Mahaniyom
A Thai drinking tavern in Brookline Village and a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, highly sought after for its crab curry and Thai-inspired cocktails.
Opened in 2020 by Chompon Boonnak and childhood friend Smuch Saikamthorn, this spot is styled after Thailand's street-side Ran-Lao drinking taverns. With only about two dozen seats, it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025, and Boonnak also received an award for exceptional cocktails. Signature dishes include crab curry, pomelo salad, and salt and pepper pork jowl, while oysters with chili paste are available depending on the daily catch. For cocktails, the Mahaniyom Sazerac, featuring Thai tea-infused rye, is highly recommended. Following its award, reservations generally need to be made about a month in advance, though bar and window seats are kept for walk-ins. The average cost is about $31-$50 per person. Closed on Tuesdays, it is located near the Green Line's Brookline Village station.
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30-14:00, 16:00-22:00; Fri–Sat 11:30-14:00, 16:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-14:00, 16:00-22:00; Closed Tue
Nearby sights
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Fenway Park
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Newbury Street
- View Boston (Prudential Tower)
- Harvard University
- Boston Public Library, Central Library