Wow! Saw the write up in the NYTimes and just happened to be in Boston the next week and jumped on an 8 pm reservation for a Wednesday night. So happy we did. The restaurant is small and cozy with a few tables outside with heat lamps and a few seats at the bar. The kitchen looks tiny with lots of staff working together in a small space. We got a couple of cocktails that were delicious. A gin, spirit forward drink with a hint of citrus and a rum drink that I expected to be sweet but it wasn't. I really liked both. For dinner we got an okra dish, chicken and Zatar fish. The spices were so interesting. I really liked the chicken, with cassava dumplings and Carmelized onions. The sauce was so flavorful! Overall a fantastic dining experience. read more

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I go to Comfort Kitchen for the vibes. I go when I want to connect and feel happy. Comfort Kitchen is where my community lives. I love the people who make it all happen. Fortunately for me, I'm in the neighborhood. It's easy to go for breakfast or lunch (no reservations) or to sit at the bar for dinner (also, no reservations needed for that). I'll plan a little ahead of time and make a reservation for dinner if I have a special occasion. The space is pretty small, but it's well organized. I actually feel better at the bar than at a table, but that's just me. The food and drinks are super unique. You won't easily find dishes and drinks like this anywhere else! My favorites are the okra and seasonal salad. I loved the duck the last time I went. What's surprising is that things that you'd normally think are meh are actually WOW at Comfort Kitchen. For example, the rice and olive oil that accompanied my duck blew my mind. Same for the okra and salad. But truly, while the food is good, I like the sense of community at Comfort Kitchen. The people who work there feel like friends and are so inviting to me. I like to go anytime I want to feel like I'm part of something. read more

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We've eaten food from here three times: once in the cozy space indoors with just a few tables; once via delivery; and once, earlier today, at brunch in the backyard garden. The food is all spectacular, the service is always impeccable, and the garden is Just a perfect setting for a meal. It's certainly the best brunch I've had in the last several years. Also, my family is vegetarian, and there was plenty for us to eat. I couldn't recommend this place more highly. read more

I too will give this establishment FIVE STARS! Would definitely go back! Being a Bostonian, when I learned that Comfort Kitchen was open, I could but couldn't imagine where it was located. As I arrived, I was amazed because I remember it being an abandoned building. We walked in and the little patio area is okay. We chose to sit inside. We had a reservation, by the way. We sat down and I immediately noticed how bright/light it is compared to most restaurants. We ordered "snacks" and they were quite delicious especially the plantain chips - the sauce was amazing. Nice kick to it. Dinner - my friend and I ordered the duck and chicken and split it. It was great. We were a fan of the cassava dumplings that came with the chicken but we were satisfied overall. Drinks - really good. Expensive ($17) each, but we enjoyed. Giving Comfort Kitchen five stars. Will return. read more

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FIrst the good: very pretty space and cool atmosphere; service was attentive and friendly. The plantain chips with dip were very good but not unique. The rest of the meal was pretty much not good and very disappointing especially given all the awards and accolades they have received. We did not find the food to be creative or appetizing. My wife did enjoy her glass of red wine from Montepulciano, however, my cocktail, "your love" for $18 tasted like pure fruit juice with no alcohol. We split the "famous" Jerk Jackfruit Sliders and these were more like a little salad seasoned with jerk seasoning between a slider bun. We could not detect the flavor nor texture of the jackfruit. My wife ordered an eggplant entree which was neither visually appealing or appetizing. She had a few bites and the rest we brought home but then threw away upon tasting again. I got the fried trout which was fine but pretty bland and plain. We definitely will not be returning. read more

Fresh sandwiches in a beautiful space. We stopped by for lunch and had a lovely meal. Inside you are welcomed with high airy ceiling with a clean modern decor and a welcoming ambience. Great for meeting up with a friend during the day or evening. We ordered the CK BLT and the Innovator. Fan of grilled bread on both sandwiches. The pork in the BLT was more chicharron than pork bellow but the crunch was tasty. The Innovator was a chicken salad sandwich with an olive spread. Not quite what I expect but I still enjoyed it. There was also a very small selection of pastries. Blueberry scone was solid. There is also a small outdoor seating space for when the weather is nice. Street parking only. read more

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Saw all the good press about Comfort Kitchen, and the fact that it's Black and Woman-owned made me excited to come try it out! My partner and I made a reservation for two for a Wednesday night at 7pm about three weeks earlier, and even though we showed up fifteen minutes early, we were seated right away. There's free two-hour parking on the street, so we got lucky in finding a spot right out front. I ordered the BNB Daiquiri, which tasted light and sweet, from someone who doesn't drink too much alcohol. For food, we got the Jackfruit Sliders, Plantain Chips, Yassa Chicken, and Roasted Eggplants. Between the two of us, this was more than enough food. While everything was tasty, I probably would only get the plantains and chicken again. The chips were nice and crisp, without being too hard. The chicken was seasoned perfectly, and the meat came right off the bones. The service was friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. We were told upfront that reservations are for 90 minutes, but that wasn't an issue for us. It's a small space, so I wouldn't recommend it for groups over six (there's one cozy nook for group seating). Overall, it's a little on the pricey side, but it was well worth it. I would definitely come back to try the cafe, as well as more of their menu! read more

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In a word: memorable. We made reservations for the counter, and it was so awesome to see into the kitchen. Server was awesome. Vibes were good. Had the okra and seafood stew--both were fantastic. Cocktails/mocktails were interesting and tasty (had chica morada + added pisco). I'm already planning my next visit so I can try the pork chop and some of the more savory cocktails. PSA - there's a municipal lot with free parking less than 5 min away. read more

Comfort Kitchen is a Black-owned, immigrant-owned, & woman-owned restaurant with food inspired by the African diaspora. It's housed in a historic building which used to be a streetcar comfort station (aka public restroom). OK... I'm sold. Reservations are required for dinner. I recommend only coming with one other person since the space is tight and gets loud so might be a bit tough for groups. We were told that because there were back-to-back reservations (it was a Friday night, after all), we have a 90-minute time limit for our meal, which was perfectly fine for the 2 of us. We started off with some unique cocktails/mocktails. The Kesang Iced Tea was an intriguing tea cocktail with saffron and elote liqueurs. It was refreshing with a nice mix of slightly savory flavors. As a NA option, the Baobab Cocktail was super flavorful and beautifully presented. For our app, we got the jackfruit sliders (2 sliders per order). I was impressed by how meat-like the jackfruit felt and tasted. Very tender and flavorful. We absolutely devoured these! For mains, we got the curry potato cake, which reminded us somewhat of an Indian samosa, along with the za'atar brown butter trout, a whole fish laying on an eggplant mix with fresh tomatoes. It was so impressive that we devoured the entire fish and didn't encounter a single bone - great de-boning work in the kitchen! We were full but needed to try a dessert. The pistachio cardamom ice cream, served with a shortbread cookie, was so flavorful and had a different texture from most ice creams due to the large quantity of nutty bits. Yummm. I loved it and would happily eat this to end every meal. read more

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Was so excited to try this NYT 'Best of 2023' restaurant this past weekend and it did not disappoint. Such a cute, cozy interior-I loved the aromas of various spices that fragrance the dining room when you walk in. We had reservations for 7 pm and called to let them know we were running late due to TD Garden traffic and they were very accommodating and seated us right away when we arrived. Our hostess who is also the GM and our server were both extremely attentive and described how everything needs to be ordered at once and table time is limited to 90 minutes due to the small size of their restaurant, which made complete sense to me. She also made us aware of where the restrooms were located and to be sure to double lock the door so you don't provide an unexpected 'show' to the group table that is seated very close to the restrooms. All of our cocktails were amazing, I started with the Baobab cocktail-served in a very pretty glass with a filigreed orange peel, my husband had the Silver Box Bombay Martini which was incredibly smooth. Because our drinks were given to another table by mistake our server told us the round was on them, so of course, we had to try another set of cocktails. I had the Lost in Cusco which was amazing -loved the giant ice cube with dried plantain(?) garnish and my husband had the espresso martini #3. Both were very good! For starters we split the Jerk Jackfruit sliders because we had read so much about them and never having tried jackfruit before, this was a must. It was sooo good and everyone was right about how the jack fruit takes on a flavor and texture similar to a slow cooked pork-these were amazing. We then split the kelewele-so good but definitely had some heat in the sauce-so beware if you are spice sensitive. They were very tasty. I had the Jerk Roasted Duck and my husband had the New Fish Curry. Both were so good-we were supposed to trade halfway through but we were both enjoying our choices so much that we never made the trade. I loved the crunchiness and tanginess of the pikliz which is a mini salad of very thinly sliced carrots and Jicama or radish? The duck was delicious and fell off the bone. The slow fish curry was tasty as well and the flatbread was perfect to sop up the yummy sauce. For dessert we had a very creamy mango ice cream with peanut brittle. Great night out-wish we lived closer so we could make this one of our regular spots! read more

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The staff here were super friendly and kind, and the food was amazing! Got great recommendations and flavor combinations were delicious. Absolutely will be back if I have the chance. read more

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3.5/5 I was looking forward to this place and wanted to give it five stars. Unfortunately I cannot. The food is pretty good, drinks are great. Service is ok. Place is loud. Parking is a hassle. Now, we were charged extra for "extra people" despite calling before our reservation. No one told us it would be extra charge. We didn't even get a table, pretty much walked up to the bar! I called the next day and the front of house wasn't helpful. Sigh. I wanted to love this place but a bit disappointed with the fact that they didn't mention extra charges- which is not a big deal to pay, just that I found it annoying as I wasn't told about it. read more

Appetizing brunch options that transform into a full dinner vibe at night. From fresh fish and more this amazing spot celebrates delicious flavors from the African diaspora. read more

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So happy to have stumbled upon Comfort Kitchen. The thoughtfulness that went into everything from the menu to the ambiance to the service is refreshing. Many of the Black/African or minority owned restaurants in the Boston area are casual and not really dine-in friendly, so I'm happy to see more upscale spots like Comfort Kitchen opening up around greater Boston, especially in this neighborhood. The concept/story is meaningful - I'll let you read about it on their website or on the menu. We had a chance to talk a bit with one of the owners, who was very welcoming and attentive. Loved hearing about how the restaurant came to be. For their second week in, the service was fantastic. Normally, it takes a lot longer for new restaurants to work out the kinks in their processes to where customers don't notice. Was pleasantly surprised at how smooth everything was. Dinner requires reservations and it's difficult to get reservations Fri-Sun. Went on a mid-week night. The place was full. Street parking wasn't difficult to find. They do list a nearby parking lot by the CVS but didn't need it. The drink menu has ample options. Appreciated that there were plenty of non-alcoholic cocktails for $10. They were accommodating with the custom drink request. The food took some time but expected it to. The dishes were beautifully presented. Both the duck and chicken were very tender. The duck was a little on the bland side for me personally - would have liked a little more seasoning or spice. The chicken was flavorful and spicy. The space is pretty small but they did a good job with maximizing the seating and creating a relaxing atmosphere. I wish the chairs were a little more comfortable though. Looking forward to going back and trying a few more things from the menu. Cheers to a very successful opening and to continued success. read more

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Food: flavorful and exotic Salad and okra: very fresh and delicious. Salad has fruit and beer which gave aesthetic looking nd colorful. Okra was crispy and tender inside. The seasonings were quite new to me but in a good way Mocktail and cocktail: Was okay... I wasn't huge fan of the baobab mocktail as it was too sweet for me. Trout and braised beef: Trout was crispy and juicy. Again I'm not sure what sauce they used but it matched well with the dish. Braised beef was tender and soft - it was a special menu and was a great choice Pistachio cardamom ice-cream: THE BEST. Cardamom was soo strong and tied well with pistachio. It was full of flavor and delicious. Would recommend the most read more

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****This is a new restaurant and everything is made from scratch. Please be patient, home cooking takes time. Day Service-They have a walk in Cafe. With table and bar space. They have a wide array of juices, coffee, tea. Along with a few pastries. The Guava pastilo is perfectly flaky and moist. The Chiya is incredible. Night Service-Has a full cocktail menu and dinner service. The duck is the best I ever had and the Yassa Chicken falls off the bone. All of the cocktails. Transportation- If your driving there is street parking. Or you can take the bus; the 15, 16, and 17 past near here. The restaurant has a patio, one bathroom, two booths, a bar, and tables. This is a MUST TRY if you are in Boston or near the area. I would recommend you driving in for the cocktails and the Chiya alone. read more

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This is a great addition to the neighborhood, however, they occasionally have some new business pains. Our first visit was very nice, we were able to sit outside. We ordered the Jackfruit sliders to start. I didn't love them, but that's just based on my flavor preferences. We also got the potato curry cake and roast duck. I loveddd the curry cake. The duck was good, but the portion was a bit on the small side. The second time we went with 2 more people and also dined outside. They were out of many alcoholic beverages and some food as well. Additionally, they must have been short staffed because our appetizer was completely forgotten and we had to check in on the status of our food after a while. We told them to skip the app as to not further delay dinner and someone randomly brought it out while we were eating. This time I ordered the yassah chicken -- it definitely has a surprising kick so just something to be mindful of. In terms of ambiance, I haven't been inside but it looks cute. There is some street parking, but not a ton. There is a lot behind CVS if you need it. read more

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Delicious comfort food (aptly named) and worth the hype surrounding! The cocktails to start are amazing - i'm not a big rum gal but the one in a million cocktail was fruity and delicious with a kick of ginger spice (oddly enough it's flavor profile is very similar to yakult drinks). For food we were greedy and tried 3 of their classic entrees - the jerk duck, yassa chicken and the za'atar brown butter trout. All were unique, delicious and hearty. We especially loved the freshness of the chimichurri and tomatoes with the crispy trout, I loved the cassava dumplings in the delicious caramelized onion sauce of the chicken, and the duck was cooked to perfection. For dessert we got the basque cheesecake which was delicious (forgot to take a picture). Overall a 10/10 experience! read more

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Packed with flavor! The food here was delicious and exciting and the service was lovely. It's a small restaurant but it was packed. You definitely need a reservation. I was pleasantly surprised by what I ended up liking! The jackfruit sliders were incredible! I didn't expect to enjoy them as much as I did. I thought I would love the duck, but the chicken ended up being more of a stand out. Food does lean a little on the salty side and the portions aren't huge. read more

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This place certainly lived up to the hype! I didn't know I needed global comfort food until I had what CK was cooking up. Everything we had was light, fresh and delicious. Ambiance wise, it's a small and intimate restaurant with two cozy outdoor spaces. Great for a date night! We sat outside which is right next to the sidewalk and it can get a little loud with the street traffic. Food: We ordered the Jackfruit Sliders, Okra, Beef Kafta and the Potato Curry Cake. All were fantastic and we definitely get them again! The sliders, Okra, and Kafta are small plates meant to be shared. The Potato Curry Cake was an entree that we shared so that we could try more appetizers. I would say this was a suitable amount of food for two people. So assume roughly 1 appetizer and one entree per person. For drinks we ordered Kesar Iced Tea, One in a Million, & So Free. Each of these cocktails were very tasty and refreshing. The servers/service were attentive, polite and efficient. My only negative was that there really isn't a waiting area. If you were there on a busy night I'm not sure where you would wait. You may have to wait on the sidewalk. If you're driving, the restaurant is in a busy area so street parking may be difficult to come by close to the restaurant. read more

We highly recommend Comfort Kitchen! We had a terrific experience! Friendly and helpful welcome! Attentive and professional service! Exciting and delicious food! Comfort Kitchen is wonderful! read more

I took my wife out for a 'date night' and couldn't have chosen a better restaurant. We were greeted by a hostess who gave us a quick rundown on the restaurant and what to expect. We were brought to a table with a great vantage point in the dining room and served graciously by Deseree. She was informative and polite. My wife had the Dream Street specialty cocktail made with Sorrel...very delicious. We started with the Aachar Grilled Beef which was cooked to perfection, we especially enjoyed the Green Tomato Aioli. The wife had the Jerk Roasted Duck as her entree and I chose the Tea Brined Pork Chop. Both dishes were tasty and I surprisingly loved the Crispy Blue Corn Cake that accompanied my pork chop. I think we will try their brunch on the patio the next time we visit which will be soon. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance. My only real complaint is that I wish they could seat more people. High-quality experience, want to bring other friends and family here. read more

Food are fresh, can tell from the ingredients, but not special ingredient, it's more about creation. But everything we ordered was very heavy on salt that covered up all the flavours. Except the duck was not so salty. From appetizers to main dish were very salty that I have to wash them down with drinks. I like the fish was fresh but very salty, the tomatos on the fish dish is not salty which I think it helps but not much, sauce on the bed of the fish dish was extremely salty. I was shy to tell the waitress that food are very salty, so i said was good. Cheesecake is very good well balaced on sweetness and texture. This is my first time here, the salty food might be just for this unlucky visit. We spend over $200+ for the food in the pictures plus 2 cocktails. Food portion is very small for apps, decent for main dish. This Kind of money I could go to some place with more satisfaction, such as row 34. read more

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We enjoyed our meal. We were there at lunch on a Sunday. It was more casual and almost looked like a cafeteria...but the food and folks working were great. The baobab express drink is in photo. It was delicious. The sandwich I ordered was The Red Line. It was served on a brioche roll with tabdoori chicken. It was yum Everyone else in my group ordered salad. I didn't hear as many compliments about them as my sandwich. Basque cheesecake was good.. with a caramel tasting sauce. I'll go back agsin. Maybe try dinner next time. read more

Comfort Kitchen - Baobab express Nin alcoholic cocktail. Expensive but yummy. - Comfort Food Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Food- A - I went during lunch hours I enjoyed the global citizens bowl along with black tea in a teapot. I was so satisfied that I also got a second meal to go. The saliva blended together perfectly in my meal so a friend could try. Overall the flavors blended together nicely in all meals. I enjoy couscous (large or small size) though I wish there was an alternative to choose a couscous alternative. My friend liked his meal but doesn't enjoy the small cous cous Service- A :after sharing it was my first time visiting. The woman at the counter was very helpful and talked about what happens. The bfast and lunch is self serve, by ordering at the counter and taking a seat with your number. You also bus your own tables. No big deal to me. My food was brought out promptly and I loved the way how my tea with a tea pot was presented. read more

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I had such a lovely lunch here with my coworker. It's a simply yet beautifully designed cozy restaurant with jammed packed flavorful food. We sat on the back patio for lunch and it was one of the best outdoor dining experiences i've had. It was shady with a covering but also but trees; even on a 90 degree day it was so pleasant to be outside. The music wasn't too loud and there isnt really any noise from the street so we didnt have to shout to hear each other. It is also perfectly landscape with beautiful flowers. The menu is limited but even if you're a picky eater (like me) you can find something you like. I ordered a sorrel iced tea and the innovator sandwich and my coworker order the CK BLT. Sorrel Iced Tea- 5/5 really good strong sorrel flavor not bitter and naturally sweet. Innovator- 4/5 awesome flavors with some spice, saltiness, creamy mayo and an acid slaw to balance everything out. My only qualm is that the bread got very soggy by the time I ate my half. The bread is even really good fresh quality. CK BLT- 4.8/5 I hate tomatoes and I devoured my half of this sandwich. I just wished there was more pork belly in it. I had such a pleasant experience here for lunch that I will be back for dinner very soon! read more

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This was not just eating at a restaurant this was a true dining experience. Eating at Comfort Kitchen has been on my food list for quite sometime as I do not live in Boston and when I knew I was going to be in town I immediately made reservations. Reservations fill up fast and now I see why. The idea behind the restaurant is what is so interesting and the added history of the restaurant location make it even more special. I started off with the Sour Sumac, which was delightful and very tasty. My appetizer was the Okra, this is not your average Okra. This was backed with flavor and was not slimy at all. I have never had Okra that was not slimy until yesterday. My main was the Jerk Duck, this is an absolute must! It was so tender, juicy and the jerk rub was spot on. As a foodie who travels the world eating at the best restaurants around the globe I see why Comfort Kitchen wins awards. I had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and can see the action on the kitchen. It was truly a beautiful dance to create amazing food. To actually see Chef Biplaw actually around the restaurant was a true joy. Thanks for a wonderful experience! read more

Waitstaff Naomi was great...friendly and efficient. Yucca fries were really good. Pork chop was way overdone---hard to cut and dry. Fish chowder, for $41.00, was less than generous in its portions... two shrimp, two clams, two mussels, etc., tasty and as spicy as advertised. Given all the excitement about this restaurant I'd say it was an overly expensive disappointment. read more

Recommendation: Worth a visit for diverse dish sampling(tiny portion). Price: $143.22 (including tip) for 10 dishes. Satisfies 4 males to about 60% fullness. Food (8/10): Excellent quality. The Jerk Roasted Duck is a standout -- a harmonious blend of rice, duck leg, and salad. It is a dish worth coming back for. However, the beef kafta disappoints: $14 for two uninspiring meatballs. Service (5/10): Mediocre, possibly due to a busy day. Ambiance (7/10): Pristine indoor dining and a lively outdoor setting. Note: A cemetery is nearby, so choose seating accordingly. read more

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Comfort Kitchen (CK) has been on my list for a while! My partner and I got The Orchard sandwich, CK BLT sandwich, Nepali milk tea (chiya), and blueberry scone - TASTE: 4/5 - The Orchard was definitely my favorite w its combo of hot honey mayo and pickled pear. The Nepali milk tea was also a lovely twist on the familiar milk tea taste TEXTURE: 5/5 - the toasted bread on the sandwiches were honestly great lol, added such nice texture to the sandwich fillings. The scone was crisp on the outside and moist on the inside PRICE: 4/5 - fair prices for lunch SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - was hungry for more! Wish the portions were bigger for sure, including more pork belly in the BLT SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 1pm on a Friday, ordered at the counter, and glad that there was a table still available inside. Our food came out less than 10min later ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - blew our minds that Comfort Kitchen was once Comfort Station. The interior, and outdoor spaces, were modern, beautifully designed, but still cozy, and the playlist was on fire. Really happy to support a BIPOC-owned small business and looking forward to coming back to sample the dinner menu! PARKING: 4/5 - got lucky w a free street spot, right in front of the building, on Columbia Rd read more

Comfort Kitchen - Outdoor patio seating - Comfort Food Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Yum!! We tried this new restaurant on a Friday night with a reservation made the night before. It was relatively easy to make a reservation as the restaurant has 2 side patios in addition to the indoor space. The patios are nicely decorated and enclosed. Now for the food...we got the okra starter, whole fish, and the chicken entree. For dessert we also got the cheesecake. The chicken was our favorite dish of the night, so unique and flavorful! The flavor of the fish was slightly underwhelming but the cook and presentation were beautiful. The cold cut up tomatoes and salsa under the fish was a stark contrast to the fish. Cheesecake was good as well! The service was pretty slow and we had to wait some time before each course. Overall, lovely new addition to the neighborhood! Would definitely like to come back to try the rest of the dishes. read more

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My husband and I came here for a date night last night and what a wonderful experience! We sat on the front patio and our server Nikki was fantastic and very knowledgeable of the menu. We went on her recommendations and they were delicious and not too much food. We both had mocktails which were creative and had a ton of flavor. Then for appetizers we had the okra and the Kafka. Being a southern girl, the okra was my favorite but the Kafka was delicious as well. For entrees we had the duck and the potato cakes to share. Both had so much flavor which is something I've honestly been struggling to find since moving here from Houston. For dessert we demolished the basque cheesecake which had an amazing light caramel sauce. We will definitely be back and can't wait to see what the fall menu offers! Also we will have to check them out for lunch or breakfast. What a wonderful neighborhood gem! read more

Comfort Kitchen - Margarita mocktail - Comfort Food Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

We got the comfy seat which includes a spot to take selfies. The okra with yogurt is a perfect blend. Nice bite size sliders. Suya beef paired well with carmelized onions. Rice and peas is a showstopper. Full bodied and absolutely delicious. The monkfish with curry with the rice as good as it gets. Enjoyed the yuca fries. The couscous, to the restaurant's name, very comforting and balanced. We loved the duck, short rib (large portion), and the potatoes and vegetables and flavors. They wished our family member a happy birthday and added a candle for the dessert (red velvet with a drizzle of cream and tart at the bottom). Lastly, the cocktails are amazing. Black Caesar is decadent. The alcohol free drinks got the same attention to detail. The service was impeccable and the extra care and touch in making the birthday special put it over the top. A true fine dining experience. read more

Comfort Kitchen is a really unique spot in Upham's Corner. It's located in a former comfort station for the streetcar system and the interior has been redone really well. I loved the plants in the windowsills and the bathroom is very cool too. We ordered the jackfruit sliders to start, which tasted very meaty and delicious. And for our mains we got the brown butter trout and the potato curry cakes, which were both amazing. I was worried the potato curry cakes wouldn't be enough food but the cakes were very filling and the curry flavor along with the tomato jam and lemon yogurt made for a really satisfying dish. The trout was also fantastic and even though I'm not typically a huge fan of eggplant, the smoked eggplant purée was excellent. For dessert, we got the pistachio and cardamom ice cream. When I saw that on the menu, I was like "oh that's gonna slap." And, dear reader, I can confirm that it did indeed slap. Perfect ending to a wonderful meal! read more

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Fun, unique foodie experience. Reservations a must as space is very small. We could not find weekend reservations online so I called and requested bar seats and we were able to get in. Bar seats are kitchen seats. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and taken to the tight-quartered bar seats where we were able to view kitchen and bar staff in action. We ordered okra and beef kafta to start followed by jerk roasted duck and za'atar brown butter trout, all very tasty, and finished with pistachio cardamom icecream. read more

We had a lovely dinner here after booking our reservation a month out. It was worth the wait! I appreciate that there were several vegetarian options in the menu. We also loved the ethos of the restaurant and that the owners/management are POC and women. I first had the opportunity to try Comfort Kitchen's food when they did a pop up in JP during the pandemic. It was very exciting to get to try their brick & mortar spot. We started with a seasonal salad, which was really tasty. The combination of the soft beets, creamy cheese, crunchy toasted almonds and little gem lettuce, blood oranges, and tangy dressing was refreshing and made me hungry for what was to come! We next enjoyed the jackfruit sliders, which were tasty and tangy with the addition of pickled onions. As a lifelong vegetarian, I've never previously had pulled pork, but my husband confirmed the jerk spice mixture was spot on and the texture and flavor surprisingly meaty. We got the two vegetarian entrees (eggplant and cous cous and potato cakes). The eggplant felt Middle Eastern inspired and the potato cakes India inspired. The portions were tasty and generous! I liked that the potato cakes were accompanied by two sauces and coated in a light crisp panko coating. The eggplant was crisp on the outside and melt in your mouth on the inside. As my husband said "I don't usually like eggplant, but this is really good!" We finished with the basque cheesecake with the orange caramel. This was a lovely ending to a great meal! The ambiance inside was really nice and our servers extremely pleasant. We are excited to return! read more

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Absolutely amazing experience at Comfort Kitchen. We sat at the bar, and the staff/owners/waiters/bartenders were incredibly attentive and went out of their way for great service and explaining all the dishes and drinks. The food was out of this world, one of the best dining experiences in Boston. The okra was unbelievable. Will definitely be going back! read more

I had dinner here a few months ago and it was fabulous! It's a tiny space and reservations book up quickly so I had to make a dinner reservation for 4:30pm. I felt somewhat silly coming in for dinner that early but the place quickly filled up! The service was great, the menu was very unique and everything (food and drinks) tasted amazing. The interior is very cute but quite small so they do enforce time limits on your dining experience. I returned yesterday to try the daytime cafe menu. From the website description, I expected to order at the counter and grab a table or get it to go. But everything felt confusing and chaotic. All the tables were full and people were waiting for seats at the entrance. I watched people getting up from their tables to come and order at the counter and then sit back down. Servers were bringing their food out to them. It was just so cramped and unorganized that I gave up after about ten minutes and left without ordering anything. It seems as though the whole system would work much better if they just had regular table service like they do for dinner. I was disappointed because I was really looking forward to the food. read more

Staff. Friendly and helpful ideas Unique flavors included on their menu. Not! A place with chain restaurants favorites-- a mix of AFRICAN and Caribbean ingredients and spices Quiet on early evening gradually busier We would recommend to diners who enjoy new dishes-- Drinks crafted and delicious read more