We've tried The Alley a few times now and always find them a bit disappointing. The positives are…read morethe store is clean & spacious. The downsides are the service is long and the drinks are mediocre. Out of our picks today, I would say the Thai Milk Tea was the better of the two but it was because the Strawberry Snow flavoring was way too artificial. They added scoops of strawberry (jam-like) puree that didn't mix well with the rest of the drink at all. Also, all their drinks are way too sweet. The over-sweetness is surprising since we always get 50% sweetness but they still overdo it. You can definitely find better boba elsewhere.

Enjoyed their ube brown sugar tapioca drink (their #1 most popular) and their mango purple rice…read moreyogurt drink. 50% sugar was a good level. They do also have happy hour deals at certain times where you can get a brown sugar tapioca drink for $5 or a free topping. Otherwise, the price is a bit steep at $7-8 per drink though on par now with a lot of the other more popular places in Boston which are becoming more expensive as well. I like that the Alley offers some different drink options which are not found at most other boba shops and would go back again for the drinks we tried.

I'm never coming back, my entire family is sick after getting drinks here…read more We decided not to go to Kung-fu because their drinks are too sweet, thinking Fruity would be more natural and not made with powders or syrups, friendly service, quick turn around but then our stomachs turned on our way home and didn't have enough bathrooms for everyone. So now I'm sure your imagination can show why I'm writing this upsetting review.

Fruity has really yummy drinks at a good price!…read more Located in the South Shore Plaza, Fruity has lots of fruit teas and fruit smoothies available. They also have milk teas too. I like their specialty fruit teas that come with jellies and popping bobas! They're cheaper than other bubble tea locations for what you get considering there are usually two toppings. The drinks are generally really refreshing, but I always ask for less sugar now. I find that the regular sweetness for their fruit teas is overwhelmingly sweet personally, but my friends seem to like it. They also don't overpack their drinks with ice which is something I appreciate. My favorites are their Mango Fever and Sunny Peach Specialty drinks! I highly recommend these two drinks if you decide to stop by here.

Staff always nice, dogs take about 10-15 min if you get the combo box with 6 dog flavors…read more I usually opt for the full dog, instead of half cheese or all cheese but we got a little of both amongst the different flavors available. It comes in a nice carrying box to go, but i didn't expect the toppings for them to be out in those little oz sauce containers for you to assemble yourself. That threw me off a bit, but apparently if you get the box or to go that's just how they do it. I rather the restaurant make and prep the dogs how they are meant to be. It is nice to have variety at the mall and a welcome addition. They also have wings and other appetizers / dishes but for me it's a once in a while spot. Definitely filling, only need 1-2 dogs per person if that and if getting the half cheese one the pull is definitely nice but super filling itself. Batter was crispy no complaints there! Would come back if the craving was there but usually not my thing.

Went here with my sister two times now on our trips to the South Shore plaza. Each time the food…read morecame out warm and delicious. The portions were generous and filling, I appreciated the amount of veggies and the flavorful sauce. Service was kind and we thought the food came out in a relatively timely manner. Worth the price! Definitely coming back for more Rose Tteokbokki.

If I could give this place a 5.9 star I would. My friend decided to take me to get some dessert, as…read morewe entered the door, we are welcomed by two swinging chairs which were just too cute to describe. My eyes were fixated on the gigantic cookies on top, but then my eyes looked down, and I saw it. It was the blueberry lemon muffin. That's actually one of my favorite combos. This thing was so moist with tons of blueberries. My taste buds were shocked at the goodness of quality and taste. Who brags about ice water? I have to. Ice cold water with crushed ice. Did you ever try a passionfruit crème brûlée, well I did, with a touch of tartness and not overly sweet, it was the best crème brûlée ever!

Went today to the Sweet Piglet after a hike of the Blue Hills and was I glad I did! This…read moreVietnamese gem had an inviting entrance, a friendly staff and interesting and tasty food and drink Options. We opted for Egg Coffee and Smoked Salmon Crepes and they were Amazing! Two Thumbs up and 4.5 , worth the drive and will be back....

The Gong Cha inside the HMart food court is so good! Service is soo kind and super efficient, even…read morewhen it's busy. I tried many drinks from Gongcha, but my favorites are the Strawberry milk tea/Mango green tea/3Q passionfruit. This location doesn't overdo the ice as well. The food court can get a bit loud but the quality and consistency of the drinks are worth. Good addition to Hmart!

Finally Hmart food court open and Gong Cha is ready for you!…read more Much quicker and efficient of many of the Gong Cha's and if there's an issue it's instantly rectified even on a crazy grand opening day! The staff is super nice, and they have full menu drinks toppings and snacks! Went with the mango coconut herbal jelly and passionfruit yakult today and pretty much will be back every grocery trip to visit! Love the team and the location, Hmart parking, many other items. Grand opening signups for free bees and coupons for the dining. Already the best Gongcha location in our community / Boston. Super clean (new yes i know, but the team is constantly cleaning.) Congratulations on grand opening! Pretty much be here exclusively. All the best and to a prosperous future! Cheers!

Tbaar is a great place to hang out with friends! There's plenty of seating inside, and they even…read morehave games like Jenga and Uno. It feels very lively and welcoming with the bright window lighting and upbeat music. The staff here are sooo kind and also really efficient!! Which makes the experience even better. The drinks usually don't disappoint... I've tried quite a few and they're always been yummy. Today I ordered the Peach Green Tea with Milk Foam, but I wouldn't recommend it since it tasted a bit sour. All my friends' drinks tasted amazing. My personal favorite is the Tbaar Green Milk Tea because it's floral and creamy. If you like drinks that are more on the milky side rather than super strong tea, Tbaar is definitely for you. I'd recommend it as a good hangout spot and enjoy boba with friends!

I was strolling around in the area after getting my eyebrows threaded & was feeling parched. It's…read morebeen so long since I last had Tbaar but figured why not give it another try. My memory of having Tbaar in the past is fuzzy, though I don't remember enjoying it very much back then. They have so many drinks on their menu, I honestly couldn't figure out what I wanted haha. Thankfully, one of the workers helped me out by giving me recs & I was then able to decide on two smoothies to try! I ordered a mango strawberry banana smoothie & mango orange smoothie. Thoughts: Both drinks had an artificial taste. The mango orange smoothie came with mango chunks that reminded me of the canned dole pineapple chunks, same idea. Eh. Still drinkable though but not something I would come back again for. I did enjoy the strawberry mango banana smoothie much more than the mango orange smoothie. Originally wanted to give Tbaar 3 stars, however, the worker that helped me was very nice & saw some other reviews saying to try their teas so maybe I will give that a try next time.

I've been going to N & P Saigon Subs since before COVID, and it's still one of my favorite spots!…read moreThe food is always fresh and delicious -- the sandwiches are packed with flavor, and the portions are generous. The owners are super kind and hardworking, and the service is always fast and friendly. It's one of those local gems that never disappoints. Highly recommend if you want authentic, tasty Vietnamese subs!

Awful place with awful attitudes. The inside is dirty and cluttered. The signs showing the price…read moreare confusing because many things are crossed out. The large lady gave a lot of unnecessary attitude when I asked her about the banh mi. There are many better places around. Took a few bites and had to toss. The bread was hard and stale.

My number 1 go-to for Vietnamese food in the area!! Being Vietnamese and a foodie, this takes a lot…read moreto rate this as number 1! Not just me but my entire family would agree to this statement 1) Food is amazing compared to other restaurants in the area especially for rice places, noodle soups, hot pot and family meals. 2) Cozy and have plenty of space in the restaurant 3) Service is always on point!!

Have no idea what the hype about this place. My friends recommended us to tried this restaurant out…read moresince they have alot of great reviews. We came in a group of 7 people. The place was packed. The waiter gave us two large round tables because they have no table left to seated us all together. We ordered Bun Bo hue, banh trang tron, nem cuon, pho dac biet, com dac biet and a few drinks. The foods came out an hour later. We keep reminding the waiter about our missing food orders. Restaurant is very dark inside with little lighting. Foods are just average. A few complaints. My bun Bo hue was too spicy for me. Banh trang tron is too salty and dry. My smoothie drink tastes like artificial favor. It an experience but we won't be back here again.

The selection is abundantly noticeable! Fresh and nicely packaged and well marked by price for easy…read morechoosing! Some vegetables are reasonable in price while others are much higher! It's best to compare and shop but if you choose to shop here always be prepared to spend more on some products! This place has everything you desire from fresh fruits and vegetables to prepared foods and a bakery that will make you salivate! Go up and down the aisle and you will see so many choices in Noodles and condiments and a plethora of frozen seafoods and more! The fresh meats and chickens can be pricey and the fresh fish on ice displays for your choosing! You can actually spend hours and find unusual food items! Then the sweet area with cookies and cakes and many many snacks to satisfy any craving! The parking lot is always full and I find very little employees around except at their areas! It's a very nice place but not as friendly staff. They pride themselves to check you out fast to help the next sometimes at 5 items of less they don't bag your items. So be prepared to bring your bag! Lots of foot traffic and lots of movement of customers! I noticed that it was all Asian Shoppers and I was the only Caucasian there at least for today! At times going up and down the aisle I was pushed or bumped to get out of their way, but I was in their market! In many ways I only like to see what healthy veggies I can buy that's not offered at Stop n shop! There is more meat variety and choices of different Chicken parts available! But, it has lots of options! I like that!!!

This store is HUGE, I've found everything that I could possibly need here to cook Chinese dishes. I…read morealso ordered food from the "Kitchen" section; I tried the rice plate with Roast Duck, Pork Belly and Soy Sauce Chicken, it was okay and fairly priced. The bathrooms on the other hand were pretty disgusting, and parking could be a bit of a pain in the ass. The staff were friendly, so that's always a plus. I wish that this market was in Boston, but it was definitely worth the 30min drive!

I had placed an order via Uber Eats from Sake. I ordered some sushi, some Yakitori (because my dogs…read morelove them and they deserved a yummy treat), and ramen that I put in the fridge for Sunday in plan of having some good hot soup after shoveling the pending snow. While my order was in route, the restaurant called and informed me that my driver forgot the hot items. Before I could even feel an ounce of disappointment and without prompt I was asked for my address as well as phone number and their delivery guy brought my ramen! No extra charge, and when I tried to give him a tip, he politely declined. THAT is platinum level of customer service. And to top it off, the sushi was delicious...I cannot wait to heat up and try the ramen. Highly suggest, if I could give more stars I would!

I recently wrote a review for the 'Hot & New' Omori in Quincy. While I am not a detractor of Omori,…read morethe experience there left something to be desired. This is due to some creative decisions I disagree with and, at times, very little eel. Meanwhile, Sake Japanese Restaurant hits just the right spot! The creative decisions were excellent, with everything coming together splendidly. The fish was fresh and in more than generous amounts. This, in turn, makes the cost of about $20 per roll seem reasonable and makes it much easier to stomach (I didn't intend the pun, but I will own it). Regarding the Holiday and the Kevin Page, these maki rolls are similar. Both shine with the white fish on top and generous amounts of tuna (and salmon in the Holiday's case) within. The eel and cucumber add a pleasant new dimension to the pieces. I'd say these two are like identical twins adopted by different families. Each will have some unique personality and flair, but at the core, they are one. The crazy tuna brought something different to the table. While I am generally not a fan of the chopped-up style of fish, here it just works, and I didn't mind it. If I were to guess, this is because many places have more tempura than fish and add too much spicy mayo. Despite the style, the tuna was still able to shine through. For the inside, I enjoyed the crunch and freshness of the cumber with the sweetness and savory notes from the eel. Finally, the service was polite and speedy, though it wasn't bustling. Thus, not only would I happily return to Sake, but I would love to order the same three rolls again, for they were *that* good.