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    Nine Tastes

    3.3 (440 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pad See Iu
    Phoebe H.

    Pad See Lu with Beef had great flavor. Wish there were more noodles that were not chopped up so much Chicken Pad Thai flavor was delicious but the chicken was quite dry The massaman curry was just the right amount of spice, however the curry itself was a bit too liquid, it was almost a watery consistency. Unusual for a curry which I would expect to be thickened. Overall a decent Thai spot for convenience and speed but room for improvements on staple Thai dishes.

    Isaac C.

    I have a bad habit of judging books by their cover, but when I saw that most of the staff were Thai, I had a good feeling about this place. The pad thai and pad see ew were both pretty good. They felt a bit catered toward American tastes since they leaned on the sweeter side, but I didn't mind. I really liked the crispy chicken that came with the pad thai. The khao soi, however, was way too coconut forward and sweet for me and ended up making me feel a little nauseous.

    Drunken Noodle
    Gloria L.

    I loved the food here, I cannot wait to go back and try other items on the menu like their Khao soy. They gave great portions and the flavor was amazing! And the spice was there, which is always a toss up for Asian places depending on the customer base. If you want good, quick food, make sure to stop here.

    Rocky W.

    My partner and I love this place! Nine Tastes is one the better Thai restaurants in Cambridge. They're conveniently located near the Harvard campus. My recommend is to go for the Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, Mama O Ho Spicy Noodle Soup (the broth is nice and sour), Papaya Salad, and the Tom Yum Soup. The service is quick and friendly.

    Thai Fried Rice with chicken, no onion requested
    Julia B.

    Had dinner here before a show at the American Repertory Theater and liked that the restaurant had plenty of seating. They still had some cute Valentine's Day decorations up, which added a fun touch. Our food came out super quick, which was perfect because I was starving. I got a Thai iced tea (always a win), and it was super tasty! For my meal, I went with the Thai fried rice. I usually love the slight sweetness of it, but this one tasted more like Chinese fried rice. Not what I expected, but the generous portion definitely helped since I was so hungry. My companion got the spicy Thai original Kra Pow with chicken and thought it was spicy and flavorful! The prices were great, and the fast service made it an easy stop before the show. Maybe I'd come back to try the pad Thai next time!

    Curry, Thai Fried Rice, Pad See Iu
    Kyle M.

    This is a great restaurant! They offer an appetizer discount if you follow their Instagram and share your experience. The service is quick, the food is delicious, the menus have exact photos of the meals, and drinks are all under $10. You absolutely MUST try their Thai latte!

    Menu
    Chris M.

    I had the seafood kamakazi. I had it mild because I was not sure what medium ( two peppers) meant. It had shrimp, scallops, calamari with mixed vegetables. It came with a dish of white rice. It filled me up. They had another version with chili sauce which I would like to try Although the interior could use an update, I still felt I was Thailand. The Thai music might have had something to do with it. The service was about 5 minutes. It was like I just placed my order. Speedy Gonzalos. Overall I was satisfied and would return.

    Basil Crispy Chicken
    Megan H.

    Nine tastes always tastes delicious and I can always count on it to satisfy my appetite. This time we got the basil crispy chicken and the regular crispy chicken. The chicken in both dishes were cooked well - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I would definitely recommend the basil crispy chicken over the regular as the veggies add a nice crispness to the dish. Besides the great food and fast service, Nine Tastes also has lunch pricing which made our meals more affordable!

    Crispy chicken pad Thai too sweet, good chicken
    Allegra P.

    Was really looking forward to finally trying this place. The spring rolls were good, the crab Rangoon was good. The crispy chicken pad Thai had juicy chicken and noodles that were so sweet I was glad to have ordered a beer. I shared this dish with my friend and neither of us wanted to take the leftovers because the pad Thai was so sweet. Good amount of peanuts!! Got in pretty fast, food came quickly, they were out of limeade. I noticed a lot of students eating here. There were fruit flies buzzing around the dining area. I counted 8 flies in eye view. I probably won't come back. It's good, but I'd rather spend the money at Sweet Rice. If you live in the area I would say give this place a try but don't expect anything other than just a good experience.

    Nasi Goreng (fried rice with fried egg and chicken satay)
    Cheryl P.

    This is a simple no-frills, no-nonsense Thai spot that's super close to Harvard Yard. I came here with two friends on a weeknight around 7pm and while it was pretty crowded, we were seated immediately! (as a heads up, the tables are spaced close together so it did feel a bit crammed, especially with our puffy winter jackets) Their menu is very extensive and they offered more entrees than I expected for a Thai restaurant on the more casual side. Service was honestly some of the most efficient I've ever experienced - our food probably came out only ~10 minutes after ordering and someone continuously came by to refill our waters. I ended up going with the pad thai which was gluten-free and I chose tofu as my protein - it was flavorful, fresh, and everything I wanted in a warm meal on a super cold day. My friends decided to share their special fried rice (which was also recommended by our server) as well as the roasted duck - unfortunately they were disappointed with the duck because the entire dish was overpowered by the amount of ginger added.

    Lychee sake
    Isabella C.

    We came on a Friday and got seated within 15-20 minutes! The food was pretty decent; my pad thai could've been a bit more flavorful. But the service was AMAZING! Food came out very fast and our waitress was very attentive and welcoming. The sake was delightful, and the thai tea was really delicious! Overall, I would definitely come back and try more dishes. The restaurant also looks small but is way bigger on the inside.

    Spring Rolls
    Kami L.

    Walking in, two friends and I were able to find a table even though we had not previously made a reservation and it was rush hour. I ordered spring rolls, crispy chicken curry, and Thai iced tea. Of the dishes, the Thai iced tea and the crispy chicken curry were my favorites, however the curry was spicier than I expected. The Thai iced tea was well sweetened. I felt like the spring rolls could have had more variety of vegetables inside and had a more crisp outside as well. Spatially, the restaurant is underground and feels as though it was recently renovated. In the future, I would visit again and make sure to try different appetizers and some of the other curry varieties.

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