I lived in Brighton for about five years but moved out in 2004. I used to love the Grasshopper - inexpensive vegetarian dishes with lots of flavor, and a cute atmosphere. I must say, however, that when I returned to the Grasshopper in June 2006 I was sorely disappointed and also will say that I will not be returning. The restaurant's interior seemed dusty to me, and the service was unfriendly and abrupt. The dishes my girlfriend and I ordered both also caused us some extreme sickness for the next day or so - so much so that I was kept up during the night! I'll leave it at that. I don't know if the Grasshopper had an off weekend or if they have different chefs or management now, but I would not recommend this restaurant as your first choice for inexpensive Asian dining. Try Le's (formally Pho Pasteur) on Brighton Ave or the former Buddha's Delight on Harvard Ave in Brookline.
Pros: it was on the way home
Cons: dirty, poor service, food caused illness
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