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My Boston

My Boston

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Created by Kim Pham • Updated On: August 3, 2020

An eclectic mix of my hometown favorites!

Spring Shabu Shabu is one of My Boston.

1. Spring Shabu Shabu

8.6
304 Western Ave, Boston, MA
Hotpot Restaurant · North Allston · 7 tips and reviews
Drink is one of My Boston.

2. Drink

348 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Seaport District · 234 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best drinks in town. -Ana Sortun, Top Chef

Pho Le is one of My Boston.

3. Pho Le

8.7
1356 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dorchester · 26 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Their Com Suon Bi is some of the best in Boston!

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is one of My Boston.

4. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

9.0
271 Dartmouth St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Back Bay East · 175 tips and reviews
Bánh Mì Ba Le is one of My Boston.

5. Bánh Mì Ba Le

8.7
1052 Dorchester Ave (St WIlliams St), Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dorchester · 24 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: The French cold cut banh mi is, by far, the best I've ever had!

Green Street is one of My Boston.

6. Green Street

280 Green St (btwn Magazine & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 100 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: ask for the a-z menu. impressive

Chau Chow City is one of My Boston.

7. Chau Chow City

83 Essex St (btwn Chauncy & Kingston), Boston, MA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 43 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Visit between the hours of 12am and 4am for a spectacle of drunken hilarity.

Hei La Moon is one of My Boston.

8. Hei La Moon

88 Beach St (at Lincoln St), Boston, MA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 84 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Best dim sum in Boston, hands down. Come early on a weekend morning and eat your little heart out.

Pavement Coffeehouse is one of My Boston.

9. Pavement Coffeehouse

8.6
286 Newbury St (btwn Gloucester & Hereford), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Back Bay West · 114 tips and reviews
Brick & Mortar is one of My Boston.

10. Brick & Mortar

8.9
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 105 tips and reviews
New Golden Gate is one of My Boston.

11. New Golden Gate

6.5
66 Beach St (at Hudson St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 23 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: The BEST place in Chinatown for greasy, delicious cheap eats post-2am!

Legal Test Kitchen is one of My Boston.

12. Legal Test Kitchen

225 Northern Ave (@ D St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 89 tips and reviews
Castle Island is one of My Boston.

13. Castle Island

9.3
William J. Day Blvd, Boston, MA
Park · D Street - West Broadway · 66 tips and reviews
Hing Shing Pastry is one of My Boston.

14. Hing Shing Pastry

67 Beach St (at Hudson St), Boston, MA
Bakery · Chinatown - Leather District · 8 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Best pastry shop in Chinatown. The hot dog buns are the best!

Trident Booksellers & Cafe is one of My Boston.

15. Trident Booksellers & Cafe

8.9
338 Newbury St (btwn Hereford St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Back Bay West · 311 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Order the Truck Stop Special - you won't regret the greasy deliciousness!

Shabu Zen is one of My Boston.

16. Shabu Zen

8.9
80 Brighton Ave (at Reedsdale St), Allston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Stellar hot pot option in Boston. Get the spicy Szechuan broth and beef tongue!

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is one of My Boston.

17. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

8.8
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 tips and reviews
Eastern Standard is one of My Boston.

18. Eastern Standard

528 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore Square), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
The Friendly Toast is one of My Boston.

19. The Friendly Toast

1 Hampshire St (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Breakfast Spot · 240 tips and reviews
Pho Pasteur is one of My Boston.

20. Pho Pasteur

7.8
682 Washington St (at Beach St.), Boston, MA
Noodle Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 104 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Order the Bun Bo Hue - spicy heaven in a bowl :)

Beehive is one of My Boston.

21. Beehive

8.8
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 256 tips and reviews
Shabu Zen is one of My Boston.

22. Shabu Zen

8.5
16 Tyler St (btwn Beach St. & Kneeland St.), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 69 tips and reviews
Cafeteria Boston is one of My Boston.

23. Cafeteria Boston

279 Newbury St (at Gloucester St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 144 tips and reviews
Cafe Luna is one of My Boston.

24. Cafe Luna

8.2
612 Main St (Portland St), Cambridge, MA
Café · 123 tips and reviews
Boston Olive Oil Company is one of My Boston.

25. Boston Olive Oil Company

7.3
262 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Gourmet Store · Back Bay West · 6 tips and reviews
Teatro is one of My Boston.

26. Teatro

177 Tremont St (btw Avery and Boylston), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 44 tips and reviews
Egg Puff Lady is one of My Boston.

27. Egg Puff Lady

8.1
42 Beach St (Harrison Ave.), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Chinatown - Leather District · 8 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: I've been wolfing down her sweet, fluffy pancake-like treats since the 90s. Total Chinatown staple!

Koreana is one of My Boston.

28. Koreana

8.1
154 Prospect St (at Broadway), Cambridge, MA
Korean Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Best KBBQ joint in the Boston area. Impeccable service, delicious cuts of meat.

Stella is one of My Boston.

29. Stella

1525 Washington St (West Brookline St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 111 tips and reviews
Trade is one of My Boston.

30. Trade

8.1
540 Atlantic Ave (at Congress St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 74 tips and reviews
Menton is one of My Boston.

31. Menton

354 Congress St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Seaport District · 47 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Get the elements tasting menu. Stunning food in a low-key atmosphere. Nearly Michelin worthy!

Clover HSQ is one of My Boston.

32. Clover HSQ

8.5
1326 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 9 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: A classic Cambridge staple. Any of their mushroom sandwiches are ace.

Black Ink is one of My Boston.

33. Black Ink

8.3
5 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Gift Store · Harvard Square · 23 tips and reviews
The Sinclair Kitchen is one of My Boston.

34. The Sinclair Kitchen

8.2
52 Church St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 19 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Surprisingly solid cocktails. The roscoe one is perfect if you like boozy + bitters.

Blackbird Doughnuts is one of My Boston.

35. Blackbird Doughnuts

8.6
492 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Donut Shop · South End · 54 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: The vanilla glaze donut is fluffy, simple perfection. It'll cost you $3/pop though.

Carrie Nation Restaurant & Cocktail Club is one of My Boston.

36. Carrie Nation Restaurant & Cocktail Club

7.7
11 Beacon St (at Somerset St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 32 tips and reviews
The Library @ Yvonne's is one of My Boston.

37. The Library @ Yvonne's

8.3
2 Winter Place (Winter St / Park St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Boston · 3 tips and reviews
Double Chin is one of My Boston.

38. Double Chin

7.7
86 Harrison Ave (Kneeland St), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 15 tips and reviews
Saigon One Restaurant is one of My Boston.

39. Saigon One Restaurant

1331 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dorchester · 2 tips and reviews