Rubato is a trendy Hong Kong-style cafe in Quincy that serves incredible daytime eats, from crispy fried chicken bolo baos to indulgent lava egg yolk French toast, all wrapped in a cozy, retro vibe that captures the essence of a bustling Hong Kong diner.
"This stylish, welcoming Hong Kong-style cafe has just about everything one needs for a satisfying start to the day. Dip crunchy you tiao, or fried dough, into housemade soy milk and grab a spam-and-egg bolo bao for a quick, delicious meal. For savory breakfast fans, the bowl of rice rolls with cubes of tender brisket hits the spot." - Nathan Tavares
"A pop-up by Chef Veo Robert focusing on Lao cuisine, featuring a five-course communal meal with dishes like red snapper soufflé and grilled quail." - Erika Adams
"Rubato, which was crowned Eater Boston’s best new restaurant in 2023, is a fantastic stop to fill up for breakfast or lunch. Don’t miss the beef brisket ji cheung fun (rice rolls), the crispy fried chicken bolo bao, or the Hong Kong-style French toast — stuffed bread oozing with Nutella, peanut butter, or salted egg yolk." - Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"This award-winning cha chaan teng-inspired Hong Kong restaurant in Quincy is bringing back the Rubato Big Red Bao to amp up festive vibes this year. They’re big red steamed baos topped with gold dust, a touch of auspicious blessing for making a fortune. These delicious baos are filled with pork, chicken, shrimp, Chinese sausage, shiitake mushroom, and a whole soft-boiled egg. The bao will be available in-store only on Saturday, January 25, Sunday, January 26, and Wednesday, January 29. You can also pre-order the treats by emailing bigredbaorubato@gmail.com with your name, date and time for pick-up, number of bao desired, and phone number. Deadline to pre-order is Wednesday, January 22." - Erika Adams, Valerie Li Stack
"A modern spin on a Hong Kong-style cafe, Rubato has been a crowd-favorite addition to the Boston-area restaurant scene. It has scooped up awards left and right since its opening, including a spot on Bon Appétit’s list of the best new restaurants of 2023 and Eater Boston’s best new restaurant in 2023. Go for decadent French toasts oozing with creamy egg yolk, bouncy ji cheung fun (rice rolls) with toppings including beef brisket and curry fish balls, and one of the city’s best fried chicken sandwiches." - Eater Staff
