Kiin to Open in the Former Similans Space in East Cambridge

A brand new Asian restaurant is on its way to Cambridge, replacing a Thai spot that closed earlier this year--and the name of the new place is the same as a dining spot that's apparently coming to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, Kiin is going to be opening in the former Similans space in East Cambridge, with a sign for the place including "Thai Sushi Ramen" out front at the First Street space. As reported here in February, a restaurant named Kiin may also be in the works for Stoneham, with that place possibly opening on Main Street where Thai Village had been. It is not known if the two are connected--and if the Stoneham restaurant is indeed still planning to open--so stay tuned for updates.

The Similans shut down in February after being in operation for 18 years.

The address for the upcoming Kiin in East Cambridge is 145 First Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142.

[Earlier Articles]
The Similans in East Cambridge Has Closed
KIIN to Open in Stoneham

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Dave's Hot Chicken Opens in Chelmsford

A California-based chain of eateries focusing on Nashville hot chicken has opened its third location in Eastern Massachusetts.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Dave's Hot Chicken is now open in Chelmsford, moving into a space on Drum Hill Road just off Route 3. The new location of the chain joins two others locally in Newton and Woburn, while another location is also in the works at South Bay in Dorchester.

The address for the new location of Dave's Hot Chicken in Chelmsford is 40 Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA, 01824. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.daveshotchicken

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Simply Khmer Noodle House and Bar Opens in Chelmsford

A Cambodian restaurant north of Boston has been joined by a second location not too far away.

According to a post from @techghoul on Mastodon, Simply Khmer Noodle House and Bar is now open in Chelmsford, moving into a space at Summer Street Crossing off Route 4, just south of the center of town. The new dining spot joins Simply Khmer in Lowell, which has been serving traditional Cambodian fare in its Lincoln Street space for more than 15 years.

A menu for Simply Khmer Noodle House and Bar has not been seen as of yet (the restaurant soft-opened today); as soon as we find out what some of the offerings are, we will post an update here.

The address for Simply Khmer Noodle House and Bar in Chelmsford is 7 Summer Street, Chelmsford, MA, 01824. The website for the original Simply Khmer is at https://www.simplykhmer.co/

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Helados Juli's in East Boston Is Expanding to Chelsea

An East Boston dessert shop known in part for its ice cream is expanding to a second location a few minutes away.

According to a source (Geoff Wong) who posted in the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Helados Juli's is planning to open a new outlet in Chelsea, moving into a space on Everett Avenue in the shopping area across from Market Basket. Once it opens, the new shop will join the original location which can be found on Brooks Street in East Boston.

The Facebook page for Helados Juli's can be found at https://www.facebook.com/HeladosJulis.

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Kantin at Hong Kong Supermarket/Super 88 Food Court in Allston Has Closed

A food court restaurant that offered mostly Chinese fare has shut down.

According to a couple of sources, Kantin at the Hong Kong Supermarket/Super 88 in Allston is no longer in business, with pictures sent from both sources showing that the space has been cleared out. It is not known why the eatery closed, nor is it known whether it might reopen in a new location.

Kantin offered such dishes as roast duck, crispy pork belly, beef stomach, fish meatball congee, spicy salted squid, pork chops in black pepper sauce, chow foon, lo mein, and more, including some Japanese items.

The address for Kantin was 1095 Commonwealth Avenue (Suite 203), Allston, MA, 02215.

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Renzo's Pizzeria Is Reborn in Swampscott

A pizza spot on the North Shore has moved to yet another new space.

According to an article in the Daily Voice, Renzo's Pizzeria is now open in Swampscott, having moved from the Willows in Salem. Renzo's had previously been in a space at Revere Beach, and before it closed and moved to Salem, it shared its space for awhile with Bianchi's, a longtime Revere Beach pizzeria that lost its home in 2018 and has been planning to reopen in Lynn. 

The Daily Voice mentions that the new location of Renzo's includes dine-in seating along with takeout and delivery.

The address for Renzo's in Swampscott is 197 Essex Street, Swampscott, MA, 01907. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/renzospizzasalem/

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