This all-you-can-eat sushi spot is always a fun option for groups large and small. Offering fresh sushi and sashimi for fair prices, this restaurant is usually bustling, but luckily, almost never has too long a wait. Be warned: patrons may be fined for ordering more food than they are able to eat. But if you still have room at the end of your meal, the fried ice cream is worth a try.

Looking for a #studentcore vibe? Trident’s two-floor cafe provides the perfect refuge for those trying to finish an essay or study for an exam, complete with outlets under many of the seats for those long study sessions. Open until 10 p.m. every night, it’s not uncommon to see the tables and bar lined with patrons right up until closing time. The menu includes plenty of classic cafe fare, along with some literary twists, such as a mystery book chosen by one of Trident’s booksellers.

Only a short walk from campus, this family-run Vietnamese restaurant is something of a hidden gem. The menu is streamlined, allowing patrons to choose between spring rolls, pho, banh mi and rice plates, which can be paired with classic beverages like Vietnamese iced coffee or Thai milk tea. This isn’t a place to come when you’re in a rush, as even the sandwiches sometimes take up to half an hour to prepare. But don’t worry: the bold flavors and fresh ingredients are well worth the wait.

Elegant and atmospheric, Frenchie is the perfect spot for an upscale dinner celebration or festive brunch. The dinner menu features French delicacies like duck magret a l’orange and escargot, and a weekend-only brunch menu that includes a white truffle croque monsieur and sweet and savory crepe options. For those seeking an Instagram-worthy backdrop, ask for a seat at the back of the restaurant, which has been converted into a greenhouse-like atrium.

Luckily for Northeastern students, one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Boston is only a block away from campus. The generously spiced dishes are best enjoyed family style, with traditional dishes like lega and yebeg tibs, doro wot, and gomen besga served on large platters piled high with injera. To satisfy your sweet tooth, try a glass of peanut tea, served hot or iced.

Another classic late-night spot, El Jefe’s Symphony location is less than a block from campus and stays open until 3 a.m., making it the perfect place to stop on the trek home from a night out. The Chipotle-esque menu mostly features tacos, burritos and bowls, along with a robust breakfast section. Brightly decorated and always bustling, those who are able to score a table can sample from the restaurant’s impressive collection of hot sauces.

For the past thirty years, this Indo-Trinidadian eatery has offered no-frills wraps and curries ranging from chicken to oxtail to pumpkin. Patrons can choose between two kinds of roti — buss-up shut, which has a shredded texture and dhalpuri, which contains a split-pea filling — and pair it with a variety of stewed meats or vegetables. Be prepared to have leftovers, as it’s quite a lot of bang for your buck.

This cozy Thai bistro on Tremont Street is an undeniable favorite among Northeastern students. Only a block away from campus, it offers an array of stir fry and curry dishes, many of which are vegetarian-friendly. Come here often enough and the owner will remember your order and greet you by name.

Small but mighty, this corner restaurant offers almost exclusively takeout options from its extensive menu of pasta, salads, and sandwiches. But what it lacks in seating, it makes up for with powerful flavors and unique dishes. Though pricier than the average Mission Hill restaurant, bestsellers like the Cajun chicken and shrimp fettuccine alfredo never disappoint.

Craving a morning donut or bagel? Mike’s has you covered, offering an array of breakfast items at an affordable price. Service is fast, and the breakfast sandwiches come with an optional hash brown inside. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, and a newsstand inside sells an assortment of national, regional and neighborhood newspapers to mull over while drinking a cup of joe.

This Mission Hill-based pizza shop makes the perfect pit stop on the way home from class, or as a late-night snack. Open until 1 a.m. every night, Crispy Dough offers an array of classic pizzas, as well as unique offerings like “Crispy Honey” and “The Blue Buffalo,” which can be purchased whole or by the slice. Every dish served at the restaurant is certified halal.