All Seasons Table
| Address: | 64 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA |
| Phone: | +1 781-397-8188 |
| Site: | astrestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–1AM 11:30AM–1AM 11:30AM–1AM 12–11PM |
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Ivan Vasin
I went here for sushi. As I always do at a new sushi place, I tried their uni (sea urchin roe), their hamachi (yellowtail) sashimi, and a vegetable maki. I was also pleased to find that they serve botan ebi (Japanese botan sweet shrimp), which I also tried. For an appetizer, I had a hamachi carpaccio (marinated thinly sliced yellowtail). The hamachi carpaccio was good—the marinade was a delicious ponzu-like sauce which didnt overpower the flavor nor break down the texture of the hamachi. The uni was decent—a good amount, with a distinct buttery flavor, but also a bit too much of the strong sea scent and flavor that comes with all but the freshest uni; the latter unfortunately prevented the subtler flavors from coming through. The hamachi sashimi was good—the texture had the right balance of firmness and tenderness, and the flavor was that of good-but-not-great hamachi—but the portion was extremely small compared to other restaurants in the Boston area, and overall not worth the price. The vegetable maki was alright but unremarkable. The botan ebi was, as usual, delightfully sweet with a hint of fat, but it also had a hint of not being quite fresh, and the brain wasnt as large or creamy as Ive encountered elsewhere. It was very strange that when we were seated, our table setting did not include chopsticks nor chopstick rests. It was also strange that I had to clarify several times to my server that I wanted Wakatake Daiginjo, a sake that is prominently listed as the first entry on the sake menu and is commonly available at Japanese restaurants in the Boston area. My friends half-jokingly told me that these were results of the Malden location, which isnt known for being in tune with East Asian cultures. Overall, this place was good but not great, and I would go there again, but only if the nearby Ocean Sushi is unavailable.
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A Private User
We love the food here. We always take our out of town visitors here for the consistently good food. What is also consistent, however, is the awful, terrible, ridiculous service. I always tried to give the place the benefit of the doubt because of their great food, but at this point, the terrible service is outweighing the good food. Its embarrassing to bring people here. I dont know the reason why nearly every member of their staff is slow or rude, but they are. All of them. So slow. Alas, I am going to have to find a new place to entertain out of towners now. This bums me out because I really liked showing people that Malden had a great restaurant. Now, I know better. Malden doesnt have a great restaurant. It has a restaurant that has good food. That doesnt make a great restaurant.
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evemila87
Fake Blue label ??? Seriously ! Straight up disrespectful ! For those who only have it on mixed drinks will never taste it - I drink it as a shot , it was awful - btw $30 ( totally execpatle had it Been the real wiskey ( you know smooth taste We Have been customers for years I have been bringing and joining my girlfriends Every time we can to meet for girls night out and love coming in with my boyfriend - we also do tons of take out I have no problem spending money on food and drinks However , it is simply disrepeful and misleading to pay $30 for a shot of fake whiskey - it ruined the diner experience How can such a reputable place do this , is it worth it? Extremely disappointed Am boycotting and bringing along a few people Its a shame !
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John Paquette
This is a place for 20-somethings. Its pretty inside, but its loud, and there are three big TVs behind the bar to distract you while you are trying to make conversation over the din. The service was a bit slow. The food did look beautiful, and tasted good. We were seated at a two-person table which was *inches* away from another identical table. It was almost as if we were seated AT a table with two strangers. Awkward and very unromantic. Music was being played to help mask the conversations of the people you are made to sit with. The ceiling is too high, so sound bounces all over the place. I prefer a quieter place with genuine intimacy rather than loud bar with tables next to it.
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Rupa Upadhyay
I ordered this duck last night for dinner to pick up and I was super disappointed at what I received. Duck was extremely dry and didnt have any flavor. They gave me few pieces tortillas instead of seamed pancakes and steamed cabbage was missing. I only received few strands of scallions and dry duck which I didnt even eat. I should have returned it but It was late. I am really disappointed and dont recommend any one to try peking duck! Terrible!! +==Peking Duck (half) Marinated tender duck expertly roasted. The duck is deboned and the meat is served separated from the skin. Served with steamed pancakes, cucumbers, scallions, cooked cabbage and hoisin sauce. Rice excluded.+++
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A Private User
The place is set up beautifully... I agree with the previous reviewer. But the food is not so good at all. We ordered orange chicken and instead of chicken we got dough-balls with tiny pieces of goey fatty chicken in it... The tiny meat pieces looked dark, and tasted like chicken skin!! They spared out basically all the meat from the dish and replaced it with dough and the tiny meat pieces tasted horrible. I dont know what kind of a meat it was. We also ordered a chicken broccoli dish, and it tasted like water... plus it was all brocolli with 3 tiny meat cubes.. Ridiculous! Terrible food would never waste my money on it again.
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James Daniel
First of all, I love sushi. So a friend took me there last year for my birthday. The place was hopping. Great atmosphere. Live jazz trio playing in the corner. It felt like I was in some hidden away, Manhattan bistro that very few know about. The food: Hmm...Majestic! Peerless! Splendiferous! Try the Sushi Pizza. Seriously. Just get it. And dont expect to see a round pie with fish red sauce on it. Its truly glorious. I have gone back several times in the past year and left with a smile on my face each time. Everything has always been consistant. Good service too. Cant ask for anything more.
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A Private User
All Seasons Table is really one of the best restaurants that we have ever been to. My boyfriend and I go out very often, have been to almost all the restaurants that have good reviews on Google in the north Boston area. For this food, this price and this environment, I bet there is nowhere else can beat it. TRY their spicy tuna/salmon maki, its absolutely the BEST taste roll ever. Everyone who has tried it that I know lOVES it!! Also try their Thai style grilled salmon entree.
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Bill Wellman
My wife chose to get her lobster dinner here on our recent trek to Boston. I was pleasantly surprised. She had "Fresh Lobster Stir-Fry"--more Asian-seasoned deep-fried than stir-fried, but delicious--with lobster maki. I had four pieces of sushi, a high-end fish carpaccio, and the fresh seafood basil and chili special. Every morsel was excellent to uniquely delicious, and our server--Sam--was a seasoned professional. We were happy. What more can one ask of dining out?
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Courtney Ackerman
Oh how I love All Seasons Table. By far the best Chinese food around. This is not your typical greasy Chinese joint. This is an upscale, classy restaurant. The sushi pizza is incredible. The spring rolls are the best Ive ever had. I dream about them. They have a special filet mignon steak tips with mixed veggies in a pepper sauce served with rice. I could eat this every day of my life and not get sick of it.The service is always spot on as well. Highly recommended!!
