Went to Soup Shack with some friends because I was craving ramen and this place did not disappoint…read more Everything was so flavorful, fresh and comforting. Such a good spot for a cozy filling meal. STEAMED CHICKEN GYOZA Soft tender and packed with a juicy chicken filling. The wrapper had the perfect bite and dipping it in the ginger sauce made it even better. A great starter. FRIED PORK GYOZA Crispy outside juicy inside and so flavorful. The pork filling was seasoned well and the crunch made each bite so satisfying. These were gone instantly. DAC BIET A rich beef broth loaded with rare steak brisket tripe tendon and meatballs. So much flavor and such a generous portion. Comforting, savory and the kind of bowl that warms you instantly. MI WONTON Light clean and comforting. The wontons were stuffed generously and the broth was flavorful without feeling heavy. A great balance to the richer bowls we ordered. SPICY MISO BEEF STEW This was incredible. Spicy miso broth with tender slow cooked beef and all the toppings. The spice level actually enhanced the flavor instead of overpowering it. Deep savory and so satisfying. TAN TAN MEN One of my favorites. Spicy creamy broth with ground pork bok choy and bean sprouts layered over chewy noodles. Rich bold and full of flavor in every bite. We also added marinated soft boiled eggs to our ramen and they were perfect. Soft jammy and full of flavor. Highly recommend adding one to any bowl. Overall Soup Shack really hit my craving. Everything tasted fresh portions were generous and the spicy bowls had so much depth. Loved this visit and will definitely be back.

The food is so good, sometimes can be a bit salty. I would go not during dinner because the place…read moreis small. The people that works there are super nice

Great spot if you're craving soup! The service is friendly and quick,…read more I ordered the crispy pork belly and absolutely loved it. It was perfectly fried--crispy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The sauce paired with it was delicious and really brought the dish together. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

Firstly - service was great! Woman was very kind, and the food came out incredibly fast. It was…read moreonly me, and 1 other table in the restaurant so it was pretty quiet! I ordered the Tom Kha Soup with Dumplings - the flavor of the broth was delectable! Super tasty, spicy - I looooved the mini bok choys. Unfortunately, I did not like the dumplings. They were shrimp & pork - the pork was wrapped around the shrimp, which made the texture of bitting into the dumpling strange to me! Overall - I would try something else on their menu as it all looked great, this one item just wasn't a hit for me!

I wish I have a picture to show but we ate it way too fast!!!…read more Pho Viet is an absolute go to. I might get some angry comments for saying this but pho Viet has the best cold cut banh mi in all of Massachusetts!! I will post again when I go next time and get some pictures. As someone who was born and raised in Dorchester, And ba Le was the only spot we would go. With inflation and increase in cost, I felt like the quality just kept lacking. The cold cuts are extremely thin and lack amounts of butter and pate. Pho Viet banh mi are so filling the ham was the right about of thickness that it gives a good texture when you bite into it, the veggies are extremely fresh and not does look like it's been sitting out all day. Even my parents ask me to grab them some every time I visit them in Dorchester!! Must try!!!

Really terrific food here - we ordered takeout beef pho and banh mi and both were really…read moreexceptional. The only thing I'd say is that this is a bit pricier than some of the other Vietnamese places I've been to, but it's definitely a place I'll be back to often. Beef Pho ($15.95) - The broth here is great - so nice and savory. You can tell that it simmers for a really long time to get all of that flavor from the bones. It has a bit of a sweet note to it as well which is a bit more than I'm used to, but I really liked it still. There was a good amount of meat, and the whole soup experience was great, especially for takeout. They did skimp on the bean sprouts and herbs with takeout though - it was a pretty small amount of veggies, but still a really solid pho. Banh Mi ($9.75) - Yes, the price is a bit high for this one as well but the size was HUGE. The pickled veggies were perfectly sweet and tart, and the cilantro added a nice freshness with the cucumbers. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the balance of flavors here was really spot on. And, like I said, it was HUGE. Definitely not the cheapest Vietnamese food I've had, but also absolutely delicious - I will be back!

This place transported me to a whole other location! I didn't feel like I was in Massachusetts…read moreanymore. The decor inside and the quality of their food here takes you away! From the very attentive and supportive staff to the intricate details that they have throughout the restaurant , it is truly transformative experience. As for the food, if you're in the mood of something spicy, especially that Sichuan type of heat, then the beef soup is the one for you! I personally would recommend the green pepper pork because it was absolutely delicious! I could not stop eating it and it was just perfect in every which way! Looking forward to coming here again to try many other delicious foods and will probably bring a couple of more friends because their group seating is absolutely stunning!

5 for food 2 for service…read more We love the NYC version of this restaurant, and were excited to visit the Boston spot for mouth numbing dishes. Starting with an iPad menu, our ordering experience with our waiter was subpar. We ended up with extra things ordered that weren't part of our initial order. In good news the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was fire and the waiter poured 5 glasses of water for 3 of us. So we could cool down without needing to flag him down. With the only non-Asian waiter in the restaurant, he struggled with basic elements of service. Inattentive. Requests went unmet (lemons for water). We sat for more than 15 mins after asking to box up leftovers and to close our check. This was all a little embarrassing, as we brought my boyfriend's father. After singing praises of the NYC spot, this was a disappointment.

On a Friday evening I decided to try Tofu Story. At 6:45pm. the establishment seemed half full, so…read moreI received a seat immediately. I ended up ordering the seafood soondubu ($18.99). I first received some banchan - cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, fried fish cake, and stewed radish strips. They were all excellent. The cabbage kimchi had a rich seafood stock flavor with some smokiness to it. The radish kimchi had actually absorbed flavor rather than just sitting in brine. The fish cake had a hondashi-like umami, and the sliced onions tasted like they came out of a gyudon - soaked through with soy sauce. They also brought out a small sample of their housemade tofu before the main dish. It was soft and silky. The seafood soondubu ($18.99) was equally excellent. The tofu had enough flavor to stand on its own; it wasn't just a protein filler. The seafood had some smokiness/ wok hei to it, which wouldn't be out of place in a bowl of jjampong. The soondubu here might be a couple of dollars more than other nearby establishments, but it's well worth it.

Big and clean restaurant…read more Great tofu and side dishes. Tons of seating for a big party and they were very accommodating.

Came here after Disney on Ice. It felt like they were understaffed but they still gave great…read moreservice. Staff were still friendly although overwhelmed. Noticed the guy was helping serve and grilling at the same time. The boiled pork belly platter is a good sharing platter and was good. Had the baby and toddler with me so couldn't enjoy it as much so took it to go. The soup was good and loved that I got to salt to my taste.

We used to absolutely love this place, but our most recent visit was so disappointing. Not sure…read morewhat's happened over the years but the portions & quality got significantly lower while the prices got much higher. $33 for a combo with such tiny portions is insane. Not to mention our meat was overcooked to the point of being tough to chew. The Soulongtang broth was nice and rich but they barely gave any glass noodles. Banchan was bland. Overall, very sad to see how far they've fallen.

I stop here whenever i get to Boston to visit my daughter. The matzo ball soup is delish & deli…read moresandwiches yummy as any other good deli i've visited! And they always seem to be stocked with the celery soda that is tough to get on the west coast. Go early especially on weekend when there always seems to be a line. Can't wait to get back here soon.

I'd heard about this spot from people all around ever since moving to Boston and I finally…read moreunderstand why: Zaftigs is the perfect representation of traditional Jewish home style cooking in Boston! The atmosphere is so nostalgic and warming from the moment you step inside, like a true classic neighborhood diner. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly making the experience all the more welcoming. And when it comes to the food itself, it's like a nice big hug to seal the deal. The flavors are tasty and satisfying without being anything over the top. Also, their many has a wide variety of options ranging from familiar diner foods to some unique Jewish specials that you can't find just anywhere. This place is great for a casual bite to eat for really any meal (plus they serve breakfast all day)! I'll definitely be back to try their breakfast too, but I must say their lunch/dinner foods also don't disappoint: the latkes and matzo ball soup are a must!!

I've been to KungFu Kitchen two times now and it's been consistently great. I've ordered the Pork…read moreXiao Long Bao, Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup, Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumber Salad - all were amazing and would order again. The pork and shrimp wonton soup was brought a perfect balance to the flavorful meal and it's broth was super yummy. The cucumber salad was seasoned perfectly and was a nice balance to the otherwise heavy meal. My favorite is probably the pork xiao long bao, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Service was great. Both times we were a party of two and were seated quickly, if not immediately. Food came out very fast. Will 100% be returning.

Xiao long bao a little over steamed and MSG heavy, but nice thin wrapper and flavor. Best I've had…read morein Boston so far. Knife cut noodles also pretty tasty with good soup but too salty for me. Sheng jian bao was a bit of a letdown, not as crisp as I'd like. But still not bad, with a good ratio of bun to meat. The space is nice and open, and going with a toddler is easy due to clean high chair and bathroom changing table.

Overall:The experience was a bit confusing from the start. The space previously housed another…read morechicken-focused restaurant, and it wasn't immediately clear how this concept differed. There also seems to be a main HEN location in Somerville, but the menu here didn't match what's listed online, which made things harder to navigate. The old business's yelp (Fiya Hen) is still active. Unsure if it's under the same management, just a rebrand or something else. That said, we did enjoy the live music, since it added a fun atmosphere to the night. Service:Service was slow, likely because only two staff members appeared to be working on a Friday night. Our drinks arrived when we were already more than halfway through our meal, even though they were the first thing we ordered. Margarita Desuka:Nothing particularly memorable. The plum powder rim was a nice and unique touch, but I personally missed the classic salted rim. Overall, it tasted like a standard margarita. Soy Garlic Burger:Unfortunately too salty, which overwhelmed the other flavors. The Nest:Decent overall. The fries were light and airy but could have been crispier. Final Thoughts:A mixed experience...the live music and atmosphere were enjoyable, but service timing and menu clarity made the visit feel a bit disorganized.

super surprised to see such negative reviews on here! I will say we just came for drinks on a…read morefriday night, were immediately greeted by super friendly servers, and were pleasantly surprised they had live music! Its a small space with a modern trendy feel. I loved the menus and the concept of pairing your cocktails with certain streetfood, there were lots of fun options. Cocktails are pricey but on par with other boston bars. I had the storm of the Jupiter - which tasted like a thai tea, I thought it was just sweet enough, matched the described flavor profile, and appreciated it wasn't too strong. I also had a sip of the green line which was a bit too strong for my tasting, but my boyfriend enjoyed it and the fruity flavor.

Great Korean tofu place to go. Friendly service overall…read more Bibimbap was really great. Overall seasoning was spot on.

I returned here for a late 2:30 pm lunch. Street parking was less terrible than usual, so I managed…read moreto find a spot right next to Kaju. The establishment was almost at capacity, but I got the last 2-top. I ordered the intestine tofu stew ($15.99). The tofu stew itself seemed decently savory with silky tofu, an egg, and well-cleaned intestines. It also arrived piping hot. The banchan seemed disappointing today. The radish kimchi was barely fermented and slightly bitter; it tasted like raw daikon purchased from the supermarket that morning. Cabbage kimchi seemed acceptable. Banchan sizes were quite skimpy; I ordered a refill for myself. This has convinced me to find another default / go-to place for soondubu / tofu stew.