Welcome to Allston, Massachussetts! Allston Village is Boston's
"Melting-Pot" bureau. Allston is, in one word, diverse. In this little ethnic hub-of-the-hub, you'll find countless cultures sharing the same streets--Koreans, Russians, Brazillians, Chinese, Latinos, Vietnamese, Italians, Indians--you name it, we're here. On top of Allston's ethnic street cred is its reputation as "Party-Town, Massachussetts." Thousands of college students call Allston home because of its cheap rents, down-to-earth vibe and consumer affordability.
One other thing that defines Allston: its reputation for having the best, inexpensive ethnic food in the city. If you're planning on coming to Salsa Sundays and you want to grab a great dinner for a great price in Allston ($7 -$12), then consider all of the dining options listed below before you hit the dancefloor.
Top 5 on top, more food options below:
(Click each restaurant name for directions, menus and phone numbers)
Camino Real : Absolutely one of the best Colombian restaurants in the city. This place is affordable, delicious and filling. Get a head start on the Latin flavor before a night of salsa dancing.
Punjab Palace : If you can find Southern Indian food any better than this place, email us. The kind people that own this quaint, new restaurant are serious about great food and great prices. Salsa Sundays is right around the corner.
Shanghai Gate : One of the first restaurants to begin the food revolution in Allston, Shanghai Gate is regarded by many as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Greater Boston. This isn't Americanized Chinese food, this place is the real deal. Think you've had great, authentic Chinese food before? You might think again....
Carlo's Cucina : The local favorite. Great Italian, great prices, nice Jersey-Italian restaurant atmosphere. No mob bosses here--at least we think! Around the corner from Salsa Sundays.
Shabu Zen : Who wants to go to a restaurant to cook their own food? Um...tons of people, apparently. Shabu Zen in Allston is the sister restaurant of Shabu Zen Chinatown, one of the best Asian Hot Pot establishments around. It's a lot of fun, very inexpensive and healthy. Great place for groups. Steps away from Salsa Sundays.
More Food Options
Reef Cafe : Homemade Lebanese cuisine, specializing in Middle Eastern classics, such as falafel, shwarmas, and rose water baklawa. Steps away from Salsa Sundays.
Le's : Great Vietnamese food, steps away from Salsa Sundays
Grasshopper : Vegetarian and Vegan cuisine, a few blocks from Salsa Sundays.
Cafe Belo : Classic Brazillian "Kilo" restaurant, very close to Salsa Sundays. Fun for groups.
Herrels Ice Cream : Creamy good stuff, with many original flavors. Steps away from Salsa Sundays.
Second Cup Cafe : Coffee, teas and espresso drinks, around the corner from Salsa Sundays.
