Went to Soup Shack with some friends because I was craving ramen and this place did not disappoint…read more Everything was so flavorful, fresh and comforting. Such a good spot for a cozy filling meal. STEAMED CHICKEN GYOZA Soft tender and packed with a juicy chicken filling. The wrapper had the perfect bite and dipping it in the ginger sauce made it even better. A great starter. FRIED PORK GYOZA Crispy outside juicy inside and so flavorful. The pork filling was seasoned well and the crunch made each bite so satisfying. These were gone instantly. DAC BIET A rich beef broth loaded with rare steak brisket tripe tendon and meatballs. So much flavor and such a generous portion. Comforting, savory and the kind of bowl that warms you instantly. MI WONTON Light clean and comforting. The wontons were stuffed generously and the broth was flavorful without feeling heavy. A great balance to the richer bowls we ordered. SPICY MISO BEEF STEW This was incredible. Spicy miso broth with tender slow cooked beef and all the toppings. The spice level actually enhanced the flavor instead of overpowering it. Deep savory and so satisfying. TAN TAN MEN One of my favorites. Spicy creamy broth with ground pork bok choy and bean sprouts layered over chewy noodles. Rich bold and full of flavor in every bite. We also added marinated soft boiled eggs to our ramen and they were perfect. Soft jammy and full of flavor. Highly recommend adding one to any bowl. Overall Soup Shack really hit my craving. Everything tasted fresh portions were generous and the spicy bowls had so much depth. Loved this visit and will definitely be back.

The food is so good, sometimes can be a bit salty. I would go not during dinner because the place…read moreis small. The people that works there are super nice

My husband and I flew into Boston and wanted to find something to eat…read more Obviously we got on Yelp to recommend us a place and this spot popped up. The interior of the place is so cute and I love the demon paintings on the walls. The lady who served us was super patient with our mom asking a million things and gave us a great service. We loved the food and would love to come back if we are in the area again!

Firstly - service was great! Woman was very kind, and the food came out incredibly fast. It was…read moreonly me, and 1 other table in the restaurant so it was pretty quiet! I ordered the Tom Kha Soup with Dumplings - the flavor of the broth was delectable! Super tasty, spicy - I looooved the mini bok choys. Unfortunately, I did not like the dumplings. They were shrimp & pork - the pork was wrapped around the shrimp, which made the texture of bitting into the dumpling strange to me! Overall - I would try something else on their menu as it all looked great, this one item just wasn't a hit for me!

Wonderful family run restaurant with authentic food and very hospitable owners. Our visiting family…read moreare foodies and praised everything we tried. Particular standouts were the lentil soup, chicken shawarma and the mixed grill platter. No doubt that Chef Marwa loves what she does and she does it really well. We sadly only got to meet her briefly, which is of course understandable. Space is nicely decorated and there are a few a tables but mostly carry out diners. We were lucky and got a table. Thank you Olba family for making everyone in our family happy, best of luck to you all.

Quick service, delicious food, reasonable prices - great place for a meal! There are tables outside…read moreand inside. We shared a platter to tide us over until dinner, but I could have eaten the entire entree by myself.

I've been visiting this place for many years, sometimes quite regularly indeed. The soup never, and…read moreI mean never, disappoints. If you love soup, pay them a visit ASAP, even if it's a bit of a drive for you. The chili? Excellent. The chicken noodle? Sublime; it's mild yet flavorful, which is a tricky thing to pull off. They offer at least eight soups per day, so you'll always find something for you. The french rolls you get with your soup complete the meal; I shove my roll into the bowl, load it up with broth, and take a bite. Delicious! Where you have to be careful is with the other stuff they offer here. The store is loaded with other things like desserts, salads and sandwiches. These are hit-and-miss. The sandwiches are all pre-made, cold and frankly nothing special. They offer a spicy pasta salad that simply doesn't work. (I've never tried a spicy pasta dish that I liked.) The potato salad is fine. I've been told the tuna salad is okay. If you're in doubt, skip the other stuff and stick to the soup. The soup really IS the star of this place.

So lovely to find a delicious chicken soup! The counter staff was helpful and the line moved…read morequickly. Great selection--I also tried the lemongrass chicken and the beef barley, both were excellent!

I stop here whenever i get to Boston to visit my daughter. The matzo ball soup is delish & deli…read moresandwiches yummy as any other good deli i've visited! And they always seem to be stocked with the celery soda that is tough to get on the west coast. Go early especially on weekend when there always seems to be a line. Can't wait to get back here soon.

I'd heard about this spot from people all around ever since moving to Boston and I finally…read moreunderstand why: Zaftigs is the perfect representation of traditional Jewish home style cooking in Boston! The atmosphere is so nostalgic and warming from the moment you step inside, like a true classic neighborhood diner. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly making the experience all the more welcoming. And when it comes to the food itself, it's like a nice big hug to seal the deal. The flavors are tasty and satisfying without being anything over the top. Also, their many has a wide variety of options ranging from familiar diner foods to some unique Jewish specials that you can't find just anywhere. This place is great for a casual bite to eat for really any meal (plus they serve breakfast all day)! I'll definitely be back to try their breakfast too, but I must say their lunch/dinner foods also don't disappoint: the latkes and matzo ball soup are a must!!

Gosh I love this place. While I like restaurants with upscale atmospheres and highly attentive…read moreservice as much as the next guy, the food is the real draw here. Cozy all around. Fun fact (that I have not thoroughly fact checked): Brookline has more ramen spots than Dunkin Donuts. And this is the best one!!

Ganko ittetsu ramen is a small, no frills but cute space! The table seating space is quite limited…read morewhich I think can cause the long lines but they have you order ahead which I think helps with the wait times and turn over is pretty quick. They have a few different type of ramen, so you have some options for which suit your palate. The noodles were perfectly bouncy, not over done. The Chasu pork was flavorful and tender, The broth was rich and velvety but a touch on the salty side for me, adding a squeeze of lemon balanced it out nicely. Overall it was great and will definitely be coming back.

Soup Shack is a go-to of mine, especially during these cold winter months. Whether you eat at their…read morecozy space off centre street or get it delivered you are sure to not be disappointed. I've tried both the ramen and pho options which are flavorful and not overpowering. The gyoza and edamame are also both great as starters.

A little too tight quarters, great food. Staff has always been charming and professional. The food…read moreis aces. Special note goes to the Japanese style curry dish and the Takoyaki. Both are the best of their kind in the city of Boston. Other's might serve more or cheaper, but Soup shack does it best. Recommend eating there in the summer when the out door seating allows for a little more elbow room. Otherwise, order out. Use the phone and not an app and it'll be a little cheaper.

Really loved the food here. Please go here! It is quaint, family owned, and authentic. Service was…read morequick.

We just discovered So Kitchen and the food is incredible! Best Kao Soy I've had in years! We also…read moreordered the Chic and Crispy, which is crispy boneless Chicken over rice, with a tasty dipping sauce. Both dishes were delicious!!

Walking to the St. Mary's St station to wait for the train, I looked up and saw Li Yin Rice Roll…read moreacross the street! I instantly teleported to the shop to show my support. Both Cantonese and Mandarin were seamlessly spoken. Shrimp Rice Roll / Egg: It looked very appealing. However, the soy sauce was ridiculously sweet, much sweeter than in China, completely exceeding the standard "umami and sweet" of the authentic Cantonese cheung fun腸粉 (rice roll) soy sauce. The cheung fun skin was somehow overcooked, so some parts without egg at the bottom were soggy from soaking in the soy sauce, making the whole roll quite greasy. I have to admire my culinary acumen: I managed to preserve most of the skin's basic texture with the extra egg. Fortunately, the shrimp were fresh enough, six in a serving, with a crispy texture. Oh well, since I'm in America, it's tolerable. I must say, I would never have come here specifically for this, never in my life. Spending $10+ on a plate of cheung fun after traveling so far, will make me feel more like a sucker than ever before!

Great Hong Kong dining experience!…read more Located in Brookline on Beacon Street with abundant street parking, Liyin is a great walk-in option for breakfast lunch or dinner. They specialize in rice rolls with different fillings as well as porridge with a variety of toppings. We tried multiple items and I especially enjoyed the Shrimp Rice Roll! We also tried the Beef Chow Fun which was great and very flavorful. We also tried the Pineapple Fried Rice which was incredible! I don't usually like fried rice or pineapple but I really loved this dish--highly recommend. My friends also loved the Soybean Milk which comes out piping hot and sweet. Overall would definitely come back for a quick and yummy meal.

This place transported me to a whole other location! I didn't feel like I was in Massachusetts…read moreanymore. The decor inside and the quality of their food here takes you away! From the very attentive and supportive staff to the intricate details that they have throughout the restaurant , it is truly transformative experience. As for the food, if you're in the mood of something spicy, especially that Sichuan type of heat, then the beef soup is the one for you! I personally would recommend the green pepper pork because it was absolutely delicious! I could not stop eating it and it was just perfect in every which way! Looking forward to coming here again to try many other delicious foods and will probably bring a couple of more friends because their group seating is absolutely stunning!

Limited Street Parking…read more The food made up for the wait time but it was very long. This place was packed, we came in no reservation and the wait time they told us just kept getting longer. We eventually were able to get in, there is a small space to wait with snacks though. Once our table was almost ready the host allowed us to order and once sat it came almost right away. We ordered the la-xi chicken with less spice, this has small crispy chicken pieces and lot of peppers, had to go in and pick out the little pieces. Truthfully wish it was less pepper and more chicken especially $23.95. The mapo tofu was delicious the perfect numbing sensation that I love. A must try dish was the fish fillet with crispy rice. This was $34 but it is perfect for cold day. They bring this dish out pour the soup on top and let it boil until the crispy gets cooked. We got the green beans as well, pretty standard nothing special. We got a little discount as well, I think for a late night special. The entire meal came with tea and the restaurant had calm setting with wooden interior