Yes yes yes we need more of these no frills just good food spots in Boston! You can just tell how…read morepopular they are by the shear amount of take out orders they get (we were eating in and their machine was non-stop dinging with new orders). The noodles are REALLY spicy though and I wish there was an option to go even less spicy (maybe there is and I just missed it). But it's so flavorful and I personally love the texture of the rice noodles. Highly recommend trying this out!

My friends and I did take out from this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised by the dishes…read morewe ordered! The noodles are chewy and have a bounce to them because they are rice noodles. I ordered the Yunnan Style Soft Tofu Ricenoodle With Minced Pork Cook With Secret Sauce which was delicious! The spice level I chose was medium, and it was pretty spicy in a good way. If you don't handle spice too well, I would recommend the lowest spice level. The wontons were good but there isn't much filling - it's mostly dough/wonton wrapper. Has great texture if you like noodles, but I'm not sure I would reorder the wontons next time. I'm looking forward to trying some of their soups in the future!

Lamb hand-pulled noodles (8.5/10): These noodles are freakin' fire. I am amazed that I lived so…read moreclose to this place but never knew about it until now. The lamb was super tender and flavor was spot on. Perfect amount of cumin. The sauce was bursting with flavor. The ~~noodle texture~~ omg. Holy moly. Exquisite amount of chew. Definitely better than Home Taste. Only comparing noodle dishes, I might even say it's better than Xi'an Famous Foods (in NYC but there's also a location in Boston). Simple dish, but they pull it off flawlessly. Beef Scallion hand-pulled noodles (8/10): This comes down to personal preference, but I just really like cumin lamb more. The beef was also oh-so-tender. It reminds me of the Cantonese dish beef chow/ho fun (干炒牛河). A sweeter sauce paired with the tender beef, and the same great noodles. Lamb Skewers (3/10): On the other hand, we have the lamb skewers... unfortunately, you shouldn't get these. They don't have enough cumin or any other spices. The gaminess of the lamb leaks through a bit. Really lacking in flavor and spice. Texture was a bit dry. Service was very good. Restaurant had plenty of open seating during Saturday dinner.

The food. Especially the beef noodle and scallion dish. Then…read morethere is Jeng the guy with big smile who is always so welcoming. Merry Christmas

Great for large groups! We always come here when we have a group of 10+…read more Food is very legit and actually very spicy The restaurant can be pretty busy during dinner times. Staff were very efficient

TLDR: Mostly tasty food, friendly service, clean decor, but super expensive, larger parties pay set…read more20% tip and 3% kitchen fee! We've wanted to try this place for a while and finally had a chance to celebrate a family members birthday here. We visited on a Saturday night at 5pm. This place is dead empty! I'm not sure why, as the food is really good and there is ample parking outside (meters). The place looks modern and clean and the wait staff was friendly and quick in setting up a table for 11. We ordered food and it came out pretty quickly. The white rice came out in the entire rice cooker! The hot tea was something you have to order (vs automatic) and they give it to you in a nice glass kettle sitting above a small candle to keep the warmth. We ordered a bunch of food and most was delicious! What we ordered: Scallion pancake $11.95 - looked good, I didn't get any. Pork soup dumplings $25.90 for 2 orders - Dry, don't get it. My Costco frozen soup dumplings out of the microwave are better and actually has soup inside. General Gaos chicken $18.95 - Good, crisp with good flavor. Sizzling cumin beef dish $26.95 - Good and tender Hot braised beef rice noodle soup $17.95 - Really good noodles in this! Sweet & Sour short ribs $12.95 - A little dry, but the flavor was good Fall off bone lamb chops in stew pot $38.95 - This thing is very large and comes with good pieces of lamb and glass noodles. It was maybe the standout dish for the night. The soup is so good with white rice. White rice $22.80 for a large and 4 smalls Mao's Red Braised pork belly $25.95 - Very good and tender. Fish fillet in golden soup $28.95 - This was the worse dish, bland flavor Pork and bamboo $22.95 - Only had a bite so can't say much Hakutsuru Excellent Junmai $32, Hot Sake $10, Black Tea $3 I got a copy of the bill and finally can see the names and prices of everything, reflected now in this review. Pricing is pretty expensive here, and for our party of 11, they automatically charged a 20% tip (understandable) but they also charged a 3% kitchen fee. There was no option for us to choose the percentage for tip, or to decline/adjust the kitchen fee. Now I understand why this place is empty on a saturday night around dinner time. If not for the high pricing and the mandatory kitchen fees, this place would've been 4.5 or 5 stars. Our bill was $390, wow!

Limited Street Parking…read more The food made up for the wait time but it was very long. This place was packed, we came in no reservation and the wait time they told us just kept getting longer. We eventually were able to get in, there is a small space to wait with snacks though. Once our table was almost ready the host allowed us to order and once sat it came almost right away. We ordered the la-xi chicken with less spice, this has small crispy chicken pieces and lot of peppers, had to go in and pick out the little pieces. Truthfully wish it was less pepper and more chicken especially $23.95. The mapo tofu was delicious the perfect numbing sensation that I love. A must try dish was the fish fillet with crispy rice. This was $34 but it is perfect for cold day. They bring this dish out pour the soup on top and let it boil until the crispy gets cooked. We got the green beans as well, pretty standard nothing special. We got a little discount as well, I think for a late night special. The entire meal came with tea and the restaurant had calm setting with wooden interior

Disappointing Service & Poor Seating Arrangement…read more Extremely disappointed with our experience here. I made a reservation for 6 people One Month in advance (in fact, today is my birthday) expecting a comfortable dining setup for my group. However, upon arrival, we were squeezed into a table clearly designed for 4 people. When we pointed this out, the staff insisted it was a '6-person table' and refused to move us to the larger tables available, claiming those were reserved for 7-8 people. This is inconsistent and unprofessional, as we have been seated at those larger tables with a group of 6 before. What's the point of making a reservation so far in advance if the restaurant can't provide adequate seating? The lack of flexibility and the dismissive attitude of the staff ruined our evening. For a place like Mountain House, I expected much better service. Will not be coming back anytime soon."

Amazing food, it's easy to miss this place because of the looks but it's simple, clean, and…read moredelicious. Hands down best dumplings and sauce I have ever had. Everything tastes hand made and fresh.

First time at Home Taste. Food was ready when we arrived. Noodles were delicious. Scallion…read morepancakes, tasty, but not the best. Small restaurant with no ambiance. Best for takeout.

Been here twice already! It's actually very good. Like the fried intestine fish a lot. The creamy…read morefish soup is also good. The eel dish is okay -- nothing special, but using the bones for the soul (pay extra) makes a delicious tofu soup dish.

2nd visit for Lunch Special…read more Seafood with mixed vegetables They know how to cook seafood So Good !

Located in the heart of Brighton Center, this restaurant offers jianbing, tang hulu, and beef…read morenoodles. The jianbing ($8 w/o tax) is delightfully satisfying with a crunchy texture and good chew. The stars are the beef noodles ($16.95 w/o tax) and the General Gao's chicken ($12 w/o tax). The beef noodles comes with soft chewy noodles, beef shin meat, and some vegetables. Shockingly, the General Gao's chicken tastes like Panda Express in the best way and comes with vegetable fried rice. Service is friendly and there are two tables for people to dine in.

Beijing Taste is a cozy Asian fusion takeout place on Washington Street in Brighton that offers a…read morevariety of noodle dishes, meat & vegetable dishes, dumplings, small appetizers, Chinese crepes, soy milk, snacks & drinks. This place used to be Happy Garden. There are a couple of booths here and seats near the door to wait for your order. I stopped by later in the evening for some light fare takeout. I ordered the Chinese Crepe with Pork Sausage ($9) and the Takoyaki ($6.50) and it was ready in about 10 minutes. I also snacked on a free Japanese Kit-Kat mini bar while I waited. The savory crepe was made with wheat/grain & eggs and soft and rolled with small sausages (similar to vienna sausages) and topped with corriander. The 6 Takoyaki balls were fried, soft dough mix filled with octopus meat, another good savory snack. If I am hungry next time, I will probably order the Noodles with Soybean Paste with some Fried Dumplings.

Yummy and home style Chinese food. Favorite dishes were A10 Northeastern Style Cold Mung Bean…read moreNoodles, B01 Lamb Skewers, H02 Stir Fried Green Bean, and H03 Fried Chicken Wings!

The food was delicious. The eggplants were sooooo good, they were crispy and flavorful and just…read moremelted in my mouth. The northeastern style noodles were also very good. The noodles were soft and chewy and the peanut sauce complimented them perfectly. The lamb skewers were also cooked to perfection. The service was amazing. All servers are so kind and accommodating. They are so attentive to our needs and are eager to serve. The ambiance is very relaxed and easy going. It appears that everyone working there is enjoying their time and it feels good to be surrounded by people laughing and having a good time.

This place makes good authentic food at a reasonable price point that is not easy to find in…read moreBoston. The place is clearly where the locals go to eat. I had the luo si noodles. I was told by a Taiwanese colleague that the broth can have a strong flavor because river snails are used for the broth. I, however, enjoyed the soup quite a lot for its boldness of flavor. If you are a fan of bamboo shoots, this bowl of soup is for you. The crunch of the roasted peanuts also gives it a nice texture. The noodles were chewy and had a good snap to them. All in all, I liked this place.

It is a recently renovated Chinese restaurant. They have tables where there were booths before. I…read moream trying to figure out what type of restaurant I was at. I asked for moo goo gai pan but it was not on the menu so I settled for shrimp with mixed vegetables. It seemed like the American Chinese food was not on the menu. I thought the prices were a tad bit high for what they offered. The prices were about 10.00 more than before. Tables do not justify the price increase. They served me water when I sat down and made sure my glass was full I would not return. I

Trying to drive out of Boston to save on parking, saw this place recommended by Yelp. Food was very…read moreauthentic and the owner is a very nice lady! This place is also kids friendly! We are able to order different food for kids and enjoy an authentic sichuan cuisine ourselves too. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some authentic sichuan food! It's very yummy and price is not bad at all!

Shrimp wonton soup: smelled and tasted off (e.g. past expiration), guessing it's just been reheated…read moreor from yesterday Dan Dan noodles: mentioned they were cold on the phone (and not on the menu), which was fine, but they were bland, very oily and not very appetizing Chicken lo mein: fine, less oily than the Dan Dan noodles, but nothing to write home about DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!! Disappointing!