So value and so good. Apparently the prices have gone up, but it's still super cheap. Only drawback…read moreis the food can get a little greasy, so be prepared. Chow Foon (8/10): Extremely solid, with plenty of wok hei. I always judge chow foon off of the beef, and they did pretty well here. It was tender and flavorful. Noodles had perfect texture. Chicken Quarter Appetizer (7/10): This was pretty good fried chicken. Very crispy. I think Cafe Mami in Porter Square still does it better. It was a bit too greasy for me. It's VERY value though ($9.99 for a massive piece) Bolo Bao w/ Silky Scramble Egg (8.5/10): I haven't had this combo before, but it was very good. Their silky scramble egg dishes are a must-try. Cream-Filled French Toast topped with Ovaltine (9/10): Delicious. They somehow made cheese work with this. I applaud it. Baked Pork Chop w/ Portuguese Sauce (8.5/10): Portuguese sauce was delicious. Pork was tender and flavorful. Cheese on top was delicious. We waited about 90 minutes for Saturday lunch. I would highly recommend not coming with more than 4 people. If you do, you should split your party. They only have one large table. Service was very good, though. Food came out super fast.

Bayou Cafe is one of my favorite Hong Kong style restaurant in Massachusetts. The restaurant has…read morevery limited parking spaces in front of the restaurant, maybe enough for three or four cars? Be prepared to find street parking and even do a little walking. As for wait time, I have been here twice during lunch and on the second trip I did have to wait 20 minutes for a table. The restaurant was packed and there were plenty of takeout orders throughout the meal when I dined in both time. Clearly, a local favorite. You can try the trio appetizer that lets you try the fish ball, fish dumpling, and rice rolls. It's the right amount to share with three people and each person gets a taste of the three appetizers. My favorite had to be the rice balls, followed by the fish dumplings, and last the rice noodles. Of the toasts I have tried so far, I preferred the sweet toast dessert filled with milk as opposed to the truffle egg toast. For entree, I have to say, the fried chicken with the omelet egg is a must try. Next would be the Hainese chicken. Then third with be the sorrowful rice, which is two fried eggs and bbq pork. Everything was so flavorful. You have to try the milk teas. If you prefer sweet, go for the ice bear milk tea, but if you like a bit bitter, go for the hot version and add sugar to your preference. Overall, food came at a fast pace, service attentive. There is plenty of seating end even seating in a private dining space for a larger group of 10 or so in the back of the restaurant. I would definitely be coming back. See my pictures.

First timer! Been wanting to come since I read Chef Nguyen was a James Beard finalist…read more So, let me say that the food is awesome--a bit pricey, but so fresh and interesting! My only issue is how tightly they pack the tables--you literally couldn't share a secret with your date without flanking tables hearing you. If I'd have known, I'd have asked to sit at the bar, which would have been more intimate (so four stars, but food is the bomb). Definitely make reservations--there will be a line at 8 pm. The speakers played 80s hip hop. The place is lively to say the least. We had the duck salad, mussels (ask for an extra order of charred bread WHEN you order--needed to sop up the delicious sauce). It took 15 minutes for extra bread when I realized the two pieces weren't enough. We also tried the beef cheek fried rice, short rib (amazing) and the crawfish noodles. The rice and noodles had fish roe throughout which made for a delightful mouth feel. My date had the lychee martini. I had the lychee mocktail, which was delicious. For dessert, we shared a slice of avocado cheesecake! Odd but totally delicious with a cookie-like crust and ribbon of brown butter buttercream. Chef's kiss all around. Loved our server, but even she apologized for abandoning us for a bit. The place was slammed!

Saw videos in TikTok and realized I need to go back and try the non-traditional menu. The seasonal…read moremenu is really awesome and shows the creativity of the chef. The hummus is like a deconstructed Vietnamese sandwich that packs a punch of flavor. The bread is grilled nicely and you'll definitely want more bread to use up the hummus. The crawfish noodles is a must order. Really enjoyed the perfectly cooked noodles with amazing flavor. The turmeric coconut pancakes is a normal dish you wrap with the lettuce and dip in fish sauce. The shaking beef is marinated well with loads of vegetables.

Finally had the time to return here!! I ordered Thai iced tea and khao mun gai (rice with choice of…read morecrispy chicken or boiled chicken). Iced tea is refreshing. Not too sweet like other Thai restaurant. Poached chicken was cooked well. The sauce was rich. It's tangy with a bit of kick from garlic and chili. Service was fast. My food came out within 15 mins and server was nice too.

You know when you're away from home starving and just want to order something yummy, filling,…read morecomforting because you're in a hotel... these guys had a bogo deal and boy I was happy when I opened the bag! Coconut soup, pad Thai with crispy pork, sweet potatoes, salad, and crispy chips with sweet and sour...oh my! Delicious Other side options available

Super random and hole in the wall, but so good! The lady there was nice and made sure to tell us…read morethe dumplings were really hot which they were!! But so plump and juicy and just overall 10/10 good dumpling

Shanghai Soup Dumplings is A MUST try if you're looking for authentic, super juicy soup dumplings!…read moreTheir xiao long baos are out of this world! Located inside Kam Man Market, it took over the spot that once was Lollipop Bubble Tea. It's a hole in the wall gem that had unexpectedly DELICIOUS dishes. We were shopping at Kam Man and decided to try their crab meat XLB and Chinese chive pockets. Both were sooo good, but I definitely liked the XLBs more! The chive pockets are great if you like veggies, chives especially. We ended up getting another order of crab meat XLBs, along with pan fried pork + shrimp dumplings. The lady helping us was very nice and super efficient. After ordering, our food was ready within minutes! Definitely come try the soup dumplings from here. Probably one of the best ones I've tried in MA and comes close to the XLBs I have had in Shanghai ;))

Great hot pot spot with fresh ingredients, rich broths, and fast, friendly service and clean space.read more

Growing up in Quincy, this has been my go to spot since middle school. The menu has expanded quite…read morea bit since its opening but my favorite and go to is still their Tom Yum noodle soup. Though not a Thai restaurant, their Tom Yum noodle soup is just the best. They let you choose the type of noodle you want which is really nice if you want to customize and have a preference for noodles. Other favorites I recommend from the menu are the fried oysters and the green tea smoothie. Wish I could recommend more since it's such a big menu but I keep sticking to the same things so I can't personally speak to them. Others have tried the rice dishes etc and liked them a lot as well so I really don't think you can go wrong.

Great option for noodle soups flavors. Small size restaurant seated around 20 people. Food and…read moreservice are fast and efficient. I've tried all of their soup choices. They all have unique delicious flavor. I love their original soup base one, smooth and soothing. Appetizer options are very variety as well. 10 out of 10.

The staff and food were amazing! I would definitely come back again the next time I'm in Boston!read more

I've been visiting this place for many years, sometimes quite regularly indeed. The soup never, and…read moreI mean never, disappoints. If you love soup, pay them a visit ASAP, even if it's a bit of a drive for you. The chili? Excellent. The chicken noodle? Sublime; it's mild yet flavorful, which is a tricky thing to pull off. They offer at least eight soups per day, so you'll always find something for you. The french rolls you get with your soup complete the meal; I shove my roll into the bowl, load it up with broth, and take a bite. Delicious! Where you have to be careful is with the other stuff they offer here. The store is loaded with other things like desserts, salads and sandwiches. These are hit-and-miss. The sandwiches are all pre-made, cold and frankly nothing special. They offer a spicy pasta salad that simply doesn't work. (I've never tried a spicy pasta dish that I liked.) The potato salad is fine. I've been told the tuna salad is okay. If you're in doubt, skip the other stuff and stick to the soup. The soup really IS the star of this place.

I went this place for lunch for the first time because it was conveniently located and I loved it!…read moreReasonable pricing and tasty food is really all I need in a lunch spot and it took them less than five minutes to take my order and get my food to me.

Small no frills restaurant, difficult to seat any parties larger than 4 and can fill up very…read morequickly. Probably the best hand pulled noodles I've had so far in Boston. The spicy fish fillets were good, however over breaded/fried and felt like I was eating more flour than fish at times.

Such a hidden gem mom-and-pop shop!Not many tables but not too busy. Came specifically for the…read morecumin lamb biang biang noodles. The noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and the lamb was very tender and flavorful. Huge bowl for $13 (enough for 2 servings for me), cash only fyi.

In this neck of the woods, good sandwich shops are few and far between. I absolutely love Cucina…read moreMia and everything i've tried. I appreciate the old lunch spot atmosphere and how it hasn't conformed to the new "hip" developments in quincy. It's a true OG spot your stomach & heart will always be happy with.

The food was so filling and delicious! We had lunch once and breakfast two times…read more We can't wait to go back! Everything is so fresh and you can taste the homemade and love in their food. I'm hooked on their sourdough toast. I had the traditional breakfast with eggs over bacon and home fries. The first time we had lunch chicken Parmesan and meatballs paninis. The restaurant is family owned and ran. Very friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. Great caramel iced coffee strong but very tasty. Closed on Sunday only but so worth checking it out. You're going to want to bring your family and friends.

Great food, great vibe, great service, great price. What more can one ask for? Oh yes, slightly…read moreeasier parking perhaps. That is the only thing that keeps me from going there more often. Authentic food and flavors. When asked about the Chinese text on menu, gentleman explained that while they are not ethnically Chinese or mixed, there is considerable presence of Chinese cuisine in Thailand, and the ingredients and flavors do overlap. What's special about this place is that they also offer offals such as livers - if you're not a fan, feel free to do without.

The food was absolutely amazing! We got such a variety of food, great portions and fair price…read more - Moo Deang and Moo Tod - huge portion even for the small, great flavor and very tender meat - chicken wings - crispy and came with a sweet and sour sauce - pork dumplings - perfectly fried - Khao Soy - very rich and flavorful sauce with a generous portion of beef (tendon as well) - good kick too Fair warning though, no fried rice/noodles on Monday. Would come again for sure! And there's plenty of street parking (2 hours until 6PM).