Came here for Nik's birthday and we got the golden honey boneless spare ribs and grand sushi and…read moresashimi platter to share between 3 adults. It was very grand and decadent. The spare ribs were tasty and I think they had some truffle oil. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh. The chefs provided 3-6 pieces of sashimi/sushi/nigiri of each type of fish so we could do our own tasty menu together. Our sushi boat came with the seared hamachi make + caviar roll which was really good. I would definitly order that again. The prices can be expensive, but the sushi is fresh and worth it for special occassions!

I come here every other month, it's so good!! It's a nice suburban restaurant that is beautiful…read moreinside. Yesterday the food came out at a good pace, but sometimes it comes out all at once and is overwhelming. The waiters are always so nice. Food: - hot and sour soup (8.5/10): great starter. the wonton chips on top were such a good addition. - lettuce wraps (8.5/10) - spicy edamame (9/10): can't go wrong - pork potstickers (9/10: i love the seasoning on these. - yellowtail thai basil spoons (10/10): my favorite thing on the menu, we always get 2 to start and 2 to end they are amazing. spicy, and so much flavor. - duck bao (4/10): i personally did not like the flavor of these so will skip next time. - crispy chicken wings (10/10): my favorite chicken wings! love the flavor. spicy - spicy tuna crispy rice (9/10): a must order as well!! love the presentation - seared hamachi and banana pepper (9/10): the fish is so fresh and the sauce is flavorful. - tuna pizza (7/10): these are good! i think there's too much going on for me but a lot of people love them so worth a try. - tuna taco (8.5/10): i like these more than the tuna pizza!! - salmon and fingerling potato (8.5/10) - black pepper udon noodles (8.5/10)

Delicious dishes. The hot and sour soup is very flavorful. Multiple choices on old time…read morefavorites. Decor is beautiful with a great atmosphere.

Return Sunday lunch visit, repeating three items that were good the previous time and trying two…read morenew ones. I forgot how swanky looking the place was, and that still impressed. -- Egg Rolls: Cradled in a wicker basket, crisp on the outside, celery, and pork on the inside, a bit dry, but good flavor. A little above average. -- Spare Ribs on the bone: Painted on every surface with a nice char to complement the glaze. A thicker cut than most. Just like last time, they looked like a reheat, but still had very good texture (tender, moist) and decent enough flavor. Above average. -- Pork Egg Foo Yong: A trio of thick patties flooded with light brown sauce. Good crispness underneath. Soft and tender with big chunks of pork that wasn't dried out. Good overall flavor from the fry, the onions, and the pork, as well as the sauce. Near-elite to elite. -- Kung Pao Chicken: A little different here, with much larger shreds of chicken, a little darker than most, less celery and peanuts than most, a profusion of peppers, and pleasing spiciness to the soy-based sauce. Very enjoyable. Above average to well above average. -- Peking Noodles: A little different, and in a good way. More of a fine shred than a crumble, much spicier, and a little gloppier. Good feel to the egg noodles. I don't get this dish often enough to compare, but I enjoyed it. No OMG moments, but no complaints. Solid lunch, flavorful entrees, and I departed with a higher opinion than before. Upping to 4 stars.

Two weekend visits to this relatively new subterranean Sichuan eatery in Harvard Square (Eliot…read moreStreet) with a very inviting interior and some VERY spicy dishes. -- Vegetarian Cold Noodle: Firm, peanut buttery, satisfying. Not spicy. Not too saucy, so you can "feel" the noodle, but I would have liked more vegetables. -- Yibin Fiery Noodles: Warm and similarly al dente, these were manageably spicy. Meat crumble, seeds or nuts, scallions, and heat. -- Red and Green Pepper Chicken: Batterless but crisp, tender, and not boneless. Relentlessly spicy from several heat sources and kaleidoscopically delicious. The closest comparison is dry hot chicken that also goes by a few other names, but this was better. Elite, and the best thing I ate in all of 2025, but sadly no longer on the menu. -- Stone Pot Tofu: Billed as Ma Po Tofu sizzling in a stone pot, but no sizzle and no stone pot. Identified as very spicy but minimally spicy and more numbing (more "ma" than "la"). I enjoyed the overall flavor (heavily seasoned) and the saltiness of the fermented black beans. Despite some of the menu discrepancies, this was a really good version for my tastes. Near-elite. -- Green Beans With Eggplant: Strong flavor, not too hot spicewise, but volcanically hot temperaturewise. Decent. -- Chicken and Clams: Black bean flavor, whole peppercorns, spicy but loaded with flavor beyond the spice. A deceptively huge and quite delicious. Elite. -- Beef Spring Rolls: Not my choice. Crisp, beefy, and chili sauce on the side added contrast. Solid, but boring, more typical of an Americanized offering, and a waste of an opportunity given Too Hot's killer menu. -- Pork Belly with Fermented Beans: Superb rendition, not drastically different from twice cooked pork, but much more flavor and giant pieces. Near-elite to Elite. -- Shrimp in Dry Hot Pot: Tons of dry rub spiciness, giant shrimp, chopped vegetables, and crinkle cut potatoes. Near-elite. -- Brussels Sprouts w/Shallots: More subtle flavors here but hardly bland. Fried shallots had sort of an onion ringy presence in miniature. Cooked just right. Outstanding overall experience, with the best dish on the first visit and almost all winners on the second. Kudos to the friendly and helpful service, including a server suggestion to switch an item after noticing we ordered two very similar items. Eager to return often and try even more of the menu.

Pretty solid szechuan spot in Harvard Square! I made a reservation to ensure no wait time and at…read morethe time, I had to make it quite early so it seems like a popular spot. Interior felt very modern and sleek - it was a bit small as well so it was a little cramped between tables and walking areas. The menu had a good selection of szechuan fare and we ended up sharing some of their popular dishes. I enjoyed the large fish one which was a good size for a family. Everything tasted authentic, my only qualm was paying for rice - you can't not have rice and it seems ridiculous to pay $3 for one bowl. Overall, a solid restaurant and option for Chinese food in Harvard Square.

At first I was genuinely excited to find this place on google maps and even more excited when I saw…read morethe interior pictures and realized that it was indeed a sit-down restaurant and not just one more of those numerous take out only joints. The interior is decorated nicely, it's clean and the wait staff were professional and friendly. My main comment is that the food was extremely OK. I wasn't offended, but for some reason the pineapple fried rice was not seasoned much, the drunken noodle (probably the best dish of the night) was decently good albeit a little too spicy, and the shumai appetizer was almost there, but not quite. It was a bit of a let down overall as it has so much potential to be a really great spot. With Dakzen, Sugar & Spice and other Thai places nearby Blue Elephant needs to step it up a little then it'll be great.

Perfect balance of authentic Thai cuisine with customization and vegetarian options. I like spicy…read morefood and the "spicy" level was delicious, my partner ordered medium and there was still enough spice but without sacrificing on flavor. It's a small restaurant with friendly local service and great food, what's more to love?

The steak and chicken banh mi is the best anywhere around for only 9! Definitely try it with spicyread more

I decided to stop by for lunch while I was in the area upon the recommendation of friends who grew…read moreup in the area. I was definitely not disappointed! The inside of the shop is clean and the staff was friendly and helpful when we were deciding on our orders. The shop is small with only a handful of tables and booths, but thankfully we were able to snag one without having to wait. I decided to get the S6 banh mi and a Thai tea. You have the option to order each of the banh mi spicy (adds peppers) or not spicy - I opted for the spicy version. The banh mi was PHENOMENAL - definitely up there with the best I've had in MA. The bread was the perfect texture with a crunch but not too hard and the filling was exactly as I would want my banh mi to taste. I wish I lived closer to Cafe Bayon so I could order from here regularly!

Ocean Sushi is our favorite sushi place around. Nothing compares! They were in our regular…read morerotation, but we moved a little further away last year, which makes it a little less convenient to get to. But the sushi is so good we still try to order from here periodically. It's just worth it! Everything we've ordered has been delightful. The sushi tastes fresh and the portions are generous. One of my favorites though is the Mushroom Tempura Maki The owner is also very friendly and kind.

Fresh big fat pieces of sushi & sashimi. My friend brought two giant traysfrom them and we all…read moreloved it.

Amazing food - fresh and tastes great. Our go to. Prices are decent. Good size appetizer combo for…read more2. Plus leftovers!

Food is always delicious, I've had both dine in and take out. It can be a bit pricey but the food…read moreis quality!

Very comfortable, right smack in downtown, but average. The jasmine mango tea was delicious but the…read moredesserts were just OK. The selection was limited for a dessert establishment. Seating was comfortable and service was fine. The bathrooms had no soap which worries me... How did the food preparers wash their hands... or did they?

I ordered the hot black sesame soup with red bean, and it definitely hit the spot, especially when…read moreI've been missing my Hong Kong desserts. It warmed me right up and came out super fast. The sweetness was a bit on the stronger side, and I wish the black sesame had a deeper toasted flavor, but overall it still did the trick. A cozy, comforting bowl -- solid 4/5 for satisfying my HK dessert cravings.