tried this place for the first time and unfortunately won’t be returning. I ordered the chicken adobo and was really disappointed—it didn’t taste like adobo at all. I’m filipino and grew up with this dish, so I know it well. while the chicken was tender, the flavor tasted like a completely different recipe. on top of that, the green beans were clearly canned, which was another letdown. I expected fresh ingredients at the very least. sad to say this was a miss.
Confident Raghav
Very Fast service and good food
Rob gran
Great spot for quick take-out. Food is great and service is very fast. Highly recommend.
Arel Cordero
Love the food and the concept.
Baihan Lin
Delicious beef and fast service!
Sarah Marie Jette
Flavorful food, easy take out
N Neil
I got the Chicken Adobo regular size with green beans and a Large Tamarind Chicken. One was amazing, and one was very not. I ordered take-out, but then sat in the shop. I was late picking it up, and it was still nice and warm. I love a container that keeps heat well.
Chicken Adobo was juicy nicely spiced as was the green beans. Verdict: RECOMMEND.
Tamarind Chicken: This is where it got weird. So some of it was nicely spiced and so good, the other 1/3 of the bowl was like it was cooked by a different person, and lacked flavor. Maybe the pot wasn't stirred well, or this piece of chicken wasn't seasoned correctly? On top of the the green beans were CRAZY SALTY. I couldn't eat them. Then the rice was either overcooked, or par cooked and still hard. I ask the girl working there about this and she gives me some story about how the rice ends up being overcooked and how you are not supposed to put it all the way down to the bottom and mix it but the last person working must have. WHAT?! Then tells me she already threw some of it out. Then why the hell would you feed this to me? Not okay.
The shop must have been busy because their drink case was practically empty. There is only seating for 4 with a couple tablets to speed orders.
VERDICT: OKAY. I am not down for places where you may have to ask them to remake your food. But since 1/2 of it was actually really good, I am giving them 3 stars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Jireh Huang
I’m honestly glad that I waited to post my original review with a lower rating and thought through the experience a little bit more. As always, I find it a bit harder to review fusion spots. Not just any fusion either, but one that is all over the world map. It’s easy to just nitpick one dish and use it to judge everything else; but what about that is remotely fair?
For example, their Beef Rendang (a dish that I’m very familiar with - including the different regional renditions) is more like a hint towards what “real” Beef Rendang is. I don’t even need to speak on behalf of the Filipinos regarding their adobo (which I also grew up on) who are infamous to show up on public forums to criticize and say “that’s not how my grandmother makes it” (lol).
What did come to mind is the old quote that many often find negative but actually was meant to be a positive phrase (if the last part isn’t so often omitted). “Jack of all trades, master of none, though often times better than a master of one”.
That definitely applies here with their style of food. There’s a lot going on and a good portal to the true potential of each dish. Definitely give them a try! Portions are good and the food is definitely tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Gagnon
I just finished my 3rd Takeout Meal and I am so IMPRESSED!!! The Food has been consistently EXCELLENT!!!… Large Portions, Great Taste, and just enough Spice… Seriously, I think they should consider changing the Name to “Belly Boom”…. 🤣 Don’t miss out and ENJOY!!!… KennyGEE!!! ❤️
Easily the best tasting food there is in the Watertown area and maybe it’s surrounding cities. Harrison brought my team and I samples of what they’re all about. After tasting it’s delicious food, we decided to called him right away to give him a great feedback of how wonderful Flavor Boom actually is. Highly recommended if you want great, clean food to say the least!
I walked it because it smelled so amazing! The woman at the counter was so sweet and kind. There’s an iPad you order on and the food is ready very quickly! Loved all the creative and delicious options! Very cool they create dishes from other cuisines like Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Singapore. Highly recommend you check them out!
Parking: Parking available on both sides of the road. Looks like a little lot to the side in front of other store fronts you could possibly use as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgundy Braised Beef
Charlie L.
I was drawn to this after noticing the top rating. I confirm the suspicion of fake reviews. Single review profiles :) I have seen this scam on YouTube too. I am a data analyst I care about quality data. The food: Precooked food, did not taste fresh. Lacking flavour and rather blend. Portions are satisfactory. I am not a good cook but I do better than this restaurant. I work in business as well, we call this business model over promising and under delivering.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Hyunwoo Jo
I got the glazed pork and it was great! The meat was tender, flavorful, and the portion was generous. I will definitely return and cant wait to try other menus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dimitri B
Great flavor but $17 for a small bowl of rice and some pieces of chicken I don't think is great value.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Karahi
Raa lfie
Black Pepper PorkGot the Black Pepper Pork which I got on a bed of rice with some green beans.. Pork was very flavorful with taste of soy and pork cooked perfection tender..
tried this place for the first time and unfortunately won’t be returning. I ordered the chicken adobo and was really disappointed—it didn’t taste like adobo at all. I’m filipino and grew up with this dish, so I know it well. while the chicken was tender, the flavor tasted like a completely different recipe. on top of that, the green beans were clearly canned, which was another letdown. I expected fresh ingredients at the very least. sad to say this was a miss.
Very Fast service and good food
Great spot for quick take-out. Food is great and service is very fast. Highly recommend.
Love the food and the concept.
Delicious beef and fast service!
Flavorful food, easy take out
I got the Chicken Adobo regular size with green beans and a Large Tamarind Chicken. One was amazing, and one was very not. I ordered take-out, but then sat in the shop. I was late picking it up, and it was still nice and warm. I love a container that keeps heat well.
Chicken Adobo was juicy nicely spiced as was the green beans.
Verdict: RECOMMEND.
Tamarind Chicken: This is where it got weird. So some of it was nicely spiced and so good, the other 1/3 of the bowl was like it was cooked by a different person, and lacked flavor. Maybe the pot wasn't stirred well, or this piece of chicken wasn't seasoned correctly? On top of the the green beans were CRAZY SALTY. I couldn't eat them. Then the rice was either overcooked, or par cooked and still hard. I ask the girl working there about this and she gives me some story about how the rice ends up being overcooked and how you are not supposed to put it all the way down to the bottom and mix it but the last person working must have. WHAT?! Then tells me she already threw some of it out. Then why the hell would you feed this to me? Not okay.
The shop must have been busy because their drink case was practically empty. There is only seating for 4 with a couple tablets to speed orders.
VERDICT: OKAY. I am not down for places where you may have to ask them to remake your food. But since 1/2 of it was actually really good, I am giving them 3 stars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I’m honestly glad that I waited to post my original review with a lower rating and thought through the experience a little bit more. As always, I find it a bit harder to review fusion spots. Not just any fusion either, but one that is all over the world map. It’s easy to just nitpick one dish and use it to judge everything else; but what about that is remotely fair?
For example, their Beef Rendang (a dish that I’m very familiar with - including the different regional renditions) is more like a hint towards what “real” Beef Rendang is. I don’t even need to speak on behalf of the Filipinos regarding their adobo (which I also grew up on) who are infamous to show up on public forums to criticize and say “that’s not how my grandmother makes it” (lol).
What did come to mind is the old quote that many often find negative but actually was meant to be a positive phrase (if the last part isn’t so often omitted). “Jack of all trades, master of none, though often times better than a master of one”.
That definitely applies here with their style of food. There’s a lot going on and a good portal to the true potential of each dish. Definitely give them a try! Portions are good and the food is definitely tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just finished my 3rd Takeout Meal and I am so IMPRESSED!!! The Food has been consistently EXCELLENT!!!… Large Portions, Great Taste, and just enough Spice… Seriously, I think they should consider changing the Name to “Belly Boom”…. 🤣
Don’t miss out and ENJOY!!!… KennyGEE!!! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Karahi, Burgundy Braised Beef
Easily the best tasting food there is in the Watertown area and maybe it’s surrounding cities. Harrison brought my team and I samples of what they’re all about. After tasting it’s delicious food, we decided to called him right away to give him a great feedback of how wonderful Flavor Boom actually is. Highly recommended if you want great, clean food to say the least!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I walked it because it smelled so amazing! The woman at the counter was so sweet and kind. There’s an iPad you order on and the food is ready very quickly! Loved all the creative and delicious options! Very cool they create dishes from other cuisines like Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Singapore. Highly recommend you check them out!
Parking: Parking available on both sides of the road. Looks like a little lot to the side in front of other store fronts you could possibly use as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgundy Braised Beef
I was drawn to this after noticing the top rating. I confirm the suspicion of fake reviews. Single review profiles :) I have seen this scam on YouTube too. I am a data analyst I care about quality data.
The food: Precooked food, did not taste fresh. Lacking flavour and rather blend. Portions are satisfactory. I am not a good cook but I do better than this restaurant. I work in business as well, we call this business model over promising and under delivering.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
I got the glazed pork and it was great! The meat was tender, flavorful, and the portion was generous. I will definitely return and cant wait to try other menus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great flavor but $17 for a small bowl of rice and some pieces of chicken I don't think is great value.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Karahi
Black Pepper PorkGot the Black Pepper Pork which I got on a bed of rice with some green beans.. Pork was very flavorful with taste of soy and pork cooked perfection tender..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Pepper Pork GF DF
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