Flavor Boom! Jamaica Plain

703 Centre St, Boston
(978) 505-0257

Recent Reviews

R V

We drove 40 minutes to try them and we got there at 10:30 am. They were supposed to open at 11:00 so we patiently waited for them to open. They didn’t open at 11:00am. We waited another 15 minutes and it was still close! No sign of life inside at all! Please update your hours if you are not able to open on time. So unprofessional!

Mireia Perera

Love the beef rendang, waitress is distracted but friendly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Priscilla Lau

Really cute location and nice staff. The food was ok but a little pricey and was already pre-made ahead of time. Interesting variety and flavors but not sure I would come back. Order the beef rendang if you do come here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Tom Rushjian

Absolutely no concept of what a boom of flavor means and is definitely catered towards the surrounding population ahem no seasonings, but friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Leah Simmons Dzintars

Excellent experience! The food was delicious and the customer service was fantastic. He was friendly, kind, and informative. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Karahi

Hellen C.

I was very surprised of how juicy and soft the meats were! The braised beef was definitely my favorite- it literally melts in your mouth. The flavors reminds me of my families home cooked meals!

Miguel Macias

Went for dinner on 11/18/23. I ordered and PAID for a large size bowl. The guy at the counter gave me a regular size bowl and didn’t say anything. When I brought it to his attention, he blew it off and refused to offer a refund of the difference or an additional portion of food to make up for the size difference. Since when is theft by deception ok? I attempted to contact the manager to rectify this discrepancy, but they won’t engage in communication. Stay away from this place. They don’t care about their customers at all. Never again will I eat there.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Karla M.

This was my first time trying this place. I did not go in person but rather had it delivered to me at work. I didn't know what to get but I made my decision based on existing Yelp pictures. I selected the red glazed pork bowl. When I read the description, I was turned off by the seasoned soy sauce (I'm normally not a fan of soy sauce) so I was very close to requesting for them not to add it but decided to leave it as is. The first observation I made was that the food was a bit greasy so definitely not something to eat if you're on a diet. But, the green beans were good; maybe just a minute or two over cooked. The rice was flavorful and plentiful for the portion of meat. The meat had so much flavor. It was tender, it literally pulled apart with very little effort. It was savory but also a minor sweet kick in the first few chews. I would try other meals on their menu. The price for this meal is reasonable. The portion looks small at first but it's actually quite filling and is packed with a lot of meat.

Andrew Huang

Ready to order Asian and Mediterranean food in a paper bowl.Service:Ordering was easy. The different sizes bowls are displayed up front. You order at a kiosk. The worker points you toward them if you walk up, but they still helped answer a question I had about sizes because I didn't see the bowls for sizing, which were covered by takeout bags.Food:I tried the Boomin' Beef Rendang. The meat is very tender and savory. It is also fatty and pulls apart. The rice is fully cooked although a bit watery. It is just plain white rice, nothing fancy, but seemed maybe a bit subpar quality. The potatoes are soft and salty. The green beans seem like the soggy chewy canned kind, so I don't recommend the extra $1.50 for them, although they are the only option for adding some greens to the mix for this dish if you want more vegetables.Atmosphere:The place was clean. There are three medium sized tables with space for four people each, four seats along a wall, and four windows seats. There was a mix of pop and hip hop and rap music playing, some with expletives, so be careful if you're bringing kids here. There were no children around at the time.Was I impressed overall? No. Is it a great option to easily some Asian or Mediterranean dishes? Probably. The protein seems great, just not the rest. I am curious to come back to try other options and see how they are.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Lisa L.

Quite literally Flavor Boom! We ordered the beef rendang and black pepper pork. I love that the dishes come with green beans. The food tastes hearty yet healthy. The black pepper pork is the perfect combination of spicy and salty. The beef rendang has complex flavor- not spicy and creamy due to coconut. Highly recommend!

Drew Bennett

Truly amazing food! I love spice and it hit perfect!!!Vegetarian options: Anyone can eat hereDietary restrictions: Anyone can eat here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Karahi

Emma

It was my first time visiting! The staff so nice and welcoming. We ordered the red-glazed pork and the tamarind chicken! The chicken was SO good. The pork was a bit salty and the rice was slightly overcooked. However, the prices are fair and I wouldn't hesitate to come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

EC5

Vegan and dairy free options are labeled on the menu: the options are the spicy veggie medley and the eggplant dish: both are good but I normally go for the spicy veggie. Filling, healthy food with great flavor. Would give a higher rating if they added more vegan options.

Simone P.

I usually get the burgundy braised beef but this time I got the tamarind chicken which left A LOT to be desired. It was very dry with no sauce like the picture appeared to have. There was overall no real flavor as well.

Katie Parsons

LOVE this place! Met the owner when he opened the store and he is the nicest person! The food is amazing and tastes like a warm hug! You can feel the love that the food is made with in every bite! The braised beef is incredible! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burgundy Braised Beef

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Flavor Boom! Jamaica Plain

703 Centre St, Boston, MA 02130
(978) 505-0257