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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Zen Asian Fusion to Open in the Former Trinktisch/Craft Beer Cellar Space in Belmont

The people behind a local group of Asian restaurants will be opening a new dining spot in the western suburbs of Boston, and it will move into the space where a beer hall and specialty beer shop had been.

According to a source (via an article from The Belmont Voice), Zen Asian Fusion is planning to open in Belmont Center, taking over the former Trinktisch/Craft Beer Cellar space on Leonard Street. The article mentions that the upcoming spot will be part of Karma Restaurant Group (which has locations of Karma in Concord, Winchester, Wellesley, Burlington, and Westford), and it will include a sushi bar and offer a "lounge vibe" with cocktails offered, while the lower level of the space will be used as a commissary kitchen for the restaurant group. If all goes as planned, Zen Asian Fusion will open later this year.

Trinktisch and Craft Beer Cellar said farewell to Belmont at the end of 2023.

It appears that the address for Zen Asian Fusion will be 87 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA, 02478.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Koy in Boston's Faneuil Hall Area Is Closing

An Asian fusion restaurant in downtown Boston that focuses in part on Korean-influenced dishes is shutting down.

According to a source, Koy in the city's Faneuil Hall area is closing its doors, with another source (Leah Klein of City Living Boston) confirming that the dining spot will be closing after business hours on December 20. An Instagram post from Koy confirms this, saying that "we've made the bittersweet decision not to renew our lease as we prepare to pivot and explore a new business concept."

Koy first opened 10 years ago, taking over the space that had been home to a location of UBurger.

The address for Koy is 16 North Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://koyboston.com/

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Ginger Exchange Express Plans to Open in Somerville

It looks like another location of a local group of Asian Fusion spots could be on its way.

According to a source, Ginger Exchange Express is planning to open in Somerville, moving into the space on Highland Avenue that had been home to Highland Market Pizza. An introduction page sent to us mentions that the proposed eatery would offer such items as sushi, rice and noodle bowls, and Korean fried chicken, and based on the website for Ginger Exchange, this would indeed be under the same ownership as Ginger Exchange Express in Arlington and locations of Ginger Exchange in Boston's Mission Hill and in Watertown.

The address for the proposed Ginger Exchange Express is 22 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143. The website for all locations is at https://www.gingerexchange.com/

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Ginger Exchange in Boston's Symphony Hall Area Has Closed

It looks like a local group of Asian fusion spots has closed one of its locations.

According to @theurbanologist, who posted on Twitter/X, Ginger Exchange in the Symphony Hall area of Boston is no longer in business, with its website seeming to confirm this, as that restaurant has been removed from the locations section of the site. Locations of Ginger Exchange remain open in Watertown and Mission Hill, along with a Ginger Exchange Express in Arlington.

The address for the now-closed Ginger Exchange by Symphony Hall was 250 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115. The website for the group of restaurants can be found at https://www.gingerexchange.com/

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Hakki Asian Fusion Is Opening in the Former Red Lentil Space in Sharon

A new Asian restaurant is getting ready to open in the southern suburbs of Boston, opening where a location of a vegan/vegetarian had been.

According to a couple of sources, Hakki Asian Fusion appears to be on the verge of opening in Sharon, moving into the space on Pond Street that had been home to Red Lentil until it closed late last year. The menu for the dining spot shows such items as gyoza, shumai, sushi, teriyaki, tempura, ramen, udon and soba dishes, kushiyaki, and more.

The original location of Red Lentil in Watertown remains in operation.

The address for Hakki Asian Fusion is 1 Pond Street, Sharon, MA, 02067. Its website can be found at https://hakkiasianfusion.com/

[October 21 update: According to a source, Hakki Asian Fusion is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Red Lentil in Sharon Has Closed

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Makiin Opens in Maynard

A new Asian fusion spot has opened west of Boston.

According to a source, Makiin is now open in Maynard, moving into a space on Main Street in the center of town. The menu for the place shows dishes with influences that include Thai and Japanese fare, with some of the options including miso soup, tofu salad, gyoza, shrimp tempura, peanut curry rice, ramen curry, Thai-style grilled pork, Japanese fried oysters, and more.

The address for Makiin is 74 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Wok n Talk in Boston's Mission Hill Neighborhood Appears to Have Closed Permanently

A Chinese and Asian fusion spot located near where Mission Hill and Jamaica Plain meet has apparently shut down for good.

According to a source, Wok n Talk on S Huntington Avenue is permanently closed, with our source telling us that it had been temporarily shuttered by the Boston Licensing Board for expired licenses and a locked fire exit, both of which were mentioned in a hearing notice from September. A check on the website indicates that the site is no longer running and phone calls go directly to voicemail, though the Brighton location of the eatery does appear to remain in operation.

Wok n Talk first opened in Mission Hill in 2011.

The address for the now-closed Wok n Talk in Mission Hill was 23 S Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Cloud Asian Fusion & Bar to Open in Quincy

A brand new Asian restaurant is on its way to a shopping center that is home to several other Asian food spots.

According to its website and social media, Cloud Asian Fusion & Bar is planning to open this summer in Quincy, moving into a space in the President Plaza on Quincy Avenue. Its website indicates that the dining spot will offer raw bar items along with such options as gyoza, soft-shell crab, bao, lobster rangoon, five-spice chicken, marinated short ribs, ramen, chicken katsu, and crispy shrimp, while also serving beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for the upcoming Cloud Asian Fusion & Bar is 217 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA, 02169. Its website can be found at https://www.cloudfusionbar.com/

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Monday, April 03, 2023

Hobgoblin Is Opening in the Former Stoddard's Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing This Month

A couple of years ago, it was reported that a new dining and drinking spot was taking over the space that had been home to a gastropub-style restaurant and bar in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that it is finally on the verge of opening.

According to a post from boston.com, Hobgoblin plans to debut this month in Downtown Crossing, moving into the former Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale space on Temple Place. The post mentions that the new spot will also be a gastropub-style place (and a piano bar), though with Asian fusion fare including such options as black cod croquettes, Korean rice cakes, chicken basil burgers, duck confit, smoked bacon pad Thai, and salted salmon fried rice on its menu.

Stoddard's announced its closure in the fall of 2021 after being in business for approximately ten years.

The address for Hobgoblin is 48 Temple Place, Boston, MA, 02111. Its website can be found at https://www.hobgoblinbar.com/

[July 14 update An article from Boston Magazine mentions that Hobgoblin opens this evening.]

[Earlier Article]
New Restaurant Proposed for Former Stoddard's Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Twelve Hours in Brighton's Oak Square Neighborhood Has Closed

An Asian fusion restaurant in Brighton that focused on takeout has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Twelve Hours in Oak Square is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street eatery saying that the closure was due to "many circumstances." Twelve Hours offered food items with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese influences, including dumplings, scallion pancakes, vermicelli, ramen, pad Thai, pho, and lo mein.

The address for the now-closed Twelve Hours in Oak Square was 559 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

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Friday, January 07, 2022

Thazia Is Opening in a Shipping Container by the Innovation and Design Building in Boston's Seaport District

A new Thai and Asian fusion restaurant is on its way to Boston, and it will be opening in a tiny space by the waterfront.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Thazia is planning to open on the promenade of the Innovation and Design Building in the city's Seaport District, setting up shop in a shipping container that it will lease initially for one year. The post mentions that Panupak Kraiwong--who founded Dakzen in Somerville's Davis Square (and has since moved on)--is opening the new takeout spot and that he will be working with chefs Faye Prapawicha and Sasirin Siwayawirote to offer a seasonal menu that includes Southern Thai fare along with "a melting pot of Asian food," while ramen will apparently be part of the offerings.

If all goes well, Thazia plans to open on February 2.

The website for Thazia can be found at https://thazia.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/thaz1a/

[February 23 update: Eater Boston states that Thazia is now open.]

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Wednesday, January 05, 2022

Jakingrass to Open in Somerville

The people behind a Thai restaurant in Somerville will be opening a brand new dining spot nearby.

Eater Boston is reporting that Jakingrass is planning to open on Elm Street, behind Porter Square near the Somerville/Cambridge line and a bit less than a half mile down the road from Dakzen. The team behind Dakzen plan to offer Asian fusion dishes at the upcoming Jakingrass, including Thai fare and Asian street food, while it will be a casual spot with counter service. No opening date has been given as of yet, as they are still waiting on a permit, according to Eater.

The address for the upcoming Jakingrass will be 54 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/jakingrass/

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Friday, December 24, 2021

Karma Asian Fusion Cuisine Plans to Open in Winchester

It looks like a local group of Asian restaurants will be expanding to a new location in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source within the restaurant industry, Karma Asian Fusion Cuisine is planning to open in Winchester, taking over a couple of spaces in the center of town that had been home to The Spot and an outlet of Dunkin'. Once it opens, expect to see pan-Asian fare including a variety of sushi options along with other Japanese items, as well as dishes with Chinese, Korean, and Thai influences.

Other locations of Karma can be found in Andover, Burlington, Concord, and Westford. Their website is at http://karmaasianfusion.com/

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Friday, December 03, 2021

Boon Noon Market Is Opening in the Former Thailand Cafe Space in East Arlington

A new Asian restaurant is on its way to East Arlington, taking over the space that had been home to another Thai spot.

According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Boon Noon Market is opening in the former Thailand Cafe space in East Arlington, with an article in Your Arlington confirming this. The article mentions that the new spot will focus on Asian Thai fusion fare, while a picture posted on The Arlington List shows that the restaurant will also apparently include a Thai grocery within the space.

The address for Boon Noon Market is 161 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[April 26, 2022 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Boon Noon Market is now open.]

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Lychee Bistro & Lounge Opens in Braintree

A new Asian restaurant that has been in the works for more than three years has finally opened its doors.

According to a source, Lychee Bistro & Lounge in Braintree soft-opens today, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street spot saying that "To allow us to work out some of the small kinks and prepare for the grand opening, we're hosting a few soft opening dinner services and we'd love to have you join us. Here are the 3 soft opening days: * Friday 12/3 * Saturday 12/4 * Sunday 12/5."

Lychee Bistro & Lounge, which first announced its opening in the spring of 2018, will focus on Asian fusion cuisine including tapas-style dishes; it resides in the space that had been home to Tiki Palace for approximately 20 years.

The address for Lychee Bistro & Lounge is 1177 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Plearn Park Is Opening in the Former Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine Space in Woburn

A brand new Asian restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where another Asian eatery had been.

According to a source, Plearn Park is opening in the former Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine space on Main Street in Woburn, with a Bizapedia page confirming that the dining spot is indeed coming to that space. Our source tells us that based on signs out front, the upcoming restaurant will be a Thai fusion/ramen spot, though no additional details have been given as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine closed down in July after being in business for approximately six years.

The address for Plearn Park is 383 Main Street, Woburn, MA, 01801.

[October 18 update: A check on the space indicates that Plearn Park is now open, with a menu posted within the Yelp site showing such items as chicken satay, noodle soup, pad thai, drunken noodle, tamarind duck, mango fried rice, and massaman curry.]

[Earlier Article]
Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine in Woburn Is Closing

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Trend Pure Asian Cuisine in Natick Has Closed

An Asian fusion restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Trend Pure Asian Cuisine in Natick is no longer in business, with the Framingham Source stating that the Route 9 eatery closed last weekend, and also mentioning that a social media post from the dining spot said that "Our realty company will not renew our lease in order to make way for smaller retail stores." Trend offered Chinese, Japanese, and pan-Asian fare, with its menu including such options as clay pot and dry pot items, lo mein, chow foon, ramen, teriyaki, sushi, gyoza, and more.

The address for the now-closed Trend Pure Asian Cuisine was 1400 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Sousaku Bistro in Malden Has Closed

It looks like an Asian fusion restaurant north of Boston has shut down permanently.

According to a source, Sousaku Bistro in Malden is no longer in business, with a sign out front at the Eastern Avenue spot saying that it has indeed closed down, though no reason has been given for its closure. The restaurant first opened in the fall of 2015, offering Japanese tapas-style options and sushi along with dishes with Taiwanese and other Asian influences.

The address for the now-closed Sousaku Bistro was 166 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Karma Asian Fusion Cuisine Opens in Burlington

A new location of a local group of Asian fusion restaurants has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to an article from Wicked Local, Karma is now open at the Burlington Mall, moving into a space next to Pepe's Pizza (the two restaurants have taken over the old Uno's space). As mentioned earlier here, Karma is a casual upscale spot that features pan-Asian fare, with Wicked Local saying that it offers "fusion sushi" with French influences while also serving cocktails and sake.

Other locations of Karma are located in Andover, Concord, and Westford, with the website for all locations being at http://www.karmaasianfusion.com/

[Earlier Article]
Karma Restaurant Plans to Open at the Burlington Mall

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Cubist Circle Opens in Weymouth

An Asian Fusion restaurant that has been in the works for awhile has finally come to the South Shore.

According to a source, Cubist Circle is now open in the old Gourmet Oriental space in Weymouth, with a post on the Weymouth Foodies Facebook group page showing photos of sushi from the Washington Street eatery. As mentioned here earlier, Cubist Circle is an Asian fusion restaurant that is located in a large multi-room space, with the original article mentioning that it appears to have a dining area, a lounge, and function rooms.

Gourmet Oriental, which was known in part for its Chinese-American food and karaoke, closed its doors back in late 2017.

The address for Cubist Circle is 625 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188.

[Earlier Article]
Cubist Circle to Open in Former Gourmet Oriental Space in Weymouth

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