The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming. Understated is the difficulty of establishing a warn bar environment within a market hall that has family-friendly appeal. Blossom Bar effortlessly weaves regional culture with broad appeal. Each bartender is excellent and singling only one is a disservice to the reader's experience here read more

I've enjoyed coming here for years, and it's always good and often great...but, something has surely changed and doubt I'll be returning any time soon. I read somewhere that they changed over their staff and completely obliterated their previous (awesome!) cocktail program. Our server confirmed that last November they started a new cocktail menu. We ordered our standard Trader Vic's Mai Tai (not listed on the new menu) and sent it back as it was undrinkable--super sweet with an off-putting after taste. And the interior has changed, too. Lights in the dining room are much brighter, the inclusive flag is no longer in the front window, and the funky art in the bathrooms is gone. The management or something else is definitely different. The food was hit or miss. The sauce was overly thickened glop in both the chicken with garlic and the peppercorn beef special. Saving grace was our server who was apologetic and helpful. read more

Ambiance was 9.5/10! Dimly lit interior makes for an intimate vibe great for dates or girls night outs. Service was great; we had two different servers come check on us regularly without making it feel stuffy. Super friendly, efficient, and easy to talk to. Food: -Dan Dan Noodles, 7/10: Not bad, but not a standout. The noodles are reminiscent of linguine noodles and aren't dry. The flavor could've been a bit stronger. -Eggplant, 9.8/10: Best Chinese eggplant I've had! TONS of meat on top to the point where you don't see the eggplant, flavorful, stayed warm for a while, large chunks of eggplant. Only downside was the eggplant wasn't chopped into smaller pieces so you either have to cut it yourself or bite pieces off, which can be messy with all the sauce. -Mapo Tofu, 6.5/10: Tofu wasn't the silken tofu kind that I personally enjoy more, it was the tougher type. Flavor was more subtle tha desired and there was virtually no spice. I've been here before for drinks and remember them being good/unique! Will be back to try more drinks next time :) read more

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My friends and I came here for a round of drinks after dinner. One had heard that they were particularly good so we were excited when we were able to get a table right away without reservations. We got their Costa nuestra and tito puente. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the preparation of the drinks. What made matters even better was our waiter took an extended amount of time to come back to our table. I even kindly asked if we could just check out with the host in which we were told no. Eventually that same host brought our check to us even though the waiter was very obviously speaking to another staff member nearby. Overall, seems like a chill and cool environment to be in but the drinks and service seem to be a reason for not returning again. read more

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This review is just for the AWESOME cocktails. I got the Golden Ticket to start because the bartender recommended it as a savory cocktail--and it was! If you're like me and don't like sweet cocktails, this one is pretty great. It's tart and refreshing. The bartender was super friendly and clearly knew what he was doing! Then, I got something else that had mezcal in it... I can't remember what it was called, but it was equally delicious. Not usually mezcal fan, but it was a very well-balanced cocktail! read more

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The duck soup contained more duck than I have had at any other restaurant . I'll definitely return for more. I truly got my money's worth. I gave a 4 because the dish was a bit salty but as it was a takeout I was able to adjust the saltiness at home. read more

Some friends and I stopped in for some drinks and the atmosphere and vibe was nice and dark. The drinks we got were alright I would want to try another drink on the menu. We were able to get seated immediately around 9:30 which was nice as I know there's usually a wait or reservations required. The service was good at first but near the end the server didn't really check on us and we had to try and go to the host to get the check while our server was busy talking to other workers. read more

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Higher prices but good quality: both tofu mushrooms crepe and pea stems were kind of oily but it's expected in a Chinese restaurant. We also got the vegetarian summer rolls, also fried and oily. read more

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Drinks are really good!!! Food is too salty but the portions are shareable. My friends and I had a great time. Dark ambiance and lots of street parking. read more

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I was so excited to finally dine at Blossom Bar as I've heard rave reviews about it. I made a reservation for a date night and was seated promptly. The decor is modern and moody with some fun tropical accents added in. The drink menu is expansive but I was finally able to settle on the Bomba Estereo. It was dangerously good and I had to make a conscious effort to take my time drinking it. I would love to try more of the drink menu as there are a lot of experimental and unique cocktails. For the food, we decided to go with the dan dan noodles, Chengdu dry hot chicken, dong po boneless ribs, and prosperity noodles with beef. We also decided to get a side of white rice to share to offset the spice (which ended up being a smart decision). The food was AMAZING and addictively spicy. My personal favorite was the Chengdu hot dry chicken but all of it was great and I would not hesitate to order any of the dishes again. Next time, I definitely will want to try the crispy fish fillets as well. Overall, I would love to come back here for another date night or for a fun dinner hangout with some great drinks. read more

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Found this place on tiktok and we traveled out of the city a bit to come here. It was overall ok - I was definitely more excited and feel like it wasn't as authentic as I was hoping. Portions sizes are huge but flavors overall not so great in my opinion. The drinks looked pretty but didn't taste all that amazing. There was something in the chicken that left a weird tingly feeling in your mouth afterwards. The service was fine - our server did look a little annoyed but overall fine. It was pretty busy when we got there in terms of tables being full. I think I just expected more of a local spot but overall wasn't entirely bad but wouldn't say this is a must in Boston. It can be dark in there during the evening so a dim lit vibe. read more

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Better than average and consistent Chinese food. Excellent drinks from Blossom Bar. Never a chance to get seated as a walk-in on weekends. Hostess shuffles you into a side window bay to wait even though you said you wanted to order drinks at bar. No queuing up to the bar apparently and bartenders only pay attention to bar stool seated customers. Perhaps the physical entrance is right into the bar stools and hostess stand that causes the problem. But too darn bad, have an apologetic and happy attitude. Note to bartenders and hostess: Shoving customers aside who are waiting is rude and never acceptable. Place itself is decent decor and nice cooking smells greet you. Prices are okay too. If they practiced their greeting hospitality at door and bar the review would be higher. A lot more practice, not just a little. read more

Omg! Very authentic and high quality dishes. Service is top notch but the food steals the spotlight. It's hard to imagine better execution and quality of the Chinese's American dishes. I'm super happy to discover them. read more

This is such a fun place! I loved the atmosphere and the drink I had was the best drink I've ever ordered. The bartender was so helpful. I'm really indecisive and the bartender was super patient and explained the details for each drink I asked about. read more

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Worth a trip here just for their innovative cocktails alone! 5/5 Gloria -- this one is absolutely stunning and so unique, would not have expected the fruity flavors of the passionfruit to go so well with the coffee and mascarpone components of this drink. 4.8/5 Bocadillo Sour 4.8/5 Tortuga Express We were less impressed by the food menu items, they were fairly average in taste and execution. 3.5/5 DongPo Ribs -- fried pretty crisp, but were quite dry and missing a depth of flavor 3/5 Spicy Eggplant -- very soy sauce heavy sauce profile, with no spicy kick read more

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Cool, expected more based on my friends reviews. I'm vegetarian and the menu is limited, my friend was gluten free and was able to eat like 2 things with modifications. Veggie lo mein was good, but nothing special. We were told green beans were an entree/large plate, except it was literally just like a bunch of roasted green beans on a plate. That's it. I don't consider a massive pile of green beans dinner, personally, but it was delicious. Scallion pancakes were 9/10, very good. Would consider ordering just these in the future. Reasonably priced too, their sauce was great. My gluten free friend however was served fried rice with NO sauce or flavor. It was literally just rice with peas, other veggies and tofu. What was that about??? She was still charged the full price. Not sure how this was fried rice given it didnt seem friend at all. Drinks were good but sweet and tropical, pretty good. Ambience was weird, it looked like a neighborhood health clinic with pale green walls, very limited art, sort of dim and bland. Idk it was missing something but the service was good. read more

This place is pretty popular on Friday night. Even though it's a Chinese restaurant, I barely see any Chinese here. The tables are reasonably spaced. But it would still get a bit noisy to talk when the restaurant is full with people. I tried 双冬素鸭 STUFFED TOFU CREPE W/ SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND BAMBOO SHOOTS. I really like this dish and I would definitely order it again. The 鱼香茄子 EGGPLANT W/ SPICY GARLIC SAUCE is not bad and they added ear mushroom there too. But it's not salty enough to eat with rice. They have plenty of cocktail that looks interesting. Service is normal. But their paying machine has the lowest tip as 20% as an option to select. read more

Visited Blossom bar on a weekday night (Wednesday) and it wasn't too busy. My friend and I chose to sit at the bar, which was fun because we watched the bar tender make our drinks. I tried the Angie Valencia which was sooo good! The bar tender literally pulled out a bunch full of fresh mint and added it to my drink If you like a sweet & refreshing cocktail, highly recommend this one! The papaya slice was also a nice touch. For food, I highly recommend the Chengdu dry hot chicken if you are able to take some heat. This fried chicken dish has a good balance of mala from the numbing peppercorns and heat from the peppers. We had this with a side of white rice. I've eaten a lot of Mala foods and I would say the flavors are pretty authentic here. We also tried the tofu crepe filled with shiitake mushrooms and bamboo. This dish was good but not excellent - the filling was a bit too sweet for me (I prefer savory flavors), but it did remind me of home-cooked Chinese food. I'm usually a huge fan of tofu crepe (tofu skin) but I feel like it could have been prepared better so it would be less chewy. Overall, nothing disappointed and I will definitely be back again!! read more

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Very cute atmosphere. I got a brown sugar latte. It was absolutely delicious. I got avocado toast as well. The portion was small, but it was very tasty. This place is located inside of the main building. read more

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Highly recommend! Some unique drinks with interesting flavors like sesame and salted mango. You can't really go wrong.. The food was also REALLY good! The fried fish is definitely the best - crunchy, so well fried, spicy but not too spicy so that you can still taste the Szechuan flavor. So yummy! The chong Qing dry hot chicken is also really tasty! The eggplant and string beans are solid - string beans maybe a little too salty for my taste but good flavor. The lo mein is also decent - nothing special but exactly what you expect it to be. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Brookline! read more

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Last minute decision for a girl's night out. Blossom bar was definitely a vibe. The staff were all very friendly and the food and drinks were amazing. This was my first time going there and I really enjoyed it and planning on returning soon. read more

My partner and I got the crispy fish fillets, double cooked bacon, and a side of rice - TASTE: 4/5 - loved the salt & pepper style of the fish w its chili aromatics. The thick-cut pork was fatty and satisfying, and noted a hint of the spicy chili peppers TEXTURE: 4/5 - the fish fillets were fried so well and had a great crunch! PRICE: 4/5 - most of the entrees start at $20, so price points are on the higher end. Wish they came w rice though SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - good portions. Came for a light lunch, and had to take home leftovers SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 1:30pm on a Sunday, and there were only a couple tables filled. Our food came out 10-15min later, and our waiter regularly refilled our water. Wish their bar was open during lunch service; we'd definitely come back for all of their cocktails! ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - hip and modern decor. I can tell it'd be busy and bustling at night PARKING: 4/5 - parked nearby at a metered street spot on Harvard St read more

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Been wanting to try this place out since I've been to their sister restaurant in Woburn called Baldwin bar and I loved it there. For food we had ordered their pork dumplings, chengdu dry hot chicken, prosperity noodles, and their string beans. Our favorite was definitely the pork dumplings ( almost ordered one to go just for the sauce it was in lol ) the chicken and noodles was good but the peppercorn overpowered a lot of it and that's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Overall it was a good dining experience and the food was good, I would come back if I'm in the area read more

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Consistently a top restaurant and bar for me in the area over many years, so I figured it's time to leave a review. Mixologist bartenders, good service, and amazing flavors. You have to go for the adventurous, spicy stuff to really get what this place is about -- take some risks! Always find myself craving this place and it never disappoints. Special shoutout to Cameron at the bar who always takes good care of us. read more

I'll start by saying it's a good thing I don't live close to this place, or I would be spending waaaaay too much money here. Great food, great drinks, great vibe. Safe to say this will be my new go-to Sichuan spot. I've heard rave reviews of Blossom Bar as long as I've lived in Boston, but finally made it over here for a group dinner on a Thursday evening. I'm happy to say it lived up to the hype. Warning that even on a weeknight, the place was packed (bar included) so I'd recommend a reservation. The cocktail list is extensive with lots of unique flavors and combinations, our waiter was super helpful in recommending some of the most popular options when people had a hard time picking. Everyone ordered a couple rounds so we tasted a number of them, but our favorites included the Luluada, Broken Spanish (my personal fave - a little spicy with avocado and coconut to balance it out), and Malatang. As far as the food goes, you'll definitely want to share with the table so you can sample a little bit of everything. There isn't one thing that we tried that I wouldn't order again--it's truly that good. The menu features what they call "O.G recipes" and "American Comfort" options, so there's definitely something for everyone. Some of my can't miss recommendations: the Prosperity Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Pork Dumplings with Chili Vinaigrette, Chong Qing Dry Hot Chicken, and Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce. Can't wait for my next visit to explore the rest of the menu. I'm planning to either order more food, or bring less friends because I certainly wouldn't mind some leftovers next time around :) read more

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I've been here multiple times over the years but last weekend was probably my most disappointing. The service was wonderful, the staff is always so helpful and attentive but the food quality had definitely dropped. This is definitely a starter restaurant for Szechuan food as there's much better in Boston and even nearby. The food lacked any spice or strong flavors, all of my section dishes were very mild and reminiscent of Chinese takeout food. The salt and pepper style shrimp and scallops was simply fried and had zero flavor let alone salt and pepper seasoning. The cucumber appetizer was just cucumbers sitting in a red oil that would not even coat the cucumbers, not at all what I've had before. Similarly the San Dan noodles also sat in bowl of with a small amount of oil sauce at the bottom not at all "tossed" in a sauce as described in the menu. You will see a picture of these dry noodles attached. The peppercorn beef tasted very basic and similar to beef and broccoli from Chinese takeout. I used to love this place but overall it's a slip, I'd recommend Taiwan Cafe or Mountain House instead. Cute for drinks at the bar instead of a meal. read more

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A cute, hip and trendy bar, loved the vibe! The staff was super friendly. The asian hot plates with carefully curated cocktails was a perfect combination. read more

It's such a cute bar space inside and outdoor seating. Must get the Dan Dan noodles and string beans. If you want a meat option, both the dong po boneless ribs with a kick of mala spice and the fish was lightly fried and soft in the inside -- worth every bite. Drinks -- really want to try the Duan's whip but machine was broken but got the Lulada and I asked for the prettiest drink and he recommended the La Gota Fria (pink slushy drink). Drinks were so aesthetic and tastes refreshing. read more

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Delicious drinks, wonderful staff, great vibe! Had a blast with our bartender Robert (it's been a while, hope I got the name right). Chatted about food and drink spots in the area and beyond while we admired his delicious cocktails. Like everyone says, the drinks are creative and have a tiki-inspired vibe (plenty of rum, though there are other spirit bases too). Everything was delicious, though my personal favorite was the Queen's Court, which a lychee-like mango cordial and smoke from a dash of Ardbeg 10. Also enjoyed that the sesame in the Spanish remix had a nice slightly savory earthy quality, not hidden under sweet like sesame drinks often are. The atmosphere is also really cozy and hip, and we could have stayed all night while getting great tips from Robert, who was so welcoming. Cheers Robert & co! read more

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Amazing amazing food and great drinks! Great service, and attentive staff. Man it was really dark there, there should be some lighting or maybe a couple of extra candles, really hard to see. Street parking. read more

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've been a few times now and I like it every time the drinks are good. The vibes are great. It's a very clean place and the food is delicious. read more

Amazing cocktails! Cocktail Ratings: Havana 1975 - 5/5 Spanish Remix - 5/5 Bocadillo Sour - 3.5/5 Gloria - 3/5 Diamond Heights - 3/5 Havana 1975 is my top favorite with how clean it tastes, but I would also highly recommend the Spanish Remix. It has a very unique and creative flavor profile. Am definitely aiming to try all the cocktails on their menu at least once. Food is not bad, but its definitely a great place to go to just to have a cocktail. For entrees, I would recommend Dong Po Boneless pork. It has great flavoring with the spices and a nice crispiness to it. Would recommend making a reservation if you want to eat dinner there as it usually is quite busy. I've been able to get bar seating for cocktails without a reservation before though. Service is quick to attend to you and polite. Lighting inside the restaurant can be a bit dim and acoustics are on the louder side, but still a pleasant atmosphere. Street parking only, but haven't had too difficult of a time finding a spot near the restaurant. read more

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This is a place you come for cocktails. The food is good but honestly, you can just get cheaper food that is even better in Chinatown.

My favorite part about Blossom Bar hands-down is that they have a version of Dole Whip that is just so refreshing and hits the spot! But during my most recent visit, I decided to also try their dinner menu and I was pleasantly surprised. The beef & broccoli starry was so tender and perfectly cooked. It balanced well with the crispy fish filet, which was drier and less heavy but brought a different flavor to the table. My only complaint is how expensive our food was, but the quality was really good! read more

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Unfortunately, I have to give this place a low review not because of the drinks because of the lack of gluten-free options. The only thing they could accommodate for gluten-free dining was the shrimp fried rice that didn't have any kind of tamari or gluten-free soy sauce. I have been to the other restaurants by this group and have not had the same issue, and was disappointed to find out that there was nothing I would be able to eat. The drinks were really interesting, and unique. I would only go back for drinks. read more

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I did not make a reservation for this time but came across it and decided to try it. Luckily, they had 1 table left (at least for walk ins!). It was quite busy and I didn't realize how small this place was, so I was glad for a seat. I got the 'Duan Whip' to drink which was basically an alcoholic version of the Dole Whip. It was super delicious and refreshing. For our dishes, my husband got the 'Prosperity Noodles' which is Wide Flour Noodles, Garlic, Black Bean Paste, Potato, Peppers. He said it was very good but it was very spicy! I tried some and enjoyed it as well. I ordered the 'Dong Po Boneless Ribs' for my entree which were Dong Po Style, Boneless Pork Ribs, Chili, Garlic, Cauliflower, Peppercorn. I, unfortunately, did not realize care for mine. It was very dry and could have used some type of dipping sauce. Regardless, the place was very nice with good service. I would recommend it! read more

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The cocktails here are AMAZING! I got the Duan's Whip (which has Dole Whip!!!) and my friend got the Pulque. The Duan's Whip was delicious! The Dole Whip paired really well with the alcohol. I didn't really taste any bitterness or aftertaste of alcohol in my drink, which was a plus for me since I prefer drinks that aren't too strong. It was a nice little dessert as well since the Duan's Whip came with a spoon to eat the Dole Whip!! My friend said the Pulque was really good as well. I had a sip of their drink and it was nice; not too bitter and masked the taste of alcohol. For food, we got the Pork Dumplings with Chili Vinaigrette and General Tso Chicken with a side of White Rice. Both dishes were super tasty. The General Tso Chicken was breaded nicely and wasn't simply majority just breading with no chicken. The sauce was also yummy; not too sweet. The Chili Vinaigrette with the Pork Dumplings was delicious -- the vinaigrette really tied all the flavors of the dumplings together and wasn't too acidic! However, the food is a bit on the pricier end for the amount you get. The food itself was overall good, but I have had better. Service was good, the one thing I will note is that their menu is online and you have to scan a QR code. We were seated near where the host stand was, so I saw the little tabletop signs and took one for our table since our host forgot to give us one. Overall, the place is small and quaint, but very aesthetic with yummy drinks. I highly recommend making a reservation much prior to when you want to come, this place gets booked fast! Even for a Monday evening, the entire restaurant was packed. Looking forward to coming back again for the cute vibes and yummy cocktails! read more

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I'll start with I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food (this is technically Szechuan cuisine), so I didn't try many of the "authentic" dishes. I did try the crab rangoon, pork dumplings with chili vinaigrette, beef teriyaki kebabs, and white rice. The crab rangoon pieces were lightly fried, the perfect amount of crunch and crab filling, and paired well with their sweet orange dipping sauce. The pork dumplings were my favorite part because of the chili vinaigrette. The sauce had a small kick to it, but was not overpowering at all; and the dumplings were stuffed with a large amount of pork. I appreciate the "spicy" graphic next to items on the menu that are hot. Several different drinks were ordered at the table; each with a beautiful presentation and unique flavor. I tried their version of a spicy margarita- the Broken Spanish, and enjoyed it very much. The service was great, our waitress was really helpful and friendly. May need a light inside to see the menu, the restaurant is DARK. I would return for a drink and an appetizer. read more

I've been meaning to try out this spot in Brookline and finally got the chance! Came here for a dinner on a Saturday night and the restaurant filled up super fast as soon as their doors opened, so a reservation will definitely be necessary. The restaurant is well decorated, kind of a modern retro vibe. We ordered five dishes to share between three people and it was the perfect amount (if not too much). I think I may have expected a little too much from here as i thought there'd be more Sichuan flavor in their dishes. Instead, they tasted like classic Chinese take out food, with no flavor profile that especially stood out to me. The duck was good and had a gravy-like sauce on top, but still tasted bland. My favorite dish was the cucumber since they actually had a good ma-la spice kick to them, with some peanut sauce. I also loved the small dish of cabbage included with the duck, which was spicy and crunchy. Their drinks however, were delicious, sweet, and photogenic. Lastly, our server was nice, but was a bit inattentive and grabbed a drink from us before it was done. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back since the quality of the dishes didn't match their higher prices or the expectation of Sichuan food, but it is a nice spot to explore if you're in the area. read more

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Blossom Bar has some surprisingly authentic dishes and I say surprising bc the vibe is not really on theme with Szechuan food. They have a large and tropical cocktail menu - very fruity and refreshing and some uses uncommon (uncommon to North America) fruits, and there's the word "bar" is in their name but they are actually a full menu Szechuan restaurant. The spicy dishes are spicy, but not uncomfortably so like some very authentic Szechuan restaurants (this is more my preference though bc the flavours are still there, just with a toned down level of pain that usually would come with Szechuan food). If you're in the Brookline area and you're craving for some spicy Szechuan food, check out Blossom Bar. read more

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