Chef Orient,

1583 Worcester Road (Route 9 West), Framingham, 628-9227.

Chef Orient combines superior Japanese and Chinese cooking under one roof in a setting that is both spacious and welcoming and staffed by a top-notch crew. The Chinese menu is vast " nearly 200 entrees. There's also an extensive sushi and maki menu, as well as tapenyaki tables where chefs prepare dinner before your eyes.

Price Range: $5 - $19.