after spending my second year of grad school in boston, i had time to explore the restaurants in the area — here are my favorites. while i adore boston with all my heart, the biggest caveat is that asian food here is nothing compared to the big asian...
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indian
japanese
greek
vietnamese
dessert/drinks
american
indian
my favorite indian restaurants —
their vegan gobi manchurian pizza is by far, the best pizza i've ever had in my entire life. ENTIRE. LIFE.
Veggie Crust
japanese
my favorite japanese restaurants —
super nostalgic place for me and mr. beans bc this was where our first date took place when i moved to bos
Isshindo Ramen
their vegan ramen was so good! also enjoyed their cucumber/avo roll and tofu skin roll
Chiharu Sushi & Noodle
went here after i graduated so it holds a special place in my heart <3 loved their sushi, esp the edamame/tofu skin one. SKIP the ramen - it was so weird lol had a coffee like broth base. i know. ew.
Bosso Ramen Tavern
greek
my favorite greek restaurants —
the impossible pita was apparently VERY good from my notes. they added fries into it. life changing.
Home | Saloniki Greek: Locally Sourced Greek Food in Boston, MA
vietnamese
my favorite vietnamese restaurants —
skip their tofu banh mi, and get their seitan one instead. i had it twice within a month (sadly i discovered this place a month before i had to move back to LA). it was so good.
Phinista Cafe
dessert/drinks
my favorite dessert/drinks cafes —
really enjoyed their mango and lemon sorbet
Amorino Gelato - Boston Newbury Street
strawberry fruit tea was really good. i always love a jasmine tea base
Shinmio Tea
loved going here after a meal at isshindo. their lychee and mango fruit teas were so good
LimeRed Teahouse (Boston)
adding this in here bc even though i personally don't like coconut based ice cream, mr beans loved it.
FoMu
american
my favorite american restaurants —
this place was impressively good, as someone who doesn't particularly enjoy “american” food. loved their vegan waffles n chick'n, and fries texture was EXCELLENT.
Donut Villa Diner
wasn't sure how to categorize this - it's similar to a health food restaurant, focused on organic and nourishing ingredients. but it's americanish??? i ordered their indian bowl (which was very not indian IM SORRY MR. BEANS) and it was incredible.
Life Alive Organic Cafe | Eat Positive. Live Positive.
impossible burger was so yum. i rarely order juices but one time i was super dehydrated so i got their green juice w/ asian pear — SO REFRESHING
Pure Cold Press
thai
my favorite thai restaurants —
i am BEYOND picky when it comes to thai food, but this place killed it. i am a basic b and always order pad thai but not all places do it well. this place - 10/10. also loved their chive dumplings and eggrolls
Dakzen
lebanese
my favorite lebanese restaurants —
I COULD EAT THEIR DOLMAS EVERY SINGLE DAY
Cafe Barada
chinese
my favorite chinese restaurants —
oh my god. this place was my go-to vegan chinese comfort place. everything i ordered here was spectacular. the bbq pork chops and kale mushroom dish were 1000/10
Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant
mexican
my favorite mexican eats —
think chipotle but a hundred times better?!?!?
Mexican Restaurant Boston - Anna's Taqueria
asian fusion
go here for the baos. the mushroom one, to be specific. SO. SO. good. i had their ramen and it was meh
wagamama prudential center
the tofu bettle leaf and tofu salad were so good! disliked their curry tho. downside is that it is kind of expensive
Chalawan Asian Eatery
korean
my go-to order was always their diy bowl! so freaking good.
kimchipapi allston
hot pot
loved their mushroom broth and tofu assortment plate. their mala broth was way too spicy for me tho!
