Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support Near Boston & New England

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 05 January 2024

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Asian-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.

Maki Sushi Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (109)

$30 and under

Sushi

Peabody

About the restaurant

Maki Sushi Bar & Grill is a walk-in seating restaurant and is not taking reservations.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 9 Mar 2024

Maki continues to be my favorite sushi spot. They have unique rolls with serious umami that is simply unmatched. 10/10 recommend :-)

Moonshine 152

4.9

4.9 (1774)

$30 and under

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

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IreneVIP

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

What a fantastic spot! This was our first visit to Moonshine and we spent most of our meal discussing when we could return. The menu offers a variety of options, most done with an interesting twist. The menu has something for everyone and an assortment of add-ons so you can personalize any meal. We enjoyed the caramelized onion-roasted beet dip, Hot Honey- Buffalo mac'n'cheese fritters, hungarian mushroom bisque,, pulled duck tacos, carnitas Birria tacos, and crispy Tempura fish tacos. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Flavors were balanced and interesting. Desserts looked awesome too but we were too stuffed. The atmosphere and service is warm and friendly. Chef & Owner Asia Mei was serving and connecting with guests as well. A real treat to say hello to the chef. Finally, there is full bar with nice list of cocktails, beers, and wine. I highly recommend Moonshine152 if you want something a bit different and delicious.

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Popular dish

Butterscotch Pudding

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Popular dish

Jalapeno Crab Rangoons

Wild Goose Tavern

4.3

4.3 (329)

$31 to $50

American

Chatham

About the restaurant

Experience the culinary mastery of Chef Shane Coughlin at the newly renovated Wild Goose Tavern!

Embracing its coastal roots, the restaurant features an expanded bar and a modernized ambiance, while preserving its inherent charm. Step into a vibrant space adorned with captivating murals, promising an unforgettable dining affair. Delight in an array of tantalizing dishes from our new menus, showcasing Chef Shane's innovative twists on American pub classics, alongside expertly crafted beverages, including our famed Goose Fries.

Join us on Main Street, Chatham for alfresco dining, where every bite is a journey through coastal flavors!

For inquiries about hosting private events, please visit our website. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the Goose!

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Emily

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food, good drinks, and great service on Christmas Eve.

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4.4

4.4 (294)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Libertine North End's menu is currently being updated with new specials each week! We are excited about our 98% gluten free menu. ALL ITEMS EXCEPT RAVIOLI HAVE A GLUTEN-FREE OPTION! Come join us and enjoy some of our new Portuguese dishes. We welcome you to enjoy our open window front dining room and bar where you may enjoy savory Italian and Portuguese foods and wines, or quench your thirst with one of our signature or seasonal cocktails. Our team is excited to welcome and serve your friends and family. Everyone is welcome at Libertine North End. NOTE: Parties larger than 6 must secure your reservation with a credit card. Also, in order to meet all our guests needs, we adhere to a 10 min late policy after which your reservation is subject to cancelation. We respectfully ask patrons to be mindful of succeeding reservations, especially during weekends. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

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KevinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Menu is interesting a mix of Italian and Portuguese.

Lime

4.7

4.7 (41)

$31 to $50

International

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Lime restaurant is open and located in Chelsea. We are minutes away from the Tobin Bridge, Logan Airport and East Boston. We serve delicious International Fusion food.

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TinyTerror

Dined on 18 Nov 2023

Food is delicious. Staffing is an issue. The wait staff tried her best. But the wait time for drinks and dinner is unacceptable. The bartender was useless.

Wusong Road

4.6

4.6 (576)

$31 to $50

Asian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston.

Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.

All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.

Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

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Kay

Dined 1 day ago

Food was amazing, my partner and i shared a pescatarian pupu platter and Shrimp fried rice. Everything tasted amazing. We had Mai Tai for drinks which were also really good and strong. We can’t wait to go back.

Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

4.5 (243)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Park 54 Restaurant and Lounge is a small black-owned business in Hyde Park, MA. "Park 54" is inspired by the life and service of the men who served in the 54th Regiment - a volunteer infantry comprised of free Black American male soldiers. The regiment was established in Readville, MA, now known as "Hyde Park." Despite the backlash the men received for fighting in a "white man's war" each bravely risked their lives for the freedom and betterment of their families, community, and country.

Our mission is to continue the legacy of the historical 54th Regiment. We have created a safe haven where our beloved community of Hyde Park and the neighboring towns, can experience the freedom, happiness, and fullness of self-expression the 54th Regiment fought for. Having only been open for less than a year, we have already accomplished this by offering great food, innovative libations, incredible music, compelling historical artifacts, and an inviting ambiance!

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Nakeisha

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Wonderful brunch for my mother’s birthday and a bonus time pics with Santa for my little one. Grateful!

Comfort Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (617)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.

- Patio dining: patio reservations are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Our patios are partially covered protecting from light to moderate rain and light wind.

- Timing: dinner's last seating is at 8:45pm and brunch's last seating is at 1:30pm. Your table is reserved for 90 mins for parties of 1-5 guests and 2 hrs for parties of 6+ guests.

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Harold

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing experience at Comfort Kitchen. Our server Dan was excellent - his menu recs were all wonderful. The monkfish and short rib were incredibly balanced with excellent flavor. 5 stars from top to bottom.

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4.8

4.8 (274)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Biddeford

About the restaurant

Magnus on Water is a cocktail bar and restaurant that features Peruvian-inspired comfort food from Chef Rafael Zimmerman. Bar Director Brian Catapang helms the Pinnacle Award winning cocktail program at Magnus, with rotating, seasonal drinks to compliment the big flavors of Raf's food. Sustainability is paramount to us, and we work with farmers & fisherman who are respectful of Mother Earth, while working diligently to minimize waste.

Our space is polished, but still intimate and cozy, and in the summer Magnus on Water has a large outdoor patio, complete with gardens and fire pits. We also have a private dining room for large parties and are available for full or partial event rentals.

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David

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

Always a great experience at Magnus on Water! The Cocktails are creative but hit just the right notes. And the food is inventive but approachable and delicious! Ambiance and Service - just right!

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Experience

NYE Prix-Fixe Dinner 5-9 ~ Bar & Bites 10-Midnight

Pangaea Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (126)

$31 to $50

American

Bennington

About the restaurant

Pangaea Restaurant offers a familiar yet inventive dining experience that is community driven and focused on quality, sustainable food sourcing and culinary/hospitality education for those curious or passionate about the industry. Offering a creative and diverse menu with a range of internationally inspired cuisine available for indoor dining in our speakeasy-like dining room, our picturesque hideaway deck seating (weather permitting) and curbside pick up Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5pm. Make a reservation or visit our website to order online! http://www.vermontfinedining.com

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Jane

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Delicious and beautiful food in a cozy, intimate environment. Relaxed vibe and unrushed evening.

Koy

4.6

4.6 (238)

$31 to $50

Asian

Faneuil Hall

About the restaurant

Located in Boston’s Faneuil Hall neighborhood, Koy serves a variety of Korean cuisine and Asian favorites. Every meal is prepared with fresh ingredients, including locally acquired seafood and produce. Koy offers online ordering, takeout and delivery services for convenience in addition to its dining room, where the walls of the restaurant are covered in art murals.

Start out your meal with an order of handmade dumplings or tuna tartare. For the vegetarians in the group, Koy offers a wide variety of plant-based entrées. Try Korean classics such as the Hot Stone Bibimbap, Japchae, or KBBQ Galbi. The restaurant offers a space for private parties and corporate gatherings.

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KarenVIP

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Food was excellent! Appreciated the gluten free options and the knowledgeable staff. Great experience and I’m looking forward to visiting again.

Nomai

4.5

4.5 (403)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hingham

About the restaurant

Named for the crimson Japanese maple tree, Nomai offers new American cuisine with creative Asian flavors in a modern, elegant space in Hingham’s Derby Street Shops. Nomai brings the same fun & lively atmosphere Owner Brian Moy’s spots are known for, but in a more refined & elevated setting.

Conceptualized by Culinary Director Jason Hua, Nomai’s menu highlights familiar favorites & flavors from throughout Asia. Hua was most recently Chef & Managing Partner for over a decade at The Dutch named Best New Restaurant 2011 by The New York Times. His Boston roots run deep, he worked alongside Ken Oringer at Boston’s iconic Clio & was a member of UNI’s opening team.

Nomai boasts an extensive Japanese whiskey portfolio. Bar Director, Justin Park of Bar Leather Apron, named 1 of the Top 50 Bars North America 2022, offers riffs on classic cocktails like the Nomai Old Fashioned, along with originals like The Matcha Maker. A great sake selection, craft beer & wine list are also available.

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LuisM

Dined on 29 Dec 2023

We love the place, excellent service, and delicious food.

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Cloud and Spirits (Private Events Only)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Cloud & Spirits is a Contemporary New American restaurant serving a Seasonal Pacific-Inspired menu and elevated Craft Cocktails. In the heart of Cambridge nestled between Central Square and Kendall Square Cloud and Spirits is a stones throw away from MIT and a short walk from Harvard. Seasonality, sophistication and a touch of casual elegance encompass the experience one will come to find when wandering in at 795 Main St, right off of Mass Ave. The atmosphere is stylish and modern, dimly lit and blooming with plants a great spot for a first date or just casual drinks with coworkers. Make sure to try the "Banana Espress" ranked one of Bostons top 5 best Espresso Martinis. Cloud and Spirits is the first full service restaurant from the Blackfin Collective helmed by Executive Chef Ron Sh.

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Jax7815

Dined on 26 Apr 2023

We loved the look of the restaurant but the tables were a tad small. There were 3 of us and the plates/drinks/water were tight. Each dish was quite delicious but the servings were definitely mid-size tapas. The server warned us. Nice modest sound level until about 7:30 when the music went on and the sound level became intolerable

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