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Rice Barn

1037 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492-2511
781-449-8300
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Ranked #3 of 49 restaurants in Needham
Price range: $0 - $12
Cuisines: Asian, Thai
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This was our family's first visit to this Thai restaurant. My son and his wife just moved to Needham and we used Trip Advisor to find a Thai restaurant with take-out. We had a large order and the family had thumbs up for all the appetizers and entrees we ordered for the six of us. Although we did not eat... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I love everything I order from Rice Barn. Gyoza are everything you could hope for, thin-skinned and delicious. Eggplant basil is just a little spicy, with incredible basil flavor. Pineapple fried rice is sweet and salty and crispy. The noodle soups are hot and tangy in huge bowls. The crispy duck makes me want to lick the plate. They cater... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Service is always great. Pad Thai is some of the best in Boston area. I'd rather come here then make a trip into the city for the same quality of food. Great value.

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Boston, MA
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I went with my family last night for the first time. I had found the restaurant by searching gluten free accommodating restaurants in the Needham, MA area. They had a HUGE gluten free menu online. I arrived before everyone, and the hostess graciously allowed me a table while I waited for them. I told her that this was my first... More

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The Woodlands, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

beautiful restaurant inside-just wish the service would have been more polite! busy place but very bad service-when we had our plates taken away to wrap to take home-they came back with practically nothing! also when they dropped the check-it was extremely rude!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Despite the brisk take-out business they do, this restaurant is relaxed and comfortable with great, attentive and friendly service. The food is incredibly fresh and light - no heavy feeling later in the evening. We had a variety of dishes and each one was delicious. I can't wait to go back!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

The Rice Barn is better than you would expect. The staff are so friendly, and the food is very fresh. The food is very appetizingly. You can never go wrong with Pad Thai. My son's favorite is Tofu Massuman - the owners even know him by name. So happy to have this restaurant in my home town.

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Wrentham, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012 via mobile

We arrived a bit late for me, 8:30 or so, and were seated immediately. I like and they were crisp on the outside and hot on the inside. I ordered the duck curry, which was served with two legs of duck that had been dep fried. The curry was great!

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Framingham MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Lots of spicy dishes interspersed with less spicy offerings. Fairly comfortable, well appointed spot in downtown Needham with lots of metered parking. Service was friendly but not very efficient. We were with a party of 8 and the meals came out at different times. Some were given to the wrong member of the party. But the food is excellent, priced... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Rice Barn serves up some delicious, authentic and fresh Thai food. Their pad thai is obviously great, along with their other choices. A great spot outside of Boston for Asian cuisine.

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