Laughing Monk Cafe — Restaurant in Boston

Laughing Monk Cafe is a treasure trove of unique Thai cuisines that mesmerize the palate with their distinctive Isan, Northeastern Thai style. This place echoes their original outpost in Mission Hill, but with an exciting twist - an almost completely revamped menu, teeming with vibrant, lesser-known Thai dishes.

One of their standout dishes was the Isan sausage. It was a blend of ground pork and vermicelli, peppered with spices. The slight sour taste enhanced the pork's umami flavor, and the addition of ginger chunks and nuts made for refreshing palate cleansers between mouthfuls, efficiently cutting through the rich grease.

The Kor Moo Yang, chargrilled marinated pork jowl, was well-executed. However, it lacked that 'wow' factor to truly set it apart. The Khao Soi with beef tendon, on the other hand, was a delightful dish. The sinewy tenderness of the beef tendon harmonized beautifully with the yellow curry, wonton crisps, and onions, creating a layered taste and texture profile. While slightly leaning on the spicier side, the heat level was comfortably palatable.

The only misstep was the Thai Iced Tea. Its sweetness was a bit too overpowering, bordering on cloying. But don't let this minor hiccup deter you. Laughing Monk Cafe is a must-visit for those seeking to delve into the less explored regions of...

I have always ordered Gang Oom Chicken many times here but tonight is truly disappointed. It was like the chicken has been boiled in the soup all day and they just put vegetables and heat it up again when there is new order. Moreover, the soup spills out when you open the togo lid cover which usually they don't put too much soup when cooking this dish. Normally, it tastes amazing and they cooked per order not something like this. I also ordered the pork version which I never had. The pork tastes and smells old. Won't order pork again. Finally, Kanoom Jeen that I got is Bun Hue Vietnamese noodle not Thai Kanoom Jeen Thin rice noodle. I feel like being scammed by the place that I've been order UberEats for more than 10 times. Please make the adjustment and...

Im in the area on a business trip and I was really craving some Thai food. I decided to try Laughing Monk as all my friends highly recommended it to me. As I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the sweetest lady ever. Although I like Thai food, I’m only used to the basics so I asked her to recommend me some dishes and she was more than happy to guide me. The food was absolutely amazing and the environment was lively and cheerful. I was surprised the prices ranged from $20-30 per person. Laughing Monk Cafe is such a small and busy place on the weekend but staff is friendly and helpful. I would definitely go here if you’re looking for great food, great environment, and...