Probably had the worst seats in the restaurant. Right near the aisle where everyone walks to and…read morefrom the restaurant. Other than that, the food was outstanding. Had Basil Fried Rice, Hunan Chicken, and Cilantro beef. All were excellent! Will definitely go again and hope to get a better situated table.

I gave this restaurant a try, but in hindsight, I should have been more cautious about a…read moremulti-regional Asian restaurant attempting to cover several cuisines rather than focusing on the owers origins at best. I ordered the basil chicken and shrimp basil fried rice, and unfortunately, both dishes were disappointingly bland. The basil was barely noticeable, and the rice and chicken lacked the aromatic spices, savory depth, and balance of Thai flavors I would expect from these dishes. Admittedly, I probably should have gone to a Thai restaurant, where basil-forward dishes are more likely to showcase what makes them so distinctive--the fragrance of fresh basil, layers of seasoning, and sauces that bring everything together. What I find disappointing is when Asian dishes are watered down to the point that they lose the character of the cuisine that inspired them. One of the great pleasures of Asian cuisine is its incredible diversity and depth of flavor--the herbs, spices, sauces, aromas, and traditions that give each cuisine its own identity and, most importantly, its taste of home. Unfortunately, these dishes simply didn't deliver that experience, nor peppercorn!

I've come here several times and had a wonderful meal every time - definitely a hidden gem! Located…read morein an awkward spot, there is plenty of parking and the entrance is pretty clear. Space is small but homey - a little drafty by the door though so if you come during the winter, try to sit away! The menu has a great selection of dishes from appetizers to sharables to entrees. I highly recommend the full fish - fried and delicious. The hot pot soup is also super flavorful and great to split with a friend. Their papaya salad is also EXTREMELY spicy, be warned! Overall, I happily will return to this spot whenever craving Thai food. Good portions, friendly staff, and tasty food!

Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is a small restaurant located in an industrial area near Encore Resort…read more Despite its modest size, the restaurant is cozy and air-conditioned, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal even on a hot day. We started with the pork jowls appetizer. They were flavorful on their own, but the accompanying dipping sauce added an extra layer of bold flavor for those who want it. For our main dishes, we ordered the Tom Yum noodle soup with chicken and the Pad See Ew at a medium spice level. Both dishes were delicious and perfectly seasoned. A word of caution: their spice levels are definitely on an authentic Thai or Asian scale. If you're accustomed to typical American spice levels, medium here may feel quite hot. I love spicy food, so the medium level provided a great balance of heat and chili flavor. My husband, however, found it too spicy. The Tum Yum noodle soup featured a rich, savory broth with just the right amount of sourness. While I really enjoyed the dish, I noticed that many of the noodles were broken into shorter strands. We also shared the Thai Chili Fish, which came with two large deep-fried fish fillets and a generous bowl of sweet and savory chili sauce. The sauce reminded me of sweet-and-sour sauce but with a stronger chili kick. The flavors were fantastic, although the presentation could have been better. The host/servers consisted of just two people, but both were friendly and welcoming. The woman serving us was especially funny and entertaining, which added to the overall experience. Overall, I had a great meal and would definitely return whenever I'm in Boston. There are several other dishes on the menu that I'm eager to try.

I enjoyed the sushi at Karma. The Kobe roll (wagyu beef with truffle) was one of their speciality…read morerolls and it was delicious. Their spicy tuna was also very good. The chicken pad thai was portioned nicely and had great flavor. I was impressed to see how extensive the menu was and will be back again!

I've been here before for Chinese and the food is really good. Decided to swing by for sushi at the…read morelast minute, as our intention was to drive 30 minutes further for good sushi. They didn't disappoint us. All the rolls were great, good sized, didn't fall apart - not sure what else could have been missing. Ah yes, for those that don't mind sauce, they didn't overdo it on their special rolls. Shout out to Elisa, our waitress, attentive and friendly.

Came here for Nik's birthday and we got the golden honey boneless spare ribs and grand sushi and…read moresashimi platter to share between 3 adults. It was very grand and decadent. The spare ribs were tasty and I think they had some truffle oil. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh. The chefs provided 3-6 pieces of sashimi/sushi/nigiri of each type of fish so we could do our own tasty menu together. Our sushi boat came with the seared hamachi make + caviar roll which was really good. I would definitly order that again. The prices can be expensive, but the sushi is fresh and worth it for special occassions!

I was greeted with a smile. I sat at the bar. I enjoyed the volcano roll, although it wasn't the…read moresize I'm used to. It was very good. Potstickers were great. Beautiful decor.

Gem in Danvers right off the highway. Fresh and flavorful sushi (speciality maki rolls were the…read morestar), solid Chinese appetizers, attentive service and cozy space. The restaurant and parking is small but tables turn pretty quickly, even on a Friday night. Drinks and soups were good and the freshly fried cheese wontons were really tasty. We got the sushi deluxe and true love roll which was a nice way to try different bites. Will definitely be back - next time we'll get a few specialty maki rolls, their flavor and texture combos are stellar.

Blu Karma is my favorite restaurant in Danvers! The staff is incredibly friendly and runs a tight…read moreship. The seating situation is pretty small which can mean long waits but the takeout is just as good. When the weather is nice, the outdoor seating is comfortable too. My favorite dishes at Blu Karma are the shrimp chow foon or any of the sushi rolls. I've had a few alcoholic drinks there which have been colorful and yummy. I always look forward to going or getting takeout!

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 good, fresh, spice level and aroma also right. Not…read morebusy at all, service was also good.

Too Hot is the sister restaurant of Noah's Kitchen in Brookline, which is one of our favorites!…read moreWe've been eyeing this place to try for a while but they were closed for more than half the year due to a water pipe issue and renovations, so we're happy that they finally were able to open back up in September. They're located in Harvard Sq., right by the Gyu-kaku. We did walk-in around 6pm, which was perfect because we got a table for 2 immediately without reservations. Definitely recommend making a reservation though because on our way out, there was a whole line waiting for tables that went almost out of the door haha. We took a while to figure out what we wanted to try but ended up ordering the following dishes: - dry tossed handmade wontons (8) - signature "strange-flavor" bang bang chicken (basically cold chili oil chicken) - Yunnan-style spicy chicken - Kung pao lava tofu - must-try twice cooked pork belly with crispy rice - 2 rice - 2 Diet Coke Bang bang chicken was not what we thought it would be. It was pretty much cold chili oil chicken dish. It was okay. I'm pretty sure they also have this at Noah's. Kung pao tofu is one of our favorites to order whenever we eat at Noah's Kitchen & this was exactly the same dish. Highly recommend if you like tofu!! It's really delicious. Dry tossed wontons were just okay. Seems like the filling is all minced and like eating a meatball. Not the same as Cantonese wontons. Not spicy. I wished the Yunnan style spicy chicken was spicier. It was very mild to me. I ended up crushing all the peppers in the dish with the spoon to try to make it taste spicier but didn't really help. I did like the chicken though! It was cooked perfectly & not dry at all. I was just expecting it to be spicy & it wasn't for me. The twice cooked pork belly with crispy rice was nice. I liked the thinly sliced potatoes... really addictive to eat. Great flavor. I just wished that the pork belly wasn't so fatty and they gave some leaner pieces. Overall, our dining experience at Too Hot was very similar to Noah's Kitchen. I felt like it was the same type of food & they had many similar dishes on their menu, just named slightly different. I recognized many of the staff members! Food is solid & really great if you're looking for Chinese food in the area. I'm still struggling to find Chinese food in Boston that is actually spicy but that could just be my spice tolerance! They do flavors well though at both Too Hot & Noah's Kitchen, so will for sure be back. Parking: can be a pain but there's 2 hr meter parking (pay until 8pm) on Mount Auburn St.

We came here for a gathering with friends on a Friday night, and the place was absolutely packed…read more Luckily, we had a reservation, although our group still had to split between tables. It was our first time here, and the first thing that stood out was the price. We thought Seattle was expensive, but this was on another level. The food came out hot and at a reasonable pace, but unfortunately, the taste just wasn't there for us. The fried pork was especially disappointing because it was very chewy. The one highlight was the fried mushrooms, which we really enjoyed. Overall, for the price and the food quality, it just didn't feel worth it. Probably won't be back.

I have yet to order takeout from Kinn but they always have a booth at Stoneham's town day and other…read moreStoneham events such as the craft fairs in the summer and at the holidays. Today was town day in Stoneham and they had there booth! They had Thai fried chicken, spring rolls, burrtios and some pad Thai. I always get crab Rangoons and they are consistently delicious. Back in the summer at the craft faire I got spring rolls which were yummy and would get again. I want to try their pad Thai as I'm sure it's delicious. The staff at the event booths are always friendly.

Solid curry take out with friendly service in a small warm space. Took about 10 mins for my order…read moreto be ready on a weekday night. Curry had a little kick and warmed belly on a cold winter night.

Best fried rice I have ever had. They use fresh delicious veggies and I have had several terrific…read moremeals here. The only issue I have is that I keep coming back to the same few menu items because they are so good! Also, this place is open for lunch. It is only closed on Tuesdays.

We some videos on social media about this place and decided to give it a try. I'm glad that we made…read morea reservation as the place is not very large and it was very busy. The had free parking available. Our server took our drink order and provided us with a menu as soon as we sat down. My drink was strong and it tasted ok. For an appetizer we went with the wings. We asked for spicy but they weren't very spicy. They were seasoned nicely and were crispy. For my main course, I went with shrimp pad thai. It was good pad thai but after seeing my Hanoi Bone in, I would have to come to try that dish. I love the overall decor of this place. It makes sense why many videos have popped up recently on social media.

FYI: as you approach you'll see just the Inn. Theres a sign for "lakeside room" we used to get to…read morethe tavern. The reviews made it sound like a dive bar, which is far from the truth. It's a totally fine interior, dont be afraid to bring the kids. We went based on the pictures of the outdoor space and steak tips. Both of those were great. My wife got a burger with no bun and they provided lettuce big enough for her to do a wrap. She loved that and the sweet potato fries. Service was also perfect. It was super slow, so maybe like all places things suffer when busy, but we will be back next time we see a movie at Jordans.

I found myself in familiar territory and surroundings when I returned stay the Lakeview Inn hotel…read morefor a night, away from metro Boston in early May 2025. I arrived here via uber and decided to have dinner at the hotel's main restaurant, the Lakeside Tavern. This Yelp review is for the restaurant only and not the hotel. I arrived here around 9:30pm. I opted to get dinner here first before checking into the hotel for the night. The service that night I was here was crazy slow. They had loud live band music and the vibe here was generally an older crowd on a Thursday evening in May 2025. I found a seat next to the bar near the kitchen and after 15 minutes of waiting for someone to take my order, I walked to the cash register and waited for someone to arrive. I ended up getting one of their signature meals for the evening and that was that. Since it was close to 10pm that evening, the music was winding down. I ended up waiting about 20 minutes for my food to arrive. It came in a takeout container with a plastic bag. I would have gotten something at Boston, Logan International Airport, but it was after 8 PM when I arrived and nothing in the terminal was open for me. With that said, I was happy that the Lakeside Tavern was open for anybody and everybody who was wanting to be there. For lunch, dinner, or just hang out and listen to live music with adult beverages. For me, though, I just need dinner after a long day of travel to Boston from Honolulu. I was glad that they were until 10 PM, otherwise I would have took an Uber to see what was around at the time near the hotel that serve food. The overall experience at the lakeside Tavern here in Wakefield, Massachusetts was typically OK, although I was starving and wanted quicker service that night. While the service was very slow, it was nice to partake in the live music that night. The ambiance was chill and friendly. The service was friendly and welcoming too. For the most part though, the experience here was pretty good and most likely will come back again get my troubles permit me to do so. I'll try to get here as quick as I can, but then again their travel is normally the same as it was 10 years ago. The restaurant itself was very clean, although it was dark enough to wear I can't see much. I just was glad that this restaurant at the hotel I was staying at for the night was open and grateful that they were still serving food while I was there. If you decide to stay at this hotel, consider dining in the Lakeside tavern because it is basically on property. You don't need to go elsewhere for your meals if you don't need to. If you're lazy like me, this restaurant is your best bet if you're staying at the hotel. Definitely recommended if you are one of those people who just don't wanna leave the hotel for some reason if you're staying here at the Lakeside inn in Wakefield Massachusetts. The Lakeside Tavern is located inside the Lakeside Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts. As soon as you enter the lobby, the entrance to the restaurant is on your left. Can't miss it. It is physically located at 595 North Avenue in Wakefield. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a generous and huge parking lot for anybody and everybody who wishes to come here to stay or dine. Or both. Please share the parking spaces with a few other commercial retailers in the vicinity. There is a bank nearby, if you need cash. There is actually public transportation service to and from the hotel into Boston. I did not know this until my most recent trip here and decided to save a little bit of money and ride the local bus service into downtown Boston from Wakefield. It was pretty cool. Don't recommend it if you are traveling in the evening and don't know where you are if you are a tourist. So yes, there is public transportation options to and from the hotel, and they will depend on your original destination, whether it is the Amtrak station or Boston Logan international airport in Boston. And with that said, they have a limited menu, so be prepared for anything they have. The prices here were decent for any restaurant in the area. But if you're desperate and hungry, it's kind of worth it, especially when you're staying at the hotel for the night and you're starving. Which is what my situation was at the time. It was a quick stop for dinner that ended up being something other than quick. But if you like the loud live music to decompress after a nice day of traveling or a hard day at the office, consider coming to the lakeside Tavern for a good meal and to decompress. I'm sure they have alcohol service here, but I did not want to drink so late at night. 3.5 stars for the overall experience, mostly for the slower than normal service. But it is pretty good 5.0 stars for the location, because I was staying here. Support local! C+