Merai

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   Elena

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious, innovative spins on Thai dishes. We absolutely loved two of the specials - thai nachos with massaman stew and hamachi crudo with mango sauce - as well as the signature hotdog and onigiri with chashu pork from the regular menu. Friendly, attentive service, great drinks, and a cool vibe. The total bill was also not as high as I expected for the amount of ordered. Would definitely return!
   

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   Ellie

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My favorite restaurant in all of Boston/Cambridge (and I have done a lot of restaurant exploring!!)
   

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   Marc

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic drinks, yummy food, and professional and friendly service. Loved it and can’t wait to return
   

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   Nicholas

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing fusion with a very classy but cozy ambiance. A must visit!
   

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   Jeff

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I don't often write reviews, and I have mixed feelings about writing this one because this restaurant is already hard enough to get a reservation!! And deservedly so. The food, drinks and service were all outstanding. Possibly the best hot dog I have ever had. The curry pot pie was ok, but everything else we tried, and it was a lot, was absolutely delicious. We were seated in a corner table by the window, which was right under one of the speakers, so the music was a bit loud for us, but not so loud as to detract. Otherwise, the ambiance is fun and casual. When we return, we likely will request seats at the bar, which we prefer. The cost is in line with other urban establishments. We ordered a lot of food as mentioned and had two drinks each, and the total with tip was about $115 each. The portion sizes are tapas style, so not individually huge, but the quality and flavors make up for the smaller size. We will be back for sure!
   

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   Wolfgang

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   What a great Thai twist of so many classic dishes. Keep up the good and unexpected going.
   

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   Taeko

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was excellent. The hamachi crudo on the specials menu was insane. So many levels of flavor and texture. Everyone does hamachi crudo but this one was truly special. Also, hot dog seems like a boring choice but do not sleep on it. It's not a hot dog. Its a full blown meal.
   

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   Filipe

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an outstanding experience at Merai! A very simple menu, although everything is elevated to pure refinement and perfection. Spotless service, well timed food from kitchen to table and perfectly crafted cocktails. A huge shout out to "Earth", who was slinging cocktails and making their bar guests feel at home from start to finish.
   

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   Larry

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Haven’t had an experience like this at a new place in a long time. Great staff, great drinks, awesome food.
   

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    Shawn

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was outstanding with fun and innovative flavors. Drinks & service were top notch. Can’t wait to get back!
    

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