BostonRestaurants

Thai restaurants in Boston

  1. A

    King & I

    This Thai standby is simple - spartan, even - but service is efficient and the meals are satisfying. Noodle and rice dishes are served straight up, without much flare but with plenty of flavor. The specialty of the house is the 'famous' Pad Thai, but more adventurous diners should sample the recommended spicy curries. The menu offers many 'no oil' entrées for the health-conscious, and almost unlimited vegetarian options for the animal-conscious.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Rod Dee

    Rod Dee is recommended for take-out, as the tiny storefront has hardly any seating and it's often steamy inside. Thai noodles and curry plates will only make you hotter, as they are loaded with spice. Specialties include drunken chicken (chicken and vegetables stir-fried in chili sauce) and pad paradise (shrimp and chicken with vegetables and cashews in a secret 'delicious sauce'). Another outlet is on Peterborough St in Fenway.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Bangkok Blue

    Cash-strapped travelers with the Back Bay blues will find the cure at Bangkok Blue, where the spicy Thai staples will sate your appetite without busting the bank. This understated eatery does a brisk noontime business, as $8 lunch specials draw a regular clientele and efficient service ensures quick turnover. Patio seating is a pleasant alternative in warm weather.

    reviewed

  4. D

    House Of Siam

    In a traditional dining room done up in red and gold and decked with souvenirs from Siam, this is the South End's favorite Thai restaurant. The extensive menu includes no shortage of perfectly spiced curries and fried rice. It's not the trendiest place on Columbus Ave, but the gracious service and reliably good food attract a constant stream of regulars.

    reviewed

  5. E

    My Thai Vegan Café

    Formerly Buddha’s Delight, this vegan café has upgraded with a paint job, lacy curtains and new table settings, making this place look much more respectable than it used to be. But thankfully, it’s still an animal-free zone. It has a Thai twist, offering noodle soups, dumplings and pad thai. Service can be slow, so bring a book.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Montien

    Popular with neighborhood residents and theater patrons, this quiet Thai restaurant is perfect for grabbing a bite before the show. Regulars ask for the authentic Thai menu, as opposed to the Americanized version that most visitors see. Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with the drunken noodles or tried and true pad thai. Montien also has an Inman Sq outlet.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Brown Sugar Café

    This crowded, unassuming neighborhood joint is often lauded for the best Thai food in the city. The delectable dishes are beautifully presented – try the mango curry.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Montien, Inman Sq

    You can’t go wrong with the drunken noodles or tried and true pad thai two of Montien's favorites served at its Inman Sq outlet.

    reviewed