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    Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

    4.6 (514 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Koji Risotto
    Adina B.

    Walking into Brassica the vibe is instantly casual and welcoming. Our server Ana was fantastic. My husband can't have any food with alcohol in the cooking and instantly upon hearing that she had the chef mark up a menu - something we SO appreciate. At a new to us place We like to know "what shouldn't we miss", and Ana's recs were spot on. The Crab & Donuts were incredible, with the sauce being "lick the bowl clean" delicious. The pork belly with brown butter marshmallow is not to be missed. The risotto - using Parmesan 3 ways was also delicious. And the pizza was incredibly fresh and spring-like topped with snap peas and arugula. We (i) also enjoyed a cocktail (First Date), sweet but balanced. And the chocolate flan a perfect meal ender. We can't wait to go back and try brunch there

    Daniel L.

    10 visits later, and it's still one of my favorite dining (esp brunch) spots in Boston!!! Food (5/5): Brassica nails the balance of creating an evolving "American" menu with crowd-pleasing staples as well as bites with extra splashes of deliciously balanced creativity. - staples: the chicken and waffles as well as the sweet fried rice are my go-tos. the balance of sweet and salty is perfection - donuts/biscuits: soul-comforting doughy delights Ambience (4.5/5): the dress code is anywhere from "put together casual" to business casual. Music never too loud for meaningful convo. With the expansion, tables are now spaced for comfortable and intimate convo. Other: - service: casual, relatable, and attentive - parking by the forest hills mbta is pretty reliable - resy: must book in advance and show up within 15min We'll be back!!!

    Corn salad

    So yummy! Very diverse and interesting flavors. Plates are small but filling, the fried chicken was delicious and juicy and had a side of pickled cabbage and I believe strong wasabi mustard that complimented the sweet chicken sauce. The risotto had a very strong parmesan umami flavor, it might be too strong for some but I added some hot sauce to help. The corn salsa was amazing, a good soft heat. The inside is a cool vibe and outside seating feels very private. The dishes were all different, with cute patterns. Our server Josh was very kind, funny and knowledgable about the menu! Very welcoming and I appreciate the pricing transparency, the tip and tax is included in the menu, big fan.

    Brunch fried rice & pancake
    Miranda S.

    I really like what Brassica is doing. The entire menu has a fresh spin on items you might haveve had, but prepared in a unique way that you won't forget. I got a latte, the brunch fried rice, and a pancake. All 3 were great! Our server was also great and it was so cozy inside. I'm excited to go back and try the new space, as well as try the dinner menu, which I believe they are known for.

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    Jacob G.

    I can't remember the last time I enjoyed brunch this much. The pretzel biscuit was simply incredible. As someone who loves pretzel anything, this was like heaven for me. So soft and warm, and the honey butter was great. The hashbrowns were also excellent. Perfect little potato bites, soft on the inside and the perfect crisp on the outside. Cheese sauce also great. The brunch fried rice was the most unique thing we tried, and it did not disappoint. Super yummy, and had a nice kick to it. Big fan. And chicken and waffles were also great. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and paired well with the very soft waffles. Good to mix and match with all the hot sauces, too! The service was great, the coffee was great, all around can't say enough good things about Brassica!

    Yummy donuts
    Dennis G.

    Quaint place near the arboretum we were visiting. Great food and service. We went there for brunch on Saturday. I had the tofu gravy and pretzel biscuit...really good. Marinated firm tofu worked well with the dish. I tried my wife's fried rice and sausage, which was quite tasty, as well as my son's pancakes...also yummy. Had some great homemade donuts at the end. Go there!

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    Coco G.

    Celebration brunch after our daughter graduated from college on Saturday. Reservations absolutely recommended as it is a very popular restaurant! Bustling high energy ambience with small tables best suited for 2-4 people. Friendly staff. We ordered the brunch fried rice, the tower street sando, the chicken and waffles, and the tamale with caramelized mushrooms. Very satisfying delicious meal! Our daughter mentioned Brassica a few times in the past 4 years, so I'm glad we got to check it out!

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    Apex S.

    It's been a while since I've reviewed brassica but that's what happens when you are a frequent visitor. They do a solid brunch. There's enough savory and sweet options for all palates. I love that they do a breakfast fried rice; not a lot of places have this option- it's usually waffles, french toast, and pancakes, which are great but hey, more choices more fun. I also get their maple umeboshi latte which is phenomenal. No one else makes this flavor. Umeboshi is a sour Japanese plum btw, I googled for you! Always worth a trip and yes, make a reservation way in advance.

    Kyleigh D.

    This might be my new favorite restaurant! Everything we had was amazing and it truly felt like the executive chef thought about every detail of the food. I was really impressed and will definitely come back here.

    Maple umeboshi latte
    Amy Z.

    Have been wanting to try Brassica Kitchen for quite some time and managed to get an elusive brunch reservation on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were incredibly friendly and the ambiance of the restaurant was more like that of a high-energy cafe rather than a typical brunch spot. The menu is short and sweet, with a lot of focus on their "hero item" -- fried chicken. Everything we ordered was delicious. Despite not being a big coffee drinker, I loved the flavor of their Maple Umeboshi Latte, which was one of the best iced lattes I've had in a while. The Biscuits & Gravy with their signature fried chicken, unique pretzel biscuit, and scrumptious gravy was top notch. The only downside is that it's pretty difficult to walk-in, so definitely try to grab a reservation in advance! Food: 1. French Toast Bites (4/5) 2. Biscuits & Gravy (5/5) Drink: 1. Iced Maple Umeboshi Latte with Oat Milk (5/5)

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    the best food i've ever eaten!!!!! hash browns pancakes donut all GODsent!!!! easy to make a reservation absolutely love

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    Great options and vibe-pork bellies, Brussel sprouts amazing - great cocktail and warm welcoming atmosphere-definitely worth the visit

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    Ask the Community - Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

    Are there vegan options, it's listed in the features on yelp but the dinner menu doesn't even have vegetarian options, muchless vegan?

    Hi, thanks for your query. We have a much larger selection of both vegetarian and vegan options on our dinner menu. We can also go off menu to meet most requests, especially… Read more

    Are we able to sit here and do work?

    What kind of coffee is there?

    Hi Shannon, We serve light and medium roast coffee from fazenda coffee roasters, as well as a large selection of espresso beverages. We make all our own syrups in house and… Read more

    Any parking suggestions? The street in front is always crazy busy when I want to go!

    Hey Melissa, Unfortunately, due to all the construction, we do not have a ton of parking. If you… Read more

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    Another 10/10 visit to Tonino in the books!…read more It's such a hard reservation to get, but so worth it. I'm actually getting salivating while posting this review and looking back at my food pictures. I get the Eggplant & Ricotta Pizza as my appetizer and the Rigatoni Amatriciana as my entree each time I go - because they're consistently amazing. The service is always warm and friendly, and I also love the music playlist they play. Believe the hype & come to Tonino!!

    People rave about this place being better than the north end; I would say it's definitely more…read moreoriginal, and the approach to food is much more intentional. However, I don't know that it lived up to the hype that I anticipated. We got the pizza Bianca with ricotta with hot honey, which was basically just like plain toasted focaccia and ricotta (wasn't anything to write home about). The taleggio was 100% our least favorite and we didn't even finish half. We had asked the waiter to describe taste profile, which they said was a "little funky" and had asked for clarification if it was closer to blue cheese. Once it arrived, it was like a verrrrrry strong/stinky Brie on the inside. The balsamic didn't really contribute to the taste at all. Sad that we didn't like this/kinda made me feel yucky after eating. The cavatelli was very good- nice light creamy sauce with the sausage and bitter broccolini. Very well balanced. Forgot to take a pic of the tiramisu but it was good, too! It's kinda salty (they add sea salt to the top). Drink menu was limited. Had two different glasses of red wine but wish they had something more full bodied on the menu!

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    Don’t Tell Aunty

    3.5
    (52 reviews)
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    This review falls somewhere between 3 1/2 to 4 stars…read more Ever since I heard about Don't Tell Aunty opening up last year I've been itching to get in and try it, especially as someone who loves Indian cuisine and someone who is often intrigued by fusion concepts and modern twists on classic dishes. We finally decided to go for a mid afternoon meal on a Saturday in the beginning of June. We looked at the menu online ahead of time to refresh our memories on their offerings, and the food was listed all together in a section called "all day menu". We had some dishes in mind that we wanted to try, namely the tikka tots, the mirchi bhajji and the rasam ramen. Unfortunately none of these items were on the menu when we went in. I realized that they have separate menus for lunch and dinner with the lunch menu being more limited, which I know lots of restaurants do. Nevertheless we were still excited to try the food there. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. Beautiful design, very comfortable and the music was a vibe. Contrary to some of the other reviews here saying that the service was aloof and lackluster, we found that it was prompt and down to earth. We opted for some Indian beers over cocktails. For food we decided on some curry dishes. Boyfriend ended up with paneer butter masala, I had Goan fish curry and we split some garlic naan. The guy did warn ahead of time that the fish curry was a naturally spicy dish, to which I stated that I was totally cool with that since I love the spicier dishes. Boyfriend asked for his butter masala to be extra hot. The presentation of the entrees is absolutely stunning. The rice was fluffy and the curry hit all the flavor notes as it was a little sweet, a little spicy and a little tangy. In hindsight I think I should've asked them to make it a tad spicier for me, but the flavor was definitely there and it was a pretty solid, filling dish. Boyfriend really enjoyed his butter masala, saying that they delivered on his request for extra heat. The bread wasn't bad, though the portion is rather small and it kind of reminded me of the packaged naan bread you can get at the grocery store. Overall it was a good experience at Don't Tell Aunty. I did see on the website that they were making changes to the menu, so I look forward to seeing what else they can do.

    I stayed at the CitizenM hotel in Backbay and just needed something to eat. I planned on going to…read moreanother place on the street but Don't Tell Aunty caught my eye and am I so glad it did so! The food was phenomenal. Hands down, no notes, fantastic. The portions were shockingly large. The atmosphere was club like which felt a little odd but also added to the vibes. Service was quick, recommendations were given without fanfare and they were absolutely correct. Absolutely would go back in a heart beat and I was texting friends with upcoming Boston trips to make sure to stop in.

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