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    Grasshopper Restaurant

    3.9 (680 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Vegan, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    John B.

    I sought this place out of convenience as it was walkable from my other destination. It's in a food hall, and ordering was confusing. They made it seem like they weren't providing service and you had to order online, but when I did they told me I could have ordered in person. The food hall was a tad sketch, not the cleanest, so I was happy to move on. The hot pot dish I got had a zingy flavor with abundant lemongrass and I enjoyed it, but it didn't come with rice. Given the lack of ambiance and service, the value of money for food was not what I'd hoped. You can definitely get some interesting vegetarian cuisine here if you're willing to live with the limitations.

    Lily G.

    Wow hidden gem for sure. Food was great! Super reasonable price too. Eat in and you'll be served tea and all the sauces your heart wishes. The fried mushroom wontons (?) were super delicious, and the vermicelli hand rolls were deliciously fresh. Service is super accommodating and atmosphere is that of a mall.

    77. Sweet and Sour Tofu Chicken Fingers 64. Stir-Fried with Curry Coconut Sauce 6. Vegan Tempura
    Xochitl L.

    Grasshopper is a solid choice, but not necessarily one I would choose again soon. It is located inside the Super 88 Food Court, which doesn't have the best decor or vibes. My partner and I ordered and split the house lo mein and the sweet and sour tofu chicken fingers. Starting with what they did well: I really liked the "beef" on the lo mein, my partner liked the "shrimp," and I thought the vegetables and the sweet and sour sauce were perfect. To me, though, the tofu chicken fingers had WAY too much breading and ended up tasting more like fried dough with a tiny nugget of tofu inside. Additionally, I felt like the lo mein did not have enough seasoning. The portions are large, so you do get good value. The person who took our order was attentive and the food came out quickly. Not my favorite but I can see it being a good choice for quick vegetarian eats if you're in the area.

    43. Coconut Noodles
    Brandon G.

    So sad that they're closing at the end of May! They've been open for 27 years, and all my vegan friends love the place. The portions are big, the prices are very reasonable, and the flavors are good. For reference, I went with a party of 7, and the bill came to $100 before tip, with two boxes of leftovers. PSA: It's the kind of vegan place where a lot of the dishes are named after the meat/fish options that they're inspired by (e.g., lobster, seafood, chicken, beef). But I don't think the taste is meaty or fishy at all for most dishes. The one thing that is slightly interesting and closer to the original is the "shrimp": It resists a bit, just like shrimp, and it's striped.

    Pete J.

    Grasshopper is back! So very happy to be able to enjoy fantastic vegan Chinese food. The new location is inside the 88 market food court. There are many choices however Grasshopper is the best!

    60a. Stir-Fried with American Broccoli
    Tal O.

    i absolutely loved my first grasshopper experience!! i got it delivered and everything was correct, still hot, and super yummy! - the tofu with american broccoli is going to be my new go to. they pack it full! there was so much broccoli and tofu! but i had to order a side of rice separately fyi! - i got a side of lo mein noodles. the noodles were plain but the flavor was not! they were so yummy and are great as leftovers to mix with your own protein and veggies the next day. - the spring rolls, sadly, we're not it. i couldn't eat half of one. was disappointed with that one overall had such an amazing experience and will definitely be ordering delivery from here more often! i wish the spring rolls were better and i wish the entrees would come with rice instead of buying it separately. otherwise it was a 10/10 from me

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    Not really a sit down place anymore but it is still yummy Asian vegan! Nice family who runs it, too.

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    Best vegan food ever! I dream of their garlic seitan. Everything there is amazing and honestly my favorite place in the area!

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    Lan Feast

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    Really exciting place focused on Northwest Chinese cuisine…read more The signature dish, the hand-pulled beef noodle soup, had a fairly light, but subtle, flavor. The noodles themselves I wish were chewier (got the 'flat' but probably should have gone for 'extra wide'), and perhaps it'd been nice to have some different textures inside the soup (e.g. something crunchy). The scallions in the soup were also too wide, and needed to be sliced more thinly. The beef pancake was quite decent, though the edges didn't have enough beef and the middles had too much beef. The beef was tender, though I might have liked it more flaky. The sauce inside the pancake was somewhat unevenly applied, and a bit too sweet. I wonder if a dipping sauce (maybe a vinegar?) would have helped. The blueberry with mashed yams was fascinating. It was listed under appetizers, and wondered why the dish came out last. But the dish was a bit sweet (naturally!) and so it actually worked as a light modest dessert! The wait staff was spot on after all in putting out the dish last. The stir-fried cabbage dish was beautiful! It was appropriately crunch, yet using good wok hey. The salt level was a bit high, but the spice level was good. Their spice ratings were a bit timid to what I encounter in Szechuan restaurants (the 'regular' level seemed to be more 'mild-regular'). The stir-fried cumin potato was delicious; nicely flavored, nicely charred. Some bits were a bit oily but the cook on the potato was really neat. Will revisit!!!

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    (62 reviews)

    We made a reservation for 3 people here for Saturday evening at 6 PM. Definitely recommend making a…read morereservation as they got busy very quickly. Some street parking nearby with parking meters. The menus were a cool design - the drink menus being a scroll and you could open up the food menu to display everything. Little dark inside and somewhat moderately loud music but not overly loud where you can't talk. My cousin and I ordered some cocktails - she added rum to a cocktail - Fascinate Lychee and I ordered the Pineapple Passion monthly drink. The Pineapple Passion was okay but the Lychee drink was very good with the rum. My husband ordered an herbal tea which was very good but bitter if you're not quite used to Chinese tea. The menu provided on the table differed slightly than the scanned menu QR Code. We ordered a variety of food and 2 bowls of rice ($3/bowl but plenty of rice). Small BBQ Lamb Ribs - very good and tender, pretty spicy from the seasoning and some chili paste I believe. Don't let these sit because it becomes a little less tender over time. BBQ Mini Abalone - one of my favorites and definitely recommend. Teriyaki Big Squid - also one of my favorites - cooked beautifully, absolutely delicious. Handmade Mini Pork Buns - Good number of small buns and dipping sauce with some juices inside - pretty good. BBQ Eel - definitely one of the top dishes we ordered. The seasoning and how it was cooked was very good, especially with some rice. Absolutely recommend this. Pork Sausage - one on a stick but this was also very good. Incredibly tender inside and slightly crispy on the outside. Beef with Yuzu Sauce - This was good but not a favorite - wish it was just a little more tender but medium slices to try and eat in one bite. BBQ Whole Scallop - covered with slices of mushroom I believe and then one scallop under it all - great flavor but not sure if it was worth the price (MP). Overall, good service, delicious food and a great time!

    Extremely disappointing dining experience! Given the misleading "bought" reviews, the dining…read moreexperience deserves clear feedback so others know what to expect. I visited Kao Jiu hoping for authentic, flavorful dishes, and instead found food that was tasteless and lacking in quality. The dishes arrived tasting bland and unfinished. One dish was simply low-grade sausage with seasoning sprinkled on top. There was no real cooking or preparation involved. Their "popular" tofu dish was also tasteless, with no depth or seasoning, and seemed like store bought fried tofu that was assembled quickly, rather than thoughtfully prepared. The dumplings were especially concerning. They tasted and looked off, were dry, looked unappetizing, and lacked freshness. They were inedible. The restaurant was empty on a weekend despite being on a major street, which reflects the experience. For a place that has been open for two years, the unusually low number of online reviews is surprising and also clearly does not reflect the quality offered. I would not recommend dining here. Effort was made in the decor, but that's about it.

    Mountain House

    Mountain House

    (195 reviews)

    Allston/Brighton

    Limited Street Parking…read more The food made up for the wait time but it was very long. This place was packed, we came in no reservation and the wait time they told us just kept getting longer. We eventually were able to get in, there is a small space to wait with snacks though. Once our table was almost ready the host allowed us to order and once sat it came almost right away. We ordered the la-xi chicken with less spice, this has small crispy chicken pieces and lot of peppers, had to go in and pick out the little pieces. Truthfully wish it was less pepper and more chicken especially $23.95. The mapo tofu was delicious the perfect numbing sensation that I love. A must try dish was the fish fillet with crispy rice. This was $34 but it is perfect for cold day. They bring this dish out pour the soup on top and let it boil until the crispy gets cooked. We got the green beans as well, pretty standard nothing special. We got a little discount as well, I think for a late night special. The entire meal came with tea and the restaurant had calm setting with wooden interior

    Disappointing Service & Poor Seating Arrangement…read more Extremely disappointed with our experience here. I made a reservation for 6 people One Month in advance (in fact, today is my birthday) expecting a comfortable dining setup for my group. However, upon arrival, we were squeezed into a table clearly designed for 4 people. When we pointed this out, the staff insisted it was a '6-person table' and refused to move us to the larger tables available, claiming those were reserved for 7-8 people. This is inconsistent and unprofessional, as we have been seated at those larger tables with a group of 6 before. What's the point of making a reservation so far in advance if the restaurant can't provide adequate seating? The lack of flexibility and the dismissive attitude of the staff ruined our evening. For a place like Mountain House, I expected much better service. Will not be coming back anytime soon."

    Big Fun Claypot - Beef Brisket Clay Pot Rice

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    Big Fun Clay Pot is a staple for my friends and family--our go-to spot whether we're in the mood…read morefor a quick snack or a full meal. The food is consistently savory, flavorful, and downright delicious. Honestly, everything here is good. Parking can be tough, but it's absolutely worth it. Our must-order is the salt and pepper combo--my favorite mix is pork, shrimp, and squid. We always add the salt and pepper wings as well. For vegetables, the string beans and garlic eggplant are staples at our table. The rice clay pots are another highlight, especially the black mushroom and chicken--it's hearty, satisfying, and easily a meal on its own (perfect for sharing). The beef chow fun is also excellent. Another standout (not pictured) is the wonton noodle soup. The wontons are plump, flavorful, and really hit the spot. The service is consistently great--everyone is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The restaurant is also clean, which always makes the experience even better. This is definitely one of those places we keep coming back to.

    Came here for a late lunch/ early dinner on a Sunday and the place was relatively empty as it was…read morean odd time for a meal and it was pouring rain outside. Nonetheless, there were a few tables aside from ours and the interior was very clean and modern. Parking in the area is pretty easy as there are plenty of meter parking spots. The menu had a good selection without being overwhelming. We ended up ordering Eel clay pot rice, stir-fried string beans, half house chicken and seafood w tofu in claypot. I enjoyed all the dishes but the half house chicken and eel clay pot rice have got to be my favorites. I liked the stir-fried string beans as well but found it a bit saltier than I was used to and the seafood w tofu felt very saucy thought still pretty good. Our server recommended that we order one more when we had only ordered three initially without the seafood w tofu because she said everything was one serving size. However, I think we could have done without the fourth dish. Overall, it was a little pricier than claypot in Quincy or other predominantly asian places but I enjoyed my experience and would come back if chance comes up.

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