This bright spot among Kendall Square's many offerings is one of the few Chinese restaurants specializing in Hunanese cuisine in the area. Sumiao Chen trained as a doctor and scientist but her true passion for food led her to open this local favorite in 2017. There are plenty of Chinese staples but look closely to discover an enticing selection of regional specialties. Spicy, crunchy cucumbers are a flavorful accent to any dish. Chef Zhang's stir-fried rice noodles are a delightful heap strewn with egg, chives, cabbage and bits of pickled green beans, while Grandma's pork features shang gan, o

4.7km

Carmelina's

italian

There’s nothing light about this Italian favorite where garlic, tomato, cream, and butter run wild across a seafood-forward menu. Such is the charm of this North End hotspot that’s been firing on all cylinders since opening in 2012. Bring along a friend or two — you’ll need them to navigate plates that are generous in both flavor and sheer size. A plate of Littleneck clams with cherry tomato and chili is a reasonable way to start before diving into ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster and coated in a spicy tomato vodka sauce. This is food that sticks to your bones, and much of it arrives piping

4.3km

Neptune Oyster

seafood, american

$$$

Located in the North End, Neptune Oyster features a dark blue facade with a large window revealing oysters displayed on a bed of crushed ice overseen by a blue aproned shucker in perpetual motion. The cozy setting is just short of boisterous, but it's charming. The narrow interior has mosaic tiled flooring, a slender white marble winding along the side of the room, and a red leather banquette on the opposite wall. The day's oysters are presented on a small card, and on the wood-framed, wall-mounted mirror.Keep it simple, as in some briny bivalves, a New England-style fritto misto sandwich on l

4.3km

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