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    A two-dozen-seat Thai tapas room in Brookline Village where the menu reads like a love letter to northern Bangkok filtered through a genuinely curious kitchen. Small plates and creative cocktails share equal billing, the Michelin Bib Gourmand crowd sitting close enough to see what everyone else ordered. The New York Times and Boston Magazine have both circled it, which tracks for a spot this compact running this confidently.

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    The dishes from the writeups

    • Kang puu

      “kang puu, a crab curry that brings to mind a canal-side lunch in Bangkok”

      Boston Magazine, 2025
    • Nang kai tod

      “nang kai tod, crispy chicken-skin bites that beg to be paired with a Thai lager”

      Boston Magazine, 2025
    • Larb ped

      “larb ped, spicy minced duck meat”

      Boston Magazine, 2025
    • Yum som-o

      “Dishes to consider include yum som-o, or pomelo salad, a seasonal treat featuring grilled tiger prawns arranged with diced citrus segments, roasted cashews and toasted coconut.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    236 Washington St., Brookline, MA · Brookline
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 4 PM

    • Monday 11:30 AM to 2 PM 4 PM to 10 PM
    • Tuesday Closed
    • Wednesday Today 11:30 AM to 2 PM 4 PM to 10 PM
    • Thursday 11:30 AM to 2 PM 4 PM to 10 PM
    • Friday 11:30 AM to 2 PM 4 PM to 11 PM
    • Saturday 11:30 AM to 2 PM 4 PM to 11 PM
    • Sunday Noon to 2 PM 4 PM to 10 PM
    Phone
    (617) 487-5986
    Reserve
    OpenTable
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