Banq Restaurant
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 451-0077
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5:30pm-1am, Sat 11am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-1am, Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Banq Restaurant – by Gerrish Lopez
In Short
An enormous, undulating, slatted plywood ceiling, zebra-striped floors, and zebra-wood tables create a visual spectacle that belies this restaurant's origins as a bank. The food is equally unique, with heavy Asian and Indian influences. Appetizers inclde two-bite items (coho salmon on a sugar cane stick) and small plates (lemongrass-scented mussels), perfect for group sharing. The more limited entrée menu includes standard dishes such as char-grilled haddock, braised shortribs, and Cornish hen. A respectable wine list and dessert menu round out the offerings.
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Insider Tips
ParkingValet parking is available for $16, operating in front of Union Bar & Grille just down the street.
Know Before You GoThe restaurant can get extremely loud, so diners wishing to partake in intimate conversation may want to stick to less busy hours.
User Reviews for Banq Restaurant
08/08/2008 Posted by Fussyqueen18
I have now dined at Banq on four different occasions. The food is nothing short of genius. The composition of each dish is so beautifully crafted. At one minute, you taste sweet, then hot, then the freshest of herbs and seasonings come thru. The staff has been especially nice and consumate professionals on each visit. The room is a beautifully designed space that one must experience in person. It is my new favorite restaurant in Boston after my old standby Teatro which is always superb. You will be delighted with the incredibly delicious food inspired by French, Indian, and Asian cuisines It is the most unique menu available in Boston for the most discerning palates. I brought three equally fussy friends on my last visit and they were wowed. The very delightful manager, Michael gave me an umbrella on my second to last visit so my guest and I would not get wet from the rain on our walk to our car. The short ribs done with lemongrass and cumin are sensational, as are the Vietnamese shrimp. Run don't walk to this epicureans delight!
Pros: Menu, Food, Ambience, Staff
Cons: None
05/22/2008 Posted by foodiegirl31
I am a long-time resident of the South End and am always excited when a new restaurant opens up. This one however, has been a disappointment from the start. I have been 3 times, once for dinner in the dining room, once for cocktails at the bar and once for drinks and dessert in the dining room. The hostess/host staff each time has looked at me with an air of contempt. I was ignored by the bartenders on a very busy night once but then treated extremely well on a night when the bar was half-empty so maybe they just need to learn how to better handle a full bar. The waitstaff was also not consistent. The evening we went for dinner, the waiter was great up until we had an issue with our meals. The evening we went for dessert, the waiter was overall just average. The manager seems to know his stuff and truly care about the clientele. The food is creative but average and the space is very unique but can feel a bit empty. I'll keep hoping they get better and maybe try back in 6 months.
Pros: Unique space, creative food and cocktails
Cons: Poor service, average food/cocktail execution
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