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Merai, Brookline, MA

Merai

4.8
4.8
89 Reviews
$50 and over
Thai
14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445-7905

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
A creative Thai restaurant and bar for adventurous diners.

Merai, a destination for re-imagined global cuisine with Thai-inspired flavors and Asian cocktails,

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Brookline
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merai offers a vibrant fusion of Thai and American cuisine, celebrated for its "creative and well-balanced" dishes and "stellar" cocktails. Guests rave about the "best hot dog" and inventive small plates like mussels and pork dumplings. The lively atmosphere and "friendly, attentive service" make it a go-to for an exciting dining experience.
89 Reviews
  1. Anne-Marie VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merai is my new favorite restuarant along with their other restaurant Mahaniyom! Amazing creative thai dishes that are perfect with the cocktails. Excellent service with lovely staff. Congrats on the James Beard!

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  2. Katharine

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks were incredible and super unique. Service was great and food came quickly. No complaints and overall amazing experience!

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  3. Rashi VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great bar with a quirky bathroom, similar to parent restobar Mahaniyoum. I liked my drink and so did my friends, their cocktails are fun and decently priced for the Brookline area. I did think the taro fries were also super yummy, and bar staff was friendly. Will come back to try more of the food menu. I do wish they had a more expanded mocktail menu, but aside from that, a really fun experience for a small group or a more intimate date night.

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  4. Stella VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only there for the food, May try their alcohol next time. Food is great. Service a bit lacking we got the wrong check twice.

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  5. Rory VIP

    N. Ireland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks! I recommend the fettuccini, pork dumplings, and curry pot pie. Try the Tiramisu dessert as well!

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  6. Priscilla

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am so happy to have experienced the Laos pop-up with Phaeng & Phiu! Every dish brought me back to childhood cookouts, especially the clams with crack sauce!! And the energy of the event was perfect, it was like watching a reunion happen between family members. The drinks were creative, my favorite was the larb as it embodied the dish perfectly in the form of a drink. Left with my heart and stomach full!!

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  7. Jake VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This meal/pop up experience was incredible. Every dish was so good. Spices and flavors were incredibly well balanced. So good.

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  8. Jennifer

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Wonderful food and hospitality.

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  9. Sean

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff, food is great! My new favorite place!

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  10. Anne

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - inventive and delicious food, creative and tasty drinks, and great service. We went there to celebrate a birthday, and it was a fabulous choice.

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Google Map for Merai

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445-7905

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Brookline
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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