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Great service at Herb Chambers
I just took my sister's car to Herb Chambers because the check engine light was on. They are...
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I just took my sister's car to Herb Chambers because the check engine light was on. They are super-professional and service-oriented. I didn't have to wait long at all at the drop off place and they diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly. They were in touch over the phone very often and almost always well organized. Plus, they didn't charge me anything!! The part was under warranty, but they didn't charge me any labor costs.
I will definately go back there anytime I need something repaired on my car that the dealer can do best.
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Wooding's Garage
Category:
Auto Repair & Service
30 Penniman Rd
Allston,
Massachusetts
(617) 782-4574
A mechanic you can really trust!
This is hands down the best mechanic I've ever been to. Super honest, high brow without being...
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This is hands down the best mechanic I've ever been to. Super honest, high brow without being condescending or over-priced. Possible downsides: They principally work on foreign cars, you may have to wait a couple of days to get in, and they're not open on weekends. But so worth the wait! Whatever issue you're having, they'll give it to you straight, and you won't have to pay through the nose. Plus, they really know their stuff.
An absolute joy. Now, how many mechanics can you say that of?
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Excellent Service, Quality, and Dependability
My wife and I have been using Oriental Import Auto Service for over a decade. We do not take our...
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My wife and I have been using Oriental Import Auto Service for over a decade. We do not take our vehicles anywhere else. The proof is in the pudding. I had a Honda Accord that the owner of the shop kept running till it got in an autoaccident at about 214,000 miles. We also had an older model Mitsubishi Mirage that went to an unheard of 160,000 miles. The shop utilizes manufacturer parts, replaces components that truly need replacement and works preventively with your vehicle. This means that problems are identified before you find yourself broken down or in an accident.
The attention to detail, finding the true cause of a problem versus replacing parts haphazardly, is one of the unique facets of this service. Both Michael and Nancy, the owners are incredibly personable and work directly with the customer to help understand the work that is being done. Additionally, they've taught me a great deal about work that was charged by dealers, yet not a solid job. On many occasions I was shown the bills from dealers and the lack of complete replacement of parts.
If you want your Oriental Automobile to be repaired to the highest quality and reliability or need a routine service, I would definetly start taking your vehicle to Oriental Auto. I am looking forward to passing 200,000 miles on our next two vehicles.
It's been a great decade of help.
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Scissor Sound Hair
Category:
Beauty Salons
11 Harvard Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts
(617) 782-8111
Korean Hair Stylists in Allston
This place is run by Korean hair stylists. So if you have Asian hair texture, I recommend this...
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This place is run by Korean hair stylists. So if you have Asian hair texture, I recommend this place. The staff is friendly and the place is modern. They *know* how to do Asian hair right and is better than the salons I tried on Newbury street.
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Natalie's Pizza & Subs
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
1312 Commonwealth Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts
(617) 277-7662
Small portions were the only good part
This is the worst place I have ever eaten from. I thought the food was expensive but had a menu and...
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This is the worst place I have ever eaten from. I thought the food was expensive but had a menu and figured id give it a shot. It turned out that t...
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Russian Foods in Friendly Atmosphere
Very conveniently located, Berezka has a wide assortment of Russian foods. They also have fresh...
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Very conveniently located, Berezka has a wide assortment of Russian foods. They also have fresh vegetables and meats in stock, and are friendly even to non-Russian speakers. They have been known to overcharge from time to time, so watch out for that. Otherwise, they offer a 10% discount to students with ID cards, but also look out for expired items.
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What can I say...it's convenient.
Living just a few blocks away, I used to frequent this hair salon whenever I was in need of a cut....
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Living just a few blocks away, I used to frequent this hair salon whenever I was in need of a cut. In retrospect, I think that my money could have been much more well spent elsewhere. There are two male stylists here, who seem more suited to styling women's hair than that of men's. Not knowing any better at my age, I continued to go there for most of my high school years, as did many of my peers in school, many of whom still go there. There are now a number of better options in the Allston area that run around the same price or less and will leave you much more satisfied.
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Best Vietnamese Food Yet
I've been to every Pho Pasteur location except for one and they all continue suprise me with the...
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I've been to every Pho Pasteur location except for one and they all continue suprise me with the great quality of their food. They offer a unique selection of options on the menu and everything is very affordable. The service isn't super-friendly, but it is definitely fast. The food portions are also very large, so bring your appetite or a doggy bag!
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Bostonian Video
Category:
Video Rental
145 Brighton Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts
(617) 782-8960
Great prices and decent selection, but...
It's nice to visit a small business rather than just go to the mega-rental places like Blockbuster...
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It's nice to visit a small business rather than just go to the mega-rental places like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video. That's part of the attraction of Bostonian Video. For residents in Allston, it's convenient, and it's cheap. New releases are just $2.95 and regular movies are $2.50. You have to become a member, but that is a simple process. The downside, in my opinion, is the prominent "Adult" section right next to the register. It's pretty visible even though there's a curtain in front of it, because people are often passing back and forth. It's a little sickening.
Bostonian Video has a better selection than you would expect for a small video store, but if you're looking for a rather obscure movie, you'll need to go elsewhere.
Service is quick, and the man who works there (I'm pretty sure he's the only one who does) is very kind.
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Kells Restaurant
Category:
Night Clubs
161 Brighton Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts
(617) 782-9082
the food might be fine, but the scene isn't so good
i myself have never eaten here, but ive heard the food is good. on the weekends though, the scene...
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i myself have never eaten here, but ive heard the food is good. on the weekends though, the scene is weak. very young, college crowd. overly crowded...
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