Interesting places in Allston/Kenmore that will hold large groups

[Displaced Hoser]

Hi all,

I'm finding myself in the odd position of not knowing where I want to go eat on my birthday. I'm looking for somewhere in the Kenmore or Allston/Brighton areas that serves the kind of food I really love - unusual, spicy, delicious and unpretentious. (I'm picking those areas because I'm looking to go to karaoke at Do-Re-Mi afterwards, and would prefer to make it a relatively easy jaunt between the two.) And I know of a lot of places around there that would fill the bill - Dok Bua, S&I Thai, Roast Beast. The problem is, I have a lot of friends I'd like to invite - the party will probably be a dozen or more - and I need to find a place that can reliably seat them all, preferably one that will take reservations. (I am aware that this is a very good problem to have!) The best option I can think of so far is Bon Chon Chicken, since it's relatively large, but there are likely to be vegetarians in the party and their non-chicken options have not impressed me so far (plus I don't think it takes reservations). Any other suggestions?

[Taralli]

Yoma, Korean Garden, Jo Jo Taipei, Shanghai Gate....

[rlee21]

Myung Dong; plus, plenty of soju will certainly set the mood for Do-Re-Mi.
Soulfire is pretty decent barbecue in my opinion.
Further away, closer to Kenmore, is Sichuan Gourmet.

[teezeetoo]

Dok Bua will take reservations and can serve large parties. we do our "family visits" there and we have about 25 people. Talk to the manager to check. I usually pre-order apps so there's food for the group, and then they order from the menu.

[suepar]

Shabu Zen on Brighton Ave. in Allston. Food is good, cost is reasonable and there's parking. Be aware, though, that they don't have a full bar. Beer & wine only.