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Mahaniyom, Brookline, MA
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Mahaniyom

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$31 to $50
Thai
236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445-6849

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experience
to our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made from
scratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere that
reminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Part neighborhood cocktail den, part tapas restaurant, this buzzy hotspot from Shōjō alum Chompon Boonnak does some of the city’s most exciting Thai food; Boston Magazine named it the city's best Thai restaurant in 2023. You won't really want to skip anything on the shareable menu, but the beef panang and crab fried rice are non-negotiable. Cocktails like the Sazerac with Thai tea-infused rye are equally top-notch, and the cozy, rustic space with exposed-brick walls is for lingering.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 146 people are saying

Mahaniyom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mahaniyom offers an "authentic" Thai dining experience with "spectacular" dishes and cocktails. Despite being a "small" and "noisy" venue, patrons rave about the "wonderful" and "friendly" service. Standout dishes include the "Beef Massaman," "brussels sprouts," and "crab curry." Ideal for those seeking "innovative" flavors in a "cozy" setting.
146 Reviews
  1. Veera VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic flavorful food. Plenty of amazing choices with no poor options. Great service. Balanced and delicious cocktails.

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  2. jimmy

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and the decorations were lovely. However, they only allow 90 minutes for dining in. We were a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids), and we had to rush through our meal instead of enjoying it. If we had ordered just a few dishes.It might have been fine,but we ordered about 10 dishes, and the portions were on the smaller side. This is the first time I’ve seen a restaurant limit a group of four to just 90 minutes. So be aware if you’re coming with a larger group, you likely won’t have enough time to relax, enjoy your drinks, and savor your meal. It felt more like a race than a dining experience!!

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  3. Vi VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the rambutan salad, beef panang, lon goong special, thai fried chicken, and saved room for dessert. Every dish was delicious, as always, but I especially can't stop thinking about the fried chicken! It was incredibly flavorful; it alone will bring me back in the very near future. Service was excellent, drinks are interesting and complex. I enjoy every meal I have here, a real gem just outside Boston!

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  4. Renee

    San Francisco6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Tight squeeze, very loud, lackluster service, drinks came in the middle of dinner, very salt heavy which masked flavor of the food and made everything taste similar. Much better Thai to be had elsewhere.

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  5. shelley VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first experience eating at Mahaniyom. It's been difficult to reserve a table. At 6:00 on a Wednesday it was packed and VERY noisy. Tables are close together. Staff was very friendly and helpful answering questions about the menu and portion size. For two of us, we ordered 4 dishes and it was plenty! The Brussel sprouts were our favorite followed by the Beef Massaman. Three of our 4 dishes were vegetarian, we ordered one cocktail and one beer and the bill was $86 without tip. So not a cheap night out but we did enjoy the food quite a bit! Might order takeout next time though.

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  6. Piseth

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect Sunday dinner. Food was on point. Service impeccable. Thanks for a really wonderful time!

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  7. Roy

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each dish was spectacular. Cocktails were also incredible. Great vibes all around!

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  8. Chicki

    Bristol10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Highly recommended. Really enjoyed

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  9. Wendy VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and cocktails as expected, with calm competent service. :) It's always great at Mahaniyom!

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  10. Ann VIP

    Greater Boston55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time eating at Mahaniyom and we liked it. The food and cocktails are innovative and fresh. Many of the food items are spicy. It's also somewhat loud and dark.

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FAQs

Mahaniyom is rated 4.8 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
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236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445-6849

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brookline
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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