Cubist Circle

This spot doesn't focus as much energy on decor the way some of the other restaurants in the neighborhood do, but don't let this be the reason for you to skip out on this amazing restaurant! I called ahead to make a reservation for 8 and was amused when the staff member sat us at one of those large, circular, plastic tables with folding chairs. While the vibes might not be exactly what you're looking for during a fancy date, the food is seriously incredible. Everything was very shareable, so the 8 of us picked 7 dishes along with white rice and were all stuffed by the end.Chicken in chili oil ($13.95): super tender, succulent chicken with a mild chili oil sauce. The chili oil wasn't the most flavorful so I would mostly recommend it for people who don't eat red meat.Beef and tripe in chili oil ($13.50): this was my favorite cold appetizer of the two I tried! Somehow the chili oil in this dish was significantly more flavorful than the chili oil in the chicken appetizer and the beef slices were melt-in-your-mouth tender.Sliced beef with Szechuan numb peppers ($26.95): I love dishes that are not shy about their mala spice and this dish understood the assignment! The soup itself was so fragrant and packed with veggies in addition to lots of beef slices.Yu hsiang eggplant ($14.95): the eggplant in this dish was very soft in the best way possible. This was the least spicy dish we ordered. The thick, sweet, and savory sauce clung onto the soft pieces of eggplant and went so well with rice!Spicy beef brisket in clay pot ($17.50): I didn't expect the beef to be almost shredded, but it was still quite tasty. This dish was on the savory side (whereas some of the other dishes were a little tangy or sweet). I would recommend this dish for people who are just getting introduced to Szechuan food.Szechuan hot sauce fish ($21.95): this is normally one of my favorite dishes to get at Szechuan restaurants and I love to use it as a reference to figure out if a restaurant is good or not. This dish was very delicious and packed a generous portion of fish! Dry pot chicken ($18.95): they light a flame under this dish at the table and it adds a lot of smokiness to the chicken. This is a great dish for people who like spicy food because there are a lot of whole dried chili peppers! There were a lot of veggies and I wouldn't have minded if the chicken-to-vegetable ratio was higher.While this restaurant is not bougie or fancy, the serving staff were all kind, patient, and helpful. I felt super relaxed and almost homey eating here. I'd love to come back again soon.

Restaurant is a very non assuming exterior with a small, cute interior simply decorated. Staff were very attentive and kind. The food was very good, many classic Szechuan dishes with some creative twists. Flavor and portion size delivered a good value, better than others in the area.

We ordered the fried pork rib with duck egg yolk, the eggplant, and the Szechuan fish. My favorite thing was the pork rib - it's crusted with egg yolk and sugar for a mild sweet/salty flavor. The fish was tasty as well, but I wish it had more of the numbing mala flavor. Would definitely come here again and try more of their dishes! This is a small, clean spot with fast service.

Nestled in a cozy corner, this restaurant may be small, but it exudes comfort from the moment you step inside. Convenient street parking and nearby parking lots make it easily accessible. Serving authentic Sichuan cuisine, each dish packs a flavorful punch with its signature spiciness. Despite its culinary authenticity, the prices remain pleasantly reasonable. In comparison to other Chinese eateries, this gem stands out for offering delectable dishes at more affordable rates. For aficionados of genuine Chinese cuisine, it's a reliable go-to spot, promising a satisfying dining experience every visit.

Meat soup can come across as vey filling and dense. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be going back here as there are no dishes that is appealing to us.

With a name like "Cubist Circle", I wasn't expecting such an authentic Taiwanese restaurant! I stopped in for a late dinner and got their beef stew noodle soup, which hit the spot. There was a generous helping on noodle, beef, and toppings. The aromatics and spices were really well done. I got medium spicy which was perfect. The food came out fast and the service was good (water was refilled several times). The price was also very reasonable ($14)! If I could give one point of feedback: Personally, I like eating beef shank more than tendon, so I wish there could be an option to add in more of one vs the other kind of meat.Will definitely be back!

[Sliced Pork with Mashed Garlic]The flavor is great, with the pork sliced exceptionally thin and well-balanced in fat and lean meat. Paired with a sweet and spicy sauce, it tastes fantastic. This dish leans towards the spicier side, so if you enjoy spicy flavors, it's highly recommended.[Sichuan Flavored Beef Brisket over Rice] Despite the additional bowl of hot and sour soup, it felt overly salty. Both the dish and the soup were quite salty, so not highly recommended.

TLDR: bomb Szechuan food If you're looking for a new delicious Szechuan place this place is it. Inside is small so you're maybe better with takeaway or delivery but it's delicious.

One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to stop into a random restaurant, and just ask the server to surprise me with their recommendations. Dinner tonight did not disappoint! Every dish that came out of the kitchen looked delicious. The owner recommended the dumplings and they were phenomenal. The flavor was delicious and they were steamed to perfection. Super tiny place with a very friendly staff. Started off my week in Boston just right!

So happy that there is a new, amazing Sichuan option in Brookline! This small restaurant is in the heart of Brookline Village. It is clean, cute, affordable, and above all, has great food. The food came out very fast, especially the noodles.All the food was pretty good, but my favorite was definitely the 水煮鱼 (Szechuan Hot Sauce Style w/ Fish). The fish is cooked very well - tender yet flaky, and it has a nice, numbing kick! The 重庆小面 (chongqing noodles) were also a hit, though the noodles themselves were slightly overcooked. Lastly the 鱼香肉丝 (Yu Hsian Shredded Pork) was alright. I also wish you didn't have to pay extra for rice.Overall, a great addition to the Brookline Village area - I cannot wait to come back!