mango sticky rice was a bit disappointing because the mango wasn't sweet - perhaps it's better in the summer season.

Fantastic lunch spot! Came here on a whim with a friend who had been before. It's a hole in the…read morewall... you could miss it driving by. Food, service, portions, price, and speed were all top notch. Only noting speed for those who are looking for a quick lunch - it was quick to arrive to the table, but we were not rushed at all! I've been telling friends about this place non stop all week. Can't wait to return, just bummed I forgot to grab a to-go menu on my way out!

Very good food, service was attentive and restaurant is spacious. Prices are on the higher side.read more

a great spot for thai food in the allston area. Brown sugar cafe has a cozy ambiance and a…read moretraditional feel. The menu selection is huge - I'm impressed with the amount of thai dishes offered (not just your classic americanized options). They also offer a full selection of seasonal specials. For the appetizer we had the shrimp tod mann which was good but I wish a bit crispier. We tried one of the seasonal specials, the mango curry. The mango curry was sweet and creamy and a yummy take on the traditional curry dishes. We also had the chicken gra paow, which is uniquely served over wide noodles here. I loved this combo, the dish was saucey, savory, and SPICY (beware). This was probably my favorite dish. Service was very friendly and attentive

Visited this affordable Thai restaurant again!…read more Pad Thai: It looked harmless, but the first bite was so sour it caught me off guard and made me choke... I've never had such a strong-flavored Pad Thai before. But after a few more bites, I realized it was at least better than those bland American style Thai dishes; you just need to drink more water. The rice noodles were soft but not mushy, the bean sprouts were crisp and refreshing, the crushed peanuts were especially fragrant, the chicken breast was reasonably tender, and the portion was as generous as always. Pad Pa Spicy Eggplant: First time trying it. To me, it reminded me of Hakka-style salted fish and eggplant casserole, which felt familiar. However, the eggplant probably needs more cooking time; it was too firm and not flavorful enough. But my friend, a Thai food expert, thought it was very authentic!

Overall a great place to get some very yummy Thai food! Service is great, very nice staff!…read more Very cute and small place but still would be good for groups (if they have space that time haha). Would definitely recommend getting the panang curry with crispy chicken...that crispy chicken is toooo good!

After many many years, this is still my most favorite Thai restaurant in Massachusetts, as well as…read moreany where else I have been to! Granted Yelp just told me I had 22 Thai food reviews! The staff is very nice and attentive! After coming here so many years (once every couple months) they remember my preference! I love their crazy noodle (drunken noodle) Best in all 8 countries I have been to! The sauce is so rich and authentic! The noodle soaked in the sauce during cooking made it taste incredible. Some places made the noodle so plain and not blend into the sauce so I know it does take skills! I always asked for extra eggs! My kids love the BBQ pork here! The marination is perfect and it is a good portion! They do have several tables for eat in with cute little flower vases made it a welcoming place!! A lot of people come here for take out. There is no public bathroom though, but I will take this for their incredible food!

Service is always quick, seating is available for dine in, plaza has laundromat (great folks too)…read moreand convenient store as well as pizza shop. This is a quick go to for Thai food. I typically get basil fried rice with a protein and that would be today was crispy chicken (always ask for extra basil sauce and dipping sauce. Rice always tastes good and not spicy at all if you're looking for it haha. The bbq pork dish from the grill was great, wish the portion was a bit larger but it's perfect meal to not get super full. Tender pork, nice dipping sauce and sticky rice side. Quick and easy tonight. Chill area with free parking! Will be back yet again!

Disappointed by Thai North…read more The shrimp in a blanket were soggy yet burnt. It was the worst of both worlds. Pad Thai was a giant oily clump. No peanuts, no veggies except about 3 bean sprouts. No really flavorful at all. The chicken it is was ok though. I was pleasantly surprised it was tender and not fatty. OVERALL: I only ordered because it was one of the few thai places that delivered when I was placing my order. I'll go pick up myself at another place next time.

I have ordered Drunken Noodles with chicken from well over…read moretwo dozen Thai restaraunts over the years. Thai North served by far the worst I have ever had. It was soaked in a sauce that made the whole dish dark brown. The taste was bland. The noodles were wet and soggy. The little bits of chicken were also disgusting. The price was way too high for such poor quality. I'll never be going here again.