In search of a new favorite Thai restaurant?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Thai spots around Somerville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Siam Ginger
Topping the list is Siam Ginger, which offers a wide selection of Thai staples, including pad thai, curries and tom yum soup. A handful of non-Thai dishes are available as well, like edamame, beef bulgogi and gyoza. Vegetarians will appreciate the number of tofu and vegetable options.
Located at 22 Bow St. in Union Square, it is the highest-rated Thai restaurant in Somerville, boasting four stars out of 340 reviews on Yelp.
2. Dakzen
Next up is Dakzen, situated at 195 Elm St. in Davis Square. It serves Thai street food, especially noodle dishes. (Dakzen essentially means "eat noodles.") Soups include yen ta fo (with seafood, mushrooms, crispy wontons and a red sauce) and beef or pork boat noodles, so called because they've traditionally been served from boats in Bangkok's canals. There's also street fried rice, khao grapow and Thai-style andouille sausage. With 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp, the eatery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Lemon Thai Cuisine
Lemon Thai Cuisine, located at 215 Highland Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 296 reviews. With only a handful of tables, it's a popular takeout and delivery spot. Its signature dishes include an avocado curry with chicken, garlic-topped fish and lightly fried soft tofu topped with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, scallions and bell peppers in brown gravy sauce. Try the coconut juice for a healthy and refreshing way to wash down your meal.
4. Kor Tor Mor
Finally, Kor Tor Mor in Davis Square is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 47 Yelp reviews. It has both street-style Thai, with pan-fried mussels, boat noodles and many types of fried rice, and classic dishes. A favorite dessert is mango and sticky rice. Head over to 24 College Ave. to see for yourself, but consider taking it home with you, as it's another very small spot.
