Restaurants in Allston

“The food is excellent and the staff are extremely friendly. My favorite dish is the Isshindo ramen - the broth, noodles, egg and pork are delicious - you can’t go wrong ordering this! I highly recommend giving this place a try :)”

“We booked a boat dinner during Head of the Charles weekend for 22 people. Zoe at Sloane's helped me plan the event and she could not have been more wonderful for helping us make it all perfect. She was responsive and understanding. The restaurant staff made us all feel welcome and comfortable. The food and drinks were awesome and we all left very happy. Thank you!”

“I really love super 88 food connection, it's a staple place food is delicious only four vendors left but food is good customer service 👍. Is great we need to support this place more. Thank you nd u have super 88 supermarket for your other goodies. Hopefully they will bring more vendors here. Court is quite nd you can enjoy your food.”

“Decided to walk through Allston on a grody, misty afternoon and look for some food. Walked in by chance and at my SO’s insistence that we give it a look. I loved everything about the aesthetic, and enjoyed the soft music playing in the background. Being able to choose the ingredients I wanted - knowing they were organic and that they looked more than delicious raw...that was the absolute best part. The gentleman at the front was supremely helpful and answered any question thrown at him - by anyone in the shop. The price was more than worth the amount of food received, and the care extended to us as guests was wonderful. I absolutely would recommend anyone to give this a try. Don’t hesitate to ask a question, you will definitely get an answer. :)”

“Seoul Soulongtang will always be my fav! My favorites are the seolleongtang, galbitang, and grilled pork belly.

There was honestly nothing better than coming here for a warm bowl of soup after a full day of classes during a cold Boston winter. It was always such a comforting and happy part of my day. This place holds so many good memories for me, and the food never disappointed.”

“excellent atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food. the host was busy taking a to go order when i arrived so the chef looked up and greeted me (i work in food service and i know this never happens). when i sat she gave me complimentary miso soup, which i have never been a fan of but this time i really enjoyed it! the waitress was very friendly and hospitable, and i loved everything new i tried. cannot recommend this place enough!”

“Another wonderful family lunch today! Thank you Chris and the Carlo’s Cucina family. My second visit in three weeks. We’ll definitely be back! My new favorite dining spot on my visits to Allston, from the Cape. 👍🍽️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark N.”

“Looking for Japanese resturant and was recommended by one of my colleague
Here is my feedback
1. Very nice ambiance
2. Settings are good
3. Hot pot was nice
4. Food was great and light.

Cons
1. For first timers it is little difficult to understand the process
2. Menu is not self explanatory
3. Service was bit slow though there were hardly two sets of customers”

“The food was very authentic and everything we ordered was really, really tasty! The staff and owner were so kind and even treated us to their milk tea which was also really good! The service was also very fast and we highly recommend!!!”

“For spicy lovers, Gamjatang and Shrimp Papaya Salad are recommended! Must try!!!”

“Ate at the new location in Allston last night with a friend and the food there was amazing! Excellent fresh bread, lentil soup, and wrap. Service was generally good with a few hiccups.”

“They have a long list of cocktails, and they all seem interesting and original.

I got a half-liter Paulaner, that unfortunately was served warm, hence the four stars. For food, we tried the tuna tostados; the portion was surprisingly small, and a bit disappoiting.

Service was great and very attentive. They have a patio by Commonwealth Ave that is great a quick bite in the afternoon.”

“After ordering some Chicken Paneer masala for the first time from this restaurant I fell in love. Not only is it delicious, but the price for such a portion is incredible. Every meal comes automatically with freshly cooked basmati rice. Definitely not my last time ordering from this place. I can't wait to discover more their menu!”

“I was born in Seoul, Korea and I have to say that their tteokbbokki brings back the memories of my childhood to Sinsadong tteokbbokki where it was known as the birthplace of tteokbboki according to the Koreans back then. So, chef Sam’s tteokbbokki’s definitely brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood. It is very well filled and of course, scrumptious as well. Sena and Sam really provide heartwarming service to all the customers whether it is for dine in or take out. They really go beyond to educate each customers with the origin of each dishes and ingredients they use to make it so some customers whom aren’t so experienced in Korean dishes can easily expect when the order each dish. Chicken skin is my personal guilty pleasure where I can either dip them into tteokbboki sauce or even crunch the alone is so satisfying. I would have to say Park’s kitchen is a true hidden gem Korean restaurant in Boston. My mouth is watering as I am thinking of their food.. no regrets whatsoever.”

“It's not the 'hot pot' that you normally think of. The 'soup dish' comes in a huge bowl with a warmer underneath. And oh the ingredients are SO fresh. We had the fish pot with bean curd and lotus root. The fish was cooked just right!! The side dishes were fantastic as well. We had the fried milk and marinated black fungus. All phenomenal. Very creative and tasty. The place is small and very clean. We plan to go back to try out all of the side dishes!! Very worthwhile gastronomical experience.”

“100% recommend! So good and a cute little place to eat at as well. Drinks are good and the donuts are unlike anything else I’ve ever had!!!”

“Went there twice so far, can’t remember my servers name but she is overall very knowledgeable and friendly. She even remembered us from the first time we came. Their ice cream there… I’m obsessed! The food there was amazing! The beef bone is phenomenal, must say my favorite! The Chinese herb I believe it’s called, it’s also good. 10/10 recommend this place. I’m from PA but when I travel here I make sure to stop in.”

“Wow. Seriously wow. The belt fish was cooked perfectly. And every banchan dish was executed at an extremely high level, especially the fried lotus root and tofu stew. Easily one of the most memorable meals I've had in Boston.”

“I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup. Very generous portions, good prices, and delicious broth. Minus one star only because the beef was a bit dry, I would have preferred a slightly fattier cut if possible. Other than that, absolutely delicious and would definitely come again. Photo of menu attached taken on 6/29/24.”

“Solid pizza here. I might even say that it possibly beats La Befana. Oh my God, it has an appetite, but I'll tell you what, having a slice of pepperoni filled me up here. Super tasty. They don't skimp out on the cheese and it's great quality. Rustic, enjoyable crust, and the sauce is simple, yet flavorful. To truly enjoy a pizza place, order a full pie and you'll not be disappointed at this spot! Also, I was very impressed with their wide array of drinks. They had a Diet Coke with Lime - and had no idea that existed.

Music was fun to listen to, and the staff is friendly. The only real recommendation is to have a small pot of heated marina. Their mozzarella sticks were really good. I just like the best one hot marinara sauce is served on the side.”

“Honest people making honest food. Highly recommend checking out for your favorite side dishes, they have so many!!

My favorites (so far) are the spicy cucumber pickle, stir fried shiiitake mushroom and sautéed spinach. The egg rolls and japchae are so good as well + this beef bone broth !! - can’t wait to try other items and see how the store grows”

“Great atmosphere, friendly service, and AMAZING food. We drove an hour to try it, and are already making excuses to come back to try the delicious sounding brunch menu.”

“Pretty good pizza with many options for slices as well as takeout. Lots of sides and options other than pizza.

Friendly and patient staff. Service was fast and would 100% visit again!

Two tables inside that seat 3 each. You'll probably do takeout here.

Parking can be tough. No restrooms that we saw.”

“Another great vegan option in the Boston area. Will be back.”

“Generous portions for cheap! They give a lot of rice which fills you up, but a decent portion of main dish (I got pork and tofu). The main dishes are a bit oily, but they taste very good. The pork had a decent amount of lean meat as well as fatty, which is good. I wish the tofu had a little more taste, but it was still good. Food came very quickly. The soup it came with was too salty though, tasted like salt water. Everything here was around $12 which is a good deal! Recommend for a quick but filling meal.”

“Super cool place! You fill a bowl with whatever soup ingredients you want and pay by weight. You then choose a broth and the meal is cooked for you. The sauce bar is customizable and free with a meal. My friend and I loved the selection of toppings and will definitely be back. There is usually a wait list in the evening and they don’t take reservations ahead of time, so go early and put your number/name in!”

“Great experience this afternoon. Sat outside and the service was great. The food was delicious! We had a flat bread and two pita wrapped sandwiches. The freshly made pita bread is delicious! Looking forward to going back!”

“It was an overall good experience! The food and service was great — thank you to Careen for being so kind and attentive with the service. My friends and I had a great time.”

“Often times I go somewhere and end up disappointed. I’m very picky eater. But here in Boston during my trip I came across with this place and got some nice soup for cold rainy day.”

“1st time. It was great. Good food!!!! Well packaged. Driver was so polite. I will order again from them ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“went in for dumplings, left talking about the shanghai style pan fried pork buns the whole ride home. bottoms were nice and crispy, filling stayed juicy and the wrapper didn’t fall apart which is hard to get right”

“I’ve been going to Charlie’s for years with my wife and it is our number one neighborhood go to. Charlie is the best, undefeated customer service and he takes the time to know many of his guests. The food is great with a huge variety 5/5 ! Would recommend”

“Tried it once and literally dying to go back with my friend. We both agreed that it was the best Pad Thai we ever had, and months later, I missed it so much! The other dishes were decent as well, I find the curry comforting.”

“Chloe was one of the best parts of our experience, super friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food at Everlasting Flow 川流不息 was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the atmosphere was great too. One of the best Chinese dining experiences I’ve had in the area. Highly recommend!”

“I’ve had some truly amazing cold coffees in New York City, and I’m thrilled to see Boston catching up. Lumi’s Vietnamese egg coffee is one of the best in the city. I used to visit Weekend Cafe for brunch, but now I can skip the coffee and head straight to Lumi!”

“Absolutely incredible! The Fragrant Spicy Beef Offal was easily the highlight of the meal. The offal was unbelievably tender, rich, and fatty in the best way — almost melting in your mouth. Every bite was packed with deep, savory flavor and a fragrant spicy kick that made it impossible to stop eating.

I’ve honestly never had beef offal prepared like this before, and it completely surprised me. An absolute must-try if you’re here. I would come back just for this dish!”

“Excellent food with influences from all over the world. Every dish we had was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Just be warned that the menu is pretty short, so look at it online before going to make sure there is something that appeals.”

“I love their dry pot - the portions are great and spicy. I also really enjoy the fish dishes cold noodles appetizer. The dishes are generally not super spicy (doesn't give you that numbing feeling especially if you have a high tolerance to spice) but it does pack a punch and it's flavorful.

Service is good and you order using an online menu/scanning a QR code. The interior is nice now that they renovated the interior!”

“Delicious authentic food, very friendly staff. Def worth it!”

“Food is amazing. I had the Kara miso ramen and the takoyaki, they were both perfect.
Service was top notch. I’m always expecting to be treated wrong when I’m by myself and both servers, specially Deisry was super sweet and funny server. I love everything about this place. The food is absolutely awesome!”

“A gem of a Korean restaurant. Absolutely delicious food, generous portions with fresh ingredients. The food is ready in a very short time. Also great for take out when you don't want to cook. Perillas has become my husband's go to and favorite meal. We are very grateful for such high quality food in our neighborhood.”

“This Dunkin is THE BEST!! The coffee is always spot on, food always warm, and the staff are unbelievably helpful and kind. Thank you for saving my crappy mornings!!”

“is the best ever ice crem a had in my life”

“I thought the Turkish coffee and tea here was quite good, and we enjoyed the baklava as well. I got an iced chocolate, which was decent.

There are several board games, including a Rummikub table (fully occupied by a group during our visit) and backgammon.

It's an interesting place, and seems like a fun place to hang out and play games.”

“This is THE place for classic American-Chinese food in the area. It's fantastic and is still affordable compared to many places in the area. A combo plate comes out to less than $15”

“I got the Maple Jalapeño Chicken Bowl and a Raspberry Refresher.

The refresher was yummy and refreshing!

The chicken bowl was disappointing. The photo on the menu showed what looked like fresh jalapenos. When I got the bowl and didn't see any, I thought they gave me the wrong thing. The turns out the jalapenos were in the bowl, just pickled. Not a problem. The portion of chicken was honestly beyond disappointing. The pieces in my bowl were mostly either fried skin or just what felt like straight breading. There were two pieces of actual chicken chunks. Flavor was solid and texture was great. The fresh veggies were a nice contrast to the fried chicken. The egg was cooked perfectly, with crispy edges and a runny yolk. Huge portion of rice.

Wait time was not the best. The refresher came out a minute after ordering. The chicken bowl took 18 minutes.

When I asked the staff member about the portion, they apologized immediately and offered to make it right. A few minutes later they brought out a huge order of chicken and a side of fresh jalapeños.

Overall, the food was tasty so I'd come back again to give this place a second chance. I just hope this was a one-off.”

“great experience at Fuda Sushi Buffet! There was a good variety of sushi and other food options to choose from, and everything was delicious. The staff was friendly, attentive, and the experience was enjoyable. It’s a great place to go with family or friends! Would recommend.”

“We have been ordering beans from Wolf and the gang for a couple of months now. the coffee is amazing and the customer service is top-notch - no matter how many times my wife picks the wrong delivery schedule! She suggested I write that.”

“Oh my god. Getting the last Black Sea cornbread was the highlight of my day.
And then of course I went back for a pistachio shortbread, because you got. 11/5 stars as always.”

“If you are looking for authentic, comforting Hong Kong-style cafe food in the Boston area, Baby Cafe Express on Brighton Ave in Allston is an absolute must-visit! We tried a wide spread of their menu highlights, and nothing disappointed. The Hainan Chicken is remarkably tender and pairs wonderfully with their flavorful rice and ginger scallion sauce, while the Hand Shredded Chicken is equally delicious. The Baked Porkchop w/ Rice is loaded with rich flavor and perfectly melted cheese, and the Beef Stew is melt-in-your-mouth tender. For quick bites and sharing, the Scallion Pancakes, Popcorn Chicken, and savory Wings hit the spot. You simply cannot skip their classic French Toast drizzled with sweet condensed milk. Wash it all down with an authentic Lemon Tea or Milk Tea, and you’ll leave completely satisfied. Amazing food and great casual vibes!”

“I love this large Starbucks location service is always friendly, efficient and kind, you may have to wait-a-bit, but I never mind waiting for quality service. The atmosphere is very relaxing, can definitely go here and get some work done. Food is always hot and the drinks delicious!”

“Very authentic. It’s almost one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants I have ever been to in Boston, even better than a lot of restaurants in China. It’s definitely a must-go if you like authentic Chinese food. I especially like their northeastern Chinese foods, since it’s a bit hard to find in Boston. The only problem is expensive.”

“A little expensive but everything was really good! It's insanely busy but if you order ahead it gives you live tracking on the order status. The workers were banging drinks out left and right, cheers to them!”

“Really clean. My friend comes here very often, she’s a super picky eater. She said that the frog leg tastes different than how it usually is, the owner overheard and offered to make a new dish for us. Super nice employees and service. Their soy milk is made from home as well(free to drink and refill). Overall really nice experience. It’s my first time eating here.”

“Had great dinner at tofu story. Soon Tofu jeegae with stone bop was great, but should also try their other special menus, like bbq ribs and crabs.”

“Dla mnie spoko na szybkiego bajgla.
Food was fine, good place for a quick Bagel to go. Forget about patty, taste like carton. But eggs and bacon is fine.”