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    Chili Square

    4.1 (245 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodle
    Bridget L.

    Such a hidden gem mom-and-pop shop!Not many tables but not too busy. Came specifically for the cumin lamb biang biang noodles. The noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and the lamb was very tender and flavorful. Huge bowl for $13 (enough for 2 servings for me), cash only fyi.

    Lamb Biang Biang Noodles (Signature)
    Jamie H.

    I decided to stop by here for dinner on a Friday night when my boyfriend and I were looking for a restaurant that serves spicy Chinese food. The Yelp reviews here were good and I received a recommendation from my cousin who lives locally. When I arrived, there were 2 tables filled and another 2 or 3 empty. The space is not big, but it is clean and modest. I ordered the lamb biang biang noodles which seems to be one of their signature dishes, and the luo si fen snail noodles. The Luo Si Fen was very bland and lacked flavor. It was also not spicy although we asked for extra spicy on both orders. The lamb biang biang noodles, while not spicy, was very savory and flavorful. My boyfriend and I devoured the lamb biang biang noodles and recommend definitely ordering this if you come! Food came out quickly and service was also quick. This place is a nice place to grab a quick bite at decent prices -- I would not recommend ordering dishes that are not their signature (also do not recommend if you love spicy food and are looking for true spicy food.), but if going the recommended dish route, would recommend stopping by here! P.S. There's lots of dessert places nearby and other options so it's a great place to grab food and then hop somewhere else after!

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    Quang T.

    Food: it was amazing strong and flavorful spice with nicely cooked noodles. Definitely gives the "this is some real Chinese cuisine" feel. Both the noodle soup and regular "dry" noodles had a great taste that doesn't go into the "too much going on" territory. I had 3 dishes here but will definitely go back to try others. Water is self-serve from a container near the register. Service: is ok. You'll get served eventually. I'm definitely here more for the food than service. It's a little confusing because the menu took a bit to come out to the table, so I didn't know if there was some other process. There's a QR code on the table but it looked more like delivery and was pretty much all in Chinese (don't know which one). Ambiance: chill spot. It's small, nothing fancy at all, but still clean. It's not winning awards but it's not affecting my enjoyment. Parking: side streets that look residential have plenty of spots within a short walk. Other: for the noodle soup, they have those really flimsy plastic spoons that bend easy. I'd honestly bring my own soup spoon next time. That wasn't very cool.

    Spicy Chicken Biang Biang Noodle
    Vivien N.

    Chili Square is a very small restaurant so there may be a wait, but the food is worth it! We had the chicken biang biang noodles and Lanzhou beef brisket noodle soup. The broth was hearty and flavorful and both noodles were delicious. If you like spicy, I would ask them to add more chili oil. Ours were mild.

    Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles
    John H.

    Chili Square needs to be updated to 5 stars. Their hand pulled chewy noodles are addicting and the best you can find in the area. The spice level is perfect and flavors are big. We also tried the beef noodle soup this time and it was delicious. The broth was so flavorful and had that 5 spice taste that kept you going back for more. The noodles in the soup were also top notch. Our kid had 3 servings because he just couldn't get enough. Don't be nervous about ordering from here if you aren't Chinese. I called in an order in English without any issues. Cash only though.

    Spicy Chicken Biang Biang Noodle, Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger
    Rovingaile P.

    4.2/5! This is definitely my favorite biang biang noodle dish, including restaurants I've tried in Chinatown from New York and Chicago. The chili oil packs so much flavor, and I appreciate the cabbage too. I would prefer the chicken to be white over dark meat, but that's okay. Overall my go-to dish the three times that I've been here. We also decided to try the spicy cumin lamb burger during one of our visits. 3/5 as it was pretty dry, and the flavor was lacking for me. Lastly, we tried the cold skin noodles. It was a lighter and more refreshing option! I really enjoyed the cucumbers, sprouts, and the fried bean curd (?) paired with the chili vinegar-like sauce. Would get this again in the future spring/summer days!

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    Rudy M.

    This place accepts CASH ONLY!!! Small noodle place in Wollaston Station area, there are only 6 tables inside. I ordered Biang biang noodles with cumin lamb and lamb kebab. Both are delicious!! Service was prompt, I got my food within 10 mins. The noodle aren't as spicy as I'd expect it to be but definitely check them out for authentic Chinese noodle experience.

    Spicy Chicken Biang Biang Noodle
    Julia T.

    This place is a legit hole in the wall. About five or so tables. Very small. Cash only restaurant and very small menu. Tried the biang biang chicken noodles and it was so good. My favorite was the beef noodle soup. It was absolutely delicious. The Korean fried chicken was good as well. Some cold beef came to our table and even though we didn't order it and it was their mistake, they allowed us to enjoy it free of charge. Cannot wait to come back and try more dishes !

    Lanzhou Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Lizzie Y.

    Chili Square has yummy hand pulled noodles!! My favorites to get include: Lanzhou Beef brisket noodle soup, Chongqing chicken with chili peppers (10/10 recommend), and the cumin lamb biang biang noodle. The Chongqing chicken is AMAZING! Perfect amount of spice (it is kind of spicy if you don't normally eat spicy) and the chicken is juicy. The cumin lamb biang biang noodles are my go-to when I don't want noodle soup. Everything about it, from the lamb to the hand pulled noodles... SO GOOD! Chili Square is cash only though so be prepared with cash! There is a Bank of America ATM located across the street. & I believe if you order for take out via Ubereats, etc, you can use ApplePay or card to pay.

    Tulsa H.

    Can someone please explain to me why this place accepts "cash only" despite the fact that it obviously is capable of doing online ordering and delivery, for example, at least through the modern system's ChowBus? I can't think of any reason other than tax fraud or at least an attempt thereof... We did ask them whether they would consider taking Venmo or other form of money transfer, but it insisted we walk through the rain to find an ATM to get cash. This took off one star. I came here after experiencing a delicious LanZhou Beef Noodle bowl at a highly rated restaurant in Montreal (see my other review). I gave this Chili place a try hoping for the same experience, but was very disappointed. See pictures. Food was inside, tasteless and bland. The lamb kebab was kind of okay actually. But I'm never coming back here again.

    Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodle
    Lydia L.

    Chili Square always hits when you want some good Biang Biang Noodles and Sizchuan dishes. Ugh, I was craving this kind of food all day and Chili square HIT THE SPOT. Favorite dish: Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles Ugh and with vinegar on top of the noodles SO GOOD and UMAMI Food was served very fast and it's easy to get water and bowls in your own. Love how efficient and cozy the place is. The server is also very sweet (:

    Spicy Lamb Hand pulled Noodle
    Steph W.

    Very small spot, great noodles. Staff was polite and kind. Hand pulled spicy noodles were not very spicy, but the chongqing chicken is! Both very good. We also had an order of scallion pancakes and they were made perfectly. I wish it came with a soy dipping sauce. There is a self serve water dispenser but I did not notice any other beverage options unless it was out back and not listed on the menu.

    Biangbiang noodles with chicken
    Gloria H.

    I've been meaning to go to Chili Square for a while, and finally made it on my last trip to Quincy. The restaurant is small (maybe 5 tables), and most everything is self service in front of the counter (including water, styrofoam side bowls, utensils, napkins). It's also cash only. Overall I enjoyed some of the things I had here, but probably wouldn't come back. The beef noodle soup had nice flavor, The biangbiang noodles were good but not my favorite, and the chicken (bone, skin on) was quite tender with good flavor. The spicy fish fillet was huge and had a good amount of fish, but one of the fillets seemed a bit undercooked... Cucumbers cooked in the spicy broth was also an interesting choice. The chongqing chicken was coated in chili powder, which I didn't enjoy so much, and didn't have much savory flavor. Overall I had a pleasant experience here, but there's nothing here that I wouldn't rather get at a different restaurant.

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    The most delicious Thai food I've ever had! They make the noodles on site! It is a small restaurant but worth a visit!

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    Way too much oil in soup. Was surprised this oil or soup. I ordered Lanzhou Beef brisket noodle soup for $12.99.

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    I ordered the cumin lamb biang biang noodles.. amazing !! The noodles were cooked to perfection and the cumin spiced lamb was delectable

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    Very good, spicy, authentic Szechuan cuisine. Highly recommend. Get the bang bang noodles.

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