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Chow Thai Cafe is located in Massachusetts. This restaurant is situated in the Charlestown neighborhood. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Vietnamese cuisine.
4.0 of 5 stars.
got take out here (pad thai w shrimp) and it was quick and easy. waitress was very nice. i didn't call ahead but it only took a few minutes. i'll be back
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to write home about here---very Americanized Thai food. Thick, sweet, syrupy currys, congealed coconut soups, but in a part of town with almost no take-out, Chow Thai gets the job done. In...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far I've only had the Pad Thai shrimp, which was very good (and this is a dish I fall back on wherever I go), and the tofu spring roll (which ends up being a bit mealy with the tofu... if they did...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to come here for almost a year, and I finally made it the other day. The place is super cute on the inside! It's quite tastefully decorated, especially compared with some other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dan the Man! Chow Thai is consistently good quality and great service. If you don't know Dan, you will after a couple of visits. He gets to know all of the customers that come through and makes sure...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live close to this place and have wanted to try it for a while. My friend and I went here last Thursday. Menu looked really good and it took us a while to choose what we wanted. It's small but very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lunch special here is a great deal. The prices are reasonable $7-$8 for a large portion and for an extra $1.50 you can add on a soup and four appetizer sampler. So I chose the Drunken Noodle which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, casual experience. Good food and very pleasant staff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Charlestown for 2 years without trying this place out. I have an aversion to Asian restaurants I am not familiar with (seeking treatment). I basically need somebody I know to vouch for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chow Thai is such a great neighborhood place. Dan, the owner, is the nicest guy ever. He always remembers you when you come in, makes conversation, and genuinely cares about how you are doing. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It may be some sort of ridonculously stereotypical thing to say, but Thai people have GOT to be the nicest people in the world. Seriously. Walk into or call Chow Thai Cafe, or call for delivery, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Service at this restaurant is one of the best and quickest I have seen in Boston area. We went as a group and the food came within 15 min. The staff was courteous, was even willing to replace my dish when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a charming little place, with great service and even better food. My favorite Thai place in Boston. The prices are reasonable and I always have left overs for lunch the next day. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only tried a very limited amount of their menu, but so far I'm a fan. The fact that it's only a short walk for me also helps. Should the mood for chicken spring rolls or tofu triangles (they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. My boyfriend and I go here regularly and are never disappointed. All the waitresses are super sweet. I recommend the Duck Choo Chee- it's THE BEST!
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This my favorite Thai place in the city. My favorite is the spicy fried rice, which I get all the time. The lunch special is great. You get a soup and small plate of appetizer's to go with your main...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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I've read the other reviews and it has been my experience that take out orders can take a lot longer than expected, especially on busy nights. However, the food is way above average for the price and is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
some decent thai food here a friend recommended it. it has a unique grilled favor. only bad thing is you have to dine in to get the lunch specials. unfortunately i always get take out when i order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very cute little Thai restaurant run by a very sweet couple. You really feel welcome here, like you've just walked into their dining room as their guest. The service is always friendly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I read the other reviews right before we ordered. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of choices for takeout in charlestown. but after craving something new, we decided to try Chow Thai. first of all, they said...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very extensive menu and giant portions. I rarely stray from my usual Thai selections of veggie pad thai and veggie tom yum soup, and have to say the pad thai was pretty decent. The crab rangoon, not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here the other day with some coworkers and was very pleasantly surprised. The Pad Kee Mao (my Thai benchmark dish) was excellent. I usually prefer it with less veggies (I absolutely love the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to order take out or eat in. I order from here about twice a month and the food is always good. As someone else stated, take out can be slow but it is always worth the wait. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chow Thai is adorable in a "I could just be eating Thai at a friend's house" sort of way. I loved that there were to two bookcases full of travel books, even though I have no idea what purpose they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Nice selection of Thai dishes, good prices and fabulous customer service.
menupages.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this spot. Great service, Excellent food, and delivery that takes 15 - 20 minutes tops always. Thai Food in the New England area seems to be more consistent than chinese(still skimming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place where after your first experience, you're like, "wtf, those were the NICEST people EVAH" and find yourself going back over and over again. As mentioned, the owners are very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Mmm mmm, good takeout, too.
menupages.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Chow Thai so much that I'll make a special trip a few times a year to 'chow down' in Charlestown. The owners are incredibly nice, the service is always very quick, genuine and kind, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Seriously the BEST Thai food in all of Boston. I go probably three times a month, and every time I love it. Great prices, friendly staff, and most importantly- the food is delicious. The chicken pad thai,...
menupages.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Always excellent. I eat at Chow Thai at least twice a month. The food is alway perfect and the service is lovely. It is comfortable and affordable. When guests come to town Chow Thai is always their favorite...
menupages.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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hello patrons, i am recanting the critical review of Chow Thai I wrote earlier. In my previous review, I did agree that the food is delicious but was very upset about two incidents involving bills that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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While the food is tasty, I find it hard to swallow after the rigmarole that you may need to go through in order to actually *get* your order. As a resident of Charlestown, I order take out about once a month...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Ken's got a good thing going! New to Charlestown and decided to try out the neighborhood thai spot...was not disappointed in the least. Excellent selection, cozy dining room, and prompt service made for a...
menupages.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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We were introduced to this restaurant by friends. We have plenty of Thai restaurants in our city, but choose to travel over 30 minutes to come here. LOVE the food. The owner, Dan, and his staff are very...
menupages.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my local Thai restaurant and as such is pretty good food-wise when you are craving thai and don't feel like venturing "off island". However, the take out service needs some work. Double the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Chow Thai Cafe is an incredible Thai restaurant that has the best curry I can find anywhere in the city! I love their food and to top it off they're extremely nice people who are polite and very accommodating...
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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Having traveled to Asia over 20 years including Thailand, I can report that Chow Thai food ranks with the best. The quality of the ingredients is terrific; the menu items are traditional and carefully crafted...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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Who would think that a great thai place would be found in Charlestown? It serves great simple thai food in a warm cosy environment, tastefully decorated with modern art work. The pad thai is absolutely spot...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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After arriving at Chow Thai to pick up our take out order 30 minutes after placing it, we were forced to wait over 1 hour for the food. The manager had NO CLUE how to run a restaurant. Upon handing us our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Also the /only/ thai around in Charlestown, but consistently dependable. I've always wanted to compliment the kitchen on how they treat their veggies with respect. String beans emerge from a curry suce intact,...
menupages.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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This is a great place to take friends.....its very cozy and great service and food! Also it is a great value for money... it is never very crowded.
menupages.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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The food is fantastic here - take out or sit down -very fresh and always served with a smile. Warning, can be addictive!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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