Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its rich history and ivy league schools. Most people outside of Boston don't know about the many unique restaurants that make the city's dining scene so special. These hidden gems are full of culture and mouth-watering flavor. Located near our Mission Hill apartments, these establishments serve up bold flavors with flair.

Merengue Restaurant

Merengue Restaurant was named Best Caribbean restaurant by Boston Magazine. This restaurant serves various island-style dishes made with fresh lobster, shrimp, steak, and chicken.

Menu favorites include Tostones Rellenos de Langosta and Mar y Tierra. Tostones Rellenos de Langosta is one of the most popular dishes on the menu. This dish consists of fried green plantain cups filled with lobster and a savory creole sauce. Mar y Tierra is a tender marinated steak dish topped with fresh shrimp and vegetables. This restaurant will have you feeling like you're in the Caribbean without actually being there.

SOJUba

SOJUba is a Korean bar and restaurant that is a dinner hotspot for locals. You can order traditional Korean food that can sometimes be hard to find elsewhere. Their menu is authentic and savory, serving a variety of fish, pork, and tofu.

Menu favorites include things like tuna sashimi tartare and hot pot with short tibs. The sashimi tartare is a fresh-from-the-sea dish all sushi and sashimi lovers can appreciate. This specially prepared meal is made with fresh raw tuna, crab meat, mayonnaise, and jalapenos. Short ribs hot pot is a soup made from beef short ribs, egg drop, scallion, and vermicelli noodles.

Boston Shawarma

Boston Shawarma is a Lebanese restaurant that fans rave about online. They offer authentic Middle Eastern-style dishes that are popular all over the world. Their menu is extensive, offering many Mediterranean favorites, including kafta kabob and hummus. You can find something everyone will enjoy here.

Try their kafta kabob or shawarma. Kafta kabob is a delicious dish known throughout the Middle East. It is made from either ground beef or lamb. Then it is seasoned with the perfect spices to bring out notes of flavor. Shawarma is a wrap with tahini sauce, meat, and vegetables. Boston Shawarma lets you choose your choice of meats for these dishes so it's always made just the way you like it.

You don't have to stray far from our Mission Hill apartments in Boston to find a unique restaurant. If you aren't quite hungry yet, check out these local and laid-back coffee shops. To schedule a tour of 95 Saint, please contact us.