I was skeptical, but I'm happy to say Rosemary is some of the best flavored Thai food I've had around the Boston area. I used to compare places to Dakzen, Crying Thaiger, and I've lived in Asia - this place is my new local favorite! The flavors are delicious and they resist temptation to make everything too sweet. The decor is tasteful and extensive drink menu is great for date nights. We were there on a Thursday night and it was busy even by 6pm. Portions are generous and price are a little upscale but not bad ($7 drafts, $20-30 entrees). Plenty of comfy booth and bar seating. Menu was a mix of dishes we weren't familiar with and old favorites. We had the crazy roll, chicken satay, Pad See Ew, pork with sticky rice, and steam toddy palm cakes with coconut. The char on the pork was good and pork was good combo of bit of fat but not overwhelming. Pad See Ew on highest level 4 spice had great basil flavor and spice that was slow build (It was not that spicy for those used to even spicier. Chicken satay had a savory peanut sauce that was exactly what I expected. Crazy roll crispy with sweet chili sauce, and the palm cake was steaming hot, hint of coconut and not too sweet (highest Asian compliment for desserts). It was all yummy and I had to pack some away in takeout box. So glad Northshore has this great option, and we're excited to bring friends.
Rosemary Thai Street Food and Bar
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I was skeptical, but I'm happy to say Rosemary is some of the best flavored Thai food I've had around the Boston area. I used to compare places to Dakzen, Crying Thaiger, and I've lived in Asia - this place is my new local favorite! The flavors are delicious and they resist temptation to make everything too sweet. The decor is tasteful and extensive drink menu is great for date nights. We were there on a Thursday night and it was busy even by 6pm. Portions are generous and price are a little upscale but not bad ($7 drafts, $20-30 entrees). Plenty of comfy booth and bar seating. Menu was a mix of dishes we weren't familiar with and old favorites. We had the crazy roll, chicken satay, Pad See Ew, pork with sticky rice, and steam toddy palm cakes with coconut. The char on the pork was good and pork was good combo of bit of fat but not overwhelming. Pad See Ew on highest level 4 spice had great basil flavor and spice that was slow build (It was not that spicy for those used to even spicier. Chicken satay had a savory peanut sauce that was exactly what I expected. Crazy roll crispy with sweet chili sauce, and the palm cake was steaming hot, hint of coconut and not too sweet (highest Asian compliment for desserts). It was all yummy and I had to pack some away in takeout box. So glad Northshore has this great option, and we're excited to bring friends.
We kicked things off with the Chiang Mai sausage, and it instantly transported us back to a Thai night market—authentic, homemade, and full of bold flavor with just the right amount of heat. The Crab Rangoon and Butterfly appetizers were equally impressive. For our mains, we had the BBQ pork, pad see-ew, and the standout Spicy Crispy Duck—each dish better than the last. The drinks were fantastic, and our waiter, Sing, was absolutely top-notch—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We’re already planning to come back in the next couple of days. What a hidden gem!
We kicked things off with the Chiang Mai sausage, and it instantly transported us back to a Thai night market—authentic, homemade, and full of bold flavor with just the right amount of heat. The Crab Rangoon and Butterfly appetizers were equally impressive. For our mains, we had the BBQ pork, pad see-ew, and the standout Spicy Crispy Duck—each dish better than the last. The drinks were fantastic, and our waiter, Sing, was absolutely top-notch—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We’re already planning to come back in the next couple of days. What a hidden gem!
We had an excellent dining experience tonight! Everything we ordered was delicious,fresh and plentiful! Thai iced tea was so refreshing! The staff is incredibly organized,friendly and polite. We will definitely be back again!