Poton Restaurant visit | Another Thai meal in Thonglor

🌶️ Thonglor: Brighton’s Thai Spot—Solid Hits, but No “Wow” This Brighton restaurant has its moments, but it’s not going to dethrone my favorite Thai spots. The standout dishes are worth ordering, but a few classics fall flat—making it a “meh” overall. 🌟 The Winners Tom Yum Morfai: 🍲 Boston’s best tom yum (in my book). It’s bright, spicy, and tangy—no creamy coconut here, just a clear, aromatic broth packed with mussels, shrimp, and squid. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying—though still not quite as good as the versions I had in Seattle or Phoenix (those set the bar high). Crying Tiger: 🥩 (No photo, but trust me.) A previous order that surprised me: tender, grilled beef with a zesty, spicy sauce. It’s bold, well-seasoned, and worth adding to your list. Pandan Cocktail: 🍹 Unique and layered, with a lingering pandan flavor that’s weirdly nostalgic (reminded me of childhood cough syrup—in a good way). Ask for the “pandan cocktail”—they’ll know what you mean. 😐 The “Meh” (Skip These) Pad See Ew: 🍜 A Thai staple, but here it’s bland—noodles are overcooked, and the soy sauce flavor is muted. Green Papaya Salad: 🥗 Not bad, but not memorable. It’s crunchy and spicy, but lacks that “fresh, vibrant” kick that makes great som tam. Mango Sticky Rice: 🍚 Disappointing. The rice is clumpy, the mango is underripe, and the coconut sauce is too thin. 😊 The Fusion Pick 3 Flavor Fish: 🐟 A fun twist—fish is diced, fried, then tossed in a sweet-sour-spicy sauce. It’s 入味 (flavorful all the way through) and less messy than whole fried fish, but it’s more “fusion” than traditional Thai. Budget Score: 3.5/5. Hits are worth the price, but misses feel like a waste. Thonglor isn’t a must-visit, but if you’re in Brighton and craving tom yum or Crying Tiger, it’ll do. Just skip the classics—they’re better elsewhere. 📍 Thonglor 559 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135 #BostonThai #BrightonEats #ThaiFoodLovers