Drummer musician of the USA wanted buy me fried tofu with eggplant meal tonight, so after he done meal, he went to front desk to pay his and he ordered my dish but restaurant told him they will take care of me so don't worry about ordering. Musician who served well known artist of history of American music instructed restaurant to serve me hot tea as well. After he was gone restaurant owner Vietnamese man brought me just smallest container with very little brown rice and his wife (?) brought me so little amount of colder than lukewarm bad tasting tea. I can not eat just brown rice. This is Grasshopper, mainly runs by two. And time to time part timers. Let's replace food court with great healthy restaurants options. They particularly use Kosher ingredients but combine with very non organic cheap ingredients. Stated by food expert. Owner lied to me that restaurant gives free meal for Hong Kong Supermarket workers whenever workers need food, but I confirmed Super Market Management says nothing is true. They don't even give left over food to no one. I don't know why owner has to lie to me. Also owner said I will get free meal if I bring friends and also mentioned if I promote them on FB and other platforms, all of my friends supporters get free meal, which is illegal for at least Yelp Community. These offerings never accepted from side. Buffet foods are not fresh. They started cook earlier in the week and some are just suggy and cold old. Then food sit there all day all evening until 8:30pm and owner once gave me super old cold food instead of trash it. Owner said I could take home. Since I was low on cash and had to eat old fried foods made me sick for a few days. I know I should not get free food to write review here but I think I should have report here. I take this matter very serious and I want you to consider about further actions against this restaurant. Another note from monthly Buffet, 4/18/26 is not happening as they skipped to May. Previous buffet table had crushed peanuts without signed name of what it is. I am afraid of some gets allergic reactions to peanuts without knowing what they eat. And lastly buffet table has no one is serving from restaurant side, when I saw buffet buyers without line digging food, every customer is doing own thing and restaurant doesn't supervise health concerns are very against the law in Massachusetts, probably against all law in this planet. Too bad !! read more

10/10 definitely recommend!! While this is a shared location it still has charm and is a must visit. The customer service was Truly great! Even though their kid was the cashier he was a pleasure! The fool was great Scallion pancake crispy with tofu 8/10 the homemade fish sauce was really good a tab bit sweet but definitely loved it. Spring rolls 10/10 as to be expected really good and fresh. The No Name 10/10 was very similar to general tso was really good. The veggie meat they use was a great choice Bean curd stir fry #68 on the menu 7/10. The meat was a little tough but the sauce was great and the vegetables were fresh and not over cooked. The had about 10 dedicated tables. We went when it wasn't too busy and it was kind of quiet. But I can imagine when it gets busy it's very loud. read more

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This hidden gem (literally tucked in the back of the food court in a Chinese supermarket) has such a good buffet for only $16 every third Sunday of the month! My family and I went to try the buffet, and there were 10 dishes available with plenty of sauces and toppings too. There were two soups, lo mein, rice, and an assortment of veggies with vegan meat and fried foods as well. So worth the price! The soups weren't liked by the group and were a bit sour, while the spring rolls specifically didn't seem fresh, but everything else tasted great, particularly the vegetables and meats. You can also get tupperware for takeout (containers for soup, appetizer, and entree) for the same price. The staff were very friendly and attentive at making sure foods were restocked. There was plenty of seating available! read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - Buffet ($16) - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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. read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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. read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - 77. Sweet and Sour Tofu Chicken Fingers 64. Stir-Fried with Curry Coconut Sauce 6. Vegan Tempura - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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. read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - 43. Coconut Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Honestly, one of the best places for vegetarian/vegan food in the area - especially when it comes to the texture! By texture, as someone who enjoys eating meat, their foods feel awfully similar to the real thing - while also being pretty flavorful as well... like the No Name on their menu, since I'm a bit of a sucker for sweet and sour foods. On another note they've got some pretty solid shakes/smoothies, with my current favorite being their coconut bean shake. Service here is quick and friendly, as it's located in the Super 88 Food Court in Allston these days. Parking is also pretty plentiful for the same reason. Would totally recommend, and definitely come back for more! read more

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! read more

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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!

Excellent food still in this new location. Rich tasty sauces despite being vegetarian. Just absolutely delicious and high level cooking. Vegetables cooked perfectly. Service friendly. Downside in an indoor food mall that is a little dingy but adequate. Still highly recommended. You can just do takeout. Next door is an Asian supermarket so convenient for food shopping. read more

Super kind service and amazing food! Huge portions and hot tea on the house!! The staff checked in on us multiple time and the food came out very fast! read more

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

Grasshopper rocks. Absolutely love the bright flavors of Thai style chef salad, ginger forward kale supreme, and beef seitan with spicy peppers. It's healthy and flavorful eating at its finest, and I have never had a bad meal there in 15 years. It's a blessing to have quality and healthy vegan food in Allston for so many years. Thank you read more

This is a solid choice for vegan Asian food. Everything I had was tasty and fresh. The portions for entrees are huge, too. The service was adequate. I would definitely come back here. I was not feeling any of the entrees that night (which is totally just my mood, not reflective of the restaurant), so I did a bowl of the hot and sour soup and a couple of apps: the bbq pork and fried wontons. I thought my soup was excellent. It was the perfect amount of spicy, and the flavor was great beyond just spice. The bbq pork was unique, but so good. I almost didn't want to share it with the rest of my family. Ha! The fried wontons were flavorful and despite being fried, they were not greasy or left me feeling heavy. My husband and his dad split the "Sizzling Platter" off the house specialty selection, and it was HUGE! It was easily enough food for both of them with leftovers. It even came with rice. All of the meals come with a pot of tea as well, which was nice. read more

I visited Grasshopper for a vegan meal in Allston. We ordered the wonton and the dumplings. Both came fried. Both would have been better if steamed. I also ordered the seraj curry which was the highlight of the meal. We had some vegan lo mien that was OK, but average. Service was decent. The location was clean. The decor was nothing special but the furnishings were functional. read more

Now in its new location at 88 Food Court, this restaurant has existed for a couple of decades, mostly getting its customers by word of mouth. The food is excellent in quality and taste, and is offered in generous servings. The order taker is willing to note your individual food preferences, such as avoiding garlic and preferring ginger, and effectively conveying them to the cooks. The tastes, textures, and overall experience are quite varied among the different dishes, within the constraints of a vegan diet format. The posted menu offers chicken, beef, shrimp, and other proteins, all in the form of mock meats completely of vegetable origin. This may not be immediately apparent to first-time customers trying out a new cuisine. The ambiance is an informal food court, but despite this, the staff makes an effort to offer welcoming and accommodating service to complement their excellent food. read more

I don't know if they're still closed, but I really enjoy their combination appetizer platters that provide a nice variety of spring rolls, fry fried appetizers, dumplings, vegetarian, spring rolls, fried and fresh as well as their soups. I was not as impressed with their entrées as I found there was too much sauce And some of the flavors were not well matched with the entrée. However, navigating there their appetizer menu was very good and satisfying for lunch and dinner I would be back. read more

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 read more

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Vegan restaurant with typical Chinese takeout-style food. Dishes are not authentic - think Panda Express but vegan - but they do a pretty good job of using meat substitutes. We got the house special assorted appetizers (standout were the vermicelli hand rolls, all other apps were not very flavorful), the sweet and sour sensation (soy protein here looked like tofu and some pieces were not fully battered), the no name (I definitely recommend if you're going for something close to the texture of meat), and the sizzling platter (good black bean sauce). Each dish was fairly cheap for the amount of food and I would definitely come back to try other things on the menu. read more

So now, another year later from ordering from here the first time. I have to say that it is one of my go to for Chinese food and I love love love the fact that I can order anything I want and it'll show up vegan and they'll be no misery later. I'm always in doubt of ordering off a menu that says "steak" but it's actually slabs of tofu and a really awesome sauce with tons of veggies on a bead of sauté spinach. It doesn't sound so great in writing but trust me ...divine. They make vegan hot sour soup, although I think it does have gluten in it. The other recent find was the sweet-and-sour sensation. Fried tofu with an orange sauce basically but the way they cook it you wouldn't know that it's tofu "IMO". This restaurant is a true true blessing because most restaurants either offer a really great main dish menu or appetizer menu, but not both this restaurant has both.. Still hoping they offer a coupon, things are getting tight, and I can't order as much ch as I like or as many times as I like. please consider! read more

Worst meal I've had in Boston. My dish was described as spicy but it was not in the least. It was half cold, which I think was due to lack of cooking because some of my friends were done eating by the time mine came out, almost like mine was forgotten. It also seemed forgotten because it had such massive pieces of pepper, a few about 1/6 the size of a pepper itself. read more

Have you ever had food so good it makes your eyes roll back for a second and you forget where you are and how you transcended into such culinary heaven? That is grasshopper vegan restaurant. I know I know, it's a Alston classic. But as a Boston transplant from LA (aka, king of vegan food) I was so excited to find this restaurant. Finally I ordered after weeks of anticipation (waiting to get paid). My first bite into my vegan veggie tempura melted away all my worries. The vegan miso soup almost moved me to tears. Don't even get me started on the sweet and sour chicken. In short- order here. Literally do it. Now. read more

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Quick food, interesting flavors and right around the corner... I found Grasshopper through Yelp and decided a late night snack was in order for takeout. Spring rolls, hot and sour soup, rice, and the special fried rice were all great. This will be on my regular list. read more

Going to college at BU I had always heard about Grasshopper from my vegetarian friends - they touted it as the best place to get Chinese. After graduating and working in the area, my coworkers told me I had to get over there and try the Sunday buffet ASAP, and a couple years after that I finally did. Now it has become a regular takeout occasion. The buffet is every third Sunday of the month and I would HIGHLY recommend going if you're unsure about this place. You get to try the house specials, and eat as much as you want. I've tried most things, and enjoyed everything. My boyfriend loves the summer rolls and I'm a big fan of all the fried stuff they lay out. We got take out the other day so I'll share my favorites. Of course the No Name is phenomenal. It's really chewy which I was surprised about. I like my sauce on the sweeter side, which this is. We also always get the spring rolls which I could eat about 50 of. They are addictingly good (I think there's lentils inside?) and like nothing I've tried before. The chicken nuggets are also good. Fried tofu goodness. I almost prefer these to chicken. This place is quick enough with takeout and prices are reasonable. The buffet is a steal at only like $13-$14 and takeout for two has set us aside about $30. He decor is a bit outdated, but if you're looking for a place with great veg options you've found it. read more

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One of my favorite places in the Boston area. The people working there are friendly, considerate, and good at their jobs. Best items I've had so far: sizzling platter, no name, their stir fried broccoli, kale and gluten, spring rolls!!! Hot and sour soup delicious on a cold Boston day. Of course the buffet is the best deal ever, but not sure what form it will take in the future. During COVID I have gotten takeout once and it was safely managed. read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - Sizzling platter. Savory, sizzling, flavorful, delicious - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I came here for their Sunday buffet which is once a month, the second Sunday of the month (double check on that!). The buffet is all day except around 3-5pm when they have a vegetarian society meeting as posted on their restaurant door. The Chinese vegetarian buffet is under $11, which is insanely cheap in my opinion. They only have one cart for serving the dishes but that's enough. There is a wide variety of options and flavors to choose from. They refill the items quite frequently since they had a lot of customers of big groups. There is even free tea and water. Excellent service! They even have a take out option for the same price but you get 3 different size of cartons to put your food in. I'll definitely try that next time. read more

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I overlooked this place, made a takeout order. The Sweet and Sour has plenty of flavor without overly sweet. I had the tofu version really good. We went across town for the takeout passing many other closer businesses. I love the vegetarian option although I like fish and chicken. Another patron picking up from further away than us. Worth the trip. Ordering is easy on line. Really good! read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - Sweet and Sour the bomb! - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

If you want to bring your non vegetarian friends to a restaurant this is the place. The food is amazing. Order anything it's all good. The noname in particular is great to introduce people to vegetarian food. I've been coming here for years, and it's good every time. Better to eat in if you're able. read more

I love Grasshopper. It offers a wide variety of choices that are all vegan. Their vegan beef and broccoli is phenomenal! My husband who is not vegan thoroughly enjoys that dish as well. I love many of the options myself. I wish there were more restaurants like Grasshopper. Sometimes I buy several luncheon dishes and freeze them for later. Thank you Grasshopper for being progressive. read more

I haven't eaten Chinese food in years, ever since I was scarred from an experience finding a piece of chicken in my sesame tofu at another establishment! Now I can finally trust my food at this all vegetarian establishment. I ordered takeout and the portions are HUGE... I have so much leftover. The Chinese eggplant is delicious: slightly sweet, salty, and flavorful with basil. The sweet and sour sensation (tofu) had a great flavor too. Even though I'm not a huge fan of fried food and the batter is pretty thick, I love the broccoli in that sauce and it came with perfectly cooked brown rice. The cold sesame peanut noodles also have a really tasty sauce that is nice and thick, but I personally don't love buckwheat noodles. Pickup was ready just 20 minutes after I ordered, and when I got home 15 minutes later, the food was still piping hot! read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - Excellent sweet and sour sensation, eggplant, and sesame peanut noodles. - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Looks like a little hole in the wall, seems to be family owned/ran. Everything is vegetarian (maybe even vegan?) with so much variety! Portions are a *really* good size. After several minutes of chowing down, my friend and I were stuffed and pretty shocked considering how much food we have left to take home! I can't recommend the fried eggrolls enough!! Complimentary hot tea was given to us with our waters, and service in general was very thoughtful. There were only a few other tables filled for Friday night dinner, so the atmosphere was quiet and not rushed either. read more

Came here for the hot sour soup which had high ratings on Yelp. They may have changed the recipe recently, but really wasn't a fan. The overall taste is alright, just a little more sour than spicy. Wasn't a fan of what was used for meat substitute. Not sure what it was but looked a little odd. Would work in a pinch for soup cravings, but otherwise wouldn't recommend the hot sour soup. read more

I am so glad I came here spontaneously after finding myself in the area. I was one of few people in a Friday evening in the massive seating area available, but there was only one waiter in staff so I guess it was okay. The food was very well priced and the portions very generous. I ordered the taro shell special and the buckwheat noodles (#51) with black bean sauce. Both were very good-- the taro shell was especially delicious, combining the crunch from the shell with the veggies in a slightly gingery slightly sweet soy sauce. There was an assortment of faux meats from vegan shrimp to chicken and tofu. Lots of veggies, plus a light bed of lettuce. Huge, and delicious! Worth splitting with two to four people if you want to finish the whole thing (depending on how much other stuff you order). The buckwheat noodles has a sweeter taste, less ginger, pretty standard Asian flavor. The dish felt very much like a hearty home cooked noodle stir fry meal, with generous veggies. Next time I want to try the Eggplant and Tofu special, but I think my go to will definitely be the Taro bowl. Highly recommend! Overall restaurant had great service and food came out quick, though the bathroom was not in service when I came. read more

I was very excited to try this vegan restaurant after reading great reviews. I ordered the sweet and sour sensation and the hot & sour soup. The taste was not bad; however, I found a piece of metal baked into the fried part!! After finding that I completely lost my appetite. Would not order from here again. read more

Grasshopper Restaurant - Metal sticking out of fried The Sweet & Sour Sensation - Chinese Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

My new favorite vegan Asian restaurant in Boston - totally unseats My Thai Vegan Café in Chinatown in both food quantity & quality and service. Have been here twice - got the lemongrass seitan lunch special the first time, which was generously portioned and tasty. The hot and sour soup that came with was just the right amount of spicy and acidic. I couldn't believe it was less than $8 before tax and tip! The second time, I came with a friend, and we ordered the sizzling plate dinner platter (it was lunch, but the dinner platter is available at all times, and adds soup, salad, and white or brown rice for $3 total). We also got the vermicelli with "chicken" (#42). The sizzling plate was delicious, with just the right balance of veggies and substitute meats. The vermicelli was not quite as good, as the noodles were plain with some sauce, and only lettuce and carrots as vegetables - I was expecting the noodles to be fried. The dish was still tasty, but I wouldn't get it again. Overall, still an amazing spot. The staff are very kind and helpful in suggesting what to order, the setting is nice and well-lit, and the food is really unique and filling. Will definitely be a regular from now on! read more

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First off, the staff is beyond friendly. This is the kind of customer service you got years ago. They make recommendations, explain veganism, and talk about the Vietnamese kitchen. I had the taro "squid," and it was such a deal at $11! The plate was large and just swimming in "squid"...and celery, onions, red peppers. The buffet is on every third sunday and a bargain at $12.85 for all you can eat. I do think, as always, that an a la carte menu is better than a buffet. Now I am waiting to try the vegan cheesecake. This is a no-guilt, healthy alternative for Asian food. read more

Have always had a pretty decent experience here, but after getting dinner here tonight it seems like things have changed, there wasn't a soul in the restaurant at 530pm on a Thursday night and their iconic "No Name" dish was less than stellar.. I don't know, just seemed like carelessly thrown together food, with bits of other things fried in batter besides gluten.... Strange. Might have to move on. read more

We did a take out for 6 vegans and non-vegans yesterday. It was amazingly delicious. Some got "chicken" fingers and dumplings and some got the famous no name. I got the spicy "beef" with lettuce and I legit could only eat 1/3 of the plate. Will happily be eating the rest for a couple of meals. My hubs got the tofu coconut curry and it must have been delicious. Because somehow he finished the whole plate. Oh we also got a side of rice with them too. Portions were ridiculously generous as always and the food was on point. Also how do they manage to keep things so inexpensive?!?! The restaurant included plenty of utensils and napkins and the guy answering the phone was ever so friendly. And for the yelpers complaining about some meat in their dishes? That's a HUUUUGE compliment for this VEGAN restaurant. read more

Have been loyal customers for a long time. Sad to see them have to move and hope they find a new location. That being said - they are clearly 'done' at this location. Weird order tonight missing sauces and just 'off'. Understandable as they try to manage a close - but probably worth waiting until new location! read more