The Bistro Trend Has Finally Blown into Boston

Let me preface this by saying: taste is subjective—no hype, no hate. We all have different preferences. 👄 Flavor Profile The taste is pretty much identical to Noah's Kitchen. If you like Noah's, you'll likely enjoy this place—and the same goes for the opposite. The menu appears more diverse than Noah's, but the flavors aren’t particularly authentic, leaning slightly sweet. Cold Dressed Conch Slices: Served with eggplant underneath—a bit on the sweet side. Chopped Pepper Pickled Beef: Not very spicy, and the pickled flavor was hardly noticeable—just okay. Stir-Fried Triple Crispy: When it arrived, we almost couldn’t tell it apart from the Chopped Pepper Beef—same toppings like chopped pepper, wood ear mushrooms, and dried bamboo shoots, with a nearly identical taste. Had the server mentioned the similarity, we wouldn’t have ordered two such similar dishes. 💁 Service The staff taking orders and handling payments were friendly, but the foreign server had clear issues: He seemed unsure where to place dishes, hesitated while serving, and even moved the beef dish from my side to my husband’s to make space—even though there was plenty of room on the table. Takeaway packaging was poorly handled (not sure if it was the server or kitchen staff), with two spicy oil-heavy dishes not sealed properly. The entire paper bag was soaked through, and oil leaked all over the car trunk. 💰 Price Similar to Noah’s Kitchen. We ordered one cold appetizer, one rice, one cola, two meat dishes, and one vegetable dish—total $109 after tax (before tip). Final Thoughts The taste and pricing are almost like a “twin sister” of Noah’s Kitchen. Regulars of Noah’s may find it familiar, but the service—especially dish serving and packaging—needs serious improvement. #BostonLife #BostonStudyAbroad #StudentEats #BostonFood #BostonFoodReview