I'm sad to see this place has a lower rating than I would've expected!! my friend and I stopped by here for their lunch special on a weekday. the hostess and waitresses were very kind to us and very accommodating. my friend asked if the duck green curry was available for the lunch menu and even though it wasn't, they offered to make it for her anyway and charged lunch pricing! portions were HUGE and very worth the cost. Food came out super quick too. papaya salad wasn't the freshest but it had solid flavor. I loved the Mee Nam (noodle soup w cha Shu); big portions of meat and had extra portions to take home. The green curry my friend got was surprisingly not that spicy at all (even though she asked for spice) and they also gave her a huge portion. Highly recommend this place for lunch in beacon hill, I think it's very worth the price.
jamie
Favorite place to to go foodThe people here are kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad See You
Bobby Conlon
Had a nice lunch and tasty water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Denise V.
Thai food is authentic and delicious My favorite Thai food place when in Boston -! Atmosphere is nice; yet they could replace their long time dining chairs .
Mohammad Murshid Alam
I used to like their food. It’s terrible now.
Phillip Morton
Great food and service. Quality Thai cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katelyn N.
3.5/5, pretty decent spot. I really enjoyed my pad thai (on the sweeter side). My parents got the seafood delight and royale and it was very well done i would say too. I would skip the panang curry, too salty and not spicy at all. Papaya salad was also good, not spicy though. Kids got the crab rangoons and loved them. Service was kind and place was pretty large and decently empty. clean spot, would probably come back.
Tim F.
Really lovely ambiance with uncrowded table arrangements. Intoxicating smell. Attentive service. Great food. Asked for spicy, got actual spicy. I can find zero faults.
Jim Fulton
I ordered fried rice twice. I got noodles. The boneless ribs were small slices...tough. I sent all back and walked out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Timothy Sharkey
Stayed locally and was craving some Pad Thai. Thrilled to find this spot across the street.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, Sticky Rice
Great value for the money, and good calm atmosphere. The entree servings are generous. I almost always take half home for another meal. My glass of wine does add expense. My favorite is the Rama Garden with chicken, and a side order of brown rice.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant steps and entry would be difficult for a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, Spring Roll, Sticky Rice
Bryan Phillips
We love this place, best Thai place in boston.hanrs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad See You
Jea Kim
Typical Neighborhood Thai spot in Beacon Hill.Over the past few months, I’ve been coming to King & I for occasional Thai food cravings. The restaurant offers a comfortable and no-frills setting that mirrors many Thai eateries. While it primarily caters to delivery service, dining in offers a cozy experience.From the appetizers, I had the Boneless Barbecue Spareribs, which was essentially pork tenderloin pieces immersed in a honey and spice-infused sweet chili sauce. However, the pork was slightly overcooked and the sweet chili sauce was overpowering.The entree experience was slightly better. My favorite so far was the Roast Duck Choo Chee. The duck, though slightly on the drier side, was redeemed by the curry sauce and the mushrooms and peppers. Similarly, the crispy chicken that came with Pad Thai was too thinly sliced and dry, but the noodles were decent.Another satisfying dish was the Seafood Royale. A medley of garlic shrimp, scallops, squid, and vegetables, the dish offered a balanced flavor profile - not overly spicy but still sufficiently zesty.Being the sole Thai restaurant in West End and Beacon Hill area, King & I dutifully serves its purpose: offering solid Thai food. While I’m not sure if I would go back, it’s still a reliable choice if you’re looking for a quick Thai meal.Parking: Paid Street parking on Charles St
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Francesca L.
Nice spot in beacon hill. Right by the Charles MGH t stop. $15 card minimum. Place could use a dusting. Tables were clean but artwork had visible dust on them. Food came out quickly and was super fresh. Pork potstickers could have used some more seasoning; the chicken king and I was amazing; and the kaprow was great. Didn't like having to pay for sides of rice with mains but not uncommon nowadays.
Nick K.
Boneless spare ribs were a bit rubbery, pad Thai was very good, and the beef soup dinner wasn't good. Overall, I think this is a very hit-or-miss place for dinner. I'll try it again but be more cautious with my order!
I'm sad to see this place has a lower rating than I would've expected!! my friend and I stopped by here for their lunch special on a weekday. the hostess and waitresses were very kind to us and very accommodating. my friend asked if the duck green curry was available for the lunch menu and even though it wasn't, they offered to make it for her anyway and charged lunch pricing! portions were HUGE and very worth the cost. Food came out super quick too. papaya salad wasn't the freshest but it had solid flavor. I loved the Mee Nam (noodle soup w cha Shu); big portions of meat and had extra portions to take home. The green curry my friend got was surprisingly not that spicy at all (even though she asked for spice) and they also gave her a huge portion. Highly recommend this place for lunch in beacon hill, I think it's very worth the price.
Favorite place to to go foodThe people here are kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad See You
Had a nice lunch and tasty water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Thai food is authentic and delicious My favorite Thai food place when in Boston -! Atmosphere is nice; yet they could replace their long time dining chairs .
I used to like their food. It’s terrible now.
Great food and service. Quality Thai cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
3.5/5, pretty decent spot. I really enjoyed my pad thai (on the sweeter side). My parents got the seafood delight and royale and it was very well done i would say too. I would skip the panang curry, too salty and not spicy at all. Papaya salad was also good, not spicy though. Kids got the crab rangoons and loved them. Service was kind and place was pretty large and decently empty. clean spot, would probably come back.
Really lovely ambiance with uncrowded table arrangements. Intoxicating smell. Attentive service. Great food. Asked for spicy, got actual spicy. I can find zero faults.
I ordered fried rice twice. I got noodles. The boneless ribs were small slices...tough. I sent all back and walked out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Stayed locally and was craving some Pad Thai. Thrilled to find this spot across the street.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, Sticky Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
Great value for the money, and good calm atmosphere. The entree servings are generous. I almost always take half home for another meal. My glass of wine does add expense. My favorite is the Rama Garden with chicken, and a side order of brown rice.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant steps and entry would be difficult for a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Crispy Chicken Pad Thai, Spring Roll, Sticky Rice
We love this place, best Thai place in boston.hanrs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad See You
Typical Neighborhood Thai spot in Beacon Hill.Over the past few months, I’ve been coming to King & I for occasional Thai food cravings. The restaurant offers a comfortable and no-frills setting that mirrors many Thai eateries. While it primarily caters to delivery service, dining in offers a cozy experience.From the appetizers, I had the Boneless Barbecue Spareribs, which was essentially pork tenderloin pieces immersed in a honey and spice-infused sweet chili sauce. However, the pork was slightly overcooked and the sweet chili sauce was overpowering.The entree experience was slightly better. My favorite so far was the Roast Duck Choo Chee. The duck, though slightly on the drier side, was redeemed by the curry sauce and the mushrooms and peppers. Similarly, the crispy chicken that came with Pad Thai was too thinly sliced and dry, but the noodles were decent.Another satisfying dish was the Seafood Royale. A medley of garlic shrimp, scallops, squid, and vegetables, the dish offered a balanced flavor profile - not overly spicy but still sufficiently zesty.Being the sole Thai restaurant in West End and Beacon Hill area, King & I dutifully serves its purpose: offering solid Thai food. While I’m not sure if I would go back, it’s still a reliable choice if you’re looking for a quick Thai meal.Parking: Paid Street parking on Charles St
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice spot in beacon hill. Right by the Charles MGH t stop. $15 card minimum. Place could use a dusting. Tables were clean but artwork had visible dust on them. Food came out quickly and was super fresh. Pork potstickers could have used some more seasoning; the chicken king and I was amazing; and the kaprow was great. Didn't like having to pay for sides of rice with mains but not uncommon nowadays.
Boneless spare ribs were a bit rubbery, pad Thai was very good, and the beef soup dinner wasn't good. Overall, I think this is a very hit-or-miss place for dinner. I'll try it again but be more cautious with my order!