Chilli Duck Thai Cuisine
(617) 236-5208
829 Boylston St
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3489
-71.0827
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Black Bay West
What People Are Saying About Chilli Duck Thai Cuisine
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
The dining room, with its murals and tropical colors, makes for a delightfully upbeat yet calm atmosphere. That calm may not extend to diners' taste buds --there's a lot of spice on the menu. Luckily, ultra-attentive waiters are always on the lookout for empty water glasses.
The Food
The expansive, easy to navigate menu offers something for everyone, even those averse to typical Thai flavors like curry and peanut. Starter plates of crunchy spring rolls or vegetable tempura are perfect for sharing, while fiery hot and sour soup is balanced by refreshing lime shrimp salad. Green and red curry dishes pack a whale of a punch; gentler palates should opt for chicken with cashew nuts, or crispy roasted duck with peanut sauce. Quality's high across the board, though the pork and beef used in most dishes isn't exactly lean. Fruity desserts (go with the chilled rambutan) provide a light finish.
User Reviews
Citifood
April 23, 2009
I ran over to this place today for lunch for the first time. I have no idea how a Thai place can get Pad Thai soooo wrong. It had to be the worst meal I have ever had the displeasure of paying for. You've been warned...save your money and your time.
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bostone22
September 04, 2008
Used to enjoy this place on occasion, but had a bad experience with a waitress who demanded a 20% tip. A friend and I paid individually and made an honest mistake. She could've pointed it out and asked if this was what we meant to put down. I would've gladly made the correction. Because she was demanding and rude about it, I was completely turned off and refuse to go back: There are better restaurants with polite wait staff who don't feel so entitled. Last i checked, tips were based on service and at the discretion of the customer.
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freewilly7
April 12, 2008
had better, but it's doable. prices are reasonable for a joint that's located in the middle of the city. still like penang's (chinatown) satay better, though. :)
read full reviewThe Details on Chilli Duck Thai Cuisine
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant can be hard to spot: look along Boylston for its chili-adorned sign, which leads to the below-street-level door.
Save Money:
Consider sharing larger dishes (any of the curries or house specialties), as most come with excellent jasmine rice and a Japanese-style iceberg salad.
When to Go:
With reasonable prices and speedy service, this is an attractive pre-show dining option for those heading to the nearby Berklee Performance Center.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
