The Eaves

1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville
(617) 996-6954

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Xenia Tseitlin

new favorite spot!!! food and drinks were out of this world and service was incredible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Moonyoung Lee

Popular place that needs reservation in advance (likely because the shop is somewhat small). The staff was extremely friendly and kind, offering a sake drink as a start on the house. The golden dragon (?) flower sake was amazing.

However, the shop interior felt a bit decrepit - my stool was rocking back and forth. The egg noodles were well cooked but overall alright. $35 per person with appetizers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Prathik Jakkaraju

Wonderful place to visit in Bow Market.

We ordered the Papaya Salad and Mushroom Noodles. Both were refreshing and flavorful.

Their drink menu has something for everyone. I'm not even the biggest fan of Sake and I was still able to find something for me.

The staff are super friendly and accommodating. They were more than happy to walk through their drink menu with us to help us make a selection.

I will definitely try to make my way here again next time I'm in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Papaya Salad

Paul Zhang

As a bar, the vibes are great. The noodle soups were quite bland though. It felt like soup you'd give to a sick person that couldn't handle too much richness. Tasted good, but it didnt feel substancial. The amaro ice cream was strong, like a punch. Would recommend for the adventurous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Joe Stromer

The space was amazing. The moment you walk in the cozy well appointed eclectic atmosphere transports you to Vietnam. Reminded my wife and I of our time in Hanoi. The entire team from the owner to the service and kitchen team are warm and welcoming and took great care of us. All of that said, the food is the real star of the show. The menu is simple but not lacking in delicious options. My favorite starter was the mushrooms. The Eaves noodles were fantastic with a rich and warming broth. Wonderful experience from start to finish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lidie Gorupić

Quaint, cozy, romantic! Delicious mushrooms, and their noodles bowls are amazing! The Dragon saki was delicious and flavorful! Highly recommend for an intimate setting!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Lamb

This is not your father’s Pho shop. Rather it is a most excellent, well executed, refined small menu of Vietnamese dishes.

The Duck tartare had excellent seasoning and textures.

The Shrimp Gyoza is very well executed with interesting flavors.

The Eaves noodle bowl is the obvious choice for the flagship dish. Noodle texture and cook was perfect. The ‘Salad’ topping was completely appropriate and not the usual Pho toppings. The beef broth was the centerpiece of this bowl: refined in texture, seasoning, flavors and heat. Not your father’s Vietnamese noodle bowl.

Definitely worth the trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Anderson

What to say...Amazing food, service and ambiance. The duck tartare was an amazing dish. The contrasting flavors and textures made it one of my favorite dishes I've had recently. The beef noodles that followed were equally amazing. The spicy food, warm hospitality and a couple glasses of Sông Cái made it a perfect meal on a cold evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Matin

This place is absolutely next level and I can't say enough nice things here. Friendly staff, great food, great atmosphere, and some of the craziest whiskies I've ever tried. Top 5 for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Eli Mendels

New concept is awesome! Beef noodle soup is delicious and the place is so cozy and perfect for winter. Appetizers also look great - the salad and crudo are next on my list

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nakul Kadaba

This is such a delightful place to come for a drink, a meal, and a date night. The Eaves is a terrific setting for an intimate 2 or 3 person evening. The entrance is a bit tough to find in Bow Market - though after entering, it's to hide the high quality atmosphere that's inside.

We got drinks after being seated and we're impressed by the flavor of drinks indicative of a cosmopolitan feel.

The food was most impressive. The spice level was very high and was balanced with the wonderful flavours provided. The vegetarian salad was a good starter, followed by ceviche and finally, the duck. That duck is still something I am thinking about - tender, juicy, and with just enough spice that makes me want more.

Our service complemented a wonderful evening. The staff were always attentive to our needs, happy to answer questions, and ensure we had a great time. Though it's a bit pricey, The Eaves deserves 5 stars, a bigger place, and another visit from us and others. Thank you for such a great time and hope to come again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sara McGregor

Found this gem via Resy and would highly recommend! I would sit at the bar so you can be a part of the experience. Everything was delicious from the cocktails to the entree! It’s in the lower level back right inside so part of the fun is finding it haha

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rose Nguyen

Absolutely a gem! Will be back to try new menu as it rotates. Huge thank you to owners who created such a wonderful experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Rosasco

As a longtime fan of Cicada, The Eaves was a letdown. Our server told us that as a thank you for joining them that our drinks would be complimentary - this was lovely and unexpected but when the bill came the charge for the drinks was included which made us feel awkward (we just paid for them). The drinks were interesting but unbalanced. Recommend against the lemongrass clams - they were sandy and a few tasted rancid. The ginger salad with chicken confit was flavorful but had some bones in it that we had to spit out. The duck was by far our favorite dish - the duck was delicious and beautifully cooked, and the broth was amazing (the meatball itself was dry and flavorless). Overall, a bummer - we went to HotBox after and ate a pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Lisa Xiaremba

I have to say, this place pleasantly surprised me! I’ve gone to sister restaurant Cicada, and was unimpressed by portions and overall taste profile for most of the dishes. The papaya salad, fish tartare, and Key West main dish at The Eaves were generously seasoned, creative and tastefully presented—much better than the experience I had at Cicada (though that was a while ago and it could be different now!) Clams were just okay. The Whisper of the Heart cocktail was impressively balanced!

Vegetarian options: There are some vegetarian options on the menu, though the overall menu is small!

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