Vegan restaurant in Boston Chinatown serving Thai and Chinese food. Menu offers items like pumpkin curry, fried rice, pad thai noodles, tofu chickn fingers, boba milk tea, wonton soup, and spicy curry. Formerly Original Buddha's Delight, same owners with revised menu. Location requires taking stairs up to the 2nd floor. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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3 Beach St, 2nd floor (at Chinatown), Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02111
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300 Reviews
First Review by tablemoonspoons
XOXO
Points +1836
Decent - Edit
One and only vegan Thai.
Read moreEnjoy.
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Mellow2bee
Points +523
Extensive menu! - Edit
Don't be put off by the exterior and the dodgy looking stairs to reach this first floor restaurant. It really is worth it. There's an extensive menu with combinations of all sorts of faux meat. I really enjoyed it and it was busy over the lunch period while I was there. I would definitely visit again. The food was freshly cooked, nicely presented and was a really decent portion.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
Cons: Dingy exterior
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lavender25
Points +304
It’s okay. - Edit
In a city with more vegan options, I would never go here. But since Boston is really thin with vegan restaurants, it’s a pretty good option. Service is consistently terrible so just expect that. And if you’re going in the winter, it’s freezing inside.
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AlyssaMonte7
Points +22
creepy look - yummy food - Edit
Walking towards and into, really upstairs, this spot is off-putting and it's a bit dirty looking and cold but once you sit down and order all of that goes away. Their fake meat tastes amazing and everything was good!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
Cons: dirty looking
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ManuSoundkoffer
Points +26
Everything Vegan, Meat substitutes - Edit
The entrance looks kinda suspicious and made us want to turn around but once inside the restaurant, you'll be revarded.
Read moreThe whole menu is vegan, the "beef" and "chicken" are awesome and non vegans like it too.
Would come here again and again
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Lottieeeeeee
Points +30
not terrible but not good - Edit
I was expecting this to be a lot better because I’d been recommended it by several people. But it was only okay. It was reasonably priced and the portions were big but it wasn’t particularly tasty. The dumplings were delicious, but cold. The mains were extremely average. The cakes are nice. Overall is was okay but nothing compared to many other vegan restaurants I’ve been to.
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CBM
Points +126
Positive Experience - Edit
I've been living in Boston for a few years and I've enjoyed My Thai every time I've gone. It's a good price and a beautiful atmosphere. The food is good/fine, but I will say (yes) the service is pretty bad. Still give this place a thumbs up.
Read morePros: Beautiful restaurant , Good price
Cons: Bad service
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samden
Points +1080
Fast and many dishes - Edit
I eat there once, it was ok. The restaurant is on the second floor and offers a interesting view over the streets.
Read moreI had a long time to choose as the menu is so big. After the food was there in no time. It was just ok and proved once again that I don't like fake meat.
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: A bit pricey
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Seiashun
Points +424
Decent - Edit
The restaurant is on top of their vegan sandwich place, which at first glance is a little confusing. You need to take the staircase next to the sandwich shop to get to the restaurant.
Read moreThe service is kind of slow. However, the food is pretty good. Some noodle dishes are kind of average, but the hot and sour soup is really good (if you can take the heat!), the golden triangles with the peanut sauce are AMAZING and the mock meats are good (the best one is the vegan shrimp!). Wouldn't recommend their boba tea, as the pearls were overcooked and the tea was too sweet.
I do wish they would clean the windows a bit and maybe replace the old furniture.
Updated from previous review on 2017-10-14
Pros: Huge menu, Some really good dishes
Cons: Place isn't in the best shape, Slow service
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JamieLynnHart
Points +40
worst service - Edit
Ok I am just happy there is a vegan place downtown. That being , the food was just fine. I love love thai and know many better thai restaurants. But it's unique in that it has many soy/series meat substitutes. The main complaint is how bad the service was. We were ignored most of the night and had to find someone to pay and get water . I know this style service is customary in other cultures but it's just a little irritating.
Read morePros: vegan
Cons: service
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despinaki
Points +109
Poor dining area and presentation, but amazing food! - Edit
I found this place by accident and from the outside it's definitely not appealing! I'm glad I went though cause the food was amazing. The staff was rude and the dining area is definitely poor, but if you want a good vegan Thai place, this is it.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, vegan meat, big variety of foods
Cons: rude staff, bad dining area
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Allison_DC
Points +28
Good food, rude staff - Edit
Not at all a pleasant dining experience. The staff are all rude, they don't know how to say thank you, they don't know how to smile or be gracious. The guy kind of lazily waved his hand in the direction of a table for me to sit. They don't ask how is everything after you start eating, they don't clear dirty plates at the end, they don't ask if you want anything else, but just bring the check. When I asked for a receipt that shows what I ordered, because it is required by my company expense report, the guy acted annoyed, wrote another order ticket, handed it to me, and when I said thank you so much, he just walked away without a thank you for coming or a your welcome, nothing.. In other words, the staff at this restaurant does not do any of the basic customer service steps that any restaurant staff would do. It's too bad; I have been here on past trips to Boston and I doubt I'll bother coming again. The food is good but not great, and the fresh spring rolls are awful.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Mediocre food, Rude staff
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KathrinFerrell
Points +274
Great food, but place needs a face lift! - Edit
Central location, I came past it by chance. The menu is extensive and the food was absolutely delightful. But both the dining area and the staircase up were cluttered with stuff and supplies, the floor was a little sticky, and although the service personell was very friendly, it was slow. I'm still giving 4 stars because of the choice and quality of the food itself - amazing! Great spot if you don't need anything fancy around your meal!
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SabrinaLmssy
Points +18
Great food - Edit
The food is absolutly delicious and the menu has a lot of options. The place doesn't look too good and the service was kind of ordinary but I would return there and recommend it anyway. The prices are really good too.
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vegannonuts
Points +172
huge menu, great choices! - Edit
I love all of the options at My Thai. The menu is impressive and almost overwhelming at times. The lunch specials make the menu a bit more manageable. This isn't a gourmet Thai place, but if you're looking for big portions, decent taste, and a good price point, then this place is great. I also love their assortment of bubble tea shakes. They have interesting flavors such as durian and red bean which are sometimes hard to find. Taro is my go to favorite. I've brought many non-veg people here and they were all pleased. I also like the amount of light and all of the plants around the windows. The size of the restaurant is good for larger groups. Worth a try if you're in the Boston area, just don't expect a fancy night out.
Read morePros: large menu, nice vibe, large portions
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kelwood13
Points +384
Delicious! - Edit
I don't really understand all of the negative reviews that this place is getting, as I very much enjoyed my meal there. Yes, the restaurant is located on the second floor, and you have to walk up an odd set of stairs to get there, but once you arrive, you are greeted by big windows that let in lots of light, as well as an abundance of pretty plants. The menu is extensive, so there are a lot of options to choose from, and it is often difficult to decide. My meal, the ginger chicken, was very well portioned (I could barely finish all of it), and my boba tea was one of the best I have ever had. The service was a little slow for a Saturday afternoon, but all of the staff was very sweet.
Read morePros: Great food, Extensive menu, Good portion size
Cons: Slightly slow service
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MoniqueGS
Points +663
Very good food - Edit
We were very excited about trying an ALL VEGAN restaurant in Chinatown on our visit to Boston.
Read moreThe food was VERY GOOD. We had the Basil Fried Rice, the Sweet&Sour and the Ginger Rice dishes. All very flavorful and the portions were huge. We also had 3 Bubble teas (Strawberry, Mango and Lychee--Our favorite). All very good and cold!!
The downside was that the restaurant wasn't very "clean" and could use a few touches to make the atmosphere more enjoyable. *I didn't care to see their whole pantry on my way to the bathroom. And their desert case was almost empty and sad-looking (even though we were there at noon).
Pros: Good prices, Good Flavors, Large Portions
Cons: Restaurant wasn't very "clean"
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Tiago_Feits
Points +20
Average food. Bad Service. - Edit
I went there with a friend some time ago, and the service is just terrible. They just don't know how to deal properly with the clients, specially if they are vegan. We asked for some stir fried sorted vegetables and rice. The portions were kinda small when compared to most chinese restaurants, and the meal wasn't hot enough. Customer service need to improve a lot, the place is nice, but need more care.
Read morePros: Nice place and location, Average vegan options
Cons: Bad customer service
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biscuitc
Points +16
Dissapointed - Edit
I Came here with a friend and we were coming here for our first time based on the reviews. Not only did we get terrible service, There were bugs crawling on the counter and the food was terrible. My Lo Mien Noodles were hard and Made my stomach hurt. When I told the waiter he just shrugged and walked away. My friend got the pineapple mango salad and there was no pineapple on his salad only really hard mango sticks... Of course we paid and left but to even get our check we had to wait 30 minutes for everyone else to be seated and for them to even notice us. Just a terrible first experience and terrible customer Service.
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stephen72
Points +32
fantastic food - Edit
Just had the pumpkin medley curry served in a whole pumpkin and it was fantastic. Very glad to have found this place on my last night in Boston
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Tkmycall
Points +49
Lot's of choices - Edit
I get to Boston occasionally on business and have wanted to check this place out. Today I had lunch there.
Read moreThis second floor walk up is low on frills in terms of appearance, but I found the staff to be attentive and I was quickly seated. The menu is so much fun to read, it's huge with a lot of choices of typical Asian dishes that have been "veganized". I started with the Tom Yum Gai which was hot and sour and very tasty. I also enjoyed the spring Pao Pia Tod (fried spring rolls) which were crunchy and perfectly cooked. I finished up with the traditional Basil Chicken which also was very good. The ingredients are fresh and the preparation expert.
I recommend you walk up the scary steps and give this place a try. They are welcoming, the food is very good and the prices are quite reasonable.
Pros: Extensive menu., 100% Vegan, Inexpensive
Cons: Dated interior, Weird entrance.
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Slasha
Points +60
food is awesome - Edit
i havent been dissappointed by any of the dishes so far. big menu, alotta options. definitely a go-to spot when we have friends in town. the service is up and down. usually theyre really slow, especially if youre the only ones in the restaurant, itll take forever for them to even take your order but theyre pretty on the ball when its busy.
Read morePros: lots of options, big dishes that arent super greasy, best CHEESECAKE!
Cons: service isnt always good
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12SaRaH73
Points +130
amazing food but horrible service - Edit
My sister and I went here while visiting boston. The food was delicious and we didn't have to wait long after our placing order. The service on the other hand was not as good. Once you get your food they simply do not come back to check on you. We had to go to the register twice to get someone. The night before we left we were going to order food to bring back to our hotel room. We called 40min before they closed and the guy rudely hung up on me saying that they were closed and not giving me a sec to talk to him.
Read morePros: Delicious food
Cons: Horrible service
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citrusgibbon
Points +68
Good Food, Bad Service - Edit
The menu here has an amazing selection of vegan thai food that is super tasty, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. We went on a friday night. There were only two people seating, taking orders, serving, and processing payments for the entire packed restaurant when we were there. I had to get up and request someone come to our table for us to get water, to have our orders taken, to order dessert, and to get our check (which I took the table myself). I also had to remind someone about my bubble tea order because they forgot it. That being said, the people who work there seem really nice and apologetic, just tired and overworked. In any case, I think there's a ton of people in the kitchen because once I found someone to take our orders after fifteen minutes of waiting at our table with no one coming over, the food was out super fast. I would probably go back on a weeknight because the food was great, but never the weekend rush again.
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JanetWood
Points +44
best curry! - Edit
Probably the best curry I ever had, both in presentation and flavor! The service was slow and confusing, but food so good that I don't even care.
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lerussell
Points +389
Boston's Finest - Edit
This is probably my favorite vegan place in Boston -- I wish I lived closer to this place, but my wallet is probably better off in Somerville. Seriously, this place is so yummy, every time I go here I order something new and it never disappoints. I can't event pick a favorite, I love it all! The service is hit or miss... I've waited a solid half hour for food before. I don't mind, but if you're in a rush, maybe try Cuong's Vegan downstairs.
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ehubert
Points +109
Delicious Food and a Cozy Atmosphere - Edit
My boyfriend and I have been in Boston for the last two days while he's in the area on business, so, last night, we decided to try My Thai Vegan Cafe after I read about it on a Facebook group's page. For reference, the only other all-vegan Asian restaurant we've tried is Veggie Fun in Providence (we are born and raised Southern New Englanders).
Read moreWe walked less than a mile to the restaurant from South Station when I arrived after work, so it's quite easy to navigate to by foot if you're T-ing when you visit. Initially, the place doesn't give you a great impression because there's a printed and haphazardly placed sign on the main door directing patrons to the 2nd floor and the dingy hallway wreaks of cigarette smoke; however, the restaurant itself is quite cozy and clean. This was our first time in Chinatown, but I get the impression that many businesses are like this since much of the block we were on was dingy. I could be wrong, though, and I reserve judgement because I'm clueless, but I digress.
We were amazed by how many options the menu has! And it's all classified so neatly by noodles, rices, soups, salads, and vegan meats. We shared a fried wonton appetizer, which was excellent, and both of us ordered the lemongrass chicken (the title literally says "chicken," but the description underneath specifies "veggie chicken") which was delish! I like spicy Asian food, but was at first concerned that the three chili peppers indicated next to my dish on the menu meant it would blow my mouth off. Unfortunately, there was no spice whatsoever, but that was my only disappointment. Other than that, the food was great and two meals with an appetizer only set up back $30 pre-tip. Pretty good for Boston dining.
Aside from food, the atmosphere was cozy. We sat at a table for two right near the window, so you can people watch if you're into that. The folks running the place have tons of live plants all around the sills as well. I was so impressed with the huge aloe vera plants that I had to take a picture, using my boyfriend to scale!
All in all, I'd say Veggie Fun is still my favorite, but My Thai Vegan Cafe is awesome and I'd recommend it to any vegans in the area or non-vegans looking to try something new.
Pros: Loads of options Inexpensive
Cons: External appearance can be off-putting
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