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Khao Sarn

250 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 566-7200
Khao Sarn
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Longwood Avenue
Best of Citysearch:
Thai Food 2006
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm

Editorial Review for Khao Sarn – by Gerrish Lopez

The Scene
With its warm, inviting atmosphere and authentic Northern-style cuisine, Khao Sarn has changed the way many diners think of Thai food. Expect a varied crowd of students and local families. For those facing a wait--a common occurrence on weekends--the handsome bar serves up fruity alcoholic concoctions like velvety mango martinis. Quiet, respectful servers do their best to explain the menu's many unfamiliar dishes.

The Food
While the kitchen churns out dependable interpretations of Thai classics like pad thai and spring rolls, don't make the mistake so many do of passing up Northern Thai specialties like haw moak, a mousse-like dish that steams chicken, spices, coconut milk and curry paste in banana leaves. Spice lovers have several multiple-alarm curries to enjoy. Coconut-lovers must sample the kitchen's most popular dessert, mango-and-coconut-cream sticky rice.

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When to Go

The restaurant's artful cuisine and atmosphere mesh surprisingly well with the Coolidge Corner Theatre, a less than a five-minute walk.

User Reviews for Khao Sarn

3 Star Rating: Average

02/03/2007 Posted by holmes1013

Be warned: the pad thai from Khao Sarn is VERY fishy!!! (the fishiest I've had in Boston...enough for me to sign up on citysearch just to write this review) For those of you who prefer a sweeter pad thai, I would not recommend this restuarant. However, I will say that the atmosphere of the restuarant was nice and the people were very friendly (we got the thai to-go).

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/26/2006 Posted by keishaw

I was a regular at Rod Dee, and decided to give Khao Sarn a try. That was 1 year ago. Since stepping into Khao Sarn, I have increased my standards as to what Thai Food should taste like. The food is always fresh and authentic, and the restuarant is always spotless, even when they are busy. A must see is Noon (not sure how it is spelled), she is the most attentive bartender I have ever met. I think she is a mind reader, as she will never leave you hanging, and at least twice a week comes up with some unheard of creation thats out of this world. If you think this post in not real, feel free to check me out sitting at the bar for happy hour on Wednesdays or Fridays from 4:30pm - 6:00pm --K

Pros: excellent service, food is always the freshest,

Cons: depending on the time you may have to drive around for a parking space

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Editor's Review

Diners of all backgrounds make the trek for Northern Thai cuisine in comfortably Coolidge Corner digs.  See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

The restaurant's artful cuisine and atmosphere mesh surprisingly well with the Coolidge Corner Theatre, a less than a five-minute walk.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm

Dress Code

  • Very casual

Payment Types

  • Travelers Check
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Gift Certificate

Cuisines

  • Thai
  • Vegetarian

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Late Night Dining
  • Group Dining

Recognition for Khao Sarn

2006 Editorial Winner - Thai Food

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