My favorite Thai Mimi is upgraded | Boston continues to charge ahead

🍛 Sen Yan Thai: Boston’s Go-To for Thai Comfort Food—Pork Leg Rice & More This spot (and its neighbor Thonglor) are my forever faves for Thai food in Boston. From classic staples to new experiments, here’s what hit (and what missed) on my latest visit: 🌟 The Must-Orders (No Brainers) Pork Leg Rice: 5 stars. No need for fancy descriptions—huge portions, tender meat, and that perfect savory sauce. Hearty, satisfying, and consistently delicious. Spare Rib Pot: 5 stars, permanent menu MVP. Fall-off-the-bone ribs in a rich, flavorful broth—and they refill the soup for free. Perfect for sharing (or not… no judgment). 🆕 New Items: Hits & Misses Pandan Drink: 4.5 stars. Fresh, fragrant pandan juice—sweet with a subtle “leafy” note. Love it if you’re into herbal, earthy flavors (I am!). Bonus: It’s only the second spot in Boston (after Maprang) where I’ve found this—worth seeking out. Manow: 2.5 stars, divisive. Let’s just say this fish dish splits crowds. I thought it was okay—mild fishiness tamed by the sauce, with bold seasoning. My boyfriend? Hated it. If you’re sensitive to fishy flavors, skip it. 🤔(Pre-Made Food) Question—Help! A friend pointed out: “The pork leg rice tastes exactly the same every time… maybe it’s pre-made?” Now I’m paranoid—how do you tell if a dish is (prepped in advance) vs. fresh? Any tips, foodies? 💸 Verdict Not quite NYC-level Thai, but Boston’s got nothing to sneeze at—especially here. Sen Yan and Thonglor are my go-tos for reliable, flavorful comfort food. 📍 Sen Yan Thai: Boston’s Thai staple—pork leg rice alone makes it a must. #BostonThaiFood #ComfortEats #FoodieProblems