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.

Has been my go to takeout spot for years, and a great value. They really fill up each roll. I asked…read morefor tobiko added on and they actually put it inside the roll which was a nice touch. Small place but we called ahead for party of 5 and they were able to get us in for 6:30 on a Saturday. Love that you can see the chefs!

I'm honestly glad that I waited to post my original review with a lower rating and thought through…read morethe experience a little bit more. As always, I find it a bit harder to review fusion spots. Not just any fusion either, but one that is all over the world map. It's easy to just nitpick one dish and use it to judge everything else; but what about that is remotely fair? For example, their Beef Rendang (a dish that I'm very familiar with - including the different regional renditions) is more like a hint towards what "real" Beef Rendang is. I don't even need to speak on behalf of the Filipinos regarding their adobo (which I also grew up on) who are infamous to show up on public forums to criticize and say "that's not how my grandmother makes it" (lol). What did come to mind is the old quote that many often find negative but actually was meant to be a positive phrase (if the last part isn't so often omitted). "Jack of all trades, master of none, though often times better than a master of one". That definitely applies here with their style of food. There's a lot going on and a good portal to the true potential of each dish. Definitely give them a try! Portions are good and the food is definitely tasty!

I was actually introduced to Flavor Boom through the Yelp Elite event at the Jamaica Plain location…read morea while back. Since I was biking around Watertown and was already familiar with the place, I decided to stop by for dinner. I actually ordered in advance and picked up when I arrived, so I didn't have too much interaction with the staff. The restaurant was fairly small, but there was seating available. I ordered the Spicy Pork Jjigae (Seasonal Special), which I don't think I'd order again. It was pretty tasty, but a bit too oily, and didn't include vegetables. Next time, I'd go with something that feels a bit healthier.

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!

Sichaun Cuisine Watertown Ma Small place. The shredded…read moregarlic pork dish had a good kick and flavors. Ordered chicken wings and decent crisp crunch Large portion of 6 flats, 6 drums . Service was just ok. I needed water glass refilled but no one around? Same block as Home Taste ( some of best hand made noodles around). They have lunch specials which says hand written ad Mon-Fri only . On web site ... didn't say just Monday-Friday and hand written on menu in restaurant? Oh well regular price a lot higher than lunch special price . Add on 2.00 for white rice as no rice with the dish? The shredded dish was good flavors and would order again. I don't see returning... prices high I'll go next door to Home Taste again

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!!

Two weekend visits to this relatively new subterranean Sichuan eatery in Harvard Square (Eliot…read moreStreet) with a very inviting interior and some VERY spicy dishes. -- Vegetarian Cold Noodle: Firm, peanut buttery, satisfying. Not spicy. Not too saucy, so you can "feel" the noodle, but I would have liked more vegetables. -- Yibin Fiery Noodles: Warm and similarly al dente, these were manageably spicy. Meat crumble, seeds or nuts, scallions, and heat. -- Red and Green Pepper Chicken: Batterless but crisp, tender, and not boneless. Relentlessly spicy from several heat sources and kaleidoscopically delicious. The closest comparison is dry hot chicken that also goes by a few other names, but this was better. Elite, and the best thing I ate in all of 2025, but sadly no longer on the menu. -- Stone Pot Tofu: Billed as Ma Po Tofu sizzling in a stone pot, but no sizzle and no stone pot. Identified as very spicy but minimally spicy and more numbing (more "ma" than "la"). I enjoyed the overall flavor (heavily seasoned) and the saltiness of the fermented black beans. Despite some of the menu discrepancies, this was a really good version for my tastes. Near-elite. -- Green Beans With Eggplant: Strong flavor, not too hot spicewise, but volcanically hot temperaturewise. Decent. -- Chicken and Clams: Black bean flavor, whole peppercorns, spicy but loaded with flavor beyond the spice. A deceptively huge and quite delicious. Elite. -- Beef Spring Rolls: Not my choice. Crisp, beefy, and chili sauce on the side added contrast. Solid, but boring, more typical of an Americanized offering, and a waste of an opportunity given Too Hot's killer menu. -- Pork Belly with Fermented Beans: Superb rendition, not drastically different from twice cooked pork, but much more flavor and giant pieces. Near-elite to Elite. -- Shrimp in Dry Hot Pot: Tons of dry rub spiciness, giant shrimp, chopped vegetables, and crinkle cut potatoes. Near-elite. -- Brussels Sprouts w/Shallots: More subtle flavors here but hardly bland. Fried shallots had sort of an onion ringy presence in miniature. Cooked just right. Outstanding overall experience, with the best dish on the first visit and almost all winners on the second. Kudos to the friendly and helpful service, including a server suggestion to switch an item after noticing we ordered two very similar items. Eager to return often and try even more of the menu.

Pretty solid szechuan spot in Harvard Square! I made a reservation to ensure no wait time and at…read morethe time, I had to make it quite early so it seems like a popular spot. Interior felt very modern and sleek - it was a bit small as well so it was a little cramped between tables and walking areas. The menu had a good selection of szechuan fare and we ended up sharing some of their popular dishes. I enjoyed the large fish one which was a good size for a family. Everything tasted authentic, my only qualm was paying for rice - you can't not have rice and it seems ridiculous to pay $3 for one bowl. Overall, a solid restaurant and option for Chinese food in Harvard Square.

One of the better sushi lunches I have had in a long, long time. Quality product and done in a way…read morethat respects the customer and the fish...! Seared lunch special was exceptional. Example: The roll uses cut fish not mush! So much more pleasant and enjoyable to eat. The flavors also combined for a well balanced experience. Can't wait to go back for dinner next time I am in the area.

A great Fuji location on Walnut Street with a few other restaurants around the block. I came here…read morefor lunch on the weekend and was able to get their Seared Special Lunch that's comes with some nirigi, secret to success roll, and miso soup & salad. We also got calamari as an appetizer, which was crunchy, but lacked a bit in flavor. The secret to success roll includes spicy tuna and mango topped with seared salmon, jalapeno, and unagi sauce. Everything tasted fresh and it was a filling lunch. The service at Fuji was great as they refilled our waters and checked in with our group. It's a great place to dine in or takeout for quality sushi.

I got take out from this silk for the first time. The hostess was very friendly and was quick to…read morehelp grab my food. The chicken Tikka was delicious, and you seemed to get two servings for one order which was nice for the price. I will be going back!

I had really been looking forward to trying this place and was finally able to on Valentines Day…read more The decoration was adorable and I'm pretty sure they were booked out for the evening. There was a great singer, pianist, and sax player to really set the mood. They were super fun, especially when a couple got engaged! To start, I got their ginger martini and while my friend went with a Do-er neat (not a whiskey drinker myself, lol). He tried to order 2 of their beers but they were out of both. My drink came after 15 mins and then we had to remind the waiter about his whiskey. That took another 10. We started with the chicken bao buns and the samosas. Both spectacular! My only complaint is the little size for the samosa size. For our mains we got the short rib and the white butter chicken. The butter chicken could've used a bit more chicken for the price and was frankly a bit tough. The sauce was great. The short rib was flavorful and packed the perfect punch. Dipping the garlic naan in both sauces was my fav part!! Overall an ok experience. I want to give the restaurant grace because it was very packed but service was poor. I think we had 4 different staff members help us total which probably led to lots of miscommunication.

Their portions are bigger than most Japanese restaurants, we always get seating, and the service is…read morewonderful. We love this place!

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. !

My experience at Brighton Bodega delighted, impressed, and inspired…read more The restaurant (yes, restaurant, it's not actually a bodega) has an unassuming exterior, but once you're in, you realize it's much bigger on the inside. It has a cozy and warm feel. While the initial presentation is a bit scripted and stilted - it's fusion tapas, not rocket science - the staff here is great. Our server knew the menu well, and the host seated us quickly. The food blew me away, though. The Brussels sprouts were savory with a paneer-like cheese accompanying them, and the Mediterranean dips were unique and flavorful with crispy homemade bread to boot, but my favorite dish was the cauliflower au gratin. The cheese sauce was just salty enough, and the cauliflower maintained a great texture. I can't wait to bring my friends here.

Great ambiance and attentive service. Impressed with the combinations in the menu!…read moreItems: Dragon drought Burrata Confit Duck Buns Smash burger

It was a cold wet day, we took a trip down and were the first party at dinner opening! We spent…read moresome time in the book store next door until then! Accessible by bus (stop is right outside) or street parking if you drive. Our server was super nice and attentive! Thank you first of all! We ordered the following dishes: +Kimchi seafood pancake - overall profile nice, different look then I've seen but flavor profile was fine for me, messy and fell apart but many places are like that no biggie scoop em up! +Spicy beef stew with glass noodles and rice. Flavorwise, well seasoned broth enjoyed it on a cold day, wish it was actually spicy. Pork bulgogi, I'm usually accustomed to gochujang chili paste style with onions and carrots but they have a different take. It was more a tangy sweet bbq or teriyaki style with a load of bean sprouts (i personally hate bean sprouts not that i can't eat it haha) not my cup of tea tho. Overall thank you for the meal and the great service. Dishes didn't hit it out of the park for me. All the best!

We're always looking for a new Korean spot to try & the other day, we decided to venture out to…read moreArlington to try WooRi! I believe this is a family-owned establishment, offering Korean cuisine. We arrived slightly before they opened back up for dinner, & ended up being their first customers for the evening. Throughout our entire meal, we had the same server who helped us... she was very nice & sweet! We ended up ordering these three dishes to try: -kimchi seafood pancake -spicy beef stew -pork bulgogi Thoughts: So, I was reading some reviews before coming here & I was kind of shocked that they charge extra if you want banchan here lol. I've never seen this before. Anywho, didn't end up getting banchan to try. All the dishes took around 10-20 min to arrive, with the kimchi seafood pancake being served to us first. I personally enjoyed it! It was crispy on the edges/crust but it was a little hard to eat only because it kept falling apart on us. For the pork bulgogi (grill), we were expecting the usual gochujang + gochugaru w/ carrots + onions on a skillet. This was simply served on a white plate w/ a bunch of bean sprouts. We were not expecting there to be bean sprouts at all lol & the menu does not include descriptions for any of their dishes, other than the alert server of any allergies. We're not allergic to bean sprouts by any means, but do not enjoy eating them. It was a bit unexpected since we've never experience this dish being cooked this way. Aside from the bean sprouts in the pork bulgogi, I would say this dish was overall not a hit for us. The flavor profile was similar to teriyaki sauce? Not exactly sure but just ended up not being anything we envisioned. Now, as for the spicy beef stew, I enjoyed the flavor! It came with glass noodles & a side of rice. Portion sizes were average & on par with other Korean spots in MA, in my opinion. I would say, one thing I wished was if everything was spicier. We found all the dishes to be very mild in spice. Overall, I would say 3/5. It unfortunately didn't hit the spot for us. The prices were also on the higher side. Normally it wouldn't matter if the flavors were there for us but I don't think we will be returning any time soon. Perhaps maybe in the future to try their sundubu jjigae/tofu soup as I see great reviews for that dish from here. Parking: street parking