Cheap staples and inventive, rare Northern Thai cuisine lure yuppies and graduate students to this subterranean Harvard Square restaurant.
(617) 500-0868
50 JFK St Harvard Square
(Mt Auburn Street)
Cambridge,
MA
02138
42.3795
-71.0722
Neighborhoods: Charlestown, Medford Street / The Neck
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Sat 12pm-10:30pm
Sun 4pm-10pm
Price:
$
9 Tastes
Last updated 8.19.09
What People Are Saying About 9 Tastes
The Owner
9 Tastes
Owner
This Thai restaurant in Harvard Square offers authentic Thai Cuisine at affordable prices. Catering is available as well as a four course dinner with a bottle of wine.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Older Cambridge coeds and young professionals head below street level to commune over filling, inexpensive rice dishes and bowls of noodle soup. Soft lighting and dutiful service add a slightly sophisticated air, as does an engaging wine list (beat the heat of the lethal curry dishes with a crisp New Zealand sauvignon blanc). Ex-pats and those who've visited Thailand enjoy the atmospheric Bangkok street souvenirs dotted throughout the restaurant. – – The Food – In addition to basic Thai dishes like sweet pad thai and crunchy spring rolls, the menu features…
10/18/08
Good food, but I hope you like eating in a basment
by TheReviewa
Tthe Thai at 9 tastes is quite good. The menu is extensive and they offer a bento box type meal for deal-seekers. I would recommend the duck or the spicy basil chicken (off menu item) for entrees and pastry puffs as an app. Prices are reasonable and there is a full bar too. Surely a good choice if you are in the mood for Thai.
- Pros: Great menu and good flavor
- Cons: Eating in a basment
07/25/07
Not as good as I hoped!
by matinaleung
I went with a girlfriend of mine for dinner. The place itself was nice and cozy. But the overall experience was not as good as I hoped. The water tasted very funny. I think because they put lemon in the water but it tasted like detergent kind of lemon, not so much natural lemon. I had to order a soda cos I couldn't stand the water. But I could still taste the strange lemon taste in that soda. The food was just okay. The seafood dish we ordered was not very fresh. The duck we ordered came in smaller portion than I thought. The chicken in the fried rice was dry and over cooked. The wait staff was just okay. They were not too friendly with us, no smile, no eye contact. Given the good review by other people, I might give it one more try if I pass by the area for lunch in the future (maybe I was just having bad luck that night). But I have tried much better Thai restaurants than this....
11/20/06
Great, inexpensive Thai food.
by hlsgirl
I love this restaurant--I go there at least a couple times a month. The lunch specials are an especially good deal--soup, appetizer, and entree for less than $8. My favorites are the pad thai and the green curry.
The Details on 9 Tastes
Save Money:
Skip Harvard Square's many greasy spoons for a healthy and affordable lunch (dishes generally average between $6-$8).
Know Before You Go:
Pay attention to the menu's spice notations, as many dishes are normally prepared with a ton of curry and spices. Any dish's spice quotient can be adjusted.
When to Go:
Expect a wait on weekend nights, especially when the universities host parents' weekends. Call ahead to see if a reservation's recommended.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from 9 Tastes
- Authentic Thai Dishes
- Affordable Menu
- Friendly and Attentive Service
This Thai restaurant in Harvard Square offers authentic Thai Cuisine at affordable prices. Catering is available as well as a four course dinner with a bottle of wine.
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