Laughing Monk Cafe - Allston

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168 Brighton Ave, #A
Allston, MA 02134

Laughing Monk Cafe is a cozy dining establishment located in Allston, MA, specializing in Northeastern Thai Isan cuisine. The cafe offers a unique blend of traditional dishes and modern dining experiences, including an omakase option that allows guests to enjoy chef-selected tasting boxes at home.

In addition to its Allston location, Laughing Monk Cafe has branches in Mission Hill and Wellesley, each featuring distinct menus that highlight Thai flavors and sushi offerings. The cafe is committed to sustainability, actively working to reduce plastic use and promote compostable containers.

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Keiichi H.
7/12/2025

After tried several times here I asked staff member what is her recommended dish for me. Khao Kha Mu is Stewed Pork Leg Rice $17.00 plus tax = $18.19 Usually I actually dislike pork fatty part...

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Bea T.
12/3/2025

Nice Thai food Café with very limited seating in a college environment! This place seems to have a lot of takeout request but was very lucky that my husband and I had a chance to eat there and the...

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Christy C.
11/10/2025

I am always down for Thai food and my sister recommended Laughing Monk during my visit to town. I typically go for a pad thai (which was delicious), but she recommended the Indonesian fried rice...

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Winston L.
8/29/2025

Rich, layered flavors in a tiny restaurant! The Panang Nuar Nong Lai and the Khao Kha Mu were both delicious dishes--succulent meat, very generous meat portions, and perfect spiciness. The...

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Min Y.
11/22/2025

Food was really good. Loved the beef tenderloin with egg noodles! Workers were really friendly. Would come back again!

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