Interested in trying some new Asian spots in Somerville? 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 Asian food.
Genki Ya
246 Elm St., Davis Square
Genki Ya is a sushi bar and Japanese spot that originally launched in Brookline in 2008.
This latest location offers a wide variety of traditional and signature sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and Japanese entrees. Groups can also order party platters offering 70-120 pieces of sushi to share. (View the full menu here.)
Genki Ya currently holds five stars out of three reviews on Yelp, indicating a good response from visitors.
Yelper Sophie H. said, "Beautiful atmosphere, attentive service, full liquor, wine and beer options. The freshest sushi — never a disappointment!"
Genki Ya is open from 11 a.m.–midnight on Monday-Saturday and 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.
Hulun Beir Mongolian Food
7 Holland St., Davis Square
Also new to Davis Square: Hulun Beir Mongolian Food.
The Mongolian barbecue spot offers homestyle fare for dine-in and take-out — including grilled meats and seafood, rock-pot dishes, fried buns, dumplings and other small bites, as well as crepes, soups and salads. One standout so far: the beef rock-pot, featuring diced beef cubes cooked with carrots and white radish or potato. (Check out the full menu here.)
Hulun Beir Mongolian Food's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way.
Yelper Cristina R., who reviewed Hulun Beir Mongolian Food on July 28, wrote, "Started with the barbecue lamb kebabs — great flavor. Then came the Mongolian beef burger. The moist beef is shredded with green peppers, which adds a nice freshness. And then we rocked out with the large chicken rock pot. This stew is spicy and flavorful with tender bone-in chicken pieces and veggies that soak it all up. I recommend getting a side of rice to really enjoy all of the broth."
Haotian W. noted, "Very nice Mongolian and Chinese food! Recommend their rock-pot and barbecue, particularly chicken wings and cauliflower."
Hulun Beir Mongolian Food is open from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Dakzen
195 Elm St., Spring Hill
Spring Hill newcomer Dakzen specializes in Thai street food.
The petite eatery offers a mix of traditional and less common dishes. Expect options like tom yum noodle soup, pad see ew, ba mee moo dang — with Thai barbecue pork, crispy pork belly, veggies and more on noodles and a side of chicken broth — and Northern Thailand's popular curry khao soi. (View the menu here.)
Dakzen currently holds 4.5 stars out of 127 reviews on Yelp, indicating a good response from visitors.
Yelper Shelly L., who was one of the first users to visit Dakzen on Oct. 29, wrote, "It was delicious and reasonably priced! The food tastes authentic and very flavorful. We got the pad thai and the pad see ew. Portions were decent, and I got to take home leftovers!"
Dakzen is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday, noon–10 p.m. on Saturday and noon–9 p.m. on Sunday.
