We got the rice bowl with tomato, egg, broccoli, and pork belly. It was really good - really hit the 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! read more

Boston Soup Dumplings - Tomato & Egg Rice Bowl 番茄鸡蛋盖浇饭 - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came to eat dumplings with friends from Sichuan, Guangxi, Hunan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey. It was so spicy! As a Cantonese, I was ready to die for my friends. Bobo Chicken in Green Pepper Oil藤味缽缽雞: The best dish of the meal. The broth was very refreshing, mainly savory, umami, and fragrant, with only a slight numbing spiciness. It was also served cool, making it very appetizing. The chicken was thick and tender, and the other vegetables were fresh and flavorful. Mouthwatering Chicken in Chili Sauce口水雞: The only dish I ordered, and it's my favorite among Sichuan dishes. Very satisfying. The chicken was tender, and the chili oil was fragrant but not spicy. Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings with Crab Meat蟹粉小籠包, Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings豬肉小籠包: Like Fuchunju富春居, the soup dumplings had a slightly dry and hard skin, not as good as Zoe's風味亭. However, the soup was rich, the filling was tender, and the seasoning was umami, so it was still very good. It even came with ginger slices, which was a thoughtful touch! Pork Dumplings in Chengdu Zhong Sauce鍾水餃: I'd forgotten the Zhong Dumplings I had in Chengdu ten years ago, but I really liked these. The rich, sweet aroma of brown sugar was incredibly appealing. Shanghai Vegetable and Pork Wonton Soup上海菜肉大餛飩: The broth was light and flavorful, the meat filling firm and plump, with a satisfyingly coarse texture and a rich meaty aroma. A pleasant surprise. Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles四川擔擔麵: The first bite was good, the sesame sauce was very fragrant. But it got spicier and spicier, and eventually I couldn't stand it anymore... Chinese Wood Ear Mushroom Salad涼拌木耳: Bland and tasteless. Steamed Crystal Shrimp Dumplings水晶蝦餃: My friend ordered these. Extremely poor quality frozen products, the skin was mushy and the filling was soft--complete garbage. read more

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Has a pretty opening seating arrangement and wasn't too busy. There was only one waiter but it was a little difficult to get his attention even when we're paying. We only ordered the soup dumplings so not sure how the other dishes are. The soup dumplings were okay, wish they had more soup in it, it was more dry than should've been. Nothing too special but not out of this world. I didn't try the other food items so maybe those have something more to them but considering the name, I would expect the dumplings would be the star. read more

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Tasty food, particularly the scallion pancakes. Fun casual atmosphere, courteous service

Nice Chinese restaurant. I got the Braised Pork Rice Bowl and the Crispy Scallion Pancake. The Braised Pork Rice Bowl was a no-frills rice plate. It had tasty, mostly tender pieces of braised pork, broccoli, and pickled radishes. The Crispy Scallion Pancake was definitely crispy, but tasted store-bought (a slight artificial MSG flavor). Will have to come back to try their noodles! read more

Boston Soup Dumplings - Menu (1/2) as of 4/8/26 - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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What a delicious spread. Super friendly staff. Easy ordering system -- each table has a QR code and you order on your phone and the food gets brought out to your table. It took about 15 minutes for us to get our food. What we ordered: ** Beef Noodles. SO good. My favorite meal of the day. The beef ripped apart effortlessly. The broth?! So good. I took the leftovers home and heated them up the next day. This meal was equally as good since the noodles and beef were soaking in the broth overnight. ** Vegetable & Pork Wonton soup. It's a close call. This almost tied for first as my favorite dish. This came with 8 massive dumplings in a hot and flavorful broth. I highly suggest adding chili to the broth. We did it and it added a nice kick to every bite while also boosting the flavors. ** Steamed pork soup dumplings. Also delicious. It came with 6 which was plenty to share between me and my friend. No complaints. The portions are massive, the prices are reasonable, and the flavors are out of this world. read more

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Simple ordering system (using your phone and a QR code). Food comes quickly. The Wuhan noodles is mildly spicy and not too nutty compared to Dan Dan noodles. A nice mild nutty taste with a mild heat. Definitely recommend to mix the noodles with the sauce. The braised pork with rice is yummy too. The celery and peanut salad is refreshing to eat. The soup dumplings were bit of a miss. A few pieces were already broken so there was little broth in the dumplings. read more

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This was a quick and easy lunch stop. The store has a cozy, warm vibe, especially at the bar area where we sat to get some extra sun. We used the QR code to order - the wood ear appetizer, the wonton soup, and the pork soup dumplings. Everything came out quick! The wood ear was crisp and cold, with a nice vinegar base. The wontons (8) were large in size but the filling and soup flavor were underwhelming. The soup dumplings (6) were also very large. They were delicious, with a juicy filling and plenty of soup. read more

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Solid spot in Allston for noodles and soup dumplings. The soup dumplings are pretty large and had a good amount of soup. I also enjoyed the Chongqing noodles which came in a savory/ spicy sauce with minced pork and bok choy and the Guilin rice noodles which comes with pork belly, a tea egg, and bok choy. You order through a QR code and the food arrives quickly. Portions are generous and good value for the price! Will definitely be back for a quick meal. read more

Eureka! Found another soup dumpling spot, in Allston ;) Soup dumplings have been an obsession of mine for as long as I can remember & I am always looking for the next best place for XLBs. Boston Soup Dumplings is located in Allston, right next to the BonChon. There was no wait for a table and ordering was rather easy! There's a QR Code at each table & it brings you to their ChowBus menu link, where you can order directly from the link and kitchen starts prepping the food once you put your order in. We decided to try two dishes: -crab meat & pork xiao long bao/soup dumplings -green chili oil wontons The chili oil wontons were yummy, and my favorite of the two dishes we ordered. Flavorful and wontons tasted fresh. The soup dumplings were just all right. They don't skimp on the filling, however, because they give more filling compared to most other places, of course their XLB skin is made thicker to prevent leaking. Wasn't a fan of the thick dumpling skin. Overall, the place is not bad, but I enjoyed other spots around more... I felt that our meal here was very mediocre. We only ordered two items to start just to see how we'd like it and we did end up going to find food elsewhere. Their items also seem to be a little pricier compared to other options in the area and Boston in general, though the XLBs were bigger than I thought they were gonna be. read more

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Absolutely delicious and a great value!! I was completely impressed by how flavorful their food was. I'm not sure of the names of the dishes we got but both were outstanding! The service was great. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and very well kept. This was my first time here so ordering from the Scan code thingy seemed odd but it worked well. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. I'm extremely impressed by this place and will be back. This place is 5 stars due to the very fair prices and outstanding quality food! DElish! read more

Boston Soup Dumplings - Absolutely delicious... I forgot it's name... - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute spot we decided to try while running in the rain because my goodness it was a STORM that day. Just popped in to wait out some of the rain before having to trek down the street to our car infront of heytea haha. We grabbed the spicy green pepper wontons and i personally enjoyed this light dish. It definitely had a nice kick and i felt it in my gut within the hour haha! Wontons we are told made fresh in house daily. We also went for the XLB pork and crabmeat filling. The broth was flavorful, there was ample filling! Thanks for that. The wrap itself is thicker, probably helps accommodate the filling without ripping and letting all the soup just leak out! Pricing felt a bit high, but with inflation and our world today, guess it's not too far fetched. They have QR codes to order, sign up for membership and get 5% cash back when you checkout. Cute spot will have to try some main dishes another day! read more

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I stumbled onto Boston Soup Dumplings when my choice restaurant in Allston was closed. And boy, am I glad I decided to go here! Pleasantly surprised with the restaurant, which is small, yet warm and comforting and very clean. The service is quick and efficient. We ordered the steamed pork soup dumplings and the wonton noodle soup - listed as two of their most popular items on the menu. The dumplings were delicious and the noodle soup was filling, with a very yummy broth. The braised pork rice bowl came with a generous portion of rice and an egg at the side. I had a great experience and will definitely go back again. read more

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I came here craving soup dumplings and ordered their crab meat soup dumplings. I wasn't into these as I didn't find any crab roe in the dumpling itself. They were just at the top like decor and didn't add enough of the seafood flavor I'm used to/looking for. It also looked a bit artificial. However, service was quick and efficient so if you're in a rush this would make a quick bite spot. read more

Boston Soup Dumplings - Crab meat soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very ideal place to come when it is freezing out! I got the wonton noodle soup, the pork soup, dumplings, the spicy beef baos, beef braised noodles. The place was empty, so Service was quite attentive considering it was QR code ordering. The place was nicely clean. I really enjoyed my wonton noodle soup and braised beef soup. The baos were nice and fluffy, but the beef was rather dry overcooked, plain and no flavor, and the spiciness is just the spicy chili sauce that you put in the baos with some shredded onions and thin cucumbers. It was a little bit underwhelming. The pork soup dumplings were OK. They had an aftertaste to it, and it came with some vinegar sauce and ginger, which neutralized it. It tasted like It was previously frozen. It wasn't the best that I've had to be honest. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and I will definitely come back here again to try some other things. read more

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Boston Soup Dumplings was okay. I didn't find anything particularly spectacular. The presentation is nice, but it felt like something was missing--maybe because I'm used to other Asian cuisines with more distinctive flavors, like ramen. If I'm in the neighborhood, I'd consider visiting, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. The place is decent, clean, and has seating, so it's a comfortable spot. For a 3.75-star rating, the service is great, and the food quality is good, but there's just something I can't quite put into words that makes it feel a bit underwhelming. read more

Food: nice food. The noodle soups were great, very nice flavors. Beef was truly beefy. Duck was light and enjoyable. The spicy wontons were more like a wonton soup, lots of soup. I enjoyed the numbing type spice coming from them. It wasn't excessively numbing and had a nice fragrant smell. Service: food came fast and easy. They use QR codes to order for the table. Not an issue for me but some people don't like those. Ambiance: clean aesthetic, clean, and not complicated. It's a nice place during the day for a good lunch. Parking: finding parking will be tough anywhere in this area. I park at the public lot next to Blanchards but it may be full depending on the time. If you're anywhere near dinner time, it will be tough. read more

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The dumplings are simply amazing! Food comes out quickly, and is always delicious. Scallion pancakes are a favorite here. The service is quick once you order online, but the dinging of the orders adding into their system drove me slightly nuts. Small space yet enough room between parties to feel comfortable. read more

This restaurant was clean, fast seating. You order using a QR code on the table. We ordered: soup dumplings, Mala dumplings, duck noodle soup, dandan noodles, and chongqing noodles! Everything was delicious, and the pricing was not bad at all. The food came out fast as well. The soup dumplings were a good size and the skin wasn't too thick or thin. 10/10 would definitely come back!! read more

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Braised Beef Noodle Soup 6/10 Wuhan Hot-Dry Noodles w.sesame paste 6/10 Pork Dumplings in Chengdu Style Zhong Sauce 5/10 Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings w.crab meat 6/10 ~ First Impressions~ The restaurant itself felt very minimal and tight. Nothing in particular stood out but the food was good and the staff and service were attentive and quick. ~The Food~ The food wasn't spectacular, but it tasted pretty good. Came here on a Sunday afternoon with a group of friends and order some dumplings and noodle dishes. The dumplings were nice and juicy although the texture of the skin felt a bit too wrinkly for my liking. The braised noodle soup was a good pick me up, felt a slight bit bland though. the pork dumpling sauce was light but nothing that stood out to me. Overall felt like a pretty normal meal to catch up with friends and enjoy some company. ~The Logistics~ There is some street parking but that particular area is hard to find parking consistently. Down the street there's a public parking lot that I usually like to park at and walk. It's only about 3 min walk. Lots of other restaurants in this area as well to check out for dessert or drinks after the meal! read more

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There are so many Wonderful restaurants in the Allston area it Can be hard to choose. Luckily, I had expert guidance; my daughter lives down the street and she dines here regularly. We were seated immediately and welcomed in. Her advice was to start with the steamed dumplings filled with pork, in a sesame soy sauce. They arrived hot and delicious. Next we ordered soup dumplings, a new experience for me. These are noodle pouches filled with meat and... soup! I needed a lesson on how to eat these. As warned, my first bite resulted in a small soup projectile as my chop stick pierced the outer dumpling shell. Everyone laughed and other than a messy presentation, the result was a delicious new experience! Next we ordered our meal. I had the crisped pork belly over gluten free noodles with peanuts and jalapeños which were surprisingly hot. You know I am enjoying my food when the sweat forms on my brow and I need to blow my nose! Wow, it was a unique and wonderful combination of flavors and texture. My daughter had a beef noodle bowl with a unique and delightful flavor profile, and she loved it. There is a refrigerated case in the rear with unique beverages. I had the herbal tea and while flavorful, was too sweet for my taste. We ended our visit feeling well fed and satisfied, a perfect start to a great evening! read more

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The scan menu I hate as must scroll phone vs Seeing their entire limited menu on a simple 2 sided piece of paper. Nice touch bringing a pitcher of water. Ordered scallion pancake... awful With just few scallions and more like a crepe ... worst ever had and price a rip Off . The pork won ton soup was very good, nice fresh won tons, broth ok , but needed more flavor. Sorry to say ... better options in that area. read more

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Soup dumplings are great but they also have an interesting menu with a great selection of dry noodles, noodle soups and various dumplings. The Chongqing noodles with yellow peas and pork is probably my favorite thing here. Service was fast and friendly. Casual spot for some great food and maybe some new things to try. read more

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Excellent soup dumplings, perfect for a blisteringly cold night! We tried to get into Mountain House and was quoted a 1.5 hour wait; walked a few steps over to BSD and only had to wait 10 minutes. Just a note - we came at around 7pm and the place was jam-packed with people waiting by the door. By 7:30, we were only a few tables left after the dinner bum-rush had cleared. So next time I'm in the mood for dumplings, I'd definitely come near the later end. Service was quick but friendly. You order by scanning a QR code. I liked how you can modify the spice level of every dish and request, for instance, no scallions or extra. Everything comes out to the table freshly prepared. We ordered: 1. Crunchy garlic cucumbers: This made my breath stink to high heaven for the rest of the night but for anyone who loves garlic, this is for you. 2. Wood ear mushrooms: I love the texture of wood-ear but the sauce they were doused in was a bit too vinegary and spicy. One of the few dishes we didn't lick clean. 3. The Wuhan dry-heat noodles and the Beijing soy bean noodles. Loved both of these, would definitely get again. The Beijing noodles had a great nutty dark sauce on the bottom, but the bowl was a little too small for mixing. 4. The pork and crab/pork dumplings. Not the best iterations I've consumed but pretty good. The wrapper was a little thick for my taste but the broth was very tasty and it was nicely structured so you could eat it without scalding your tongue. Also, for anyone looking for solo dining, there's a row of stools along the window where you can slurp your dumplings in piece. PARKING: Street parking impossible along this stretch but if you head down one street to Commonwealth, there is metered parking that's free after 6pm on Saturdays. read more

Boston Soup Dumplings - Wuhan hot dry noodles with sesame paste - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I prefer soup dumplings with a thinner wrapper, such as those at Kung fu Kitchen, If I recall correctly.

We road by and saw their sign and decided to stop. We were not disappointed. Authentic flavor of our dish stands out the most. We enjoyed the view of the street and the friendly welcoming atmosphere. I wish that the drink selection was better but the food is excellent. read more

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The soup dumplings here are delicious and a little sweet. The other menu items I tried were good, but not outstanding. The service was good, and the ambiance is very different from the old location in Chinatown. It is very modern inside. read more

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I was drawn in by the Roast Duck Noodle Soup - when I saw it, I knew that would be dinner for the night! Walking into Boston Soup Dumplings on Friday night, the restaurant was pretty full. The whole interior is made up of tables for seating. You have to order using a QR code, which probably makes the food come out faster. Of course I ordered the soup but I was slightly disappointed. The broth didn't have that much flavor and the duck was mostly bone. To be fair, it did mention on the menu that the broth wasn't spicy. I noted that and added some chili oil which definitely kicked it up a notch. The meat that was on the duck was beautifully seasoned - downright delicious! But there was so little of it, I found myself searching through the bone/skin/fat pieces trying to find more meat. Not sure if it was just my bowl or that's the way its served. Overall, it was a good experience and I know they're known for heir dumplings, so maybe I'll try that next time! read more

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Pretty good food! I was excited for their soup dumplings since it's in the name but I was very underwhelmed. But I came back and ordered other noodle and soup dishes and those were so good! The wonton in chili was my favorite. 4/5 (wicked flavorful) Then braised beef noodle soup. 4/5 (beef was tender, and the soup was soothing for the cold weather) Then the pork Intestine Noodle 3/5 (honestly the smell just bothered me a little too much to enjoy it fully. But the taste was very good!) The restaurant is very efficient with their QR code scan to order method. Good comes out very fast and the servers are so sweet! read more

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This place is extremely popular so I'm glad that they take reservations. I came here in a group of 5 for lunch on a weekend. We ordered 6 dishes using the QR code at the table, and all the dishes came out pretty quickly. The wood ear mushroom salad ($9) was quite simple: it came with a few pieces of cilantro but mostly featured soft wood ear with a vinegar-based sauce. We got the steamed pork soup dumplings ($14) and the pork and crab soup dumplings ($16). If you plan to get soup dumplings I recommend getting the original soup dumplings because I didn't really taste a lot of crab in the soup dumplings with crab. Overall I thought the soup dumplings were decent. They were packed with meat and quite soupy inside. The meat was a little too sweet for my liking and I felt that the dumpling skin was too tacky/sticky, but for soup dumplings in Boston these are probably the best. I really liked the Chengdu cold noodles ($12) which came in a garlicky, peanut-based sauce. The noodles were thick, chewy, and clung to the sauces well. The Wuhan hot-dry noodles with sesame paste ($12) were a similar concept to the Chengdu cold noodles but I didn't like them as much. Maybe they weren't garlicky enough? We also got the beef noodles ($17) which had a really beefy, umami broth. Unfortunately the noodles came with a very tiny portion of beef. While ordering you can choose between original (mild) spicy, more spicy, or no spice. We got original spicy for all the dishes and they basically weren't spicy at all so I would recommend getting the dishes more spicy if you are looking for spice. The chili oil at the table didn't pack much spice or flavor. This is one of the better Chinese restaurants I've been to in the Allston area. read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening for dinner and the place wasn't too busy so we luckily got a swat quickly. The inside felt relatively clean and welll lit, although the table was a bit sticky so it was a little less than ideal. The menu had a good mix of dumplings, wonton, and then noodle dishes. A quick scan around showed a majority of people getting noodle dishes so we got some as well which weren't too had as well as some dumplings to share. The food came out staggered so one of us got our entree a lit quicker than the other. The dumplings and wontons were okay - decent quality, but very overpriced in my opinion. The noodles were all right - not a bad portion size and I got the black bean mix one and was advised the sauce was very salty so to add it sparingly. The advice was helpful to not overload on flavor as yeah, it was a bit saltier than what I'm used to. Overall, I'm glad I tried this spot, but I probably wouldn't come back unless someone else wanted to try it. A little too expensive for the soup dumplings unfortunately, but the noodles were decent and the wontons had really solid flavor. read more

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We were in search of soup dumplings in Boston and heard of this place. Given that "soup dumplings" is in their name, we were hopeful they would be good. I was somewhat disappointed with the soup dumplings. They were very large but very doughy. There was a decent amount of soup but it lacked flavor. The scallion pancakes and noodle soup with ground pork were pretty good. The shrimp dumplings were ok too. You can order by scanning the QR code on the table and leave a google review by tapping the NFC tag on the table. The food came out pretty quickly after ordering. read more

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Boston Soup Dumplings is a Chinese restaurant located at 113 Brighton Ave, in Allston Brighton, MA. If you know this area of Brighton, parking is scarce so be prepared to walk a distance if you are lucky enough to find parking. We were fortunate to grab street parking steps away from the restaurant. The restaurant interior of the restaurant is bright and modern, very minimalist in decor. The staff politely greeted my family and seated us promptly. We came on a weekday night around dinner time and there were about three other parties seated before us. There are QR codes on the table for east ordering. You can order straight from your phone and the dishes are promptly brought out. I believe we received all of our items within 15 minutes, with the soup dumplings coming out last. The highlight of the menu is definitely the pork and crab soup dumplings. The most amazing soup dumplings I have tried! The skin on the outside is thin as it s should be and there is plenty of delicious broth while the meatball inside tasted fluffy as a cloud. The regular sized spoons were way too small, so I suggest using the noodle soup spoon that comes with noodle dishes or ask for larger spoons. The regular pork soup dumplings were delicious too but the crab and pork ones were my favorite. Add a little vinegar soy sauce and ginger and perfection! The slices of beef and ox tongue in chili oil is delicious as well if you are into organ meats and can handle chili oil and the numbing taste of peppercorn. The organ meats include sliced honeycomb tripe, beef shank, and ox tongue. I would order this again. My husband ordered the roasted duck noodle soup while I ordered the minced pork noodle soup. His broth was light in flavor while my broth was richer and heavier with oil. The noodle portion in my noodle soup was generous, more than I could eat. I would try something else next time though. The iced jelly dessert came out way too soon and I would have liked it served chilled. I wished it was just a tad sweeter. It is less sweet than expected. Not all a bad thing. I recommend ordering it toward the end of your meal since everything comes out all at once when you submit your order. Two unique drinks worth trying is the plum drink and the yogurt drink. I'll definitely be back and will be recommending this place in the future for their soup dumplings to family and friends. I have found my new favorite soup dumpling spot. read more

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I've been coming here since 2023. Always met with a warm welcome! I especially love ordering the Wuhan hot-dry noodles with sesame paste. It's a simple, but delicious noodle dish consisting of carrots, green onions, chili oil, and what I believe to be pickled green beans? The sauce is nutty and rich, kinda reminds me of Vietnamese peanut sauce. The sauce is at the bottom, so you have to mix it up to get it spread evenly. I also recommend getting the cucumber salad as a palate cleanser! To order, you have to scan the QR code on the table with your phone's camera, though they also do have physical menus. read more

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Lots of good food here, mostly spicy / mala. Surprisingly busy on a weeknight, but that's great for such a new restaurant! Street parking available. Very delicious: Wonton in spicy oil Noodle in meat sauce Soup dumplings Definitely would come back. read more

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It is a small clean place tucked away in Allston. It was a small place but there were ample seating and packed even on Thursday evening.I didn't realize it existed until a few weeks ago while on the hunt for soup dumplings. We had braised beef noodle soup which hits the mark, soup dumplings that are juicy and big, and sichuan pepper meat sauce noodles which is a dry noodle dish in the meat sauce. The meat sauce was flavorful but I find it on the salty side. All the portions were big. Service was good as well and fast. Our food came quick. Overall a great place - will come back again to try more noodle dishes. read more

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Alright. I've now eaten here 5 times. And each time I'm so happy. Although this place has good noodles, it has EXCELLENT dumplings. My favorites are both kinds of soup dumpling, the Chengdu style pork dumplings (comes w an addictive sweetish chili sauce), & the green pepper oil wontons (aka red oil wontons at most other places). Also very good choices are the steamed shrimp dumplings (a dim sum fave, and very juicy and tender here), the Shanghai wonton soup (so clean and flavorful), and the duck soup (haven't tried all the noodle soups yet because this one is so good we can't help ourselves from ordering it every time!). This has become a regular restaurant in our rotation and I find myself craving items from their menu all the time. The service is always good and fast and I like the ability to order quickly from the QR codes without having to log into Toast. A 5 star Boston Chinese restaurant, definitely. read more

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In my experience, a name like "Boston Soup Dumplings" either means the food will be super authentic or super whitewashed - fortunately, I am happy to report that in this case it is the former! However, I will note that the name is still a bit of a misnomer, because only 2 of the many items on their menus are, in fact, the eponymous soup dumplings. My friend and I came for lunch on a Friday - it was a bit busy but fortunately there were still a few tables open for us. The interior is very cleanly minimalist, and one random feature my friend and I really liked was the aesthetic of the tableware, both in colour and consistency. We started with an order of the beef noodle soup - this was perhaps the best beef noodle soup I have had in Boston yet (I say 'perhaps' to give myself some wiggle room, but I have pondered for a few days and I cannot think of anything better so far). The soup was rich and filling, the noodles perfectly cooked, and the pieces of beef/tendon were tender, juicy, and practically dripping with flavour. The biggest issue was that the proportion of soup to noodle was very off, and by the end of the dish it felt like we were eating dry noodles or dipping noodles or something. Next we had an order of the pork xiaolongbao, which was also fantastic. The skins were thin and evidently carefully wrapped, and the fillings were really yummy - fresh, with a generous and delicious amount of soup in each. Finally, we had the Sichuan pepper meat sauce noodles. I really liked the contrast in terms of spiciness between this and our other dishes. The noodles were chewy and tasty, and the meat was cooked and flavoured very nicely. The cherry on top was how wonderful the prices were for this - it came out to $50 for the two of us (and we both took home a bit of leftovers to snack on later). Especially ~in today's economy~ I think this is such great value with a meal as filling and satisfying as this. I literally have already planned what I'm going to order the next time I come, which I hope isn't too long from now! read more

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I stopped by Boston Soup Dumplings on Brighton Ave for dinner recently. This place used to be Blue Asia Cafe. The dining area is very cozy with tables and also seating along the front window. The place was very busy on a Saturday night with short waits to be seated. I was seated along the front window, where most single diners are seated. The menu offers a variety of soup dumplings, dumplings, noodle soups, noodle & rice dishes, Chinese appetizers and dessert. The prices are moderate. I ordered the Steamed Pork Dumplings (8) in Chengdu sauce ($13 plus tax) and the Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($15 plus tax). The soup came out quickly which was served with firm noodles in a very salty beef broth (not very hot) with greens and pieces of beef, but mostly chewy fat. The steamed pork dumplings came out next which were small and filled with ground pork and cabbage in a spicy sauce with chili and sesame seeds. I finished my food quickly and they promptly brought over the check, cleared dishes and cashed out. Overall, it was pretty okay here for a quick dinner read more

Boston Soup Dumplings - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Incredibly juicy soup dumplings and rich braised beef noodle soup are two things I am always craving in the winter. I can tell Boston Soup Dumpling will be of those places that is busy from day one and stays busy. Currently open from 11:30am to 2pm and 4pm-8:45pm every day. There are a lot of small tables shoved into this space including bar seats, and still there was a line the entire time I was there during lunchtime on a Saturday. Of course, you have to get the soup dumplings, but the beef noodle soup is so good too. My friend got the Wuhan dry noodle upon recommendation, but found it a little extra dry for her tastes. I'm curious about their traditional Beijing soy bean sauce noodle, with high expectations, so I plan to try that over the summer. I'm definitely getting pork and crab soup dumpling next time, maybe with a spicy noodle. One major win is they have a bathroom in this small space. For a new restaurant, they managed the busy crowd well and no one rushed us to leave or made a mistake in our order. It's an authentic Chinese restaurant with a clean, modern vibe which is much needed in Allston. read more

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