9 Tastes

having been dragged there a dozen or so times, I feel as though I am something of an expert on 9 tastes, and concluded probably halfway through my 9 tastes journey, that it is really and truly awful. pad thai is okay and cheap (i'll give it that. although when we're talking cheap we're talkign $9 cheap not 6 or 7, which would more closely mirror its value)
anything else at 9 tastes is totally shitty.

Pros: pad thai (maybe)

Cons: everything else

Posted 12/20/09

Tthe Thai at 9 tastes is quite good. The menu is extensive and they offer a bento box type meal for deal-seekers. I would recommend the duck or the spicy basil chicken (off menu item) for entrees and pastry puffs as an app. Prices are reasonable and there is a full bar too. Surely a good choice if you are in the mood for Thai.

Pros: Great menu and good flavor

Cons: Eating in a basment

Posted 10/18/08

I went with a girlfriend of mine for dinner. The place itself was nice and cozy. But the overall experience was not as good as I hoped. The water tasted very funny. I think because they put lemon in the water but it tasted like detergent kind of lemon, not so much natural lemon. I had to order a soda cos I couldn't stand the water. But I could still taste the strange lemon taste in that soda. The food was just okay. The seafood dish we ordered was not very fresh. The duck we ordered came in smaller portion than I thought. The chicken in the fried rice was dry and over cooked. The wait staff was just okay. They were not too friendly with us, no smile, no eye contact. Given the good review by other people, I might give it one more try if I pass by the area for lunch in the future (maybe I was just having bad luck that night). But I have tried much better Thai restaurants than this....

Posted 07/25/07

I love this restaurant--I go there at least a couple times a month. The lunch specials are an especially good deal--soup, appetizer, and entree for less than $8. My favorites are the pad thai and the green curry.

Posted 11/20/06

I went here for my birthday and truly enjoyed the food! We made reservations, and arrived to find everything set up very nicely. The service was great, and the food tasted wonderful. I would definitely recommend this place! It looks a bit decieving on the outside--it looks like some small run-down place, but once you get inside you realize that the place is much bigger than it looks and much nicer too.

Pros: Good Service, Quick Service, Tasty Food

Posted 09/21/05

I order take out from 9 tastes all the time and love their dishes. The food is always delivered quickly, the service is friendly and their prices are reasonable. I spent 6 months in Thailand 3 years ago and their food is better than most around town. I love the nam sod salad and actually emailed the restaurant for the recipe and I received a response quickly. They were more than happy to give me the recipe. They get an A+ in my book for customer service and tasty Northern Thai cuisine.

Pros: customer service, reasonable prices, authentic Thai food

Cons: nothing, nothing, nothing

Posted 06/10/05

It is absolutely overrated. I was deceived by the crowd. It is the worst thai food that I had. I had the basil cripsy chicken. The chicken is greasy, oil soaked and seems to be Re-Fried (recooked leftover food). The drunken noodle is not good either, you can only taste sweet.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Bad door design

Posted 02/12/05

A wonderful find - if not for Citysearch & the rave reviews, would have never found this place. Small & cozy ambiance, the food is delicioso! Everything we tried we loved. & you can not beat their prices. Even tho I felt very old with this crowd, we felt at home eating here to our own delight! I would go out of my way to come here!

Pros: food food food, price price price, svc svc svc

Posted 12/30/04

This place is the most exotic thai place I have ever been before. I had Miang Kum which is the appetizer . IT was so good so fresh so healthy for person who is looking for the real thai taste and flavor. YOu have to try this and Plus Papaya salad is most delicious dish I ever have had before. I have tried so many thai places but 9Tastes has the best papaya salad!

The service is also good --the waiters are so nice and fast too!
You will enjoy real Thai food here !!!!

Pros: Great food, Good Price, Good Service

Cons: , can't think of it, none

Posted 07/25/04

I have brought my girlfriend to 9Tastes last night and everything was so perfect than I thought. My girlfriend was very impressed with the food, environment , and especially service was excellent!

The hostess gave us free dessert to try her new special dessert menu which was called---taro in banana leaves. It was awesome Yummy!
Folks you should go there and try something new on their specialty
You won't regret , believe me....:)
Don't beleive me but go and try to see how it goes
And Bangkok jungle is the best dish I have ever had before too..
AND THE environment is so cozy and romantic for the first date , whoevers try to find the place to go on the date , I would strongly recommend 9Tastes

Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, PRICE

Cons: , NONE, NONE

Posted 07/25/04

I have been their last week, waited 5-10 minutes to be seated. I saw a lot of empty tables, but no waiter. I ordered beef satay, it arrived just before I finished the main course.

Pros: beer and wine

Cons: , small tables, worst prices and food

Posted 07/06/04

Hey now u guys can't miss this Thai restaurant, 9 Tastes. I luv their food, especially all spicy dishes like tom yum, pad ped. If u like veggie, they have all kinds and not spicy at all. I gotta go back there again. :-)

Pros: great food, nice crowd, cute waiters

Posted 06/07/04

Have you guys been to 9 Tastes on JFK in Harvard Square yet? If you haven't, you should. The food there is exquisite, delicate and unique. For those who have eaten at a lot of Thai restaurants, you might find this one very interesting and different.

Don't take this for granted. :-)

Pros: UNIQUE, EXQUISITE, EXCELLENT

Posted 06/03/04

Dear Asian food lover,

I've been a regular customer of 9Tastes down on JFK in Harvard Square for a couple of months and would like to suggest their delicacies to you readers. My favorite appetizer there is Papaya salad, spicy and tasty. There are 2 main dishes that I equally like the most. One is 9Tastes Pad Thai, very tenderly delicious. The other is Spicy Basil Fish, the best sauteed dish I've ever tried in Thai restaurants. So you all should go there and enjoy your dinner. :-)

Pros: delicious, great service, nice atmosphere

Cons: , none, none

Posted 06/01/04

Hey check it out!!!! There is a great Thai food in Harvard square on JFK street. They serve real authentic Thai food there. You gotta try Tom Yum Khung the spicy and sour prawn soup and Tom Kha Kai the coconut chicken soup. I also like Kai Kra Praow, the chicken basil....ooh yummy!!!

Try it, folks.

Pros: DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS

Posted 05/22/04

hiya all,

I just wanna say that I went to 9 Tastes Thai cuisine in Harvard Square and loved the food there.

The atmosphere is very nice for couples. The service is very gracious and friendly. You won't regret going there!!!!

Pros: GREAT SERVICE, REASONABLE PRICE, DELICIOUS!!!!

Cons: , NOTHING ELSE, CAN'T THINK OF ANY

Posted 05/21/04

Great Thai Food!
9Tastes is the real Thai food adventure for those who want something different!
Bangkok Jungle is the best dish I ever had so why wait . Go and try! But just want to warn you first!
It's very unusual, different, spicy,and hot!
Miang Kum is also the great appetizer too!

Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious, Friendly

Posted 05/17/04

You gotta go try Thai food at 9 Tastes on JFK in Harvard square!!! The food there is delectable. The service is so friendly and prompt. The place is awesomely magnificent. It's the perfect place for a couple to romance each other or a large group of friends to celebrate events or even a big family to enjoy their meal together.

Pros: DELICIOUS, FRIENDLY, FAST SERVICE

Cons: , NONE, NONE

Posted 05/11/04