Nibble Kitchen — Restaurant in Somerville

Being only open for 2.5 hours once a week, Matcha Boy is a bit of an elusive find inside Nibble Kitchen at Bow Market. However, it's worth visiting if you can catch the window. The staff was super friendly and walked me through the menu. I was between the Azuki Matcha Latte or the CHAffogato but ultimately decided to go for the latter since it's not something I've seen at a matcha spot before.

For $6, I got a cup of sweet vanilla ice cream drowned in some hot hojicha. I originally thought that they would give me the hojicha separately to pour myself, but they do it for you before handing over your order, so be sure to have your camera ready if you are interested in recording (I missed my opportunity haha).

The ice cream was rich and the perfect amount of sweetness, which is what I love the most about Asian desserts. It also had bits of ice that added some texture variety with each bite. The hojicha added a subtle nuttiness that elevated the ice cream. If I had a biscotto or cookie to top this off, it would have been perfect.

Overall, I am really happy that I got to try this dessert, and I'll definitely be back to try the Azuki...

This is one of the saddest reviews I am writing. Nibble is a great place, never even been disappointed. The staff, the food, the environment, the cleanliness, the enthusiasm put to prepare the food... just AMAZING!

Unfortunately, I found out recently that the system tips do not go to the hardworking employees. They only get the cash tips. As someone who worked as a cashier in New England, in winter, people go home with $3 sometimes, and most of the times $3 are not enough to cover transportation. That is just super depressing. I am not 100% sure who the system tips go to but it sure as heck is not the sweet staff serving us. I know it might go to the city, or the SMC, and truly that would not be bad if wherever gets the money gave 80% to the staff. I am deeply disappointed that these hard working, kind, and super carful employees get none of the system tips.

I would highly recommend that you go with cash to tip the employees instead of...

Really good food and great staff. Based on food alone, I’d put it in the 4 star category (see below). The mission of the place, the rotating menu, and the clear passion of the people running it would make me so happy to recommend it and keep trying the different cuisines, putting it into the 5 star range. Impressive that they can do what they do so well while essentially running several different restaurants…

1 star = never go back 2 star = would go if a friend wanted to 3 star = would go myself if it hit the particular craving i wanted. Average 4 star = good food. Acceptable or better service. Would go again and recommend 5 star = does what it does very well. Great all around....