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Mahaniyom, Brookline, MA
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Mahaniyom

$31 to $50
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experience
to our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made from
scratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere that
reminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Part neighborhood cocktail den, part tapas restaurant, this buzzy hotspot from Shōjō alum Chompon Boonnak does some of the city’s most exciting Thai food; Boston Magazine named it the city's best Thai restaurant in 2023. You won't really want to skip anything on the shareable menu, but the beef panang and crab fried rice are non-negotiable. Cocktails like the Sazerac with Thai tea-infused rye are equally top-notch, and the cozy, rustic space with exposed-brick walls is for lingering.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 487-5986
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mahaniyom offers a "true quality Thai food" experience with "amazing" staff and a "deceptive amount of variety" in its menu. The cocktails are "fantastic," complementing the vibrant and "unpretentious vibe." Despite the "ear-splitting level of noise," the "scrumptious" dishes and "exceptional all-around dining experience" keep patrons coming back.

79 Reviews
  1. Sawyer

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed. I ate at Mahaniyom a few years ago and it was fantastic. I was excited to return, only to be disappointed. The food was good, not great and the service was terrible. We asked for larger plates because we were sharing a few dishes and the plates were very small. The server told us that the larger plates they have are only for serving food on so we couldn't have bigger plates. Then they told us that our reservation was for 90 minutes when we were 80 minutes into the reservation and there was no one there waiting for the table when we left. Definitely was not worth all the hype!

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  2. Kate

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fun & so delish! 10/10 every time we visit - especially recommend the beef massaman :)

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  3. Susan

    Greater Boston

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect: service , food and beverage and ambiance.

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  4. ERIC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our wait staff seemed in love with what they do, had an infectious brightness. Excellent food and drink recommendations. The ambience in the place is what I'd call very cozy. It's not that big, but bustling everywhere. Still, it's a vibe. Off in the background the bartenders are singing whatever 2000s pop song they're blasting at the moment. It's great carefree energy if you're up for it. Food was delicious and came out in perfect timing. Drink menu was extensive and not at all familiar for I think most Americans -- which I love! Give me something refreshingly different! They even gave us free shots with our check and kindly hoped we enjoyed ourselves and that they'd love to see us again. Restaurants like this deserve your business. When there's care and intent in every aspect of what they do, it's hard to not enjoy yourself. Will most certainly be back!

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  5. Tiziana

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our orders, the dishes were delicious and the cocktails exceptional too! Thank you very much!

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  6. Sirada

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thai food here was authentic. We had Sam as our waiter. He provided excellent services.

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  7. Amanda

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Everything was so so good! Delicious and can't wait to go again!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly the Best restaurant in Boston!! Highly recommend

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  9. Abigail

    Greater Boston

    56 reviews

    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not our favorite. We ordered pescatarian/vegetarian friendly food. The drinks were great and quite different from what we typically have. We found the food to be heavily seasoned with cilantro, which was surprising and kind of overwhelming. The food wasn't for us, and we weren't sure why it is on so many lists.

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  10. Ben

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    As Thai food fan Food not match the hayp around this place First and last Wast of time

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Mahaniyom is rated 4.7 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Mahaniyom

236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445-6849

Additional information

  • Area
    Brookline
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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