Walked in on a Saturday in search of something healthy - with a bit of warmth. Yep! Devoured a side portion of eggplant and chickpeas almost before I could take a photo for review. Well seasoned and hearty. Only suggestion is the temperature needs to be increased. JP special quick-bite spot for errand day. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Eggplant and chickpeas! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered lunch from here via a catering service on a week day. Because of this I can't speak to the ambiance of the restaurant or the staff but I can speak on the food! I ordered a chicken adobo bowl which was packed in a compact bowl. While the bowl appeared small it was packed with a large portions. For such simple ingredients the food was packed with flavor. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Chicken Adobo bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My partner and I got the chicken adobo bowl (large), spicy chicken karahi bowl (regular), and side of eggplant zaalouk - TASTE: 5/5 - should've guessed from the Flavor Boom name, but definitely more flavor than I expected! I'm Filipino and the chicken adobo tasted authentic, and the rice soaked up its sauce nicely too. The chicken karahi was actually spicy, and the eggplant was wonderful w its tomato-y sauce TEXTURE: 4/5 - tender meat, crisp green beans, and enjoyed the chickpeas in the eggplant too PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $37, very reasonable SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - wish there was more protein and less rice. The size of the eggplant side was satisfying though SERVICE: 4/5 - twas quiet inside when we walked in at 5pm on a Saturday. Ordered at the self-service screen and the single employee there plated our food ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - fast casual space w all barstool seating PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot right on Centre St read more

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Not bad very afforadable for first time customers as you get 25% off. The food could use a little salt but otherwise not horrible. (Also If you LOVE meat they do not hold back on those portions) read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have ordered from Flavor Boom many times and have been decently pleased with the food. However, I there has been a noticeable drop in the service. The last few times I have walked in to pick up an order, the worker has been chatting with friends and hasnt even begun to get my food together. Not only that, they seem completely annoyed in having to do so. Also, Flavor Boom advertises a lettuce base. Never have they ever had lettuce when asking for this. They should just take the option off the menu. read more

Great asian choices, clean, open for dinner, friendly staff, reasonable prices for the area

A hidden gem for real. Didn't know what to expect walking in, but wow am I glad I stopped in. Food was SOOOOO good and so fresh; also very comforting too. Portion sizes are also generous, I had enough to take to work for lunch the next day. read more

Food is very good and a reasonable price. Very clean place, good lighting. The food came out quick. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I went here to try the beef rendang and they didn't disappoint me very flavorful and loaded with chunks of beef A+ read more

Great spot! The food was fresh and flavorful, and the staff were super friendly. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The bowls just packed with flavor! I got both the black pepper pork bowl and their special supernova shrimp curry bowl and loved both to death! The shrimp curry isn't too spicy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly as well as the Nicely seasoned rice! And they did the black pepper pork so well done and both bowls had very delicious veggies. Would 100% recommend the people of Boston that hasn't tried it yet to try it! read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - The Supernova Shrimp Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Overall: 4.5/5 We visited on a Saturday 5pm and were quickly greeted by lovely staff. I came as part of the Yelp Elite deal. Service: 5/5 Food: - Beef Rendang (4/5): as an Indonesian, I have high standards for this classic dish. Flavor Boom did an excellent job melding the savory flavors, complemented by the soft sweet potato bites. I only wish the dish had a bit more five spice seasoning and pepper. the yellow chili sauce was a great addition. - Tiramisu (4/5): delicious, medium is perfectly sized; wished for a bit more depth of flavor, but this is from a self-proclaimed tiramisu snob read more

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Absolutely amazing restaurant! I first came here for a Yelp event, but I loved it so much that 3 days later, I came back! This is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in slow cooked dishes from Europe and Asia. I've tried lots of things here, and my favorite is the Beef Rendang. It's an incredibly complex, flavorful slow cooked beef stew from Indonesia, and I'd recommend this one if it's your first time here. I got the Burgundy braised beef this time, a savory and tender beef and carrot stew. The carrots and tomatoes in the dish give the beef a hint of sweetness, and I couldn't stop eating it. There's a lot of options on the menu, from spicy dishes to completely mild ones, there's beef, pork, seafood, vegetarian... definitely check this place out- there will be something for everyone! read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Burgundy Braised Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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1st time dining at Flavor Boom Cambridge Kendall location. Top notch service very clean facility. Ordered the boomin beef rendang small bowl. Plenty of food reasonable priced. Beef very tender and full of flavor , base of white rice green beans and potatoes makes every bite begging for more this place is a must try if you haven't already tons of options and great prices. read more

The place was very clean. Service was very nice. Food was warm and comforting, perfect for when it's getting cold.

Great, flavorful food! The space is open and wasn't super full when we went. I enjoyed the braised beef bowl

I usually get the burgundy braised beef but this time I got the tamarind chicken which left A LOT to be desired. It was very dry with no sauce like the picture appeared to have. There was overall no real flavor as well. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

For a spot that calls itself Flavor Boom, I was disappointed by the lack of flavor! I ordered the supernova shrimp curry with green beans over rice. Unfortunately, the curry was very thin and not very flavorful and the shrimp wasn't well cleaned (although they were plentiful and tender). And there wasn't quite enough curry sauce for all the rice that was given. I also ordered the eggplant and chickpeas over rice with green beans and the hot chiles. This one had more flavor but nothing exceptional. I was actually surprised that the hot chiles came in such a small portion--each add-on is $1.5-$2, which pushes up the price quite a bit. I also find it odd that no vegetables are automatically included with the meals (unless you get the vegan one), which, to my mind, doesn't make it a full meal. I know it's fast casual but many fast casual places give a more balanced meal with protein and vegetables and carbs. The regular portion size wasn't all that much, with the majority of the meal being the rice (unfortunately not cooked too well--the grains were all mushy and stuck together). Anyway, I've definitely had better. read more

nice little spot in jamaica plain. you would need to find street parking. when you walk in it is nice and cozy. you order on the tablet and the order come out quickly. i believe i got the boomin' beef and it taste similar to a vietnamese dish called "bo kho" the beef is bit salty for me and perhaps too much flavor boom. the veggies are a nice balance. i wish they had more cool drink options to offset the overpowering taste. i recalled they just had basic soda instead of specialty drinks overall worth stopping by if you are in the area. staffs were nice but i would not go out of the way for this place depending on where you are coming from read more

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I ordered the vegetable stew and it was phenomenal. I could not believe the mix of flavors I was experiencing, but do yourself a flavour (sorry I had to do it) and get this dish. Parking can be found on the street (may need to walk a little) or there is a lot in the back. You'll order through an iPad and it does not take long at all to receive your order. You can also order ahead and pick your order up. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Vegetable stew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here for a Yelp event and enjoyed it more than I thought. It is a fast casual joint, where things are cooking in the slow cooker so everything was ready to go when I ordered (a major bonus for me!) There were a few tables and some bar stools to sit at and bring your food over to. The location is prime (right off center street) and there is the big parking lot right behind it. I was a little skeptical since it was Asian fusion (is it too many things to be good?) but the options were straight forward and simple. They had vegetarian and vegan options, always a plus! Finally the prices were very reasonable -10-12 for most dishes so a great option for quick easy meals. read more

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A small shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. It was easy for me to find a parking spot on a Thursday night. I was the only one in the restaurant & waited for an employee to return to the counter. I didn't know what to order & he helped me decide what to order. I decided to order the burgundy braised beef. It was so much food, I had leftovers for the next day. The beef was delicious and was equally distributed with the rice read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Burgundy Braised Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here for a Yelp event but I've actually been to the Watertown location back when it opened as well. Overall I was much more impressed with Flavor Boom during this visit, which I think has to do with the dishes I ordered. First off, the beef rendang is incredible!! It's everything I could ask for in a dish and more. Piping hot, savory, tender beef with complex flavors, saucing up the rice. SO good. The garlic pulpo was much more mild in flavor than the beef, with more traditional seasoning. Some of the pieces were a bit tough, but the bigger pieces were quite tender. Given the powerful flavors elsewhere on the menu, I probably wouldn't get this again. I tried the shrimp curry at the Watertown location and recall that it was quite spicy and the shrimp were a bit tough. I saw some reviews from the JP location saying similar things about the shrimp consistency as well, so I probably will not order this in the future from either location (despite being a shrimp fanatic). We sampled all of the other meat dishes and here's our final ranking. 1. Beef rendang 2. Black pepper pork - punch of savory and kick from pepper, very good 3. Red glazed pork - very tender and savory (though it wasn't red) 4. Spicy chicken/beef stew - both tomatoey, chicken has quite the kick 5. Tamarind chicken, garlic pulpo, shrimp curry From what we tried of the chicken, it seemed a bit over-cooked (to the point of falling apart a bit too much). I've had this experience when pressure cooking chicken -- it doesn't achieve that tenderness that beef and pork do in the same cooking situation. Overall these dishes really live up to the name of Flavor Boom! JP is a bit far for me so I would probably go to the Watertown location in the future. The beef rendang is really something else, and worth the visit alone. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Garlic pulpo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This was my first time trying this place. I did not go in person but rather had it delivered to me at work. I didn't know what to get but I made my decision based on existing Yelp pictures. I selected the red glazed pork bowl. When I read the description, I was turned off by the seasoned soy sauce (I'm normally not a fan of soy sauce) so I was very close to requesting for them not to add it but decided to leave it as is. The first observation I made was that the food was a bit greasy so definitely not something to eat if you're on a diet. But, the green beans were good; maybe just a minute or two over cooked. The rice was flavorful and plentiful for the portion of meat. The meat had so much flavor. It was tender, it literally pulled apart with very little effort. It was savory but also a minor sweet kick in the first few chews. I would try other meals on their menu. The price for this meal is reasonable. The portion looks small at first but it's actually quite filling and is packed with a lot of meat. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Red-Glaze Pork bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was very surprised of how juicy and soft the meats were! The braised beef was definitely my favorite- it literally melts in your mouth. The flavors reminds me of my families home cooked meals! read more

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The food is fine, fast and quite tasty, BUT.... BE ADVISED!!! The so-called tips do not go to the employees at all. The owners take it ...all... Very shabby. Seems to be an increasing problem. Totally disrespectful to both the workers and the customers. In short.... it is a lie to call it a tip at all. read more

Fantastic rendang bowl. Great atmosphere. I mean, Daft Punk, spice girls and Paul Simon in a row? This is home! Kid-friendly service with a smile. read more

I ordered a regular size of Beef Rendang. The order, which came almost instantly, had a good portion of soft, tasty beef. However, it didn't taste Indonesian at all. I didn't perceive any coconut or Indonesian spices. The dish tasted like what I make at home, an American style beef stew. The counter person was pleasant. read more

Had the beef rendang, and it was good! Liked that I could add more veggies. Nice environment with plenty of seating.

Good food and tender meat! Bread roll was a bit dry, tangy tamarind chicken was good, but needed some more tamarind for my liking. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Tamarind chicken and Boomin' Beef Rendang - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The boomin beef was delicious!! I was preggo at the time so i thoroughly enjoyed those leftovers for days. The meat was so flavorful and tender. Aptly named. Very friendly service and clean environment. read more

Quite literally Flavor Boom! We ordered the beef rendang and black pepper pork. I love that the dishes come with green beans. The food tastes hearty yet healthy. The black pepper pork is the perfect combination of spicy and salty. The beef rendang has complex flavor- not spicy and creamy due to coconut. Highly recommend! read more

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Great place for quick healthy-ish dinner options! We had the tamarind chicken and red glaze pork and both were delicious! The rolls were good as well. We got the standard regular size and we had enough for leftovers. Recommend! There is also indoor seating if you want to eat in restaurant. read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Tangy Tamarind Chicken and Red-Glaze Pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great service and good ambiance. Food came out fairly quickly. Flavor was okay, the tangy tamarind didn't really taste close to it at all.

Geed boof! Very authentic! Well stood! Nice decor and environment! - very hungry bare

SALT OVERLOAD!! Has been a nice quick option but got it the other day and boy was it salt overload. Almost inedible. Also didn't send utensils with the delivery. What the heck is up with big corporations skimping you on simple utensils. Was gonna 2 star it but going with 1 for no utensils. What a extra headache read more

The chicken bowls we ordered were nicely spiced and the chicken was very tender. We were busy moving into a new apartment and this meal really hit the spot! read more

Had the garlic paprika pulpo bowl and was super delicious! Whole garlics were roasted well and so much sauce on the rice. Location was also nice and easy to get to. read more

I love this place. Fast, yet super fresh tasting, delish. The meats are super tender and flavorful. I've had the chicken and both the porks. All super awesome. Check this place out JP! read more

The owner was very welcoming and knew that our kids might be picky so he offered them a free tasting. My pickier kid loved the red glazed pork since it was sweeter-she even ate the green beans!!!! My more adventurous child loved the boomin beef rendang since it had more of a ginger taste. If they eat and we love it (which we did) it's a win-win for all. Definitely coming back here! read more

Flavor Boom - Boston - Red glaze pork, green beans and rice. Beautiful decor! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts