Banyan Bar + Refuge

Best of Boston 2016: Southeast Asian Restaurant , New School ???????? :: Think Kirin beer slushies and a warm lobster bao anointed with honey-miso butter; brunch is bold with bowls of breakfast ramen .

daikon fries and cauliflower dumplings are amazing. outdoor patio is second to none. and inside has such amazing decor. they also make a mean painkiller

Think small plates here, order a bunch for the table. The steak tartare is a must, as are the oysters , crispy rice , and okra . The marinated steak we had was fantastic, as were the servers & cocktails .

Gaze up at the amazing tree branch sculptures at this classy New England restaurant and you’ll feel like you’re dining in an enchanted forest . Read more

Amazing edamame salad . Each ingredient had its own distinct flavor. Try and sit outside and eat all of the salads—they're all made with great care!

Amazing vibe, excellent service . The fried carrots it's amazing (and I'm not a vaggie guy at all) ... the bad side was the dessert ... only one bad option.

Tons of awesome small plates . Tried a bunch, really liked the fried chicken , warm lobster bun , pork bun , crispy rice , avocado , and fried fish .

Don't miss out on the Kirin slushie or the shandy which uses the beer slushie as a main ingredient. Great cocktail menu all around!

Painkiller cocktail was amazing. Bao buns were great. Calamari had a great crisp on it. Large outdoor seating area

Incredible place to share lots of different plates. Loved the octopus salad , and the roasted cauliflower

The pork was very good. The ramen is just spaghetti . Get the spicy tuna , very tasty!

Classic "asian fusion " restaurant . Honestly the food is nothing to rave about - good not great. But I will say the specialty drinks are very good, great meet up place after work.

Fluke Crudo is amazing! There is a cocktail with Thai chili liqueur which is also great!

Get the pork dumplings during happy hour . They are awesome.

Fried whole fish , cocktails , lobster roll , sesame cream puffs , it's all good!!

Brunch outdoors was amazing. The beet vindaloo sandwich and cold brew !

Delicious ramen and beautiful outdoor patio !

Okra , pork ribs , fried chicken buns and amazing cocktails .

Loved the cocktails , vegetable dishes , and decor

Great cocktails and the inside is gorgeous

Don't miss the ma po frito pie .

Great cocktails and beer selection

Can't wait to head back. Excellent menu. Fun things to eat.

Excellent roasted carrots

Ask for a spicy drink !

Great cocktails , but kind of hit or miss on the food.

Delicious dumplings !

Definitely try the ribs !

Food and staff are great

Boa buns and short rib had way too much sauce fried shrimp were dry but the sauce was good

Go for the ribs

Scallion pancake sandwhich

Horrible customer service especially the bald guy. Shameful!