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Merai, Brookline, MA

Merai

4.8
4.8
79 Reviews
$50 and over
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
A creative Thai restaurant and bar for adventurous diners.

Merai, a destination for re-imagined global cuisine with Thai-inspired flavors and Asian cocktails,

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 505-6851
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Phaeng and Phiu

    24 Mar 2025 only
    Lao-Thai Backyard BBQ
    Phaeng and Phiu photo

What 79 people are saying

Merai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merai offers "delicious, innovative spins on Thai dishes" with standout items like the krapaw hot dog and pork dumplings. Patrons rave about the "excellent cocktails and service" in a cozy yet lively setting. While noise levels can be high, the vibrant atmosphere and highly recommended menu make it a must-visit.

79 Reviews
  1. Mareike

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food unfortunately didn’t excite us. I don’t mind small menus but it was hard for us to choose from the options. The tempura shrimp are bomb though and so are the cocktails. The sister restaurant Mahaniyom is untouchable

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  2. DinaI VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would not recommend to my friends. The food was mediocre—I wouldn’t recommend the duck confit with fries. The dish was served cold, and the fat had completely soaked the fries, making them unappetizing. The salmon portion was disappointingly small, more like two pieces of nigiri, and it was drowned in a flavorless broth. That said, the service was excellent—fast and accommodating. The drinks were creative, but one was served in a glass that had been chipped and sanded down, making it feel like drinking from broken glass, which was off-putting.

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  3. ken VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fantastic, an interesting blend of Thai, Indian and American comfort food. The service was very attentive and the food was delivered quickly. It's restaurant itself loud and the seating intimate.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive dishes, fun atmosphere, lovely complex cocktails.

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  5. Pierre-Olivier

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and food, but definitely top-tier hospitality!

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  6. john

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Merai is a great little bar with unique and delicious small plates. The service is cheerful and welcoming. We had the mussels, salmon, and pork dumplings – all tasty.

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  7. Carolyn VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything here is wonderful. You really can't go wrong. Favorites are the mussels and chicken and rice. Cocktails are fun and tasty.

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  8. Jose

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best hot dog of my life. Highly recommend. The Hojicha cocktail was great as well.

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  9. Elena

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, innovative spins on Thai dishes. We absolutely loved two of the specials - thai nachos with massaman stew and hamachi crudo with mango sauce - as well as the signature hotdog and onigiri with chashu pork from the regular menu. Friendly, attentive service, great drinks, and a cool vibe. The total bill was also not as high as I expected for the amount of ordered. Would definitely return!

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  10. Marc VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks, yummy food, and professional and friendly service. Loved it and can’t wait to return

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FAQs

Merai is rated 4.8 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merai

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445-7905

Additional information

  • Area
    Brookline
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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