Tara Tai

Review of Red White Boston

Verdict: pretty delicious fast casual in a prime l...

Verdict: pretty delicious fast casual in a prime location fitting a niche of healthy / vegan food that isn't currently served in the Back Bay area.

1 star- ambiance. It was pretty empty when we went around 6pm on a Friday evening but the interior was well lit and cutely decorated with brightly painted wall murals and tatami-mat-style seats. The music was all acoustic Miyazaki film scores which was fun.
1 star- taste. Excellent tasting bowls with really fresh ingredients. I will say the look of some of the "sauces" aren't that appealing but they tasted great -- the monk curry and the spicy both added real zest and kick to the veggies we got, and the green beans, tofu, mushrooms, etc. of our veggie toppings were all fresh.
0.5 star- value. At $13 per bowl with really no real hefty protein (some tofu), the price is a bit steep...but you are on Newbury St. I suppose.
1 star- service. The guy behind the counter took the time to explain how the menu worked and otherwise, the staff were courteous and quick.
0.5 star- innovation. Japanese food isn't known for being super vegan-friendly -- even the most veggie-heavy dishes are often topped with tobiko or bonito flakes -- but I found the food here yummy and interesting enough. No flavor pairings that blew my mind, though.