Kyuramen to Expand, Opening a New Location in Burlington

A chain of ramen restaurants with roots in New York City is expanding to a new space, with this one being in the northern suburbs.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Kyuramen is planning to open in Burlington, moving into a space on Wheeler Road just south of the Middlesex Turnpike/Route 128 intersection that had once been the site of Tweeter, Ski Haus, and GOLFTEC. The article mentions that the new location of the restaurant will have more of an upscale feel than the one in Brookline, including a "party room" and an expanded drink menu--and it will also share its space with a Japanese restaurant that is well-known in New York, though no name has been given as of yet. (Another location of Kyuramen can be found in Winchester.)

Kyuramen, which first started out in 2014, is headquartered in the Flushing section of Queens.

The address for the upcoming location of Kyuramen in Burlington is 1 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/K5NL60c

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Nakhon Has Replaced Rice Away Thai Express in Brighton

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a Thai restaurant that was known for its buffet had closed, and now we have learned that the people behind it have converted the place into another type of Thai spot.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Nakhon  is now open in Brighton, replacing Rice Away Thai Express on Washington Street. The new restaurant features Southern Thai halal cuisine, as was first mentioned by Boston Magazine (which states that it debuted last month). Some of the items on the menu include curry pancakes, steamed shrimp and chicken dumplings, curry rice and spicy and sour sauce, ground chicken and shrimp in chili paste, fried whole striped bass fish, a spicy and sour beef stew, crab meat in coconut curry, and turmeric chicken soup, crispy, duck, drunken noodle, and squid ink fried rice.

The address for Nakhon is 296 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its Instagram page can be found at https://ift.tt/M9yU0lI

[Earlier Article]
Rice Away Thai Express in Brighton Has Closed

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J & B Butcher in Stoneham Has Closed

One of a trio of butcher shops--and its closest one to Boston--has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, J & B Butcher in Stoneham is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

With grateful hearts, we're announcing that our Stoneham location has permanently closed. We are so thankful for every customer who supported us over the years--you meant the world to us.

The note does say that locations in Tewksbury and East Hampstead, NH remain open for business, and all gift certificates will be honored at both locations.

The address for the now-closed J & B Butcher in Stoneham was 3 Central Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180. The website for the other locations is at https://ift.tt/iK4VNWA

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Peach Farm in Boston's Chinatown to Undergo an Ownership Change

 It looks like one of Boston's best-known Chinese restaurants will soon be under new ownership.

According to a Facebook post from the business, the current owners of Peach Farm in Chinatown are saying farewell, with the post saying the following:

It's been a great run of 31 years. All good things have come to an end, and this will most likely be the last month of us running Peach Farm Restaurant. We want to send a huge thank you for those who supported us through the ups and downs, especially through the crucial time during COVID. We also want to thank all the people that have worked for us throughout all the years. This is a bittersweet moment for us, but it's for the best.  Let's make the last week or two left special. Hope to see all the familiar faces beforehand. Thank you again for the unconditional support that you have for us.

There has been chatter on social media platforms that Peach Farm is closing, but Adam Gaffin from Universal Hub shared with us a voting hearing agenda page mentioning that Peach Farm, Inc. has petitioned to transfer the license to Peach Farm Boston, LLC, keeping the restaurant name the same while the new manager listed is Washan Ching.

Peach Farm has received countless accolades over the years, including getting a Best of Boston award from Boston Magazine in 2023 and a Legacy Business Award from Mayor Wu and the City of Boston in 2025.

The address for Peach Farm in Chinatown is 4 Tyler Street, Boston, MA, 02111. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/tcYM8LK

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Matsunori Handroll Bar to Open in Lynnfield

A restaurant in Boston that features a type of handheld sushi is going to be expanding to the suburbs.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Matsunori Handroll Bar is planning to open at an as-of-yet undisclosed space in Lynnfield, with this being confirmed by the social media for the business. Once it opens, the new location will join the original on Beacon Street in the Audubon Circle area, and based on that location, a variety of handrolls featuring such possible ingredients as tuna, salmon, cod, eel, shrimp, crab, scallops, and wagyu will be offered.

The original Matsunori Handroll Bar first opened in Boston in the early part of 2023. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/SzLxiVP

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Ramen Haven in Berlin Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Sudbury

A ramen spot west of Boston will be expanding to a space a bit closer to the city.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Ramen Haven in Berlin is planning to open a new location in Sudbury, moving into a space within the Meadow Walk mixed-use development on Route 20. The article mentions that a variety of ramen options will be offered, including new ramen options within its expanded menu such as Lobster Ramen and Uni Ramen, while other items will include gyoza, edamame, Wagyu rice bowls, tiramisu, matcha crepe cake, milk teas, and fruit slushes.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Ramen Haven will open on May 1.

The address for the upcoming Ramen Haven in Sudbury is 530 A Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01778. The website for the business is at https://ramenhavensudbury.toast.site/

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Comella's in Melrose Has Closed

A location of a local chain of Italian dining spots has shut down.

According to a MassLive article, Comella's in Melrose is no longer in business, as the Main Street eatery shuttered permanently on March 20. The article quotes a spokesperson as saying that "This was a franchisee-level decision following operational and financial challenges specific to that franchisee's experience" while also stating that "Comella's continues to operate successfully across our other locations, and we remain committed to serving our customers and communities." Locations of the chain in Belmont, Concord, Hingham, Natick, Needham, Newton, Wellesley, West Roxbury, Westwood, and Winchester remain in operation.

Comella's first started out in Wellesley back in 1988.

The address for the now-closed Comella's in Melrose was 478A Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/djOGx89

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