Perhaps it's been too long since I've had good Chinese food, but this is the first time I've found…read moreSichuan cuisine to be this delicious... This is the closest I've had to modern Chinese cuisine in Boston so far. Swing Pork Belly 晾衣白肉: My first time trying Lizhuang pork belly, I'd heard so much about it! The pork belly was sliced ​​very thinly, chilled to perfection, and served with refreshing cucumber slices--not greasy at all. The minced fresh garlic was a bit too spicy for me, but the chili oil was very fragrant, making it very flavorful overall. Yibin Style Ran Noodles 宜賓燃麵: Another first time trying this, how could noodles be so delicious... The alkaline noodles were thin and firm, with a great texture; the flavor was oily, savory, and slightly spicy, with a delightful sweet aftertaste--fragrant but not greasy. The cucumber shreds added to the overall refreshing taste. Green Pepper Mao Xue Wang 青一色毛血旺: My first time trying Maoxuewang with green peppers, and it was surprisingly fresh and clean, with a medicinal aroma. The spiciness was only mild, and it wasn't oily at all. The ingredients were good: the pig's blood and konjac were smooth and chewy, the pork aorta was crisp and springy, the celtuce were crisp, and the eel shreds were chewy and crunchy--a very rich selection. Spicy Frog Lover 舌尖上的蛙跳: Relatively average. It had the classic Sichuan boiling flavor, but the broth was almost like it had been thickened with cornstarch; the frog meat was a bit firm, not tender; and the pickled vegetables were too acidic.

Mountain House was a solid Sichuan meal. We ordered the sliced beef and tripe in chili oil, Sichuan…read moreboiled beef, and Chongqing style spicy chicken. Everything came out flavorful, spicy, and packed with that numbing Sichuan peppercorn kick. The spicy chicken was probably my favorite crispy, well seasoned, and loaded with dried chilies. The boiled beef had a rich, spicy broth and was great with rice. The beef and tripe appetizer was also really good and had a nice balance of chili oil, sesame, peanuts, and that signature mala flavor. Portions were generous and the food definitely delivered if you're looking for authentic, bold Sichuan flavors. Overall, a very good meal and somewhere I'd come back to.

This past weekend I saw a free delivery special from Door Dash so decided to give this place a…read moreshot. I had just tried Boston Soup Dumpling and wanted to see how the two compared. I was shocked by the price for the soup dumplings...until they arrived. $12 is great until you realize they're bite size. I'm also not sure if it was because I got them delivered, but they were rlly lacking soup. They were frankly a bit dry. The entire order didn't come with any sauces either so I had to use what I had at home. The chili pork dumplings made up for the soup ones. Super solid. They have their dough down to a science. Some of the best I've had. I am not sure I'd order from here again, gonna stick with Boston Soup Dumpling for time being!

in my opinion this is a great spot for sichuan food (i am surprised by the negative reviews). BOS…read morehas a minimalist aesthetic and a large menu of options. We got the wontons, dan dan noodles, and i believe a sezchuan pork noodle dish. The wontons were fantastic, the pork was so well seasoned, the casing was soft, and the sezchuan was delicious and the perfect amount of spicy. I wasn't sure abotu the dan dan based on appearance being just the meat and noodles but the meat was seasoned very well, so it was super flavorful. The noodles were bouncy, and the sauce gave you the classic numb! The last noodle dish we got was good, not super memorable. Service was fast!

Food was goooood, especially given Boston's food scene. Everyone at the table enjoyed every dish,…read moreand this place is a great bang for your buck. The portions were also fairly large, which was a big reason I rated it so highly. The dan dan noodles were really flavorful, and the pork was . Easily one of my favorite dishes. The beef with green peppers had the perfect spice level. The beef was tender and well-seasoned, the peppers were cooked nicely, and the two flavors complemented each other really well. You also can't go wrong with the stir-fried green beans and eggplant. Both were cooked and seasoned well, and this was another favorite. The small Szechuan dry pot was pretty good too. We chose beef, lotus root, cabbage, and cauliflower. It wasn't overly oily, and I really liked all the vegetables. The beef was just okay, but we had already ordered beef in another dish, so we probably should've chosen a different meat for more variety. Overall, the food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the prices felt very reasonable. Definitely a solid option for sharing a bunch of dishes with a group.

I came here today with my friend and she recommended it highly. We took our toddlers who are 3 and…read moreeven they weren't picky and loved the beef skewers. We got dumplings, pork belly skewers,beef skewers and a spicy chicken plate with red hot peppers. I didn't have a favorite because it was all delicious!! Service was very good and attentive

Spicy sour broth the golden broth is our favorite. Service…read morehas been fine! Our server this last time was very kind! We usually order: Small combo golden spicy sour broth - 1lb. Beef + fish - bean curd skin + spam - fried milk curd + spicy chicken (cold) or crispy pork belly This is definitely enough for 2 of us, probably 3 people even depending on how big of an eater group you have! Everything came out quickly, i enjoy the broth a lot, it's not overly spicy and the sour tang is yummy. The beef is super tender, we usually bring the beef to the top so it doesn't end up overcooking while being in there. Feels like a good portion. The sides you add to it are also dumped in there pretty hefty. The crispy pork was alright, it would be nice if a bit crispier, ours didn't have that crunch when initially biting into it. Maybe not the way it's supposed to be but for me anyways. The milk curd was good to me, light flaky crispy. The lady loves the cold spicy chicken dish, that's almost a meal in itself. Will be back!

B2J Tasty Pot is so good, I ended up coming here two nights in a row for dinner!…read more My first visit here, we ordered a combo for 2. This comes with a small pot with 1 lb of your choice of broth & protein (fish, beef, or both), 2 add-ons to your pot, 2 appetizer sides, and 2 bowls of rice. We did: - fish and beef with signature spicy sour broth (mild spicy) - 2 add ons: bean curd sticks + spam - 2 sides: spiced chicken w/ chili sauce & house made fried milk custard The combos are such a good deal! If you order a small pot of fish & beef on its own, it's $39.99. For $26 more, you get 2 add ons, 2 sides, & 2 bowls of rice. BUT I guess if you're not too hungry, you could totally get away with ordering just the pot! We typically order appetizer dishes whenever we go out to eat & had planned to get some sides anyways, so the combo deal worked in our favor. With that being said, i think next time we come, we could totally do the small pot with 1 side = $50. Honestly, it did end up being way more food than we could finish & we had leftovers to take back with us. For my second visit, we were a party of 5 and decided to get the combo for 3! This includes a medium pot (1.5lb protein of choice), 3 add-ons, and 3 side dishes. This was the perfect amount of food for us. I think if we had done the combo for 4, it would've been way too much. I'd say, the combos are great but totally not necessary. Only go for it if you actually see some appetizers & add-ons you'd like. The spiced chicken is my favorite side/appetizer! It is served cold & is decently spicy. Both visits, I opted for the same broth & protein: fish + beef. Fish & beef were cooked perfectly. I liked that the beef was soft & not hard to chew. The mild spicy broth is spicy but not too spicy where you'd need to take a break in between or need a beverage. I liked that the spice did not take away from the flavor. Service was great! The staff that helped us were all super kind and helpful. Well air conditioned & we found the restaurant to be very clean. Would totally come back again.

I returned here with another work colleague. Service was consistent with my previous visit. We…read moreordered Sichuan beef noodle soup, Chengdu Soy bean paste noodle, stir fried cauliflower, and Sichuan Spicy chicken. Our food was delicious, 10/10 highly recommended!!!

It has become my go-to spot in the Allston and Brighton area for authentic Chinese food and quick…read moreservice. I especially enjoyed their winter specials, like the Lamb Brisket Pot, Chengdu Mini Pot, and Sichuan Signature Stew. Hotpot-style dishes are incredibly satisfying during the winter. The restaurant is located at the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Brighton Ave, with limited parking available. Finding a parking spot or a table can be challenging during peak hours.

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!

The food here is excellent!! Everything we got was very yummy…read more We ordered: - twice cooked pork (has more oil but very tasty) - fish with chili (comes with lots of vermicelli at the bottom) - garlic pea shoots - beef appetizer - cumin lamb Would want to go back and try more! The service is great too.

We came here for a gathering with friends. A few of them had been here before, but it was our first…read moretime. We arrived around 6 PM on a Saturday and it was pretty busy, but having a reservation allowed us to skip the wait. The restaurant is fairly small, but the service was decent. The food came out hot and fresh, but taste-wise, it was just okay. We recently moved from Seattle and had pretty high expectations for the food scene in Boston, so this one was a little disappointing. For the price, the portions felt pretty small and the overall value just wasn't there for us. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. Probably won't be back.

So happy I finally got to come back here after all these years! I grew up eating here when they…read morewere still in Rowland Heights, so coming back brought back so much nostalgia. The best part is that the food still tastes exactly how I remember it -- some things really never change! I got the ground pork rice and chicken cutlet rice, and both were just as delicious as I remembered. Of course, I also had to get the milk tea, and it seriously still tastes the same as it did 10+ years ago. That first sip instantly brought me back to my childhood. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and had a really nice vibe. It made the whole experience even better, especially being back at a place that has so much sentimental value for me. It's always special when a place you grew up eating at can maintain the same taste and quality after all these years. Definitely a nostalgic favorite for me and somewhere I'll keep coming back to!

Small place but serves a decent amount of food. Customer service was great. The staff were…read moreattentive and even bagged my leftovers for to-go. I was kind of disappointed with the spicy wonton noodles, hence why I rate it 3/5 stars. The spicy wonton noodles wasn't spicy enough, or even at all. I don't have a high spice tolerance and even then I barely felt a kick. The lack of spiciness made the dish a bit bland overall. The popcorn chicken was good. Crispy. Tasty. I should've just gotten this with rice.

We got the rice bowl with tomato, egg, broccoli, and pork belly. It was really good - really hit…read morethe spot! We also got two batches of soup dumplings - the original pork and rainbow one. They were super juicy and hot when we got them. They have some high tops and regular tables. The people there were super nice! You order through your phone there. The service was very quick! I'd come again!

Finally tried Boston Soup Dumplings and came hungry because there was WAY too much I wanted to try…read more Braised beef noodle soup -- rich, comforting & flavorful Rainbow soup dumplings -- juicy, flavorful, and delivious Crystal shrimp dumplings -- satisfied our dimsum cravings Pork dumplings in Chengdu Zhong sauce -- that sauce was crazyyy!! Nutty, garlicy, slightly spiced up Wonton chicken soup -- cozy and peppery Kawaii steamed baos -- filled with choco-red bean, mung bean, & taro TOO good you have to try it!

Visited plenty of times still great tasting clay pot varieties I only took a picture of the one we…read moredidn't start yet but the other two we ordered was demolished quickly Pictured is the Unagi/Beef clay pot as always off the chart delicious Other two that did not make the pictures are the Minced Beef,Peas,Eggs and the third was Fish filet seasoned perfect in the clay pot. We also had the salt and pepper chicken wings ,pan fried dumplings,sautéed pea pod stems with garlic,and salt and pepper calamari. Also for drinks iced lemon tea all delicious and if haven't tried it's your loss. Missing out on a great neighborhood spot. Very great service as always too.

Went in with my parents and we had a couple of noodle based dishes, beef coriander rice noodle and…read morebeef chow foon. I also ordered a medium clay pot duck dish. Our favorites were the noodle dishes; the priciest dish we ordered was the medium sized salt cured clay pot duck dish was mostly rice, and there was also bone with the duck, making it tricky to trust the crusty rice was crusty rice and not duck bone with each bite. Service was excellent, would go back again. The ability to order off the QR code to see pictures associated with what you are ordering is also a plus! Menu in Chinese and English is another plus - especially those of us with family who are more fluent in Chinese than English.