King & I   

145 Charles St # 1
Boston, MA 2114
617-227-3320
www.kingandi-boston.com

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Looking for grub worthy of royalty at prices accessible to the proletariat? This rare combination can be found at Beacon Hill's King and I, a stellar Thai where one can easily dine for under $20, drinks included. A neighborhood staple since the early 1980s, the eatery is still standing room only at dinnertime, when the dress code spans the spectrum from scrubs (thanks to the proximity of Massachusetts General) to Nantucket reds (a reflection of Beacon Hill's Brahmin constituency).Amid unremarkable decor marked by pale paneling and tasteful art, this diverse corps of regulars feasts on kingly portions of authentic Thai cuisine. Those overwhelmed by the encyclopedic menu can derive guidance from the amiable staff, and vegetarians can revise any dish to suit their dietary requirements. Complementing an exhaustive roster of standard dishes featuring seafood, vegetables, duck and beef are house specialties such as fried pork with ginger and lime chicken with zucchini, all of which can be paired with pours of more than 15 affordable wines by the glass.