It is such a pity that I did not finish my review prior to this restaurant closing down...but here goes... Food (2/2): I found out about this place originally from a friend. Back then, they were a normal-style restaurant (similar system to Panda Express). After that first time, I quickly became a repeat customer because of their catfish, pork soup, and the crispy pork. Just those three were sufficient and then several months later, they became a buffet-style restaurant. I was elated. They experimented with other dishes but the crispy pork remained my favorite. No matter what dish they make, all of them were infused with strong flavors and mouth-watering aroma. It is truly a tragedy that this restaurant closed. Service/wait-time/cleanliness (1.5/2): The people here were incredibly courteous and kind whenever they served us. Wait-time can be rather long ever since they converted to a buffet-style but somehow they still manage to keep the restaurant clean and well-kept. Price (1/1): Even back when they were NOT a buffet, their price were very reasonable for the amount of food they give. That positive is multiplied so many times once they transitioned to buffet-style. read more

OMG this is now my go-to buffet spot. $18 lunch buffet every day. The crispy pork belly is the BEST. All of their fried food is good. Their soups are all really solid, too. And their meat and seafood is all cooked well. They have a good amount of variety (although maybe one more carb dish would be even better). Staff are friendly and helpful. Location is clean and well-kept. There's even free parking across the street. read more

Went for the lunch all you can eat buffet. It was delicious and there was plenty of choice. All for 19 ish total in. You had as appetizers spring rolls, crab Rangoon, 2 different soups and close to a dozen plates.....vegetarian, chicken, beef, tofu. Dinner buffet is a little more but you have 1 more hot item and a couple of deserts (desert isnt included in the lunch buffet) Service is quick in cleaning plates and updating empty buffet items. Ambiance is great. It's a new place so the walls are vibrant and clean. Electrical sockets have usb build in if you need to charge you phone (bring cord) read more

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Closed now, but this was a hidden gem! All you can eat/buffet style Thai food is something I've never tried, but it was a great selection of food (albeit a little small) and everything tasted delicious. The price was also super reasonable - Rice Away will be missed! read more

AYCE Thai food? Say less! Thai food is probably on my top 5 favorite cuisines. Saw so many food content on both Instagram and TikTok, it's a must try! Immediate reaction when we arrived, this restaurant reminded us so much of Anchan in Braintree. A great Thai restaurant if you're in the south shore. Very nice and cozy interior. Lots of greenery decorations. A clean atmosphere for a AYCE spot. I believe this used to be or still is, a dine in spot minus the hot bar. We got here right at opening for dinner (4:30pm). The smell from the hot bar was amazing. The staff were so nice and welcoming. They still had a few more dishes to bring out so we decided to wait and not get in their way. Once ready, we were all excited. They had many dishes you normally would order off the menu. Pad see ew, papaya salad, glass noodle salad, coconut soup, Tom yum soup, chicken pad krapow, a few seafood dishes, and yellow curry . I believed maybe roughly 12 dishes total. My favorite was their pad see ew and chicken satay skewers and fried pork. It was so flavorful. Along with the glass noodles. I could eat that everyday. Was a little disappointed because there wasn't sticky rice but I get it, it's not cheap and the labor to make it. They had all the sauces out. Everything was so nicely prepared for all the guests. I would definitely come back. Thank you for the wonderful food and the amazing service. Tip : post and tag them on IG to get 10% off! read more

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Relative to Boston, I think this is the best Thai place you will get in the city. Extremely reasonable prices, great service, and extremely tasty food. I have been here twice and have been impressed both times with the noodle and curry dishes I have ordered. In the restaurant they even have a lunch special which is of great value and really adds to the ambiance of the entire place. I would highly recommend Rice Away Thai Express to locals and tourists alike. read more

Rice Away Thai Express - Gai Grob Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite AYCE places! I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. The service is great and they're always smiling and so nice! For $18/$22, you can get a great variety of food, ranging from rangoons, spring rolls, papaya salad, Tom yum soup and more. The options are all delicious and they do not hold back on the protein portion sizes! PS if the son in law eggs are available, definitely try them. And if you want a laugh, look up why they're called son in law eggs read more

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My #6th visit ! Simply I was blown away with this beautiful TooGoodToGo Surprise Bag ! Server made one of the very best food package. Most variety and each was full of flavors, beef with vegetables was at top of authentic joy. And TomKah soup was just out of the amazing world. I also found Pad Thai, eggs, with 3 fried spring rolls in the package. A little feast for beautiful night in Allston, Brighton, MA area ! read more

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LOVE that they now have lunch buffet for only $18! I don't think I've actually ever seen a Thai buffet before, so this was groundbreaking. Now, I love Thai food, but one of the downsides for me is that I know the two or three dishes that I like and I always order only those dishes. There end up being dozens of dishes on the menu that I never actually try, but with the lunch buffet at Rice Away Thai, I was able to try all sorts of different foods, and they were all delicious! Some highlights: Crab rangoons - Of course these are a staple, and this place does them really well. Doesn't even need sauce! Really nice and crispy with just the right proportion of cream cheese and wonton skin. Penang pork - OH MY. This is one of those dishes I've never had before but the tender pork soaked in this lovely coconut milk curry sauce was to die for. My second plate was basically mostly this. Chicken wing - Nice and flavorful - pretty standard, but I'd get this again for sure. Braise pork belly - This was so tender and soft. It's the item in the middle of the plate photo and it had a great balance of meat and fat and was basically falling apart in my mouth. Fried fish - Crispy and coated in a sweet chili sauce - delicious! Even though it was sitting in a buffet and covered in sauce, it still kept a nice crunch! The rest of the food was also amazing - the shrimp curry had nice flavor, the eggs with crispy shallots were soaked in a sweet soy sauce that was wonderful, and the ground chicken and chicken thigh were both extremely flavorful but also quite spicy! There was pork, beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish, and I loved all of the different options. One thing I will say is that because there are so many sauces, I probably ate more rice than I wanted to, but they have both white rice and fried rice available. I got pretty full off of two full plates, but I'd love to come back and try for three plates next time! I love love LOVE that there is a Thai all you can eat restaurant where I can try all sorts of different dishes - and for a pretty reasonable price too! read more

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This restaurant is very small. My husband and I went for their buffet lunch. I was surprised to see so many selections. The food that we enjoyed the most were the spring rolls and the chicken wings. I have only had Thai food once before many years ago I didn't like it. I can say that I enjoyed the food very much. This restaurant will definitely stay on my list. read more

Rice Away Thai Express - Fried rice - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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For the price of one average takeout entree in Boston at any Thai establishment, you get to try 16+ dishes at same or better quality! The line starts with fried rice, rice, papaya salad, steamed veggies, ground meat, glass noodle starters. Then there are 16 mains including 4 different types of soups (including tom yum and curry), crispy pork belly, crispy cat fish, two beef dishes, two chicken dishes, pad Thai, walnut shrimp, egg rolls and crab rangoons (with pineapple sauce!), chicken wings, veggie medley, shrimp/squid dish. The dishes have an emphasis on pork belly (which I don't mind) as it's sprinkled throughout a lot of the dishes. Dessert was watermelon and a delightful herbal jelly. Everything was actually delicious and I was so uncomfortably stuffed after. The inside is bright and modern. Biggest qualm is that the space is small so the line and buffet flow was quite congested at peak dining times. Also the place is understaffed so plates were not restocked or cleared as quickly as demand, food was not refilled as quickly. Parking around can be tough to find. Either way this place is a steal and I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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We came here to try the dinner buffet, and it exceeded all expectations. In addition to their à la carte menu, they offer daily lunch ($18) and dinner ($22) buffets. We were amazed by the sheer variety--over 16 Thai dishes including chicken, pork, shrimp, fish, vegetarian options, soups, noodles, and curries. Not only was the selection impressive, but the quality was outstanding. Every dish was hot, fresh, and bursting with fragrance--nothing was oily or bland. Honestly, we would've been happy ordering any of these dishes individually, so sampling such a wide range for just $22 felt like an incredible deal. The staff was attentive, quickly clearing used plates, and the space--though small--was clean and bright. Drinks are around $5, and dessert options range from $7 to $10, though the buffet does include a sweet herbal black jelly. Free street parking was easy to find, and we're already planning our next visit! read more

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I am a Thai food lover. I've had incredible meals and can too tell if a spot is bad immediately by the menu and first meal. Rice Away is an awesome find and I taste tested a ton to verify this. I had: Veggie Curry Puff (good) Taro Curry Puff (great, never had taro before!) Chicken sa-te (no skimping on meat, huge! Awesome taste) Scallion Pancake (good) Green Curry with Vermicelli (great) Pad Thai (I asked for country style and they brought the heat as I hoped. It was huge portion and fantastic) Will be back for more, didn't get to try in person! read more

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Please add a lunch buffet option here!! I recently got takeout, ordering their combo #3 since some friends highly recommended this restaurant and heard a lot about it! Within combo #3, it includes 3 entrees and 1 side for $16! The side options are white rice, fried rice, or pad thai. Considering that you can pick pad thai as your side, that's honestly a steal in itself! It seems as though they have a rotating menu for what entrees you can pick for your combo. My favorite thing here thus far is the Pork Penang Curry. It is a creamy coconut curry, that is not too spicy, and went perfectly with the side of rice I had. Good amount of pork included as well. Pad thai was fine, however the noodle this time was chopped up into shorter 3 inch strands which I was not as big of a fan with. Otherwise the flavor of the pad thai was decent. As for the fried pork belly, it was fairly crispy with a hint of garlic and was a good ratio of pork meat and fat. Thai herbs fish had a mix of green peppercorn, peppers, and onion. Do note that the fish is fried, and overall pretty good entree, but just the quantity of fish given to vegetable ratio was not great. My friend also mentioned that with entrees it is a hit or miss whether there is a decent quantity given. Inside there are a decent number of tables, and in the back left corner of the restaurant there is a counter for entrees as though it was set up for a buffet. Cannot comment on the service since we did not dine in, but we received our order on time. Speaking of this, it would be a great idea if they had a lunch buffet here given the perfect set up with their counter full of entrees! Overall, it's a pretty great family-run restaurant at a great price point, considering Boston doesn't have restaurants serving Thai food with multiple entree options given for a meal, which is what makes this place stand out! What I ordered: - Combo #3 (Pad thai, Pork Penang Curry, Fried pork belly, Thai herbs fish (fried)) - Combo #3 (Pad Thai, Pork Penang Curry, Stir-Fried Squid with Salted Egg, Thai Herbs Chicken (stir-fried) read more

Rice Away Thai Express - Combo #3 (between the two= Pad Thai, Pork Penang Curry, Fried Pork Belly, Thai herbs fish, Stir Fried Squid with salted egg) - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was excited to try out Rice Away and really enjoyed it. Came on a Monday for lunch right when they opened. We were the first ones there but more and more people slowly trickled in to eat or get takeout. Between the two of us we ordered the Tom Yum Noodle Soup and Gai Grob Pad Thai. I really enjoyed both dishes but the standout was definitely the noodle soup. It had really good flavors and was exactly what I was looking for. I do wish though that they had soup spoons because we were given just a regular spoon for the noodle soup. Regardless, I'll definitely add Rice Away to my rotation of local eats. read more

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A small but mighty Thai spot! They also have enough seatings although it's small. You can either get from the menu or the combo entree meal rice plate from the pre made dishes. For the combo rice plate, you can choose up to 3 entrees. We opted for the $16 Combo plate with three options - panang curry, tom zab and braised pork belly. Everything tastes authentic and just at the right spice level. I am surprised by how much food is there. I also appreciated how all dishes come in separate bowls instead of all on the same plate. If I have to complain about one thing - probably because we came at night some dishes were out. It would be nice to see all the options. Nevertheless all very solid flavorful dishes! Great service and friendly staff as well. I will definitely be coming back to try other options. -8.9/10 read more

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Man I love Thai food and the flavor profile. If this was around when I was in college I'd be the fattest little porker in my class. Service is self serve for the buffet so I mean service was pretty handsome I guess. Ambiance was pretty casual. You are here for the buffet deal and you should like it. read more

I wish I lived closer! The food here is so tasty and they offer dishes I haven't seen at other Thai restaurants in Boston. I personally really enjoy the cafeteria style service, it gives me the freedom to choose what I want on my plate. We got the Combo with three sides for $16 and we were all very full after the meal. Since I went with a group, everyone ordered something different so we were able to try a lot of their sides. Our favorites were the son in law eggs, spareribs, fried pork, and the curry with morning glory in it. The combo comes with a large portion of rice which is the perfect vehicle for all of the flavors and sauces. read more

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They have it set up buffet style where I pointed out what I wanted and a woman served me a portion on a plate. They started off with a bed of rice and then added cat fish. I had never had it before and now I know why. I could not eat it. Then I had beef curry in a separate bowl. It was good. I wish I had more. Lastly I had shrimp with vegetables. I would compare it to moo goo gai pan. It was mostly vegetables but I liked it. Overall I was filled. If I came here again, I think I would try some different selections. The total charge was 17.00 plus tip. The amount they charge is based on the number of items selected. It sat about 20 people at the various tables and benches. It was located right on Main Street near st Elizabeth's hospital. It was ok but if I were in the neighborhood I would try another restaurant. read more

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My wife and I really like this place. The price is super reasonable at $18 lunch buffet or $22 for dinner buffet. The place is small, and during their earlier days, it was hard to get seating without a wait. These days you just show up and pretty much get a table without wait. I'm really glad this place exists as it is perfect for someone looking for comforting food. There are noodles, rice, curry, pork belly, curry, and other dishes as well. Every palette is covered in their offerings. The place isn't that big, and most of the food is offered in buffet style. The restaurant looks clean and is comfortable for casual dining. The ladies that operate the front area are friendly and warm. I hope they stick around for a long time. Parking is tough as it is on Washington St in Brighton (next to St Elizabeth's hospital). Their crab rangoons are probably the 2nd best I've had in MA, best place is Dragon Chef in Everett. The empanada looking things are their crab rangoons. The pork belly is fatty but so comforting. Check this place out if you haven't yet! read more

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Love this new spot! They have a menu for the kitchen and also a build-your-own-type counter. I ordered the House Fried Rice which was just so flavorful. Everyone who works there were so nice! They asked if we've been before and took time to explain the menu to us. Our food was prepared so fast as well. read more

Rice Away Thai Express - Cute mural! - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went on an off time for lunch and got their 3 plate bento for $16. Portions were not bad and flavor was good but a little salty. The staff were very nice and the place was clean with plenty of seating. read more

Rice Away Thai Express - 3 plate (green curry, pork belly, fish) - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We got there right when they open at 11:30 and was going to order combo plates to go. Everyone ordered a 2 entree combo. Reading the reviews here I was expecting that I can pick pad Thai as one of the carbs but they only offered fried rice or rice. Another thing is that they didn't have all of the entrees ready when we got there. There was about half the choice. I picked a fried fish stir fried and the fried pork belly. The flavor was good with both but just a tad salty. The portion size wasn't big. One woman can finish with room to spare for dessert. I think fish wise I got about 2 pieces. I think it's better to get a one entree since the 2 entree gets separated by a chamber and that took away some of the portions. Would I come again if I was in the area? Maybe. Would I drive there because I want Thai food. Definitely not. read more

Rice Away Thai Express - Fried Pork Belly (top right) Spicy Fried Catfish (top left) - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such an affordable Thai restaurant in Brighton. For $18 for lunch and $22 for dinner, you can have UNLIMITED Thai food!! This includes soups, curries, and entrees. Can you imagine... UNLIMITED crab rangoons?! Definitely swing by if you're in the mood to stuff yourself with delicious spicy food! There's also plenty of street parking or easy access with the bus. read more

The quality is not worth the prices might as well order from other regular Thai restaurants.

Rice Away is a small place with fresh Thai/Asian food served daily. The buffet has a nice variety. Pad Thai is on their regular menu. There was a couple of soups, lots of entree dishes and a nice assortment of appetizers. The crabmeat rangoons are stuffed with cream cheese. Yesterday they had slices of pork as an ap. Those 2 appetizers were my favorites. My favorite entrees were the walnut shrimp and chicken green curry. I have been here twice. The entrees were different each time which gave me the opportunity to sample different dishes. There are lots of sauces offered to enhance your food. I love sauces. They also offer black jelly over ice and orange slices for dessert. Rice Away continues to be very clean and neat. The wait staff is extremely friendly while keeping an eye on everyone's water glasses and clearing dirty dishes. They have a fun colorful mural of smiling vegetables on their wall. The vibe is neighborhood friendly. I would recommend a reservation if you are a party of 4 or more. I highly recommend Rice Away. Food was also flying out the door with takeout orders. Price is very, very reasonable for now. read more

Delicious! I particularly love the combos you can create at the counter from the variety of dishes available. Excellent lunch spot. Service is really good too. read more

It's so good everything that we order. Thai food new style serve. The sever very nice. And the spiciness is medium not too crazy but still tastes authentic Thai food. Pls come to try read more

Rice Away Thai Express - It's so good. Thai food new style serve. pls come and try - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went for their AYCE buffet lunch. Not a big buffet but the perfect size to not get overwhelmed with. The selections offered were excellent. Mildly spiced. Friendly service. read more

Fantastic food, clean and well put-together establishment! Service was quick and exceptional. We got the green curry with beef and the pad Thai with chicken. Hard to find a better pad Thai in the area. Green curry was a bit on the spicier side so if you're not prone to spicy things, I'd stay away or ask if they can tone it down a bit. Come here soon! read more

Quick service and decent portion size. The fried rice is good but nothing spectacular.

What an excellent addition to the Brighton restaurant scene! This place has flavorful curries, tender meat, and great prices. The cafeteria style section lets you sample 1,2, or 3 entrees with rice or noodles. The menu in the cafeteria is also different from ordering a la carte - the dishes on offer are different from what I see in typical Thai menus and seem more authentic. This has become a regular lunch spot, and I've loved everything I've tried including the green curry (so lemon grassy and fresh!), the chicken garlic, honey shrimp, and mixed meat dishes in basil or spicy Thai sauces. recommend for spoonfuls of deliciousness read more

Great new Thai place for takeout. Their combo plates are a good way to try multiple items. The 2 combo plate was affordable and I got to try their pad thai, fried pork belly and sesame chicken. Everything was tasty and fresh. Good deal for a filling meal. read more

Ordered the 3 piece combo with green curry chicken, son in law egg eggs, and Kang thepo through GrubHub along with an Thai iced tea that didn't arrive. Everything was completely inedible except for the Kang thepo which is a red curry. The curries were too thin, the chicken tasted off, the fried rice was sickly sweet, and the son in law eggs were just disgusting. I really wanted to like this place especially given all the great reviews. It's possible they were just having an off day, but I can't recommend this place and I won't be going back. read more

This is a great place if you are looking an Authentic Thai food! I am Thai and I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed. Not only food, the dessert is also tasty. All the workers were so friendly and I felt welcome as soon as I walked in. I will definitely go back again for some more great Thai food. read more

The food is so amazing. Taste like I am in Thailand. Curry is on-point. Service is great. Nice ambiance. Love the mural with Tuk-tuk and herb/veggies. Very vibrant. Definitely recommend. read more

Loved my meal at Rice Away! We had the started with taro puffs, had massaman curry, pad thai with crispy chicken for our mains and ended with pandan cake with coconut milk. We were pleasantly surprised with how delicious our meal was and how great the service was. it was pretty slow for a saturday night so I hope that the neighborhood discovers how great place this is! read more

If you're used to Americanized Thai food or don't like spicy food, there are limited choices for you here. If you've been missing all the strong and regional flavors of Thailand, this will hit the spot. In a style that is commonly found at in Thailand, this is a great place to have a quick meal. There are so many options that is rarely found here in the USA and the flavors is just like you would find at local spots on Thailand. Friendly service, chill ambience, and very clean. We didn't had any this time but there's also a great drinks and desserts selection. read more

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Their pad thai noodles are to die for! Love getting the combos to try a lot of different things! Often have deals on DoorDash for them

I don't know why they're always not busy when I pass by. I told my ex that I didn't see potential here, but let's give it a try. Their food is surprisingly so, so good. I would come back here, but not with my ex obviously read more