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🍜 Rod D by Sitti: Brookline’s Thai Surprise—Blood Soup That Steals the Show With a name and vibe that feel almost “Americanized,” this Brookline spot didn’t scream “authentic Thai” to me. But wow—what a hidden gem. Among the hits and misses, one dish alone makes it worth a trip: their (blood noodle soup). 🌟 The Must-Order (Run, Don’t Walk) Boat Noodle Soup (with blood): 🥢 Life-changing. The broth is rich, savory, and shockingly non-ironic (no metallic “blood” taste). We opted for beef, which was tender (not tough) and paired perfectly with bouncy meatballs and crispy pork skin. That pork skin? Soaked in broth, it explodes with flavor in your mouth—pure satisfaction. It’s miles better than New York’s Soothr (sorry, NYC). 😊 Solid, with a Catch Tofu Triangles: 🥠 Crispier and more textural than 9zaab or Thai Place’s versions—crunchy outside, silky inside. The only letdown? The dipping sauce (bland, compared to the others). Imagine it with 9zaab’s sauce, and it’d be perfect. ❌ The Letdown Bangkok Duck: 🦆 Hyped, but underwhelming. The duck is greasy, lacking seasoning, and tastes like it’s been sitting under a heat lamp. Skip it. 😐 The “Meh” (Still Fine) Tom Yum Vermicelli: 🌶️ Decent broth (spicy, tangy) but overloaded with squid rings—seafood lovers might enjoy it, but it’s not memorable. Green Papaya Salad: 🥗 Standard fare—crunchy, spicy, but nothing to write home about. Curry Taro Puffs: 🥟 Tasty, but taste like a Thai take on “taro pastries”—more snack than standout. ✨ The Sweet Side Grilled Stuffed Sticky Rice: 🍌 A pleasant surprise. Glutinous rice, fragrant with banana leaf, wrapped around banana—mildly sweet, not cloying. Their mango sticky rice is good too, with a hint of salt in the rice that balances the mango’s sweetness. Budget Score: 4/5. Stick to the soup and tofu, and it’s affordable. Rod D isn’t perfect, but that blood noodle soup? It’s a game-changer. For Thai comfort food (and a few other solid bites), it’s a welcome addition to Boston’s “oasis” of good eats. 📍 Rod D by Sitti Thai Cuisine 1422 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446 #BrooklineEats #ThaiFood #BostonHiddenGems