I liked to gate keep this place since it is so good! The sushi is always beyond fresh which is what…read moremakes me come back! It is very small in there but they make it work with the space they have. The sushi came out super fast and was extremely fresh. If you are looking for a local spot with really quality sushi, I would definitely stop by to dine in or take out!

Yum!!! Such a gem and I wish we found it sooner! The sushi…read morewas soo fresh and yummy. The value was really great for what you got. I usually leave a sushi dinner feeling hungry for more but I was full & happy. What a treat :) We were seated at the bar and would have preferred to sit at a table but maybe we just should speak up next time. Either way, it was so good and I'm thankful for a very nice dinner.

Flavor Boom is one of those places I appreciate having nearby when I didn't bring lunch and need…read moresomething fast, filling, and actually tasty. The people there have always been nice, and the food has a home-cooked quality to it. It's not fancy, not really a sit-down place, but comforting in a weekday lunch kind of way. There might be a tiny table for two, but I would think of this as a takeout spot. I've tried a handful of dishes here. The black pepper pork is probably my favorite and, in my opinion, the strongest thing on the menu. The chicken adobo is solid, the tangy tamarind chicken is good, and the chicken karahi was tasty, though the chicken itself was a little dry. I also tried the beef rendang, which was not really beef rendang to me. Maybe beef-rendang-inspired? It read more like a beef stew with potatoes. Still tasty, but I would not go in expecting traditional rendang. A couple caveats: friends have mentioned that the rice can be a little dry or uneven at dinner time, and I do think some dishes can get salty toward the end of the day. Maybe the sauce has been sitting and reducing? Unclear. I usually go for lunch, and that seems like the move. Price-wise, it does add up if you're getting lunch here every day. My recent order (large size) came out to about $17 after tax and tip. If I get the large, I can usually stretch it into two meals, so that feels more reasonable, but these are "pleasantly full" meals, not "I have defeated myself" meals. My practical advice: if you're nearby, rushing for lunch, and forgot to bring your own food, this is a very useful spot. If you're not ravenously hungry, get the large and split it into two meals. Also, I wouldn't necessarily add string beans because it seems like they already include a small amount. I probably wouldn't eat here every day because I think I'd get bored, but I'm glad it exists. While Flavor Boom is not my every-day lunch, it is indeed my "I forgot food and need something warm, filling, and tasty before my next meeting" lunch.

Had their large burgundy braised beef bowl. Came with…read moretender spiced beef on a bowl Of white rice and green beans. It was delicious. Great size and tasty..

The chicken lomein was very good. Fresh noodles with shredded chicken…read more Service was quick. Was served my meal with a smile snd the restaurant is very clean and updated

One of my favorite little lunch spots in the area. Simple, straightforward, no BS kinda casual spot…read morewith decently priced lunch specials and an acceptable culinary repertoire to back it all up. In fact, ever since the other Chinese spot changed ownership, I entirely switched to eating here whenever I want a quick sit down Chinese meal. The food is good. It comes out pretty fast. It's done pretty well. And the best part, it just doesn't remotely hurt the wallet. Even being a regular, I'm still amused at how the service is so stereotypical Chinese in the way that I'm just another soul coming in to be fed and not remembered or acknowledged. Mind you, I'm here a LOT and am usually the only one sitting there eating while delivery people repeatedly come and go. Anyways, two reasons why I'm unable to give them 5 stars. First, the tap water they serve...tastes like @#$%. I don't know what it is but I've actually started bringing my own water bottle (or just ordered a soda). Two, the steamed rice is inconsistent. Half the time, it's perfect. The other half...is wet and mushy (I want to say a reheat but isn't that just such a faux pax in Chinese cuisine?). Nonetheless, this is one of the few four and less starred places on my list that I will still continue to frequent and recommend to anyone in the area wanting a quick and decent meal for cheap!

Ordered the maki combo for takeout and it was fairly average - nothing outstanding but nothing…read moreterrible either. For $17.95, getting 3 rolls of sushi isn't a bad deal, so I'm giving this a 4/5. The combo comes with a spicy tuna roll, a california roll, and a salmon avocado roll. Spicy Tuna Roll: This was pretty disappointing. I really love spicy tuna rolls that have the minced tuna, spicy mayo, and tempura flakes all mixed together, but this was not that. This roll was a tuna cucumber roll with spicy mayo drizzled on top. With that, the spicy mayo was really overpowering and I couldn't taste the tuna at all. I'd prefer the normal tempura and mayo taste or just a tuna and cucumber, but doing it this way wasn't my favorite. California Roll: This was not bad - the imitation crab was big and plump and there was fish roe inside of the roll instead of on the outside which made it have a better texture in my opinion. The avocado was fresh and these bites were pretty enjoyable. Salmon Avocado Roll - This was the best roll of the 3 - the salmon tasted good and the avocado was fresh again. In all 3 rolls, the rice was a little dense, but at least it was a very filling 3 rolls for a good price point. 4/5!

The service here is always so good, they are quick to seat you, greet with a smile, and take your…read moreorder! Genuinely nice servers that want to take care of you :) There is a decent amount of seating inside (although a very small parking lot - 4-5 spots) and is well lit + has tvs that show videos of the food being made which was a nice touch! The food is great, we got a bowl of pho, a pork rice plate, and an app which was filling and tasty! But the prices are a bit costly... If you can afford it, definitely a spot worth checking out!!

Too Hot is the sister restaurant of Noah's Kitchen in Brookline, which is one of our favorites!…read moreWe've been eyeing this place to try for a while but they were closed for more than half the year due to a water pipe issue and renovations, so we're happy that they finally were able to open back up in September. They're located in Harvard Sq., right by the Gyu-kaku. We did walk-in around 6pm, which was perfect because we got a table for 2 immediately without reservations. Definitely recommend making a reservation though because on our way out, there was a whole line waiting for tables that went almost out of the door haha. We took a while to figure out what we wanted to try but ended up ordering the following dishes: - dry tossed handmade wontons (8) - signature "strange-flavor" bang bang chicken (basically cold chili oil chicken) - Yunnan-style spicy chicken - Kung pao lava tofu - must-try twice cooked pork belly with crispy rice - 2 rice - 2 Diet Coke Bang bang chicken was not what we thought it would be. It was pretty much cold chili oil chicken dish. It was okay. I'm pretty sure they also have this at Noah's. Kung pao tofu is one of our favorites to order whenever we eat at Noah's Kitchen & this was exactly the same dish. Highly recommend if you like tofu!! It's really delicious. Dry tossed wontons were just okay. Seems like the filling is all minced and like eating a meatball. Not the same as Cantonese wontons. Not spicy. I wished the Yunnan style spicy chicken was spicier. It was very mild to me. I ended up crushing all the peppers in the dish with the spoon to try to make it taste spicier but didn't really help. I did like the chicken though! It was cooked perfectly & not dry at all. I was just expecting it to be spicy & it wasn't for me. The twice cooked pork belly with crispy rice was nice. I liked the thinly sliced potatoes... really addictive to eat. Great flavor. I just wished that the pork belly wasn't so fatty and they gave some leaner pieces. Overall, our dining experience at Too Hot was very similar to Noah's Kitchen. I felt like it was the same type of food & they had many similar dishes on their menu, just named slightly different. I recognized many of the staff members! Food is solid & really great if you're looking for Chinese food in the area. I'm still struggling to find Chinese food in Boston that is actually spicy but that could just be my spice tolerance! They do flavors well though at both Too Hot & Noah's Kitchen, so will for sure be back. Parking: can be a pain but there's 2 hr meter parking (pay until 8pm) on Mount Auburn St.

We came here for a gathering with friends on a Friday night, and the place was absolutely packed…read more Luckily, we had a reservation, although our group still had to split between tables. It was our first time here, and the first thing that stood out was the price. We thought Seattle was expensive, but this was on another level. The food came out hot and at a reasonable pace, but unfortunately, the taste just wasn't there for us. The fried pork was especially disappointing because it was very chewy. The one highlight was the fried mushrooms, which we really enjoyed. Overall, for the price and the food quality, it just didn't feel worth it. Probably won't be back.

Got out for lunch at Fuji in Newton, MA. Pictured here is the lunch bento box for $23. Absolutely…read morescrumptious meal with large pieces of wild caught salmon. The salmon was cooked to perfection ... temperature (moist) and flavors (delicious). The dining room was bright and clean as was the restroom. Our waiter Steven was great and checked on us often. We got in just before the lunch crowd.

Delicious food, well seasoned, good service - friendly and prompt. Nice outdoor seating too, with…read morelights and umbrellas. They're also very knowledgeable and accommodating with allergies. Only reason this got a 4 instead of 5: First, prices are very high. Second, the chicken dish was too spicy and parts of it (mostly edges) were barely warm.

Went to this restaurant as in walking distance in Brookline. This is an apparently elevated Indian…read morefood restaurant. The food was interesting, the saag was blended to smoother creamy sauce with a hint of mushroom or truffle which was unexpected. The food was generally too spicy hot for mild. We are glad we didn't order spicier. naan was delicious. Salad was huge - enough for four to six people. Food tasted good. Good presentation. Staff could work on clearing plates earlier or using smaller plates. The table was absolutely cluttered unnecessarily. A few things stood out as questionable. Our waiter seemed a little spacy. Order didn't go in on time and then also forgot details. So maybe our food was spicier bc he forgot that we ordered mild. Also, I noticed water dripping from the kitchen ceiling and this kind of took away my appetite. Staff very apologetic for delays in our food order.

Food was good, fresh, spice level and aroma also right. Not…read morebusy at all, service was also good.

There aren't many places to get crispy rice around this area, but this is the place to go for it!…read morePrices are a bit steep compared to some sushi nearby, however the quality and menu options make it worth it in my opinion. This will remain my go-to takeout sushi spot!

It had a contemporary look with the sushi bar as I walked through the door. They gave a menu and…read moretook my order after I had a chance to look at the menu. I had the salmon poke bowl which was a combination of salmon, demon, seaweed and mango, all over a bed of rice. It was delicious! I can't wait to come back. !

This has become one of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. The food is always very good,…read more drinks are great, and outdoor seating is a great experience in the summer. I'd recommend the Nashville buns, burger, any of the fries, specifically. Also, the sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream is one of the best tasting desserts I've ever had.

10/10 meal!! Upon arrival Brighton Bodega is space, modern and pretty casual. You don't need to…read moredress up here. Lovely patio decor! I learned they have happy hour every day from 4:30-6pm! This was a nice surprise when I arrived for an early dinner. I started with the rainbow crab salad which was super fresh and flavorful, a nice zesty kick made it addicting!! TWIN HOT LOBSTER ROLLS, ugh! Best thing on the menu!! The yuzu butter was the perfect addition to the roll. The lobster was tender, juicy and the toast was So soft & flaky! I also enjoyed the scallops! This spot is such a hidden gem about 15 minutes from downtown Boston.

I was not expecting too much because friends were not giving glowing reviews of this place. But we…read moreneeded somewhere to eat and wanted to eat Korean so we stopped by. It turned out the food was quite good! We ordered: - Bulgogi - Spicy Squid - Crispy Chicken - Soft Tofu Stew with seafood - Stir-fried Kimchi Tofu with pork The Soft Tofu Stew with seafood was especially good. Also, it was good to find a Korean place that served Stir-fried Kimchi Tofu with rice cakes. We ended up recommending Woori to some friends who weren't so high on it and they ended up going and enjoying it also!

This small but quaint restaurant is packed with great meal options and whatever you choose is hot…read moreand cooked to order! Ours was amazing and hot and oh! So Tasty! Take a look at my photos and you can see that it was so visually appealing and once you ate a bite your mouth will thank you! YUMMY IS ALL I CAN SAY! We all had a great lunch and service! Check it out and you will be back for more!!!!