Moonshine 152

4.9

1813 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
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A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 752-4191
Website
http://www.moonshine152.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Asia Mei

Location
152 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127
Area
South Boston
Cross Street
Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street South Boston
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MBTA Red Line Broadway
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Menu Addition: 'Shine Wedge Salad
Crispy Iceberg Lettuce, Roasted Butternut & Beet Crema, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Candied Bacon & Chopped Hard-Boiled Egg
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 28.00
Menu Addition: Autumn Arancini Risotto Fritters
Parmesan-Pumpkin Arancini, Crispy Rice Fritters w/ Roasted Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Pecorino Cheese, Black Garlic Aioli & Glazed Cranberries
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 28.00
'Shine Famous Caramelized Onion-Roasted Beet Dip
Local Beets, Caramelized French Onion Dip, Crispy Corn Tortillas, Chickpea Papadums
- RegularUSD 14.00
- GrandeUSD 23.00
Local Mixed Greens Salad
Japanese ginger-sesame carrot vinaigrette, crispy olive oil roasted kale
- RegularUSD 10.00
- GrandeUSD 14.00
Jalapeno Crab Rangoons
Sweet and spicy honey-sambal, real jalapeno crab filling
- RegularUSD 16.00
- GrandeUSD 26.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Toasted sesame, crispy garlic and shallots, soy vinaigrette
- RegularUSD 13.00
- GrandeUSD 22.00
Spicy Lamb Meatballs
Organic ground lamb, habanero date jam, lingonberry
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 28.00
Tapas Style Patatas Bravas
Crispy olive oil roasted potatoes, sherry pesto aioli, roasted garlic oil
- RegularUSD 15.00
- GrandeUSD 26.00
'Shine Famous Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites
Caramelized onion sourdough stuffing wrapped in crispy pecanwood bacon, Candied ginger aioli
- RegularUSD 15.00
- GrandeUSD 24.00

Next Level Favorites

Shareable 'Shine classics available in small or large Portions. Don't forget to top it off by adding your favorite proteins, fixins, sides & sauces to any dish

Chef's Whim Soup for the Soul
Hungarian Porcini Mushroom Bisque: Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Cream, Thyme, Scallion Oil
- RegularUSD 12.00
- GrandeUSD 19.00
Warm Kale And Quinoa Caesar Salad
Heirloom quinoa, Sautéed kale, Creamy Caesar dressing, Wonton crisps, Shaved pecorino cheese
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 26.00
Party Tots
Tater tots smothered with kimchi butter, sweet chili, truffled teriyaki sauce
- RegularUSD 16.00
- GrandeUSD 26.00
Party Sprouts
Pan-roasted brussels sprouts smothered with kimchi butter, sweet chili, truffled teriyaki sauce
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 28.00
Moonshine's Boston's Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings
served with Poblano Ranch Sauce
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 29.00

Add Ons!

Add your favorite proteins to any dish on the menu!

Chef Asia's Famous Vegan Mushroom Tofu Burger PattyUSD 10.00
Grass-Fed Beef Burger Patty*USD 11.00
Spicy Lamb MeatballsUSD 14.00
House Crispy Chicken NuggiesUSD 14.00
Roasted Statler Chicken BreastUSD 13.00
Pulled Chinatown Style Roasted DuckUSD 13.00
Sautéed Baby Shrimp*USD 13.00
Cajun Grilled Fish of the Day*USD 15.00

A-Mei Street Tacos

Regular= 2 Tacos, Go Grande = 3 Tacos

Throwback Korean BBQ Tacos
Boneless beef shortrib, Asian pear kimchi, candied ginger aioli
- RegularUSD 16.00
- GrandeUSD 24.00
Charsiu Pulled Duck Tacos
Slow roasted duck, cabbage, wonton crisps
- RegularUSD 17.00
- GrandeUSD 25.00
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Fennel roasted cauliflower, Curry goddess aioli, sesame candied walnuts, tempura crunchies
- RegularUSD 15.00
- GrandeUSD 22.00
Devon's Favorite 'Shine Fish Tacos*
Beer battered tempura cod, mango-cabbage slaw, sweet chili, ginger aioli
- RegularUSD 16.00
- GrandeUSD 24.00

The Main Affair-Entrees

Don't forget to top it off by adding your favorite proteins, fixins, sides & sauces to any dish

Menu Addition: Chef Asia's Famous "Pho-Rrito"USD 27.00
Shredded Beef Brisket wrapped in a Scallion Pancake topped with Pho Noodle Salad, Beansprouts & a Bacony Pho-Bone Broth
Chef Asia's Famous Vegetarian Mushroom Tofu BurgerUSD 19.00
Sharp cheddar, Housemade aioli, LTO, House-cut shoestring french fries...... Now available Vegan, just ask!
Grass-Fed 'shine Beef Burger*USD 19.00
Sharp cheddar, Housemade aioli, LTO, House-cut shoestring french fries
- Make It a Double PattyUSD 11.00
November 2022 Burger of the Month: "The Gobble-Gobble" Thanksgiving BurgerUSD 24.00
topped with House Cornbread Stuffing, Turkey Meatloaf Burger Bites, Maple Cranberry Mayo & Gravy served with Shoestring French Fries. Make It A Turkey Meatloaf Carver Sandwich! Go All-In On Thanksgiving By Swapping Out Your Burger Patty For Turkey Meatloaf Burger Bites! Just Ask Your Server!
Leslie Knope's "Fried Chicken And Waffle"USD 27.00
Moonshine's Best of Boston fried chicken, Belgian waffle, sriracha-bourbon awesome sauce, cinnamon honey butter
Ron Swanson Brunch-Inspired Chipotle Pulled Pork Scallion Pancake Quesadilla*USD 27.00
Smoky pulled pork, scrambled egg, tomato, petite mixed greens salad, teriyaki, sweet chili glaze, house-cut shoestring french fries
- Available Vegetarian without Pulled PorkUSD 25.00
Cajun Grilled Fish of the Day*USD 29.00
Cajun grilled fish of the day, fried pickled green tomatoes, srirachi-shrimp uni butter, sauteed tomatoes
Spanish Tapas Style Steak Frites*USD 29.00
Tapas shallot roasted patatas bravas, sherry pesto aioli, basil macerated tomatoes

Rice / Noodle Bowls

Don't forget to top it off with your favorite proteins, fixins, sides & sauces to any dish. Swap out your white rice for mixed greens for $2

Tiki Roasted Duck Noodle SaladUSD 28.00
Hoisin Slow Roasted Pulled Duck Confit, Crystal Glass Vermicelli Noodles, Duck Fat Fried Brussels Sprouts, Honey Roasted Peanuts
Mama Mei's Famous Dirty Fried RiceUSD 21.00
Stirfried Chinese sausage, Scrambled egg, Ginger, Scallions, Duck liver
Spicy Kimchi Thai Vegetarian Fried RiceUSD 21.00
Asian pear kimchi, jalapenos, scrambled egg, stirfried veggies... available vegan, just ask!
Hawaiian Poke Rice Bowl*USD 29.00
Sweet Maui onion salmon poke, house applewood smoked shrimp salad, mango-edamame salsa, sushi rice, crispy chickpea papadum chips
Thai Crispy Chicken Basil Rice BowlUSD 27.00
Spicy basil pepper glaze, crispy panko chicken, seasoned sushi rice, stir-fried veggies

Top It off

Compliment your meal by adding your favorite fixins, sides & sauces!

House-Cut Shoestring French FriesUSD 7.00
Steamed White RiceUSD 5.00
Pan-Roasted Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00
Asian Pear KimchiUSD 7.00
Add a Fried Egg To any Dish*USD 2.00
Add 2 Pcs Jalapeno Bacon To any DishUSD 4.00
Add Cheddar Cheese To any DishUSD 2.00
Add Sliced Jalapenos To any DishUSD 2.00
Side of Jalapeno BaconUSD 7.00
Chef Asia's Infamous "Angry Sauce"USD 3.00
Sauce It upUSD 2.00
compliment your dish with one of Chef Asia's homemade sauces: Poblano ranch, Sweet chili honey, Sherry pesto aioli, Curry goddess aioli, Candied ginger aioli, Truffled teriyaki, Bourbon-Sriracha "Awesome sauce", Szechuan Chili Oil (contains sesame & peanuts), Carrot-Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Sub Sides/Substitutions
inquire with your server for side substitutions
- Mkt

What 1,813 people are saying

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4.9

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4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moonshine 152 in Boston offers "absolutely amazing food" and a welcoming atmosphere, spearheaded by the talented Chef Asia Mei. Guests rave about the "best wings ever" and innovative dishes like bacon-wrapped stuffing bites. The attentive service and unique cocktails enhance the experience, making it a must-visit "hidden gem" in the city.

1,813 Reviews

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RoderickM
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! The owner always checks on us and makes sure we are having a good time.
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Patrick
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff and food as always!! Love that the chef comes out and talks to people.
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Todd
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food provided by a chef who hand delivers the food and cares about your experience. highly recommend!
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Mary Ellen
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The quality of the food is outstanding. We had buttermilk fried chicken wings, tacos and butterscotch pudding. Our server was excellent. I'd rate Moonshine 152 a 10 out of 10. I cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend.
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Mary VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was so phenomenal The specials all looked so good and we couldn’t decide We decided to order a few and share! They were all incredible
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best!! Thanks for a great Galentine’s experience!
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Pamela VIP
Washington DC68 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful spot decorated with chef Asia Mei’s own artwork and festive Chinese lanterns. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. We opted to eat tapas-style, choosing several dishes to share. The jalapeño crab rangoons were a surprising and successful spin on the usual crab and cream cheese formula. The Belgian waffle bacon bites were excellent, as were the patatas brava and pulled duck tacos. The dishes were artfully plated, lending elegance to the experience. We had both the carrot cake and toffee bread pudding for dessert, and both were the perfect and decadent conclusion to a memorable meal. Our server (not sure I’m remembering his name - Bill perhaps?) was skillfully attentive, and we were thrilled when Chef Mei herself served a couple of our dishes and stopped by to see how we’d enjoyed our meal. Moonshine is one block away from the Broadway T stop. They offer booths and hightop table seating, as well as seating at the bar and in warmer months, outdoor patio seating.
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Diana
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
moonshine is the best place on earth, the food and service are truly out of this world
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Hope VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love moonshine 152. We have been coming here for almost 10 years. One of our fav places. We celebrated our daughter’s birthday tonight. Chef Asia is the best. Such a wonderful chef and host.
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Jeanne VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is incredible. It is great that Chef Mei delivers your food and checks in on your experience. 10 out of 10 !
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FAQs

Moonshine 152 offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Moonshine 152 also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 752-4191.

Moonshine 152 is rated 4.9 stars by 1813 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

152 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street South Boston
Area
South Boston
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MBTA Red Line Broadway
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Asia Mei
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.moonshine152.com/
Phone number
(617) 752-4191

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Moonshine 152

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Butterscotch Pudding

'Shine Famous Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites

Jalapeno Crab Rangoons

To Get Ya Started

Menu Addition: 'Shine Wedge Salad

Menu Addition: Autumn Arancini Risotto Fritters

'Shine Famous Caramelized Onion-Roasted Beet Dip

Local Mixed Greens Salad

Jalapeno Crab Rangoons

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Spicy Lamb Meatballs

Tapas Style Patatas Bravas

'Shine Famous Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites

Next Level Favorites

Chef's Whim Soup for the Soul

Warm Kale And Quinoa Caesar Salad

Party Tots

Party Sprouts

Moonshine's Boston's Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings

Add Ons!

Chef Asia's Famous Vegan Mushroom Tofu Burger PattyUSD 10.00

Grass-Fed Beef Burger Patty*USD 11.00

Spicy Lamb MeatballsUSD 14.00

House Crispy Chicken NuggiesUSD 14.00

Roasted Statler Chicken BreastUSD 13.00

Pulled Chinatown Style Roasted DuckUSD 13.00

Sautéed Baby Shrimp*USD 13.00

Cajun Grilled Fish of the Day*USD 15.00

A-Mei Street Tacos

Throwback Korean BBQ Tacos

Charsiu Pulled Duck Tacos

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Devon's Favorite 'Shine Fish Tacos*

The Main Affair-Entrees

Menu Addition: Chef Asia's Famous "Pho-Rrito"USD 27.00

Chef Asia's Famous Vegetarian Mushroom Tofu BurgerUSD 19.00

Grass-Fed 'shine Beef Burger*USD 19.00

November 2022 Burger of the Month: "The Gobble-Gobble" Thanksgiving BurgerUSD 24.00

Leslie Knope's "Fried Chicken And Waffle"USD 27.00

Ron Swanson Brunch-Inspired Chipotle Pulled Pork Scallion Pancake Quesadilla*USD 27.00

Cajun Grilled Fish of the Day*USD 29.00

Spanish Tapas Style Steak Frites*USD 29.00

Rice / Noodle Bowls

Tiki Roasted Duck Noodle SaladUSD 28.00

Mama Mei's Famous Dirty Fried RiceUSD 21.00

Spicy Kimchi Thai Vegetarian Fried RiceUSD 21.00

Hawaiian Poke Rice Bowl*USD 29.00

Thai Crispy Chicken Basil Rice BowlUSD 27.00

Top It off

House-Cut Shoestring French FriesUSD 7.00

Steamed White RiceUSD 5.00

Pan-Roasted Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00

Asian Pear KimchiUSD 7.00

Add a Fried Egg To any Dish*USD 2.00

Add 2 Pcs Jalapeno Bacon To any DishUSD 4.00

Add Cheddar Cheese To any DishUSD 2.00

Add Sliced Jalapenos To any DishUSD 2.00

Side of Jalapeno BaconUSD 7.00

Chef Asia's Infamous "Angry Sauce"USD 3.00

Sauce It upUSD 2.00

Sub Sides/Substitutions

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Moonshine 152 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Moonshine 152 restaurant rated?

Is Moonshine 152 currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

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