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There should definitely be MOAR articles that belong in this category. Go make one and tag it so we can collect the whole set.

These restaurants are notable to floor members for one reason or another. For the most part, these are places we approve of, but check the article first before just grabbing a name and putting it in Google Maps. We've provided directions already, and it's entirely possible that the place you're considering is on the wiki for the sole purpose of warning you away from it.

Summaries:

Asian and Indian

• Awesome Noodle Place: Awesome noodles and other Vietnamese food.

• Awesome Dumpling Place: Awesome dumplings, dim sum, and general Chinese food.

• Q: Hot pot place. Good for smaller groups of people.

• Eti Sushi Bar: very expensive, but very good, sushi. Better for small groups, or you'll want a reservation. Be prepared to spend $40 per person.

• Mary Chung: Cheap Chinese food in Central Sq, some items of which are very delicious. Don't go here if you have food allergies.

• Thelonius Monkfish: "Asian fusion" food and sushi in Central.

• Rangzen: Tibetan food in Central. Lots of veggie options.

• Punjabi Dhaba: In Inman Sq, one of the best places to get Indian food in Cambridge, second only to Tamarind Bay in Harvard, which is expensive.

• India Quality: It's in Kenmore, but it delivers, unlike Punjabi Dhaba.

• Greater Boston Buddhist Cultural Center: all vegetarian food (it's Buddhist, heh), but fairly cheap and nice if you just want a plate of Chinese food between here and Harvard square. There's no real menu, so go if you like surprises.

• Mulan: pretty decent Chinese/Taiwanese food if you are like me and feel Chinese-food-starved from time to time, some awesome tofu dishes. My Asian father approved so it must be passable.

• Le's: pho in Harvard square, vegetarian friendly and pretty filling.

• Fish Market: also in Allston/Brighton area, pretty good sushi. Not cheap, but then again, when is good sushi cheap? I won't believe you if you tell me this exists.

• Super 88 Food Court: cheap and lots of choices from thai to dim sum to pho to other Asian varieties. Really nice to retreat to when you want a cheap/vegetarian-friendly meal.

Italian and Pizza

• Bertucci's: pizza and Italian food. Can be expensive.

• Emma's Pizza: Great place for thin crust pizza in Kendall. No delivery.

• Pinocchio's Pizza: small, "home-y" pizza place in Harvard square, tasty crust and worth a try. I think it's open absurdly late, so go here instead of IHOP. Or just, never go to IHOP because it sucks.

• Piattini Wine Cafe: more pricey (what you would expect from a Newbury St. establishment) and good for dates, has some awesome ravioli. I didn't try the wine, but hey, maybe it's good.

• Za: some pretty… bizarre pizza choices near Kendall square. Some are delicious, though strange. And yes, they serve a macaroni and cheese pizza. Go there for a carb overload and some self-loathing. It is good, I will admit it.

• All-Star Pizza Bar: the brother of Ass Bar. Good pizza, but far enough from campus that we don't usually go.

• Sicilia's Pizzeria: Really great deep-dish pizzas. Delivers.

Breakfast and Brunch

• The Friendly Toast: breakfast food and sandwiches.

• IHOP: IHOP. In Harvard Square. Frequent destination of late-night food mobs.

• Veggie Galaxy: vegetarian/vegan diner food, awesome omelets and "comfort food." What is vegan vs. vegetarian can be confusing, so ask if you care. Sister restaurant is Veggie Planet in Harvard Square, which is also good, but has only pizza.

• Cafe Luna: nice brunch place, excellent brioche french toast (think s'mores style or stuffed with nutella). Good for dates, recommend reservations on weekends.

Burgers and Sandwiches

• All-Star Sandwich Bar: Colloquially referred to as "Ass Bar". Has very good sandwiches.

• O'Sullivan's: Best burgers in Boston.

• Flour: tasty sandwiches, pastries, quiche, etc. close to the student center. Crowded during the lunch hour, but if you want the most delicious vegan chocolate cupcake ever, go here. Even if you're not vegan, you want it, trust me.

• Clover: food truck near MIT Medical. All vegetarian food, but delicious pita pocket sandwiches (chickpea fritters, egg and eggplant, etc.) for about $5.

• Four Burgers: does… four burgers. A weird rotating special burger like bison or some shit, but the french fries, veggie burger, and milkshakes are delicious.

• Roast Beast: This place is not vegetarian friendly at all, but I heard some losers really like it despite it being so far away.

Mexican, Hispanic, South American, etc.

• Beantown Taqueria: Near Shaws, Mexican food open until 4am some nights. "Make it a plate" for free with student ID.

• Olecito: small joint that does tacos, tortas, etc. I recommend the battered shrimp taco, sooo good. Don't expect a nice sit-down experience.

• Muqueca: more upscale Brazillian place in Inman square, does amazing rice and seafood dishes (think lots of tomato and coconut milk and spices). Does some really interesting juice drinks, I recommend the mango nana.

• Border Cafe: texmex and cajun/southern food combined. It's a pretty popular (read: loud) restaurant. Go here for a good drink (wooo sangria) or if you want some cheesy/greasy goodness.

Other

• Evoo: Expensive, but great place for an important occasion like a big date or family buying you dinner. Conveniently in Kendall, all local food sources.

• Life Alive: Hippie vegan food in Central. Lots of garlic.

• Helmand: expensive, but extremely delicious Afghani food. Reservations recommended. Go here to impress a date or get your parents to take you (instead of Legal Sea Foods which is frequently overrated), the baked pumpkin is amazing.

Not really restaurants

• Leisure Station: Bubble tea and smoothies. Within walking distance of hall, but we also often make massive delivery orders.

• Mike's Pastries: In North End: inexpensive cream puffs, canolis, etc. Try the chocolate covered cream puff or the strawberry lobstertail.

• Tosci's: ice cream place with homemade creative flavors, my favorite is hazelnut (nocciato)

• BerryLine: delicious fro-yo in Harvard square. Not really outside of the standard fro-yo place mould, but I think the froyo here tastes near the best of them all.