Acclaimed chef Manita Bunnagitkam uses Thai techniques and the freshest ingredients to churn out new takes on Thai standards. To start, try quail eggs and a shrimp “donut” made from fried shrimp paste. Menu highlights include pineapple fried rice, khao soi brisket, and spicy panang curry. If you’re able to save room, finish with house-made ice cream: changing flavors include jasmine thai basil, spicy chocolate, strawberry basil sorbet, and thai iced coffee.
While there are plenty of straightforward options (pad thai, spring rolls), the best Thai restaurants in Boston feature authentic, regional dishes and fiery flavors. More than just noodles and fried rice, these Thai menus feature whole fried fish with basil and chili, minced pork omelets, and Bangkok street food favorites. From Downtown to Watertown, here’s where you’ll find the best Thai restaurants, whose friendly staff and skilled chefs will help expand your Thai horizons. After you’ve had your fill of Thai, keep the spice party going by seeking out the best Indian restaurants in Boston, or explore other Asian cuisines at the best Chinese restaurants in Boston or the best Japanese restaurants in Boston.
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