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Compact, brick-lined haunt with a chill vibe specializing in craft cocktails & Thai sharing plates.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 487-5986
Website: http://www.mahaniyomboston.com/
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MAHANIYOM
… -style Thai restaurant serving authentic home-cooked Thai cuisine and handcrafted cocktails with an exceptional dining experience in Brookline, MA.
Mahaniyom – Brookline – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
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Mahaniyom Restaurant – Brookline, MA | OpenTable
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experience to our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic …
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daeuni
100% recommend!! Needed to reserve on a random weekday, early lunch but so worth it. Michelin Bib Gourmand for a reason.
The beef massaman was incredibly umami and packed with flavor. It was rich and creamy, pairing perfectly with the chewy roti. The spice gently kicks in at the end but never overwhelms. This was easily my favorite with a ‘wow’ factor.
The crab curry was milder in flavor compared to the beef massaman but still deeply rich and umami. The thin noodles soaked up all that crab sauce beautifully, and the fresh cucumbers added the perfect crisp balance. Another ‘wow’ factor dish although I wish there was some pickled veggie like kimchi (lol very Korean of me) to balance out the heaviness.
The pomelo salad was super refreshing, with plump, juicy prawns that really elevated the dish. The salad itself was savory and bright, though slightly salty for me without the prawns to balance it out.
This was a restaurant where I was already thinking about my next visit and what other dishes to try as I was eating
… moreThe beef massaman was incredibly umami and packed with flavor. It was rich and creamy, pairing perfectly with the chewy roti. The spice gently kicks in at the end but never overwhelms. This was easily my favorite with a ‘wow’ factor.
The crab curry was milder in flavor compared to the beef massaman but still deeply rich and umami. The thin noodles soaked up all that crab sauce beautifully, and the fresh cucumbers added the perfect crisp balance. Another ‘wow’ factor dish although I wish there was some pickled veggie like kimchi (lol very Korean of me) to balance out the heaviness.
The pomelo salad was super refreshing, with plump, juicy prawns that really elevated the dish. The salad itself was savory and bright, though slightly salty for me without the prawns to balance it out.
This was a restaurant where I was already thinking about my next visit and what other dishes to try as I was eating
Gabbie Kim
It was one of the best Michelin-listed restaurants we’ve been to in Boston. Hands down the best pad thai of my life. I honestly didn’t know pad thai could be this moist and flavorful. I went after every last noodle on the plate.
The curry underneath the lamb was incredible, rich and deeply satisfying. We also ordered the pork cheek, which was extremely tender and packed with authentic Thai flavor. The lemonade had a subtle touch of honey, which I loved, though I wished the portion were a bit more generous.
The service was superb. Everyone was genuinely warm and friendly. I was honestly surprised by how much they smiled and checked in on us. Our water was always refilled promptly, and they even brought fresh water while we were finishing the last bites of our final dish. The price was reasonable as well.
We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes, especially that unforgettable pad thai. So glad we found this place.
… moreThe curry underneath the lamb was incredible, rich and deeply satisfying. We also ordered the pork cheek, which was extremely tender and packed with authentic Thai flavor. The lemonade had a subtle touch of honey, which I loved, though I wished the portion were a bit more generous.
The service was superb. Everyone was genuinely warm and friendly. I was honestly surprised by how much they smiled and checked in on us. Our water was always refilled promptly, and they even brought fresh water while we were finishing the last bites of our final dish. The price was reasonable as well.
We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes, especially that unforgettable pad thai. So glad we found this place.
Gloria Ha
We visited Mahaniyom to share some small plates during lunch on a Saturday. It seemed like most tables were reserved, so we ate at the high top near the entrance, which has 4 seats and gets a bit chilly.
My favorite dish we tried was the pomelo salad. It had great texture and fish saucey flavor, and the shrimps were huge and tender. I’d get this again.
The crabmeat crispy rice appetizer (khao tang na tung) had a great crunch, but I would have preferred more crabmeat than chicken. The crab curry dish was a pretty typical coconut milky curry — this dish also could have used more solids in the curry, whether that be crabmeat or something else.
The beef massaman was pretty sweet, which is not my preference. My friend said it was the best massaman she’s ever had, though!
Overall I would be open to returning — I’m sure there are items on the menu that are more catered to my taste buds (eg crab fried rice). Service is good and the glow in the dark bathroom is super cool!
… moreMy favorite dish we tried was the pomelo salad. It had great texture and fish saucey flavor, and the shrimps were huge and tender. I’d get this again.
The crabmeat crispy rice appetizer (khao tang na tung) had a great crunch, but I would have preferred more crabmeat than chicken. The crab curry dish was a pretty typical coconut milky curry — this dish also could have used more solids in the curry, whether that be crabmeat or something else.
The beef massaman was pretty sweet, which is not my preference. My friend said it was the best massaman she’s ever had, though!
Overall I would be open to returning — I’m sure there are items on the menu that are more catered to my taste buds (eg crab fried rice). Service is good and the glow in the dark bathroom is super cool!
Mann Kongsomboonvech
Thai Tapas Bar, how brilliant! This is by far my favorite Thai restaurant. Customer service was A1 and food was exquisite. If you are reading this, stop by and come here. The bar and window spots take walk ins. I recommend reserving ahead of time if you want a table.
Food I liked in order:
#1 Lamb Chops with the peanut satay sauce
#2 Yum Som O salad
#3 Crispy Chive Cakes
#4 Crab Curry (great but I think it could be better with crab chunks)
#5 Crab Fried Rice was great especially when the rice has aroma from the wok sear (could be better with crab chunks)
#6 Shrimp Pad Thai (a bit too heavy on the soy which made it too salty for me)
Beautiful neon wall art by the talented artist Gift
… moreFood I liked in order:
#1 Lamb Chops with the peanut satay sauce
#2 Yum Som O salad
#3 Crispy Chive Cakes
#4 Crab Curry (great but I think it could be better with crab chunks)
#5 Crab Fried Rice was great especially when the rice has aroma from the wok sear (could be better with crab chunks)
#6 Shrimp Pad Thai (a bit too heavy on the soy which made it too salty for me)
Beautiful neon wall art by the talented artist Gift
Cimarron Buser
Sunday lunch starts at 12pm and the place was packed; the Bib Gourmand awarded a month earlier plus Sapphire Reserve card promo were mentioned by folks sitting nearby, and reservations were tough to get.
Mahaniyom offers mostly small plates in the “Ran-Lao” style of Thai dining, but they also have daily specials (like Lamb Satay) that provide heartier portions.
The smaller bites such as the Fried Chive Cake (mild squares that go down easy) and Khao Tang Na Tung (crispy rice crackers with crab meat on top) are small but tasty.
If you like spicy food definitely order the Yum Som O (Pomelo Salad) and the Chicken Ka Praw (a standard Thai dish) which are excellent. I had to try the Pad Thai with Tiger Shrimp and it was workmanlike — good flavors but not much different than most Pad Thai (except for the big shrimp).
Mahaniyom offers numerous crab dishes which I learned are not typical in Thailand except in the south. We ordered the Kang Pu (Crab curry with a side of vermicelli and add-ins) and Crab fried Rice (very mild and decent portion size).
Since it was lunch I didn’t partake of the extensive 2-page drinks menu, but I was aware from the plaque on the bar that one of the owners, Chompon “Boong” Boonnak, received a Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award.
On the very top shelf sat two large glass jars with uniquely Thai drinks that steep for a week before serving. I asked what’s up.
On the left was โคตรมั่น (“khot man”) which I was told was rye whiskey with herbs, and was labeled in English “Forever Boner Young” — and according to lore drinking the concoction will make you “Extremely confident”. I think I get it.
On the right was น้องเมียะอิน (“nóng mia in”) which was vodka again steeped with herbs. The literal meaning is “the younger sister-in-law is ‘into it’”, though the label says “Sobbling sister in law” (unsure here what that means!).
It’s great to see home brew in Brookline so I’ll leave it to the more adventurous to order shots of the non-standard brews.
… moreMahaniyom offers mostly small plates in the “Ran-Lao” style of Thai dining, but they also have daily specials (like Lamb Satay) that provide heartier portions.
The smaller bites such as the Fried Chive Cake (mild squares that go down easy) and Khao Tang Na Tung (crispy rice crackers with crab meat on top) are small but tasty.
If you like spicy food definitely order the Yum Som O (Pomelo Salad) and the Chicken Ka Praw (a standard Thai dish) which are excellent. I had to try the Pad Thai with Tiger Shrimp and it was workmanlike — good flavors but not much different than most Pad Thai (except for the big shrimp).
Mahaniyom offers numerous crab dishes which I learned are not typical in Thailand except in the south. We ordered the Kang Pu (Crab curry with a side of vermicelli and add-ins) and Crab fried Rice (very mild and decent portion size).
Since it was lunch I didn’t partake of the extensive 2-page drinks menu, but I was aware from the plaque on the bar that one of the owners, Chompon “Boong” Boonnak, received a Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award.
On the very top shelf sat two large glass jars with uniquely Thai drinks that steep for a week before serving. I asked what’s up.
On the left was โคตรมั่น (“khot man”) which I was told was rye whiskey with herbs, and was labeled in English “Forever Boner Young” — and according to lore drinking the concoction will make you “Extremely confident”. I think I get it.
On the right was น้องเมียะอิน (“nóng mia in”) which was vodka again steeped with herbs. The literal meaning is “the younger sister-in-law is ‘into it’”, though the label says “Sobbling sister in law” (unsure here what that means!).
It’s great to see home brew in Brookline so I’ll leave it to the more adventurous to order shots of the non-standard brews.
Christine Ma
Had a great dinner here with good drinks! Service was fantastic and timely. We had the beef massaman and larb ped both of which was good. Defiantly tapas size in portion. Flavorful but watch out because the spice creeps up on you! Cocktails were also good and not too sweet
… moreJenny Maron
The food was delicious and tapas-sized, with questionable plating choices. Our party of 3 got the green papaya salad with soft shell crab, panang beef, pad Thai, fried chicken, and crab curry.
The salad, panang beef, and pad Thai were flawlessly seasoned and delicious. The fried chicken was tasty but bland and could have used a better brine. The fry may have been a bit cold as the chicken absorbed oil. One boneless thigh cut up into 3 pieces plus one big bone-in drumstick is very annoying to share. The crab curry was tasty but was so creamy it overpowered the vermicelli noodles. How this curry is served needs to be rethought.
The drinks, espresso martini, hibiscus cocktail, and rambutan martini, were good but honestly forgettable.
The service was quick but detached. They just want you out of there.
The most offensive part of the whole meal was the pumpkin “custard” dessert. It was a dry, stodgy cake that clearly was baked with too much pumpkin puree in the recipe. The crispy chives added sharp daggers to the bite of dry pumpkin product in the mouth. I told the waitress we didn’t like the dessert and it was dry. She shrugged and said, well *I* like it. And placed the bill on the table. This dessert… Was a culinary mistake, not a dish that some people like and some people don’t. Ridiculous.
All in all the meal was $200. We wouldn’t go back and certainly not as a party of 2 because we looked around and saw they sit parties of 2 so closed together along the wall on one side of the restaurant and will make them share the 4 seat, high-top tables. Sitting at the same tiny table! Wild.
… moreThe salad, panang beef, and pad Thai were flawlessly seasoned and delicious. The fried chicken was tasty but bland and could have used a better brine. The fry may have been a bit cold as the chicken absorbed oil. One boneless thigh cut up into 3 pieces plus one big bone-in drumstick is very annoying to share. The crab curry was tasty but was so creamy it overpowered the vermicelli noodles. How this curry is served needs to be rethought.
The drinks, espresso martini, hibiscus cocktail, and rambutan martini, were good but honestly forgettable.
The service was quick but detached. They just want you out of there.
The most offensive part of the whole meal was the pumpkin “custard” dessert. It was a dry, stodgy cake that clearly was baked with too much pumpkin puree in the recipe. The crispy chives added sharp daggers to the bite of dry pumpkin product in the mouth. I told the waitress we didn’t like the dessert and it was dry. She shrugged and said, well *I* like it. And placed the bill on the table. This dessert… Was a culinary mistake, not a dish that some people like and some people don’t. Ridiculous.
All in all the meal was $200. We wouldn’t go back and certainly not as a party of 2 because we looked around and saw they sit parties of 2 so closed together along the wall on one side of the restaurant and will make them share the 4 seat, high-top tables. Sitting at the same tiny table! Wild.
Joseph Liu
Food is pretty good, comparable to a decent Thai place but dressed up as an upscale date spot with unique cocktails and being very dark. The restaurant does a very good job of being a date spot for 20-30 year olds looking to impress someone on an early date.
Service was lacking. We got a few eye rolls (maybe because we had kids with us?) and I don’t feel like I need to justify by saying this but my kids are very well behaved and don’t watch screens or anything while they eat. We also came in at 5pm and spent $180 dollars (two adults and two young kids) and the time it seemed like they wished we were two tables of couples or something? Didn’t understand why one of the servers (who was dressed like a scrub in a jersey) had such a nasty attitude.
Probably would be open to going back if we weren’t turned off by the service so much
… moreService was lacking. We got a few eye rolls (maybe because we had kids with us?) and I don’t feel like I need to justify by saying this but my kids are very well behaved and don’t watch screens or anything while they eat. We also came in at 5pm and spent $180 dollars (two adults and two young kids) and the time it seemed like they wished we were two tables of couples or something? Didn’t understand why one of the servers (who was dressed like a scrub in a jersey) had such a nasty attitude.
Probably would be open to going back if we weren’t turned off by the service so much
Kohos S
Ok to try if you are in the vicinity. If you are using the chase benefit, couple of things to note. You will get crappy hours. You will get seated at the window on a high top with a tiny table. If its winter, every time the door opens you will feel a good cold breeze. The place is dark, waiters are too busy to be nice, the only time they smiled was when they handed the check. Contrary to reviews, they cannot make items on the menu vegetarian, it’s pre-mixed with seafood/meat. Only 3 items were vegetarian/vegan. Drinks were good. Food was decent but not specatcular, but it was a popular spot and it was packed. Restaurant has a small footprint.
… moreNickyFoodReviews
Mahaniyom is a Thai Tapas place, well known in the Boston area located right outside of the Longwood area and in the heart of Brookline.
The staff are quite friendly in this location, seating us nearly instantly and making sure things such as drinks are taken care of, food is brought out in a timely manner, and ensuring the night was enjoyable. It is a bit crowded and loud in the place, though it could just be our seating we were in.
We got a wide range of dishes to try, such as the Khao Tang Na Tung, Salted pepper Pork Cheek with Sticky Rice, Kang Puu (Crab Curry), and the BBQ & Crispy Pork Rice, before ending with Lod Chong for dessert.
The Khao Tang Na Tung was quite good, with a nice chili coconut sauce on it. The toppings blended together nicely, though it was kind of messy to eat.
The Salted Pepper Pork Cheek was on the spicier side, with the salt and pepper packing a punch but not too overwhelming. With the Sticky rice, it was quite good and went really well with it.
The BBQ & Crispy Pork Rice wasn’t too special in our opinion, as it felt very average, and almost tasted similar to Char Siu sauce and like a Siu Yuk. The dish did well to satisfy though, and came with a dipping sauce similar to what we believe is Tamarind.
The highlight of the night was the Kang Puu, The crab curry. It was very distinct, with vermicelli noodles and bean sprouts served on the side, and coconut smell. The coconut smell was a bit overwhelming, but the curry was quite good, not too spicy and not oily at all. The vermicelli went well with it, but I think that the sticky rice paired with it just as well.
We also tried the Lod Chong, which was like a pandan coconut dessert with jelly on the inside. It was a bit of a disappointment due to the size and also it didn’t really taste like much, but we were already stuffed by the end of it.
Overall, a wonderful experience and definitely would go back.
… moreThe staff are quite friendly in this location, seating us nearly instantly and making sure things such as drinks are taken care of, food is brought out in a timely manner, and ensuring the night was enjoyable. It is a bit crowded and loud in the place, though it could just be our seating we were in.
We got a wide range of dishes to try, such as the Khao Tang Na Tung, Salted pepper Pork Cheek with Sticky Rice, Kang Puu (Crab Curry), and the BBQ & Crispy Pork Rice, before ending with Lod Chong for dessert.
The Khao Tang Na Tung was quite good, with a nice chili coconut sauce on it. The toppings blended together nicely, though it was kind of messy to eat.
The Salted Pepper Pork Cheek was on the spicier side, with the salt and pepper packing a punch but not too overwhelming. With the Sticky rice, it was quite good and went really well with it.
The BBQ & Crispy Pork Rice wasn’t too special in our opinion, as it felt very average, and almost tasted similar to Char Siu sauce and like a Siu Yuk. The dish did well to satisfy though, and came with a dipping sauce similar to what we believe is Tamarind.
The highlight of the night was the Kang Puu, The crab curry. It was very distinct, with vermicelli noodles and bean sprouts served on the side, and coconut smell. The coconut smell was a bit overwhelming, but the curry was quite good, not too spicy and not oily at all. The vermicelli went well with it, but I think that the sticky rice paired with it just as well.
We also tried the Lod Chong, which was like a pandan coconut dessert with jelly on the inside. It was a bit of a disappointment due to the size and also it didn’t really taste like much, but we were already stuffed by the end of it.
Overall, a wonderful experience and definitely would go back.