Chalawan Asian Eatery

Name: Chalawan Asian Eatery
Address: 1790 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02140
Telephone: (617) 547-8888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

250 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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CHALAWAN, therefore, has been founded to prove that Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine, including Asian style dining culture of sharing their food can be served in a leading international restaurant. With this belief, we have created a delicious and delightful menu in a restaurant decorated in traditional Thai style in a warm welcome atmosphere with a great service minded attitude of our team, including choices of wine to perfectly pair with our food.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 547-8888

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Asian, Southeast Asian, Thai
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 547-8888
Website
https://thechalawan.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1790 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
Street parking is available for curbside pickup
Public transit
The T: Redline to "Porter Sq."
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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with salted yellow bean onion garlic watercress and scallion

Sides

Stir Fry Asian Greens$6.00
Grilled Corn with Miso$6.00
Thai Jasmine Rice / Brown Rice
- pp$2.00
Steamed Broccolini with Oyster Black Vinegar$6.00
Roti Canai$4.00

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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JaneS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for lunch, but the food was so good we got takeout for dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing meal, ambiance, and service. Thank you!
JE
JamesE
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative take on appetizers. Really great flavor combinations in the entrees
e
emg21
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and service was great! Will be back soon.
SM
SoniaM
New England
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
We got there before the dinner rush and so it was quiet. The food while being flavorful is overall quite bland. I expected the Asian flavors to be a lot stronger. We paid $100 for a dinner for 2 with no drinks. A tad bit pricey.
t
tarzaparza
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous food, friendly and fast service, in a beautiful setting. Love the mural on the wall. Fried soft shell crab was beautiful—lightly battered and crunchy. The betel leaf appetizer was a great combination of savory and fresh flavors. The rendang was on the sweet side for me but the fish curry was to die for. Ask about the dessert menu! Both the black sticky rice and the banana cake with palm sugar were amazing, with generous portions.
JH
JanineH
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a holiday meal at Chalawan. The service was excellent and the food was delicious - unexpected flavor combinations and super fresh. We will be back!
C
Chanigan
New England
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent, very tasty, not spicy but perfectly balanced. The menu is interesting and varied, a refreshing choice, setting them apart fro other eateries
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My 3rd time at Chalawan, and as before, it was great. Loved the scallops appetizers, chicken skins, and the stir-fry snapper. Great, friendly service. Definitely will go back again, very reasonably priced!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
First time visitor. Definitely a good experience. Will return.
J
Ja923
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was delicious!
R
Rafael
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and good flavor in every dish. The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
MS
MargoS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, attentive service. Had a great time.
CF
CarolF
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! The food was not just delicious, but beautifully presented. We were extremely happy with the menu, both our vegetarian and our celiac guests had many excellent options to choose from. And the staff could not have been more accommodating. A perfect dining experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fish curry with the brown rice side was delicious. I also enjoyed the beautiful tableware and serving bowls. The staff was also friendly and helpful. We came early so it was quiet for most of the meal but filled up to capacity as we were finishing up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tastes were fantastic. Not your typical Thai/Asian restaurant
JD
JohnD
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Beef cheeks were pretty fatty. They may have been excellently prepared, just not for me. Waiter said they were the best. Calamari app was very good.
G
Ging
Edinburgh
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice mid-week dinner. Interesting menu. Dumplings were delicious. Beer and wine only
JH
JohnH
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic and amazing. Get the whole fish and share with your friends.
SK
SaraK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Super honest and autentic Asian food! Would go there again !
CD
CambridgeDiner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really excellent food and great atmosphere. We enjoyed it!
MK
MichaelK
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well prepared pan-Asian food with fresh ingredients. Many dishes can be made with tofu or veggies (ask to see the vegetarian menu).
JG
JeffG
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We dined outside on a beautiful evening. The service was attentive and the food quite good. The Pan Asian menu is quite impressive making it hard to decide what you want to eat. If you go there, do not miss the scallop appetizer. It was mind-blowingly delicious and we ordered seconds.
M
Medium
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great experience overall. The food was excellent the portions were huge and the service was very attentive. I highly recommend.
SH
SHRUTI
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our First time at Chalawan Asian Eatery was great! Every vegetarian dish had a unique flavor. The servers were very attentive to our needs and the service was great. Food was excellent!
AB
AndyB
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first time dining at Chalawan. We were celebrating our anniversary. The food was just excellent. It tasted so fresh and the flavors were so bright and distinct. We love spicy food and the dishes we ordered both had a lovely “kick”. Service was excellent and the space is very nice. We will be back!
BM
BillM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Not sure if it is "authentic" but it is not typical Thai food. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh and tasty
L
Lexi
New England
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience5
Honestly, not that great. Scallops were great, but everything else we had was mediocre.
RP
RandP
New York Area
157 reviews
vip
5.0
157 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Wonderful menu options- especially gluten free!. We shared many seafood appetizers & members of our party raved about duck, beef cheeks & soft shell crab choices. Great service, very attentive. Appreciated the well selected beer & wine/ bar too! Highly recommended ☺️
C
Chanigan
New England
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A very interesting and very tasty menu. The food is very good
HK
HayK
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, interesting food and lovely outdoor seating!
VS
ValerieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty, flavorful food from a variety of countries in Asia -- including Indonesia (the ribs are excellent)!
CC
CiaraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was OUTSTANDING. I recommend birthday celebrations, the appetizers were the perfect portion size and super flavorful. I had never tried Indonesian food previously and was blown away by the lamb shank and beef cheeks. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough!
BD
BobDe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Food and service were exceptional. Eventide water was low it was refilled. Questions were responded to quickly.
KM
KamalM
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Poor service. Server wanting to hurry us up at 9pm on a Saturday night. Kept bugging us for our order on a night when it was my wife’s 50th birthday. Also not wanting to accommodate any substitutions at an Asian restaurant. Super pricy for the level of service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family & I enjoyed this restaurant. Service was wonderful and food were tasty! All dishes were equally amazing!! The whole fish was well worth it! I will definitely be back!
L
Lulu
New England
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service and the pleasant atmosphere at this restaurant. Will return soon.
LS
LauraS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was under seasoned. The server was nice but seemed inexperienced and under trained. Forgot drinks etc
DJ
DanielJ
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
It’s seared scallop is amazing
P
Patralekha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Chalawan was top-notch and the service was extremely professional and welcoming. The restaurant has good interiors, a great vibe, and one of the best flavors in town. Do not miss this one!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Chalawan Asian Eatery using the Order Online button. Chalawan Asian Eatery also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chalawan Asian Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 547-8888.

Chalawan Asian Eatery is rated 4.6 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 547-8888

Other options

Order online

1790 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Asian, Southeast Asian, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available for curbside pickup
Public transit
The T: Redline to "Porter Sq."
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thechalawan.com/
Phone number
(617) 547-8888

Featured in

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Chalawan Asian Eatery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Cambridge, MA

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Crispy Pork Belly (Hainan, China)

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Freshly Shucked East Coast Oyster (Classics, Thailand)

Chicken Betel Leaf (Royal Thai, Thailand)

S&p Soft Shell Crab (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Thai Crispy Chicken Skin (Esarn, Thailand)

Salads

Balinese Gado-Gado Salad (Bali, Indonesia)

Prawn and Green Apple Coral Mushroom Yam (Central, Thailand)

Tuna Tartar Salad (Modern, Japan)

Crispy Skin Salmon Salad (Royal Thai, Thailand)

Roasted Duck Salad (Hainan, China)

Lawar Ayam Ubud Style Chicken Salad (Bali, Indonesia)

Lang Kawi Crispy Calamari (Penang, Malaysia)

Mains

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Yellow Curry of Chicken (Sa-Toon, Thailand)

Burmese Hang Le Curry (Chaingmai, Thailand)

Stir Fry Szechuan Eggplant (Szechuan, China)

Singapore Chili Beef (Singapore, Singapore)

Stirfry Black Pepper Chicken (Szechuan, China)

Grilled Malayu Style Chicken (Chumphon, Thailand)

Sumatra Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang (Sumatra, Indonesia)

Padang Style Fish Curry (Padang, Indonesia)

Rispy Whole Fish 3 Flavors Sauce (Central, Thailand)

Crispy Indonesian Kampong Chicken (Lombok, Indonesia)

Borneo Tamarind Prawn (Borneo, Indonesia)

Red Curry of Duck (Central, Thailand)

Southern Thai Yellow Curry of Chicken (Phuket, Thailand)

Javanese Gule Kembing of Lamb Shank Curry (Padang, Indonesia)

Stir-Fry Soft Shell Crab (Southern, Thailand)

Stirfry Snapper (Yunan, China )

Sides

Stir Fry Asian Greens$6.00

Grilled Corn with Miso$6.00

Thai Jasmine Rice / Brown Rice

Steamed Broccolini with Oyster Black Vinegar$6.00

Roti Canai$4.00

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