Eating Thai street food in Boston? -9Zaab
đ¶ïž 9Zaab Thai Street Food: Bostonâs Casual Thai GemâCrispy Tofu Steals the Show Iâve been on a Thai food kick latelyâtwo amazing spots in AZ set the bar high, and this Somerville street-food joint? It came close. Saturday plans: art, bingsu, and thisâhereâs what hit (and what didnât). đ The Must-Orders Tofu Triangles: đ„ą Obsessed. Crispy, shatteringly golden on the outside, but somehow silky soft inside. The sweet, tangy dipping sauce ties it all togetherâbright, balanced, and addictive. Easily the best dish of the meal. Offal Soup: đ„ Not as good as the Seattle version I love, but still excellent. Rich, savory broth with tender bits of offal (no gaminess), herbs, and veggies. Comforting and full of depthâperfect for cold days (or Thai food fanatics). Mama Super Zaab: đ A twist on tom yumâthick, curry-like (thanks to coconut milk) instead of brothy. Loaded with shrimp, meatballs, egg, ramen, and tiny mushrooms. Spicy, creamy, and heartyâlike a âthai hot pot in a bowl.â đ Solid, But Not Spectacular Green Papaya Salad: đ„ Reliable, as always. Crunchy, spicy, and slightly sweetâno surprises, but satisfying. Green Curry: đ Meh. The curry itself is mild and forgettable, but the bamboo shoots inside? Fresh and tender. Skip the curry, but ask for extra (bamboo) if you can. đ The Letdowns Khao Na Gai: đ A complimentary âroast chicken rice bowlââdry chicken, bland rice, no flavor. Skip (even if itâs free). Mango Sticky Rice: đ The mango was underripe (too tart), and the rice lacked that âcreamy coconutâ kick. Crying Thaigerâs version is still my gold standardâthatâs how itâs done. âš Vibe Casual, no-fuss, and authenticâlike eating at a Bangkok street stall. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal without the frills. Budget Score: 4/5. Affordable portions, with standout dishes that justify every cent. 9Zaab isnât life-changing, but itâs a solid pick for crave-worthy Thai street food. Go for the tofu triangles and offal soupâyou wonât regret it. đ 9Zaab Thai Street Food (Somerville locationâcheck the address!) #BostonThai #StreetFoodVibes #ThaiComfortFood