7 local businesses in Allston, Boston, by category
A plain guide to seven Allston, Boston businesses, from a martial arts school and a real estate brokerage to restaurants and a hair salon.
7 local businesses · Updated October 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
These seven businesses cover a range of everyday needs: martial arts and self defense classes, takeout and dine-in meals, a hair salon, and real estate help for renters, buyers, sellers and landlords. Many of them list the same kinds of services, so it helps to look at the specifics. For restaurants, check whether you want pickup, delivery or catering, and confirm the ordering method before you go. For services, ask about booking, walk-ins and any trial options before committing. For real estate, ask how fees are structured and what a consultation includes.
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Boston Martial Arts Center
Martial arts school Allston, MABoston Martial Arts Center teaches kenjutsu, the study of the sword, and ninpo taijutsu, a mind-body martial art. The school also offers self defense classes and a youth program called The Youth Option. Newcomers can take a free trial lesson.
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Olitoki
Asian restaurant Allston, MAOliToki is a Korean fusion restaurant known for its Toki Totchos and Kimchi Fried Rice, with vegetarian options such as Vegetarian Dumpling Bowls. It offers takeout, delivery, catering and gift cards, and it has a rewards program. The restaurant has no parking lot.
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Taqueria El Carrizal
Mexican restaurant Allston, MATaqueria El Carrizal serves Salvadoran, Guatemalan and Mexican food, with its pupusas singled out in a 2009 Boston Globe Magazine review. The Salvadoran combination pairs a pupusa with an enchilada and a tamal. The restaurant also serves a breakfast menu and beer and wine.
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Modern Real Estate
Real estate agent Allston, MAModern Real Estate is a Boston-area brokerage working with renters, buyers, sellers and landlords. It also provides property management for condos, townhouses, multifamily homes and condo associations. The firm offers a free consultation and charges no fee unless a rental is completed, and it has over 20 years in busin
5LHLuiz Hair Salon
Hair salon Allston, MALuiz Hair Salon has operated since 2000 and offers women's and men's cuts, color and highlights, and keratin treatments. It also provides full body waxing, including Brazilian bikini waxes. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can be booked online.
6TPTarboosh Pizza and Grill
Mediterranean restaurant Allston, MATarboosh Pizza and Grill serves pizza alongside Mediterranean grill dishes such as chicken shawarma and fattoush salad. Orders can be placed online for pickup or delivery. Catering requests come through a contact form on the restaurant's listing.
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Punjab Palace
Indian restaurant Allston, MAPunjab Palace is a North Indian restaurant known for chicken tikka masala, malai kofta and paneer kadhai. The menu includes a range of vegetarian specialties, and the garlic naan is baked fresh. The dining room is casual, and the restaurant offers carryout and delivery.
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