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Kimchipapi Kitchen Allston

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The newest and hippest establishment on the block. With a name like Kimchi Papi and the owner risking it all as the franchise’s mascot, it’s caught my attention enough for me to try. 

Food: See pic (65%) 
Taste to price 4/5
Quality to price 4/5
Portion to price 4/5
Average = 4

Service (20%)  
Friendliness 3/5
Promptness 4/5
Average = 3.5

Cleanliness (15%) 
Bathroom n/a
Dining area 5/5
Kitchen area 5/5
Average = 5

Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)]
   = [2.6]+[0.7]+[0.75] 
   = 4.05

What else to know: In every way, the food matches their marketing efforts, bold and confident. When you look over at the wall, there’s a sign requesting to send “noodz”. Well played Kimchi Papi, well played sir. Since you asked nicely, below is my Bibim Nood Bowl which I made sure was shot under good lighting and angle for your pleasure. If you drool, it was well intended 😉 The bowl was delicious and if you’re not in the mood for noodz, no worries as you can make your own bowl. When you look over to their toppings bar, you’ll see a plethora of it. With a creative menu, refreshing ambiance, and a clean kitchen/dining area to match, this place is easily the best in Allston to grab poke. 

Spyce Boston

by 8 Comments

“Hmmmmm ‘Robotic kitchen’ sounds awfully like a gimmick to me” was what I thought… until I tried the food. This place is legitimate. I can’t think of a more ideal place for a weekday lunchbreak. Spyce meets all my criteria: relatively healthy, fresh, fast, cheap, and has all my macronutrients. Do you know how difficult that is to achieve??? 

Food: See pic (65%) 
Taste to price 5/5
Quality to price 5/5
Portion to price 5/5
Average = 5

Service (20%)  
Friendliness 4/5
Promptness 4/5
Average = 4

Cleanliness (15%) 
Bathroom n/a
Dining area 5/5
Kitchen area 5/5
Average = 5

Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)]
   = [3.25]+[0.8]+[0.75] 
   = 4.8

What else to know: If you’re a picky eater, do not fret! As soon as you enter there’s a kiosk for you to order. Here you can order exactly what you want on or off your bowl of choice. What I love is the fact I could customize it anyway I like. Whatever new diet craze you’re on, you can literally have them make it that way. In the end, I got myself the Indian bowl plus a soft egg. Spoiler alert, it was under $10! With so much variety of fresh ingredients, I have no idea how they were able to keep it at such a low price point. That is amazing to me and I hope these MIT boys keep it that way.Â