17 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Allston

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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🤷‍♀️“

“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.“

“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.“

“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. :)“

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

“Garlic noodles!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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🤭🤭“

“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.“

“INCREDIBLE ALL AROUND!!! Best mozzarella sticks I have ever had, delicious meat pies, and pizza that always hits the spot. I have spent so much money here that I can probably not afford, but it doesn't matter because it is always worth it. I always get Charlie's for any friends or family that visits and it has become a staple in my apartment. Could not recommend more!!! <3“

“I will return! Great variety of fried, crispy chicken. We tried several flavors and all were terrific. They have spicy and non-spicy. Most people were taking out their food. Only a few small tables to eat at. I encourage you to give this new, local restaurant a try!“