Nestled in a quirky, repurposed train station, Comfort Kitchen dazzles with creative spins on comfort food and vibrant cocktails that make every visit a unique delight.
"A beloved pop-up gone permanent in Dorchester’s Upham’s Corner, Comfort Kitchen has made many waves since its debut in January 2023. It nabbed a five-star review in the Boston Globe, was named one of the New York Times’ 50 best U.S. restaurants of 2023, and was honored on Eater Boston’s 2023 awards list. The restaurant explores the African diaspora and global spice trade routes by way of standout dishes like a za’atar brown butter trout, seared okra with masala-spiced yogurt, and jerk-roasted duck legs. Pair the meal with a well-balanced drink from Comfort Kitchen’s exemplary cocktail program." - Eater Staff
"Recommended by Brian Samuels, though specific drinks were not mentioned." - Erika Adams
"A community gathering spot in Dorchester with global flavors and chic branded apparel." - Celina Colby
"Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester is the ideal neighborhood bistro that happens to serve weekend brunch. Go for The Dreamer, their hefty fried egg sandwich with crispy pork belly on a buttery brioche bun, or the herb-packed momos with a spicy sesame tomato chili sauce. There’s also a great selection of fresh pastries, as well as plenty of good coffee drinks. The soft-lit dining room has lots of seating, which is good because this is a place you’ll want to linger. They even have a front and back patio, should you want some sunshine with your eggs." - lala thaddeus
"There are a lot of exciting restaurants in Boston serving food from the African diaspora. And Comfort Kitchen, with plates of Senegalese yassa chicken, za’atar-brown-butter trout, and jerk jackfruit sliders, is the best option for a decadent, boozy dinner in Dorchester. Pair anything you eat with a daiquiri and snag one of the five seats at the bar for a front-row spot to see the chefs in the open kitchen do their thing." - tanya edwards
