The burnt treasure Thai restaurant is finally open again
ð Thai Place: Allstonâs Beloved Thai Gem, RebornâCurries, Salads, and Nostalgic Flavors For years, this tiny Allston spot was a secret: a Thai coupleâs labor of love, serving authentic dishes that felt like a hug from home. Then a fire shuttered itâuntil now. Reopened and just as beloved, itâs back to serving the curries, soups, and street food that made it a community favorite. ð The Dishes That Define It (And Why We Missed Them) Yellow Curry ð A taste of Bangkok. Rich, creamy, and fragrant with coconut milk, this curry nails the balance of spice and sweetness. Tucked inside: tiny Thai eggplants (a detail that screams authenticity). Pair it with tender chickenâeach bite soaks up the curry, and the sauce? Perfect over rice (youâll want seconds). Kau-Moo Yarng ðķïļ Summer in a bowl. Spicy, tangy, and addictive. Grilled pork (fatty, crispy, never greasy) tossed in a bright sauce that hits all the notes: sour, sweet, spicy, salty. Wrap it in lettuce with cucumber, and itâs a burst of Southeast Asian flavorârefreshing enough for hot days, bold enough to satisfy. Krapow with Fried Egg ðģ Street food perfection. Stir-fried chicken mince, chilies, and basilâwok-charred and fragrant. Top it with a crispy fried egg (yolk runny, please), mix with rice, and itâs simple, satisfying, and so good. A staple for a reason. Tom Yum Soup ðĪ A classic reborn. Zesty, lemongrass-kissed broth with shrimp (skin-on, plump, and sweet). Itâs tangy, spicy, and just as good as we rememberedâback in the day, a small bowl cost $5, and weâd sip it weekly. Mango Sticky Rice ðĨ Dessert done right. Ripe mango, sweet coconut sticky riceâno frills, just pure, tropical sweetness. Itâs the perfect end to a spicy meal. ð A Few Notes The Space: Tinyâfewer than 5 tablesâso plan for takeout or arrive early. Hidden Gem Alert: Ask about the Thai-style marinated raw shrimp (not on the menu). Itâs bold, fresh, and a rare findâideal for adventurous eaters with strong stomachs. Thai Place isnât just a restaurantâitâs a piece of Allstonâs food history. For Thai expats, locals, and anyone craving ârealâ Thai flavor, its return is a celebration. Welcome back. ð Thai Place Allston, MA (look for the small storefrontâworth the hunt) #AllstonEats #BostonThai #NostalgicBites