I've been hearing for ages that Thai Moon is great, but I'm usually in Arlington on a day that they're not open for lunch. I recently finally got to give them a try. I ordered the Vegetable Salad, a Thai iced tea, and the Tofu Massaman Curry. The Thai iced tea was a smaller size than it is at some other local places, but it had quite a kick - it was very obviously caffeinated and tasted stronger than many other area restaurants'. The "vegetable salad" wasn't as exciting as I expected from the menu's description. I'd thought it would be similar to Indonesian gado gado what with the promise of fresh veggies, tofu and a light dressing of peanut sauce. Instead it was mostly big chunks of iceberg lettuce, with overly crisped tofu, a few gigantic slices of tomato and pepper, and the most finely cubed carrot, red onion and cucurbit (zucchini? cucumber? still not sure) I've ever seen in a salad, so tiny the fork couldn't even pierce them. The peanut sauce was pretty good, and the tofu was edible despite the overcooking, but the salad wasn't really what I'd expected. My main dish, however, was delicious. The sauce was perfect and there was a nice balance of nicely cooked tofu, tender sweet potatoes, peanuts, and other veggies. The menu states that you can order different rices for a small extra fee, but when I forgot to do that (I'd been going to order brown rice), they brought me jasmine rice without asking, which was perfectly cooked and tasted great with the curry. I took the leftovers home (without complaints from waitstaff as some of the other reviewers have reported) and they were even better as a cold dinner on a hot evening. My check came very quickly, though I did note that some other patrons' didn't. There seemed to be a single waitress servicing the entire restaurant while I was there, which may be why the service seemed erratic depending on the table. One note to vegetarians: Unlike many area Thai restaurants, they don't say on the menu that they will substitute tofu for the meat in many of their meat dishes upon request. Thus, the vegetarian options are limited to what's on the menu. The plain old vegetarian section is pretty limited, but they offer both "Tofu" and "Tofu and Vegetables" as options in the curry section, as well as vegetable paid thai in the noodle and rice section. read more

I love Thai food and this place was a hidden gem. I had the Chicken Pad Thai spicy and the lunch portion was plenty.

Revisited this place recently.... Food was fine not memorable. The waitress was rude (my wife understands Thai!) but the waitress got impatient as my wife was trying to order for a party of 6. Poor service was very disappointing. read more

Food's good enough. I got a yellow curry (which turned out to be the table favorite) and we also had a pad thai, some sort of very spicy veg and tofu saute, and a penang curry. They have brown rice, but to get it I think we had to politely send back the white rice which was brought out by mistake. We also had some appetizers which were less satisfying: the mussels were not so fresh and the fresh rolls were not so tasty. Actually, the mussels were downright bad - dry, stringy, shrunken, sour. I also ordered a white wine that was truly awful, other folks ordered beers, which I'll do next time, and the bill was relatively low for a big old dinner for four. I'll be back, I'll stick to the basics, and I wouldn't discourage you from stopping in if you're strolling by. But it's just good Thai food at the right price, not some sort of outrageous culinary destination. read more

This is simply the best Thai Food around if you want something spicy and interesting. We never order Chicken Basil, but if you order it here it will be spicy - interesting - and best of all yummy. The Noodle Ke Mao and others are also really solid. We really like the Red Curry - and Goon Gra Bog for an appetizer is also good. If it says spicy - it's spicy. Great stuff - amazing Thai. read more

Thai Moon - You are so good! Delivery was extremely fast and the food was delicious.

The best thai food I have ever had! ok, maybe not ever, but in the state of MA! We order form them once a week and just can't get enough. When guests come they are always amazed! Their sauces are amazing and make all the difference!My personal favorites include...The tofu Pad Thai, Thai pancakes, Beef Satay, Beef Typhoon, and too many more to list. Did I mention they are also super cheap? UPDATE: They just added a $2 delivery fee which totally blows, but I swear they are worth every cent. Hands down the best thai food in MA read more

I've eaten at Thai Moon once before in the past and it was okay, but by no means great. Yesterday, I placed a pickup order with them through the Eat24 app on Yelp and the experience was nothing short of terrible. I received a confirmation email almost immediately after placing my order that let me know my food would be ready in 10-30 minutes. Around 30 minutes after placing my order, I got to the restaurant to pickup the food and was told that my order had been cancelled - no call, no email, no text, or any alert to let me know this had happened. When I asked about the refund, the staff was incredibly rude, said that they didn't have time to work with Eat24 to process the cancellation/refund, and told me to go do it myself. The food here is mediocre, but passable if you have to get your Thai food fix. There are plenty of other Thai restaurants nearby that are better though. If you have to order online for some reason, avoid this place like the plague. read more

If you are expecting some Authentic Thai food (as advertised), this might not be the place. However, if you're looking for Americanized Thai food, this is a place for you. The definition of "americanized" asian food to me is always more salty+sweet in a thick sauce. Besides the common order of Tom Yum soup, Pineapple fried rice and Pad thai are decent (which I would give 4 STARS), the other seafood dishes that we ordered tasted way too salty and sweet. - Garlic squid w/shrimp paste, lack the taste of squid, only saltiness and sweet - Stir-Fried scallion & ginger fish, turned out deep fried fish in a super salty sweet sauce, I literally drank two glasses of water during the meal, which I don't usually even drink more than a few sips just to have more room for the food. And sorry couldn't taste the fish in it if I closed my eyes. - Sizzling beef, OK, just the ordinary beef The best thing out of all was the service, food came out at a pretty reasonable time. Authenticness: 2 Stars Food Quality: 3 Stars Service: 4.5 Stars That gives the overall rating above. read more

(4.5 Stars) We were wandering around Arlington for dinner Thursday night and decided on Thai Moon because their menu looked good and inexpensive. I ordered a spicy chicken and shrimp noodle dish and my boyfriend ordered an eggplant and chicken dish. The food was very, very good. I was almost surprised by how good it was. The service was good and the place was moderately busy. They have beers for $3.95 and their Thai Ice Tea was delicious. I say, check this place out. I am excited to have a go-to Thai place now. read more

Thai Moon is unassuming, as it doesn't look like an amazing place to dine. But it is. The food is incredibly fresh and the cooks know how to bring out the best flavors. I have been here for a few dinners and the serving sizes are nice and big and delicious. Noodles Kee Mao are very spicy but incredible!!! Chicken eggplant delight is sweet and Savory if you like eggplant you have got to get this! Tom yum soup isn't that spicy and I drank the entire thing yum! Pineapple fried rice my sister got and she doesn't even like Thai food was said it was better than any fried rice she's had Curry's are perfect, but be mindful this place is legit Thai, the food can be very spicy!!!! I don't know where they get their lemonade but it's always always a good paring with my meal. The people are nice and it's petty cute inside. Sometimes it can be so busy, like I'd say avoid on a Saturday night because you won't get a seat. It's excellent Thai food and a casual setting and lots and lots of flavor!!!! read more

Great Thai food served in a friendly and laid back atmosphere. Spiced authentically, not everything is hot, but many things are. Do not make a mistake by thinking asterisks on the menu mean: a bit hot, hotter, even hotter and really fiery...askerisks at Thai Moon mean: attention, watch out, and this is for you scoville junkies. Prices nearly double at night, but it's appropriately prices; lunches are an excellent value. read more

Great dumpling and so is everything on the menu. I have been to the place multiple times and never got disappointed. The veggie dumplings are great if you don't eat dead meat like me. Also, the pad Thai is must try! The waiter and staff is very friendly. Last time I went I was forced to tip more than I wanted to, since the service wasn't as pleasant as always (taking out 2 stars for the same reason) read more

Geat service. $3.50 singha beers. If you like spicy, whoa they have some hot ones. But if you like spicy and it is not one of the ones with peppers by it, be adamant. They know how to do hot, but don't think people are for-real. Big enough portions for me to not to finish...err wait , I just wanted to have dessert too, b/c fried bananas are too good to pass up. So don't eat all your dinner if you're going to be too full. =) I actually had cashew chicken with pineapples...so good. The chicken seems tender and fresh. The pineapples were juicy, but didn't make the plate watered down (yay for draining fruit!) and the cashews were plentiful...mmm I need to go back like now. Go early so you don't have to wait, but our group of 6 on a friday at 6:30 was able to get a table right away (not yet packed). read more

Thai Moon is a fabulous place to eat all around. The service is prompt and very warm and friendly. The manager is out and about nearly every time we go, asking each table how everything is and making sure your experience is better than you expected. The decor is pretty and the menu is loaded with options for everyone, whether you like simple chicken and vegetables, exotic curry sauces or the spicy stuff! Their crab rangoons make me die a little inside when I eat them. (that's a good thing, btw) You can taste that there's a lot more than just cream cheese and fake crab going on in there- it really tastes like real crab, and there appears to be some egg, minced onion, a little curry powder, and of course the tangy cream cheese. All fried up in a neat little bucket shape, and not very greasy! Amazing. I would recommend Thai moon in a heartbeat to anyone interested in a hospitable dining experience with some delicious Thai food and a comfy, intimate atmosphere. read more

The rice and noodle dishes are very good for the price range. It always seems to be closed when I go for lunch but we still go out of our way for the Pineapple fried rice. They get good texture to the rice which is unique considering all the blah entries out there. It's comfort food really straight up comfort food. read more

Wonderful meal. Had a hankering for Thai food and decided upon Thai Moon. Cozy and unassuming. Started with the Goong Gra Bog (marinated shrimp deep fried in an egg roll wrapper). The notes of ginger and garlic were subtle and not overpowering at all. Next my mother and I had Tom yum soup with shrimp and my hubby had wonton soup. I've had a lot of versions of Tom yum soup - some too salty, spicy or some tasting like a completely different soup. This soup had almost a sweeter note just the right amount of spice and perfectly cooked juicy shrimp. The hubs loved the wonton soup - good sized wontons and good number of them as well. For our meal. We shared shrimp pad Thai (typical) and the dancing squid. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The pad Thai had the right amount of sweet, savory and the noodles were cooked 'al dente' (I abhor overcooked, soft noodles). Now the dancing squid is how squid should be cooked, tender and not fried. The vegetables served with it were also good - mushrooms, baby corn, red peppers, bamboo shoots and green beans. The only reason half a star should be subtracted was that the green beans were old and undercooked. Other than that the sauce was good and spot on spicy. Can't wait to return and try more dishes. read more

Been eating here for years (Almost 2 times a week for lunch) and have never had a bad dish.... Tried many other Thai places and nothing can compare. Very consistent as well. Noodle Kee Mao is my go to. I've seen people say it's too spicy, but if you don't like spice then don't order a spicy dish. I think it has the perfect amount if spice and they will use less red pepper if you ask. Great spot. read more

GOLDEN BAGS all day every day. See also: Tropical Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Thai. I have never ate in, but the take out is great. Weekly visits! read more

I like this place a lot. I usually go here for lunch not dinner but the dishes are about the same. I keep it simple with vegetarian dishes and occasionally fish and have liked everything I've eaten. Pleasant service, simple atmosphere, good food, not expensive. read more

Appetizers: I started with orders of thom yum and beef satay. The thom yum was amazing with a slightly sour taste balanced by a decent, simmering spiciness. It was loaded with mushrooms, chicken and tons of pulped tomatoes. Seriously...it was the best thom yum I've ever had. The beef satay was good but not exceptional. It's kinda a hard dish to make superlative though. I was a bit disappointed with the peanut sauce's consistency as it was a bit thick and rubbery, though it tasted just fine. Drinks: the place offers a small but blended mix of import beers and decent wines, though I opted for my usual Thai iced coffee. Honestly, this was the only big disappointment of the night. Thai iced coffee should be sweeter than sin, an adult caffeinated version of the wonderful coffee syrup goop that I used to love as a kid. For some reason whatever Thai Moon uses to sweeten their coffee had a bizarre aftertaste that just didn't sit right with me. It was sweet but there was a cloying ickiness that I still can't pin down. Main course: since this was my first visit here I went with the pad thai. If a Thai place can't nail pad thai, the staple and basic dish of Thai restaurants, then I'll likely be bummed enough to never go back. Bottom line: Thai Moon's pad Thai is AWESOME. The noodles were perfect, there was plenty of meat in the dish and the flavoring was wonderfully sweet. I normally like spicier pad thai but this stuff was so good that I can overlook the lack of chilis. Service, price and atmosphere: I loved the service and attention to detail at Thai Moon. The hostess and waitress that took care of me were attentive, personable and charming. While I was there several people, obviously regulars, came in to grab take out orders and they all seemed to be on a first name basis with the staff. The atmosphere is laid back and comfortable, with plenty of room and a cozy feel at the same time. And the price was just right...I got two appetizers, a drink and my main course for $20 before tip. I'll definitely go back. read more

Im on a pad thai kick and I have to say, this is the best pad thai in the area (Im literally hitting up a different restaurant every 10 days or so). I have had it from Thai Moon three times in the past two months because its just that good. This place isnt exactly close to me either, but its worth the drive. The inside is cute enough, they have great menu selections (had a couple of beef dishes that didnt disappoint) priced just right, and they have a very affordable wine selection. Did I mention that I just love their pad thai? I also got it once for take out and it was just as good! Go here. So good. read more

Pretty good Thai-American food, not-so great service. It was a weeknight, which meant that it was quieter than probably it is on the weekends, and it still took us a while to get our food. It seems that Thai Moon does a lot of take-out, so the waitstaff were constantly on the phone which explained the delay, but that doesn't really excuse the service. The decor is nice, though, and the food was served in decent portions. I've been to Sweet Chili down the street several times, and while their food is also good, the portions are massive (and rather oily) and the decor is nonexistent. Sometimes I like to just feel relaxed when I'm eating my Asian food, and that doesn't happen at Sweet Chili, so I would recommend walking another half a block to Thai Moon if you are looking for a low-key meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I have no complaints about the food. My spicy chicken Typhoon was spicy and quite good. The spiciness of the peppers complemented the chicken without overpowering it, and the dish came with a very nice assortment of vegetables, including baby corn, which I love. Be warned, rice comes separate from the meal (about $1.25 for a bowl of white rice). My friends ordered the combination plate and yellow curry, and they looked delicious as well. read more

Wow. Great food. I am an Arlington local and have tried a number of local Thai restaurants. Thai Moon just became my "go to" takeout place for asian food in town. If they could dress up the place a little, I'd sit down for a meal here, but there are nicer places for atmosphere. Seafood dishes are incredibly fresh and tasty, and not marked up relative to the chicken or pork dishes. Pad thai is good but not ground breaking. Shumai and crab rangoon apps are awesome. Also try the eggplant dish. Soft and succulent. read more

I had the Noodles Kee Mao, which is a spicy noodle dish with shrimp and chicken. Overall, the dish tastes pretty sweet. The spiciness is hot, even slightly painfully so (in a good way), but the spiciness did not overpower the taste at all. The chicken, though overcooked, was well flavored so I can't complain about it. One piece of advice though, don't sit next to the wall on the right side of the restaurant. When the door opens, a cold draft rushes in and it gets quite cold. read more

Stumbled in here for lunch- great food at very reasonable prices! I had noodles kee Mao.. I was warned it was spicy, and I said "bring it on!" It was indeed spicy, but still flavorful and didn't destroy my mouth! I had it with chicken and it actually also came with 2 shrimp as well. Very tasty! Companion has country style noodles and enjoyed that dish as well. Friendly service, extensive menu- looking forward to trying more of their menu! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Thai Moon, as it looks a bit drab. The food was solid - very tasty and the menu extensive. The chicken satay was very tender and juicy with a great peanut sauce. I found the "two pepper" dishes to be more mild than spicy and would recommend that spice fanatics order things extra spicy. Very friendly service. $4 beers!! read more

Frankly, I haven't found many good Thai restaurants in Boston, but this place is probably my favorite (based on only one visit, admittedly). We ordered the Seafood Pad Thai and all of the seafood (mussels, scallops, shrimp, and calamari) was delicately cooked, and the flavor of the noodles was superb. We also ordered the Fish Choo Chee, which is haddock in a spicy coconut curry sauce with mixed veggies. This had a nice flavor, but be warned, this one is awfully spicy for a dish that is marked 2 out of 3 peppers in the menu. read more

Once upon a time, I ate here at least once a week, usually for lunch. The food is decent and the service is generally ok. They are very stingy about their credit card policy ($10 minimum) to the point of refusing to split a check since the lesser amount would have been $9.78. I picked up the tab, but stopped taking people there. read more

I went there with my wife yesterday. We got there at 8.45 PM and were barely greeted by the wait staff (singular). He looked disappointed that we weren't taking out. We ordered Golden Bags and Thai Pancake for appetizers. Golden bags were delicious but the Thai Pancake seemed they were soaked in a gallon of oil before serving. For the main course we ordered, Spicy Chicken. It was very good. A relief after the oil from the pancake. So, as we get to the end of the meal, we get ready to order dessert, we were told that the kitchen was closed. They didn't even inform us about the kitchen closing time. Not that there were many customers. We were the only ones. When we asked the server about informing us the closing time, he wasn't very pleasant. Terrible service and unfriendly staff. read more

I've had dinner here twice, and for vegans it doesn't have much to offer. I had the scallion pancake, which actually was very different than the average Chinese place and really tasty. Also had the veggie spring rolls and they were horrible. Hard, little tasteless fried things. Seemed to be something bought frozen in bulk. Had one and left the rest. Definitely not something to order, for anyone. This place might be better for meat eaters. I was with a friend who had the rama garden with chicken and said it was great. No plans to return. Too bad as it's so close to home. read more

I really like the Thai Moon. The service is great, the location is cute, the atmosphere is "thai restauranty" without trying too hard. I got the Massaman Curry and a Chicken Coconut Soup-- both pretty standard Thai far-- and they were done very well. The price/portion points are also excellent here. read more

I'm not sure why I've waited this long to write a review about Thai Moon, so I apologize for my tardiness. This is a fantastic restaurant, with consistently amazing food!! When my wife and I aren't in the mood to cook, this is our go-to restaurant. We were introduced to this place by a couple of our friends and have since frequented the place! Apps to try: Chicken Fried Wontons, Thai Pancake, Chicken Satay ALL amazing (and come out SUPER quick if you're dining there) Entrees to try: Pad Thai (duh), Chicken Cashew nuts (our favorite), Pineapple Fried Rice (extremely close second) and the Massaman Chicken Curry. Even though there are a couple in good places in Arlington for Thai, this is a must try place if the mood strikes you! They're also very quick on the delivery if you don't want to dine out! Going back there for the 2nd time this week tonight, yum!! EDIT: After going here again last night, I decided to try to Basil Fish, based on other's reviews. WOW!! I believe I've found my new favorite dish! It was a bit on the spicier side, so next time I may ask them to make it a little less spicy, but it was delicious nonetheless! Another fantastic meal at Thai Moon! read more

I tried their garlic beef, curry chicken, and fried rice at a catered event. The food was alright, nothing wowed me enough to try to visit their establishment located in Mass Ave. read more

The freshest Thai food I have found the the area. Had the basil duck and fresh rolls and have none better. Service was kind and friendly.

For better or worse, I don't make it up to Arlington Center regularly, even though it's super adorable and uber accessible. I just never think of hopping on the 77 heading the other direction. But this place definitely makes me want to. Came here with some friends for some food after work. Tried Not Your Average Joe's, but we didn't want to wait and Thai Moon was empty. Don't know why, though. It was sooo delicious. (Maybe I shouldn't complain, we didn't have to wait...) Large portions, decent prices. And their fried bananas were amazing!! Service was good and the restaurant was clean. What more could you ask for?? The only downside was that some of us ordered our dishes extra spicy and that instruction either didn't get passed onto the kitchen or it just didn't matter. Either way, the food was super yummy, even if not super spicy. I'd definitely come back here. read more

I got catering from Thai Moon for a company event and it was great! Everyone loved the food and i kept getting questions about where did I get it from. Highly recommended. read more

Went here after planning to go to Toraya next door for lunch and finding it closed (they do the open for lunch-close-open for dinner thing) and was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the excellent prices. I had the green curry lunch box with came with a small salad, two small egg rolls and a curry puff as well as some pad thai. Everything was tasty though I'll for more punch in the green curry next time. Got the yum tom soup, which was also much better than my last few experiences at Thai restaurants. All told a pleasant surprise that I certainly wasn't expecting. read more

I have friends who love this place, so have gone there a few times with them and have also taken out on occasion. I can't say I'm the hugest fan, and think there are other good thai places in the area where you can get better value for your money. Plus the dine in portions seem to have gotten a lot smaller. In short, not authentic thai, expensive, and small portions. read more

My family of 6 had lunch here when I was I town. Although the fried tofu and tamarind duck were good choices, I felt the portions were very small. The Shumai were tasty and I was told the Pad Thai was acceptable but not thrilling. Nicely served, good service and decent ambience, but small portions and average food give it only a 3-star rating. read more