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!

Stopped here for a casual dinner and found lots of variety with good prices. We both shared the…read morePeking ravioli and it was so juicy and hot! For the entree, we each got kha soi. I got it with chicken, but my fiancé tried it with the steak. It was very good, but I wish I would've gotten it more spicy! Also, I wish there was just a bit more meat in the dish. Everyone one was kind and was happy to see that they would frequently clean around the establishment.

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.

Halfway back from our sojourn to the amazing Museum of Fine Arts today was this delicious Thai…read morerestaurant that called our names for lunch. Nicely air conditioned and comfortable inside, we were seated at a small 4-person in the front room. I think that's where lunch is hosted, whereas further inside is a fancier dinner area. We decided to order 4 dishes family style: 1. Pepper garlic with beef, 2. Chili basil with tofu, 3. Yellow curry with veggies, and 4. Pad see ewe noodles with chicken. Our server was kind and attentive, constantly refilling our chilled water which was so refreshing after walking. Our meal was scrumptious and satisfying. We ate every last morsel. They were mildly spicy, in a pleasant way. The tofu was particularly tasty--I wish I knew the recipe! Only a minor critique is that the music was all terrible covers of popular music, it made us laugh. Highly recommend!

Came with a friend for a Saturday dinner, got the pad kee mao without bamboo and peas, with half…read moretofu, half veggies. Good flavor, got it spicy so they gave me a bit of pepper flakes. Noodles were chewy, quite enjoyed the meal. My friend got the pad kee mao with chicken. They didn't give me a bit more veggies, and the amount of veggies I had looked less than my friend's plate. I think they're not having very good portion control? $18.50 post-tax, decent portions.

2 weeks later and we're back again. My husband and I were feeling for a light lunch so we split a…read morescallion pancake and the seafood massaman curry with chicken added. We enjoyed them. This curry was a little nostalgic to me with the hints of nutmeg and cinnamon in it. My husband got an iced thai green tea to go and this also was was goid, also nostalgic because it tasted like those jelly cups with chewy cube in the center. Chinese jello I think?

Located right on Newbury Street, this is a small but packed restaurant. The inside of pretty dim…read moreand tables are close together. It is very busy even on weekdays, last time I tried to go and the line was up the stairs. The service was slow, took a while to get water and to order but there are pretty busy. We got the Eggplant Delight and added chicken to that. I'm not usually a huge eggplant gal but this was really good. Not overly mushy and a lot of flavor. I loved the little crunchy pieces added as well. We also got a toro roll which is around $25. It was really good, I don't know for the price but it was really enjoyable gone too fast.

Very good food! It was high quality and delicious. Our server was very kind and friendly. The only…read morecons I would have for this place are the limited space and the lukewarm water.

Looking for a solid place that understands flavor and consistently executes delicious Thai food?…read moreLook no further! From the fried rice to the curries and appetizers, the food is consistently fresh. Seating is limited (about 25-35 seats), but their service is quick, and they welcome adjustments to spice level. Parking is tough in the North End, so take the MBTA to Haymarket. Ambience: clean, no frills, low level music which is great for conversation. Definitely tricky for parties of 6+

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.

We had a great experience at Mahaniyom. The service was excellent, and one thing I really…read moreappreciated was that the food wasn't overly salty or under-seasoned--it was well balanced. The fried chicken skin was a standout. The crispy skin paired perfectly with a cold beer. The Pad Thai was also delicious, the Brussels sprouts were wonderfully crispy with a simple but flavorful seasoning, and the beef Massaman curry was rich and comforting--I'd definitely recommend ordering a bowl of rice to go with it. The pork cheek was incredibly tender and very filling. Not every dish was a hit, though. The crab fried rice was a bit disappointing. It was essentially regular fried rice with just a few pieces of crab sprinkled on top, so it didn't feel worth ordering. The crab curry was also a letdown. If you do order it, I'd recommend having it with rice instead of the rice noodles, as I think that would make it more enjoyable. Overall, the quality of the food and the excellent service made for a very enjoyable meal, and I'd happily come back to try more dishes.

Food is very good . I was very impressed . THe noodles with…read morechicken, shrimp was a good choice. The appetizer of moo ping was excellent and I'd come back just for those. Parking horrific with bike paths, delivery truck blocked me in ... door dash legal parking behind me ... Mayor Wu where are you? Food wise; great restaurant and I'll Eat here again and double park illegally for the food .

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.

Had this delivered and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Would get again…read more Pad Thai (good, asked for country style spice and was so) Pancake Massaman curry (huge, good too)

Whenever I am in the Boston area, I try to come here for the pad thai. The food is good and the…read morewaitstaff is nice. The ambiance is decent but it is not a high end restaurant so come in your comfortable clothes! Parking is the most difficult thing about getting food so you might have to drive around a bit to find a space.