Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near North Allston, Boston

Maggi B. • March 27, 2015Best place ever. Food is great, everyone that works there is super nice and helpful! ❤️

BU Today • June 12, 2012For a special lunch or dinner, try this hot pot restaurant. Choose beef sirloin ($15), chicken ($11), seafood ($12), or a vegetarian platter ($12). Sashimi is also available.

C B. • February 19, 2022Get the Brighton Community Flatbread. Mostly local ingredients and drafts.

Bridget Reed M. • October 27, 2013The best chicken strips I've had in the Boston area. Cane's sauce is amazing.

Thas S. • January 28, 2018You will need a big appetite for all you can eat vegetables, noodles,fish balls, tofu and dessert. Beef, chicken and seafood are all a la carts. You better know how make your dipping sauce.

Max • August 16, 2015The real deal for spicy dry hot pot (麻辣香锅) and fish in chili (水煮鱼). The lamb skewers are also solid with a nice alternation of meat and fat.

BU Today • February 14, 2013Some favorites from our review: Mexican street corn & carnitas pork tacos. Lone Star's extensive beer, mezcal & tequila menu make a great pairing with their authentic, house-made Mexican street food.

Jeremy K. • October 30, 2014Amazing popcorn chicken, pizza and all kinds of other dishes of all sorts like their fried dough bites

Michael S. • October 8, 2016All the food is great, less busy during the week but at weekends be prepared to wait in line for a free booth. Would eat here every day if I lived close enough.

Beth M. • February 21, 2019I’ve tried several drinks and all are good; love their avocado toast with poached egg! Basically I come here every Tuesday and Thursday when I’m in the area for a conference! Totally worth visiting

BU Today • December 5, 2013This global Korean chain has an extensive menu and tasty sushi but the real draw is the fried chicken. Juicy on the inside with a crunchy shell hand-brushed in signature sauces, this dish is superb.

Soph A. • September 6, 2018Excellent set up for studying, enjoyed a cup of their cold brew

Thrillist • March 8, 2010For the 2nd greatest idea in history (3am kebabs in Allston), hit this late-night Middle Eastern take-out joint w/ an extensive menu of traditional wrapped favorites and “delicious healthy halal food.

Boston.com • September 12, 2012You don't need to go to the North End for generous portions of well-prepared, gently priced Italian-American classics and originals. One of our critic's 10 under-the-radar gems: http://bo.st/Pb3zgP

Saritha A. • July 15, 2014Its a nice cozy place and yet good for a group of 12! In the appetizers, I tried a few and I liked Aushak (with beef gravy) and another app with pastry shells the best.

Martín C. • February 18, 2019Sweet, strong espresso. Just do it

Shawn • September 3, 2018Great outdoor beer spot (beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks available). Limited snacks. Corn hole and giant Connect Four. Great spot!

Minnie K. • August 15, 2014Really great 순두부찌개 (tofu soup)! If you love spicy food, go for the extra spicy!!

Linda S. • September 5, 2015Ugh. Craving beyond satisfied. Get their combo and make sure to try their sauces. Love their garlic+mint/cilantro+medium hot sauce.

Kaely G. • November 15, 2015Great service and cool atmosphere. Really creative flavors - candied sweet potato, avocado. All made with coconut milk! P.S. they have free ice water.

Jeremy K. • August 22, 2014Best Thai spot in Boston. Absolutely delicious. Go with the classics or the more authentic dishes. There's a ton to choose from, the menu is big.

Rajarajan P. • February 8, 2016Been here many times and always loved their biryanis, kheema naan and cholle batura. Today, I tried their bhindi masala, and it's out of the world.

Jessica H. • August 3, 2014Vegans ! They now have a vegan special each day that changes. Super delicious and the fries come with the combo deal for $9.

Alex D. • November 2, 2014I really enjoyed our seafood scallion pancake.

cali w. • February 12, 2014The Best bakery around!! :D Great croissants & baked goods!!-try the ham&swiss croissant. excellent customer service & everyone is so friendly

Diane H. • October 9, 2019Everything!

Tyler H. • May 21, 2010Great coffee! Ask for a clover brewed coffee in the clover coffee press or a amazing latte made by one of the baristas!

Laura B. • April 7, 2013Great service. Awesome bartenders. Great expresso martini

Tommy L. • November 17, 2011The place to go in Boston if you're looking for quality asian food...they have it all: korean, chinese, japanese, thai, indian--there's something for everyone!