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Categories: Asian Fusion, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free [Edit]
Neighborhood: South EndE. Berkeley St (Silver)
Mon-Wed. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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YUM!
Took Mama out here for dinner on her birthday. The place is fun!
The atmosphere is really fun, and they play good music.
The food though, is really what's amazing here.
There was three of us on this cold November night, so we decided to try to Hot Date & a few additions.
YUM!! So good, everything was very flavorful and spicy! Really warmed us up!
The stand-outs were the tea infused pork short ribs that fell off the bone they were so juicy and tender & the wok steamed mussels.
I love that all their dishes are appetizer sized so you can mix & match whatever you like from the menu and SHARE with your eating partners. it's makes eating so much more delightful.
Love this place.
Hmmmmm....eh? Maybe? That's how I would describe it if you were to ask me in person. But since we're on Yelp, I'll try to break it down. Yes, this place has amazing decor. As a designer, my heart was palpitating at the pink plastic retro chairs, the wood-topped counter, the mismatched bowls and plates and the haiku mirror. A+ for a fun vibe.
My hot date and I shared The Hot Date, which is part of their Cheap Date Night menu on Mondays, the idea being you choose a theme and they send a lot of food your way that echos it. If you couldn't tell, we went spicy. For $40 we got to sample a lot of things on the menu, so it was a pretty good deal. I just wish the food had been better. The eggplant was taking a long soaking bath in oil and our chicken stirfry tasted like it had a bad run-in with a charcoal grill and lost miserably. The boy likes smoky food, but even he deemed this one inedible.
What did make up for the unpleasant entrees was the lemon ginger mousse. We almost broke the pretty flute it came in trying to scrape the last bit out of the bottom.
It took a long time to get our order in, but once we did the food was flowing and service was nothing but friendly and pleasant. I'd go back for the mousse, definitely. Who needs dinner?
I came here for lunch with a yelper and felt like a girl on date! I tell you, it was a nice feeling especially when you knew you weren't the one picking up the tab! I felt a little pampered and was willing to make out with that yelper. (Just kidding)
Anyway, he took care of ordering. We started with the vegetarian boiled spinach looking and asparagus salad type thing, then the pulled pork sandwich and finally the beef ribs. Everything was delicious!
The staff was very friendly.
I will definitely come back on a REAL date this time!
I am accepting applications via PM!
(just kidding)
This place has such a funky vibe and cool atmosphere that I find myself wanting to absolutely be in love with their food. Unfortunately, that isn't the case.
What we ordered:
*Asian pickles- Pickled cauliflower, carrot shreds, cucumbers, and peppers. If you are vegetarian, make sure you ask for it veggie style. Not exactly what I was expecting, but decent.
*Edamame and celery slaw- Eh. Apparently there is supposed to be candied lemon and sesame oil. I didn't taste either one of those. Actually I didn't taste much of anything. I also wish that the menu would have said cilantro was going to be in it. They say on the menu that any dish could be made without cilantro if we just asked. I would have asked!
*Chinese Sesame Cucumbers- I really thought these would be more like the Shanghai cucumbers at PF Changs. Nope. There wasn't much sesame going on, but whatever they sprinkle on the cucubmers was actually pretty tasty. Not much other flavoring besides that.
*Spicy Brussels Sprouts- WOW! These were fantastic. There was a kick on these crunchy little joys. These were roasted and just fantastic!
I ate the whole bowl on my own. Note: Bad idea to eat the whole bowl on your own.
*Genmai Fried Rice- Great presentation and a nice flavor all around. Quite a bit in that bowl they bring too. I would have loved to taste more of that garlic though!
The newspaper placemats, chopsticks, and mix & match plates give this place a bit of fun. I love the little bar to eat at and the haiku mirror.
While this wasn't my favorite food in Boston, I'd love to go back and try a few other things from the menu. Oh, and if you are a vegetarian, make sure to let them know. They will give you a different menu with all veggie friendly options!
"IT'S LIKE GOING DOWN ON A RAINBOW."
That was my dining mate's comment re eating at another rest. before we sat down here at MC. It is equally applicable here.
What we ate:
Tea Smoked Ribs
Lemongrass pork sausage skewers
Thai/Lemongrass Salmon and Rice
Soy glazed chicken wings w/ homemade sriracha sauce
Fried Udon noodles w/ garlic chicken.
All were excellent. The Tea Smoke Ribs were fall off the bone, suck the bone and use it like a toothpick delicious. Anything w/ lemongrass rocks my world, and we had two dishes. The homemade sriracha was excellent, and had a little more acid/citrus to it so that the burn of heat was cut with a little soft sweetness. Everything was affordable. Even with a bottle of wine (LUSH ALERT) we only spent 36 dollars each. Had we not been in the company of a lady, I'm sure the boys at the table would have licked the plates. Or that whole rainbow thing.
Our waitress was friendly and engaging without being intrusive. On our way out at least 4 peoiple said "Thank you" to us. That's really important. They acknolwedge that there are 500 restaurants we could have chosen, but we chose them. That deserves a Thank You. And we had 4. Sweet.
My only lack of a star comes from decor and clothing. That night, all the waiters had to wear vests with what seemed like they were finger painted on Chinese symbols. It was ridiculous. First, the vests themselves looked like they were painted by a third grader in the remedial class. It was messy and had no cohesiveness. Second, how to say this delicately.....not everyone looks good in a vest. I'm not a small man. I'm 6'2" and 200+ lbs (how much + is a mystery since I stopped checking after reaching double bills). I can't wear a vest ever. I accept that. So should MC. It's not as if we didn't know we were in an Asian restaurant.
So MC, I grant you a 4. Let the staff wear whatever they want, and we discuss that additional star.
After reading some of the reviews here I have to say Myers and Chang did not live up to my expectations. Thats not to say it wasn't some great food but some of these reviews made it sound like this was the best food ever and that certainly isn't true.
I came here on friday night and we were able to get a table right away which was surprising considering how busy they were. None of us had ever been here before so going off the opinions of other yelpers we ordered:
pork belly buns: as far as pork belly buns go these were definitely good. They weren't however something I feel the need to order again.
tea smoked ribs: Had the highest expectations for these and I was not disappointed. They didn't taste anything like I thought they would but were delicious, tender, and fell right off the bone.
short rib soft tacos: this was actually the only dish i did not really care for. I guess asian fusion doesn't really fuse well with mexican classics.
panko crusted lemon chicken: I didn't even want to order this but after trying it I'm glad we did. It was a nice change of pace from all the other spicy dishes and the lemon was clearly fresh squeezed and refreshing.
pork and chive pot stickers: these were good, definitely not the best potstickers I've had but good nonetheless. Huge complaint, for whatever reason no one I was with could keep the meat inside the wrapper for the life of them. I've eaten a lot of potstickers and I've never seen the dough break apart like this before.
dan dan noodles: These were great. Cold noodles with a slightly spicy peanut sauce. Everyone enjoyed them.
Wok chared udon noodles: These were also great. The sauce was sweet without being overwhelming and had just the right amount of heat. I liked these a lot.
genami fried rice: overall I liked this rice, it was spicy and came loaded with various vegetables and things. There was something in it though that was extremely bitter and unpleasant when you got a bite of it.
Overall this was a very enjoyable and different dining experience. I liked the open kitchen set up where I could see the cooks at work. Next time I would definitely try to get a seat at the bar in front of the kitchen so I could see exactly how they were preparing the food. Another plus was having Myers come over and talk to us about the food after we finished. It's always nice to see an owner thats actually interested in what his customers think about the food.
i'm the "anything but asian" girl. that's my usual reply to "what should we eat?" i grew up eating asian food practically every.single.day and when i moved to boston, i quickly became tired and unimpressed with what the asian restaurants had to offer. that is until, myers + chang came into my life. they've transformed the same old ingredients and spices into something new and exciting.
i've enjoyed every dish i've tasted at myers + chang. they are all so flavorful and creative but a few of my favorites are the tea smoked ribs with the crispy glazed crust and that melt in your mouth interior, the perfectly spicy and peanuty-y dan dan noodle salad, and the cool and crunchy green papaya slaw. all washed down with a scorpion bowl? it's the perfect meal!
not only is the food great, but the restaurant is so fun to dine in. from the lucky cat that greets you to the golden pig that holds your check or the pink barstools that line the bar to the pink bags that hold your leftovers...there are so many delightful little details to admire. myers + chang is the restaurant i bring my out of town guests to, to show them boston dining can be more than stuffy steak and seafood restaurants.
the busy vibe and small shared plates, makes this a great date spot, or for a dinner and drinks with a small group of friends. but for a more wallet friendly meal, give myers + chang a try for lunch. the plates are a bit bigger and you can also try one of creative banh mi creations! all their menus (lunch, dinner and dimsum!) are constantly changing and evolving (they recently went from those infamous asian tacos to asian nachos!). myers + chang is my new favorite restaurant and i can't imagine getting sick of it anytime soon.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a unique and delicious dining experience and we GOT it. I had been to myers + chang for lunch before, and remembered it being very delicious. However I think I got something rather tame so I was ready to go large and get something crazy.
We got the cheap date "pigging out". This was essentially like a pu pu platter in that you are trying a lot of different things (all pork!), but instead of them being all brought out at once they are brought out fresh out of the kitchen as they are ready. This was nice because just when you thought no more delicious things were coming your way BAM braised pork belly buns. The buns were so soft and fluffy, and the meat inside was very tender and sweet.
If you go here you need to try the spare ribs. I felt like Anthony Bourdain eating street food in Shanghai. I am a white girl with little concept of what authentic Chinese cooking tastes like, but I have a feeling this is a lot closer than most restaurants in Boston get. These ribs were a religious experience (unless you know...you can't eat pork because of your religion). After this meal my boyfriend and I were thanking God we're catholic and can partake in the pig.
The waitstaff were all young and friendly. They knew the menu well and were excited about it. Our waiter had been working there since the restaurant opened which was nice. It seems like every time you go out to some restaurants it is your waitron's first day!
We'll definitely be back, and will be telling our friends.
I am going to follow the other Yelpers and give it a solid 3.5 stars. Myers is located in a cute neighborhood in the South End with lots of boutiques and restaurants within walking distance. The restaurant is charming and I especially loved the old tea tins on the tables.
The staff was really friendly and the concept was intriguing. I started with the homemade Lychee soda and it was delicious. Like any other Dim Sum restaurants, we marked our dishes on an ordering sheet and food just kept flowing out from the kitchen to our table. I loved the tea smoked ribs, the green papaya salad and Gai Lan.
The meal was pricey, but definitely worth a try if you are in the neighborhood. After you are done here, drive a few blocks down the road to Flour to get some desserts by the same owners.
3.5 stars
I've always wanted to try Myers + Chang, especially after a friend's suggestion and reading it in Boston magazine, but the food just didn't live up to my expectations...
Edamame slaw ... not too crazy about it
Pork dumplings ... the inside didn't taste fully cooked
Fried chicken with honey ... also not fully cooked (I definitely saw a little pink/red); a little dry
Tea-smoked pork ribs ... cooked deliciously; highlight of our dinner
The Chinese newspapers as table mats were poorhouse-like and didn't really match the whole funky, modern Asian theme. It was also unusual to see so many servers for a medium-size restaurant with not many tables occupied. Our flamboyant waiter was nice, informative, and attentive. I also liked my Lotus Blossom drink a lot. And I loved the receipt presentation in a Chinese piggy bank - cute & creative! But overall, I was not a big fan of M&C; quality was lacking a bit.
Already hooked on the assortment of Flour Bakery's baked goods that have found their way into my belly -- courtesy of a very lovely young lady who's always trying to fatten up her feller, seemingly -- I'd come to associate Joanne Chang's name with a certain degree of consistent excellence. Therefore, I was, at once, excited and apprehensive to check out her Asian Fusion venture, just down Washington Street from Flour #1.
We went as a foursome (myself, the aforementioned lass, and another couple) and perused the tapas-ish menu of 'dim sum', 'then some', et cetera and then discovered a wee pink sheet with five 'date night' samplers of four or five plates apiece. After moderate hesitation and significant indecision (on the part of the ladies, of course), our group collaborated to share a Hot Date (spicier selections) and a Blind Date (at the mercy of the chef's choice).
Prior to collecting our eats -- served rapid-fire and family-style -- our waiter carefully counseled us toward a few cocktails. Two of us had sake sangria (its flavour changes once every week or so), another enjoyed (after negotiating for a less-sweetened replacement) the Plum Wine Spritzer and our manliest rep put down a Dogfish pale ale and, thereafter, $9 worth of some swill boasting an ancient recipe.
Then, the feast: Chicken and rapini (broccoli rabe in disguise) stir-fry (eating the little red chili peppers is a decision one might regret), sausage skewers with shiso wraps, tea-smoked pork spare ribs (the star of the show, we all agreed), udon noodles with chicken, fresh rolls with peanut sauce (a little cilantro-heavy), green papaya slaw (surprisingly spicy), corn and coconut soup (another favorite), sweet potato fritters (the bronze medalists) and a spicy eggplant dish, and generous bowls of white and brown rice. As a post-script, the full assortment of desserts (regularly $7) were offered at $5 as part of the 'date night' package and we took a coconut cream pie with lime accents to travel.
Everything was quite edible (at worst) and brilliant (at best and, moreover, frequently) and entirely affordable, costing a total of $80 for ten (if I'm counting correctly) share-able dishes. In contrast to Restaurant Week menus ($130+ for a group of four) that too often feature shrunken portions of limited and/or dumbed-down selections, Chang's 'bizarro' (as dubbed on the restaurant's web site) answer to the RW concept seemed an absolute bargain.
While the food (and, to a lesser extent, the drinks) are what remain in my mind, the service and the decor were strong as well. Our waiter was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. He can stand to suffer a demerit for wearing an ill-advised vest and still be held in high regard. The decor was (thankfully) more South End-like than Chinatown-like and it's always heartwarming to see a restaurant owner working in her own kitchen (not to mention delivering birthday cakes and interacting tableside with her patrons).
Hands down one of the greatest meals I have had in a long, long time--definitely the best of the year. Not to mention I can finally die happy knowing there is a restaurant in Boston that doesn't mind having a little fun. Describing how good the food is here is like trying to describe skydiving to someone who has never done it or perhaps New York to someone from a third world country. It was so good I'm tempted to commit suicide and in the note write that "Myer's+Chang's made me do it," so people would hear about it and eventually it would turn into some weird underground cult phenomenon to go there to eat and see what caused me to do it. Enough with the hook, lets talk about the food already.
The main shtick of this place is it is Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc. street foods--like the stuff you would find in little carts. Don't confuse that with poor quality, these interpretations are out of this world. The dishes are served family style--basically they do the dishes one at a time and bring them out to you immediately after they are done so the best way to approach a meal is to bring a couple friends and think Asian tapas. On my trip I was accompanied by my roommate who isn't huge on spicy so we tried to tone it down (keep in mind that the dishes are made to order so you can adjust the spiciness). First off was the braised pork belly buns ($9). A-freakin'-mazing is all I can say. Rather than the huge doughy mess that most places have, this was a piece of bao that was folded taco style stuffed with braised pork, hoisin, watermelon radish, and lettuce with a side of hot peppers so you can adjust the heat. The only draw back was I wanted more--if you like pork buns make sure to bring an extra pair of jeans as you might cream your first pair. Next up on the hit parade was the hakka eggplant ($8)--purple eggplant in a thick oyster sauce, which if blindfolded could have been mistaken for potatoes. Though they call it a side dish it was much, much larger than the pork buns and definitely needed to be shared. If you find yourself trapped in the 7th grade mentality about not liking your vegetables (and we all know that eggplant, along with brussel sprouts are considered varsity vegetables) then do yourself a favor and order this dish then call your mom/wife/girlfriend and tell them you are officially an adult. Next up was the nasi goreng ($14), probably a 4 person portion of pineapple friend rice with pork, shrimp, and a soft egg on top (it's piping hot when it comes out so when you mix it together you can be sure that egg is going to be cooked). It comes with a side of house chili paste which I wanted to keep in to give it some heat but lost that battle to the roomie and had to 86 it. There isn't much I can say about the fried rice, it was fried rice, though it did go well with the sauce from the eggplant left on my plate. At this point I was pretty stuffed, but we still had our mussels ($15) coming out. These were some quality mussels, and I would definitely recommend them if you like asian style mussels. These were my roomie's favorite dish since they have very little heat (and are apparently one of the specialties of the house). At this point I'm ready to throw in the towel, I'm full, but not that heavy food coma full, a much more content able to get a couple drinks in me full, when low and behold the greatest ribs ($14 for 4 ribs) I have ever tasted came my way. Did you catch that, GREATEST RIBS EVER (which means a lot coming from black guy, like a Jew with bagels, or a Caucasian with getting a loan). These little gems apparently take three days to make and were the highlight of my year with their sweet tea infused brown sugar crust. Forget Klondike Bars, what would you do for these ribs? I know I'd kill a man without remorse for a second helping of these tasty treasures. By this point Nataliya tapped out so I had three to myself. Later that night I had a dream that I frolicked naked in a field of these ribs--obviously it was a good dream. The desert was an awesome cornbread cookie with lemon frosting in the middle (my favorite...remember I'm black) and a brownie (Nataliya's favorite). The deserts came from Chang's Flour Bakery
The setup of the restaurant is diner meets hipster (but you can't blame them for thinking hipster is cool). The walls are covered with mirrors that have phrases scrawled across them in colorful paint giving the impression that the interior is much larger than it actually is, but don't worry they are more than accepting of walk-ins. I think the greatest thing was the men's room, painted on the mirror is a fu-man-chu so as you wash your hands (please god remember to always wash your hands lest you want cholera) you can sport the Pai Mei look.
Bottom Line: Where have you been all my life?
Was anxious to try this place. Came in right at 5, was seated and waited 15-20 minutes while getting completely ignored. No service. No eye contact. Hit a dead zone. Walked out. I may give it a second try, but not for a while.
For starters, M&C is adoreable. The counter near the kitchen is adoreable, the dragon on the window is adoreable, the waiters in their vests are adoreable, the newspaper placemats are adoreable, the haikus on the wall are adoreable. It's just the kind of place that makes you smile before the food even arrives.
The food: ours ranged from just OK to really good. The really good first: the scallion pancake was so wonderfully crispy and salty that I wanted to get a second order. Similarly, the salmon was just perfect (high praise from me since generally, I think salmon is overrated). Less exciting were the Indonesian fried rice-- spicy is not a substitute for complex flavor-- and the crispy spring roll which was sort of oddly bitter. We didn't have drinks, and out bill came to $42- not wildly expensive for 2 people.
Brownie points for conscientious veggie, gluten free, etc. menus - that's impressive.
Undoubtedly the best service and food ! Great for large groups.
We had a great friday evening at Myers & Chang.Every dish was delicious and different.But what made the food even better was the services.Our host Maggie was very gracious and accommodating.She filled every request with a smile unlike other south end places where they always have an attitude.Our server Kelly gave recommended some great drinks..specially the scorpion bowl and food choices.The black pepper shrimp and salmon were to die for.A must go for all foodies.
I've been putting off writing this review for awhile now because I'm still not exactly sure what I thought of this place. I mean, come on, it's a mix of Thai/Taiwanese/Chinese/Vietnamese. You'd be confused too.
The Good:
- The inside has a pink dragon on the wall! PINK.
- The waiters are adorably flamboyant, know the food, and want you to be happy.
- You get a nice scenic view of a baseball field. I spent the whole dinner ignoring my dinner dates and instead watched the children of the future drill each other with baseball bats.
- The lemony shrimp dumplings. Unbelievable. If I didn't hate the word "succulent" I would use it to describe these.
The Bad:
- It's expensive.
- Too expensive to be a tapas-style place (important to note)
- I think I hemorrhaged when I saw the bill.
- No, I'm sure I hemorrhaged when I saw the bill.
Also, I'm the first to admit that I can't handle anything that resembles spicy food, and mostly everything I sampled on the menu had a kick to it. If you like that kind of thing, that's awesome, go in and have a ball. But it wasn't a good scene for me. Overall, I think this place is new and different and has a good concept, but the prices and the food didn't blow me away.
I think that I am one considerate fella. Whenever I were to pick a place to eat, I make sure that my company will be suited for where we eat. Especially for vegetarian/vegan fellas. Although I can't deny the fact that they(vegetarian/vegan) are pain in the ass existence in my universe, I really want my friends to have just as good experience as I would. And often, I ended up somewhere dissatisfying for meat eater if we picked a place where can please vegetarian/vegan friends.
But Myers + Chang has ended my long battled dilemma. This place can satisfy both parties equally.
Their "default" menu is packed with meat eaters' delight. Pork this, beef that, BBQ this, Teriyaki that.. As I was the first one to arrive and waiting for friends, I was drooling only from looking at the menu as well as what the party next to me was eating.
Vegetarian menu is available per request. My vegetarian friend was super delighted how many options there were for her. She even said "Ah... this is what meat eaters would get... So many options!!!"
My favorite dish was tea smoked pork spare rib. It was tender, sweet and gorgeous.
It was nice to see both meat eater and vegetarian burying their face on the food.
Staffed and packaged differently, Myers + Chang might get a 3; not bad by any means, but not exceptional. The portions are on the smaller side, and while the flavors and combinations are all interesting, they're not truly exceptional. Their pork, featured heavily, tends to be a bit too chewy for me.
Oh, and it's expensive. It's in the heart of SoWa, so this shouldn't surprise anyone, and they do have a nice selection of vegetarian and gluten-free stuff, which probably increases their costs. But you should be prepared for it. I went to Dim Sum with my girlfriend and we ended up spending upwards of $60. We love our food, but man, that's a steep bill.
That said, the place is extremely charming and avoids any sort of kitschiness, which is impressive when the mirrored walls are covered in haikus about the restaurant itself. Scrawled on the mens' room mirror is a fu manchu mustache and a quote reading "Confucius says man who drop watch down toilet have crappy time!" It's a testament to the great staff -- and owner Joanne Chang, who is just so awesome and friendly -- that stuff like this isn't at all obnoxious.
Quality is consistent between Dim Sum, lunch, and dinner. Their stirfry dishes are strong, the bao is very good, the roasted corn with sriracha butter is top-notch, and their tea-smoked ribs, though occasionally a bit tough and fatty, can be really incredible. Sodas are also interesting. Try the Aloe-Yuzu.
Mmm nooot a fan.
Their service was great, the place is cute; I love the anecdote on the mirror about the panda and the huge red dragon spanning around the restaurant windows.
But what's up with the dinged-up cracked plates and bowls?
But it's not even the presentation that bothers me; It's the food.
As an Asian who grew up on greasy dim sum and Chinese food in Los Angeles I am really familiar with the amount of oil and soy sauce that goes into EVERY meal without complaint.
But I didn't expect that same amount of oil and salty soy sauce that I got from this place.
I ordered the Hakka eggplant and my boyfriend ordered the fried oyster ban and wok-charred udon noodles.
The ban was pretty good and I did dig the miso-mayo lettuce salad.
Individually, I would give that 4 stars.
The udon noodles....although I liked the charred flavor, it was so salty I had to have 4 more bites before my taste buds recovered from the shock and could actually taste anything else. After that, I can say that I'd give it 3 stars.
So what has made me give it only 2 stars?
The Hakka eggplant.
It was just a bad idea.
Aside from the inch thick layer of pure oil on top of the oyster sauce/black bean sauce, the eggplants themselves were hugely disappointing.
I think it would have been more edible had it been cut into bigger slices.
Also, the way in which it was cooked felt like they forgot how it would affect the skin on the eggplant, because when I put the whole cut of eggplant in my mouth, oily coating and all, the skin was like chewing on wax paper.
And the amount of oil they drowned it in was just overwhelming, half the time I couldn't even taste anything because there was a constant layer of oil coating my mouth and tongue.
All in all, when I go to a place that charges me $13 (Udon) and $8 (Eggplant) for a mini entree, I expect high quality food, not bad chinese food drenched in salt, soy sauce and canola oil disguised as gourmet Asian fusion.
I hate giving small businesses bad reviews, but the oil gave me really bad heartburn- unforgivable.
Try the Ban though
I don't think i'll eat here again. The service was not very good; everything took ages from the drinks to the food to getting the menu. They also don't have a full bar and for a place that is listed as a vegetarian friendly place they really didn't have all that many veg options.
We went there for dinner on Sunday night and enjoyed it very much! To begin with, our hostess was friendly and accommodating. Our server was easy going, also friendly, and helpful. The decor felt like a mix of retro and Asian influences. We were a party of four and had the cripsy spring rolls and braised pork belly buns, which were fun and tasty! We also had the dumplings (our favorite dish!), the chicken udon noodles that were a bit spicy but very good, and the chicken wings (good), plus sides of rice. The drinks (mine a Lotus Flower--delicious!) were creative and yummy. And then for dessert we had the coconut cream pie and the vanilla bean parfait, both of which we felt like we could have done without...neither wowed us. I would definitely return, since it was a fun environment with good food and decent prices, but some of the others in my group did not feel that way. All in all, a good place with good food!
I was excited about going to Myers and Chang, but it was a complete disappointment! First off, there's no bar. While I waited for a date to arrive, I had to sit at some take out type counter that I'm not sure who it's meant for.
I tried to order a drink from a nearby waiter, who appeared to be very friendly, but basically forgot about me after he gave me the drink menu.
We ended up sitting down, sans a drink, and got a nice table by the window. Our waiter was crazed and it took him a full 8-10 minutes to get to us. We ordered drinks, then food, and the food took a good 30 minutes to come out. We ordered an appetizer, and it never came.
The waiter came by and told us because the food was taking forever (he said something wasn't "rung in" (???) ), he said the manager would give us some "gifts". We didn't know if that meant free noodles or dessert or something off the bill or what.
As we were finishing the meal, my date made a mention of these supposed gifts that were never brought. The waiter said "they never came?", and went away, to come back and tell us that we could
order a dessert. Thinking our desserts were on the house, we each ordered one.
Then the bill came. The waiter told us that only one dessert was on the house, and we had to pay for the other. Ouch.
I never take the time out to write bad reviews, but I felt in this case, it had to be done. Sorry M&C, I'll try Metropolis or Toro up the street instead.
Great food, fun atmosphere. The dumplings are delicious and I really like the veggie dishes (bok choy, grilled asparagus, brussell sprouts). Peanut noodles are just spicy enough for me and served cold, which was good. And the vietnamese steak dish is interesting and unique.
The style of this restaurant is great - food comes out as it is fresh from the oven/fire. And in my opinion family style is the only way to enjoy asian food, which makes this perfect. Good for groups too which allows you to order more to share.
Drinks are pretty good, they had an interesting riesling when I went last time and it was very good, especially with our meals.
I believe they just added dessert, which is great given that one of the owners has a pastry shop.
I also love that every time I have been there, I see one of the owners in the kitchen or front of house. Makes it all the more personal.
I'm a big fan and recommend it!
This place rocks.. Very cool atmosphere, the food is great and the service is excellent.
Word to the wise: The hot and sour soup is excellent and by far the most unique approach to the traditional Chinese dish I have ever seen, but it's spicy as sh*t.
They serve the food family style, so I would recommend Myers and Chang for groups of 4-6 for those that are willing to try new types of food...
This place does neither fusion nor asian well. This place was ridiculously overpriced and the food was not good. The flavors of asian cuisine was not used advantageously at this place. I'm surprised it even got such a good rating on Yelp. On the bright side of things though, I have to say that their drinks were pretty good...
I met up with two other friends here for a birthday dinner. I drove to the restaurant from the North Shore on a Wednesday night and was surprised by the speed of my arrival. The restaurant is right off 93 and there are plenty of parking spots (meter till 8PM). For those who live in the city, the restaurant is right next to the Silver line's Berkeley stop.
The ambiance of the restaurant was hip with contemporary decor. I was a little put off by the "hipsterness" of the waiter who acted like he was too cool, but he did his job.
The dishes are "tapas" style and I suggest getting one of as many choices as you can until you are full. There wasn't anything we ate that was bad. Perhaps next time I will order more meat dishes. The tofu dishes we ate were so flavorful with the perfect mix of vegetables and spices.
The owner of the restaurant also owns the bakery called Flour. The desserts are from there and they are delicious! We had the chocolate cake, but I am sure the rest are just as good.
My favorite thing of the night (besides being with friends): The variety of dishes to try
Least fave: The waiter. He needs to speak with more downtone instead of talking as if he is answering a bunch of questions.
I'd been wanting to try this place for a long time, and finally had an occasion to go! First, of course, I read up some yelp reviews, to see if I could gather suggestions for what to order. The following is what we went for:
-Sweet Potato Fritters - TOTALLY delicious. Crunchy outside, soft pillowy deliciousness on the inside. Spicy!
-Pork buns - if you're a fan of these in traditional dim sum, you won't be disappointed. The pork is high quality, and is paired with a delicious sweet-hoisin sauce, lettuce and some kind of carrot flake (it's not carrot, i just can't remember what it is). It's all folded into a pita-like wrapper - SO soft and amazingly tasty.
-Beef + Broccoli noodles - YUM YUM YUM. Great flavor, good quality meet, tasty noodles. Good portion size too! Perfect for two people.
-Tea smoked spare ribs - the rumors are true. These are absolutely phenomenal. Fall off the bone, topped with some kind of pepper + brown sugar crust. I would eat 3 orders of these myself for an entire meal.
-Coconut cream pie w/ lime whipped cream - awesome awesome awesome. The lime is VERY slight as not to overpower the coconut. The cream is amazing, and the best part is the crunchy, toasted coconut flakes on top of the whipped cream. It really makes the dish, to have the combination of textures.
Definitely go with someone whose food preferences match yours, so you can get a bunch of things to share. I went with a good friend and between the two of us the perfect amount was two small plates and two large plates.
The service was excellent, and the music was perfect (sublime, violent femmes, cake, radiohead). I'll DEFINITELY go back here...as soon as I've tried the other 50+ restaurants on my list :)
boston is chock-full of restaurants but i can't help but return often to some favorites. last sunday's father's day dim sum lunch was my 3rd meal here in a wk and i still haven't tired of the menu. ok it's conveniently close but it helps that they constantly add new goodies although the thai chicken vermicelli salad, & braised pork tacos are must eats each time.
a friend and i over-ordered as the servings for dim sum turned out plenty. but forget about doggy bags. we couldn't not finish it all. ordered dishes i hadn't had yet like wok roasted mussels, lemony shrimp dumplings, pepper prawns, tea smoked ribs, indo fried rice(gift from chef), braised pork bun, duck bun, peanut noodles and a cool dessert of vanilla parfait.
i think they've caught up that i'm starved whenever i come over as food comes fast & furious! this is a LOT of food for NOT a lot of money. i may start a peition to make dim sum sunday a regular thing.
P.S. day after this update, i got an email from M+C that dim sum sunday's
is now on! yayyyyy
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I went here on a Sat night for a birthday dinner. We had to pick a reservation time of 6 or 9 since we had a large group of 10.
The food was really good. Things I enjoyed were the Tiger's Tears, pork buns, dumplings, wok charred udon noodles, and chow fun. (We ordered a lot of dishes). The food was good, the prices were pretty reasonable. There wasn't anything on the drink menu that really grabbed my interest, though, so I did without.
I didn't really like the family-style way of eating, but it would have been fine if my friends didn't go crazy ordering and running up the bill. Even though I spent too much money, I think I would probably go again.
Especially, I think this would be a great place to go on a date or with a small group of people.
The food here is fantastic. I ate there for the first time and came back the very next night because I wanted to try more. The food is some kind of asian fusion with funky twists on different classics. Some items are a little spicy, but done very well. They offer a lot of small plates (asian tapas?) which are great to get a little taste of everything. I sat at the counter where I had a front-row view of the kitchen and all of the plates going out. I had to stop myself from reaching over with my chopsticks.
The interior of the restaurant is funky, modern, classic, sophisticated, and casual all at the same time. I would suggest going with a group of people. They have a few nice large tables. Order one or two entrees and a lot of the smaller plates and share with everybody.
The only downfall of the place is that there isn't a full liquor license. Order a beer instead.
being an Asian foodie at heart i tend to stray from typical fusion Asian restaurants...i do so because i am always disappointed with the Americanized selections... anything remotely close to an egg roll...i shudder... but i decided to give this a go since south end is one of my fav areas to eat
i am really surprised at the high rating of this joint...first off everything is stupid over priced and nothing really jumped out at me on the menu....the decor is cheap and Chinese avant garde crap... i...until you see how cheap everything is...seems as if they went into chinatown and bought take out chopsticks and the days paper and laid everything out ....ok i thought this was a "higher" end Chinese go to...
On to the food
-"MAMA CHANGS PORK AND CHIVE"...it was gross and over salted...how can you mess up on something so simple ...the pork was even gamy
-"GRILLED PORK SLIDERS" the meat was over salted and just tasted like it was dressed in cheap soy sauce...the brioche buns weren't bad
-"OYSTER PANCAKE" after getting the first two plates...i was getting really scared for this one...it was involving seafood...*shudders* i was let down AGAIN....the pancake was made out all eggs there was like 2 oysters in the whole pancake...and the sauce that came with was this weird tangy soy sauce....
to top it all off....this crap dinner cost me 60.00 SMH!
MYERS AND CHANG YOU FAIL ME....
I work in the South End, where we're starved for decent lunch places, so I go here a lot. The decor is cute, the atmosphere is nice and the service is consistently excellent. I order take-out pretty frequently and they are always quick and friendly.
My carnivorous co-workers love the tiger's tears and thai ginger chicken salad, while I love the Dan Dan Noodles so much that i'll give 3 stars for that dish alone.
However, I just don't like the rest of their vegetarian menu... probably because most of it is just non-veg dishes from the menu with the meat removed and replaced by tofu cubes. I've tried the vegetarian tofu and broccoli chow fun, vegetarian wok-charred udon noodles - um, where were the noodles?? - and genmai fried rice - ridiculously overpriced at $13!!! - and have been disappointed in all 3. I applaud them for offering so many veg options, but would rather see them do 2-3 things well instead of 10 things half-assedly.
Oh, and bonus points for the music! I've heard The Band, Ratatat... can't think who else, but they're always playing something good.
Cute stylized, kitschy asian upscale diner. Friendly service, warm, but modern, with tasty choices. If you choose right, you could leave with a memorable experience. Tiger Tears salad is perfect (as reviewed by others), tea smoked ribs fall right off the bone with smokey goodness, tofu soba noodles are yummy too with soft tofu sauteed crispy over well dressed noodles and long thin strips of cucumber, the mama chang dumplings grabbed my attention due to the "mama" part, but they seemed a bit over priced at 11 bux, not boasting anything out of the ordinary...The dessert was deeeelicious. Coconut/lime cream pie, cute little overflowing pudding tart with fresh whipped cream, and sprinkled toasted coconut, just poured onto the plate when broken into, and was devoured in less than 2 minutes.
Added bonus, the little coconut ginger meringues we got with the check. Little morsels that melt in your mouth to reveal little crispy pieces of coconut. This place does what they do, really well.
I love "tapas" restaurants that aren't tapas. I am a big fan of communal dining that tapas inspires, but if I have one more plate of potatas bravas I am going to puke myself. Asian small plates is much more my style.
You have to keep in mind that this place is not fine dining so don't expect pretty food. I am happy to partake in the $$$$$ restaurants, but sometimes a restaurant that is just a little rough around the edges is more enjoyable.
I loved everything I ordered. Let's see how much I can remember, without cheating and going to the restaurants website.
Asian pickles- anything pickled is my friend
Tigers Tears- great steak seasoned well with vegetables
Salmon- perfectly cooked and served with rice
Sword Fish- the best dish of the night
Dan Dan noodles- peanut sauce perfection
Scallion pancakes- on my favorites, I could drown in the sauce
Prawns- A squirt of brains on your first bite, but after that pretty good.
We ordered a bunch more and a bottle of wine between 4 people and the bill was super reasonable. Great scene too; very chill and non-pretentious. I want one in Chicago!
You are "hip." You are "cool." You are a little prefab.
Fried egg on rice? That's tight. As were many other sampled dishes...we recall the oyster omelette.. but...
We ordered a cocktail that tasted like...tomato soup. Not so tight. It was supposed to be a fruit based cocktail. Yes, tomato is a fruit, but this promised a more tropical, fruity idea. Not Campbell's.
We paid about a million dollars for these little plates and the pleasure of feeling that we do not rely on irony enough to make our wardrobe choices. This, I guess, is more about Gary than Myers + Chang...but still. The food was overpriced and not quite tight enough. We loved the kitsch, we thought it was cute, but one time was enough for the Garies.
It's is extremely rare to find an Asian food restaurant that is neither waaaay too bright nor riddled with Asian paraphernalia like Buddha statues, giant cat clocks, bamboo plants, red and gold calligraphy, rice paper screens and a tank of fish. So huge kudos to Myers + Chang for creating an eatery that is simple, cozy and fresh. There are homages to its Asian roots--like the purple dragons on the windows--without it being 100% in your face.
The menu is small and simple, with special menus for vegetarians and those with nut allergies (which is so thoughtful!). There is a fanciful cocktail list and an impressive wine and beer selection. The food was tasty, hearty and creative without venturing into unpalatable.
Service was very laid back yet still efficient. Portions were good for what you spend. I felt very comfortable taking my time here, chatting and enjoying the very good music selections.
Excellent food, informal/hip atmosphere. The menu is updated rather often and gives plenty of reasons to keep going back. Desserts, initially absent, are now offered and delicious (courtesy of the Flour bakery?)
Not authentic or cheap, but a really fun and tasty South End take on pan-Asian with casual, hipster-friendly atmosphere.
It's easy to approach Myers + Chang with a queasy cynicism, as I initially did. It's pan-Asian, embracing Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Cambodian cuisine. Such places rarely surpass restaurants that pick one cuisine and stick to it. The owners are an industry power couple: Joanne Chang of the upmarket Flour bakeries, and Christopher Myers of Radius, Via Matta, and Great Bay. Glamorous folks with that much PR exposure can't be paying attention to the food, can they? Larded with some self-consciously hip marketing (like a twee MySpace page for a Web site), the whole package gave me a sinking feeling.
A single appetizer laid these misgivings to rest: Tiger's Tears ($10), a Cambodian salad of charred skirt steak with a bit of a caramelized glaze and three colors of bell peppers, all cut into thin strips, dressed with fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced fresh bird chilies, brightened with chopped cilantro and Thai basil, and given a starry speckle with ground toasted rice. This was beautiful to behold, nearly incendiary enough to induce the proverbial tears, and symphonic in its interplay of sweet and tart and savory, of gentle vegetal crunch, beefy chew, and grainy grit.
I was further won over by dishes like Hakka eggplant ($7), a slightly oily stir-fry with piercing notes of chili, star anise, and garlic; crunchy and cool celery and edamame slaw ($4); and braised pork-belly buns ($8), fatty slabs of fresh bacon wedged into doughy bao with cucumber strips and hoisin for sweet contrast. In the end, though, it was that extraordinary steak salad that convinced me that Myers + Chang was bringing as much care and craft to its food as it had to its meticulously honed image.
Sooo starting at the end--my party and I all agreed that having dinner at Myers & Chang was a really cool experience.
They serve small plates so we ordered probably like 8-9 of them.
Some of them were absolutely the most flavorful dishes I have ever had! We were very impressed and enjoyed trying their take on certain dishes....And then some were really disappointing :( No flavor--and tasted like things you could get at your local Chinese food take-out joint.
And to me--the space didnt fit their food. It's seemed like we were in a modern day diner--that served expensive creations. It was also pretty small--so it may be best to make reservations if they take em...
Their white sangria was pretty good!!
Overall--I enjoyed the experience of eating there, but dont have any urge to ever go back.
Authentic? Nope. This is Chinese on a nitro tanks of cheeky style complete with separate vegetarian menu and South End dinner din. Expect bright colors, elevated diner chic decor and a chatty, charming staff.
I'll be honest, I was already hooched up when I got there so I don't recall much of the sake I slugged that my dinner comrades politely sipped, but I'm sure the wine columnist for the Weekly Dig picked a good one. We all ordered from M&C's vegetarian menu which conveniently aggregates all the veggie friendly options in one place. Scallion pancakes were a glutton's greasy delight, wok charred udon noodles were slickly shared, and the spring rolls left yummy chives stuck in our toothy grins. We also ordered a special sea bass dish that was a big 'ole fish, complete with tail and face, roasted on a plate. Maybe it was the stunning sake pairing or the onset of creeping inebriation but that fish was absolutely delicious and I quote, "Tasted like candy."
Perhaps the most odd thing about Myers and Chang is the oasis like location that binds up the clamor inside from spilling onto the street. I've walked by so many times and been unaware of its presence. For an extra social experience, gather at the long communal table and share a big 'ole fish!
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