5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Jan. 15, 2026)
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5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Jan. 15, 2026)
"The new year is already off to a great start when it comes to restaurant openings and fresh updates in Greater Boston's dining scene. In the months ahead, we have major restaurant openings from Michelin chefs and famous New York restaurateurs, as well as a swell of diverse and delicious smaller restaurants joining our neighborhoods. Each week, Boston.com will highlight the restaurant openings worth knowing about across the region."
"613 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown Manita Bunnagitkarn, the chef and restaurateur behind Cha Yen Thai Cookery and Kala Thai Cookery, is opening a seafood joint in Watertown. The menu features New England staples, like a lobster roll poached in butter, and some fun twists on seafood, like uni and nori in a fettuccine pasta dish. Open now (December 2025) Open now (Soft opening is Jan. 14, 2026)"
"The matcha craze continues into 2026, with a new Back Bay spot dedicated to the green tea powder in many forms. Matcha comes as gelato, lattes, and even tiramisu. Open now (January 2026) 250 Devonshire St., Downtown Boston Opening date: February 27, 2026 777 Boylston St., Back Bay The food hall from Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser has a new concept for the downtown lunch crowd, especially perfect for a cold, windy day."
The new year brings numerous restaurant openings and updates across Greater Boston. Major openings from Michelin chefs and notable New York restaurateurs will join a swell of diverse neighborhood restaurants. Manita Bunnagitkarn is opening a seafood restaurant at 613 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, serving New England staples such as a lobster roll poached in butter and inventive dishes like a uni and nori fettuccine. A Back Bay matcha-focused spot offers matcha in gelato, lattes and tiramisu. A downtown food hall from Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser will debut a ramen-focused concept with four bowls featuring broth, protein and five shared toppings.
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