BOONNOON Market

Such an amazing hidden gem, one of the most authentic Thai places I’ve been to in Boston. LOVED their Thai tea. Also try their specials: we got the Kua Kling (minced chicken dish) and Panang with pork. Those were my favorites even over the Kao Soi and Satay Noodles. Heed the three pepper emojis next to the Kua Kling - it’s legit 🌶️🌶️🌶️ And you HAVE to save room for the Kao Niao Dam Sankaya - every coconut flavor in there is to die for. The chef/owner is so sweet and friendly, and really goes out of his way to deliver an amazing experience of home and good, fresh food. This place values providing great experiences over appealing to a mass market. Which in my book is a win to any local business - food worth trying and a story worth telling!

This is one of the best restaurants in Boston, legitimately. They have a small menu, which means they do everything on there incredibly well. Never had a bad dish or even a mediocre dish here. Big flavors, great spice, solid portions. Plus, the folks working here are incredible, they make you feel like family when you walk in. It's amazing! We need more places like this in Boston!

A cozy and causal Thai spot in Arlington. After seeing their exquisite ratings, I recently took a visit. The layout of the restaurant was somewhat unique as they had a small section of Thai snacks and sauces on one side of the store. From their small plates, I had the chive cake, Limon chicken, and the Wings Zab. The chive cake stood out with its unique texture - a perfect balance of chewy inside and crispy exterior, akin to a fried rice cake. The other two chicken dishes were okay, and I especially enjoyed the Limon chicken, which was essentially a chicken cutlet with lemon-infused honey mustard sauce. The Kao Soi, while rich in ingredients, lacked a bit of depth in its flavors. The basil fried rice, on the other hand, was a flavorful dish with a good mix of chicken, egg, and vegetables, seasoned nicely with basil, garlic, and chili. While Boonnoon Market may not completely align with its top-tier ratings, it is still as a solid Thai option in Arlington. It's an especially great choice for those seeking a warm, family-owned atmosphere combined with good food at reasonable prices.

The BEST Thai restaurant in this area! We had a great experience at this market/restaurant on every aspect : ) First of, the lady at the restaurant was so friendly! The big welcome with an genuine smile really makes you feel like home. The ambience of this place is very cozy. It is small, nothing fancy, but very comfortable. While waiting for our food to arrive, we also enjoyed browsing the groceries on the shelf. Last and most importantly, the food is amazing!! We got Pad Thai, the fish balls and green curry with Tofu with a bunch of dessert. The coconut cupcake is absolutely DEVINE!! Overall, we had a really great dining experience there as a small family. We would definitely go back, and strongly recommend!

Yummy flavors. Quality ingredients. Actually spicy if you want it. Reasonable prices. Nice people. What more can you ask for?

I am very picky about Thai restaurants in Boston, because the majority is Americanized in flavor, but this restaurant serves authentic and flavorful Thai food. Everything I’ve ordered is really FRESH and FLAVORFUL. I feel like I’m eating food in Thailand! Nothing is too sweet, salty, or spicy. It’s perfectly balanced. Also, you MUST try their desserts. It is sooo good! I hope they keep making more Thai desserts. I will keep returning and bringing friends! I highly recommend this place.

The food was flavorful. I liked the small space because it felt authentic. Very good.

Love the passion that the owner of the store has for sharing great authentic and creative Vietnamese food with others. Everyone that works there is very friendly and accommodating: if you have any food allergies, let them know about dishes you wish to try and they will suggest ways to switch out ingredients to make dishes gluten free/vegan/vegetarian (including paying attention to things like fish sauce, soy sauce, marinades, etc). The spicy noodles were wonderful- savory, crunchy, refreshing. Pad Thai a bit too sweet for my preference, could use more acidity even with extra limes, but still very good. Eggplant dish excellent but on spicier side (which I like). Spice/heat is typical of more authentic Asian food- a slow burn that builds but does not overwhelm flavor, but may be much for someone that is not used to spice. Dessert of the day stood out, especially the custard over rice: unique, comforting, not too sweet. The sweet potato with condensed milk was very unique and creative- sweetness highlighted by salt added to rich condensed milk. Hibiscus tea tangy and refreshing, Thai tea a bit sweet for my taste. Highly highly recommend, one of best Thai restaurants I’ve tried. Food prices very fair as well.

This place is the epitome of a hidden gem. There are a couple of tables lined up on one side of the small place and people go up to the counter to order. The servers are so sweet! For appetizers, I got the shrimp donuts, chicken satay, crispy roll, and wings zab. The standout was the wings zab, as it had the perfect spice level where it was enjoyable but not painful as you eat them. The shrimp donuts were also a crowd favorite and a unique menu item. The crispy roll was light. I would personally skip the chicken satay and get the other appetizers. Next, we got their special spicy satay noodles, pad thai with crispy chicken, and pad thai with tofu (you can adjust the spice levels of the noodle dishes). We all loved these dishes so much! I love the pad thai much more than other Thai places in the area. I order here from time to time on GrubHub when I crave Thai food! Follow me on instagram and TikTok!: @elli.eats.everywhere

I went there last Monday during the Boston Marathon day. The place is literal hole in the wall with very small selection of Thai food for sale. I could see about 4 tables for 2 people and some picnic style benches on the outside. I ordered the Satay noodles with Tofu (+$4 for tofu ) and Chicken satay. Chicken satay is reason i am not giving it 5 star since the taste was good but the chicken was not properly pounder and nice and tender. it was little chewy for some reason and really big uneven pieces. The satay noodles were amazing and it was my first time having it . absolutely loved the peanut sauce and the fried garlic they put on it. They actually served me outside so that was nice. Overall the food was def nice and tasty and i would def love to go again and try some other items as well.

This place is a hidden gem in Arlington. I was in the area and just googled something for lunch. Got the kao soi with shrimp and it was delicious! Had a kick but not too spicy, and the shrimp was nice and tender. Also got the salted caramel sweet potato thing. It was good, a little too heavy for my liking but overall, a decent desert. I also did some take out so I can't wait to try that out. The place can seat about 14 ppl total. You order and pay at counter, then sit. The server was extremely sweet and friendly. I will definitely come back here! One negative thing is they don't have a bathroom.

Delicious, interesting offerings, definitely a must-try in Arlington! I'd recommend ordering ahead of time and getting takeout, as the location is pretty tiny and a bit awkward to wait around in, though they do sell lots of prepared food and thai goods that are fun to check out while you wait. There are only a few tables inside, though in nicer months they're able to expand outdoors. Every time I've come the single cashier/waitress is working her absolute butt off with how popular it is, but she's very efficient and friendly regardless.

The chicken pad thai was really good, but we ordered the double brocs with tofu and got to our hotel to find they gave us chicken. The chicken ended up being good but we ordered tofu. They only have wild berry rice and I wish they had white rice. We waited about 30 minutes for our food and were told it would be this long after we paid. They only have a few small tables inside so not much seating. The lady who took our order was really nice.

Such authentic food. Was blow away by the quality! Def a place to checkout! Loved it for a quick lunch especially.

Can't say enough about this restaurant! The staff are super friendly, the food is flavorful without being overly sweet as some Thai food can be. They have Vegan options which keeps me coming back regularly!

I stop by here whenever I'm in town- great food offerings and fun little market. There is a break in the afternoon so make sure to check the time before you go. I've cut it close a few times but since I was ordering takeout they were able to accommodate my order. I also like that they have Thai desserts available, and their Thai tea is to die for! Love supporting this place.

Great neighborhood spot for terrific thai food! Fast, efficient and tasty! Very basic interior seating.

This place is great! I ordered from here a couple weeks ago after spending a lot of time unpacking my new apartment. I called to order because it was getting close to the time that they closed and wanted to make sure that I didn't miss the window to order food, this was no problem for them. In fact, the woman who answered the phone was extremely friendly. About 20 minutes later, when I arrived to pick up my food, I was greeted warmly with a smile. I chatted with the woman as I paid for my food, and she welcomed me to the area. When I home I devoured their delicious karee puffs, so good! The green curry is some of the best I've had, very flavorful, and they do not skimp on the veggies and eggplant. I've already been back once, and will definitely be back again in the future.

Fabulous food, fabulous service!! Everything here is so good, and they have tables outside for the warmer months. We will come here will our small dogs in their stroller to enjoy a meal outside with them. The small pantry has a nice selection of goods for DIY Thai at home! Love the maesri curry paste.

Food food in a small restaurant with good service and $. Nice to have in Arlington

Such a cozy little restaurant! Not really a market as their selection is pretty small. Their focus is definitely on the restaurant side. You order at the counter and then take a seat. Pretty limited amount of indoor seating so max group size would be 4. They do have some outdoor tables for when it gets warmer. I got the Kao Pad Rod Fai with chicken (Old school Thai Railway Fried Rice. Berry Rice with egg, Chinese broccoli, tomato, onion, cilantro, scallion, garlic, cucumber, lime). This ended up tasting like a good fried rice. Which isn't necessarily bad... I think I was just hoping for some more unique underlying flavors. I liked that the chicken they add is super tender and sliced thin. My sister for the green curry with noodles and loved it. The curry flavor was really rich and flavorful. Also love the prices at this place! Both dishes were in the low teens. Perfect quantity too. You can finish the dish and leave full but not stuffed.

Fun, fresh, fast and friendly! The green curry special with veggies was fresh and had a wide variety of veg. The side of purple rice was tasty and plentiful. The chicken satay had peanut sauce and a pickled vinegar sauce to please all palettes. There is only seating for about 14'ish people. It was fun to see the staff and kitchen crew enjoying music. This is super casual with gourmet food, if looking to have a relaxed atmosphere then order for takeout.

Really flavorful food and very friendly service - this place is now my new go-to Thai spot. I haven't been able to find Thai food this good since living in the PNW - the quality of the noodles and all the flavors are *chef's kiss*. I put in an online order through their site for Spicy Satay Noodles with Chicken and a Karee Puff (potato) around 11:45am. It was ready for pick-up about a half hr later, which I thought was reasonable given it was peak lunch time. When I went in for pick-up I was greeted warmly by a very friendly woman with a big smile and my bag was right there, ready to go. I didn't poke around the space much, but it was clean with several dining tables and some Asian grocery items that I'll check out next time. Once I got home I dug immediately into the noodles. The peanuty satay sauce had a nice heat and touch of sweetness. They put on just the right amount to coat the noodles and chicken, but not drown them. And the noodles were perfect, they were fresh and had a bit of chew, and were not mushy at all. I couldn't believe this bowl was only $10! I'm going to gain like 10 lbs in noodles with this added to my ramen and pho habit. The Karee puff was also very tasty - I found the shell to be a bit denser and doughier than I expected, but the filling had great flavor, it reminded me of a slightly sweeter vegetable samosa. I'll definitely be back to try the Khao Soi which is one of my fav Thai dishes.

The best thing to happen to Arlington in years. Don't walk run there. Authentic amazing Thai food. Amazing customer service and friendly staff. I can't stop raving and going back. It's the place I visit most in the neighborhood. Perfect for a warm day too so you can sit out front or shop in the store for Thai market items while you wait.

This is a neighborhood gem. Excellent food and excellent service. There's not a lot of seating, and it was not that crowded. But I can tell this is a local's favorite, so many people drop by for the takeouts. We loved everything we ordered. They have a small special menu, make sure to check that. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. This would be my go-to takeout place if I live close by.

Boonnoon is my absolute favorite restaurant in the Boston area! I can't say enough good things about Boonnoon, and it will always be the restaurant I recommend to anyone in the area. I've tried almost everything on the menu, including their specials as they change them. My favorites are the Pad See Ew and Khao Soi, both are extremely flavorful and just the right amount of sauce/soup. Their crispy chicken is also insanely good, either as a protein add-on or the Limon chicken appetizer. The portions are super generous, especially at their price point, and I often have some leftovers for another meal. On top of all that, the staff there is super friendly and they take the time to remember their regular customers. Boonnoon is a must-visit for anyone who is in the area!

I think I've found a new favorite Thai place! I've only tried Boonnoon once for takeout, but I was very impressed with their street food options. I ate possibly the best pad Thai I've had in years, with that on point noodle chewiness, great tangy-sweet balance, and large juicy pieces of shrimp. I don't often get pad Thai these days since it's often too sweet or too bland, but I would order this again in a heartbeat. Most of the 5 stars come from this single dish. Malaysian friends and the Tall Man enjoyed the intense flavor of the Kao Soi (a northern curry soup-ish noodle dish), but found the curry sauce to be a bit too thick and rich to enjoy through the end. But the fried wings were a crowd pleaser, especially for the little ones. We got a mango sticky rice dessert to share. It came with perfectly cooked purple rice and rounded out our meal nicely, even though it was a bit pricier than I would usually pay for this dessert.

Delicious Thai local restaurant. Sister and I came here for lunch yesterday and ordered: khao soi, chicken pad Thai, wings, egg rolls. The khao soi was delicious. So rich, very chewy egg noodles, perfect crunch from the pickled greens. The wings were also very good - very crispy and flavorful. Service was friendly. Although please beware that it seats like 12 people max. It's easiest to sit and eat here if you're a party of two, anymore than that and it's very difficult.

Oh! I love them dearly Not only do they remember your name when you call in to place an order by associating your to a previous order, but the service is top-notch. Always a smile or attention to you for choosing to spend your money on them. We've never been disappointed by any of the dishes we have ordered. My child loves the spicy Wings Zab...because they burn just how he likes them. But even he has to take sips of water in between . I typically order from the soups, packaged neatly and safely in reusable to-go containers. Never dined in, but I love how they've appropriated their dine-in space. Highly recommended. We'll go back again and again! I'm

I'm guessing all these five start reviews are fake, because these noodles aren't Thai noodles. (They're rotini, lol)

Our first time, we were impressed. Finally a good Thai place without heading into Boston for our favorite Thai place. The curry is just the right consistency and the noodles were decent. They may have had an off-night with their pad-thai and pad-see-ew noodles as they were a bit mushy. But, my kid liked them, so that is a win. The crispy chicken is pretty decent as well. That was my husband's favorite. We have yet to try the other dishes, but they seem to have really original Thai dishes that I haven't seen in other restaurants. We'll be coming back to keep trying all the other stuff!

Can I give this place ten stars? I really could not love a place more... it's truly perfect. The staff? So friendly, attentive and helpful. Food? Incredible. Delicious. Great prices. I also like how it's a small market, because there are some interesting things to look at and think about trying. (For me, I was tempted by all the sweets so I bought several of them and spent under $5)! I can't wait to go back. It's my new favorite place and only a mile from my house (which could be dangerous)...

Really next level. Have ordered take out greater than 10x and it's all been fabulous. From the standard pad Thai to their daily specials, the food is so fresh and flavorful. Huge chunks of ginger and lemongrass, so impressed.

Delicious dishes, everything I have ordered has been amazing and full of flavors. This is my go to spot for local Thai food. I usually get takeout but eating at the restaurant was also a great experience due to the very friendly staff. The decor mostly consists of goods they sell from the market portion but it's nice as it feels authentic.

Great little Thai spot offering off the beaten path dishes like khao soi and basil fried rice with 'riceberry' (purple) rice. Cute market stocking basics for Thai cookery. It's small inside, seats 12 max - lots of takeout business when we were there recently. Service is fast and owner is kind. A little loud due to the small size. Worth a visit!

This place is so good that I went there last night, overordered on purpose and had it for lunch today. If all goes well, there will be Boonnoon for dinner as well. This is probably some of the best Thai food in the US. The owners are constantly trying to expand what they're doing and offering the American customer. I want to go back tomorrow for the Panang Pork curry, which is a special that they're offering only until the end of the month. Huge fan.

A gem! So glad this place is in Arlington. My friend (a big fan of pad Thai!) puts it in his top five pad thais ever. Fun little place with other snacks and drinks you can buy. Definitely get some desserts!! Can't recommend enough.

New Thai option in the Boston area! And a great addition for Arlington locals!!! Flavors are spot on and the team is so welcoming. A little busy on the weekends, so orders might take longer. Can't wait to try more dishes.

Love this place! Staff is so friendly. Food is good quality, with a good portion size and amazing flavor. My favorite dish is the Kao soi (curry soup). And this place is vegetarian and gluten-free friendly. There is limited seating inside, so you may want to consider ordering as takeout, especially if you're in a group. For dessert, I recommend the mango with purple sticky rice and for drinks the orange rosemary Thai tea is interesting - I've never tried anything like it before.

We just had the most delicious and healthy and fresh and yummy meal here for New Year's Eve! Wow. Beautiful simple versions of classic dishes and new esoteric ones done superbly! What a lovely way to start the new year!!!

Boonoon has become a recent favorite of mine. It has a ton of great veg/vegan options (eg can always sub tofu). The portions are on the smaller side, but that means you get to order more plates to share among more friends. It's quite a small restaurant and could only accommodate groups up to 4 (maybe 6) comfortably. During high traffic times you could be waiting up to an hour for food, so call ahead if you want takeout. Everything is so authentic and prepared with care. My favorite include their chive cake, any of their noodle dishes, the green curry, the eggplant. The service is polite and kind, even when they are swamped. Give them a try!

A cute neighborhood place offering a lot of great dishes. Staff is friendly and is always smiling. Definitely will try to get more food from them. Why 4 and not 5 you wonder? Spice level is not as expected. I understand it's Arlington however if you are offering authentic Thai dishes then maybe have an option to offer the real Thai level spice too. :)

Came here to dine in on 8/7 with 4 people and ordered 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts for $102.24 after tax and a VERY well deserved 20% tip. They do a very robust take out business as well, I think the kitchen prepared 4 or 5 orders to go while we were eating in. This place opened up in April or May 2022, and where has this been my whole life? Seriously, this is my new favorite restaurant in the town of Arlington by far, and may even be my favorite within a 15-20 minute drive. It's a small family business who put a lot of heart into the location, food, and experience, and it shows! The interior is pretty small - maybe 5 or 6 small tables. Definitely not a restaurant for a big crowd. The server put two tables together for our 4, and then later gave us a third table to put all the food we ordered, don't think we could have done this if it was busier at the time but there was only one other party while we were there. They also sell various Thai snacks and groceries inside - admittedly some of the stuff you can find at an Asian grocer, but they do have a very good variety as well as some harder to source ingredients/spices. Drinks come a tiny bit sweet, but just dilute it down with water yourself - the cup is full when you get it so you literally get more drink than the cup holds this way, not even a real complaint. Actually prefer it this way, everyone can get it to the exact sweetness they want. Food is AMAZING. They definitely pride themselves on authentic Thai tastes. For appetizers, highly recommend the Satay chicken with the toast, the peanut sauce that comes with it is to die for, the whole table agreed this was their favorite app. For entrees, we liked the Khao Soi the best, which is a curry soup - not spicy, definitely super aromatic and richly flavored. Both desserts were pretty similar - one with mango and one with pudding - both yummy especially on a hot day. Absolutely nothing was bad (or even average, everything was EXCELLENT), and I can't wait to try more of the menu the next time I'm back. The server came by at the end and chatted with us a bit about travel to Thailand and gave us a list of some nice places to go! Nice touch on a great meal. Will be back for sure, and absolutely will be sending everyone nearby to this place - Arlington is so lucky to have this spot.

Some of the most authentic and delicious Thai food I've had in the area. They were busy but are efficient are extremely friendly. Definitely have to go back!

I finally got to try this place and it's definitely a takeout restaurant rather than a market. They sell some goodies like durian chips, thai tea mix, sauces, and other snacks as well. The inside was cozy and staff were friendly. My order of khao soi was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of this dish but they can modify the spice level - which is rare as most restaurants have it at one level - FIRE. Since it was a 20 min drive for me, I was able to place an order the day before, so the food was ready to be picked up 20 mins after they opened. It would be perfect if the portion was bigger. I was left wanting more food afterwards. Their thai tea is also flavorful and not coyingly sweet. I am lactose intolerant but they were nice enough to accommodate by switching creamer for coconut milk. Boy, I will be back regularly! Please give more noodles. The meal felt more kid-sized. :-)

I saw their story in the Boston Globe and happened to pass by while running an errand in Arlington, so I stopped in. Super friendly people and delicious food. This is my new favorite Thai place! I am addicted to the spicy satay noodles (peanutty, creamy, not sweet) and wings zab (spicy, tangy, crispy). I get those every time I go. These dishes are a labor of love and you can tell a lot of time went into perfecting them. The satay sauce is punchy and full of ingredients, the wings are coated in a homemade smoked rice flour. I recommend calling ahead, because one time I walked in and the takeout wait was 1.5 hours. Other times it's been 15 minutes. The food is worth the wait!

New favorite Thai in the area. Surprisingly cute interior and will eat in next time. I was greeted by the warmest woman. Hefty portions. Turned it into two meals.

A small, local restaurant, with relatively inexpensive food. At that level, it satisfies a need, but it's not somewhere to go out of your way for. The spicy basil eggplant (12$ +tax+tip) was tasty, but the MSG was heavy. The pad thai (12$) had excellent texture on the noodles, and was on the sweeter side.

I found this place because I was searching for a Thai grocery store that carried real pandan extract, unlike the fake stuff I was seeing on Amazon. They did have it and a lovely selection of other ingredients, and the bonus was that they have a terrific little restaurant too. My son and I had a delicious lunch. He went to Thailand recently for a month and said the food was just like what he ate there. It was one of the best meals I've had recently, so fresh and flavorful, and the person working out in front couldn't have been nicer. What a gem!

I'm very happy getting the vegan noodle soup and a scallion pancake. Friendly place! Nice addition to East Arlington dining!

Overall food was very good, and the service on the takeout was fantastic with a huge smile from the host. Will definitely return here again

Yes! I am so excited that Boonnoon is here! It is in the space where Thailand Cafe was (that owner is retired and playing ping pong with friends). There is a soft menu currently, and I walked home with a Thai iced tea and GUI Chai (chive cakes). The cakes are a perfect texture with a dipping sauce that has a hint of spice. The Thai Iced tea is delicious and overly sweet. The space looks fresh with a few tables inside. There is a selection of Thai goods as well. Will definitely be trying more of the menu!

Delicious Thai food, somewhere on the "home style" spectrum. The kindest service imaginable. A great neighborhood lunch spot.

So tasty! Was so exited to eat forgot to take pictures of the food. Ordered the crispy rolls as a little appy which were good but the rest of the meal was exceptional. Ordered spicy satay noodles, pad see you with chicken and a half order of the crispy chicken. *chefs kiss* The staff is so friendly and everything is super reasonably priced. 10/10 will be coming back

The people are so nice and the food is fresh, authentic and delicious... but they need to do a better job with their time management/ expectations. Ordered online on a Saturday night around 6:50; the system said it would be ready for pickup at 7:30. I was there at 7:30 and and waited for almost an hour (until 8:20) for food to be ready. While there, I saw people come in, sit down and order and get their food. I also saw lots of delivery drivers come in to get orders --All while i was waiting. This isn't the first time it has happened to me here, so now I know to stay away on weekends. I get that they are busy and i really do want a local family run business to be successful, but I also think it's important to respect your customer's time and effort and be honest about food delivery time.

How often do you LOVE every dish that you try at a restaurant. Well, we've visited a few times now and have tried 10 different items and each has been great! (esp if you like spicy foods) The Green Curry, Satay Noodles, Wings Zab, Karee Puffs, and Mun Katee are must try!

I usually order one of the specials because I like to try new dishes. Today I hit the jackpot: Hor Mok, new to me, a spicy layered fish and vegetable dish baked in a banana leaf and worthy of a gourmet restaurant in both taste and presentation. The owner seems to remember everyone, and she texts you when your takeout order is ready--and the sit-down service is fast. It's a small place, but if you go at an off-hour, you'll probably find a table. Check out the groceries for sale, too. I found rice powder, so I can make Larb without grinding the rice myself. The variety is incredible. I don't think I've ever had the same special twice, although green curry seems to be popular with other diners.

Excellent food! Amazing service. We have become weekly regulars. The Limon is extremely kid friendly. We love the soups, main, and noodle dishes.