Interested in trying some new healthy spots in Boston? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for healthy food.
minigrow
565 Boylston St., Back Bay
minigrow is the younger sibling to Philly-based fast casual chain, honeygrow. Its menu invites visitors to create noodle or salad bowl combinations that include seasonal vegetables, greens, dressings and a variety of proteins.
Its current Yelp rating of four stars from 12 reviews indicates minigrow is off to a strong start.
Yelper Vibol C. noted, "So glad this place opened up. I really like the options and appreciate the freshness of the ingredients. The staff here is also super friendly and helpful."
Yelper Kathleen S. wrote, "I enjoyed a delicious veggie bowl for lunch ($8.95). True to their word, they did offer unlimited veggie toppings. "
minigrow is open from 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Shredded
246 W. Broadway, South Boston
Shredded specializes in fresh salad and noodle bowls in South Boston. You can build your own or choose from pre-designed combinations like the panko-crusted tofu salad and zucchini pesto with shrimp noodle bowl. They allow online ordering; you can see their menu here.
Yelp users are still warming up to Shredded, which currently holds three stars out of 11 reviews on the site.
Yelper Christopher D., who reviewed Shredded on May 17, wrote, "The service is above average in the friendliness department. Maybe I lived in New York too long, but man, was it nice to see an employee with a smile!"
However, Travis D. noted, "If you're gonna riff on Sweetgreen, you better knock it out of the park. Instead, the salads I've had at Shredded so far have been underwhelming and overpriced. "
Shredded is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday.
New Sushi
66 Brighton Ave., Allston
Over in Allston, New Sushi showcases sushi burritos, poke and salad bowls in the former Mixx Frozen Yogurt space. In addition to proteins like tuna, salmon and shrimp tempura, New Sushi caters to vegetarians with asparagus, avocado and cucumber options.
With a four-star rating from 23 reviews on Yelp, New Sushi has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Rich U., who reviewed New Sushi on May 7, wrote, "As solid of a sushi/poke place can be. Prices are reasonable, and portions are good. This is the value pick for sushi lovers."
Brittany M. noted, "New Sushi is on Brighton Ave. with lots of two hour parking and resident parking nearby. Walking in, it was very clean with lots of seating (still the same type of layout when it was Mixx)."
New Sushi is open from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon–10 p.m. on Sunday.
