Thai Moon
663 Mass. Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-3334
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Word of mouth can often play such an important role in the success of new restaurants. And sometimes, that is all a restaurant can depend on, no matter how good it is. Thai Moon, a tiny dining spot that is located in Arlington Center (and is no longer new), seems to have proven this point quite well.
When Thai Moon first opened, a major Boston newspaper gave this Thai restaurant a great review, giving it a burst of popularity. Since then, however, the hype has gradually died down a bit, and for reasons unknown to this writer, this Arlington dining spot still doesn't seem to be recognized by many restaurant reviewers. It's a shame, really, as Thai Moon is considered by some locals to be the best Thai restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston, if not the entire Boston area. And based on this writer's visits to the restaurant, these positive reviews seem to be on the mark.
Everything about Thai Moon is soothing; the quiet and comfortable room, the no-rush atmosphere, and the low-key waitstaff make for an experience quite different from so many of the loud, obnoxious places that seem to be opening up daily. Add some terrific comfort food dishes such as a sweet-tasting country style noodle and some particularly good pad thai to the equation and you have a place that almost begs the question: Why don't more people know about this restaurant?
Arlington is quickly becoming one of the culinary capitals of Massachusetts. The terrific Thai Moon does nothing to diminish this. If you're in the mood for a relaxing meal that is both inexpensive and delicious, give Thai Moon a try. And don't forget to spread the word.
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