I like how this is next to my dorm. I come from a Cali asian neighborhood and this is pretty much as close as it can get as a Family Thai restaurant. Its very authentic and tasted very good. I fell in love with their Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, especially since it is very different from the rest, but so good. I also got the Tom Yum Koong soup and Pa Nang curry. All in generous servings and good. You can't compare this to other higher end thai restaurants because it's family oriented, which makes it great. It sticks to its traditional menu. Extra points for the very friendly staff and service :)
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Young P.
I went here for the first time here yesterday for lunch and i was really impressed with their food. I really love duck so I ordered the duck noodle soup. I liked the soup and although the portion was a lot smaller than other restaurants it did fill me up. The duck was okay but my standard for duck is pretty high so I think you should stay away from ordering ducks if you have high expectations like me. My fiance ordered the drunken chicken noodle and this dish was very delicious. Again, the portion was smaller than average but it was just enough to satisfy your hunger. I'm not sure how they did it, but it was super flavorful and perfectly cooked.I highly recommend this dish. Price was very reasonable and the staff members were very attentive and nice. Interior design was not the best looking so i wouldn't recommend this place as your first date sort of site.
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Audrey C.
This place has been consistent in every aspect every time I've been here. Nothing too special but a good place to go if you just want your Thai fix without spending too much. The restaurant is usually pretty empty so you always get seated right away. You can always call them and order take out as well! I always order the pad Thai and they always give a heaping amount that I have to take some to go. The pad Thai is pretty standard, and worth the $9. I always ask for the hot sauce as well, gives it a little more flavor. The Thai iced tea is good as well! Last they my friend ordered it they made part of the straw casing into a rose, very cute!
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Angela Y.
Been here twice and both times were about the same to me...it hit the spot, but that's about it. Last time I got the pork belly lunch as a take out and while the pork belly was delicious and crunchy, the meal had only the meat and white rice, the end. And while lunch specials are typically not that extravagant, most at least throw some veggies for some balance. Today I got the green curry and asked for very very mild (They said they had no way of making it not spicy at all, so I asked for more coconut milk to be added instead) and they did great in that aspect! It hit just enough kick to let me know I'm eating curry, but otherwise the flavor was mild. However, I did find that sprinkling some sugar on top added to the whole thing and if I have to start fixing the flavors myself, I begin to feel neutral about the meal. My friends ordered the Pad Thai and they were happy with the meal, the Crispy Chicken Pad Thai was definitely delicious! Why 3 stars? Portions are small compared to other Thai meals I've had for the same price (about $8-$10 for the chicken, pork, or vegetarian meals) and my friend ordered a hot tea which tasted strangely sour. When he asked for a bit of cream to mix in we found that the milk coagulated, yes YOU HEARD RIGHT, coagulated...AKA did not mix in the tea at all and you could see specks floating in the tea, that was honestly so weird and gross. Always ordered Thai-ice tea, just to be safe in the future!
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Emily S.
This place serves basically unmemorable Thai food. I had mango curry, which wasn't particularly good. But the Thai iced tea was pretty good! The service was fine - one of the people at my table requested their ice tea to be remade without milk, and the server happily obliged.
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Inna C.
party of 3 of us went last night and really did love it, i think the reason I'm reviewing is because the service was great. the CRAB RANGOON was thick and delicious TONS OF VEGETARIAN OPTIONS-- got the RAMA GARDEN in an amazing peanut sauce (with tofu). Servers were Super nice and attentive, will definitely be back for some good thai and service
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FoodSnob B.
Service was quick and the workers were very friendly but all in all, food was below average. I ordered the pad Thai which was low on sauce and just tasted like flat rice noodles with a bit of sauce. I probably won't be returning as Pho Basil is just a bit further away. On the plus side, pad Thai was pretty cheap and it's right across my apartment building.
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Lillian C.
There are a couple places in Kenmore and they are all pretty comparable. This one is close to Uburger, but it's located below ground level. It's a little weird walking down to this restaurant, but once inside it's pretty cozy. The waitress was very nice and was attentive. I ordered the Pad Khee-Mao and it was really good. It wasn't as spicy as some other places, but there were also a lot of vegetables in the dish. The portions are a little smaller than I am used to, but I think it's just how it is in Kenmore? I don't think I would really come back because there are a lot of other choices in the vicinity...
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Zachary D.
Probably one of the weakest places to get Pad Thai in the area. The environment was so-so, mixing live and fake fauna with dual fiLED flashing, mist spewing Buddhas and white tigers. Aside from the absurd decor the music was far from ambient, top 40 of the mid 2000s through the present droned on scratchily in the background through their taped up speakers. There was a distinct language barrier between myself and the individual waiting on us. Even with pointing at the menu's note of spice levels out dish did not come to the level of spice indicated, asking about this problem just led to further confusion. Not worth it IMO.
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Colleen W.
Not bad... cozy ambiance, decent food, decent service... portions weren't that generous, but the prices were alright. We asked our curries to be EXTRA SPICY (5 on their scale of 1-5), as nothing is ever really spicy enough for me. WOW was I blown away. It was so hot that I had to stop eating halfway through my dish!
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Kevin H.
Decently priced thai food but nothing special. The menu had a wide variety including different types of curry, phad Thai and some appetizers. The decorations were kind of tacky. The place itself is pretty small and it was completely empty when I went there. I ended up spending $20, ordering red duck curry and sharing two appetizers between two other people. The portions were quite good and I was satisfied with what I gor
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Ilana H.
My favorite thai place in Boston. Not only is it super reasonable, but it is also delicious. Their wonton soup (not really wonton soup) is AMAZING. It has this slight kick to it that just warms you up so well. The Pad Thai is the best I have found in Boston if you are feeling simple, and the mango chicken curry is just fab. I also love their pineapple fried rice (served in a real pineapple). Check it out!
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Travis M.
I discovered this place when I moved to the area a few months ago. I absolutely love it! The atmosphere and food are both excellent. I haven't had a dish I haven't liked.
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J H.
Thai Dish is a very quaint restaurant in Kenmore. We pop by for lunch every now and then. Price is reasonable to the portion and service.
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Elizabeth K.
This place was miles ahead of the Thai available in my usual haunts. It was below street level (and a lot of Boston reviewers seem to have an issue with that - not sure why), but the decor was charming, the service was friendly and relaxed, and the food was delicious! I had the chicken red curry, a spring roll, and two "butterflies" which is a kind of wonton wrapper filled with chicken and peanuts. Did I mention that it was delicious? I haven't tried anything else, but if the curry is that good, I'd bet the noodles are too. If I ever stay in Kenmore again, I would definitely return.
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Dave P.
This is the most underrated Thai restaurant in Boston! I have been eating here since they were in newbury st many years ago. I have been to every good Thai restaurant in the city, Thai food is my favorite, and this one is by far hands down the best!! Here are my recommendations: You have to get the pineapple fried rice! It is served in a hallowed out pineapple! They add soft cashews and raisins which is a great combo that for some reason most restaurants don't include. The pad Thai is a staple. Can't go wrong here. Get a side of peanut sauce and pour it on! The pad woosen is addictive! They as thin cellophane noodles that are the best in the city. I actually prefer these over the pad Thai Bc it doesn't leave you overly bloated... Unless of course you eat them as fast as I do! The butterflies are a unique app that are a most. I usually get both the steamed and and the fried but if I had to choose just once it would be the steamed. It is a little bag filled with beef and crushed peanuts. It is like a dumpling except far superior to any dumpling I've had. The chicken satay is pretty money too! Great chicken and peanut sauce that is more addictive than crack! The one slight knock is the ambiance. It is a hidden gem but I wish it was a little bigger space. Other than that... Highly recommend!
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Lizzy S.
We love everything about this restaurant! It's a cozy set-up with friendly, knowledgable staff. The location is also perfect, easy to find and right up top the Kenmore T station. But the main attraction is, of course, the food! We've tried probably 60% of their menu, and none have disappoint us! And so far our favorites include: tom kha kai, beef macadamia, three flavored fish, curry duck, kaeng ta lay and their green curry. haha i know those are probably to many favorites, but we just looove this place!
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Fred R.
I ordered the Pad Khee Mao for takeout. This place has a fun, mom-and-pop atmosphere when you walk in, VERY unpretentious. Decent prices, friendly staff, a good location right next to the Kenmore subway station, and really good (really spicy) Thai food make this one of my go-to spots in Downtown Boston.
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Chenkai L.
Very tasty thai food, this place is always quiet so its a good place to go for a casual date and have some privacy. You can request the spiciness of your food on a scale of 1-5. I am a spice fiend so I went with 5, which packed a punch but wasn't too overwhelming.
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Zoe Z.
This place is definitely under-rated, especially comparing to the next door Fin sushi place which has four stars. I ordered the pineapple fried rice and a seafood dish with jumbo shrimp. Both dishes were delicious.
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Anne-Margaret S.
Pretty basic Thai foods, nothing that made me want to go back. The chicken was extremely dry in my meal and not enough sauce at all on the whole meal itself. When going to pick up the food it smelt horrendous in the place and I was thankful I didn't decide to eat in there. I would go back for the noodles but definitely nothing else!
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Jeff M.
Below average but edible Thai food. On my latest visit I asked for my noodles spicy and the kitchen just dumped a bunch of red chili flakes on top of the soup.
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Asher M.
An excellent find. The food was good, fairly authentic by the American standard. I found the Massaman curry to be on the sweet side of what I expected and not as spicy as I generally like but still good. The Tom Kar Gai was excellent. Very well priced for both its location and quality. Service was attentive, although it took us a while to attract the host's attention to be seated. The decor is fun, but not completely polished. Two nice fish tanks and some very good flowers. Not very crowded despite its location (and the game that was just getting out).
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Ashley A.
Stopped in for lunch with my husband. While it's not the best Thai food we've ever had, it was not disappointing. The food was great, and the restaurant has a decent atmosphere. It's also super close to Kenmore, so it's really convenient to get to. We'd definitely stop here again some time!
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Madison F.
Stopped in here on a whim on our way to uburger...out of this world! The pad khee Mao with pork was the perfect size to split for a light meal, perfectly seasoned, warm...just delicious!
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Jackie B.
My favorite Thai place in Boston. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious!!! My go-to meal from them is the pad khee mao (drunken noodles). The BEST! They are always very friendly and provide great customer service, whether I'm eating in or getting take-out.
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C L.
While their other dishes aren't really anything to write home about, this place probably has the best Pad Thai I've ever tried. And trust me I've tried the pad thai from quite a few places. Best mix of salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy. The flavor and texture of the noodles is absolutely perfect, and while it's a little pricier than some other Thai restaurants close by they pack quite a lot of food into that small container.
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Jessica S.
My Thai place to go when I'm on BU east campus. I love their chicken pad thai especially because its reasonably priced for a college student. I also like their tom yum soup though I think thats a bit on the pricey side for a student though. I usually don't get anything else. They've got cute tacky decorations. Good and fairly fast service. They're good on take outs too.
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Halle R.
This place can be a little hit or miss depending on what you get. I had probably my best experience last night, so I'll review based on that. I got the green curry, and my dining partner got the chicken with peppers. We got the mango sticky rice for dessert. All were excellent and priced about the same as most other restaurants in the area (which is still a tad on the pricey side for what you're getting, in my personal opinion, but it's hard to fault one place for the whole market.) Something I like about Thai Dish is that usually they'll ask you how spicy you want your food, and their scale tops off at mouth-flamingly fireball spicy. I've never dined with anyone, even the most hardcore spicy-food lovers, who's thought that it wasn't spicy enough- but then again, if you're like me and prefer slightly less burning trauma to the mouth, you can order it less spicy. Everyone's happy. One caveat is I haven't found an appetizer here that I like enough to order again. Buyer beware on those.
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Monica B.
My girl friend and I, love, love, love, Thai Food. So this place sounded great. I'm giving them 2 stars because, to me, a great restaurant doesn't only have great food but, treats their customers well and try their best to accommodate to the reasonable requests. Keyword: reasonable. To be fair, the food was tasty. Chicken in Ginger and Chicken Yellow Curry was also delicious. For the records, my friend and I, are reasonable individuals. We have reasonable requests. So... It all started when we tried to order, my friend wanted Chicken in ginger sauce, the plate has peppers and she doesn't eat peppers so she asked if it could be substituted for broccoli, instead. That's when the bizarre behavior started, the waitress told us they couldn't substitute peppers for broccoli because, broccoli is more expensive and that they don't spend much money in peppers... really? Tacky much? Mind you, ALL the dishes in that section of the menu had the exact same price... My friend also asked, what can you substitute peppers with? And proceeded to tell her, what she doesn't eat to avoid being told those ingredients, the waitress proceeded to tell her, those are the only substitutions they have, exactly the ones my friend said she didn't eat. We asked for more time... We asked a second waitress, she tells us the same thing... then proceeds to tell us, if you want less chicken, maybe we can give you broccoli so we don't have to spend too much money in your plate... My friend asked for less chicken. Now, don't get me wrong, Restaurants aren't in business for giving away food but, word of mouth is a powerful thing and making loyal customers should be a priority to stay in business. These people didn't want to "lose" 50 cts in broccoli in one dish... and they didn't. However, they lost $25-$30 we would be spending if we went back... only thing is, we are not going back. So, I really hope those 50cts were worth it, to them.
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Kimberly T.
Crispy chicken pad thai. SO good. I live closeby and luckily they deliver (even to the South End) and my co-workers like Thai food. I'm sold. The staff is friendly and there's no huffiness at this great Kenmore Square location. You'll get a great meal, reasonably priced, with a nice glass of whatever you like and then be on your way, satiated and happy. Definitely make this a stop if you like Thai.
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Colline T.
My friends and I come here for lunch all the time. Sometimes the noodle tasted like left over. the most unhappy thing was last night when each of us only ordered a $8 noodle dish, in the end the waiter swipe $10.45 in everyone's credit card. I mean tip is supposed to given by GUESTs right?
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Jared H.
You might not guess from the look of it that is has amazing food, but the Thai food here is great. The restaurant has a cool fish tank in it and has unique thai decorations. My favorite thing here is their wonton soup. It is so unique and I have not had anything like it before. The soup is not your standard wonton soup in that it has a little spice to it. It balances a great combination of sweet and spicy along with great dumplings in it. I always order it everytime I come. I usually get their pad see ew and enjoy it. I have also tried the pad thai which i find to be ok. This place is definitely a hidden kenmore gem
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Sara M.
I was not expecting to eat Thai Pre-Red Sox, but i was pleasantly surprised My friend and I ordered spring rolls, pad thai, and massaman curry, and we stuffed ourselves silly While the food was awesome, I had to deduct a star because the service was so bad. There were only two other tables of diners in the place and we were ignored. Otherwise, this seems like a great place to get dinner if you have a little time to kill
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Cansu S.
I keep eating the same thing from Thai Dish: pad thai with duck. I always get it to go. It tastes really awesome! Restaurant is small and not fancy but food is really good.
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Alex S.
Visited on a Saturday night with two friends. We were seated immediately. They have a cool fish tank (my friend remarked that one of the fishes looked pregnant!) and the overall look is pretty neat. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Basil, which was covered in spinach, basil, and green pepper and garnished with red beet peels. The dish did not include rice, to my surprise, and the overall flavor could have benefited from more spice. A shaker of crushed red peppers would have been nice; I probably should've asked. The steam from the vegetables drained to the bottom of the dish and the chicken got slightly soggy. My friends enjoyed their meals, although one was left unappetized and wanted more. I'm definitely ordering something spicier next time, but I think my next experience will turn out better.
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Jonathan P.
I didn't like Thai food for the longest time...UNTIL my girlfriend brought my to this place. I don't know what I was thinking because the food here is amazing! Every time we come here there is no waitf or dining in or taking out. We aren't quite sure how this place is never that busy, because the food is outstanding! We take out from here quite a bit now. :) Fav dish: Pineapple fried rice and crab rangoons!
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Leila T.
My favorite lunch spot! Easy to overlook little restaurant with amazing Thai food and great prices. Under $9 for most entrees- my favorite dish is the pad khee-mao w/tofu. Veggies, basil, tofu and wide flat noodles. The place is very quaint, the service fast and friendly.
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Jaclyn S.
This place is easy and convenient to go to, not to expensive but not cheap $15/person. There food is good, many dishes have similar flavors but the standout are the: drunken chicken, chicken noodles, pineapple fried rice (come in a whole pineapple), and pad Thai is yummy. Very quick, simple service.
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Ross G.
Went here for lunch recently. Been here a few times before, the masaman curry is excellent (I get the tofu & veggie option) as is the chicken satay appetizer. The chicken satay is something I find a lot of the Boston places can't get right, but this place does. Go here!
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Sarah G.
Ya gotta love places that you only know exist because you see the glimmer or twinkle from their neon light "open" sign. This thai place is definitely semi hidden--well it is next to a boca grande and a u burger, so not really hidden I guess--but it is below all of those things, but if you do choose to go here, I promise you that this Thai Dish really does serve up a dish!! You are welcomed by aquariums full of fish and if you go at the awkward time Matt J. and I went (around 5pm) you may be the only people in there, but man do they have some of the best water service ever!!! We had been sitting outside at fenway all day and only dreamed and water and thai dish your water service was spot on. We split their shrimp shu mai which were pretty good, but not the best I've ever had, but then we got their pad kee mao noodle dish and those noodles were incredible. I don't know what they do to make those wide noodles taste so heavenly, but they were awesome. And in that sauce too wow. Too bad the pork in that dish tasted a little overcooked and a little overly chewy. But their house specialty mango curry comes with HUGE pieces of curry in it and it is the exact right consistency. Pairing that with their tofu was pretty much a perfect dish. Too bad again that rice was not included!! $1.50 for some steamed white rice is just a lot, especially when rice is SO cheap to buy in bulk....Definitely one of my pet peeves when places charge me for something that should be coming with my dish I ordered, but you can't have everything!! The flavor here almost made up for that, so 3.5 stars it is :-)
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David M.
Great food thats inexpensive and comes fast from very friendly servers. The soup I got (had an assortment of seafood in it) was the perfect thing for a windy chilly day. I will be back here quite a few times through out the winter, since I haven't found a fenway area pho.
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Alyssa J P.
Pretty decent Thai food, good for a day when I'm not up for making lunch (like today) and want to go out for a bite instead of eating in. I liked their tofu better than Nud Pub (although I'm still not convinced it's vegan) and their curry was just as creamy and flavorful. However, I felt that there wasn't enough sauce on the plate, and I had some rice at the end that was feeling lonely without any curry to sop up. The mango curry was delicious, I enjoyed getting the fresh fruit instead of standard yellow curry veggies.
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Su-Yee L.
Happened upon this restaurant after playing darts at Cornwall's and was pleasantly surprised. Not only did they have incredibly fat goldfish (they were cute but also looked as if they had each eaten a tennis ball!) but the food was above average and decently priced. My crispy chicken pad kee mao ($8.95) was delicious, the crispy chicken incredibly tender and well-seasoned. But man, the dish itself was much spicier than other thai places I've been to in Boston! The bf really enjoyed his red curry although it was annoying to find out the extra charge for rice (what?!) and everyone else in our group also seemed to enjoy their meals. Plus the portions are pretty large so I got to eat leftovers the next morning, yum. Definitely willing to eat here next time I'm around Kenmore.
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Jen S.
Went here the other day. It's nothing special. The people are REALLY nice, but the food is bland for the price. Maybe it's what i ordered. it's nice of them to give free wontons to waiting, hungry appetizer, but it's unfortunate those wontons have shrimp in them :( :( - it's shrimp and chicken) I had the cashew chicken- very unflavorful (forgive me chef!). My husband had the Bangkok fried rice (I think) and we were pretty much in a consensus of "Meh! We've experienced muchhh bettahhhh" FYI the bathroom is pretty much in their back room and the lights are on the OUTSIDE- wtf??? Can you imagine having a diarrhea fit thanks to their food (haha kidding, this place has good quality, non human sickening food - at least I hope!) and then somebody turns off the light while you're on the toilet??? SO DUMB. one more time "MEH!"
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Rachel L.
I used to go to Thai Dish a lot in college, but after revisiting it recently, I was fairly disappointed. The decor isn't great (slightly dingy) and the restaurant itself is hidden (down a staircase in Kenmore Square). I tried the yellow curry and the tofu pad thai. It was only okay - a bit bland. Perhaps my expectations were too high. Maybe I will go back, but I wouldn't recommend it to others.
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Jenny U.
I love Thai Dish, and it was one of the few (only?) reason(s) that I was sad about moving out of my tiny Kenmore Square undergrad-infested apartment. I've enjoyed everything I've ever eaten here- crab fried rice, pad see ew (sp?), drunken chicken, veggie soup, standard pad thai (really the best pad thai ever- never goopy or bland, always perfect), crispy chicken, and my newly aquired favorite, their chicken noodles soup. Saw the nice lady having it for lunch when I walked in to order take out, and knew it would be good if the LADY was eating it. The broth is the best part, but the vaguely poached-like chicken was also soft and yummy, and they kindly put the noodles and sprouts in a separate container for my trip home. Only thing sad about Thai Dish is that they do not deliver- but maybe it's because they're too small an operation. Sometimes I order from places that are closer to my new place when I don't feel like a hike to Kenmore or annoying waits for the T, but I'm always disappointed.
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Anna L.
I ordered from Thai Dish via DiningIn. The food arrived on time, a bit early even. This was a very good surprise since usually delivery times for the Boston area are always the longest. I tried the vegetable soup and the salmon salad. The soup had a lot of whole, tasty veggies in it and the broth was exquisite. The salmon salad was presented in an original way and tasted delicious. All the food was still warm when it arrived, which is rarely the case for most restaurants. I'm definitely going to order from there again and will update then. So far, so good.
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Mabel N.
I order take out from them since I work around the area. Love LOVE their Seafood Pad Thai. Most Thai place will only give you 3 shrimp (MAX) for a seafood Pad thai....Thai Dish give you 5-6 PLUS a few pieces of Scallops. The noodles were very tasty! This one of the best Thai restaurant in the Fenway/Brookline area. Will come back for more.
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Elisabet S.
This place is horrible! Bad service and experience! Please do not bother going to this place, it's not worth it!
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Eddie Y.
"Possibly the most delicious Pad Thai" I found this restaurant through Honolulu Yelp friend Liz T who once mentioned that this Pad Thai could be her choice for her last meal on earth. I was so curious by this statement I had to put it on my vacation list. She also mentioned it was a "hole in the wall" so my thought was it is probably like a lot of the Thai restaurants I visit here in Honolulu. We were on our way to the MFA to see the El Greco to Velazquez exhibit and my motto is good food makes a museum visit that much more pleasant. The restaurant was plain and inviting with three large well-stocked fish tanks and for a moment, I thought I was in a sushi bar but no raw fish here. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. The menu is very extensive and featured Thai dishes we do not normally find in Hawaii Thai restaurants and I wanted to try it all! We started with the beef satay, which had a great grill flavor, and really did not the accompanying sauce. Next, green papaya salad is my must have with grilled meats its sweet, tangy and crunch are a perfect pairing. And of course last but not least my reason for dining here the Pad Thai. At first glance, it looked a lot different from the Pad Thai served at most restaurants in Hawaii, more of a chocolate color than the mostly red versions but my first bite told me what Liz T had loved so much. This was so delicious and fresh tasting clearly the best Pad Thai I have ever had. Affordable and delicious what could be better? The only problem is I live way too far away from this restaurant! (July 10, 2008 Thursday)
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Michele G.
I dropped by on a Thursday night as a lone diner and was seated by the fish tank. I don't know what kind of fish is in that tank, but I think it wants to kill itself. It's a weird fish with a huge nubby forehead that stares at you, it's the only one in the tank, and it swims into the class constantly. It's weird and really ugly, and while it was funny, I tried not too look at it, even though I could feel it staring. (shivers) The food was great, though. I ordered the pad see ew and it came to the table in less than 10 minutes. Very tasty. But if I go back, I can't sit next to that fish!
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Beth G.
I dig Thai Dish! Even though the ambiance is...lacking...to put it nicely, it has enough kitch to get you through. The fish have been mentioned and yes, I agree - i was HORRIFIED by the 2 sad knobby headed fish that are separated from the rest of the fish. More than that, the little lanterns that hang from the fire extinguisher spigots led me to believe that if there were a fire in that basement, we would all burn to a crisp. But Beth, you said you DIG Thai Dish - oh yes, I did. The food was fantastic. I deducted a star due to the ambiance flaws. I ordered the Thai iced tea, the fresh rolls with shrimp and the shrimp pad see ew and all three were great! No crowd, no wait, good service. If you don't take your left overs to go, they give you a bit of a scowl. We explained that we were going to the Red Sox game, and she moved on. My friend that i went with said that last time they offered to keep her left overs in the fridge and she could come back after the game...hum...thats a LOT of pressure.
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Hitoshi U.
The taste is different from the genuine. First, every foods I tried are too sweet. Second, the genuine is more spicy. Third, the genuine uses more kind of ingredients.
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Ryan M.
We ordered takeout and the restaurant seemed clean when we went to pick it up. The food was excellent, we ordered two entrees and two appetizers and liked everything. My only complaint was that everything was a little too salty. Other than that, I'd definitely go back again.
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Julie C.
Not the worst Thai food I've I've tried, but definitely not the best. If you are in Kenmore, and are craving Thai, go for it. But if you're up for a walk, Chili Duck on Boylston is pretty good.
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Tater M.
Great spicy and sweet noodle soup, low prices. Really wanted to try their mango sticky rice (they have it!). I have also met the what seems to be their now famous funny-looking tropical fish with the gigantic tumor-ish forehead, it was definitely creepy/humorous to be seated next to the tank, it will stare at you quite gloomily. Especially if you eat seafood. Just kidding. Their beef dish with rice was kinda sad looking, and small portions. The noodle soup was yummy and had lots of deliciously cooked squid rings (cooked just right, still bouncy). I wished it was more spicy than sweet though. Overall nice ambiance.
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Long V.
It was a rainy day so we decide to go to eat Thai for lunch. Going there before, I understood that it was not fantastic Thai food, but average. However a combination of the food and service today was horrific enough to make me say never again. You rationalize that a restaurant that is average in food would excel in service, but sadly not Thai Dish. That day the food and service was average. Nothing rude or out of the ordinary. We asked for our bill, which came out to $34 and some change, paid $40. We then got ready to leave, being in the restaurant for about 30 mins. However, an issue came up. The issue was over tip, 20 cents to be exact. We were told that it was MANDATORY to give 15-20%. I was dumb struck. Now I understand that tipping is customary and I always tip well, but this was a first for me. At this point, the service went from average to rude. I will leave it at that. I recommend Noodle street just up the street.
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Heegs a.
I Iike the place. One of the trifecta eatery (Fin's and U-Burger being the other) in that building. Yes, there are other Thai places that may have better food and service in Boston, but I think this place deserves the recognition. Rod Dee and Brown Sugar Cafe are also excellent Tahi places. The server lady (owner?) sometimes looks like she hates life and wants to drown herself in that cool, glowing fish tank, but she bring me the food and she bring me the water, so can't complain too much. I usually go for the Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, which by the way has been on the "weekly special" pages of the menu ever since the beginning. Still it's very yummy. TRY IT. go ahead. no, really. try it.
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Jamie G.
Very helpful waitstaff, and the food was delicious. Warning: when you ask for spicy food, you get SPICY food!
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Asha H.
This is your "get the job done" carry-out Thai place. Their chicken pad thai isn't too greasy (I'm looking at you 9 Tastes) or too bland. The decor is not great, so I would only do sit-down for a very casual, friendly meal. One of the last times I ate there, there was a very sad, struggling fish in the aquarium. I think they've since worked that out. :-/ All in all, it's a solid option if you happen to be in Kenmore Square.
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A R.
I came here with three friends for a celebratory meal after taking our last finals for the semester (about a month ago). It was about 9:30pm on a Thursday night. We decided to try Thai Dish because all of us have been to most of the restaurants in the Kenmore/Fenway/BU area. A couple of my friends were really looking to celebrate and so they ordered a bottle of pinot grigio for the table - a strange move considering the type of restaurant that Thai Dish is but nonetheless they did it anyway. We were sitting close to the bar/desk area so we heard some yelling from there. A few minutes later, our server came back to tell us that they do not sell pinot grigio by the bottle (it's on the drink menu sitting on the table?). No big deal, so we just settled for glasses. When our wine arrived, one sip and everyone said that it was terrible. One of my friends inferred that it was probably from a box, which is probably why they couldn't sell us a bottle. But then again, what did we expect for such a place? BUT more importantly, the food. I ordered a spicy pad kee mao - flat noodles, chicken, chili-garlic sauce, peppers, onions and asian basil. It was okay, there was good flavor and it was definitely spicy enough since I asked for extra spicy. However, there was a small portion of my noodles that was almost cold....made me think it was reheated....but they wouldn't....would they? My friends enjoyed their food - two got curries and one had a pad thai. They didn't have the almost cold issue that I did. Thai Dish is a tiny; there isn't much space. However, I wish they had space enough for at least the server to move around. Our server's apron caught onto and knocked over the little carnation vase that was on the tables. Some of it got on my friend so I grabbed my napkin to help her, while my other friend tried to clean up water dripping over the table. Our server didn't realized this happened and kept walking. But the owner? or manager? just stood behind the bar/desk area and watched us clean up and didn't offer us any napkins or help. How courteous. I probably won't sit down for a meal again but maybe take out, let's hope that the food turns out to be hot.
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Julie R.
Delicious pad Thai! Generous lunch portion with lots of green onion, mild on the eggs and good amount of peanuts and sprouts. One of the better ones I've had. The standard size comes with chicken and shrimp for $6.95. It also allowed me leftovers for another meal. Along with the lunch specials they offer 2 single appetizers for $1.50. I requested the crab rangoon and spring roll. When it arrived it was a salad, when I told the server girl I ordered a different one she went back to get the right order. In the mean time, my pad Thai was brought over, as I stated above it was very good. Half way through, my correct appetizer made its way to another table then they said it wasn't theirs, so then she brought it to me. It wasn't very busy so why all the confusion. The appetizers were OK. Typical Chinese crab rangoon and the rolls were the same. If the service was on point this would be 4 stars cause the pad Thai was really good but because of the mix-ups its 3 stars.
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Allison S.
I've actually only ordered take out from here but the pad thai is really really good. It's ready quickly, but the people who work there are kind of rude (they're also really stingy with their sauces). I have to say its never been crowded when I've gone in to pick up my food but the gloomy decor of the place doesn't exactly scream come on in! At least the food is great
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Bernard F.
I'm a fan for sure, but mostly because of the price and location. Cheaper than most of the other Thai places in Boston, and never crowded, as in, empty most of the time. I usually get some Pad See Ew, and ask for extra sauce. Probably tough to mess this one up, but hey, they get it right and it's cheaper than most other places.
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Sarah B.
Favorite Thai place in Boston. I was not expecting much when I walked in, but I've had a great experience every time. I usually order a dish that I think is called drunken chicken (not to be confused with drunken noodle): it has ground chicken and green beans. The green beans are really fresh and perfectly cooked, and the dish has just the right amount of spice. They will adjust the level of spiciness for you if you ask. My husband usually orders some kind of curry, and he has never been disappointed. The tom yum soup is also especially good. On the whole, their food tends to be less sweet than other Thai places I've been--I think this means it is closer to authentic Thai. That's probably not to everyone's taste. But in the several times I have been there with groups of 4-6, no one has been disappointed! The prices and service are comparable to other Thai places in the city.
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Lynette C.
My boyfriend and I went a few months ago around 5pm on a Friday and the place was completely empty. The waiter had a huge smile on his face and was very attentive, perhaps bordering on too attentive as my water glass was barely empty for a moment for he promptly refilled it. We began with the Spring Rolls, which were flavorful, fresh, and hot. My boyfriend ordered the Tamarind Duck and I chose my old standby, the Chicken Pad Thai. My bf didn't like the way the duck was cooked, but I thought it was perfect, so we switched dishes. The pad thai was moist and tasty with huge portions. The duck was a mix of sweet and spicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I can still remember how pleasing the taste was. I'm planning to visit Boston again soon just to try that duck again.
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Kelli W.
So, I just ordered delivery to help me through a long night of work. I ordered the yellow curry chicken, brown rice and veggie spring rolls. Overall, the food was good. The chicken was very well prepared, not over or under cooked...even after the typical delivery delay. The spring rolls were also very good. The only reason it gets 3 stars as opposed to 4 is that I ordered with medium spice and it was more like mild. At most Thai places, you say medium and it has a very nice kick to it. This one did not. I may try again with a higher level of spice are re-rate.
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A P.
I think my boyfriend summed up Thai Dish perfectly when he said it's just like Chinese takeout. Thai Dish's food tastes exactly like a Thai version of Chinese takeout. Not that that's a bad thing. I ordered the pineapple fried rice, which was basic fried rice with egg, pineapple, raisins, and cashews. It was simple and just greasy enough to have that grease-flavor that I love about fried rice, without making the rice limp or drippy. Besides the basic ingredients, I didn't taste any more seasoning. My boyfriend complained that his chicken pad thai was bland, but he said he'd be willing to try something else from there. Both of us liked our Thai Iced Teas, which is pretty hard to screw up, though I thought its orange hue was a bit too deep and looked like someone plopped a drop or two of food dye into the glass. It tasted great but looked a bit odd. When I went to pick up the order, they had it ready promptly. I noticed a very, very strong smell of fish sauce in the restaurant that was unappetizing and kind of gross. They should invest in a better vent fan for their kitchen! Thai Dish isn't nearly as good as Brown Sugar Cafe, nor is their menu as extensive, but if you want cheap Thai takeout and you're too lazy to walk the extra few blocks to Noodle Street, Thai Dish works.
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Liz T.
I'm truly, madly, deeply in love with Thai food. As a former BU student and Comm Ave resident, I've frequented every Thai restaurant within a 10-block radius of the Charles River. Thai Dish is my favorite of them all. Like a first love, the Pad Thai is just unforgettable--I'm salivating on my keyboard by the mere thought of it. This is what perfect looks and tastes like. It's even better than the one at Brown Sugar (which used to be my #1 but is now a distant #2). The Pad See Ew is another winner, but it's not for garlic haters--the dish is so potent you'll need to brush your teeth 3 times before bed. All of the curries are incredibly delicious--I can't get enough of the Panang, which has an orgy of flavors. Make sure you get a Thai Iced Tea to wash your food down. Not a lot of people know about this place because it's in a basement tucked in Kenmore Square, but everyone I've brought here has loved me more for it. It's wicked inexpensive, too. P.S. Don't mistake the Thai Dish on Newbury Street for this one--different restaurant, different food (i.e. you'll be sorry!).
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Diana L.
There is this supermarket called Foodland in a town about 30 minutes away from where my parents live in Thailand. Growing up, we'd drive into town to get groceries on Sunday, and while our parents were shopping, my sister and I would have lunch at the little cafe in the front of the store. For years, my meal of choice was a glass of iced Ovaltine, toast with jam, and a big plate of Thai macaroni. When I saw "Thai Macaroni" on the lunch menu at Thai Dish today, I'll admit I was skeptical. Who knows what kind of mangled insult-to-my-childhood mess they're serving as Thai macaroni? I scanned the menu many times, but my eyes kept wandering back... Holding my breath, I ordered the Thai Macaroni. The next 15 minutes could have been a Calgon commercial. The flavors in this dish were so like the ones I savored growing up, that I felt like I'd been transported back to Foodland. It might be an acquired taste, it might not please everyone, but for whatever nostalgic reasons, it tasted wonderful to me. I also ordered a side of som tam (green papaya salad). For being thousands and thousands of miles away from Thailand, their som tam is actually pretty decent. I like my gp salad pounded a little harder with more chili, more peanuts, more spices and tiny black crabs, but for the macaroni experience, I'll give this place 5 stars.
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Ting Ting L.
I swear by the pad see yew at Thai Dish. I've tried at least 20 Thai restaurants and Thai Dish has THE best pad see yew. Located conveniently in the intersection between Beacon and Comm Ave (right by Kenmore station), Thai Dish is hidden downstairs and is usually not too crowded. The place has a homey, cozy feelings and a great fish tank. I order take out from here frequently and it rarely take more than 10-15 minutes. All the rice and noodle dishes are great, especially pad thai, pad khee mao, pad see yew, and Thai dish fried rice (if you like something on the spicy side).
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Danny L.
Started with seafood soup, which had plenty of seafood and tasted great, and also had beef satay, which was as good as I've had. We had the mussel mania dish, which was excellent. It had a lot of mussels and were very tender and enjoyable. We also had a spicy sea bass dish, and it was cooked perfectly too. On an underwhelming day in Boston, this restaurant was a good way to end it.
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Jessica J.
Yumm. Thai Dish is definitely my favorite Thai place north of NYC. The service is always great, and I've never had a dish there that I didn't like. All of their vegetables are fresh, and that adds a nice touch to their delicious curries. The pad see ew is also really yummy-- I think i've had it with every type of protein, and you can't beat the sweet and juicy shrimp. My fiance loves the fried rices, and has had the Crispy Chicken dish, which was also really tasty. You really can't go wrong here!
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J S.
Good duck curry, nice and spicy! Chicken yellow curry was good as well. Thai coffee was to die for. Not a fan of being charged for rice though.
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Kristina M.
Wow - the food here is just amazing! Very authentic, well spiced, fresh food - definitely one of the best Thai-experiences I've had! The decor and lighting is awful though, plus the have radio as background (and who wants to hear radio adds at high volume when dining?), and they have these little smell-radiators that are supposed to smell nice and fresh, but make you feel like you're in a bathroom... The fish-tanks are nice, but the noise, the smell and the lighting completely spoil it. One star off, and I would recommend it for take-out only. Update: went again the other night and avoided sitting next to the smell-radiator, which made the dining experience sooo much better. Music was nice this time, too. And the food is to-die-for!
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jon s.
Thai dish has exceptional thai food, Ive eaten in at least 25 different thai places and thai dish is in the top 2... pad thai is awesome and the curry is top notch...
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Sean J.
I swear by this place as one of the best Thai food places in boston. They have always provided me with excellent service with great quality food. I go there often enough they know what I like in my food and have always catered to my likings. Ii've tried over 20 different dishes on here and have always tasted so good. Their atmosphere is quaint and small, but always playing the best soft rock that fits in so well. Just thinking of this place makes me want to eat some :) You rock!
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Andrew P.
Thai Dish is my favorite Thai place in close proximity to my workplace. Definitely go there when the Sox aren't in town or else it's packed with fans who order "Pad Thai" because "that's what you get at a Thai restaurant right?". The food is great and they are super welcoming to vegans and they make just about anything vegan friendly. They also fill your water glass promptly.
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Katherine J.
I don't get all the good reviews?? I came here as part of my quest to eat Tofu Massaman Curry with Brown Rice at every thai place I can go in the city. To be fair, I had this dish twice here - about a month apart. Both times were takeout. I was not impressed. It was mostly liquid, with lots of onions and a couple of potatoes. No carrots or any other veggie. Also, I didn't like the flavor. It was not good. I prefer Nud Pob's massaman to this by far. Another gripe about this place is the incense. Serious foodies know that you never have smells that can interfere with the food in the restaurant (this was an issue on an episode of top chef season 2 I believe with scented candles). I love incense but not with my thai food. I've had the massaman twice and it's honestly the worst I've had. You guys all love the Pad Thai so maybe I will have that but it will have to be carry out as to not compete with the incense. So don't have the massman here but I'm open to suggestions for other dishes (a girl can't eat massaman every day!)
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Andrew R.
Seriously, seriously disappointing. With the rather good Thaitation nearby (a little ways south) I would put this in the "definitely avoid" category. Not just indifferent, but actually bad food (though prompt and inexpensive) makes this a place impossible to recommend in any way. I got take out, hoping for a delicious friday meal. I went for what is usually my favorite thai dish, the Matsamun curry (sometimes called Massamun). I received a metal foil take-out rectangle with plastic top, and started drooling until I opened the package. Let's begin the breakdown: For a curry, there was extremely little sauce in the package. By the end of my meal, there was still a sizeable amount of rice but I had already sopped up all of the sauce, chicken and veggies. The taste was bland and boring with barely any spice or flavor. Normally a very tasty dish bursting with curry paste and nuttiness had none of these things. A little creaminess was present, and the foods were all there (chicken, onion, potato) but no spices, and no bite whatsoever. Finally, the actual BAD parts (yes, plural) of the meal. First, undercooked - scratch that - UNcooked onions. going through a meal that is already... delicate at best, biting into an uncooked onion destroyed my tastebuds. most of the onions were fine, but there were two or three bites in there that were painful surprises. Not knowing whether any given bite was going to be okay made it all the worse. The potatoes weren't awful, but they were definitely overdone, and not a terribly pleasant addition to the meal. And it wasn't just me, my friend had their pineapple fried rice, which was similarly tasteless. It seemed that they had taken regular crappy chinese restaurant fried rice and tossed a few chunks of pineapple in. Once again, no flavor. For take-out, there was nothing extraordinary nor bad about their service. It worked, we got our stuff, it wasn't too expensive. But if you're in the neighborhood, looking for something a little more exotic, grab sushi from Fin's, or Indian from India Quality, or head down a little south of Fenway to find Thaitation. All of these are much better choices.
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Scott W.
Delicious authentic Thai at a bargain price! Not a big space but excellent service. Pad Kheen Mao (sp?) was great and the Thai dish spring rolls with black sauce are a must too. It's kind of a little whole in the wall, but Thai Dish is definitely worth it. Very affordable and delicious!
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Alex S.
I wasn't sure about eating in a place called Thai Dish while in a basement. However, the food is great. You'll always find hearty portions for low prices. I've only been in for lunch, but there have always been seats available and service is speedy. It's perfect for a quick lunch in Kenmore. The best item on the menu (if only for it's name) is the Seafood Orgy. I was a sucker for the title and tried the spicy dish of shrimp, scallops, calimari, and fish for 7 or 8 bucks. All of the seafood was incredibly fresh and tender, but the overall meal was a little too spicy for me. However, you don't get to tell too many people that you'd like to have on orgy without getting a few weird looks, so thank you Thai Dish for that freedom.
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Deb C.
I love this place for lunch. It's near my office. But I would not go here for a special dinner, or go out of my way to get here. I love the pad see-ew, and also the hote thai tea. yum!!
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David V.
I work in the area and I have eaten here a few times. The first two times I had the Pad Thai for lunch. It is decent, but not the best Pad Thai out there. The portions are good and the food seems fresh. I had dinner here recently and I ordered the mango fried rice. The flavors and spices were perfect, the chicken and rice were tasty, the mango was fresh, but...the carrots and peas were clearly from a BAG! That is ridiculous! They put all of this effort into carving vegetables for pretty garnishes, yet they cannot even use FRESH VEGGIES in their dishes? I also ordered some veggie spring rolls, which were decent. Overall, there are better Thai restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, after my dinner experience with the bagged/frozen vegetables, I don't think I'll be too likely to return here. I will add that the service is always friendly and attentive.
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Ellie P.
This is the second Thai Dish in Boston, so don't be confused. The other one is on Newbury Street. This one is in the basement, below a camera store, so you'll probably walk past it a few times before you get there. I got take-out, so I can't speak to the service, but the Rama Thai Garden was awesome, with a delicious sauce, a wide range of vegetables, and tons of chicken. Too bad they don't have one of these in SF.
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Fred L.
The curry was not spectacular, but the pad see-ew is to die for.
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Haley S.
My first Thai food, my favorite Thai food. Great food whether it's take out or eaten in the restaurant--the staff are friendly and attentive. Food is well priced/pretty cheap for ABSOLUTE DELICIOUSNESS. I always get the Pad See-uw and brings friends and relatives there when they visit the city. Everything I've sampled has been great, from appetizers to entrees. Go there, have great Thai. Enjoy!
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Vonda B.
Seriously, FAVORITE THAI PLACE IN TOWN! I love coming here. If I weren't so lazy, I'd probably be here at least once a week. I've been coming here for years and they practically know my order and my friend's order by heart. They are so friendly and attentive (I don't think my water glass gets dry very often, if at all). Their pad thai is so delicious and I love love love their crab rangoon and sweet sauce. My friend loves their krathong thong appetizer, too, and their cashew chicken gets rave reviews as well. This place is a complete hole in the wall, actually hole in the basement! But it's a great find and if I ever leave Boston, I know this will be top of the list of places I'd miss most. Definitely give them a try!
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Becky M.
I can't really speak for lots of the food on the menu as I always get the pad thai. I've had both chicken and vegetable and both were great. Take out is always ready when you get there and it's a cute little restaurant to sit in if you have time. In the back they have a fish tank with seahorses that are pretty big and fascinating to watch. They also have a lot of other tropical fish in large tanks. The food isn't too expensive and very good, I don't really know enough about Thai food to say if it's authentic or not but it is enjoyable.
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nudang l.
The food was grat. Their serving portion was quite big though but worth it! I love their caveman chicken and their noodle soup. Love it!
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Julie N.
We don't get thai much but when we do, we order it from here. The pad thai is always really good and they have a "healthy" list on their menu that features fresh veggies and chicken that i LOVE. The spring rolls are good, the chicken satay is a little too spicy but still good with their peanut sauce, overall we've always been happy.
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AccioSoyMilk ..
This place didn't look all that promising from the outside, as it's at the basement level. The inside was rather dark and a little cramped. A friend foodie of mine wanted to try it out. The service was similar to other Thai restaurants in the area, with servers jumping to fill your water when the glasses were only half empty. Had the standard fried rice and chicken satay, neither of which made a very big impression. It didn't taste bad, but it didn't taste exceptionally good either. My dining companions were not impressed. The problem came later, at 3 AM in the morning, when I woke up in pain. Normally when I eat bad food, the effect is either within an hour or the next morning. Waking up in the middle of the night to deal with an upset stomach was not how I wanted to spend early Tuesday morning.
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Hannah M.
So good! After a day of run-around at BU due to a recent grad. school acceptance, my husband and I were STARVING and Thai Dish had outdoor seating and looked pretty good. We were totally wowed by the food despite the "hole in the wall" appearance of the restaurant. Months later, we moved to the area and can't wait to eat at Thai Dish again - the veggies were crisp and fresh, the sauces were seasoned to perfection and the meats were lean and tender.
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lulu l.
I'm surprised by the comments about the (bad) service at Thai Dish. The waitresses are very nice and attentive each time I've dined there since it's usually not at all crowded. The food is very good and spicy! Favorites include the pad khee mao, spicy tofu (with colorful crisp veggies), drunken chicken and the paneng curry.
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I D.
Sure, this place is in the basement, and yeah, sometimes it smells funny...but it is really, really good. I've eaten at the restaurant and the service was great. I've taken out, and the food is just as good as dining in. They also have great names for their dishes such Volcanic Eruption, and Seafood Orgy (which I've had, and it was amazing...if you know what I mean).
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stephanie p.
Thai Dish has the best thai food in boston. I have frequented Thai Dish for the past 3 years and they have yet to disappoint me. Everything from the Pad Woo Sen to the curries are amazing. The waitstaff are very friendly and sweet. I would recommend for everyone to try this place out.
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IK L.
I'm from LA, so I've had my share of authentic Thai food. To date, I think this is the best Thai food in Boston. Brown Sugar kind of americanizes their food, so it's kind of bleh. There used to be one on newbury, but it closed. me and my friend were devastated..we ate here religiously. but then we found that it reopened even closer to the BU campus, and it was like heaven! pricing is so-so. its' pretty steep for a thai place especially when you can go to nud pob for the same dishes, but i just eat there for lunch instead.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Michael R.
I like how this is next to my dorm. I come from a Cali asian neighborhood and this is pretty much as close as it can get as a Family Thai restaurant. Its very authentic and tasted very good. I fell in love with their Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, especially since it is very different from the rest, but so good. I also got the Tom Yum Koong soup and Pa Nang curry. All in generous servings and good. You can't compare this to other higher end thai restaurants because it's family oriented, which makes it great. It sticks to its traditional menu. Extra points for the very friendly staff and service :)
(4)Young P.
I went here for the first time here yesterday for lunch and i was really impressed with their food. I really love duck so I ordered the duck noodle soup. I liked the soup and although the portion was a lot smaller than other restaurants it did fill me up. The duck was okay but my standard for duck is pretty high so I think you should stay away from ordering ducks if you have high expectations like me. My fiance ordered the drunken chicken noodle and this dish was very delicious. Again, the portion was smaller than average but it was just enough to satisfy your hunger. I'm not sure how they did it, but it was super flavorful and perfectly cooked.I highly recommend this dish. Price was very reasonable and the staff members were very attentive and nice. Interior design was not the best looking so i wouldn't recommend this place as your first date sort of site.
(3)Audrey C.
This place has been consistent in every aspect every time I've been here. Nothing too special but a good place to go if you just want your Thai fix without spending too much. The restaurant is usually pretty empty so you always get seated right away. You can always call them and order take out as well! I always order the pad Thai and they always give a heaping amount that I have to take some to go. The pad Thai is pretty standard, and worth the $9. I always ask for the hot sauce as well, gives it a little more flavor. The Thai iced tea is good as well! Last they my friend ordered it they made part of the straw casing into a rose, very cute!
(3)Angela Y.
Been here twice and both times were about the same to me...it hit the spot, but that's about it. Last time I got the pork belly lunch as a take out and while the pork belly was delicious and crunchy, the meal had only the meat and white rice, the end. And while lunch specials are typically not that extravagant, most at least throw some veggies for some balance. Today I got the green curry and asked for very very mild (They said they had no way of making it not spicy at all, so I asked for more coconut milk to be added instead) and they did great in that aspect! It hit just enough kick to let me know I'm eating curry, but otherwise the flavor was mild. However, I did find that sprinkling some sugar on top added to the whole thing and if I have to start fixing the flavors myself, I begin to feel neutral about the meal. My friends ordered the Pad Thai and they were happy with the meal, the Crispy Chicken Pad Thai was definitely delicious! Why 3 stars? Portions are small compared to other Thai meals I've had for the same price (about $8-$10 for the chicken, pork, or vegetarian meals) and my friend ordered a hot tea which tasted strangely sour. When he asked for a bit of cream to mix in we found that the milk coagulated, yes YOU HEARD RIGHT, coagulated...AKA did not mix in the tea at all and you could see specks floating in the tea, that was honestly so weird and gross. Always ordered Thai-ice tea, just to be safe in the future!
(3)Emily S.
This place serves basically unmemorable Thai food. I had mango curry, which wasn't particularly good. But the Thai iced tea was pretty good! The service was fine - one of the people at my table requested their ice tea to be remade without milk, and the server happily obliged.
(3)Inna C.
party of 3 of us went last night and really did love it, i think the reason I'm reviewing is because the service was great. the CRAB RANGOON was thick and delicious TONS OF VEGETARIAN OPTIONS-- got the RAMA GARDEN in an amazing peanut sauce (with tofu). Servers were Super nice and attentive, will definitely be back for some good thai and service
(5)FoodSnob B.
Service was quick and the workers were very friendly but all in all, food was below average. I ordered the pad Thai which was low on sauce and just tasted like flat rice noodles with a bit of sauce. I probably won't be returning as Pho Basil is just a bit further away. On the plus side, pad Thai was pretty cheap and it's right across my apartment building.
(2)Lillian C.
There are a couple places in Kenmore and they are all pretty comparable. This one is close to Uburger, but it's located below ground level. It's a little weird walking down to this restaurant, but once inside it's pretty cozy. The waitress was very nice and was attentive. I ordered the Pad Khee-Mao and it was really good. It wasn't as spicy as some other places, but there were also a lot of vegetables in the dish. The portions are a little smaller than I am used to, but I think it's just how it is in Kenmore? I don't think I would really come back because there are a lot of other choices in the vicinity...
(3)Zachary D.
Probably one of the weakest places to get Pad Thai in the area. The environment was so-so, mixing live and fake fauna with dual fiLED flashing, mist spewing Buddhas and white tigers. Aside from the absurd decor the music was far from ambient, top 40 of the mid 2000s through the present droned on scratchily in the background through their taped up speakers. There was a distinct language barrier between myself and the individual waiting on us. Even with pointing at the menu's note of spice levels out dish did not come to the level of spice indicated, asking about this problem just led to further confusion. Not worth it IMO.
(2)Colleen W.
Not bad... cozy ambiance, decent food, decent service... portions weren't that generous, but the prices were alright. We asked our curries to be EXTRA SPICY (5 on their scale of 1-5), as nothing is ever really spicy enough for me. WOW was I blown away. It was so hot that I had to stop eating halfway through my dish!
(3)Kevin H.
Decently priced thai food but nothing special. The menu had a wide variety including different types of curry, phad Thai and some appetizers. The decorations were kind of tacky. The place itself is pretty small and it was completely empty when I went there. I ended up spending $20, ordering red duck curry and sharing two appetizers between two other people. The portions were quite good and I was satisfied with what I gor
(4)Ilana H.
My favorite thai place in Boston. Not only is it super reasonable, but it is also delicious. Their wonton soup (not really wonton soup) is AMAZING. It has this slight kick to it that just warms you up so well. The Pad Thai is the best I have found in Boston if you are feeling simple, and the mango chicken curry is just fab. I also love their pineapple fried rice (served in a real pineapple). Check it out!
(5)Travis M.
I discovered this place when I moved to the area a few months ago. I absolutely love it! The atmosphere and food are both excellent. I haven't had a dish I haven't liked.
(5)J H.
Thai Dish is a very quaint restaurant in Kenmore. We pop by for lunch every now and then. Price is reasonable to the portion and service.
(4)Elizabeth K.
This place was miles ahead of the Thai available in my usual haunts. It was below street level (and a lot of Boston reviewers seem to have an issue with that - not sure why), but the decor was charming, the service was friendly and relaxed, and the food was delicious! I had the chicken red curry, a spring roll, and two "butterflies" which is a kind of wonton wrapper filled with chicken and peanuts. Did I mention that it was delicious? I haven't tried anything else, but if the curry is that good, I'd bet the noodles are too. If I ever stay in Kenmore again, I would definitely return.
(3)Dave P.
This is the most underrated Thai restaurant in Boston! I have been eating here since they were in newbury st many years ago. I have been to every good Thai restaurant in the city, Thai food is my favorite, and this one is by far hands down the best!! Here are my recommendations: You have to get the pineapple fried rice! It is served in a hallowed out pineapple! They add soft cashews and raisins which is a great combo that for some reason most restaurants don't include. The pad Thai is a staple. Can't go wrong here. Get a side of peanut sauce and pour it on! The pad woosen is addictive! They as thin cellophane noodles that are the best in the city. I actually prefer these over the pad Thai Bc it doesn't leave you overly bloated... Unless of course you eat them as fast as I do! The butterflies are a unique app that are a most. I usually get both the steamed and and the fried but if I had to choose just once it would be the steamed. It is a little bag filled with beef and crushed peanuts. It is like a dumpling except far superior to any dumpling I've had. The chicken satay is pretty money too! Great chicken and peanut sauce that is more addictive than crack! The one slight knock is the ambiance. It is a hidden gem but I wish it was a little bigger space. Other than that... Highly recommend!
(5)Lizzy S.
We love everything about this restaurant! It's a cozy set-up with friendly, knowledgable staff. The location is also perfect, easy to find and right up top the Kenmore T station. But the main attraction is, of course, the food! We've tried probably 60% of their menu, and none have disappoint us! And so far our favorites include: tom kha kai, beef macadamia, three flavored fish, curry duck, kaeng ta lay and their green curry. haha i know those are probably to many favorites, but we just looove this place!
(5)Fred R.
I ordered the Pad Khee Mao for takeout. This place has a fun, mom-and-pop atmosphere when you walk in, VERY unpretentious. Decent prices, friendly staff, a good location right next to the Kenmore subway station, and really good (really spicy) Thai food make this one of my go-to spots in Downtown Boston.
(5)Chenkai L.
Very tasty thai food, this place is always quiet so its a good place to go for a casual date and have some privacy. You can request the spiciness of your food on a scale of 1-5. I am a spice fiend so I went with 5, which packed a punch but wasn't too overwhelming.
(4)Zoe Z.
This place is definitely under-rated, especially comparing to the next door Fin sushi place which has four stars. I ordered the pineapple fried rice and a seafood dish with jumbo shrimp. Both dishes were delicious.
(4)Anne-Margaret S.
Pretty basic Thai foods, nothing that made me want to go back. The chicken was extremely dry in my meal and not enough sauce at all on the whole meal itself. When going to pick up the food it smelt horrendous in the place and I was thankful I didn't decide to eat in there. I would go back for the noodles but definitely nothing else!
(3)Jeff M.
Below average but edible Thai food. On my latest visit I asked for my noodles spicy and the kitchen just dumped a bunch of red chili flakes on top of the soup.
(2)Asher M.
An excellent find. The food was good, fairly authentic by the American standard. I found the Massaman curry to be on the sweet side of what I expected and not as spicy as I generally like but still good. The Tom Kar Gai was excellent. Very well priced for both its location and quality. Service was attentive, although it took us a while to attract the host's attention to be seated. The decor is fun, but not completely polished. Two nice fish tanks and some very good flowers. Not very crowded despite its location (and the game that was just getting out).
(4)Ashley A.
Stopped in for lunch with my husband. While it's not the best Thai food we've ever had, it was not disappointing. The food was great, and the restaurant has a decent atmosphere. It's also super close to Kenmore, so it's really convenient to get to. We'd definitely stop here again some time!
(4)Madison F.
Stopped in here on a whim on our way to uburger...out of this world! The pad khee Mao with pork was the perfect size to split for a light meal, perfectly seasoned, warm...just delicious!
(5)Jackie B.
My favorite Thai place in Boston. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious!!! My go-to meal from them is the pad khee mao (drunken noodles). The BEST! They are always very friendly and provide great customer service, whether I'm eating in or getting take-out.
(5)C L.
While their other dishes aren't really anything to write home about, this place probably has the best Pad Thai I've ever tried. And trust me I've tried the pad thai from quite a few places. Best mix of salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy. The flavor and texture of the noodles is absolutely perfect, and while it's a little pricier than some other Thai restaurants close by they pack quite a lot of food into that small container.
(4)Jessica S.
My Thai place to go when I'm on BU east campus. I love their chicken pad thai especially because its reasonably priced for a college student. I also like their tom yum soup though I think thats a bit on the pricey side for a student though. I usually don't get anything else. They've got cute tacky decorations. Good and fairly fast service. They're good on take outs too.
(5)Halle R.
This place can be a little hit or miss depending on what you get. I had probably my best experience last night, so I'll review based on that. I got the green curry, and my dining partner got the chicken with peppers. We got the mango sticky rice for dessert. All were excellent and priced about the same as most other restaurants in the area (which is still a tad on the pricey side for what you're getting, in my personal opinion, but it's hard to fault one place for the whole market.) Something I like about Thai Dish is that usually they'll ask you how spicy you want your food, and their scale tops off at mouth-flamingly fireball spicy. I've never dined with anyone, even the most hardcore spicy-food lovers, who's thought that it wasn't spicy enough- but then again, if you're like me and prefer slightly less burning trauma to the mouth, you can order it less spicy. Everyone's happy. One caveat is I haven't found an appetizer here that I like enough to order again. Buyer beware on those.
(4)Monica B.
My girl friend and I, love, love, love, Thai Food. So this place sounded great. I'm giving them 2 stars because, to me, a great restaurant doesn't only have great food but, treats their customers well and try their best to accommodate to the reasonable requests. Keyword: reasonable. To be fair, the food was tasty. Chicken in Ginger and Chicken Yellow Curry was also delicious. For the records, my friend and I, are reasonable individuals. We have reasonable requests. So... It all started when we tried to order, my friend wanted Chicken in ginger sauce, the plate has peppers and she doesn't eat peppers so she asked if it could be substituted for broccoli, instead. That's when the bizarre behavior started, the waitress told us they couldn't substitute peppers for broccoli because, broccoli is more expensive and that they don't spend much money in peppers... really? Tacky much? Mind you, ALL the dishes in that section of the menu had the exact same price... My friend also asked, what can you substitute peppers with? And proceeded to tell her, what she doesn't eat to avoid being told those ingredients, the waitress proceeded to tell her, those are the only substitutions they have, exactly the ones my friend said she didn't eat. We asked for more time... We asked a second waitress, she tells us the same thing... then proceeds to tell us, if you want less chicken, maybe we can give you broccoli so we don't have to spend too much money in your plate... My friend asked for less chicken. Now, don't get me wrong, Restaurants aren't in business for giving away food but, word of mouth is a powerful thing and making loyal customers should be a priority to stay in business. These people didn't want to "lose" 50 cts in broccoli in one dish... and they didn't. However, they lost $25-$30 we would be spending if we went back... only thing is, we are not going back. So, I really hope those 50cts were worth it, to them.
(2)Kimberly T.
Crispy chicken pad thai. SO good. I live closeby and luckily they deliver (even to the South End) and my co-workers like Thai food. I'm sold. The staff is friendly and there's no huffiness at this great Kenmore Square location. You'll get a great meal, reasonably priced, with a nice glass of whatever you like and then be on your way, satiated and happy. Definitely make this a stop if you like Thai.
(4)Colline T.
My friends and I come here for lunch all the time. Sometimes the noodle tasted like left over. the most unhappy thing was last night when each of us only ordered a $8 noodle dish, in the end the waiter swipe $10.45 in everyone's credit card. I mean tip is supposed to given by GUESTs right?
(2)Jared H.
You might not guess from the look of it that is has amazing food, but the Thai food here is great. The restaurant has a cool fish tank in it and has unique thai decorations. My favorite thing here is their wonton soup. It is so unique and I have not had anything like it before. The soup is not your standard wonton soup in that it has a little spice to it. It balances a great combination of sweet and spicy along with great dumplings in it. I always order it everytime I come. I usually get their pad see ew and enjoy it. I have also tried the pad thai which i find to be ok. This place is definitely a hidden kenmore gem
(4)Sara M.
I was not expecting to eat Thai Pre-Red Sox, but i was pleasantly surprised My friend and I ordered spring rolls, pad thai, and massaman curry, and we stuffed ourselves silly While the food was awesome, I had to deduct a star because the service was so bad. There were only two other tables of diners in the place and we were ignored. Otherwise, this seems like a great place to get dinner if you have a little time to kill
(4)Cansu S.
I keep eating the same thing from Thai Dish: pad thai with duck. I always get it to go. It tastes really awesome! Restaurant is small and not fancy but food is really good.
(3)Alex S.
Visited on a Saturday night with two friends. We were seated immediately. They have a cool fish tank (my friend remarked that one of the fishes looked pregnant!) and the overall look is pretty neat. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Basil, which was covered in spinach, basil, and green pepper and garnished with red beet peels. The dish did not include rice, to my surprise, and the overall flavor could have benefited from more spice. A shaker of crushed red peppers would have been nice; I probably should've asked. The steam from the vegetables drained to the bottom of the dish and the chicken got slightly soggy. My friends enjoyed their meals, although one was left unappetized and wanted more. I'm definitely ordering something spicier next time, but I think my next experience will turn out better.
(3)Jonathan P.
I didn't like Thai food for the longest time...UNTIL my girlfriend brought my to this place. I don't know what I was thinking because the food here is amazing! Every time we come here there is no waitf or dining in or taking out. We aren't quite sure how this place is never that busy, because the food is outstanding! We take out from here quite a bit now. :) Fav dish: Pineapple fried rice and crab rangoons!
(4)Leila T.
My favorite lunch spot! Easy to overlook little restaurant with amazing Thai food and great prices. Under $9 for most entrees- my favorite dish is the pad khee-mao w/tofu. Veggies, basil, tofu and wide flat noodles. The place is very quaint, the service fast and friendly.
(5)Jaclyn S.
This place is easy and convenient to go to, not to expensive but not cheap $15/person. There food is good, many dishes have similar flavors but the standout are the: drunken chicken, chicken noodles, pineapple fried rice (come in a whole pineapple), and pad Thai is yummy. Very quick, simple service.
(4)Ross G.
Went here for lunch recently. Been here a few times before, the masaman curry is excellent (I get the tofu & veggie option) as is the chicken satay appetizer. The chicken satay is something I find a lot of the Boston places can't get right, but this place does. Go here!
(4)Sarah G.
Ya gotta love places that you only know exist because you see the glimmer or twinkle from their neon light "open" sign. This thai place is definitely semi hidden--well it is next to a boca grande and a u burger, so not really hidden I guess--but it is below all of those things, but if you do choose to go here, I promise you that this Thai Dish really does serve up a dish!! You are welcomed by aquariums full of fish and if you go at the awkward time Matt J. and I went (around 5pm) you may be the only people in there, but man do they have some of the best water service ever!!! We had been sitting outside at fenway all day and only dreamed and water and thai dish your water service was spot on. We split their shrimp shu mai which were pretty good, but not the best I've ever had, but then we got their pad kee mao noodle dish and those noodles were incredible. I don't know what they do to make those wide noodles taste so heavenly, but they were awesome. And in that sauce too wow. Too bad the pork in that dish tasted a little overcooked and a little overly chewy. But their house specialty mango curry comes with HUGE pieces of curry in it and it is the exact right consistency. Pairing that with their tofu was pretty much a perfect dish. Too bad again that rice was not included!! $1.50 for some steamed white rice is just a lot, especially when rice is SO cheap to buy in bulk....Definitely one of my pet peeves when places charge me for something that should be coming with my dish I ordered, but you can't have everything!! The flavor here almost made up for that, so 3.5 stars it is :-)
(3)David M.
Great food thats inexpensive and comes fast from very friendly servers. The soup I got (had an assortment of seafood in it) was the perfect thing for a windy chilly day. I will be back here quite a few times through out the winter, since I haven't found a fenway area pho.
(4)Alyssa J P.
Pretty decent Thai food, good for a day when I'm not up for making lunch (like today) and want to go out for a bite instead of eating in. I liked their tofu better than Nud Pub (although I'm still not convinced it's vegan) and their curry was just as creamy and flavorful. However, I felt that there wasn't enough sauce on the plate, and I had some rice at the end that was feeling lonely without any curry to sop up. The mango curry was delicious, I enjoyed getting the fresh fruit instead of standard yellow curry veggies.
(4)Su-Yee L.
Happened upon this restaurant after playing darts at Cornwall's and was pleasantly surprised. Not only did they have incredibly fat goldfish (they were cute but also looked as if they had each eaten a tennis ball!) but the food was above average and decently priced. My crispy chicken pad kee mao ($8.95) was delicious, the crispy chicken incredibly tender and well-seasoned. But man, the dish itself was much spicier than other thai places I've been to in Boston! The bf really enjoyed his red curry although it was annoying to find out the extra charge for rice (what?!) and everyone else in our group also seemed to enjoy their meals. Plus the portions are pretty large so I got to eat leftovers the next morning, yum. Definitely willing to eat here next time I'm around Kenmore.
(4)Jen S.
Went here the other day. It's nothing special. The people are REALLY nice, but the food is bland for the price. Maybe it's what i ordered. it's nice of them to give free wontons to waiting, hungry appetizer, but it's unfortunate those wontons have shrimp in them :( :( - it's shrimp and chicken) I had the cashew chicken- very unflavorful (forgive me chef!). My husband had the Bangkok fried rice (I think) and we were pretty much in a consensus of "Meh! We've experienced muchhh bettahhhh" FYI the bathroom is pretty much in their back room and the lights are on the OUTSIDE- wtf??? Can you imagine having a diarrhea fit thanks to their food (haha kidding, this place has good quality, non human sickening food - at least I hope!) and then somebody turns off the light while you're on the toilet??? SO DUMB. one more time "MEH!"
(2)Rachel L.
I used to go to Thai Dish a lot in college, but after revisiting it recently, I was fairly disappointed. The decor isn't great (slightly dingy) and the restaurant itself is hidden (down a staircase in Kenmore Square). I tried the yellow curry and the tofu pad thai. It was only okay - a bit bland. Perhaps my expectations were too high. Maybe I will go back, but I wouldn't recommend it to others.
(2)Jenny U.
I love Thai Dish, and it was one of the few (only?) reason(s) that I was sad about moving out of my tiny Kenmore Square undergrad-infested apartment. I've enjoyed everything I've ever eaten here- crab fried rice, pad see ew (sp?), drunken chicken, veggie soup, standard pad thai (really the best pad thai ever- never goopy or bland, always perfect), crispy chicken, and my newly aquired favorite, their chicken noodles soup. Saw the nice lady having it for lunch when I walked in to order take out, and knew it would be good if the LADY was eating it. The broth is the best part, but the vaguely poached-like chicken was also soft and yummy, and they kindly put the noodles and sprouts in a separate container for my trip home. Only thing sad about Thai Dish is that they do not deliver- but maybe it's because they're too small an operation. Sometimes I order from places that are closer to my new place when I don't feel like a hike to Kenmore or annoying waits for the T, but I'm always disappointed.
(5)Anna L.
I ordered from Thai Dish via DiningIn. The food arrived on time, a bit early even. This was a very good surprise since usually delivery times for the Boston area are always the longest. I tried the vegetable soup and the salmon salad. The soup had a lot of whole, tasty veggies in it and the broth was exquisite. The salmon salad was presented in an original way and tasted delicious. All the food was still warm when it arrived, which is rarely the case for most restaurants. I'm definitely going to order from there again and will update then. So far, so good.
(4)Mabel N.
I order take out from them since I work around the area. Love LOVE their Seafood Pad Thai. Most Thai place will only give you 3 shrimp (MAX) for a seafood Pad thai....Thai Dish give you 5-6 PLUS a few pieces of Scallops. The noodles were very tasty! This one of the best Thai restaurant in the Fenway/Brookline area. Will come back for more.
(3)Elisabet S.
This place is horrible! Bad service and experience! Please do not bother going to this place, it's not worth it!
(1)Eddie Y.
"Possibly the most delicious Pad Thai" I found this restaurant through Honolulu Yelp friend Liz T who once mentioned that this Pad Thai could be her choice for her last meal on earth. I was so curious by this statement I had to put it on my vacation list. She also mentioned it was a "hole in the wall" so my thought was it is probably like a lot of the Thai restaurants I visit here in Honolulu. We were on our way to the MFA to see the El Greco to Velazquez exhibit and my motto is good food makes a museum visit that much more pleasant. The restaurant was plain and inviting with three large well-stocked fish tanks and for a moment, I thought I was in a sushi bar but no raw fish here. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. The menu is very extensive and featured Thai dishes we do not normally find in Hawaii Thai restaurants and I wanted to try it all! We started with the beef satay, which had a great grill flavor, and really did not the accompanying sauce. Next, green papaya salad is my must have with grilled meats its sweet, tangy and crunch are a perfect pairing. And of course last but not least my reason for dining here the Pad Thai. At first glance, it looked a lot different from the Pad Thai served at most restaurants in Hawaii, more of a chocolate color than the mostly red versions but my first bite told me what Liz T had loved so much. This was so delicious and fresh tasting clearly the best Pad Thai I have ever had. Affordable and delicious what could be better? The only problem is I live way too far away from this restaurant! (July 10, 2008 Thursday)
(5)Michele G.
I dropped by on a Thursday night as a lone diner and was seated by the fish tank. I don't know what kind of fish is in that tank, but I think it wants to kill itself. It's a weird fish with a huge nubby forehead that stares at you, it's the only one in the tank, and it swims into the class constantly. It's weird and really ugly, and while it was funny, I tried not too look at it, even though I could feel it staring. (shivers) The food was great, though. I ordered the pad see ew and it came to the table in less than 10 minutes. Very tasty. But if I go back, I can't sit next to that fish!
(4)Beth G.
I dig Thai Dish! Even though the ambiance is...lacking...to put it nicely, it has enough kitch to get you through. The fish have been mentioned and yes, I agree - i was HORRIFIED by the 2 sad knobby headed fish that are separated from the rest of the fish. More than that, the little lanterns that hang from the fire extinguisher spigots led me to believe that if there were a fire in that basement, we would all burn to a crisp. But Beth, you said you DIG Thai Dish - oh yes, I did. The food was fantastic. I deducted a star due to the ambiance flaws. I ordered the Thai iced tea, the fresh rolls with shrimp and the shrimp pad see ew and all three were great! No crowd, no wait, good service. If you don't take your left overs to go, they give you a bit of a scowl. We explained that we were going to the Red Sox game, and she moved on. My friend that i went with said that last time they offered to keep her left overs in the fridge and she could come back after the game...hum...thats a LOT of pressure.
(4)Hitoshi U.
The taste is different from the genuine. First, every foods I tried are too sweet. Second, the genuine is more spicy. Third, the genuine uses more kind of ingredients.
(1)Ryan M.
We ordered takeout and the restaurant seemed clean when we went to pick it up. The food was excellent, we ordered two entrees and two appetizers and liked everything. My only complaint was that everything was a little too salty. Other than that, I'd definitely go back again.
(4)Julie C.
Not the worst Thai food I've I've tried, but definitely not the best. If you are in Kenmore, and are craving Thai, go for it. But if you're up for a walk, Chili Duck on Boylston is pretty good.
(3)Tater M.
Great spicy and sweet noodle soup, low prices. Really wanted to try their mango sticky rice (they have it!). I have also met the what seems to be their now famous funny-looking tropical fish with the gigantic tumor-ish forehead, it was definitely creepy/humorous to be seated next to the tank, it will stare at you quite gloomily. Especially if you eat seafood. Just kidding. Their beef dish with rice was kinda sad looking, and small portions. The noodle soup was yummy and had lots of deliciously cooked squid rings (cooked just right, still bouncy). I wished it was more spicy than sweet though. Overall nice ambiance.
(4)Long V.
It was a rainy day so we decide to go to eat Thai for lunch. Going there before, I understood that it was not fantastic Thai food, but average. However a combination of the food and service today was horrific enough to make me say never again. You rationalize that a restaurant that is average in food would excel in service, but sadly not Thai Dish. That day the food and service was average. Nothing rude or out of the ordinary. We asked for our bill, which came out to $34 and some change, paid $40. We then got ready to leave, being in the restaurant for about 30 mins. However, an issue came up. The issue was over tip, 20 cents to be exact. We were told that it was MANDATORY to give 15-20%. I was dumb struck. Now I understand that tipping is customary and I always tip well, but this was a first for me. At this point, the service went from average to rude. I will leave it at that. I recommend Noodle street just up the street.
(1)Heegs a.
I Iike the place. One of the trifecta eatery (Fin's and U-Burger being the other) in that building. Yes, there are other Thai places that may have better food and service in Boston, but I think this place deserves the recognition. Rod Dee and Brown Sugar Cafe are also excellent Tahi places. The server lady (owner?) sometimes looks like she hates life and wants to drown herself in that cool, glowing fish tank, but she bring me the food and she bring me the water, so can't complain too much. I usually go for the Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, which by the way has been on the "weekly special" pages of the menu ever since the beginning. Still it's very yummy. TRY IT. go ahead. no, really. try it.
(4)Jamie G.
Very helpful waitstaff, and the food was delicious. Warning: when you ask for spicy food, you get SPICY food!
(4)Asha H.
This is your "get the job done" carry-out Thai place. Their chicken pad thai isn't too greasy (I'm looking at you 9 Tastes) or too bland. The decor is not great, so I would only do sit-down for a very casual, friendly meal. One of the last times I ate there, there was a very sad, struggling fish in the aquarium. I think they've since worked that out. :-/ All in all, it's a solid option if you happen to be in Kenmore Square.
(3)A R.
I came here with three friends for a celebratory meal after taking our last finals for the semester (about a month ago). It was about 9:30pm on a Thursday night. We decided to try Thai Dish because all of us have been to most of the restaurants in the Kenmore/Fenway/BU area. A couple of my friends were really looking to celebrate and so they ordered a bottle of pinot grigio for the table - a strange move considering the type of restaurant that Thai Dish is but nonetheless they did it anyway. We were sitting close to the bar/desk area so we heard some yelling from there. A few minutes later, our server came back to tell us that they do not sell pinot grigio by the bottle (it's on the drink menu sitting on the table?). No big deal, so we just settled for glasses. When our wine arrived, one sip and everyone said that it was terrible. One of my friends inferred that it was probably from a box, which is probably why they couldn't sell us a bottle. But then again, what did we expect for such a place? BUT more importantly, the food. I ordered a spicy pad kee mao - flat noodles, chicken, chili-garlic sauce, peppers, onions and asian basil. It was okay, there was good flavor and it was definitely spicy enough since I asked for extra spicy. However, there was a small portion of my noodles that was almost cold....made me think it was reheated....but they wouldn't....would they? My friends enjoyed their food - two got curries and one had a pad thai. They didn't have the almost cold issue that I did. Thai Dish is a tiny; there isn't much space. However, I wish they had space enough for at least the server to move around. Our server's apron caught onto and knocked over the little carnation vase that was on the tables. Some of it got on my friend so I grabbed my napkin to help her, while my other friend tried to clean up water dripping over the table. Our server didn't realized this happened and kept walking. But the owner? or manager? just stood behind the bar/desk area and watched us clean up and didn't offer us any napkins or help. How courteous. I probably won't sit down for a meal again but maybe take out, let's hope that the food turns out to be hot.
(2)Julie R.
Delicious pad Thai! Generous lunch portion with lots of green onion, mild on the eggs and good amount of peanuts and sprouts. One of the better ones I've had. The standard size comes with chicken and shrimp for $6.95. It also allowed me leftovers for another meal. Along with the lunch specials they offer 2 single appetizers for $1.50. I requested the crab rangoon and spring roll. When it arrived it was a salad, when I told the server girl I ordered a different one she went back to get the right order. In the mean time, my pad Thai was brought over, as I stated above it was very good. Half way through, my correct appetizer made its way to another table then they said it wasn't theirs, so then she brought it to me. It wasn't very busy so why all the confusion. The appetizers were OK. Typical Chinese crab rangoon and the rolls were the same. If the service was on point this would be 4 stars cause the pad Thai was really good but because of the mix-ups its 3 stars.
(3)Allison S.
I've actually only ordered take out from here but the pad thai is really really good. It's ready quickly, but the people who work there are kind of rude (they're also really stingy with their sauces). I have to say its never been crowded when I've gone in to pick up my food but the gloomy decor of the place doesn't exactly scream come on in! At least the food is great
(4)Bernard F.
I'm a fan for sure, but mostly because of the price and location. Cheaper than most of the other Thai places in Boston, and never crowded, as in, empty most of the time. I usually get some Pad See Ew, and ask for extra sauce. Probably tough to mess this one up, but hey, they get it right and it's cheaper than most other places.
(4)Sarah B.
Favorite Thai place in Boston. I was not expecting much when I walked in, but I've had a great experience every time. I usually order a dish that I think is called drunken chicken (not to be confused with drunken noodle): it has ground chicken and green beans. The green beans are really fresh and perfectly cooked, and the dish has just the right amount of spice. They will adjust the level of spiciness for you if you ask. My husband usually orders some kind of curry, and he has never been disappointed. The tom yum soup is also especially good. On the whole, their food tends to be less sweet than other Thai places I've been--I think this means it is closer to authentic Thai. That's probably not to everyone's taste. But in the several times I have been there with groups of 4-6, no one has been disappointed! The prices and service are comparable to other Thai places in the city.
(4)Lynette C.
My boyfriend and I went a few months ago around 5pm on a Friday and the place was completely empty. The waiter had a huge smile on his face and was very attentive, perhaps bordering on too attentive as my water glass was barely empty for a moment for he promptly refilled it. We began with the Spring Rolls, which were flavorful, fresh, and hot. My boyfriend ordered the Tamarind Duck and I chose my old standby, the Chicken Pad Thai. My bf didn't like the way the duck was cooked, but I thought it was perfect, so we switched dishes. The pad thai was moist and tasty with huge portions. The duck was a mix of sweet and spicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I can still remember how pleasing the taste was. I'm planning to visit Boston again soon just to try that duck again.
(5)Kelli W.
So, I just ordered delivery to help me through a long night of work. I ordered the yellow curry chicken, brown rice and veggie spring rolls. Overall, the food was good. The chicken was very well prepared, not over or under cooked...even after the typical delivery delay. The spring rolls were also very good. The only reason it gets 3 stars as opposed to 4 is that I ordered with medium spice and it was more like mild. At most Thai places, you say medium and it has a very nice kick to it. This one did not. I may try again with a higher level of spice are re-rate.
(3)A P.
I think my boyfriend summed up Thai Dish perfectly when he said it's just like Chinese takeout. Thai Dish's food tastes exactly like a Thai version of Chinese takeout. Not that that's a bad thing. I ordered the pineapple fried rice, which was basic fried rice with egg, pineapple, raisins, and cashews. It was simple and just greasy enough to have that grease-flavor that I love about fried rice, without making the rice limp or drippy. Besides the basic ingredients, I didn't taste any more seasoning. My boyfriend complained that his chicken pad thai was bland, but he said he'd be willing to try something else from there. Both of us liked our Thai Iced Teas, which is pretty hard to screw up, though I thought its orange hue was a bit too deep and looked like someone plopped a drop or two of food dye into the glass. It tasted great but looked a bit odd. When I went to pick up the order, they had it ready promptly. I noticed a very, very strong smell of fish sauce in the restaurant that was unappetizing and kind of gross. They should invest in a better vent fan for their kitchen! Thai Dish isn't nearly as good as Brown Sugar Cafe, nor is their menu as extensive, but if you want cheap Thai takeout and you're too lazy to walk the extra few blocks to Noodle Street, Thai Dish works.
(3)Liz T.
I'm truly, madly, deeply in love with Thai food. As a former BU student and Comm Ave resident, I've frequented every Thai restaurant within a 10-block radius of the Charles River. Thai Dish is my favorite of them all. Like a first love, the Pad Thai is just unforgettable--I'm salivating on my keyboard by the mere thought of it. This is what perfect looks and tastes like. It's even better than the one at Brown Sugar (which used to be my #1 but is now a distant #2). The Pad See Ew is another winner, but it's not for garlic haters--the dish is so potent you'll need to brush your teeth 3 times before bed. All of the curries are incredibly delicious--I can't get enough of the Panang, which has an orgy of flavors. Make sure you get a Thai Iced Tea to wash your food down. Not a lot of people know about this place because it's in a basement tucked in Kenmore Square, but everyone I've brought here has loved me more for it. It's wicked inexpensive, too. P.S. Don't mistake the Thai Dish on Newbury Street for this one--different restaurant, different food (i.e. you'll be sorry!).
(5)Diana L.
There is this supermarket called Foodland in a town about 30 minutes away from where my parents live in Thailand. Growing up, we'd drive into town to get groceries on Sunday, and while our parents were shopping, my sister and I would have lunch at the little cafe in the front of the store. For years, my meal of choice was a glass of iced Ovaltine, toast with jam, and a big plate of Thai macaroni. When I saw "Thai Macaroni" on the lunch menu at Thai Dish today, I'll admit I was skeptical. Who knows what kind of mangled insult-to-my-childhood mess they're serving as Thai macaroni? I scanned the menu many times, but my eyes kept wandering back... Holding my breath, I ordered the Thai Macaroni. The next 15 minutes could have been a Calgon commercial. The flavors in this dish were so like the ones I savored growing up, that I felt like I'd been transported back to Foodland. It might be an acquired taste, it might not please everyone, but for whatever nostalgic reasons, it tasted wonderful to me. I also ordered a side of som tam (green papaya salad). For being thousands and thousands of miles away from Thailand, their som tam is actually pretty decent. I like my gp salad pounded a little harder with more chili, more peanuts, more spices and tiny black crabs, but for the macaroni experience, I'll give this place 5 stars.
(5)Ting Ting L.
I swear by the pad see yew at Thai Dish. I've tried at least 20 Thai restaurants and Thai Dish has THE best pad see yew. Located conveniently in the intersection between Beacon and Comm Ave (right by Kenmore station), Thai Dish is hidden downstairs and is usually not too crowded. The place has a homey, cozy feelings and a great fish tank. I order take out from here frequently and it rarely take more than 10-15 minutes. All the rice and noodle dishes are great, especially pad thai, pad khee mao, pad see yew, and Thai dish fried rice (if you like something on the spicy side).
(5)Danny L.
Started with seafood soup, which had plenty of seafood and tasted great, and also had beef satay, which was as good as I've had. We had the mussel mania dish, which was excellent. It had a lot of mussels and were very tender and enjoyable. We also had a spicy sea bass dish, and it was cooked perfectly too. On an underwhelming day in Boston, this restaurant was a good way to end it.
(5)Jessica J.
Yumm. Thai Dish is definitely my favorite Thai place north of NYC. The service is always great, and I've never had a dish there that I didn't like. All of their vegetables are fresh, and that adds a nice touch to their delicious curries. The pad see ew is also really yummy-- I think i've had it with every type of protein, and you can't beat the sweet and juicy shrimp. My fiance loves the fried rices, and has had the Crispy Chicken dish, which was also really tasty. You really can't go wrong here!
(5)J S.
Good duck curry, nice and spicy! Chicken yellow curry was good as well. Thai coffee was to die for. Not a fan of being charged for rice though.
(4)Kristina M.
Wow - the food here is just amazing! Very authentic, well spiced, fresh food - definitely one of the best Thai-experiences I've had! The decor and lighting is awful though, plus the have radio as background (and who wants to hear radio adds at high volume when dining?), and they have these little smell-radiators that are supposed to smell nice and fresh, but make you feel like you're in a bathroom... The fish-tanks are nice, but the noise, the smell and the lighting completely spoil it. One star off, and I would recommend it for take-out only. Update: went again the other night and avoided sitting next to the smell-radiator, which made the dining experience sooo much better. Music was nice this time, too. And the food is to-die-for!
(4)jon s.
Thai dish has exceptional thai food, Ive eaten in at least 25 different thai places and thai dish is in the top 2... pad thai is awesome and the curry is top notch...
(4)Sean J.
I swear by this place as one of the best Thai food places in boston. They have always provided me with excellent service with great quality food. I go there often enough they know what I like in my food and have always catered to my likings. Ii've tried over 20 different dishes on here and have always tasted so good. Their atmosphere is quaint and small, but always playing the best soft rock that fits in so well. Just thinking of this place makes me want to eat some :) You rock!
(5)Andrew P.
Thai Dish is my favorite Thai place in close proximity to my workplace. Definitely go there when the Sox aren't in town or else it's packed with fans who order "Pad Thai" because "that's what you get at a Thai restaurant right?". The food is great and they are super welcoming to vegans and they make just about anything vegan friendly. They also fill your water glass promptly.
(4)Katherine J.
I don't get all the good reviews?? I came here as part of my quest to eat Tofu Massaman Curry with Brown Rice at every thai place I can go in the city. To be fair, I had this dish twice here - about a month apart. Both times were takeout. I was not impressed. It was mostly liquid, with lots of onions and a couple of potatoes. No carrots or any other veggie. Also, I didn't like the flavor. It was not good. I prefer Nud Pob's massaman to this by far. Another gripe about this place is the incense. Serious foodies know that you never have smells that can interfere with the food in the restaurant (this was an issue on an episode of top chef season 2 I believe with scented candles). I love incense but not with my thai food. I've had the massaman twice and it's honestly the worst I've had. You guys all love the Pad Thai so maybe I will have that but it will have to be carry out as to not compete with the incense. So don't have the massman here but I'm open to suggestions for other dishes (a girl can't eat massaman every day!)
(2)Andrew R.
Seriously, seriously disappointing. With the rather good Thaitation nearby (a little ways south) I would put this in the "definitely avoid" category. Not just indifferent, but actually bad food (though prompt and inexpensive) makes this a place impossible to recommend in any way. I got take out, hoping for a delicious friday meal. I went for what is usually my favorite thai dish, the Matsamun curry (sometimes called Massamun). I received a metal foil take-out rectangle with plastic top, and started drooling until I opened the package. Let's begin the breakdown: For a curry, there was extremely little sauce in the package. By the end of my meal, there was still a sizeable amount of rice but I had already sopped up all of the sauce, chicken and veggies. The taste was bland and boring with barely any spice or flavor. Normally a very tasty dish bursting with curry paste and nuttiness had none of these things. A little creaminess was present, and the foods were all there (chicken, onion, potato) but no spices, and no bite whatsoever. Finally, the actual BAD parts (yes, plural) of the meal. First, undercooked - scratch that - UNcooked onions. going through a meal that is already... delicate at best, biting into an uncooked onion destroyed my tastebuds. most of the onions were fine, but there were two or three bites in there that were painful surprises. Not knowing whether any given bite was going to be okay made it all the worse. The potatoes weren't awful, but they were definitely overdone, and not a terribly pleasant addition to the meal. And it wasn't just me, my friend had their pineapple fried rice, which was similarly tasteless. It seemed that they had taken regular crappy chinese restaurant fried rice and tossed a few chunks of pineapple in. Once again, no flavor. For take-out, there was nothing extraordinary nor bad about their service. It worked, we got our stuff, it wasn't too expensive. But if you're in the neighborhood, looking for something a little more exotic, grab sushi from Fin's, or Indian from India Quality, or head down a little south of Fenway to find Thaitation. All of these are much better choices.
(1)Scott W.
Delicious authentic Thai at a bargain price! Not a big space but excellent service. Pad Kheen Mao (sp?) was great and the Thai dish spring rolls with black sauce are a must too. It's kind of a little whole in the wall, but Thai Dish is definitely worth it. Very affordable and delicious!
(5)Alex S.
I wasn't sure about eating in a place called Thai Dish while in a basement. However, the food is great. You'll always find hearty portions for low prices. I've only been in for lunch, but there have always been seats available and service is speedy. It's perfect for a quick lunch in Kenmore. The best item on the menu (if only for it's name) is the Seafood Orgy. I was a sucker for the title and tried the spicy dish of shrimp, scallops, calimari, and fish for 7 or 8 bucks. All of the seafood was incredibly fresh and tender, but the overall meal was a little too spicy for me. However, you don't get to tell too many people that you'd like to have on orgy without getting a few weird looks, so thank you Thai Dish for that freedom.
(4)Deb C.
I love this place for lunch. It's near my office. But I would not go here for a special dinner, or go out of my way to get here. I love the pad see-ew, and also the hote thai tea. yum!!
(4)David V.
I work in the area and I have eaten here a few times. The first two times I had the Pad Thai for lunch. It is decent, but not the best Pad Thai out there. The portions are good and the food seems fresh. I had dinner here recently and I ordered the mango fried rice. The flavors and spices were perfect, the chicken and rice were tasty, the mango was fresh, but...the carrots and peas were clearly from a BAG! That is ridiculous! They put all of this effort into carving vegetables for pretty garnishes, yet they cannot even use FRESH VEGGIES in their dishes? I also ordered some veggie spring rolls, which were decent. Overall, there are better Thai restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, after my dinner experience with the bagged/frozen vegetables, I don't think I'll be too likely to return here. I will add that the service is always friendly and attentive.
(2)Ellie P.
This is the second Thai Dish in Boston, so don't be confused. The other one is on Newbury Street. This one is in the basement, below a camera store, so you'll probably walk past it a few times before you get there. I got take-out, so I can't speak to the service, but the Rama Thai Garden was awesome, with a delicious sauce, a wide range of vegetables, and tons of chicken. Too bad they don't have one of these in SF.
(4)Fred L.
The curry was not spectacular, but the pad see-ew is to die for.
(4)Haley S.
My first Thai food, my favorite Thai food. Great food whether it's take out or eaten in the restaurant--the staff are friendly and attentive. Food is well priced/pretty cheap for ABSOLUTE DELICIOUSNESS. I always get the Pad See-uw and brings friends and relatives there when they visit the city. Everything I've sampled has been great, from appetizers to entrees. Go there, have great Thai. Enjoy!
(5)Vonda B.
Seriously, FAVORITE THAI PLACE IN TOWN! I love coming here. If I weren't so lazy, I'd probably be here at least once a week. I've been coming here for years and they practically know my order and my friend's order by heart. They are so friendly and attentive (I don't think my water glass gets dry very often, if at all). Their pad thai is so delicious and I love love love their crab rangoon and sweet sauce. My friend loves their krathong thong appetizer, too, and their cashew chicken gets rave reviews as well. This place is a complete hole in the wall, actually hole in the basement! But it's a great find and if I ever leave Boston, I know this will be top of the list of places I'd miss most. Definitely give them a try!
(5)Becky M.
I can't really speak for lots of the food on the menu as I always get the pad thai. I've had both chicken and vegetable and both were great. Take out is always ready when you get there and it's a cute little restaurant to sit in if you have time. In the back they have a fish tank with seahorses that are pretty big and fascinating to watch. They also have a lot of other tropical fish in large tanks. The food isn't too expensive and very good, I don't really know enough about Thai food to say if it's authentic or not but it is enjoyable.
(4)nudang l.
The food was grat. Their serving portion was quite big though but worth it! I love their caveman chicken and their noodle soup. Love it!
(5)Julie N.
We don't get thai much but when we do, we order it from here. The pad thai is always really good and they have a "healthy" list on their menu that features fresh veggies and chicken that i LOVE. The spring rolls are good, the chicken satay is a little too spicy but still good with their peanut sauce, overall we've always been happy.
(4)AccioSoyMilk ..
This place didn't look all that promising from the outside, as it's at the basement level. The inside was rather dark and a little cramped. A friend foodie of mine wanted to try it out. The service was similar to other Thai restaurants in the area, with servers jumping to fill your water when the glasses were only half empty. Had the standard fried rice and chicken satay, neither of which made a very big impression. It didn't taste bad, but it didn't taste exceptionally good either. My dining companions were not impressed. The problem came later, at 3 AM in the morning, when I woke up in pain. Normally when I eat bad food, the effect is either within an hour or the next morning. Waking up in the middle of the night to deal with an upset stomach was not how I wanted to spend early Tuesday morning.
(1)Hannah M.
So good! After a day of run-around at BU due to a recent grad. school acceptance, my husband and I were STARVING and Thai Dish had outdoor seating and looked pretty good. We were totally wowed by the food despite the "hole in the wall" appearance of the restaurant. Months later, we moved to the area and can't wait to eat at Thai Dish again - the veggies were crisp and fresh, the sauces were seasoned to perfection and the meats were lean and tender.
(4)lulu l.
I'm surprised by the comments about the (bad) service at Thai Dish. The waitresses are very nice and attentive each time I've dined there since it's usually not at all crowded. The food is very good and spicy! Favorites include the pad khee mao, spicy tofu (with colorful crisp veggies), drunken chicken and the paneng curry.
(4)I D.
Sure, this place is in the basement, and yeah, sometimes it smells funny...but it is really, really good. I've eaten at the restaurant and the service was great. I've taken out, and the food is just as good as dining in. They also have great names for their dishes such Volcanic Eruption, and Seafood Orgy (which I've had, and it was amazing...if you know what I mean).
(4)stephanie p.
Thai Dish has the best thai food in boston. I have frequented Thai Dish for the past 3 years and they have yet to disappoint me. Everything from the Pad Woo Sen to the curries are amazing. The waitstaff are very friendly and sweet. I would recommend for everyone to try this place out.
(5)IK L.
I'm from LA, so I've had my share of authentic Thai food. To date, I think this is the best Thai food in Boston. Brown Sugar kind of americanizes their food, so it's kind of bleh. There used to be one on newbury, but it closed. me and my friend were devastated..we ate here religiously. but then we found that it reopened even closer to the BU campus, and it was like heaven! pricing is so-so. its' pretty steep for a thai place especially when you can go to nud pob for the same dishes, but i just eat there for lunch instead.
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