Grasshopper Restaurant

Visited twice during the week of August 3rd. Why twice you ask? Because my kids loved the food so…read moremuch, we had to go here twice in the middle of our vacation. I do not like eating the same place twice during a vacation but the kids insisted. Pork Xiao Long Bao is as advertised. Juicy an moist in the inside, chewy and soft on the outside, kids could not stop eating it. My personal favorite was the House Special Hand Cut Noodles w/ Soup. The broth with the texture of the handout noodles was a match worth eating. The restaurant did do last calls from food 20min before closing time which was a surprise, but we were already done eating by then so did not bother us but do be aware.

I've been to KungFu Kitchen two times now and it's been consistently great. I've ordered the Pork…read moreXiao Long Bao, Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup, Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumber Salad - all were amazing and would order again. The pork and shrimp wonton soup was brought a perfect balance to the flavorful meal and it's broth was super yummy. The cucumber salad was seasoned perfectly and was a nice balance to the otherwise heavy meal. My favorite is probably the pork xiao long bao, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Service was great. Both times we were a party of two and were seated quickly, if not immediately. Food came out very fast. Will 100% be returning.

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Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6Pcs)

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Mango smoothie

Shi Shang Ju

4.0(26 reviews)

0.5 mi

Delicious food!! And good service and space as well. So glad to have this in the neighborhood!…read moreWe've gotten takeout and eaten in many times and have never been disappointed. Some recommendations: Sweet and sour fish Pork soup dumplings Sizzling egg tofu Sweet potato noodles with egg and leek Salt and pepper combo with pork and squid/calamari Eggplant with green beans The first three are not spicy and the fourth can be ordered as not spicy which also makes them kid friendly, our kids love it! So nice to have food they're not going to complain about that we also like

Been here twice already! It's actually very good. Like the fried intestine fish a lot. The creamy…read morefish soup is also good. The eel dish is okay -- nothing special, but using the bones for the soul (pay extra) makes a delicious tofu soup dish.

Dining area. Comfortable chairs and tables with table cloths

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Lan Feast

4.2(85 reviews)

0.8 mi•Coolidge Corner

Delicious noodles + fried mushroom appetizer, quick and efficient service, and a very cute…read morerestaurant. A great place for a dinner date in Coolidge corner.

Lan Feast is solid - I ordered the Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles with regular noodle thickness…read moreand I have no huge complaints about the taste. The noodles were springy and cooked perfectly, though I probably would like the thick noodles better next time (they have thin, regular, thick, wide, and extra wide sizes). I ordered the non-spicy version, but it can also be ordered as mild, regular, or extra hot. With the non-spicy version, the broth was still very flavorful and meaty. You're able to add cilantro and leeks if you'd like as well, and the soup comes with some sliced thin radish in it. When the bowl arrived, the radish was a little undercooked, but by the end of the meal they had cooked decently in the hot broth. Now while I don't think I could have handled the mild version, I was happy that the tables came equipped with chili oil and vinegar, which I added to a plate and dipped my noodles in for a slight kick. I think this was perfect - since ordering a spicier version would have been too much, but the ability to add my own helped me regulate the strength and added a lot of great flavor to the noodles. The price for a bowl was $16, and that's what makes this a 4 star instead of a 5. Altogether, I was still hungry after finishing the bowl - I would have liked if there were a little more noodles or maybe some veggies included for that price. The meat was also a bit scarce, and it was a little dry as well. Still, the broth and the side of chili oil made it very tasty!

Nice decor

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Szechuan fried chicken bites

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4.1(64 reviews)

0.5 mi

Kaojiu I hardly knew thee since I first stopped by in 2023 and seems only fitting to stop by once…read moremore before they officially close down in June :(. Each of the times I remembered were tasty. The ambiance when you arrive is dramatic Chinese music in the background which makes it somewhat difficult to converse with your group. Most recently we arrived with a group of 8 for our 7:30 pm reservation without any issues. All the other tables were full but we noticed the restaurant cleared out after an hour of us being there past the peak hours. They gave us 2 containers of the standalone spicy powder so people could add on as they wanted and the less spice tolerant in our group weren't saddled with the consequences. I tried the following dishes: Lamb & Beef Kebabs - 3 sticks per order I preferred the beef texture and taste over the lamb. BBQ Lamb Ribs - they said this was the only dish that came default spicy but I didn't think it was that spicy. the smoking in the raised wooden container gave it additional flavor. I preferred lamb ribs over the kebabs. Torched Beef - one of the favorites for our table the sauce with it was also super tasty. Big Squid - challenging to cut but they give a lot of pieces and generous portion with a special sauce. Grandma's juicy pork buns - on the small side, topped with black sesame and sauce you can add on the side. it was juicy as advertised. Cucumber salad - refreshing and included peanuts for texture and flavor. Fried tofu - not too memorable but the fried texture was tasty. Bok choy - I enjoyed the sauce spread across this veggie dish. Shiitake & King Oyster Mushroom - these are 2 separate orders but I can't remember which was the skewer and which was on a regular plate. Both were overall tasty. Cauliflower - Another solid veggie option but nothing too memorable if you want to focus mainly on protein. BBQ Bread slice - one of the inauthentic cuisines and it's like French toast Kaoijiu dragon yogurt- I was expecting more dragon fruit flavor so that was a bit disappointing but it still tasted good overall. I am not sure it's worth the $10 dessert price. Overall solid food options and we didn't have any leftovers so it ended up being ~$40-60 per person depending if people also ordered drink/dessert. Worth checking out if you haven't had a chance to before they are gone forever!

I ordered Chinese-style seaweed salad, fried tofu w secret sauce, mini BBQ abalone (5 pcs), and…read morelamb kebabs (3 pcs) - TASTE: 5/5 - wow, truly excellent and hard to pick a favorite dish! Tasty seaweed salad, satisfying abalone w bright green onion, and savory lamb skewers TEXTURE: 5/5 - on point w a light, cold salad that's perfect for warmer weather, perfectly fried tofu, and tender grilled meat PRICE: 4/5 - subtotal came to $55 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - appreciate that plates are on the smaller side, so you can sample more SERVICE: 5/5 - walked in at 12:30pm on a Saturday and only one other party was seated. My waitress was friendly and helped me decide between my options. Food came out 5-20min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - more on the upscale side for a Chinese BBQ restaurant w Chinese music playing, traditional wooden furniture, and art pieces / decor on display. Sad to hear that the owners are moving back to China and that this spot is closing, super glad I stopped in beforehand! PARKING: 4/5 - plenty of metered street spots available at the time on Harvard St

Lam haggis soup

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Mountain House

4.4(215 reviews)

0.2 mi•Allston/Brighton

Casual dining

Romantic vibe

Ordered through door dash and was blown away with how amazing the food was. My mouth was NUMB…read more Ordered the szechuan chicken and pork intestines because I couldn't decide on one. And a side of rice (you need it!) The food was 10/10. I had to dig through all the peppers to find the meat, but it was still enough to last until the next day.

Really well done Sichuan food in Allston - I believe Mountain House comes to the Boston area from…read moreNew York originally! A welcomed addition to the neighborhood bringing authentic flavors with an elegant ambiance and kind service. The signature swing pork belly with cucumber is great with an addicting sauce. The grilled beef ribs were a great entree and cut tableside, which was a nice showstopper and came with bao and cucumbers/scallions as if it was peking duck being served. The eggplant dish and string beans are excellent vegetable entrees/sides and pair perfectly with their fluffy white rice. Mapo tofu and the fish soup were fine. One thing of note compared to other Sichuan restaurants in the area, I find Mountain House's food to be much cleaner (for a lack of a better word) and prominently less oily, which I can always appreciate. For some this might mean less flavor, which I could slightly agree to, as I think I do prefer other Sichuan restaurants a bit more, but Mountain House is still a fantastic option

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4.2(26 reviews)

1.4 mi•Brookline Village

The braised pork bones (Jiang Da Gu) were excellent--tender, flavorful, and definitely the…read morehighlight of the meal. The Di San Xian was also delicious, with great texture and seasoning. However, some dishes were disappointing. The dumplings were just average and didn't stand out. The Guo Bao Rou was much too sour for our taste, and unfortunately we had to send it back.

Been here quite a few times and I feel like this place definitely hits the spot after a long day at…read morework with some of the dishes you can get in this cozy shop. Service was quick, plus you can usually find a spot if you're aiming to grab a bite on a weekday. Only main downside is that it's more or less street parking, but it's not far from the D train. Anyway, I feel like I almost always go for their northeastern sweet and sour pork as it has a solid texture to it: being very juicy and chewy, yet maintaining a nice crispness to each bite - likely from the sticky/glutinous rice flour, which adds a subtle sweetness to it underneath the sweet and tangy sauce around the pork. Would also recommend their deep fried mushrooms, if you're aiming to have a drink with a crunchy snack, as they're quite addictive. Though frankly, I feel that a fair number of their goodies do pair well with a nice drink or two Definitely coming back for more.

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Pork Handing Tender With Long Horn Pepper

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Jin's Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar

4.0(229 reviews)

0.6 mi•Coolidge Corner

This restaurant was a nice change up to traditional sushi, restaurants…read more They have the usual sushi and Chinese options, and a good selection of sakes on offer. The beer and wine selection was quite good.

Went in for lunch with my friend and really enjoyed the food here. I enjoyed the noodle dish I…read moreordered and my friends pepper shrimp dish was also very delicious. They are not cheap with the shrimp, they give really large shrimp that are well seasoned. Fried to perfection. Drinks were cute and tasted good. The service was quick and servers were professional. Hope to go another time during their lunch specia

Dining Area and Bar.

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Noah's Kitchen

4.1(151 reviews)

1.3 mi•Brookline Village

Excellent food, BEST Chinese in Boston Area. Excellent…read moreservice. My favorite restaurang. Malte E.

Came here for a girl's night on a Tuesday and it was surprisingly packed, which also made it very…read morewarm inside. This place was busy so it took us a while to get someone to place our order, and unfortunately one of our dishes never made it to us. Of the food we ordered, everything tasted delicious. We ordered the salted yolk lotus root, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and pork buns. While all the dishes were flavorful with a nice blend of umami and spice, my favorites were the dan dan noodles and the lotus root. The lotus root had a nice crisp texture that made it easy to snack through as an appetizer. The dan dan noodles were the perfect entree with the tofu and pork buns. We also ordered the honey steamed spongecake. I think this depends more on audience as some of our group loved it while others were fine after one piece. Either way, it felt like a nice unique dessert to round out our night.

Sweet and sour eggplant casserole

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Big Fun Claypot

4.3(37 reviews)

1.0 mi

First off, let me preface this that so far Chinese food in Boston is really disappointing compared…read moreto the San Francisco Bay Area where I'm from. So mind you, I was super surprised by this place. Clay pot rice is hard to find to begin with. Good claypot rice is a treasure. This place got my parents as my approval so that bar as high as heck. This is a definite must for those who want authentic Chinese food in Boston. We ordered their chicken with mushroom, two clay pots of frog, a vegetable one, Chinese sausage with bacon, and a preserved duck claypot rice. We had my brother's friend and my husband too so this was for a party of 6. We also ordered their sauteed lettuce, soup dumplings and their house chicken. Their house chicken is to die for. Oh my lord is it good. Their sauteed lettuce was pretty good too. The only one that fell really flat was the soup dumplings. Pretty sure they're frozen ones...and they kept ripping/sticking to the paper under them...on top of being way too close to each other that they all stuck. Um...yeah, hard pass on that next time. But the claypot rice is absolutely delicious. Add the claypot rice soy sauce and you're golden. Only thing that was different and this is more of a personal preference...less ginger? I know ginger is needed but having small planks of them showing up is a bit much. Minced maybe? Even strip to pick out is fine. But happily eating claypot rice only to bite into a piece of ginger is not so nice. The only claypot rice I didn't care much for was the preserved duck...it's not really my thing. My brother ordered it but I prefer normal roast duck to preserved. Tasted kind of weird. Still, lot of good food here. But perhaps stick to their house chicken, sauteed vegetables and their claypot rice. Skip the soup dumpling.

To preface, I only had the sausage and bacon claypot...I didn't like it flat out. The ingredients…read moreweren't cooked with the rice. It tasted like they were placed on top. That's where the beautiful aromatic flavors marry with the rice and what makes the entire dish. The aromatics were very few as well. I am truly hesitant to try other things because of my experience with their claypot and maybe it was just the specific dish but it just wasn't shown the care. Their service and ambiance were okay nothing special.

Salt & Pepper Pork Chop

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Clay Pot Cafe

4.1(35 reviews)

0.2 mi•Allston/Brighton

Visited plenty of times still great tasting clay pot varieties I only took a picture of the one we…read moredidn't start yet but the other two we ordered was demolished quickly Pictured is the Unagi/Beef clay pot as always off the chart delicious Other two that did not make the pictures are the Minced Beef,Peas,Eggs and the third was Fish filet seasoned perfect in the clay pot. We also had the salt and pepper chicken wings ,pan fried dumplings,sautéed pea pod stems with garlic,and salt and pepper calamari. Also for drinks iced lemon tea all delicious and if haven't tried it's your loss. Missing out on a great neighborhood spot. Very great service as always too.

Went in with my parents and we had a couple of noodle based dishes, beef coriander rice noodle and…read morebeef chow foon. I also ordered a medium clay pot duck dish. Our favorites were the noodle dishes; the priciest dish we ordered was the medium sized salt cured clay pot duck dish was mostly rice, and there was also bone with the duck, making it tricky to trust the crusty rice was crusty rice and not duck bone with each bite. Service was excellent, would go back again. The ability to order off the QR code to see pictures associated with what you are ordering is also a plus! Menu in Chinese and English is another plus - especially those of us with family who are more fluent in Chinese than English.

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Chris W.

12 years ago

From fast, friendly service to Huge Portions of Great Tasting Vegan Asian food! The owner and I became friends years ago when he worked at another Asian vegan restaurant in Boston. I am happy to see his family is doing well here in Allston. All the employees are courteous and friendly. I love the makeover they recently did. It went from drab to industrial/urban chic. If you heard of Grasshopper, you hear of the "No Name"...don't ask what it is, just order it. You'll be glad you did. It is best fresh out of the kitchen. My wife orders it fresh even when they have the buffet because it is more crispy. Speaking of the buffet...it is the busiest day of the month for them. It is held on the third Sunday. They keep the food well stocked. All the food is vegan and tasty, but their vegan chicken fingers are incredible. They offer two types of soup at the buffet as well as a kale dish, lo mein, spring rolls and other fried appetizers, vermicelli rolls, a vegan beef and veggie dish and much more including the No Name. They often have a speaker come in and give a free hour long talk (usually on environmental or health related subjects) on that day also, usually around 4PM. You don't hear of many people talking about their nomenclature dish...but it might just be my favorite. Flavorful and filling. Although the last thing I order usually is my new favorite, because everything is so tasty. The size of their portions make Grasshopper very affordable. Give it a try. Vegan food so good even your meat eating friends will love it! PS They also catered our wedding...it was great. read more

Diane S.

11 years ago

For me, the food here is way too sugary and all oily sauce/syrup. I thought the fried appetizers were terrible, even the tempura, which were soggy. In this college area, I think there are a lot of establishments that care neither about their treatment of customers nor the quality of food they serve. They figure the transient college kids will be leaving soon, so who cares what goes into their stomachs, that the kids are just here to socialize not to eat quality, well prepared food. They must be trying to make all their diners diabetic. I've gone to one of their buffets and the food they serve at the buffets is bland and tasteless. But it's inexpensive and you can eat all you want, but why?? Very rude proprietors. Vegan, but not worth the title; seems to use a lot of preservatives and artificial flavoring. The wonton soup, also a noodle soup, were bland and tasteless. The sushi has no flavor at all. read more

Margaret W.

14 years ago

This is a nice surprise. A friend of mine is vegetarian and she took me to this restaurant. I have been exposed to Asian vegetarian food where I grew up and I have been looking forward to try some in the Boston area. We went to this place that my friend is a fan of. The food may not be exactly to the level of quality that I have experienced in Asia but it was pretty good. The mock duck dish and the kale dish were so good. The service was good and fast. The servers were very friendly. This is the only option I found in Boston so far. I will definitely be back but I hope more restaurants like this are available. read more

ann g.

16 years ago

I applaud the Grasshopper for being one of the few vegan restaurants in the Boston area. More vegan establishments are desperately needed. I went to a buffet Sunday brunch with a speaker for the Boston Vegetarian Society. The food was very tasty. But when I inquired--all but the salad, brown rice, and a miso soup had gluten or MSG. It's hard to believe that a vegan restaurant is using MSG. There was very little I could eat. That was very disappointing. I hope they see this review and stop using MSG, and offer something else without gluten (all those faux meats are gluten). I like this restaurant and want to see it thrive. read more

Jessica R.

Elite 7

302

419

21 years ago

For Vegans, Vegetarians and Meateaters alike this place is a fantastic treasure. Specializes in a vegan pan-asian cuisine with incredibly fresh ingredients and tons of choices. I particularly recommend a dish called the "no name" (check the pictures for a photograph of it) which is sort of like an orange chicken / sweet and sour chicken dish but incredibly light and crispy and low on fat. My meat eater friends say they like it better than the real thing. Also try to go by one sunday a month for their evening buffet with the Boston Vegetarian Society read more

Johanna A.

18 years ago

YUM!!! I was a little hesitant to travel around forty minutes on the green line to get here, but it was worth it! I am not vegan, but I honestly could NOT tell that dishes like 'no name' weren't meat! Everything was so delicious and the waitstaff were really helpful. You get SO much food for such a good price, it lasted (well) in the fridge for three days-I had lunch for the whole week! I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Lucy M.

20 years ago

Are you people kidding? I took a vegetarian friend from out of town to Grasshoppers last year. The place was inundated with cochroaches, on the tables, walls, seats - and likely the food. The food was fine until we realized their were cochroaches everywhere. Then we left. Maybe it's under new management but I'd be really hard pressed to ever go back there. I'm not sure you're still a vegetarian if you eat bugs. read more

Opal S.

17 years ago

I came during the religious vegan festival, I assume only Chinese or Thai would understand this, which means I'm not an expert vegan by any means. The staff was really friendly and they seem to work as a team. My friends and I had trouble ordering off the menu, we were literally reading it like it was a book. The food was OK, the service was really great, but they should put on some music in there. read more

Ruth P.

21 years ago

I'd take grasshopper over budda's delight anyday. But unfortauntely, Ive realized by now - that if I'm going out to dinner with non-vegetarians it is a lot smarter to just go to a meat and veggie friendly place than to watch them wrinkle up their nose at the food at either buddah's delight or grasshopper....But a good place to go with vegans, veggies, or veggie-friendly and open-minded folks. :-) read more

Nick M.

103

218

21 years ago

The food here isn't delicious, but it's pretty good. You have to respect their mission and their innovation. There's no meat here and tons of fake meat options- from seafood (using root vegetables) and meat (using tofu) and even vegan "chicken fingers" and "cheesecake". This place is worth at least a visit from the curious or progressive eater/ dreamer. read more

Laura C.

14 years ago

While I am not Vegan, I could eat Grasshopper every day of my life and be happy. Cute restaurant, nice size, nice service. The No Name and the Sweet and Sour Sensation are equally delicious. Try the #15 for only $4.50 featuring tofu chicken, peanuts, some salad, dressing, and sweet sauce. Great tofu and gluten options! YUMMMMMMM. read more

Anita Seika H.

17 years ago

Grasshopper is vegan(i think it is) and vegetarian restaurant. It is inexpensive and food is pretty good. It has a casual atmosphere and it would be perfect to go out to eat with your friends. There are couple dishes of ...so called, "fake meat". It would be an interesting experience for those who loves to try out new things! read more

Jordan M.

15 years ago

I only ever come here for the "No Name"... I've tried other dishes and some are great, but other are hit/miss - their menu is huge tho, so there's always something for everyone. But the No Name is consistently dynamite and always makes for at least 2 more helpings in left-overs. read more

Heidi S.

130

12 years ago

I was treated to a special surprise on New Year's Day. A 14 course vegan dinner at the Grasshopper and it was truly amazing! The food was wonderful! Served family style which was nice, a little crowded but so worth it. I will make this a New Year's Day tradition from now on. read more

Yinette S.

15 years ago

My friend tricked me into going there one night.... knowing i am a carnival... after eating there I became a fan. I do have an appreciation for this place, it has become on of my favorites. And every carnival friend who comes with me here likes it as well. read more

David M.

Elite 12

17 years ago

I've always enjoyed my food here and, like many others, just love the No Name. Portions are great for the price--I got three meals out of my last order of No Name, which I think was $11.99 or so--and they always serve you free hot tea that I always enjoy. read more

L S.

160

21 years ago

This restaurant is nasty. I used to go there from time to time until the last time I went there my friend had BUGS in her food. I know it's vegetarian and it's unique, but bugs in your food is not acceptable. read more

M M.

2 years ago

I love this place but they are moving from their present address @5/31/24. I hope they post the new address on their website. I'll definitely follow them to their new place! read more

Jammy A.

13 years ago

This restaurant is a must for vegetarians. It's Vietnamese food but vegetarian style. In giving it only four stars because as good as the food is, it is a little fattening. read more

julie c.

19 years ago

SO GOOD! the family that runs this place is so unbelievably sweet and accommodating. Hot and Sour soup 5 stars! I wish they would open on the other side of the river! read more

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3.9

(445 reviews)

I'm the nursing student that asked for a free egg on my meal and used stress as an excuse. THEY…read morePULLED THROUGH AND GAVE ME MY FRIED EGG. The food was genuinely amazing and they wrote the kindest note in the whole world on the lid. I was having the worst day today and didn't even have the energy to make myself a meal, so I ordered food to make myself feel better, and the staff truly made my day do a whole 360. Will def be buying again :)

Amazing incredible food would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone the food was phenomenal…read moreit was the best Thai restaurant I've been to in Boston loved it the service was amazing and fantastic AAA+++

M&J Teriyaki

4.1

(58 reviews)

Fantastic experience at M&J Teriyaki!…read more I work right down the street from the restaurant, and just last week- my coworker told me about this place. I got the Chicken Teriyaki and Crab Rangoon last time to go- both were amazing- so just yesterday, I decided to pop in again, except this time for a dine-in meal. I got the Fried Chicken- spicy salt and pepper style- with "soba" noodles, an order of scallion pancake, and a watermelon milk tea with boba. I say "soba" in parentheses because the soba that they use is actually yakisoba, not actual buckwheat soba. Though I was expecting buckwheat noodles, I got yakisoba instead. That is not to say that the yakisoba weren't good- they actually were; seasoned with fragrant pepper and vegetables throughout. I'd definitely get them again, but just wanted to give people a heads up! The fried chicken was PHENOMENAL! Really crispy chicken- and the salt and (chili) pepper was amazing. I'm not lying, but here was probably the best salt and pepper chicken I've had. Not neglecting the vegetables- the broccoli was properly cooked- just blanched enough so that they retain their crispness. The scallion pancakes were okay. I'd get them again, just because I've always loved scallion pancakes growing up, but they are not too memorable. The milk tea- contrary to what I've heard- was good. Granted, it tastes like just adding boiling water to milk tea mix without any actual tea in it, but I loved the sweetness of the milk "tea" drink. It has an odd taste though- it's like "watery and chalky" at the same time, so it might put some people off (my coworker who told me about this place), but I like it. The boba pearls are slightly over cooked compared to other places, but this is not an issue for me. Above all, the service was AMAZING. For a fast-casual restaurant, the workers were really attentive, checking up on my food and asking how everything is. They also held friendly conversation too, and even BUSSED my plates for me. There's a bus bin that customers are expected to leave their plates in (similar to a tray system at fast food restaurants), but upon finishing my meal, they were really helpful and nice to not only get me some two go boxes, but they just gave off an extraordinary customer service vibe.

Cozy place with window seating, I can't wait to eat here more often! I got the brisket noodle soup…read moreand, while it wasn't piping hot as I'd liked, the brisket was tender, there was soybean curd, and the perfect combination of 5 spice, crispy garlic, and peppers. Very worth the promised 15 minute wait - they should add another crew member because that phone was RINGING so you know people love this place!! Chewy boba - it was a divine eating experience

Perillas - Boston

4.2

(40 reviews)

Let me tell you, my sisters are now obsessed with this place. Didn't come in with any high…read moreexpectations as fusion places usually are hit or miss but this one is definitely a hit. This is on a little corner right next to Shaws so you can park there and walk right over. I ordered take out and they just text you when you order is done. The place was pretty empty every time I've been but don't let that take away from the food. We got the Bulgogi Quesadilla and first of all the portions are great. It comes with around 4 pieces with kimchi cucumber and sauces on the side. So you are not lacking with anything from that aspect. Other than that the quesadilla has a strong bulgogi flavor with great ratio of cheese. Perfection honestly as my sisters would describe it and this after taking it home and reheated.

Got it on DoorDash so accounting for the delay, I would rate this as average. All the dishes were…read moreon the saltier side especially the quesadilla and the rice didn't have much fragrance. The pickles and vegetable sides were pretty decent though.

Basil Rice

3.6

(93 reviews)