Merai

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

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   john

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 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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   Carolyn VIP

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 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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   Jose

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 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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   Elena

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 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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    Marc VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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