Bangkok Blue

Very good all-around Thai restaurant, with lovely paintings in a duplex space, and often easier to get into than Back Bay neighbors offering half the flavor at three times the price. Good with coconut milk and seafood and dumplings, especially golden triangles, rendang (an Indonesian coconut stew), choo chee fisherman, and a rare Asian dessert that works: Thai custard.

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Price range for entrées: $8 - $20.