Restaurants in Allston

“Nice atmosphere and great staff. Decided to try the signature mac & cheese with short rib but was disappointed. The mac*cheese was way too soupy for my taste and the short rib, while flavorful was overcooked and not tender.”

“The food is excellent and the staff are extremely friendly. My favorite dish is the Isshindo ramen - the broth, noodles, egg and pork are delicious - you can’t go wrong ordering this! I highly recommend giving this place a try :)”

“Decided to walk through Allston on a grody, misty afternoon and look for some food. Walked in by chance and at my SO’s insistence that we give it a look. I loved everything about the aesthetic, and enjoyed the soft music playing in the background. Being able to choose the ingredients I wanted - knowing they were organic and that they looked more than delicious raw...that was the absolute best part. The gentleman at the front was supremely helpful and answered any question thrown at him - by anyone in the shop. The price was more than worth the amount of food received, and the care extended to us as guests was wonderful. I absolutely would recommend anyone to give this a try. Don’t hesitate to ask a question, you will definitely get an answer. :)”

“I really love super 88 food connection, it's a staple place food is delicious only four vendors left but food is good customer service 👍. Is great we need to support this place more. Thank you nd u have super 88 supermarket for your other goodies. Hopefully they will bring more vendors here. Court is quite nd you can enjoy your food.”

“Another wonderful family lunch today! Thank you Chris and the Carlo’s Cucina family. My second visit in three weeks. We’ll definitely be back! My new favorite dining spot on my visits to Allston, from the Cape. 👍🍽️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark N.”

“Seoul Soulongtang is a pretty popular restaurant located in the heart of Allston.

The lines are usually pretty long to enter here, so I would come early if you are looking to get a table. The service was quick and efficient, and they were able to get meals out within a timely manner.

The restaurant has a large seating area, and there used to be seating areas where you could sit on the floor and eat. I haven't seen anyone use it though for a couple of years now, and it seems like it had been converted to where they store delivery orders. The kitchen is open and you can see into the kitchen at some tables.

As for the food, it is alright but the most recent visit I thought it was a little lacking. I usually get the Budae Jjigae, which comes with the sauce on the bottom. The sauce eventually diffuses throughout the soup to have the signature spice. The Budae Jjigae is very good, and I would definitely recommend it if you are hungry.

In comparison, I also tried the Yookgae Jang. I expected it to be spicy and with good flavor, but I was disappointed to see that the broth was watery and had no real flavor to it. It just tasted like water with a bit of diluted spice.

The prices here are pretty good for the portion size, and I would definitely come here for a casual dinner with friends.”

“For spicy lovers, Gamjatang and Shrimp Papaya Salad are recommended! Must try!!!”

“I can sum up my experience at The Park in four words: delicious, clean, thoughtful, and kind.

Boston has long felt like a difficult place to find truly satisfying Korean food, so I’m genuinely grateful that The Park opened and brought something so special to the city. The tteokbokki was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, comforting, and clearly prepared with care.

On top of the food, the space felt clean and welcoming, and the service was very kind. It is rare to find a place that feels this heartfelt from the food to the people behind it.

Wishing The Park continued success for many years to come. I will definitely be back soon!”

“I visited on a weekday right when the place opened. It wasn’t very crowded at first, but it started filling up as time went on.

They currently have an All-You-Can-Eat deal, and I was pleased with it. The service was prompt and attentive, with quick water refills and speedy delivery of dishes. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations.

We sampled the Pork Belly, Pork, Beef, and Lamb, all of which were tasty and well-portioned for our group. We also tried the watercress, fried bean curd, silken tofu, quail egg, and noodles. While most items were standard, the noodles stood out as particularly good.

For appetizers, we had the pork dumplings and brown sugar rice cake. The pork dumplings were typical, but the brown sugar rice cake was a highlight—crispy and not overly sweet.

The sauce bar had a solid selection, including the usual options and a nice touch of chopped peanuts for added flavor.

There was also a dessert bar with ice cream and popsicles, which was a nice bonus.

The ambiance was quite pleasant, with unique chairs and a well-thought-out theme. The only minor issue was that the pot was a bit far from my seat, but that was more about my seating arrangement than anything else.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely return.”

“Looking for Japanese resturant and was recommended by one of my colleague
Here is my feedback
1. Very nice ambiance
2. Settings are good
3. Hot pot was nice
4. Food was great and light.

Cons
1. For first timers it is little difficult to understand the process
2. Menu is not self explanatory
3. Service was bit slow though there were hardly two sets of customers”

“My go to Indian takeout spot. Food is delicious and they make it extremely fast. Whenever I go pick up, all the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. Note that this isn’t a sit down place, but highly highly recommend for takeout!”

“The food was very authentic and everything we ordered was really, really tasty! The staff and owner were so kind and even treated us to their milk tea which was also really good! The service was also very fast and we highly recommend!!!”

“Ate at the new location in Allston last night with a friend and the food there was amazing! Excellent fresh bread, lentil soup, and wrap. Service was generally good with a few hiccups.”

“This is honestly my favorite place! The two owners are always so kind and welcoming, and they make every visit feel special. The food is absolutely delicious, the portions are generous, and everything is always fresh and clean. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get.

I truly hope the two owners stay here for many, many years because this place has become my go-to spot. Highly recommend! ❤️”

“Delicious authentic food, very friendly staff. Def worth it!”

“100% recommend! So good and a cute little place to eat at as well. Drinks are good and the donuts are unlike anything else I’ve ever had!!!”

“Absolutely love it here! Been here 3 times and love how many options there are - the price is good and they're very friendly. You order from a pad with pictures which makes ordering easy! Portions are great size too”

“I'm glad I gave Hopewell another chance - the outdoor dining is so nice! I had a poor experience here years ago so was hesitant to return, but gave the outdoor dining a shot and was pleasantly surprised!

The chicken sandwich was banging, chip dip is awesome. Good cocktails. Not terribly priced either. I'll def be back - glad we have at least two solid outdoor options on Comm ave for the summer.”

“We are the Harvard Korean Association (HKA), a group of undergraduate Korean-American students at Harvard. For one of our major events involving Korean-Americans across the school, Seoul Topokki was our catering of choice. 사장님 was so kind and helpful in supporting us and the food was of course so delicious. A lot of the students rated this some of the best Korean food they’ve had in the area, and many of us hadn’t had such good authentic Korean food since leaving home. Seoul Topokki remains our students’ favorite food places and we are so happy we spent all our food budget here!! Thank you Seoul Topokki!”

“Pretty good pizza with many options for slices as well as takeout. Lots of sides and options other than pizza.

Friendly and patient staff. Service was fast and would 100% visit again!

Two tables inside that seat 3 each. You'll probably do takeout here.

Parking can be tough. No restrooms that we saw.”

“I’ve been going to Charlie’s for years with my wife and it is our number one neighborhood go to. Charlie is the best, undefeated customer service and he takes the time to know many of his guests. The food is great with a huge variety 5/5 ! Would recommend”

“Great atmosphere, friendly service, and AMAZING food. We drove an hour to try it, and are already making excuses to come back to try the delicious sounding brunch menu.”

“Great experience this afternoon. Sat outside and the service was great. The food was delicious! We had a flat bread and two pita wrapped sandwiches. The freshly made pita bread is delicious! Looking forward to going back!”

“Generous portions for cheap! They give a lot of rice which fills you up, but a decent portion of main dish (I got pork and tofu). The main dishes are a bit oily, but they taste very good. The pork had a decent amount of lean meat as well as fatty, which is good. I wish the tofu had a little more taste, but it was still good. Food came very quickly. The soup it came with was too salty though, tasted like salt water. Everything here was around $12 which is a good deal! Recommend for a quick but filling meal.”

“This place is fantastic! I had a solo lunch and enjoyed the chicken rice with ginger sauce and a side of broth. The whole dining experience was just 30 minutes. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. I’ll be back again, for sure.”

“I ordered two times from their catering menu to feed a crew of about 12-18 people and they were perfect! They were eager to accommodate dietary restrictions, provide utensils, and work around our schedule. The food was great and fed all of us well with leftovers (about 3 trays easily feeds 15+ people with extra.) Everyone loved the food and their great prices helped me stay on budget!”

“is the best ever ice crem a had in my life”

“1st time. It was great. Good food!!!! Well packaged. Driver was so polite. I will order again from them ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“This has to be my top 2 ramen shops! The broth was so rich yet not too salty, perfect balance. The ramen noodles are perfectly chewy.

I also loved their appetizers! Best of all, they have an app so I can rack up points for perks! Students can even get up to 20% off!

The service was excellent and ambiance minimalist and clean.”

“I love their dry pot - the portions are great and spicy. I also really enjoy the fish dishes cold noodles appetizer. The dishes are generally not super spicy (doesn't give you that numbing feeling especially if you have a high tolerance to spice) but it does pack a punch and it's flavorful.

Service is good and you order using an online menu/scanning a QR code. The interior is nice now that they renovated the interior!”

“A hidden gem is what it is.

I was craving for some clay pots and
came across this restaurant walking along the street and decided to dine in here. It ended up terrific! It’s a family style restaurant and food was surprisingly delicious!

I ordered rice noodle and the staff recommended add an egg in it and it’s so good.

Service is also great.

I’ll 100% recommend to anyone! Super authentic food.”

“A gem of a Korean restaurant. Absolutely delicious food, generous portions with fresh ingredients. The food is ready in a very short time. Also great for take out when you don't want to cook. Perillas has become my husband's go to and favorite meal. We are very grateful for such high quality food in our neighborhood.”

“I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup. Very generous portions, good prices, and delicious broth. Minus one star only because the beef was a bit dry, I would have preferred a slightly fattier cut if possible. Other than that, absolutely delicious and would definitely come again. Photo of menu attached taken on 6/29/24.”

“I thought the Turkish coffee and tea here was quite good, and we enjoyed the baklava as well. I got an iced chocolate, which was decent.

There are several board games, including a Rummikub table (fully occupied by a group during our visit) and backgammon.

It's an interesting place, and seems like a fun place to hang out and play games.”

“Came here with a group of friends while visiting Boston and this meal was truly the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Wow wow wow. We came in right before close but ordered a great variety to share between 6 people: dumplings, garlic green beans, a chive pocket, orange chicken, and these spicy beef noodles that were life changing. I wish we got two plates of the spicy beef noodle dish & considered coming back the next day for more before we left town!!”

“We have been ordering beans from Wolf and the gang for a couple of months now. the coffee is amazing and the customer service is top-notch - no matter how many times my wife picks the wrong delivery schedule! She suggested I write that.”

“The smell alone is worth 5 stars. The smell drew us in off the streets. The service here is amazing and patient. They went above and beyond to make sure we made it for our set at Obriens and we truly appreciate that. The food here 🙌🙌. Definitely will come back.”

“Everything about this place is great especially the Durian sticky rice. Unfortunately they are closing this place on Sunday, 29th March 😭 Hope the new food court will have the same Durian sticky rice🙏🏻”

“WOW. First time here and loving it. Ordered a shawarma chicken wrap and I barely had time to sit down before it came out. The wrap was piping hot and absolutely delicious. The service is incredibly quick and the staff were super friendly and upbeat. Good vibes only here at Sofra! 10/10”

“This Dunkin is THE BEST!! The coffee is always spot on, food always warm, and the staff are unbelievably helpful and kind. Thank you for saving my crappy mornings!!”

“Worth the Drive Every Time
Hey Tea in Allston, MA is absolute heaven. I drive all the way from the North Shore for this, and it's never a wasted trip.

Their mango drinks with sago and the grapefruit are top of the world—seriously, some of the best I've ever had. They do everything so well. I also love watching everyone's order come up and seeing the tea being made right through the glass. It's mesmerizing and just adds to the whole experience.”

“I love that this is one of the few remaining Starbucks in Boston with the true coffee shop vibes like they used to have, even one of the last in the US! Lots of people drinking out of real mugs, getting coffee & tea refills, lounging, and listening to the great playlist. It’s really nostalgic and well-maintained. And my drink is always made well here.

I go out of my way to go to this Starbucks for all the reasons. But finally decided to write a review bc today the manager (i believe?) was just kicking butt and hustling but also bantering with all the other baristas. She was so lovely and contributing to the great atmosphere at this location!”

“Really clean. My friend comes here very often, she’s a super picky eater. She said that the frog leg tastes different than how it usually is, the owner overheard and offered to make a new dish for us. Super nice employees and service. Their soy milk is made from home as well(free to drink and refill). Overall really nice experience. It’s my first time eating here.”