Weekday lunch visit to dip my toe in the water after some recent dreadful dinners here. I love…read moreKowloon when they're at their best, but too often they're mailing it in with reheats from the night before (recent spareribs) or long-held items (recent rice, egg rolls) that have become soggy and/or cold. -- Sweet and Sour Chicken (on a combo): Better than it's been. Good portion, fingers crispy, not fresh fresh, but semi-fresh with good chicken-to-batter ratio. Sweet and sour sauce served on the side was excellent: nice and sweet, with plenty of tang too, and even though sticky, not the dreaded gloppy fire engine red version served elsewhere. Overall, well above average. If hotter and fresher, elite. -- Pork Fried Rice (on the combo): Composition: excellent. Color: excellent. Flavor: excellent. Warmth and freshness: lacking in both. Obviously prepared a good while before I ordered it and sitting in a bin to be taken as needed, not cooked to order. -- Egg Roll (add-on to the combo): Good fillings but gummy shell. No crispness. Not much warmth. I keep asking for fresh and they promise fresh, but they lie. Decent flavor, and some shrimp were involved, so at least average. But when Kowloon decides to put the effort in or when timing is on your side, these are among the best in the business. But on this day-- because they didn't and it wasn't-- merely average. -- Spare Ribs (add-on to the combo): These were somewhat warm, somewhat meaty, and more than somewhat flavorful. A little above average. Everything came much quicker to the table than cooking from scratch would allow, so the precooked concept is still in play. Still a decent lunch, and with a great visual backdrop, but it could be so much better. And at their prices, it SHOULD be better.

I haven't eaten there in years . Since supposed to be closing and I heard people talk about the…read moreegg rolls. I wanted an egg roll. I visited while in Cambridge for errand. First impressions was ... wow a large place and crowded on a Sunday for lunchtime. I figured this must be good food... big wrong . I was surprised and not wowed when viewing the lunch special menu... high prices for entree , then add more money to add on an appetizer side , to add on to add an egg roll... vs.. all together as a lunch combo ? 7.25 for a single egg roll ... this was clearly a price gouging. Then an appetizer of bone in ribs was 24.95. Placed order and food arrived in minutes... so all the food was re heated. I was very disappointed, cold rice, egg roll cold and looked not home made or if it was ... reheated , cold. Ingredients in egg roll were just ok... certainly not worth 7.25. The bone in ribs was a total rape job. I should have sent back as reheated to point of cremation... top two ribs were cold and edible, the kitchen was shrewd and deceptive as put or hid the dog bone quality cremated ribs on the bottom of pile... I would have sent back had I did a forensic analysis of the ribs on bottom of pile... 24.95 paid for those still bothers me days later writing this review. I feel violated. I paid cash or had I used AMEX, I would have submitted a dispute of charge for the credit card expense . Place way over rated and serving that quality is an embarrassment. Someone had warned me that they reheat the food most of time, but when cooked fresh then it is edible. I will never return as owner must be mailing it in til they bulldoze the place soon for the new apartment buildings or development planned... Better quality Chinese elsewhere in Cambridge... I feel ripped off bad. I'll stay away... maybe only the bar patrons get the reheated cold food as the restaurant was crowded? Maybe nothing or better options in Saugus than this Burger King of Chinese food type food served in massive size Burger King atmosphere, however with San Francisco prices. Holy Prices here Batman !

Shoyu is one of our absolute favorite places to get take out. Hands down the BEST Chinese food and…read moresushi we have ever had. The food always tastes so fresh and flavorful, the staff is always so friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is so welcoming! It is a beautiful restaurant to dine in, and the take out is assembled quickly and doesn't get gross in the travel back home. We look forward to our Shoyu nights!

Great place for Chinese food and sushi with strong cocktails! You can't go wrong with ordering…read moreanything. Would recommend to order: Crab rangoon Queen's maki Salmon/scallop nigiri Salt & pepper shrimp Peking ravioli

One of the BEST Thai restaurants in Boston. Love that I don't have to drive into the city, there is…read morea spacious parking lot, and the folks inside are always speedy and friendly. The food is spicy, delicious, and flavorful every time. Everything is fantastic and I've yet to taste a dish that I wouldn't get again. Things I've gotten: -Larb - quintessential, can't go wrong. -Thai Saap Pork Ribs Soup: SO GOOD. Sour and spicy (you can adjust the heat). It was perfect during the cold winter. The ribs were very tender and the broth was full of flavor. -Pad Thai - again, can't go wrong. -Wonton Soup - some of the best I've had. The broth was deliciously savory and so much tastier than the bland versions you get from most Chinese places. -Pad See Ew - also fantastic. -Rad Nah - appreciated that they packed the noodles separately so I could assemble the dish fresh. No soggy noodles. -Ka Prow Crispy Pork - by the time I got it home, it wasn't very crispy anymore but it didn't matter because the flavor was fantastic. -Crispy Chicken Basil - same thing, not too crispy but still delicious. Restaurant decor looks comfortable and there are a decent amount of tables inside. I haven't made the effort to eat onsite yet, but looking forward to doing that at some point because I definitely want to try their whole fish. It looks amazing! Can totally understand why some people would be intimidated by the location and look from outside, but looks can be deceiving! Absolutely worth the drive.

This place used to be the adult store but I think it moved to the back. Decent parking around since…read morea small lot. Its small inside with tables for dine in. 4/5 drunken noodles was spicy and delicious. Arived fresh and hot. This was lunch portion so assuming its smaller sized. Think there was only one cook so things bit slower but fresh cook to order. 4/5 fighting fish roll was decent. Crunchy tofu skin exterior and packed with flavors of pork, crab and shrimp. Juicy and hot inside, good flavor and texture. 3.5 siam fried rice was decent and flavored well but just wasn't distinguishing itself enough. Service was decent, it was one guy doing waiter and cashier. He was back and forth and sometimes waiting inside kitchen. Overall will come again since location has decent parking and reasonable prices and good thai food. I like their specials menu which I assume rotates.

Great food and very willing to accommodate my gluten free allergy. I usually stick with the sushi…read moreand that doesn't disappoint. They use to have live jazz on the weekends. I miss that.

Came here for a quick and tasty lunch…read more We started with the fried calamari. It was delicious! Highly recommend if you are looking for an appetizer. We had the pepper chicken and general tso chicken. Both were delicious and just the right portion for a lunch meal. Service was prompt and flawless. The ambiance of the place is super cool. It's definitely a hoping place later in the day. 4 stars for the overall price for lunch food. It was high. Though it was delicious. Normally price doesn't impact but given high cost it did on this one.

I decided to stop by for lunch while I was in the area upon the recommendation of friends who grew…read moreup in the area. I was definitely not disappointed! The inside of the shop is clean and the staff was friendly and helpful when we were deciding on our orders. The shop is small with only a handful of tables and booths, but thankfully we were able to snag one without having to wait. I decided to get the S6 banh mi and a Thai tea. You have the option to order each of the banh mi spicy (adds peppers) or not spicy - I opted for the spicy version. The banh mi was PHENOMENAL - definitely up there with the best I've had in MA. The bread was the perfect texture with a crunch but not too hard and the filling was exactly as I would want my banh mi to taste. I wish I lived closer to Cafe Bayon so I could order from here regularly!

Food is fresh & very flavorful…read more Service is friendly & ambience is inviting & super clean.

Was here for a small birthday gathering with friends during weekdays, we had such a great time! The…read morefood was amazing, the staff were welcoming and super friendly, and they even surprised us with birthday shots Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

District Kitchen had been on my list to try for a while. The dining area is spacious and modern,…read morewith a menu that has a lot of good options. The pork soup dumplings were definitely my favorite! My lunch combo was $18, and portion size was pretty decent, with leftovers. Service was quick and friendly. Nothing stood out to me or blew my mind, but still a place I'd return to.

Good sushi, great boneless ribs, solid edamame, and some of the worst fried rice I've ever had. Got…read moretakeout from here for the first time and am cautiously optimistic. Only one thing wasn't good so I'm tempted to go back and try more options. A bit pricey but large portions, so it evened out. 3.75* but will give 4 with benefit of the doubt on the other menu items.

We have been coming here for years, always had a great experience with staff and the food was…read morealways delicious. But i have to say, after our visit this Friday evening (4/17) we were EXTREMELY disappointed in the service and food. Firstly, our server sat us (party of 5 + baby) and took our order without writing it down. 3 of the people in our party received their meals in a decent amount of time, my wife and I sat their for another 20 minutes waiting for our burgers. I also ordered a side of broccoli as well. We asked the server to check on the status of our other meals. A runner came out maybe 5 minutes later and finally brought out out our burgers. I asked the runner about my broccoli and he said he'd look into it. The server then came out and said, "Oh, I wasn't sure if you still wanted that?" I said to her well, yeah, I did order it. The broccoli came out shortly after. Our burgers were very bland with almost no spice/flavor and undercooked. The fries were salty and soggy. The rest of our party was already done with their meals. By the time we received our burgers, my wife and I had to rush our meals and take some things home. Again, it's a shame because whenever we wanted a low key dinner with good food and service we'd go to K-Pub. After this experience, I dont think we'll be coming back anytime soon.

We decided to go all in and experience the 14-course fully blind tasting menu at Nightshade Noodle…read moreBar--and overall, it was a really memorable night. From the start, the experience shines. The service was excellent: attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without feeling overbearing. The ambiance carries a really fun New Orleans-inspired flair--lively, energetic, and unique. It sets the tone for something special. I also loved how the blind tasting pushed me out of my comfort zone--I got to try several things for the first time, which is always exciting. The standout dish for me was the kabocha squash bột chiên. The duck tongue was exceptional with the acidic crunchy carrots with a delicious and spicy fish sauce. It truly hit all five senses--tangy, sweet, spicy, savory, and full of umami. It was one of those dishes that just keeps unfolding as you eat it. A close second was the sweet coconut sticky rice with pork floss--honestly incredible. It was so good I found myself scraping and practically drinking every last bit off the plate. Another highlight was trying chilled Portuguese percebes for the first time. Super interesting texture and flavor. While the heavy black pepper lime sauce wasn't my favorite it was something that I'd definitely love to have again. Experiences like that make it easy to see why this place has received so much recognition. That said, there were a few things that held the experience back for me. The music felt a bit off--louder than expected and not quite matching the vibe--but that's something I could look past. The bigger issue was the overall seasoning across the menu. Many of the dishes leaned very salty and rich. By around courses 10-11, I started to hit real flavor fatigue. The biggest miss of the night was the shredded cabbage salad that was presented as a palate cleanser around that same point in the meal. I was genuinely excited for something bright, acidic, and refreshing to reset after all the richness--but instead, it ended up being the saltiest dish of the night, which made it feel like a missed opportunity. The fish sauce or whatever salty component was super over bearing. Dessert followed a similar pattern. While not bad by any means, the two desserts leaned quite sweet, and the final course--a salted caramel mousse--again brought a strong salty note. At that point, I was really hoping for something lighter or more refreshing to close things out. Overall, I think Nightshade is a really cool restaurant with a great vibe and a lot of creativity. I'd definitely recommend it--but personally, I'd suggest going with the 9-course tasting menu instead of the 14. A shorter format would likely keep the experience more balanced and prevent that flavor fatigue. It is also a significant investment--our experience came out to around $800 for the 3 of us--which naturally raises expectations and really the only reason I felt compelled to write such a detailed review. With just a bit more balance, especially incorporating more bright, acidic, or lighter elements throughout the experience, could match the level of creativity and become truly exceptional. NOTE: photos not in the order it was served

I have been dining at Nightshade Noodle Bar since they opened. The food is spectacular and will…read moreexcite your tastebuds. 7 9 14 course blind tasting menu. The drink program is also top shelf. Make a reservation asap!

I hadn't been to Oye's in a while but stopped in for lunch not long ago. The experience was wildly…read moredifferent from the last time. I don't know if it was the pandemic, but the quality of everything is worse. I was surprised that they don't even offer chopsticks anymore. It's almost like they've given up. The food certainly tasted that way. It's a real shame because it used to be very good. Revising my four star review down to one star.

FYI: Crab Rangoon really slaps + feels authentic, also -- buttery, crisp, caloric, savory.read more

Both take out and eat in options are great. I especially love the curry options, which have a depth…read moreand complexity of flavor while still being approachable. The Thai Pancake is fluffy and chewy and I always want to order several servings! The Pad Thai was ok, but not as special as the other dishes. Service is great and the space is welcoming. Looking forward to trying more!

I think the Thai food here is excellent, especially curries, drunken noodles and crispy style basil…read moredishes. Sushi is not great. The issue is service. They seem to be running this place with 1 cook, 1-2 waitress and 1 bartender. Last time we sat for a half hour waiting to even be acknowledged. The people next to us left. As we were about to leave someone finally came and took our order. If they hire a few more people, this place could be great.