Tennessee's Barbecue( Framingham MA)

Slow cooked bbq was never served faster. Juicy pulled pork and ribs, beans and corn, rounded out with dirty rice ... still licking my fingers. Yummy. For now the tastiest BBQ I have sampled in NE. Red Bones is tasteless in comparison. You got your BBQ: pulled pork and pulled chicken platters, burritos stuffed with dirty rice, meat and cheese, smoky bbq wings, even salad! You got your sides: potato salad, corn on the cob, mac & cheese, dirty rice cucumber salad, and a half a dozen other options that are impossible to remember. Best of alll you got a sink to wash off the mess after your done eating!!

The Hen House Wings 'n Waffles (Boston)

love this concept-- pick a waffle type (buttermilk or cornbread-- who knew??), a syrup flavor, a style of chicken, and some sides. Add as much freakin' hot sauce as you want from the variety of ten or so pumps at their condiment stand. Everything was tasty and the price was definitely good, considering that this trend has finally expanded from the South and all the foodies are jumping on the soul food bandwagon. Check this place out for your southern food/chicken & waffle cravings. as an added bonus, it's open late night on the weekends to satisfy your after-getting-drunk-cravings

Zenna Noodle Bar (Brookline)

I have to say, I was super super impressed about the attention to detail at Zenna. All the dishes, apps, sides, and entrees were done with meticulous care to the preparation and presentation, and you could definitely tell. For my appetizer I had the vietnamese fresh roll with avocado. I would usually go with tofu, but as it was a special and I love avocado, I thought I would try it. If I were to go again (will) I think i'll stick with the tofu, the app was great, but pairing avocado with the peanut sauce was a little bit odd. For my entree I had the Zenna rendition of vegetarian Pho, which was really nice, light, not oily at all. many steps up from the hole-in-the-wall's- lots of fresh flowers for decoration, sleek and modern decor. Service was good- friendly, quick Great location in Coolidge Corner.

Sunset Grill And Tap (Brighton MA)

I probably don't need to tell you Sunset has a huge amt of beers on tap. They do. Everytime I go I stare at the beer menu for slightly too long trying to remember what I have tried and liked and what I have yet to try that I might like. Food is tasty, though I feel like I'm gaining 20 pounds with every bite... but it's a guilty pleasure, and it tastes pretty good. The nachos are piled sky high, the fries are tasty, and the sandwiches are plentiful.

Yama Japanese Restaurant (Wellesley MA)

Having grown up in Wellesley, I must say I am a bit partial to YAMA although the sushi is amazing. I love all the maki here especially the fire dragon roll, spider roll and all of the special rolls are unreal! This place beats any over priced and over hyped sushi place closer to Boston. Go here now! Sit in the back where you take your shoes off, relax, take in the music and BYOB and Wine!

Pepperoncini's (Framingham MA)

The menu is well rounded and pretty cheap. You cant beat the 6.99 cheese pizzas on sun and tues (Best Pizza Ever). And the 35 cent wings during all our local major sporting events, Sox, B's, Pats, C's. If you like you can get 2 dollar PBR's while you play pool or listen to live music. Its a great place to pop in for 1 or 100 cold beers. Check it out, but save a seat at the bar for me.

La Carreta

Love is spelled LA CARRETA. Seriously, how else can I describe the most delicious authentic Mexican food!?! The margaritas are simple and tasty. The food was fresh. For entrees, I had the Carnitas and the #8 combo. The #8 combo had enchillada, tamale and rice and beans. I think those combos are such a great idea - a little of everything. The carnitas was great too. The portion of pork on the carnitas was very very generous. The pork was so juicy. Overall, the food was very very good. I'm going with 4 stars since the food was so good -- they still need to work the kinks out though

Shanghai Tokyo (Natick MA)

I love this restaurant! Great Chinese and Japanese food. Excellent sushi! The service is good. I go in about once every few months and the waitress remembers my order exactly! It is small, and intimate. Simple decor. Love the pan fried Peking ravioli and the Tempura Maki sushi!! All of the chicken dishes are great!!! And good luck trying to find a better crab rangoon ANYWHERE. And I mean anywhere

Maugus Restaurant

This is MUCH more of a breakfast place than anything else. I think people get their snoot noses on when they go anywhere in Wellesley, because they think Wellesley is itself so snooty. But transport this place to Watertown and people would be raving about it. It's diner food and it's good diner food. The BEST pancakes, hands-down. Want a killer club sandwich? This is the place. Also, the best authentic, homemade Greek food I've had. The menu is full of hidden gems. Don't miss the lamb, or avgolemono...amazing!

Comella's (Wellesley)

This place is incredibly fast and consistent. I call in my order as I pull out of my driveway and a few minutes later when I get there, it is set and piping hot. I come here when I have a craving for something heavy and don't have the time to cook. They no longer have the cross-shaped thick pastas and pizza that they used to have a decade ago, but they still have Messes. The sauce is rich and flavorful without overtaking the rest of the dish. The quantity of food, particularly the mozzarella that a mess is completely fills my appetite. I'm not exactly sure, but the helpings seem just slightly larger when eating in than when taking out. The sausages are particularly good with a bit of a kick. This is why I am okay saying I am from Wellesley because of you Comella's

Lee's Burger Place (Newton MA)

I've sampled several different things from their menu, but I always come back to their amazing burgers and delicious fries. Not to say that anything else I've had has been anything less than good. Their grilled chicken sandwich is especially tasty and their onion rings are some of the best I've had: light and crunchy and not too heavy.

Lee's is able to produce among the best burgers and best fries within the Boston area, even compared to gourmet restaurant burgers, at a price that is exceedingly reasonable.

Captain Marden's Seafoods

Captain Marden's is by far the best fried New England seafood ever. I've been going here for years and every newbie I take is a believer. great little hidden gem in Wellesley, only people that live near by really know the place. I always recommend this place as my favorite seafood restaurant. A nice small, clean place with nautical decorations. I can't think of anything wrong with the place, just have a little patience when there is a wait for a table. I usually just kill time in the seafood market that is connected. The chowder is really good, but the best appetizer is the grilled garlic shrimp. This cannot be duplicated. Or order 2 items instead of one if you want a nice combo platter (I always get the clam strips and haddock platter with double fries.

The Coach Grill (Wayland MA)

Dress-up bring your wallet or G-ma's purse and be ready for crisp old school quality foods and atmosphere and service. The Coach Grill has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. It took me the longest time to try it out because I had in my mind that it was a old suburban steak house with old and non fun diners. I am so glad to be wrong! I love the Coach Grill's homey, casual feel with the fireplaces and the large booths and dark wood. Their menu is standard steak house fare: soups and salads and appetizers, a selection of good quality steaks, poultry and seafood entrees and delicious sides. They always have great salad specials (my favorite is the cinnamon apple, candied pecan and baked brie) and their Ahi Tuna is the best quality that I've ever had.. Head there and see for yourself

Spice & Pepper

At Spice & Pepper in Wayland,

I got the duck, which was very flavorful and cooked just right. The crystal noodle dish was also very good. The menu is large and prices appropriately reasonable. Service was prompt and friendly, the food arrived quickly.Very small place but worth the wait!!

Taberna De Haro

Taberna De Haro,Brookline,
A great wine and tapas restaurant! I'll definitely go back again.
It's a great opportunity to try some spanish wines that you probably have not tried before. Ordered rabbit, frog, oxtail, cheese assortment, chorizo for the meal and the food was excellent. This is the place for you if you like to go a little more upscale and willing to spend the money.

FuGaKyu

FuGaKyu, 1280 Beacon St Brookline,
I've probably eaten here a dozen or so times, and never had a bad piece of nigiri or maki. I can't say I'm very into the 2nd page of maki rolls, full of stuff like mango and sweet potato that I just don't care to try. Fugakyu can be expensive, but their rolls aren't that much more than the average - standards like Alaskan (salmon/avocado) are in the $7 range, and fancy rolls are $10-$15. Every place has Rainbow maki, but Fugakyu's is one of the best. At many places it's just a California roll with fish on top, but theirs is crab stick, shrimp and tobiko inside with fish on top. The decor falls somewhere between elegance and kitsch. First, it's huge, there's two floors and like 12 rooms and I get lost going to the bathroom. They've got a koi pond in the entryway and waitresses in goofy kimonos. Samurai movies play on the large screen upstairs. A big plus is it's open til 1.

Himalayan Bistro

The food is spiced right and just creative and delicious! It may not look like much on the outside, but the place is quite large on the inside and has a very large menu of very creative dishes. Despite what other reviewers say about this place, I have tried my share of Indian food in the metro area and not many compares to this place.

Chinese Mirch

Chinese Mirch 140 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA, 01702
Chinese Mirch serves food that blends the cuisine of Chinese emigres with Indian spices and herbs. At the Framingham restaurant, which opened in November, the owners transformed a former mattress store along a busy stretch of Route 9 into a gleaming red and black dining room. Each meal begins with the arrival of a plate of three condiments, including green chili slices in vinegar. The dishes that are true fusion are better than the more traditional Chinese dishes such as sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, which is mostly just sweet. The restaurant serves no beef or pork, in keeping with Hindu and Muslim practices. A weekday lunch special — appetizer, entree, and dessert for ends with a sweet little mango shooter, layers of mango mousse, sponge cake, and whipped cream in a shot glass. It’s neither Chinese nor Indian,

Lemon Thai Cuisine

Lemon Thai Cuisine, 555 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
Easily overlooked but not to be missed...
The pad thai alone will redefine your standard of this noodle dish. A perfect balance of flavors-- not too sweet or fishy, the noodles are soft but not mushy. The tofu pad thai has lightly pan fried nuggets of tofu, slightly browned on the outside and soft on the inside. The country pad thai has an extra kick of spice with an extra punch of peanuts. Each dish served with water bursting bean sprouts and juicy lime wedges.
The curries are light and flavorful. I like the yellow curry with added mango in addition to the pineapple. The Shrimp pik king is spicy with fresh green beans that have a slight crunch. Siam chili fish has a delicious special sauce. The fried rices have some original ingredients such as tomato wedges and broccoli which work surprisingly well. You can also request brown rice in place of the white. Also, you can have them omit ingredients (like egg if you're vegan or tomatoes if you don't like them). Save room dessert. The mango sticky rice is served with generous slices of mango accompanying a rectangular warm rice patty with a slightly sweet coconut creme sauce topped with toasted rice kernels.The Thai Iced Tea is great and the restaurant also allows you to bring in your own wine or beer.
This is by far the best thai food in the Boston area. The restaurant has a warm and pleasant feel. The waitstaff is attentive and friendly

Minado

Minado, Natick Ma
I went to Minado expecting it to be typical American stype Asian fare, with general tsaos chicken or fried shrimp dried to a crisp under heat lamps, but instead was met with a menu that (aside from the extensive sushi bar) had B.B.Q. pork ribs blue crab in oyster sauce, calamari rings w/ paprika sauce, fluke in wasabi sauce, a make your own udon soup bar, multiple seaweed salads, ceviche , giant stuffed shrimp, baked shrimp on skewers, a whole array of dumplings and tempuras, etc etc etc. This in addition to a teriyaki bar, and a plethora noodle and rice dishes. Everything is rotated out -constantly- to the point where I can't even figure out how this place is profitable, since they seem pretty stringent about not letting food sit out on the buffet for very long. In addition to all of that, they have a sushi buffet which includes all the standards, plus a battalion of sushi chefs behind the bar who will take orders for items not in the buffet. It's not the best sushi I've had, but it's good, though I typically go there more for the hot food.

Anna's Taqueria

Anna's Taqueria, 446 Harvard St Brookline, MA
long as you go in knowing what you're getting, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed. You're not getting fine dining, or even table service. You are getting an awesome tasting, cheap meal, fast. I always get either a chicken super burrito, or a grilled vegetable quesadilla. The salsa they put on is great, I always ask for extra, and the hot sauce is good (spicy but not super-spicy). You can pay about .75 more and get guacamole and/or sour cream if you want. You can get either black beans, kidney beans, or refried beans, and choose between mexican rice and vegetarian rice.
Bottom line, it's the best tasting, and best value, quick meal that you can get. Most times, you will get your food in less time than you would at fast food restaurants like McDonalds, you can see them making it, and the quality is much better. I'm convinced that they put something in the food so that as soon as you eat it once, you will want it again and again for the rest of your life.

Supper 88

Super 88, 1 Brighton Ave, Boston,
Oh god how I've missed you, Super 88. Cheap fresh produce that you can't find anywhere else (baby bok choy, chinese eggplant, mustard greens), shelves of fresh and dried noodles of all flavors and styles, not to mention the delicious refridgerated goodies - all at incredibly low prices. Boston is suffering from a lack of great ethnic markets as our Chinatown is slowly becoming gentrified. There are still small hole-in-the-wall bastions of deliciousness, but they are becoming few and far between. Be careful, everything can be purchased in industrial sizes from the Super 88, and you just might want to. But for me it's really all about the food court here for great Asian grub in a rush. The only problem is I never know which restaurant to choose. The Korean booth (Misono Grill) with the stone pot Bi Bim Bop? The other Korean spot with the Eel Box? The Pho at the Vietnamese corner space? The whole animals roasted on a spit at the the Kantin (Chinese)? The tasty snacks at Dim Sum Chef? The best part is whatever I choose I can always get my Bobo Tea fix at Lollicup, can't beat that for a food court!

Flames (Jamaican, Caribbean)

Flames (Jamaican, Caribbean ), 746 Huntington Ave, Boston Ma

From the outside the place looks unimpressive, but inside is a different story. The layout is very efficient with a line for take out and a seating area off to the side. The seating is all small tables with some against a the wall with a pillow lined bench that is very comfortable. The Food is AMAZING and they've got plenty of choices- stew beef,steak and chicken, curried chicken and goat, oxtail, ackee, king fish, salmon and shrimp. My favorite is the spicy hot hot hot jerk chicken. I asked for the dark meat with extra sauce on my rice. (DROOL). I also tried the curry goats, plantains it's worth the hype. If could have eaten more I would have! Over all if you have never tried Jamaican and Caribbean food this is one of the best places for you to try and if you have had Jamaican and Caribbean food well you know what I am talking about once you step foot into Flames

Oishii Too Sushi Bar

Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA
I've been to this restaurant many times. It is one of my favorite Japanese sushi restaurant. It is quite pricey, but the food is outstanding. I've now had five or ten sushi dishes that I've never even seen offered at other restaurants and most were incredible. loved the oyster maki which has two or three different uniquely flavored sauces. The wild himachi sushimi was a great example of how fresh and perfect the seafood is. I also had a plum wine that was delish. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants fresh, tasty sushi with a cozy, inviting environment

Chili Basil

Chili Basil..385 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA
Was not expecting much, however I came away very surprised and pleased at how flavorful the food was. Started with a Singha and Tiger beer, and had some fried shrimp for an appetizer, which was pretty crisp and tasty. I had drunken noodles and the wild boar dish, and both were a great mix of flavors, scents and textures. Really tender pork and chicken, done to perfection, and the sauces were pretty spicy, but not overly so. Overall a great experience. This place was great and the decor is a nice blend of dark wood and colorful wall decorations Very friendly service, as well. This place is going into my rotation of take out foods during the weeks!!

Neptune Oyster

Maine Lobster Roll at Neptune Oyster, Boston, MA
If you are in Boston you need to eat the Maine Lobster Roll from Neptune Oyster. Plain and simple, this sammich is amazing, a bit pricey at $25.00, but worth every buttery penny.

Mango Chicken Curry

Dumplings From Lemon Thai

The Chicken Bone

Have you ever tried Chicken Fried Steak? If not head to the The Chicken Bone...Most amazing Chicken Fried Steak you will ever taste..Also Check out all the Wings, Ribs, Burgers and Soujps they have to offer.

The Wok (Wellesley, MA)

The Wok (Wellesley, MA) specializes in Szechuan, Hunan and Hong Kong style cuisine. Each day, The Wok’s chefs select the freshest produce to create your meal. We use a unique style of cooking that requires an especially hot wok to seal in flavors while keeping vegetables crisp.

Minerva Indian Cuisine

I can say I'm a fan. There is always at least one chicken dish (usually butter chicken which I love), and usually a lamb and a seafood dish as well, a tandori chicken, some sort of biryani that changes daily, a regular and a flavored basmati rice, and many selections of vegetables dishes. There are at least two desserts, a salad bar, and other interesting items you rarely see at any other Indian buffet.

Chicken Marsala

Recipe of the Day: This: Chicken Marsala-A delicious, classic chicken dish -- lightly coated chicken breasts braised with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Easy and ideal for both a quick weeknight entree AND serving to company

Baked Fish With Lobster Sauce

Baked Fish With Lobster Sauce
I am sure we both will agree that this Baked Fish With Lobster Sauce is simply delicious And I am double sure that this recipe of Baked Fish With Lobster Sauce makes it super delicious. The Baked Fish With Lobster Sauce holds a high place in the Asian cuisine. It is the perfect choice for Main Dish. A good way to use up fish is to make some amazing Baked Fish With Lobster Sauce.

La Verdad

Headed out to the Fenway area? If so stop by La Verdad and grab yourself real authentic mexican food..You can choose from duck tacos to chorizo tacos to the GRILLED CORN that you won't regret. Also grab a nice ice cold Margarita

Sugarcane

At Sugarcane in Peabody, you can down a giant bowl of beef satay pho, or share a family-sized helping of Peking duck, served up with plum sauce, scallions, and wrappers. And with plenty of Vietnamese iced coffee and fusion refreshments, this pan-Asian gem is definitely worth a visit for any fan of Chinese or Vietnamese cuisine.

Coast Cafe

At Coast Cafe in Cambridge MA you'll be converted into a southern food connoisseur by their crispy, juicy, perfectly battered fried chicken. Pile up on the side dishes with a selection of homemade mac and cheese, collared greens, black-eyed peas, and more

Myung Dong

At Myung Dong in Brighton 1st Ave you can can enjoy your bibimbap exactly the way you like it. Opt to have your share of fluffy rice, fried egg, a side of red chili sauce, and fresh vegetables served in a regular bowl or in a sizzling stone pot with your choice of topping: steamed tofu, beef, grilled eel, or baby shrimp

Island Creek Oyster Bar

At the Island Creek Oyster Bar in the Backbay, start things off with a round of oysters before moving onto a plate of lobster roe noodles. Or get a mix of the best with their buttery, overflowing seafood casserole. Looking for seafood munchies after 11 p.m.? Swing by for Island Creek's late-night menu filled with specials that will have you making excuses to take on second shift.

British Beer Company

Do you like Coconut? Do you like shrimp? If so this APPETIZER is a MUST. Head to The British Beer Company and try The COCONUT SHRIMP. A Hand battered jumbo shrimp coated with freshly shaved coconut, then deep fried to perfection. Served with an orange marmalade and dijon mustard dipping sauce.

Chili Basil

..385 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA
Was not expecting much, however I came away very surprised and pleased at how flavorful the food was. Started with a Singha and Tiger beer, and had some fried shrimp for an appetizer, which was pretty crisp and tasty. I had drunken noodles and the wild boar dish, and both were a great mix of flavors, scents and textures. Really tender pork and chicken, done to perfection, and the sauces were pretty spicy, but not overly so. Overall a great experience. This place was great and the decor is a nice blend of dark wood and colorful wall decorations Very friendly service, as well. This place is going into my rotation of take out foods during the weeks!!

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JT Farnham's

At JT Farnham's in Essex you can cozy up with your honey over a steaming bowl of chowder, a piled-high fisherman's plate, and a gorgeous view of one of the North Shore's most scenic salt marshes. Whether you choose to eat inside or out, you're sure to love their generous portions and quality selections. We recommend the fried clams.

Maki Sushi Bar

At Maki Sushi Bar in Peabody you'll witness a modern sushi roll creatively stripped down into a bite-sized pizza, perfect for pairing with a cold drink and friends. The "pizza" has a tempura crust and is layered with tuna, shrimp, avocado, scallions, and white sauce

Sushi

I get a little crazy at the sushi bar and order a roll. I know, it's absolutely insane, isn't it? However, the big, fat, "creative" rolls that are stuffed with the entire refrigerated case of sushi are a little much for me. Salmon skin will do just fine. Salmon skin certainly doesn't sound all too appetizing, but the salty, smoky crispness that is a result of a few minutes in the chefs' toaster oven is absolutely delicious. It's nothing at all like the slimy, fatty texture that one would expect from raw fish skin. Some restaurants deep fry the salmon skin instead of roasting it.

Red Lantern

The first time I visited Red Lantern, I ate a lot of things. Including my words. The Hot and sour soup was balanced, not gloppy with cornstarch, the heady aromas of pork broth and white pepper wafting from the bowl. The Singapore street noodles were grease-free, lightly flavored with curry, tossed with plenty of shrimp and pork.

Punjab Palace

Punjab Palace (109 Brighton Ave Boston MA) is a welcoming place with an extensive menu. There are more than half a dozen items featuring goat, including the flecked rice dish, biryani which our waiter tells us twice contains goat on the bone. Goat does not taste like chicken, by the way; it’s more like mild lamb. The waiter’s favorite dish is a gingery goat curry which we also like; it’s fun to ni...bble on the bones and the sauce, ordered mild, is just hot enough!! Vegetable pakora are delicious, golden-brown fritters of spinach, potato, and peppers. They’re shaped into little pyramids. At first a pretty bowl of red lentil soup seems watery, but it’s such a pleasing, mild bowl to sip. The tandoor cooks fish, chicken, shrimp, and lamb. Sheekh kebab is made with ground lamb, pressed onto skewers, and turned into firm sausage. Not very interesting. Tandoori fish is flaky; shrimp is sweet and succulent, one of the most successful dishes cooked in the oven. They are all bright red, something I’ve never understood, and come with a big mound of onions and more wonderful nan.

 

ASMARA RESTAURANT

ASMARA RESTAURANT 739 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
The first visit can be intimidating, and you need a guide. The waitress will bring you a platter of food so large you wonder how you are going to finish it, with saucy dishes poured over layers of injera. You tear off a piece of injera - a thick fluffy crepe with a sourdough flavor that soaks up sauces - loading it up with a layer of beef and a s...mattering of lentils with your hands before eating it.
If you cannot decide what to order, there’s a meat combination that offers a sample of chicken, lamb, beef, and two vegetable dishes; and a vegetable combination with five different dishes. For adventurous diners, there is kitfo a traditional specialty of slightly cooked ground beef that resembles steak tartare, best enjoyed by those who like raw meat. Or dine on stuffed green peppers which are so hot that everything else tastes bland by contrast.

 

Myers + Chang,

 Myers + Chang,1145 Washington St., Boston, MA, 02118
The mirrored walls at Myers + Chang are decorated in handwritten slogans that sound like a fortune cookie on acid the hot-pink outline of a dragon unfurls across the windows. A truly wonderful dining experience. Think of it as a culinary journey through the spice markets of South East Asia. The Singapore Shrimp, Wok Roasted Mussels and Whole Crispy Bass were spectacular. The Genmai fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever eaten.

Zaftigs Delicatessen

Zaftigs Delicatessen, 1298 Worcester St., Sherwood Plaza, Natick, MA,
Zaftigs Delicatessen first opened in Brookline 14 years ago, serving traditional Jewish-Style offerings of corned beef, pastrami, potato pancakes and chicken soup in addition to over 200 creative and diverse menu items prepared in a scratch kitchen. The Banana Stuffed French Toast is legendary and breakfast is served all day..