A new restaurant from the team behind Comfort Kitchen is headed to Allston.
Set to open in early 2026, Ama will be part of Harvard’s new Enterprise Research Campus at 100 Western Ave, according to the Boston Business Journal. Co-owners Biplaw Rai and Nyacko Pearl Perry are leading the project, reports the publication.
If the team’s track record is any indication, Ama is poised to elevate the neighborhood’s dining scene. Comfort Kitchen, which began as a pop-up before debuting in Dorchester in 2023, quickly earned national acclaim for its thoughtful, comforting dishes inspired by the African diaspora.
The eatery was named a James Beard Foundation finalist for Best New Restaurant, and Chef Kwasi Kwaa was recently recognized as a regional finalist for Best Chef.
While details about Ama’s menu haven’t been released, it’s possible the restaurant will carry forward some of the global influences found at its sister concept. The name itself carries layered meaning—it appears in various cultures and may reference Japan’s ama, the traditional “sea women” who free dive to harvest seafood and pearls.
Keep an eye out for updates as Ama’s opening date draws closer.
