Boston loves to make rice!

🍚 Clay Pot Allston: Boston’s Chinatown Favorite, Now in Allston—Spacious, Delicious, and Worth the Hype Saw this spot pop up and raced over—and wow, what a find. Tons of street parking, a huge, clean dining room… finally, no more squeezing into tiny shops for takeout! Turns out it’s from the same team as their Chinatown location, with new dishes added. Got to relax and try all sorts of new flavors—pure joy. 🔥 The Must-Tries (Surprises and Classics) Secret Recipe Eggplant Clay Pot: 🍆 Total wildcard. A server mentioned it’s his favorite, so I took a chance—so glad I did. Eggplant stuffed with ground meat, rich and savory. Fair warning: It’s salty on its own, but pair it with two bowls of rice? Chef’s kiss. Three-Cured Clay Pot Rice: 🍳 Bacon, Chinese sausage, cured duck—this is how clay pot rice should be. Way better in-store than takeout: the bottom crust is crunchy, crispy perfection. Brought back memories of my first Boston clay pot experience—when I didn’t scrape the crust clean, and the auntie rushed over to show me how. Classic. Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Rolls: 🥢 Added an egg, which leveled it up. The rice rolls are a little soft (not quite as good as some Chinatown spots), but the brisket? Tender, flavorful, slow-cooked to perfection. For Allston? This is more than satisfying—dare I say, better than some neighbors. Golden Soup Pepper Pork Belly Chicken: 🐔 Not the white broth I imagined, but pleasantly surprised. The golden soup is thick, packed with bold pepper flavor—dunks rice beautifully. The chicken tastes fresh, nothing like that “instant hot pot” vibe. Iced Lemon Tea: ☕️ A+. Refreshing, strong tea flavor, tangy lemon, not too sweet—perfectly balanced. Iced Milk Tea: 🥛 Classic Hong Kong-style, silky like “silk stocking tea.” Delicious, though I found it a little sweet after a few sips. 👏 Allston Wins Again Loving that they still have $10+ lunch specials—affordable, filling, and full of flavor. This spot checks all the boxes: spacious, tasty, and a welcome addition to Allston’s food scene. 📍 Clay Pot Allston: Go for the clay pot rice, stay for the eggplant. You won’t regret it. #BostonChineseFood #ClayPotRice #AllstonEats