Restaurants in Allston

“Wow what a resteraunt. Lamb meatloaf was delicious, oysters were thick, and the mushroom perogi was scrumptious. The cool cucumber mixed drink was delicious. Just wish I was there for weenie Wednesday”

“One of the best full-service restaurants in Boston!”

“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. :)”

“I really appreciate a food court out here in Brighton/Allston, especially one with local shops and a variety of cuisines. Signage is helpful and I appreciate how many of the businesses are using digital tools like ordering tablets to help bridge language gaps.The building has seen better days but the tables are always clean; it offers a lot of options for seating, both large tables for groups and quiet side tables for eating alone. I would like if there were temporary signs on the vacant locations just saying that they're closed & looking for new occupants, because they just look abandoned right now.”

“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.”

“Great hotpot place! Food quality and service are good too. If you are looking for an all-you-can-eat hotpot place, this is one of the best! Love the beef bone broth.”

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

“I get the same thing every time I go and I absolutely love it. The waitress that we normally have, I forget her name. She always makes some sort of recommendation. So we do get something new each time. I trust her recommendations. I love there, mule, drink. You can just always come on hot, fresh, tasty food. Each and every time”

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

“Garlic noodles!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“If you’re craving authentic Korean comfort food in Boston, Seoul Soulongtang in Allston is hands down the place to go. Their signature Soulongtang — a traditional ox bone soup — is deeply satisfying, especially on a cold day or when you just need something hearty and restorative.

My favorite is the classic Soulongtang with brisket and noodles. The broth is rich, milky, and full of umami from hours of slow simmering. I love how they serve it unseasoned, so you can adjust the flavor with the salt, pepper, and chopped scallions on the side — just like they do in Korea. The brisket is tender and flavorful, while the glass noodles have a perfect chewy texture.

Beyond the soup, the banchan here is excellent, especially the house-made kimchi and radish kimchi. They’re fresh, well-fermented, and they complement the mildness of the broth beautifully.

The restaurant itself is cozy and clean with a casual vibe, and the service is consistently quick and friendly. Whether you’re dining solo or with friends, it’s a great spot for an affordable, comforting meal.

If you’ve never had Soulongtang before, Seoul Soulongtang Boston is the perfect place to try it. I always leave feeling full and happy.”

“THE BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT IN THE USA ngl!!! They are all really kind and careful. The foods were great. My recommendation is budaejjigae and tteokbokki.. Whenever I miss Korean food, I come here even though It takes more than 10minutes by a car. This is a genuine Korean restaurant. I can tell this is real Korean food 😍😍 which reminds me of my grandma’s food in Korea🤭🤭”

“A literally hidden gem on the busy Harvard Street. Nestled in the basement level of a red building, this seemingly suspicious looking place is actually packed with a friendly environment, good food, and good service. I came in with low expectations and was very much surprised.

From my photos, I ordered the patriot roll, black dragon roll, tornado maki, and fried softshell crab. It all tasted delicious. VERY delicious. The sauces that came with the special sushi rolls are supreme and they were packed with ingredients. Pricing was as expected and for some strange reason their canned Coca-Cola tasted really good too.

Only caveat is that this restaurant only accepts cash but they have an ATM.”

“The food is delicious, the service is very good, and half-price dishes are available from Monday to Thursday, and the environment is clean. There are separate toilets for men and women, with disposable toilet paper and a nice smell. It is a clean and tidy Northeastern restaurant with homely taste.”

“I had a wonderful dine in experience at Laughing Monk in Boston! The food was incredibly good truly authentic Thai! The menu was special and exciting with so many tempting options. The taste was so wonderful, I felt like I was eating in Bangkok. We drove 1.5 hours to get here, and it was absolutely worth it! I can't wait to return!”

“What a great experience I had! Michael and Thawn made sure that I got exactly what I wanted, even though I changed my mind after initially ordering. Additionally, when I asked for the specific mochinut I had been craving, he told me they were out, but would make one for me if I was willing to wait for that. The tea and mochinut were outstanding. I recommend their green tea with boba and the chocolate mochinut! Great great service, if you are looking for a sweet treat in the area, this is the place to go.”

“Love Hopewell, my fiancé and I come here once a month, maybe even more than that. The food and drinks are excellent — if slightly more focus on cocktails than beers, fwiw. A little pricy (what isn’t nowadays) BUT they have a nice weekly (Thursday?) chicken sandwich special if you’re cost-conscious. Only detracting mark: beware the appetizers that use the cute little cast irons, I have a hunch (I.e., 2x time food poisoning last fall) that someone might accidentally be using grandma’s classic “wipe down” method instead of typical restaurant grade sanitization on their CI😅 But otherwise this place slaps so still 5-starred🤷‍♀️”

“Great for mala (dry) and for other shareable plates. Their large dish can definitely be split between 3 or so people. Would highly recommend recommend if you’re in the area and craving something spicy. Parking is of course very difficult to find, but not unusual for the area.”

“Pleasant employees! Wonderful good was really great!!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“Yukiya has been on my radar since I saw their mascot driving in Allston before they even opened. I finally got the chance to stop in and I was very satisfied by the visit. Within the group we ordered 3 different ramens and karage.
The tonkatsu broth in both the regular and spicy were wonderfully creamy and so full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly chewy and the broth clung onto them so well. The toppings were pretty standard with nice tender chashu and fresh veggies. The karage was also pretty solid but the noodles and broth overwhelmingly stole the show.
For spice lovers, the spicy tonkatsu is a must. I did not respect the spice enough at first and even ate the pepper that came with it and it left me coughing a little. But the spicy didn’t mask the deep flavor of the broth so I couldn’t stop myself from doing back in.
One area of improvement is the veggie ramen. Our vegetarian friend was satisfied, but not impressed.”

“It’s a great place to enjoy hotpot! They have a variety of meat, veggie, little dim sums, and sauces! It would be great if adding sesame sauces as an option, that’s my favorite sauce!! Overall, it’s great!!”

“Great beef & noodle Pho Salad 😋”

“Simple Chinese Take Out. Conjure in your head above local take out joint. Better than Panda Express, or another chain. But still the kind of thing you're looking to pick up on your way home because you're tired & don't want to cook. Not for an extra special occasion.

Food is very good, knows what it is & fits in that niche. Highly recommend grabbing.”

“This has been a staple for me for the last 20 years. My wife and I now live in NH and I've missed Charlie's ever since we left. I come in today it's like I never left. This place is the best.”

“I have had the experience to taste the food and customer service of the venue,while I was in Boston travelling from Australia. Food was delicious and butter chicken and mango lassi was yum.
Kudos to the owner and restaurant staff.”

“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.”

“We went there for lunch and had the gyoza and their signature flavor Shio ramen and the Kara miso(spicy). They were really good. Both broth were very rich in flavors and just the right thickness in consistency for the broth to and noodles.”

“Large pizza for ~$20, always fast and fresh. Our go-to place for 2 years now bc of the great crust, flavorful pizza, and reliability.

We live neaeby so we often order pickup via UberEats and it's always ready in 10 mins. One time I forgot to order ahead so I walked up to the counter and they were also done in 10 min!

Seating area is limited and quite small and parking is terrible but that's on par for the area lol not their fault. Nowhere to park on this streer but there's 3 towing companies prowling around.”

“I think their chicken wings really taste like McDonald’s spicy chicken wings in China! ! ! ! There is nothing like Korean fried chicken in Boston, but every time you want to eat domestic taste, this is the fried chicken! And that chicken fillet roll really tastes like the old Beijing chicken roll ”

“Let there be…space! Most dunks in Brighton or any Bostonian neighbor/suburb are unable to fit my left leg never mind my hyperactive children! This dunks was a little different and allows space to breathe! Imagine that, people aren’t breathing directly on your donut or breakfast sandwich! Plus it was clean and the staff were all they need to be. While it’s nice to have that overly nice cashier at times, there are other times that you just want your damn coffee! Lol”

“We visited this sushi restaurant and were absolutely delighted! The sushi was delicious, fresh, and beautifully served. Our order arrived very quickly, and the service was polite and attentive. The dining area was clean and cozy — a very pleasant atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back!”

“We’ve recently started spending more time around the Brookline and Allston area, and this Saturday we decided to give BOS’ SiChuan Taste (一碟川菜馆) a try. First of all, it was surprisingly easy to find street parking nearby. After checking with the owner, we were happy to hear that they welcome well-behaved dogs to dine with you—our husky Max was able to sit with us instead of waiting in the car, which made our experience even better.

Unlike many other places, the owner and staff here are actually from Sichuan, and you can really feel that in both their hospitality and the food. The dishes were authentic and flavorful—especially the cold noodles, which reminded us of the real taste we’ve missed for a long time. The fish dish we ordered was also cooked in a unique Sichuan style: very refresh, tender and delicious, and with no fishy smell at all.

Even Max got treated to a bowl of ice water!

We truly loved the experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for real Sichuan food, especially if you want to avoid the crowds of Boston’s Chinatown.”

“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.”

“Lugar muito aconchegante e uma delícia de café e bolos e salgados. Recomendo para todos nossos compatriotas. Parabéns a todos 🙏👋🙏”

“This store has the best service! Staffs are super friendly and professional. Visit several times and was amazed by their quickness and kindness every time. Highly recommend. :)”

“The soup dumplings, that is, the mini juicy buns with pork, are a religious experience. These are the standard by which I measure all other soup dumplings and all have fallen short. When I eat these things I see the face of god. They would be part of my death row meal. The sauce they’re served with, though tasty, is utterly superfluous. The divine flavor of the soup and pork filling of the dumplings is so good I don’t even touch the sauce.

The restaurant itself is unassuming and it’s usually honestly rather chilly in there, but I don’t even care because those mini juicy buns have me in a stranglehold and they deserve to be eaten at their peak freshness, in the restaurant, rather than jostled around and cooled down by delivery.

It’s worth noting that their other food is also great, particularly the other dumplings and the fried rice, which is that lighter kind of fried rice whose superior flavor is almost sorcery in my book. But seriously. The mini juicy buns with pork.”

“I love having breakfast at this place. Serpme breakfast for 2 never disappoints! Sucuk with eggs is to die for. Their borek is very good too 😍It is a lot of food, come hungry!”

“Visited the Starbucks on Commonwealth Avenue and had such a great experience! Jayren’s hospitality was absolutely amazing , she makes you feel welcome. She’s also incredibly skilled at making Frappuccinos. I’m usually not a fan of matcha, but the strawberry matcha was surprisingly amazing ! The jalapeño chicken pocket was also fantastic. Big thanks to Jayrens for making the visit so enjoyable! Please say big thanks to her from my side.”

“if you want 2 see real action live only at that Dunkin u will”