To me, whenever I think about Boston, all I know is its strong seafood presence. However being in…read morethe suburbs of Boston, it gave me the opportunity to try other cuisines, and I was excited to see this authentic Turkish restaurant not far from my hotel. Ironically, I found this place when I was looking up ice cream. They serve authentic Turkish ice cream, and it's been something I've been wanting to try. In addition to the ice cream, I ordered Manti (Turkish dumplings) and Uludag soda (which they say is a Turkish ginger ale). I loooooooooved the Manti. While the dumplings were filled with meat, the dish overall felt light since each dumpling is like the size of a quarter. The dumplings had a nice chew, and the sauces made the dish rich yet creamy. The Uludag soda was definitely much lighter than a ginger ale. Tasted like a light citrusy drink, and it's less sweet than American sodas. The ice cream had a nice pull and chew, although it didn't look as stretchy as Turkish ice creams I've seen. Nice amount of pistachio flavor throughout. I came on a weekday lunch, so there was ample seating inside. Ordering is done via a QR code on your table or on a tablet stand in the middle of the restaurant. Service was quick and friendly, making it a great experience overall.

The food was delicious, authentic and fresh. We had several cold appetizers, manti (veg and beef),…read moredoner with bulgur, baklava and ice cream. Simple, but pleasant interior. Friendly and helpful staff. I rate 4.5, but will give 5 as no intermediate option. Improvements would mainly be timing of different courses delivered at table (was fast, but more time between mezzo and mains would be better). I believe that this small business has even greater potential.

Decent but expensive. Lots of options as far as smoothies. $11 a smoothie is just too steep.read more

I tried their peanut butter smoothie and their mushroom shawarma bowl ($26 in total but $5 off if…read moreyou join their rewards program). Although the menu is pricey, everything tasted great, and the smoothie was particularly rich, smooth, and a refreshing treat. I appreciated that the menu is very detailed and labeled with many common allergens and the amount of protein (many options with over 25g of protein!). With such a large menu, it can be a bit overwhelming reviewing for the first time. This location was very spacious with tons of comfortable seating inside which makes for a great place to get work done or hang out. The staff were very friendly and the food was ready in a reasonable amount of time.

Sweetgreen is that reliable national chain for healthy salad and grain bowls, where you can either…read morepick one of their chef-designed creations or fully customize your own. We almost always opt to order online for pickup, which is quick and convenient. The meals are reasonably priced for the portions you get, delivering exactly what you'd expect from a quality fast-casual salad spot. We're creatures of habit and always build our own bowl. The ingredients are consistently fresh, the combinations work well together, and their dressings are tasty and really tie everything together. It's a consistently decent, no-surprises place to grab a satisfying and healthy meal in the area.

Service: Let me say…read morethis if you handle my food like this lady did I rather eat out of a trash. She just dumped my food into the bowl and did not have a care in the world. She also did not offer me any bread. Sad day SG. Train these people better

This was my second time here and it was just as good! The service, food and ambiance are all…read moreamazing! The chicken rice was my favorite dish but the toffee cake was a close close second. I'd highly recommend Merai!

We went here for late night eats the day before Marathon Monday. The food was more small bar food…read morebites but still shareable. We went with another friend and we all really enjoyed the food. The chicken and rice was a big surprise as it came out as a chicken wing with the rice stuffed into it. The baguettes were perfectly buttery and went well with mussels and red curry. We all enjoyed the spare ribs as well which were so flavorful and smokey. The calamari was crispy with a creamy dipping sauce. As an aside the bathroom was a total trip and way different vibe from the restaurant. Very clean but we all came out and we were like whoa! Totally worthwhile to check out, very enjoyable to chill and have some late night bites!

This weeks caterer is Sprouts, the food arrived on time and nicely packaged. I got the Bangkok…read moresalad and everything was fresh. Beware of the spicy sauce because it was a slow burn. Just when I thought it was not spicy, I found myself drinking water nonstop at the end. Was looking forward to the crispy noodles but they used potato sticks as replacement. I came here to rave about the baklava! The walnut baklava had the perfect chew and crisp so I know Sprouts didn't give us the leftovers! Def made fresh! Did I mention they give you a lot of food?

Always the best salad bowls on campus! Price is relatively decent for the amount of food you get…read more This was the "build your own bowl". Ingredients are always fresh and ordering is usually relatively quick. Portion sizes can sometimes be pretty dependent on who's making your bowl.

Friendly service. We got take out the night before and enjoyed our food so much that we wanted to…read moredine in for breakfast the next day. Waited a bit because we didn't have a reservation. Staff were nice.

Went to Café Landwer last weekend for brunch and had a great experience. I ordered the Eggs…read moreBenedict Florentine, which included poached eggs, toast, and breakfast potatoes. The breakfast potatoes were five stars. I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu, which features many classic Israeli dishes with hummus, mezza, kebab, shawarma, and much more. Make sure to make a reservation on the weekend, or you may have to wait.

Still the best vegetarian food in the state. The juices are also incredible. Get the buffalo seitan…read moreCeasar wrap! Fast services and the entire vibe is superb. Very chill.

I've only been here twice and both times it was unsatisfactory. The second time was not just…read moreunsatisfactory but actually very bad. The first time, I submitted my order on the kiosk. While I was waiting for my food, one of the cooks (Latino gentleman I think, didn't get his name) called me over from across the room and asked me if I wanted greens in my bowl. I couldn't understand if he meant in addition to the quinoa that I ordered or instead of the quinoa so I just said ok. I was surprised later to find that my bowl did not have the quinoa that I ordered. Why would he ask if I want greens instead of just reading my order? I called to report the issue and dismissed it as a miscommunication. The second time, I submitted my order online. It was about a $45 order (two bowls). While waiting for my food, I asked one of the girls (Latino girl, kind of big with curly hair I think) if my order was ready. She said no and asked me if I wanted chicken in my bowl. I said that all of the information was already in the order that I submitted online and paid for. By the time I got home, I noticed the protein in one of the bowls was missing: teriyaki seitan. I went all the way back to the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. She seemed to already know that the food was missing and asked, "chicken"? And she said that I could not speak to the manager. She offered me a free dessert but I declined. Again, I asked her to read my order instead of confirming with me what I wanted in my order. She said ok and handed me a container of food. On my way to the car, I checked the container and it was buffalo chicken, not seitan. I told her that it was seitan missing, not chicken, and she apologized. She handed me the seitan and I went home. When I got home to eat my bowl, I noticed not only was the seitan missing but the chicken was missing. So both bowls were missing protein. Fortunately, I still had the chicken she incorrectly handed me the first time. To recap, I paid $45 for two bowls. Both were missing the proteins (the most expensive and substantial part of the meal). I went back and she failed to fix my order and refused to put me in contact with the manager. Overall, there seems to be a major communication gap and maybe an English comprehension gap in the staff where they are unable to understand what's being ordered, causing major inconvenience and incorrectly making what is priced as a premium meal.

Ordered delivery to my friend's place for dinner in Brookline which came timely. I got the Khao…read moreSoi and my partner got a fried rice dish. I tasted my partner's dish and it was flavorless. My friends also didn't think much of what they ordered. My Khao Soi had a nice flavor but wasn't authentic. It is usually made with boiled and crispy fried egg noodles and while this was topped with the crispy fried egg noodles, the boiled noodles were rice vermicelli noodles. Additionally, probably because it was delivery, the noodles had solidified into a clump and was very hard to break apart even with the soup. The main thing that was off-putting about my dish though was the dead lady bug that I found on my bean sprouts.

Really loved the food here. Please go here! It is quaint, family owned, and authentic. Service was…read morequick.