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    3.9 (48 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Dandan noodles with tofu
    Hussain L.

    Upscale intimate ambiance in this nice yet casual Central Square restaurant. The food was beautifully presented. The monkey wings were good, but I expected more flavor than they delivered. I do not recommend the ribeye beef bao bun, they were okay. The Dan Dan noodles were excellent, highly recommend! It was the special of the night.

    Journey to the West
    Adina S.

    Shojo is a solid spot in Central Square. The vibes are chill, with dim lighting and funky graffiti on the walls. We sat at the bar and just had drinks. The drinks were pretty typical - plenty of cocktail options as well as other drinks. Service was solid and we got our drinks in a reasonable timeframe. In terms of food, the menu options looked to mostly be fusion, which isn't as much of my taste, but it looked decent. I'm not sure I'd bother going for dinner, since there are plenty of other options for Asian around, but it's a good place if you're looking for an easy drink/bite.

    Alyssa C.

    Chill place to just hang out and grab a drink, cute bar and nice vibes. We watched part of a celtics game here. Not a sports bar per se but they do have games playing. The ca phe martini (their espresso martini) was delicious. I wish every version was made with condensed milk and cinnamon. The muy thai was great also. Duck fat fries were solid.

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    Yickhong L.

    This fusion place was decent but nothing really stood out for me. The burger was different with the bao bun which was unexpected. The banh mi was of decent size. The flavor was decent. This wood be a good place to bring dates as it's pretty casual.

    Fragrant Beef Curry Mazemen
    Regina L.

    Nice Asian fusion place in central square, they were able to quickly accommodate the large party I was in. The food was a nice twist on classic Asian cuisine, but be ready to pay Boston-level prices for everything! They have a lot of shareable, so it would be nice to come with a group. I also enjoyed how unique their drinks were (but again, Boston-level pricing). I can always count on Shojo for a nice, after work dinner!

    Eunice F.

    Wow! What a great discovery! We had just been to Central Square Theatre for a matinee and happened to stop in spontaneously for an early dinner. How lucky were we? We sat at the bar and had an excellent bartender take our order, which arrived in a timely fashion. Then we met the bar manager and engaged in a great conversation. The ambiance and the food were a great discovery.

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    Tebbe D.

    The three of us , all friends went here on a Sunday night to find the food selection to be a Spectrum of Asian, mostly Vietnamese and Thai dishes. The dumplings were to die for the crab. Fried rice was delish! Beef spareribs not so much the happy beef, spring rolls, meh! unique flavors very unique. The staff was very helpful and very attentive, but I don't think we'll ever come back.

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    Della S.

    I haven't tried their other locations yet, but had a positive first impression at this location. We ordered the famous nhau platter ($19), Viet Cajun fried catfish ($20), and the Shojonator burger ($12) with a side of duck fat fries ($5). The food seems to be in smaller portions which would be nice to snack on alongside some drinks. The famous nhau platter had an assortment of dried proteins along with green mango and some peanuts. It was fun being able to try chicken jerky, beef jerky, and dried squid with a seasoning/flavor profile that I do not encounter on a regular basis. However, I felt that the dish overall was a bit underwhelming and the peanuts were a little dry. The Shojonator was tiny but had a really nice char on the patty. The bacon on the burger was dripping with fat and all the flavors complemented each other well. The side of fries was a very large portion and they were satisfyingly crispy, although a little underseasoned and a bit too greasy for me. The Viet Cajun fried catfish had a really umami seasoning to it and the fish paired nicely with the refreshing mango salad. Aside from the massive portion of fries, the prices seem a bit high for the amount of food you get.

    Dk Chicken Lemongrass dish
    Chirag P.

    Decor and service are top notch. I didn't have any cocktails at this location, but anything like the ones in the Chinatown location, can't go wrong. The apps I'm noticing are sometimes meh. They aren't bad, but nothing spectacular. Then the DK Lemongrass chicken dish came to the table. Take a look at the photo, that looks good. And sure tasted good chicken was perfectly cooked and the Lemongrass and crust that was on it works really well! The rice was flavorful, with crispy notes. I wasn't a fan of the Daikin carrot mix, too sour, and also that dipping sauce you see, wasn't for me. First few dabs was ok but I think maybe was fermented or something not something really needed with the dish. Overall good hangout place, pick apps carefully, and seems like dinner dishes are the highlight.

    Stephon M.

    Great music and vibe on the inside for sure!! I only had drinks here so this review is based on that. Its a very unique cocktail menu which i think is a bit more of an acquired taste. I had the cocktail with the whiskey and sesame and I wasn't a big fan. Ended up just asking for a Manhattan which was solid.

    Shojo Pig Bao
    Matthew H.

    Shojo has been a longstanding fixture in Chinatown but a new location opened up in Central Square recently. I came by with a friend around 5 pm on a weekday (right as they opened) - they were generally quite empty but a few more tables filled up while we were there. Our server was very kind and helpful with our order, but considering how few people were there when we ordered, it took an unusual amount of time for us to get our food. We started with kimchi fried rice, which was pretty mediocre at best. For some reason that I am still puzzling over, the rice tasted like Hainan chicken rice (e.g. cooked with chicken stock/fat and seasoned) but had very little spicy/kimchi flavour. The kimchi lettuce itself was the only part that even remotely tasted like kimchi. Otherwise, the egg was very nicely cooked and complemented the dish well. I am still a bit torn on how to assess this, because the rice was above average (I like chicken rice!), but definitely was quite a poor attempt at kimchi fried rice. We also ordered the Shojo Pig Bao, which I quite liked. The BBQ sauce was a strong point, with a nice, lightly sweet flavour that ties the overall bao together well. The pork belly itself was nicely cooked - very crispy - and the textural combination of that with the jalapeño and kimchi bites was interesting. Overall, it was an OK meal. I think the fusion aspect makes some of the expected flavours a bit wonky - and if that's your thing, I'm sure you might have enjoyed the meal more than me. However, the price point was certainly on the high side ($15 for a medium bowl of [non-]kimchi fried rice and $13 for two small buns!), and unfortunately not one that was warranted by the at-best middling quality of the food.

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    Darling - Noodles with veg

    Darling

    4.4(57 reviews)
    0.0 miCentral Square
    $$$

    Had such a fun girls catch up at darling in Cambridge! Best restaurant I've tried in a while…read more Lively mysterious vibes, creative drinks, and good food! The colossal shrimp was my favorite - massive and grilled to perfection. The dumplings were my friend's favorite. We both enjoyed our drinks especially the "hope I packed a parachute" which was topped with taro foam! Will be coming back for a date night and to try the HK french toast cocktail for sure. Make sure to snag a reservation early :)

    I've been looking forward to trying Darling for a while, and I see why everyone is raving about it!…read moreThey had an interesting and varied drink menu, with combinations and ingredients I hadn't seen before. It was hard to choose one, but I got the A Perfect Circle and it was quite tasty. I'm eager to try some of their other drinks, since the cocktails were definitely the highlight of the experience for me. The dim sum portions were larger than I expected, which meant we ordered way too much food. We had the fried chicken, the cucumber salad, the shrimp, the pork wontons, the soy sauce noodles, the daikon/enoki dish (I forget the name) and the charred broccoli. There wasn't anything I didn't like, but I did find that the flavor profile seemed very similar for many of the items--it seemed like most things were topped with a generous portion of chili oil, scallions, and sesame seeds. I found that this contributed to a fairly uniform flavor experience and was getting a little weary of chili oil after several dishes. The food was also spicier than I anticipated (though to be fair, I have a low spice tolerance, so others might disagree.) I would have enjoyed some less spicy options to balance out our meal. Overall, all the food was good, though, but I think if I come back I'd get fewer items (3-4 would have been plenty for 2 people) and that might also help with everything blurring together. The service was great and our waitstaff was helpful and attentive.

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    Darling - Jumbo shrimp

    Jumbo shrimp

    Darling - Five Amaro Julep - ok, taste like a regular tiki drink.

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    Five Amaro Julep - ok, taste like a regular tiki drink.

    Saigon Babylon

    Saigon Babylon

    4.0(59 reviews)
    0.0 miCentral Square

    Was not expecting the food to pop off but everything was delicious. We had a reservation and came a…read morelittle late but were still allowed in. It was pretty busy and we were seated at the bar which was a little crowded. Loved the decoration, it was black interior with red lighting and interesting seating arrangement with tables down the middles and plants around. For drinks we got the Saigon Sunset which had a little sour flavor and was my personal favorite, the Gimme with an interesting flavor, and the Old Fashioned which is what you expect (old fashioned are not for me). The bartender was great, he was so patient even with how busy it was making sure to always check up. For food, the Goi Ca/Fluke was so good. It was flavorful and the texture. The peanut butter sauce wasn't too nutty and went so well with the fish. I ate every little piece up. We also ordered the Wagyu Viet Carpaccio which was also good. It was refreshing to eat and came with a large cracker for eat bite.

    The lemongrass carpaccio is exactly as good as everyone says. Definitely my favorite dish of the…read morenight, but I'm interested in going back and trying other menu items. Not a fan of the layout of the restaurant. I don't like the long table in the center for parties of 2, it felt a bit awkward to be so close to other groups and there were large vases of fresh flowers which, albeit were very beautiful, I think should have been moved after parties are seated. A huge bouquet of fresh lilies were taking up a lot of space on the table when I went and they got in the way at times.

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    Saigon Babylon - Duck with rice noodles

    Duck with rice noodles

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    Remnant Satellite - Cider-Mass Appeal

    Remnant Satellite

    4.5(17 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    This burger was pretty fire, had it well done with the sweet potato fries and got the roasted beets…read moretoo. Everything was solid and the burger was fat with good salt. I would hella come again to this place. Vibe seemed alright like a typical pub but the burger got my heart.

    Enjoyed my dinner here at Remnant Satellite. We went on a Monday night early so didn't hear the…read morelive music but that's okay. I got a hard cider, the Stormalong Mass Appeal which I really enjoyed. My boyfriend got a vanilla latte which he liked. We then split the spinach artichoke dip which came with pita bread and carrots, the dip itself was only lukewarm and it was okay. I got the mac and cheese and added bbq which was really good, smaller portion but it filled me up. My boyfriend got the burger which was really fresh and the sauces were tasty. Towards the end my boyfriend noticed there was a Monday night rib special--which we were bummed because this was why we came here since they won first place at Rib Fest. I didn't get his name but the waiter we had was so nice and we ended up trying one. The meat melt off the bone and the sauce was incredible, so many flavors I couldn't pinpoint. It was sweet and tasted like a jam almost. Plus we learn they source a lot of food locally which is cool. The atmosphere too is very rustic inside and cozy, plus they have many events throughout the week from trivia to live music. Check out this nice spot in East Cambridge!

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    Remnant Satellite - Ambiance on a Monday afternoon. Not pictured is a bar counter and several other tables

    Ambiance on a Monday afternoon. Not pictured is a bar counter and several other tables

    Remnant Satellite - Spinach and Artichoke dip

    Spinach and Artichoke dip

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    Cloud & Spirits - New Year's Soup

    Cloud & Spirits

    4.0(84 reviews)
    0.2 miKendall Square/MIT
    $$$

    We had reservations for 7:30, and when we got there, the place was decently busy - a few empty…read moretables here and there - so we were seated immediately. We ordered quickly after perusing the (rather short) menu, most of which was either small plates and cocktails . Our first plate was the hainan chicken arancini. I really liked the contrast in textures between the crispy exterior and the tender chicken and rice mix on the inside. Overall flavour was not bad, too, but I'm not sure that it was exactly good enough to merit the price point of $18. Next was the Xi'an street noodles, which was probably my favourite dish of the meal. The noodles were very well cooked - chewy but not too soft - and I loved the sauce, with the gentle peanut aroma on top of the various spices they used. One comment was that the chilli crisp, which was tasty, was very lacking (in amount) and as a consequence the dish was really not spicy at all. Finally we had the chilli crisp buffalo chicken. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the chicken was boneless (I was expecting something more like chicken wings), which made for very clean eating :) The buffalo sauce was nice (and perhaps a bit spicier than the aforementioned chilli crisp) and the chicken itself was very rich and juicy. Portion size was quite large too and overall I was very happy with this plate. For drinks we ordered the Jaded, which was a fun matcha-themed cocktail (even the marshmallow was matcha-flavoured) and a (spirit-free) cranberry limeade, which was surprisingly refreshing and sweet. Overall a yummy meal, but definitely very expensive. I would be interested to try some more of their cocktails, which seem very creative, but I'm not sure if I would be keen to come again primarily for the food. (To be fair, though, this is often the modus operandi of these restaurants that specialise in small plates and drinks )

    Great Cocktails, Average Food. I hovered between 3 and 4…read morestars here - ultimately deciding on 3 because while this is a great place to hang and grab drinks, the food is disappointing. Everyone was friendly and attentive but the food took a while to come out and it was just average. The best thing was the curry noodles and even those were a little bland. Also it was fairly expensive so I expected bigger portions or at least better flavor. Drinks on the other hand were delicious!

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    Cloud & Spirits - Forager salad + chicken arrancini

    Forager salad + chicken arrancini

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    Althea - Rib and Fried Green tomato

    Althea

    4.1(33 reviews)
    0.0 miCentral Square

    Food was terrific. We all loved the Brussels Sprouts small plate to share. Two chose the Baked Cod…read moreover gnocchi that was delicious. The Salmon plate is always a winner. Perfectly cooked medium rare as ordered and the gnocchi bolognese was good as always. Cocktails for some and wine for others (except our designated driver) hit the spot. Too full from dinner so we passed on dessert. Service was perfect and the ambiance allowed for cheerful conversation. It helps when everyone is enjoying the wonderful food and relaxed atmosphere.

    I thought Althea was just ok. Glad I tried it, but probably won't be back, at least not for brunch…read more The ambiance is lovely - lots of plants, comfortable seating. Service was very friendly and timely. The food was just not great. I ordered the mushroom and goat cheese omelet, and they were nice enough to let me swap goat cheese for Parmesan. To drink, I got a coffee. The coffee was fine - not amazing but not bad either. The omelet was just okay - it could have used some more salt. A little bland. I did love the home fries - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and very well seasoned. The toast tasted like grocery store bread, so that was a little disappointing for the price. So to sum up: on the positive side, ambiance and service were great. Home fries were delicious. Portions were generous. On the meh side, omelette and bread were bland (plus they were no longer hot by the time they came out, so that was strange). The only really bad thing I have to say is that they served my mom sour milk for her coffee, but they were very apologetic and gifted us blueberry muffins to make up for it, so I won't hold it against them.

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    Althea - The view walking inside from the patio.

    The view walking inside from the patio.

    Althea - Spicy Crab Spaghetti

    Spicy Crab Spaghetti

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    Nook - Interior

    Nook

    4.5(26 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    My friend found this spot online and suggested we check it out, and I'm so glad we did. When we…read morearrived, I did not expect to find an entire courtyard filled with shops and restaurants tucked behind this little alleyway. It was such a cute hidden area, and I was already excited before we even got to the place. We headed upstairs into the bar, and the vibe was perfect. It's small, cozy, dimly lit, with vibey music playing. Since it was our first time, we were a little confused at first, but the waiter was super kind and walked us through everything. I ordered the Elly the Elephant and my friend got the Laughing Gull, and we both really enjoyed our drinks. One thing I thought was really nice is that they allow you to grab food from the surrounding restaurants and bring it in to eat there. We didn't end up doing that, but we did get the charcuterie board they had. It came with cheeses, crackers, and some fruit, and you can add meats for $10, which we opted out for. I will say I was a little disappointed by the fruit portion. The menu mentioned fresh fruit, so I expected more than three thin orange slices and one sliced strawberry. HOWEVER, when I asked for more strawberries, our waiter kindly brought out a whole bowl for me, which I really appreciated. We stayed for about two hours, and as the night went on the place definitely got more crowded, so we headed out. Overall, this is such a cute and cozy cocktail bar. I'll definitely be back when the weather is warmer to try the other drinks and restaurants in the market.

    I can't believe I've never been to Bow Market before but I will definitely be back! So many hidden…read moregems. Stores, cocktail lounges, restaurants, etc. It's also lit up very nicely at night. So fun! I'd imagine it's poppin in the summer/on a warm night. I just went to Nook (located upstairs once you're in Bow Market) and it's such a vibe! They've got an extensive drink menu, a couch area to lounge on, high tables and bar seating, cool interior design, and dim lighting. I mean the ambiance is there. Highly recommend the fruity drink! I forget the exact name but the bartender suggested it to me, and it was from the "West" menu page.

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    Nook - Smokey delight

    Smokey delight

    Nook
    Nook - Inside

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