A review of a niche Thai restaurant hidden in Newbury, Boston 🇹🇭

🍜 Bangkok Bento: Newbury Street’s Viral Thai Spot—Hype vs. Reality This tiny Newbury Street spot draws huge lines, and it’s easy to see why—with both Thai and Japanese menus, it’s a busy hub for quick, flavorful eats. But after diving into their Thai dishes (skip the basic American-style Japanese options), here’s the truth: some hits, some misses, but worth a try if you’re in the area. 🌟 The Standouts (Order These—We Got Seconds!) Pad Woon Sen 🇹🇭✨ • The clear winner: Stir-fried glass noodles with veggies, tossed in a savory sauce that tastes like Cantonese-style chow fun (think serious wok hei—smoky, charred flavor). • So good, we ordered a second plate before leaving. Light, fragrant, and packed with umami. Mango Sticky Rice 🥭🍚 • Ripe, silky mango (sweet enough to make your taste buds sing) paired with soft, chewy sticky rice—no hard, undercooked bits here. • Simple, classic, and executed perfectly. We also doubled down on this—no regrets. 🥢 The "Meh" Dishes (Not Bad, Just Unremarkable) Tom Yum Soup 🍲 ・Rich, tangy, and spicy—classic Tom Yum vibes, but nothing groundbreaking. Hits the spot if you’re craving that familiar (sour-spicy) kick. Green Curry Beef 🍛 • Mildly spicy with good flavor, but the curry is too thin—lacks that creamy, thick consistency that clings to rice. Needs more coconut milk oomph. Basil Salmon 🍣 • Decent: Salmon is cooked to flaky perfection (not greasy), but the whole dish is on the salty side. The stir-fried onions add a nice, sweet crunch, though. ❌ The Letdowns Khao Soi Noodles 🍜 • Tastes like instant ramen in a heavy coconut sauce—cloying, not complex. Skip. Thai Iced Tea & Strawberry Milk 🥤 • Overly sweet, with a strong artificial flavor (think "syrupy" more than "fresh"). Stick to water. 📍 The Verdict Vibe: Tiny, cramped, and loud (tables are squished together), but service is fast. Lines: Worth it only if you’re craving pad woon sen or mango sticky rice—otherwise, there are better Thai spots in Boston. Price: ~$50/person (reasonable, but not a steal). #BostonThai #NewburyStreetEats #ThaiFood #BostonEats