Thailand Cafe

161 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
(781) 643-0296

Recent Reviews

Haley Kaloostian

I ordered the pad see ew and green curry and both were excellent / very fresh. I will definitely be back!

Sarah B.

Decided to give our local Thai restaurant a try and will definitely be back! We ordered the three way combo for two, chicken tropical, and the massaman curry. All of the food had really good flavor/spices, the vegetables seemed fresh, and the food wasn't overly fried or too salty.

timothy leary

They have beef on their menu. I've called on 5 different occasions no beef. Furthermore they just hang up on you.

Tak K.

Always a go-to for my partner and me. Very affordable prices and good food. You can tell he cooks with fresh vegetables and there's a generous amount with most dishes. His chicken satays are magical

Lalanya Brun

great Thai food, pad thai / noodles , Thai tea

John Marino

Really good pad thai guick service @ a good price

Julia S.

This place is unique. I walked in to pick up some takeout on a Thursday night and it was, at least then, a one man operation. One man, perhaps the owner, was cooking and taking payments etc. There was something really non-commercial about it, almost more of a family operation or a guy who really just wants to cook Thai food for people in the neighborhood as a living. This is of course all conjecture but that was the feel. There have been a few other people on Yelp who have said that the interior needs work, but I have to disagree. It's homey and worn feeling. I almost feel like I am in another country when I am here that is much less focused on perfection/gloss and more in a warm, kitchen-esque atmosphere. Also, the ceilings in here remind me of a lot of ceilings in San Francisco. Now the food: First of all, it's weirdly underpriced. I got lemongrass chicken, steamed broccoli, and rice for a total of 12.79. It was as if the point of this place was not to make a profit but just enjoy cooking for people. The food tasted really good too. Also, google said the place closed at 9 but at 9:30 the man was still cooking!

Rachel S.

Every meal I've gotten from Thailand Cafe has been very authentic & delicious. They also have great prices, so it's a win/win. Definitely recommend.

Robo T.

Was last here years and years ago. The inside needs some help but the food is very good. Its takeout only due to covid anyway so no matter. Kudos for a small restaurant surviving the pandemic! Grapow chicken is delicious. Its interesting that its chopped/diced chicken rather than ground. No matter, its absolutely delicious. It was also nicely plated in the container rather than just thrown in. Very attractive and very delicious.

Jenna K.

I recently discovered Thailand Cafe and it has been my go-to restaurant for Thai food! The pad thai, green curry, and chicken coconut soup are delicious as are the other menu items my family has had. The food is consistently good and the prices are extremely affordable, especially given the high quality of the food. I never write Yelp reviews but Thailand Cafe deserves the shoutout! I hope to see this restaurant thriving for years to come.

Calvin Glenn

We love to go out. Last night we visited this excellent restaurant which friends recommended to us. We enjoyed a beautiful evening there with very good food and a professional stuff and a great cuisine. We put this place in our phone list and we shall definitely go again very soon. We highly recommend.

Leona L.

First off, a MASSIVE thank you to all the reviewers that recommended the Bangkok Eggplant. If you're at all a fan of eggplant and curry, you'll probably fall in love with this dish- I know I have! In dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, they currently have take out only and minimal staff, but I can promise you that it'll be worth the wait. I got the Crazy Noodles and the Bangkok Eggplant and both were delicious. The Crazy Noodles featured a ton of veggies and thick cut rice noodles, with plenty of spice, while the Bangkok Eggplant has a perfect soak into your rice yellow curry sauce. Both were definitely a 5/5 stars! If you can't tell, I'm already excited for the next time I'll be ordering from Thailand Cafe, and I highly recommend you try this local business out if you're considering it!

Brian Gould

I regularly stop by getting some food here. I loved the rapid customer service and well prepared food. Never disappointing.

Richard Longmire

Delicious, fresh Thai cuisine that I have enjoyed for years.

Ingrid Kjeldgaard

Delicious food, and kind owner - obsessed with the eggplant in yellow curry and the crazy noodle. Thank you!

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