Aries Noodle & Dumpling is the real deal. The food is authentic Northern Chinese cuisine, with hand-pulled noodles, freshly made dumplings, and flavors that are both comforting and deeply traditional. Every dish tastes like it was made from family recipes rather than adapted for a generic takeout menu. The dumplings are excellent, the noodles have the perfect texture, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. If you're looking for genuine Northern Chinese food in the Boston area, Aries Noodle & Dumpling is one of the best spots you'll find. A true hidden gem in Waltham. read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Went to an escape room nearby and a friend wanted Chinese near us and checked on the maps and this was close by and had good reviews. Just like the reviews said there is as paid parking lot right next to it and you may find free street parking around. Quiet with plenty of seating and very authentic Chinese food, not the Americanized Chinese food. They also served us water right away and kept coming around to make sure our glasses were always topped up. The friend who wanted Chinese asked the waiter for a shrimp recommendation and talked with the waiter about what he would like and when the food came it was exactly what he wanted. Everyone lived their dishes and the prices were very reasonable. We even agreed that next time we do the escape room in the area, we are going back to eat there again. read more

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Food : Ordered dumplings Delicious freshly made Yummy!! Service: Very nice ! Person at the front desk took my order suggestion was helpful!!Server brought out food with a warm smile! Ambiance : warm and welcoming . Definitely will be back to try more of the menu especially the noodles read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Chicken and cabbage dumplings 5 - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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We loved every dish we got! The food was hot, fresh, and tasty. We ordered with the QR code and our food came out pretty quick. read more

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The food was delicious, friendly service, dishes came out very fast. Northern Chinese cuisine. All the dishes we order was delicious, west lake beef soup, braise pork ribs, braise fish filet,!pork & chives dumplings , Szechuan slice pork with veg and Aries fried rice. You need to scan the bar code on the table to access the menu and then the order via the internet. Limited 2hr street parking, there is a small municipal parking for $2.00 to cover 2hr parking. read more

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Aires Noodles & Dumplings is one of those local spots where you can tell people come for comfort food that actually tastes like home. We tried a spread of dishes, starting with the beef noodle soup, which arrived piping hot with tender slices of beef, chewy noodles, and a clean, comforting broth -- perfect for a cold Boston day. The eggplant in brown sauce was another standout: silky, flavorful, and cooked just right without turning mushy. Honestly one of the better versions I've had in the area. The potstickers were fun -- not fully wrapped like traditional dumplings, more of a "taco-style" open fold, but still crispy, savory, and surprisingly satisfying. A couple of other small plates rounded out the meal, and everything came out fast and steaming hot. Service is straightforward, and while this spot definitely attracts locals (knowing Mandarin helps if you want to chat), it truly doesn't matter -- everything is ordered via QR code, and the menu is easy to navigate. Reasonable prices, homey flavors, and reliably hot dishes make this a solid go-to when you're craving cozy, no-frills Chinese comfort food in Boston. read more

For a long time I didn't want to write a review because I wanted to gate keep my comfort food spot but after like 5 years, here yall go. Aries noodles has some of the most authentic and amazing quality Chinese food in all of Massachusetts. Even when I think to my travels to the west coast, it rivals the restaurants in America's first ever Chinatown located in sam Francisco. We've tried many of their dishes over the years and love each one. Our go to is of course the lan zhou beef noodles. If I were to take away any points from this place, all I can say is that the noodles used to be hand pulled but I've noticed a change in the noodles and that might not be the case anymore. Great meat cuts. It is authentic Chinese food so there are non-traditional meat options. The menu is translated in English so you do know what you are ordering.. read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Lan Zhou Hand-Pulled Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Food: food is very salty Service: front desk person is super rude and aggressive Came here couple of times and would never come again read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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solid hole in the wall chinese spot. highly recommend the potstickers, beef soup, and tofu and pork. flavors are delicious and the service was good. the older man helped us with extra plates and napkins. we ordered 6 dishes and barely had space on our table for our own, tiny plates. wish they were bigger or that we were at a bigger table. read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The food is excellent! Very tasty and quick. Their prices are very reasonable and easy parking.

Great food! The names of dishes that you see when I rdering on the website can be a little opaque, so it's a good idea to talk to the staff.

We tried this restaurant this weekend. Its conveniently located in Waltham Square, right next to Moody St and Main St intersection. There is a parking lot right next to this place, but it costs money. Don't park there as Main st has plenty of free parking. The restaurant looks pretty clean and every single customer was asian, so this place has to be good. And it was good. I had the sizzly chicken in brown sauce, which is a perfect combo of sweet and savory with boneless chicken. This dish remains hot due to the sizzling bowl, and I caved and just dumped my rice in there (it got a little on the salty side though). The 2 noodle dishes were good too. The lanzhou beef noodles tastes like pho. The spicy beef soup was decent. I like the oversized bowls and the spoons that sit on the edge of your bowls. This place has very little interaction between the staff and customers. Could be a bad thing or good thing. They greeted us, let us sit anywhere and said order via the app by scanning the code at the table. That was fine, but we had to flag someone down when I had to ask if my chicken in brown sauce comes with rice or not (it didn't). I also asked if they have the chinese crepes that I see in the Yelp photos (they do not). The crepes are offered next door at ozone, which is owned by the same owner. I wonder why not just create an opening in the kitchen between the 2 places and let folks get some boba and crepes? Back to the menu....It did seem like most of us had to order off of the app....but when leaving the restaurant, I noticed one table had an actual menu. I'm wondering if perhaps they are having the "americanized" asian crowd order off the app vs letting the more "traditional" asians order off a different menu? Just my own curiosity. The food was good, but not so much that it blew me away or was it special. The prices are ok...or a little tad on the expensive side, but still okay with me. The place is clean. The people are friendly if you happen to interact. Parking is easy on main street or at the lot next door. read more

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Outstanding Dumplings. Good service and somewhat close to my house. I'll have to try the rest of the menu another time

Our very favorite Chinese restaurant in the Greater Boston area. We bring all of our friends here. You have to try the lamb dumplings and the Sauteed Lamb with Cumin. Fabulous. read more

I had delicious takeout at this spot in Waltham on Main Street. Parking is a little bit difficult. There is no ambience but the food kicks ass isn't that what we really want out of authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant I recommend this place based on their food quality very energetic staff. It's only because of the parking and that's not their fault. read more

Good food. Good service. Nice ambience. Not noisy or cramped. The service was fast and noodles were awesome. The electronic menu is cool. But they should have a paper menu for people without phones. Or can't r ad small print. read more

TLDR: baller Chinese food Loved my food here. Every dish hit what I was hoping for. I got the cold chili chicken appetizer which had the right amount of spice and bite and flavor with incredibly tender chicken pieces. The chili white fish was also delectably soft with the perfect amount of heat. The beef noodle soup comes in a huge bowl with plenty of medicinal flavor - though I do wish it had some vegetables inside as well. Really glad I came here and planning on coming back! read more

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Delicious authentic Northern style Chinese food. The service was efficient. There was a good amount of seating. It's not standard Americanized Chinese food, it's in the Northern Chinese style. I did get udon noodles and their pan fried homemade pork dumplings which were wonderful. read more

We really enjoyed this place. We had: Beef pot - delicious and very spicy with those mouth numbing Szechuan peppers Spicy fish - really good Cucumbers - the perfect balance to a spicy meal We also had the bean paste noodle - great noodle texture pork dumplings and chive pockets - these fell a little flat Wish they served beer :) Service is courteous and prompt. You order from an app, not a waiter. read more

The Aries is definitely one of my regular places to have lunch and dinner. It is actually not a big restaurant with magnificent interior design, but the food is extremly good. The price is fair. You probably won't go wrong with ordering there. The texture of the noodles is extraordinary. A few cuisine received less attention but is highly recommended as you barely find it other places: 1) Aries Roasted Chicken Carcass 2) Cold Port Knuckle In Jelly 3) Smoked & Grilled Lamb Chop 4) Health-Preserving Lamb Pot. There is a parking lot right next to the restaurant, which is so convenient. Lastly but not the least, you may receive extra discount if you pay in cash. read more

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Great ambiance and nice background music. The food was very authentic and affordable. The service did get busy during lunch rush however but we weren't in a hurry. Highly recommend! read more

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A find for good noodles and dumplings. Lots to choose from on the menu and they all look authentic. Service was efficient and attentive. We had the black bean noodles, gyoza dumplings, and the steamed dumplings. They were all delicious. I don't come to Waltham much anymore, but will be sure to stop by again when I'm in town. Get some good eats here! read more

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Overall a good experience. Order your meal through the app directly. Tuesday night was quiet and has plenty of space in the restaurant. Price is decent with generous portion read more

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The texture of the noodles is amazing! Loved both broths but if u like stronger flavors go for the spicy pork ribs noodles. Can't wait to try other dumplings as well read more

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在波士顿连着两晚都在这家店吃，颠沛流离了一周的中国胃终于找到了归宿。这里汇集了各种中餐美食，饺子，锅贴，拉面，炸酱面，炒饭。龙虾和海鲜味道也不错住在这附近的朋友可以闭眼冲 read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Eggs tomatoes - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Food was delicious and authentic. Service was prompt and professional. You had to order using a QR code. I would have preferred a menu but we managed. We order the beef soup noodles, the mapo tofu, beef with tomatoes and braised chicken. All were great. The restaurant itself is not fancy but you're going there for the food. read more

we loved the food in Aries noodle and dumpling! the staff was very friendly and helpful

I have no idea why this restaurant was rated quite low! It was amazing!! Perfect place for a home-cooked meal. Everything I ordered was so good that I can't even choose a favorite! Portions were quite big too so you're sure to be full! The service was also really great as the server was super friendly. Granted I only saw one server there but he was very quick and it was really easy to get his attention in case we needed anything. 10/10 would definitely go back there no doubt! read more

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They recently updated their menu, and are back to their regular business hours and offer dine in services. I love their Lanzhou beef noodle soup and dumplings- fresh and flavorful. Broth is clean. read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

First off, looking for a quick lunch after an appointment nearby and this little gem popped up on my Postmates app as on my driving route to Rhode Island. It is located conveniently on Main Street in Waltham, with a parking lot to the right of the restaurant (metered). I ordered the luncheon specials which as 3 for $27 (to go) and a soup and dumplings, for in restaurant. The service Was superb and not knowing what to order, the server gave excellent recommendations. ("What do you like?"). The fish dumplings were similar to the pork dumplings but with a more subtle flavor. The portion, however could feed a family of 4! The soup was flavorful and the broth homemade and delicious! The real surprise, which I had later that night at work, was the luncheon specials. Firstly, my experience with lunch specials is they are heavy in cornstarch or batch made with clear differentiation from the regular priced dish in terms of freshness. However, the shrimp with vegetables had no cornstarch, the vegetables were fresh and delicately cooked and the shrimp was plentiful and jumbo variety. The beef with long horn peppers was the most delicious dish I have eaten. Excellent balance of peppers to sliced beef, meaning every bite was the perfect combination of peppers and beef! A must try! The last dish was a shredded pork dish which was slightly sweet. It was also fresh and balanced out the other flavors nicely. In short, try this hidden gem! You will not be disappointed! read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Vegetable with Shrimp Lunch - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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My friend and I met here for lunch. It's a very authentic Chinese restaurant with dishes that some westerners may find scary. I had the mapo tofu and it was great. I do recommend this place if you are looking for authentic Chinese food. read more

This place is outstanding and is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts. The food is incredible and the staff there are so friendly. There is a really interesting menu that has everything you could want. The spicy hot pot with lamb is amazing and they have one of the best cucumber salads I've had read more

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Most authentic Chinese food I have had in this region. Absolutely love the Szechuan spicy fish fillet soup with cabbage. Such tender flounder and the taste is exquisite over rice. The pork and chive dumplings are also very good as well as the beef with scallions. Mapo tofu is also served here, but for my taste, the sauce can be a little thick, but still very flavorful when served over rice. If you are looking for an authentic Chinese food experience, Aries Noodle and Dumpling is the best place to go in Waltham. read more

The noodle soup is really good. The service is efficient. The restaurant is pretty clean. Will visit again to try the dumplings.

Service was quick and efficient and my pickup order was nicely packaged but the quality and taste of the food was not so good. I wanted something soupy and warm and was disappointed. read more

Beef noodle soup $14.99 was extremely disappointing, beef was tough and dry, avoid. The spicy chicken appetizer $9.99 was amazing. Will try their dumplings and lamb noodle soup my next visit. Place was filled with guests and non-stop pick up order. Very authentic. read more

Aries Noodle & Dumpling - Beef noodle - Chinese Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Drive by so many times and finally made a point to try this for dinner. I particularly wanted to check out the Lanzhou hand pulled noodle soup. It's not easy to find a savory noodle soup around the area! All 3 of us decided to try the same dish. I enjoyed the texture of the noodles. My preference is chewy noodles. The savory soup also had a generous portion of sliced beef. The only drawback with this is that the 3 soups did not come out all together because they cook them individually. Finding a good dish of pig's ear is like finding a needle in the haystack. Finally found the needle here. Flavorful with a kick! It annoys me when places don't separate out the individual pieces and leave it congealed together after going thru the slicer. Love it when I eat savor one strand at a time! I will definitely come back to try other dishes and have the pig's ear again. read more

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An authentic Chinese restaurant featuring in northern China flavors! Tastes just like home! I had my birthday dinner here with friends because in Chinese culture you're supposed to have awesome noodles on your birthday to wish you a long and happy life! I think Aries did a decent job about awesome noodles! Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodle - tastes just like the north-western style noodle soup that I had in China. Clear soup but savory and flavorful! Chinese Crepes - this is my favorite! Note that although it didn't specify, the sauce in the crepe is actually a little bit spicy. I have been here a couple of times and never left unsatisfied :) Large space, nice staff and reasonable price. I will come back as often as I can! read more

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Very authentic Chinese food, tastes just like food back in China. Everything is delicious, price is very reasonable. Discovered this restaurant during our short visit to Waltham. Highly recommend it! read more

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I love different kind of noodles soup, not many options to choose from. Food is great and You place your order through your phone by scanning the QR code they provide on the table then the waiter will bring out the food to you once it is ready. The only thing I didn't give them a five star is that they require you to give them 18% tips which there wasn't any service provided by the waiter. All they do for the whole time was bringing out your food from the kitchen. read more