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Restaurant recommendations near MIT (16 of 30)

Kevin Fang

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Wow, are you looking for good food at MIT? Unfortunately, there aren't many good restaurants nearby. But that's fine; Boston has a lot to offer. Here were some of my favorite restaurants for each occasion. I sorted each subcategory by relative expensiveness. Obviously this isn't all inclusive -- I've had to remove restaurants that have closed for good (rip The Friendly Toast).

All-day recommendations

  • Anna’s Taqueria - Burritos for days. It's also conveniently on campus. I personally like the super Burrito. Sour cream is free!
  • Flour Bakery - Who doesn't like sweets? I enjoy their breakfast sandwich and their lattes. It's a great place to meet up with someone new. Also, it has delicious cakes for birthdays.
  • Tatte - It's another bakery with amazing pastries and sandwiches. I like this one more.

Lunch on weekdays (near campus)

  • Chinese food truck near area 4 - Only accepts cash but has some great cheap lunch options.
  • Chipotle - It's chipotle. It gotta be good for you and your wallet.
  • Brookline Lunch - All their breakfast plates are amazing.
  • Pepper Sky's - It's a Thai place. I usually get Chicken Pad Thai for lunch cause it's cheaper.

Dinners near campus

  • Five Spice - A lunch/dinner restaurant with an authentic Chinese menu. I recommend the dry-pot. Honestly, this is my favorite restaurant in Cambridge.
  • Viale - Oester special pretty fire
  • Sumiao Hunan Kitchen - Pricy tho, but has great dishes.

Brunch on weekends

  • Hei La Moon - Dim Sum is one of my favorite large group activities. I recommend pairing this excursion with boba from Tea-Do or Gong Cha in Chinatown and a walk back along the esplanade.
  • Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe - Get #4
  • The Maharaja - Ah Harvard square: where all the good food is.
  • Felipe's Taqueria - Another one in Harvard Square!
  • Eataly Boston - It's goood.
  • Little Donkey - Small plates but excellent fusion restaurant. Great when you don't have to pay for it.

Dinners outside of campus

  • Pho Basil - Classic pho
  • Yamatos II - All-you-can-eat sushi. You can never go wrong there except when you order too many vegetarian rolls...
  • Barcelona Wine Bar - Also a tapas restaurant, this is one of my favorites (although on the more pricey range).
  • Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square - It's pretty good ramen
  • Kaze Shabu Shabu - Their hotpot is legendary. I go there every year and am never disappointed.
  • Legal Seafoods - Get your parents to take you there.

Night cravings

  • Late night dining in Maseeh is surprisingly good. They always have tons of fried food. You'll probably have extra swipes anyway
  • McDonalds - Duh
  • Beantown Taqueria - Personally not my favorite, but it is open at night
  • Dumpling Palace - Closes real late. say no more

Dine out Boston

This event occurs twice a year and makes expensive restaurants somewhat affordable.
I would recommend going to Capital Grill or Fogo de Chão during that time!

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