Su Miao Xiang (Cambridge, MA)
https://www.sumiaohunan.com/Chinese food; great for both large and small gatherings
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
https://happylambuk.com/Flavorful soup bases here
Bar Vlaha (Brookline, MA)
https://barvlaha.com/Great Greek food!
Posto (Somerville, MA)
https://www.postoboston.com/The pasta here is really good
Bonchon (Boston, MA)
https://bonchon.com/Our favorite fried chicken spot!
Crystal's Bakery (Newton, MA)
https://crystalbakery520.com/Soft cakes
The Thinking Cup (Boston, MA)
http://thinkingcup.com/Really nice steamed milk
Tatte (Boston, MA)
https://tattebakery.com/The desserts here are all really good!
Matcha Maiko Cafe (Boston, MA)
https://matchamaikobos.com/Best place for all kinds of matcha