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Address: 90 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: (617) 232-8000
Website: http://www.laughingmonkcafe.com/
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Kongphop Attakowitwitaya
Laughing Monk Allston is hands down one of the few places in Boston where you can get truly authentic Thai flavors — no dilution, no shortcuts. I ordered the fried pork belly with fish sauce, larb moo, nam tok kor moo yang, and Isaan sausage — and every bite made me feel like I was back in Thailand.
The pork belly was perfectly crisp with that deep, savory hit from the fish sauce. The larb and nam tok were packed with roasted rice powder aroma, proper heat, and bright acidity — nothing was muted for the American palate. The Isaan sausage was exactly as it should be: slightly funky, garlicky, with a good char.
It’s clear the kitchen knows what they’re doing, both in terms of flavor layering and technique. As someone who spends a lot of time around food, I can tell when a place cooks with intention — and this is one of them. If you’re craving Thai food that actually tastes like home, this is where you go.
… moreThe pork belly was perfectly crisp with that deep, savory hit from the fish sauce. The larb and nam tok were packed with roasted rice powder aroma, proper heat, and bright acidity — nothing was muted for the American palate. The Isaan sausage was exactly as it should be: slightly funky, garlicky, with a good char.
It’s clear the kitchen knows what they’re doing, both in terms of flavor layering and technique. As someone who spends a lot of time around food, I can tell when a place cooks with intention — and this is one of them. If you’re craving Thai food that actually tastes like home, this is where you go.
Paul J. Manning
What a gem, the Laughing Monk had it all, tremendous service, atmosphere and food. The chicken satay was moist and delicious. The toro just melted in my mouth. All the items were prepared so well with excellent preparation. I am over the moon this place is so close and so good. I will be returning and can strongly recommend everyone does.
… moreJ.M. Hardie
Average experience. Food looks appetizing, but lacks attention to detail (missing avocado in some of the sushi). Noodle portions were inadequate for the price. Most of the container was empty. $8 soup was slightly spilled due to inadequate packaging. Also, my daughter found a hair in her rice. Room for improvement.
… moreBranden Diniz
Wife and I came for our anniversary and had the omakase. Every plate was delicious and brought something unique to the experience through texture, flavor, and aroma. All of the seafood was fresh and vibrant, and worthy of the showcase.
The plating was immaculate. Some dishes were so beautiful as to have a painterly quality, displaying a master’s eye for color and composition. And there’s clear evidence of an artist’s craft in the experience, expressed through small flourishes like the first bite being served out of a treasure chest salvaged from the ocean’s floor, or seating omakase patrons at the bar to witness the performance of the meal’s making. Needless to say, if you have a special experience to celebrate, the omakase will make it feel special.
Since that first meal, we’ve been back a couple of times for (sigh) normal dinners. While they weren’t as spectacular as the omakase, they were still excellent. The sushi is always executed well, and the whole grain rice they use gives it a nuttiness that surprised me at first, but I grew to enjoy. While the sushi is the star here, we also quite liked their fried rice.
We don’t live as close as we once did, so there’s no telling when we’ll be back – but we will. The Laughing Monk is worth the trip.
… moreThe plating was immaculate. Some dishes were so beautiful as to have a painterly quality, displaying a master’s eye for color and composition. And there’s clear evidence of an artist’s craft in the experience, expressed through small flourishes like the first bite being served out of a treasure chest salvaged from the ocean’s floor, or seating omakase patrons at the bar to witness the performance of the meal’s making. Needless to say, if you have a special experience to celebrate, the omakase will make it feel special.
Since that first meal, we’ve been back a couple of times for (sigh) normal dinners. While they weren’t as spectacular as the omakase, they were still excellent. The sushi is always executed well, and the whole grain rice they use gives it a nuttiness that surprised me at first, but I grew to enjoy. While the sushi is the star here, we also quite liked their fried rice.
We don’t live as close as we once did, so there’s no telling when we’ll be back – but we will. The Laughing Monk is worth the trip.
Mira
Great service, very good sushi, a little pricy, but sake price was reasonable.
We went for omakase experience.
Overall the food came out in timely manner, where the chef was making it right in front of us. It was an interesting experience to see him choose out the best of everything and carefully placing them on the plate.
I’ve been to other omakase’s before, and overall this place’s is on a bit pricier side, but they do serve every plate to be the highest grade. By the end, it was just the right amount of food, but I usually feel very full at the end of other omakase’s and I do not have a big stomach.
I think it could have been filled with a bit more cheaper things that would fill me up instead of every plate using the highest grade ingredients, but this would be personal preference. Still giving 5 stars because every plate was so carefully crafted and so tasty!
also the sake price was very reasonable!
… moreWe went for omakase experience.
Overall the food came out in timely manner, where the chef was making it right in front of us. It was an interesting experience to see him choose out the best of everything and carefully placing them on the plate.
I’ve been to other omakase’s before, and overall this place’s is on a bit pricier side, but they do serve every plate to be the highest grade. By the end, it was just the right amount of food, but I usually feel very full at the end of other omakase’s and I do not have a big stomach.
I think it could have been filled with a bit more cheaper things that would fill me up instead of every plate using the highest grade ingredients, but this would be personal preference. Still giving 5 stars because every plate was so carefully crafted and so tasty!
also the sake price was very reasonable!
Robin R Johnson
We started with cocktails, which were impressively unique and delicious. We then did just two pieces of the “Tasting Menu” (pictured) and those were out of this world, bursting with complex layers of flavor. The atmosphere, while small, was creatively decorated, like a place you might find in Seaport. My only criticism is that the timing of our order could have been better- we found ourselves noticing the wait between dishes. But overall, a fantastic experience. I look forward to more.
… moreCarol Lintz
Gorgeous new little restaurant in downtown Wellesley. Had a sushi roll and a Green Curry at lunch. The space is beautiful, and at our weekday lunch almost all of the ten or so tables were full.
It’s new, so still breaking in the food loses a star on a couple details that might not bother other people. First, the sushi is brown rice and seemed wetter than typical. Also, the Alaska roll was a simple presentation but more expensive than average.
The curry was a gorgeous shade of green, the vegetables absolutely crisp and perfect. The chicken was probably streamed in advance, something often done.
Service is friendly and professional but don’t be on a tight schedule when you visit.
… moreIt’s new, so still breaking in the food loses a star on a couple details that might not bother other people. First, the sushi is brown rice and seemed wetter than typical. Also, the Alaska roll was a simple presentation but more expensive than average.
The curry was a gorgeous shade of green, the vegetables absolutely crisp and perfect. The chicken was probably streamed in advance, something often done.
Service is friendly and professional but don’t be on a tight schedule when you visit.
antoinette rodney
Food was great! I had the green curry dish. Small intimate space. Only 5 /6 dining room tables. They only take reservations for sushi. We got there at 6 pm on a Thursday and didn’t have to wait for a table. A little pricey but I would definitely go back.
… moreHan Tran
I have no words to describe how good it is. Every dish is just not food, but it’s art. They look beautiful, taste delicious and the drink is top notch! The Pad Thai is flavorful and tasty. I love their drink’s menu, so creative. I ordered Kao Neaw Ma Muang (Mango Sticky Rice) cocktail and omg, sooo good. As you see I couldn’t stop myself and ordered two deserts. I have Crème brûlée and flam all the time but their “version” didn’t disappoint me. I definitely will be back to try their other amazing dishes and drinks.
… moresandra F
The temperature in the Wellesley restaurant is absolutely ridiculously insane cold. There’s no vestibule so every time someone opens the door all the cold air (10) degrees comes in. They also don’t run the heat. Literally you have to wear your jacket and gloves.
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