Grandma’s Kitchen

Small casual mom and pop shop with 4, 4 person tables. Service was a little slow, as it appeared to be only two people primarily managing everything. Kudos to them as they did it with a smile and were extra friendly. Everything was delicious. The salt and pepper pork was tender and well seasoned. Taiwanese Kim chi was so refreshing, but on the sweeter side. Beef pancake had balanced well between amount of beef, pancake and hoisin sauce, and not oily like some reviews may have mentioned. Spicy wontons are a must! Can't wait to come back and try the other dishes!

If you're not coming here for the food, come for the handsome twink Asian guy at the counter. Seriously, he's like a delightful appetizer for your eyes before the main course! Whether he's giving you that dazzling smile or just handing over your order with the grace of an Instagram influencer, he alone is worth five stars.But let's not forget the food -- because it's as good as the service. Everything from the menu seems crafted with love, or maybe it's just the extra sprinkle of charm that twink magic adds. Either way, it's a win! Highly recommend!

My go-to beef noodle soup place!There is almost certainly a line for a seat, but it is well worth the wait. They will put your name on a waitlist and they have plenty of seating around to wait. The restaurant is clean and the seating is comfy. The service is very nice and all the staff are very attentive. I love the texture of the spicy wontons. They aren't too spicy and have a lot of filling. The beef noodle soup came out piping hot which I loved! The noodles had great texture and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will be back at least once a month for beef noodle soup.

Incredible Taiwanese food! The interior is quite small so the wait can get long, but definitely worth it. I got the beef noodle soup with medium spice (I was warned that the hot was gonna be really spicy) and it was so perfect! The broth was really clear and smooth. Other places I've had the broth is super fatty and oily but this one is really clean. The spicy level was a good level after pairing it with the brown sugar milk tea. I wish it had more veggies but the portion size was good. The wontons were also incredibly flavorful and not too spicy. The wrappers are the perfect thickness and the filling is meaty. Will definitely be back to try other menu items!

Authentic no-frills Taiwanese restaurant with homemade tasting dishes, just like the name itself. It only has 3/4 tables so the wait can be long (anywhere between 30mins to an hour). Got popcorn chicken, crispy fish fillet and minced pork rice as appetizers to share between the four of us. Everything tasted great and the cod was fried to perfection with perfect sauce to dip on the side. I got the beef noodle soup and the broth was a delight. I got it medium spicy and the spice level just adds a kick to this light yet umami broth. Be careful tho, the spiciest can be really spicy.Overall a great place. If I have to complain, the price is a little too much for the portion and for these Taiwanese staples.-8.2/10

Great casual Taiwanese dining spot! The atmosphere has got a homey, cozy vibe, and the workers are extremely friendly! There may be a wait at times because of the smaller space, but worth it. My friend and I ordered a few things: pork rice, popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, and spicy wontons. Everything was tasty, and approved by my Taiwanese friend (except the spicy wontons). Prices were very reasonable too. I will definitely be back!

Overall: grandma didn't let me down. This Taiwanese restaurant is the epitome of family owned small business. Yes there might be a wait but what if I told you it was some of the most authentic Taiwanese food I've had in the US. Food: grandma cooked to us beef noodle soup, pork chop rice, popcorn chicken, Taiwanese pickled cabbage, and threw in a special treat for us!I think the highlight has to be how light and crispy the popcorn chicken was. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful without the heavy oily breading in other kinds of fried chicken. The pickled cabbage just needs that stinky tofu pairing you get from a night market to round out the combo. Otherwise quite crunchy and well pickled with a tinge of spice. The pork chop hits the spot and while it may not stand out it really does bring you back to Taiwan. The best part is that she adds a little minced pork on the side that really feels like home cooking. They use lean pork and prioritize flavor over the fatty texture to maximize the dish. Lastly the beef noodle soup is not the intensely long cooked over multiple day kinda broth but it strikes the right balance of spices and beef flavor for a quick version. The beef shank is incredibly tender (perhaps too tender) but the soup base and the noodles are really reminiscent of home cooking. Ambience/Decor/Service: what I love about this place is that it really represents peak suburban restaurant. Not many dining tables, the register doubles as the boba shop and the kitchen is run by 1-2 people (including grandma!). The service as such is not fast but honestly you go to also just hang out and "meet your neighbors" as I saw the cashier conversing with a few customers as well.

Authentic Taiwanese flavors, and the staff are very friendly. You can enjoy Taiwanese snacks and drinks here. I recommend the braised beef noodle soup, fried fish fillet, and salt and pepper chicken. The salt and pepper chicken here might be the best in Boston.

Authentic, delicious Taiwanese food! I came here for Sunday lunch and it was quite busy and waited ~40-50minutes for a table. The place is small with only a few tables. Once we were seated, the food came out really hot and quick! Everything we had was really good and portions were reasonable for the price. Popcorn chicken: Got this hot level of spice and it was actually hot which I liked. The fry from the chicken was perfectly light and crispy and sweet and hot from the spice powder. Chicken was juicy. Scallion pancake: This was good, but would have appreciated more beef and scallion inside. Spicy Wonton noodle soup: Soup flavor was very umami and flavorful but didn't feel heavy. It had just enough spice in the soup. Wontons and noodles were al dente. Salt and Pepper Pork chop rice: so yummy! Perfectly flavored and cooked pork chop over rice with some ground pork and broccoli. The broccoli was marinated and cold and was really good too! Lavender milk tea with boba: Perfect amount of lavender flavor to the milk tea. The boba was sweet and chewy. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area and looking for authentic Taiwanese food!

Excellent food and excellent service in a comfortable but small location. Lots of families with small (well behaved) kids when I was there.