Laughing Monk Cafe - Allston

🍽️ Detailed Menu Review 🥭 Mango Sticky Rice ($8.95) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fresh, sweet mango paired with sticky rice that is soft yet perfectly chewy Coconut milk sweetness is precisely balanced, topped with crispy rice for added texture Portion is slightly small, but the flavor sets a benchmark for Boston Thai cuisine 🦐 Rad Na Talay - Seafood Noodles ($21) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Generous portions of seafood: includes large shrimp, squid, mussels, and more Wide rice noodles fully absorb the rich, savory sauce, packed with wok hei Tip: The sauce is on the saltier side; best paired with Thai jasmine rice 🍜 Khao Soi - Northern Thai Curry Noodles ($19) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Traditional recipe from Chiang Mai: creamy coconut curry broth is aromatic and smooth Dual-texture experience: crispy egg noodles combined with soft boiled noodles Beef tendon simmered until meltingly tender Recommended to squeeze fresh lime for layered flavor 🌿 Hidden Highlights Daily rotating selection of homemade Thai desserts Adjustable spice levels (recommended to start with medium) Vegetarian version of Khao Soi available 💰 Spending Guide Meal Type Recommendation Budget Quick Solo Meal Khao Soi + Mango Sticky Rice $25-30 Sharing for Two Appetizer + 2 Main Courses + Dessert $55-65 Specialty Drinks Thai Iced Tea / Butterfly Pea Lemonade $5-7 📝 Diner's Notes "On a gloomy Boston evening, this steaming bowl of Northern Thai curry noodles instantly awakened my senses. The owner, who is from Chiang Mai, insists on importing spices directly from Thailand—even the decorative bamboo baskets are shipped from his hometown." #AllstonEats #BestThaiInBoston #NorthernThaiCuisine #GreatValueFind #HiddenMenu