Late lunch on a Friday and had the place to ourselves!…read more I love the kids menu that comes with crayons and little chopstick holders. Kids Menu items have good variety: carrots with butter 5 steamed edamame 5 crispy tofu stuffed bao 4 fried chicken stuffed bao 4 vegetable spring roll 5 scrambled eggs 6 three deep fried dumplings mama chang's pork OR lemony shrimp dumplinas 7 noodles plain udon noodles 5 chicken or beef over udon noodles 7 rice baby bok choy over white rice 7 chicken or beef over white rice 7 ---------- Loved the Dan Dan noodles, bao and udon we ordered, although the chocolate cake wasn't my favorite and the homemade fortune cookie is a cute idea but really small and a little bland. I wish they would bring back the long bendy kids straws! Street Parking, but hard to find spots.

Well-known Asian fusion spot in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Co-founded by Joanne Chang…read more(hence the name +Chang) who also founded Flour Bakery (which I love). Modern and elegant vibe inside with kind staff willing to explain the menu in detail. The first time I went here years ago, I was a bit disappointed. The menu is more so small plates/tapas style. My parents and I came for lunch and found the food to be extremely salty and although it was Asian fusion, I thought that the Asian flavors were quite lackluster. I gave it another try a couple of years back with a friend for dinner service and found the food to better this time around. We shared their eggplant, salmon rolls, lemon shrimp dumplings, and tuna two ways. Eggplant was plump and I believe had some Thai basil or other aromatic stirfried into it which I appreciated. Salmon rolls were fun and I appreciated the sauce. Lemon shrimp dumplings were oily but packed with flavor and I also liked the creamy tangy sauce that came with it. Tuna two ways was the favorite; big fan of crispy rice at sushi restaurants so if that's your jam you'd like this.

Absolutely the best popcorn chicken I've ever had in Boston this is by far a must eat if you…read morealready live here or are visiting and your in the downtown area, short walk from Boston South Station Terminal

Shojo was amazing, from the food to the service. I was catching up with my friends but the service…read moreblew me away. All of the staff were so incredibly friendly as well. I love those place and will continue to come here as a patron. Shout out to Elaine for being the best bartender ever!!

This place has a handwritten note on the mirror that says, "Voted Best Restaurant in Southie for 4…read moreYears in a Row." After dining here, my thought was that it's probably because that's as long as they've been open. I have no idea if that's actually true, but that's just how good their food and dining experience is. The very first thing we noticed when we sat at the bar was how refreshing the water was. I immediately got excited for my meal because, as I told my coworker, "Any place that pays this much attention to the small details and cares about serving the highest-quality tasting table water, their meals have gotta be GOOWD!" And the award-winning tofu burger was just that. But equally impressive were the fries. And then the ginger butter and BBQ dipping sauces absolutely stole the show. They were so good that I found myself scrounging around, looking for anything left on the table to dunk into those uniquely layered flavor-packed sauces just so I'd have an excuse to consume a little more. Then came the literal cherry on top...or perhaps the cookie on top. The chef/owner made a surprise appearance at our table and blessed us with some unbelievably delicious cookies to cap off the night. What a joyous way to end an already fantastic meal. Moonshine 152 is the kind of place that gets the little things right, and those little things add up to a memorable dining experience. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Boston.

I don't know what the hype is about. Place was nice inside; Chef has some artwork she made which…read moreis cool. Food was mediocre at best. The Jalapeno crab rangoon's were decent. I thought the filling was too runny and they definitely had some heat. Fried chicken was definitely the only good thing. Problem is it's cooked in bad oil. The dirty rice was horrible. Tasted old and gave me wicked bad heartburn. Corn salad was weird. I'm not sure what it was, a sauce or something, but it just didn't go. The part that really bugged me was the staff. Not sure what was up, maybe cause it was Sunday, maybe cause it was close to the end of brunch, regardless it was unacceptable. The waitress we had was bitchy and fake. She kept making sly comments that showed her true colors. She just kept pushing us to order and rushing us, even with drinks. For the record, most people go out to have a good time and chat and slow down and enjoy. In our cause we were celebrating birthdays amongst longtime friends. The place was empty. Staff were setting up for dinner. What is the big deal? We sure as hell paid enough. And my friend tipped on the takeout. Come on. Ridiculous. The waitress coming on for dinner came over to tell us she needed our table at 5:30. It was 4:10...like come on. NEVER AGAIN. Please don't be fooled by everything good you read. Go somewhere else.

When I have a special guest in town, I love to take them to JiangNan because JiangNan never…read moredisappoints in the quality, presentation, and taste! My favorite dish that I ALWAYS get is the cumin Lamb because not only does it come piping hot, it has such amazing flavors-- and as you guessed it--cumin and GREAT amount of cilantro! This place also has absolutely delicious fried rice and honestly if you pick any of their fried rices, you will enjoy them for sure! The beef dish was also great, but the spicy wontons were WONDERFUL! That sauce??? SO GOOD!!

I wanted to have my fiancé try pekking duck and found this place in Boston. Holy fancy! We weren't…read moredressed for the level of fanciness but it was not that big of a deal. A small complimentary cabbage dish came out and was nice and crunchy with a hint of spice. Along with the pekking duck, we also got an order of green beans and kung pao chicken. Everything came out pretty quickly which was good because we were starving. The pekking duck was okay, I kinda wish it came with baos instead of the thin wrapping. i think paying $50 for half a duck was kinda steep, especially when the portion did not seem like half of a duck. I think the green beans were my favorite and had god flavor. The kung pao chicken was okay at best. Overall, $150 for three dishes was not the vibe. We came for the pekking duck and left kinda still hungry.

This was our first time visiting because it's close to our place, and after experiencing the vibe,…read moreservice, and food quality, this has definitely become our new go-to spot! Whenever my husband and I finish a long day at work and just want to have a good dinner, relax, and chill, this is the perfect place to go. From work to unwinding after a long day, it's absolutely worth it! The ambiance, the service, and the quality of the food are all amazing. I would definitely say this place is a must-try! Sometimes we don't even care what we're wearing or how we look--we just want to enjoy our time together, and this is the perfect spot for that. Definitely coming back again!

Repeat customer here, and I have NEVER been disappointed!…read more The food? Amazing. The drinks? Equally amazing. Servers have been consistent. Two thumbs up for both! It's a restaurant and also a bar, so you can go there for dinner or drinks (or both) What's particularly interesting about this place is its location. It's tucked away in a shopping plaza, and honestly, looking from the outside in, you would NEVER imagine the gem waiting for you inside. Talk about a hidden treasure in an otherwise unassuming shopping plaza! Now, let's talk about the drinks! We've had several rounds of what the "Halo Effect", it's GOOD! Food-wise, there are a few staples I highly recommend: the paella, the ribs, and the steak with fried rice. All delicious and absolutely worth trying. What keeps me coming back is the consistency. Every visit has been enjoyable, and there's always something on the menu that makes me want to return. I can't wait to go back, explore more of the menu, and continue savoring everything this little gem has to offer. Don't let the shopping plaza fool you. This place is worth discovering!

TLDR: Asian fusion…read more Has a great time eating here before a show. The staff were incredibly gracious with getting our food out quickly and letting us pay quickly to make our show. That being said my wife and I finished eating and immediately wanted to come back and try everything else on the menu. Can't wait to be back!

Really enjoyed my experience at Ruka! The food was amazing and definitely the highlight of the…read morenight. Everything we ordered was really good, and the ambiance was beautiful. The music also added to the vibe and made it feel like a fun night out. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the service was a little slow. The music was also a bit too loud at times, which made it harder to have a conversation with my friends Overall though, I had a great time and would definitely come back. The food and atmosphere are definitely worth checking out, I loved the sushi I had and friend rice and chicken

Decided to stop by on a Sunday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised at how big the buffet was and…read morehow reasonable of a price I paid. I want to preface this by saying that I am not sure if the buffet is always this large since there appeared to be an event happening the day I was there, but they seated me on the side and I was able to get food very quickly. There is an interesting rule they have where instead of clearing your plate, you bring it up to the front and put it in a tub, but the signs were pretty clear so no issues there. Also, there were signs that said you can request rice and naan from your waiter but this particular Sunday they had them in the buffet line. Some highlights were: Butter Naan: Pretty standard but crispy on the underside and soft on top. Really great for dipping in the sauces and chutneys. Bonus points for the pappadom too which was crispy and yummt. Drinks - Masala Chai and Sharbat: I wasn't a fan of the Sharbat since it tasted a bit like rose, but the Masala Chai was warm and homey. You could add sugar as well but I preferred mine unsweetened. Cauliflower Manchurian: This was by far the best dish there. The cauliflower was crispy and well seasoned - crunchy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. I got a whole half plate of this at one point it was so good. I'd honestly go back just for this dish. Chili Fish: Surprisingly they had some seafood at the buffet! The fish was slightly spicy and fried with a nice flavor to it. Nothing over the top but just having fish at a buffet is a huge win. Lamb Biryani and Lamb Rogan Josh: I was surprised to see two lamb dishes at a buffet where I was expecting none. The meat in both was slow cooked and tender, and the biryani rice was very well flavored and a perfect way to soak up some of the sauces when I didn't want to eat too much naan to fill up. Dahi Puri: There was a table to the side where you could order Dahi Puri and Pani Puri as well as samosas. I didn't get a samosa but I ordered a Pani Puri. However, they delivered a Dahi Puri to my table instead, but it still tasted great - yogurt on the inside with crispy bits but be aware that ordering 1 came with 5 pieces! Rice Kheer with Pineapple: Loved that there was a dessert option and that it wasn't too sweet. It was a nice and refreshing way to end the meal. All in all the selection was HUGE and delicious, and to only have to pay $17.99 for this on a weekend is amazing. I do want to note again that there may have been an event so not sure if the menu is the same all of the time, but I will definitely be back!

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 great, we got a lot, shared a bunch. The standout winners were the crispy rice squares and…read morethe veggie wontons... they were almost cheesy!! Very good. Drinks were also great. The white lotus was excellent. Noodles were ok, something interesting in the flavors that was unusual. I'm glad that they tried something creative with it, points for that even though it wasn't my taste. Octopus, tofu, cucumbers were good, the buns and the mushrooms were great. -1 point for service time, our server took a long time to serve us food, check in, get orders, refill water etc. we'd look at them and then they still wouldn't come over. Ambience 10/10

We just came for drinks and dessert but were pleased with both…read more The drinks were interesting and delicious. We were also impressed by the dessert selection with many good choices. We ended up getting two and they were both very good. Service was great. Staff was friendly and attentive. The area of the restaurant we were in was extremely dark but had a nice vibe to it with the birds nest chandelier

My family and I went to Toro last night for the first time in a very long time, and it was…read moreextraordinary; we'll definitely be back again soon. There were loads of options for vegetarians (which is not something I remember from our earlier experiences), I had a couple delicious vermouths, my wife had a lovely orange wine, my kids were happy, and the service was friendly. As always, Toro was packed (I think it's been packed consistently since the day it opened) and lively. What a neighborhood gem. Long may it remain.

I've been here twice and both times I had a good time. Food and ambiance are pretty good but has…read morespace for improvement. Firstly, many items were overcooked, including the octopus/pulpo and hangar steak. The flavor was great for both but the tentacle had gotten a tiny bit rubbery and steak was more well done than I liked. Eggplant tapa was great. I loved the lamb empanada. Paella was standard. Not too much seafood flavor and I thought the pieces of chicken seemed to not fit with the rest of the dish but rice was very well prepared. We really didn't enjoy the tuna on toast and the gambas (shrimp). Overall, some dishes were good but could be better while some were not to my liking. We were seated outside but staff were attentive. Wish there were heaters for the outside area though!

Super cute spot hidden downstairs off the street. We got the duck stir fry and sushi bento box and…read moreThai green tea. Delicious. It's busy and packed but service is efficient and they operate pretty quickly! We enjoyed everything and we were done in under an hour. Cozy little spot a must try!

It gets PACKED! It's a small cute place, the wait is usually never too long!…read more The curry spicy level 4 was AMAZING and actually spicy for my spice lovers, the portion was PERFECT! They gave you a side of rice and you got to decide how much curry you wanted. The duck was crispy and juicy, great portion as well! Shumai was a little disappointing, it was supposed to be an appetizer but it came out AFTER our food, especially because our server asked me 3 times how I wanted it, fried or steamed.