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Mahaniyom

$31 to $50

Thai

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
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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.

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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.

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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
Website
http://www.mahaniyomboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445-6849
Neighborhood
Brookline
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 85 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
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mahaniyom offers an "amazing experience" with authentic Thai cuisine and creative cocktails. Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" and "friendly staff." Despite its small size and noise level, the vibrant atmosphere adds to the charm. Reservations are advised due to its popularity. "Highly recommend" for an outstanding culinary journey.

85 Reviews

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Nathan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food and cocktails were outstanding. The only reason I took stars off is because the restaurant is extremely small and we had to awkwardly stand in the middle of the dining room while waiting for our table to be ready. Definitely nothing serious enough to deter you from trying this fantastic spot. Highly recommend.
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Kate
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing, Brookline village is a bit of a trek from the city but completely worth it!
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Jeffrey
Miami
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was very good, but not extraordinary - not sure what all the hype is about. It is just a slight step up from our usual thai place. The service was great - but very dark and cramped space.
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Maria
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food at an outstanding price! Get the beef panang, the tofu song, and the chicken ka-praw! Drinks are great too.
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Jeffrey
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was excited to get a reservation to this small Thai Tapas restaurant. It did not disappoint. Food was creative and excellent. Service was professional. We will return many times.
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honeyb
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday - excellent food, drinks and service!
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Sawyer
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
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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Kate
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
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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Susan
Greater Boston
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
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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ERIC
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 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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Mahaniyom is rated 4.7 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445-6849

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.mahaniyomboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 487-5986

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