14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Allston

“I really appreciate a food court out here in Brighton/Allston, especially one with local shops and a variety of cuisines. Signage is helpful and I appreciate how many of the businesses are using digital tools like ordering tablets to help bridge language gaps.The building has seen better days but the tables are always clean; it offers a lot of options for seating, both large tables for groups and quiet side tables for eating alone. I would like if there were temporary signs on the vacant locations just saying that they're closed & looking for new occupants, because they just look abandoned right now.“

“One of the best full-service restaurants in Boston!“

“Never too packed, great service, drinks, and a low-key atmosphere. Go alone or with friends, you'll enjoy it either way!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian broths are available...the tomato broth is a little sweet, but good, and the mushroom broth is a newfound favorite! There are also veggie and different types of tofu options too.“

“Cozy atmosphere, decent prices, free miso soup no matter what you order.Server kept forgetting items in our order but we would ask and he would say they're on their way.. I assure you, the tea coming after the sushi boat was made and eaten was definitely a forgotten tea.They have gluten free soy sauce and as a vegetarian I was able to eat a cucumber avocado roll.Vegetarian options: Not labeled on menu but you could ask.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free soy sauce.“

“Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has a great vibe, perfect for unwinding after work. I started with their Oaxacan Old Fashioned, a tasty twist on a classic drink. I absolutely enjoyed every sip. It was perfectly made.For food, I tried the beef birria taco, chilies con queso dip, and Mexican dog, which was my absolute favorite, though all was delicious!I love that Lone Star is affordable, has friendly staff, and the food hits the spot. Definitely recommend it for a casual and enjoyable evening out!“

“Hopewell always hits! The food here is incredible, nothing more needs to be said. But honestly, the truffle fries are a must. The pizza was a 10/10. The cocktails our server recommended were perfection. I’m already looking forward to going back. Wish I saved room for dessert because everything sounded good. The vibes are cozy and quaint.“

“Really enjoyed the soup and how you could decide for yourself how much salt and pepper to add. Also, as most korean restaurants do they serve banchan/side dishes, which is great. The kimchi in the banchan was very bland though. My only dislike about this place is that they appear to want you to leave as soon as possible. I was not yet done with my meal and there goes the check to pay. I understand there is usually a line here during the dinner time but still the servers could exercise abit more patience.“

“Food is pretty consistent here. We always get the pork soup dumplings and it's very juicy inside. The filet fish soup with sour cabbage (has vermicelli noodles underneath) is very light and perfect for a cold night. The pork belly was very tender and flavorful. The Kung pao chicken had a nice kick but not too spicy. Dining area closes at 10pm but take out goes until midnight.Staff is friendly and attentive. Food comes out quick, so if you don't want everything too come out at once, then don't order all at once.“

“i go here very regularly and it’s very yummy and wonderful service every time!Vegetarian options: i have eaten here when i eat vegetarian and they have a wonderful selectionDietary restrictions: customizable so makes it easy to cater to your own restrictions! wide variety of offerings, you can find something you needKid-friendliness: kids would be welcome! big open space, customizable size for malatang, and video playing“

“Really delicious food and casual + friendly atmosphere. We tried different dishes and the flavors are like nothing we've ever tried before--really enjoyable experience and an instant favorite. We especially appreciated that they had a vegetarian menu, so it made it easy to try all sorts of food. Another plus is that you can buy some of the foods to go as they have an assortment of pre-packaged foods to bring home, like balachaung (a topping we ordered for the food that was super delicious).Vegetarian options: Had a separate vegetarian only menu, easy to choose from.Kid-friendliness: Very casual atmosphere, great for families and kids (as long as kids enjoy the food!)“

“Seoul Topokki makes it high on our high taste-per-dollar list. Korean culinary tradition includes doctor’s advice - food is medicine there, by tradition, and there’s a wide assortment of healthy options for the budget-conscious. Most of our fellow diners were school-age, almost entirely Asian.We ordered Bulgogi Topokki, along with a Vergetable Korean pancake. New to us, Topokki refers to mochi-like rice cylinders, about the size of Penne pasta, but solid core, and is the specialty of the house, offered in a variety of combinations. The taste of both dishes, but particularly the beef broth, was off-the-charts great.My only complaint is a familiar one, having encountered this often at mid-priced and budget Asian restaurants -the beef consisted of some tender bits, but also beef slices that were so tough they were almost inedible.The shame of it is, this is easily prevented by slow-cooking the beef for at least a few hours, but apparently Topokki (and many other places) either aren’t on to this culinary technique, or don’t choose to invest the preparation time to get a really exceptional dish.I took my leftover beef and broth home, and slow-cooked the leftover beef, holding the broth on the side, along with some store-bought marked-down trimmed beef rib bones, cheap because it’s ostensibly for soup, with the desirable beef rib meat cut off. Cooked for 3 hours with onions at 250º, it became exceedingly tender, and with the Topokki broth added back along with some vegetables, it was extremely delicious and satisfying.The place is very comfortable and welcoming, and the staff is great. The picnic-style tables have nice rounded edges, and the chairs are wide, and the restrooms clean. We will defintitely be going back - but not for the beef, next time. We hope to hear back that they’ve decided to pre-cook or slow-cook the beef to alleviate the toughness - it’s a trick that works great on even the cheapest cuts of beef. It’d also be nice to see some capsaicin sauce on the table - we didn’t see it and it wasn’t offered.“

“Food was very cold when I received it. The chicken wings I purchased tasted like rubber. My kids wouldn't even eat it. The pizza was just ok. I'll never order from them again when I'm in the area. Definitely better options around.I was able to talk to the owner and he made the situation right and the food was much better this time around. Thank you“

“I recommend for a party of 3+ and order Gamjatng. The soup is tasty, the pork bone with meat is very very soft. Pancake was the MVP for this meal. The spicy pork feet we ordered has a smell, avoid to eat skin, but the meat and taste recommend to order.“

“The Charlie's special pizza is really amazing- probably my favorite pizza ever! Their crust is super special- it is soft and easy to chew, but not mushy and holds its shape well. Perfect for TMJ queens lol. Their ranch is also really good, highly recommend.“