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    Adina S.

    I ordered pickup from Lotus Test Kitchen on GrubHub. It's pretty conveniently located downtown, not too far from my office, so big win. I don't have too much to say in terms of service, since I just grabbed my food to go, but I was pleased that it was ready on time. The interior seemed pretty clean, decent for a casual spot. In terms of food, I thought the Spicy Korean BBQ Beef Bowl and Bao Bao were both solid, but nothing out of this world. The bun itself was a bit denser than I'd prefer. Generally, I'm more so a fan of "authentic" than "fusion," but I can't fault them for that. The bowl felt pretty healthy, so I'd consider ordering it again.

    Grilled Shrimp Teriyaki Bowl
    Ellie C.

    This is the perfect spot for when you're craving both fast casual bowl food and Asian sauce flavors. I got the beef bulgogi bowl and it was a delicious filling portion perfect for a hearty lunch. I ordered delivery on a weekday before noon and my food was prepared quickly and on its way to me within ten minutes. This isn't really a dine-in place, but they've nailed their takeout flow.

    Adrienne N.

    The portions were HUGE! I would highly recommend and the servers are super nice. There aren't that many seats inside so be prepared to eat elsewhere, but the food was pretty solid. I love the concept of fast cooked Asian food and prices were affordable for Boston!

    Beef Bulgogi Bowl
    James S.

    Food: 1 bowl is very filling. They make everything to order so you know what you're getting is really fresh. Service: fast. I came during lunch hours and there was a crowd inside. I walked out with my food within 10 minutes which is great. Ambiance: small hole in the wall place. You can eat inside, but i prefer to eat elsewhere. Overall: I'll definitely come back to try the other bowls.

    Braised pork belly with noodles. Yum!
    Daniel I.

    Amazing pork belly bowl and lemongrass chicken bowl. Will certainly return quite often to try all of the dishes on the menu. What a great find in my neighborhood!

    Tofu Teriyaki Bowl
    Daniel C.

    Ordered teriyaki tofu bowls and the tofu was rubbery, the noodles were fine, the juxtaposition of Kale with the hot noodles was a little odd. Given many of the prior good reviews this may have been an off night. I hope.

    Beef Bulgogi Bowl

    The beef bulgogi bowl is actually very good. My only complaint is for $15.99 the meat to rice/veggie ratio is off. I have basically a whole bowl of veggies and rice left with no meat to go with it.

    Fud

    This was really good food! I honestly can't remember the name of what I ordered however the people working absolutely helped me order something that I'd like! Nice and hot food with a splash of spicy, so delicious! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They also serve boba drinks! 10/10 would recommend & would go again!

    Rafael P.

    We grabbed these bowls before heading on our train back to NYC, and it was lowkey one of the (if not THE) best thing we ate during our trip? Service/ambiance: There were 2 other people in the store with us, so we only waited around 10 minutes for the food to be made after ordering. Considering it seems like they cooked and assembled it on the spot that was nice! It's a lowkey spot with some bar-style seating so I think it'd be great for a quick, casual bite. Food: The bowl with chicken definitely had more meat than the bulgogi bowl - so note that in case you're trying to get the most food! Loved the mix of veggies with rice and meat. It felt like a well balanced meal with a lot of flavor! The portion for the price was definitely good - it made me wish we had similar offerings in NYC (if you know of something similar let me know!!!)

    Plastic bits in my smoothie.
    Kevin L.

    The good: 1) food was tasty and portions are generous with the bowl. Can't go wrong with any of the meats or sauces. The rice, noodles and salad were all great options too. 2) drinks were tasty! I tried the passion fruit, dragon berry, and watermelon smoothie (disclaimer with this one later) The bad: 1) Parking is near impossible around this area, so if you're picking up I would recommend walking or you could try double parking on one side of the street. 2) The Baos only had a few slivers of meat, not worth it - I would get the bowls instead. The buns were fluffy and warm, but not freshly made. 3) my watermelon smoothie had grinded plastic bits. I'm not sure how they got in there but initially I thought they were seeds, so I ate them. But after finishing 75% of my smoothie I spit out the hard pieces and they were in fact plastic. I called and was able to get a refund but plastic in my smoothie... really? They're carcinogenic. Despite the unfortunate things with my order, I will still give them a try. The bowls were good and are a great option for lunch

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    Kelly Z.

    I like their extensive menu and choice to customize everything! The staff is friendly and the interior is clean and peaceful. They only have a few seats on the side for dine in but they're normally a to go/pick up restaurant. I came for the bao baos, but they were super disappointing. Beef Bulgogi Bowl - 10/10 This was surprisingly amazing! I got the noodles instead of the rice and the noodles is like soy sauce lo mein, super tasty. They cook all the meats on spot for the bowls, the bulgogi was hot and tender when I got it! The noodles were hot and fresh as well! I can taste that the beef was marinated well and it has a nice caramelization on it. Generous portion of meat to vegetables to noodle ratio. Pork Belly Bao Bao - 3/10 Very very bad. I was super underwhelmed! The porkbelly was dry and flavor less, seems like it was cooked beforehand because it wasn't as hot as my bulgogi beef. Super big bun, lots of Romain lettuce flying around and a small piece of pork belly. The sriracha aioli that came on the side was very peppery, not good. Lotus milk green tea - 8/10 Refreshing and a clear green tea taste. Not too sweet, doesn't taste sweet at all actually. The white pearls were perfectly cooked, nice and chewy and not to sweet as well. Standard boba drink, but I'd get boba somewhere else.

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    The ramen here is amazing - rich broth, tender noodles, and fresh toppings. The portion was big enough to take some home

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    4.0
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    We dined at RUKA when we first checked into our hotel in Boston. It was adjacent to our hotel so it…read morewas super convenient as we were tired and hungry after a long flight. This place is popping! Even though it was later in the evening, the restaurant was still really full. However we didn't have to wait too long to get seated. I loved the decor in here, such neat details and even a column with a dragon on it! So cool. It's a dark restaurant so it was hard to read the menu, but otherwise, it's a very cool vibe here and feels very lounge-y. Our server was awesome, he was friendly and explained the restaurant style to us - it's like tapas, you order a few items to share and recommended 2 - 3 items per person would be sufficient. It was only 2 of us and we shared 3 items total, and that was more than enough. We apparently arrived so late that our server informed us that we only had a short time before the kitchen was closing for the night. But he said that he would return before the kitchen closed in case we wanted to order additional menu items. We were intrigued by the Japanese/Peruvian fusion menu and tried a few things: Kuromitsu Brussel Sprouts Spicy Salmon Fritas Bo Bo Chicken I was most excited about the Bo Bo Chicken a it had a sichuan chili oil and I love spicy, but it was not spicy at all (to me). But the flavor was really good. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts. I loved the char on them and the ginger black honey on it was so good. I don't eat salmon, but my friend said the Salmon Fritas was great and really enjoyed them. I would say this was the best meal we had on our trip!

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    The Silk

    3.9
    (23 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Ordered takeout on a rainy day from The Silk and did not regret it. I got the chicken noodles…read more(street style), chicken manchurian, and cauliflower manchurian - fantastic food! I got everything mild with sauces on the side and that was definitely the way to go. The chicken manchurian is quite hot/spicy even at the mild level so I was glad about the mild selection.

    I had really been looking forward to trying this place and was finally able to on Valentines Day…read more The decoration was adorable and I'm pretty sure they were booked out for the evening. There was a great singer, pianist, and sax player to really set the mood. They were super fun, especially when a couple got engaged! To start, I got their ginger martini and while my friend went with a Do-er neat (not a whiskey drinker myself, lol). He tried to order 2 of their beers but they were out of both. My drink came after 15 mins and then we had to remind the waiter about his whiskey. That took another 10. We started with the chicken bao buns and the samosas. Both spectacular! My only complaint is the little size for the samosa size. For our mains we got the short rib and the white butter chicken. The butter chicken could've used a bit more chicken for the price and was frankly a bit tough. The sauce was great. The short rib was flavorful and packed the perfect punch. Dipping the garlic naan in both sauces was my fav part!! Overall an ok experience. I want to give the restaurant grace because it was very packed but service was poor. I think we had 4 different staff members help us total which probably led to lots of miscommunication.

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    4.2
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    Toro is Boston Southend's classic! The food was incredible! I love the street corn!! The service…read morewas amazing--our server was attentive despite how busy it was. We also tried the gambas and the tortilla, and everything was seasoned to perfection. Can't wait to come back!! We came during lunch so although it was busy, it was doable! This place is fully packed after work hours!

    The food here was exceptional. We came on a Thursday, and it was already getting packed. I highly…read morerecommend reservations whenever possible. We ordered an order of the patatas bravas, paella, fried octopus (daily special), and the empanada. The fried octopus was insanely tender; I've never had octopus that soft, and it tasted like calamari. The empanada was crispy and flavorful, served with a wonderful sauce. Paella was delicious, with a great sausage included. My biggest gripe was the patatas bravas. We did order it "brava bomb" style, and I feel like it not bad, but it took away from the crispy texture that you would normally expect from patatas bravas. However, the pork belly that is included in this "brava bomb" was insanely crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I did have to knock the reviews down a bit based off the restaurant's lack of cleanliness. We saw 2 bugs during our meal: one small ladybug, and another huge fly the size of my thumb. I wished I had left room for dessert though, but absolutely loved the food and service here. But next time, I will make a reservation and request to sit a little further away from the door and the bugs.

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