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Mahaniyom, Brookline, MA
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Mahaniyom

$31 to $50
Thai

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 86 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 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.

86 Reviews
  1. Lyndsey

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails & gluten free food options, wonderful service

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  2. Nathan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Kate

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    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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  4. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Miami

    16 reviews

    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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  5. Maria

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    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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  6. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    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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  7. honeyb

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    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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  8. Sawyer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    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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  9. 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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  10. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    64 reviews

    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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FAQs

Mahaniyom is rated 4.7 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Mahaniyom

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
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