Reviews Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine

5
Randi L
+5
Decided to dine in on a Friday night. We were the only ones dining (a few people came in after us) we ordered crab rangoons, green papaya salad, ginger crispy duck & mango curry. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was very nice.
5
Clara Rodriguez
+5
I’m so pleased that there are such great places to eat lunch in the middle of west Roxbury center. This gem of a restaurant was not packed at lunch time, they offer a nice lunch menu that includes and appetizer, an entree and a drink. Apart from being quite affordable the food was delightful. The shrimp rolls where fresh and hardy with all those crunchy vegetables, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The Basil rice was so colorful and jam packed with flavor. There was so much shrimp and the portion was so big I took some home to eat later. Ithey also have Thai iced tea!!!! I recommend this place for anyone stopping by in West Roxbury, I know the locals love this place and come visit plenty. The place does not offer delivery until 4pm, and on weekdays they close from 3 to 6pm.
5
Phattharasuda Suwannakat
+5
This spot is my preferable place! Inside restaurant is relatively clean, all staffs follow CDC guidelines for COVID19. We had crab fired rice and crispy duck with tamarind sauce for our dinner. They were super solid! I’ll send my friends to this restaurant with no hesitation.
4
Angela L
+4
Good little restaurant that I go for takeout. Good sized portions and average priced. The staff (I assume the owner because it's usually always the one person who's at the front desk) is nice. I usually go once every two weeks or so and order my usual Pad Thai, crazy noodle or some curry/rice. Sometime I think the noodles are a bit too oily but that doesn't stop me from going back.
5
Thomas Savage
+5
Great family-run Thai place in the heart of West Roxbury. Often we get Drunken Noodles, or the Duck Fried Rice, both are fresh and tasty. I wish they would open back up seating, right now you can only get take-out or delivery.
5
Sarah Dylan Breuer
+5
Best Thai food I’ve had anywhere in decades. Feel free to revisit old favorites — they use their fresh ingredients and skill to make it feel brand-new and wonderful! Or try their own specialities (my favorite way to go) for a serious treat. Their noodles and dumplings in particular are *amazing*.
4
Rebecca M
+4
Somtum has been on my list of Thai places to try for a while now, and they really delivered on flavor! I stopped by for take-out this weekend and ordered the basil fried rice with tofu and the tom yum soup. The tom yum soup was spicy perfection and everything that I wanted on a cold day. The basil fried rice was a super generous size for the money--I should have leftovers for 1-2 days depending on how hungry I get! I also showed up 15 min before my order time and my food was ready for me anyways! Score! Doesn't get any better than that. Can't wait to go back soon and try more of the menu.
5
Mark Duffy
+5
Whoa. Absolutely fabulous. Ordered takeout. They nailed it. From our special requests: “No eggs Extra spicy on the Pad Thai” to the pickup efficiency. These guys rock!!
4
Kandy Thongsongkrid
+4
It's only Togo. It is still not open to eating inside the restaurant.
5
Cynthia Collotta
+5
We had an exquisite meal to celebrate my sons 34th birthday We had Shrimp Pad Thai that was so scrumptious. Drunken Noodles With Beef which is my son's favorite dish, Chicken Basil which is a great on rice, Red Curry wwith Chicken as well..awesome food.
4
Cara D
+4
Ordered pad thai and the dish seemed very bland when I first saw it, but there was a lot of flavor! The pad Thai noodles are a bit smaller and thinner than what I usually get, but still very good! Inside has a nice, “chill” vibe. Perfect for a first date spot. Everyone that works there is very friendly and always seen with a smile. Definitely recommend
5
Donald Campbell
+5
This is by far and away the best Asian food I have had in West Roxbury! Everything is prepared perfectly and tastes so fresh and delicious. Absolutely couldn't recommend it enough!
5
Adam B
+5
Best Thai food around! My gf and I order from here all the time and have never been disappointed. Classic pad thai is always good as well as the scallion pancakes, crispy spring rolls, and mango fried rice. Highly recommend getting any of those with the tofu+veggie combo.
5
Kirsten Martin
+5
Delicious, fresh vegetables and homemade vegan coconut curry cooked perfectly! The staff are lovely, quick and friendly service. Don't pass this up if you crave quality, authentic Thai food.
5
Jennifer Craft
+5
The food here is amazing and the people that work here are so very nice. We get take out from here every few weeks and the experience is the same. Exceptionally nice people and amazing food. If you love Thai this is the only place in area to go!!!
5
James Hirsch
+5
I have been ordering here every few weeks. Consistently good, food tastes fresh and is well prepared. I ask for some specifics in my orders and they get it right, I find that is rarely the case in most take out Thai restaurants. Try it out.
5
Jay Coxtable
+5
Fresh, clean food. Clean environment 'A' rating. Lunch was promptly prepared, well presented and staff was friendly and attentive. Avocado curry and pad Thai dishes were delicious, more than enough for two. Will visit again and order duck.
4
Tara Tai
+4
A very solid dining experience on the main shopping street of West Roxbury. Protip: there is a parking lot right across the street. 0.5 star- ambiance. Well-lit and clean restaurant with nice Thai pop (I think?) playing in the background. Bathroom was clean as well. Not exactly fancy or particularly quirky but a little 1 star- taste. Everything was yummy. The mango sticky rice came with fresh mango, which we loved. The glass noodle appetizer was pretty special, with spicy ground chicken and glass noodles as well as celery greens. We had to forcibly prevent ourselves from eating everything so we'd have leftovers for the next day. 1 star- friendly, fast service. We were the only dine-in customers in the restaurant and the server balanced speed, attentiveness, and friendliness very well. 1 star- value. We had a Nift so saved $15 but otherwise, apps are $10 or under, entrees are $10-20, and desserts are $5-8. Reasonable prices. 0.5 star- innovation. The glass noodle salad appetizer was really tasty -- good balance of heat and acidity -- but otherwise everything else on the menu appeared to be standard Thai restaurant fare.
5
Rich
+5
One of the best restaurants for Thai food that I have been to. I’ve been eating Authentic Thai food since the late 70’s. I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this place. I had take out and it was absolutely fantastic. The spices were toned down from how I eat Thai but the flavor and the ingredients were to die for. When I go back I will have it spiced up for my liking. I can’t say enough about my first experience. My wife is feeling the same. I will be back very soon. If your wondering how the other Thai places on Center street West Roxbury are compared(Phu Ket) and (Thai Spice) don’t waste your time. Plus all the dishes are priced very reasonably. I’d be nervous if I was a Thai restaurant near this one. I’m sure a women named Janet F will put this place down with every dish. Don’t believe a thing she says. She likes to lie.
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