China Station

Decent Chinese food that fills your stomach for a cheap price. Perfectly located near MCP for…read morecollege students and healthcare professionals to enjoy. I just order some random combo and get a plate of sloppy meat, that I'm pretty sure is chicken. They all taste the same basically but one time I got eggplant which is pretty good. It's cheap food and my iron stomach was never upset with me after my meals there, so I assure you will be fine. There are so many variety that sometime when you're lucky you can strike bonus and get a really good meal. Ice cold Chrysanthemum tea is a plus, always. They used to have hot milk tea here, but I've consistently asked and have been consistently turned down now - no more I guess; it was really good :(

This is a moving food truck . If you find it parked get something it's really good . The prices…read moreare not bad either . The portion size is good for the price. The server is very friendly. The vibe around the area is welcoming.

Dragon Bowl

2.6(50 reviews)

3.6 mi•Longwood

This place is my go to place when I worked at BI and BCH. This place markets their food by…read morevigorously giving out free samples. They have decent food for a chinese food in foodcourt. Their orange chicken is mostly sweet but if you want more savory taste ask for their spicy chicken and the non spicy chicken. Their beef and broccoli are excellent too. They also sell noodles from their former neighbor, noodle king. Noodle king has excellent noodle/ramen for 15-16 bucks. The servers and staffs are very friendly and have good attitude in general. Plenty if seats here in Longwood galleria

Always packed portions, hot food, and affordable prices for your choice of base (fried rice or…read morenoodles) and 1-3 meats.

Packed! 3 entree (vegetables, fish, and orange chicken)

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Brigham Circle Chinese Food

2.8(147 reviews)

3.3 mi

I have only ordered take out so I can't really speak to the ambience of the place but I will say…read moreit's one of my go tos for chinese food in the area! If I'm just craving like lo mein or a spring roll this is always where I end up - it's nothing fancy, very simple and quick food, but I've never had an issue. Their combo plates are SUCH A BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.

I ordered take out from Uber Eats and the food was good and came just as ordered. We ordered the…read morevegetable lo mein, tofu with mixed veg, and friend got beef with broccoli which they said was tasty with no complaints. I wish they included more steamed rice with the dishes. Lo mein and beef broccoli portions we ordered regular/small size instead of large and it was enough for one portion.

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Beef and Beef with Broccoli combo

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4.4(98 reviews)

3.7 mi•Fenway

Recommended by my friend, this pan-fried bun生煎 place isn't far from MFA Boston. The little place is…read moreincredibly popular and well-known among Boston's Chinese student community. Shanghai Classic Pork Pan-Fried Buns上海生煎饅頭: I was instantly hooked! It's hard to imagine finding such good pan-fried buns in the US. Almost every table ordered them, so they were all freshly made, piping hot. The bun was made with unleavened dough, making it chewy and refreshing, with a light, crispy bottom--not oily or hard. The meat filling was substantial and tender, with plenty of broth (see picture). It was sweeter than salty, incredibly umami. The chili oil was also very fragrant, and dipping it in Zhenjiang vinegar enhanced the flavor and cut through the greasiness. Shredded Pork & Preserved Vegetable Noodle Soup雪菜肉絲麵: The noodles were thin and round, with a soft, mushy texture. While the noodles were clearly machine-made, this isn't a problem in the Yangtze River Delta region; the issue was likely overcooking. The shredded pork were well-stirred, with tender meat, but the noodles lacked flavor. They had to be eaten with the pickled mustard greens雪菜 to be slightly salty, and the umami flavor was severely diluted. The tableware is all disposable, and tipping is not mandatory. It's quite affordable.

We're from Shanghai and love the food here. We used to just get the shenjian mantou, but recently…read moretried several other items: the scallion oil noodles (very fragrant and addictive), the shepherds purse wontons (my favorite, and hard to find), the pork and pickled vegetables noodle soup (reminds me of what my grandma used to serve), and they had seasonal flaky meat-filled mooncakes that my daughter and husband loved. It's small and no frills but very clean, and the staff were helpful and patient, and I appreciate the lack of harsh cleaner scents that dominate so many otherwise good restaurants. My mom typically requires more "ambience" when dining out but will always happily go here. I don't live in the area or would be going regularly, but stop at least once whenever I'm back in the area. We also have food allergies, which can be tricky for eating out, but they clearly knew their ingredients and cooking processes well so we felt safe eating the food.

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Shanghai Classic Pan Fried Buns (4 pcs)

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LiYin Rice Roll Master

4.0(72 reviews)

4.1 mi

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. LiYin is located on a street with…read moreother Asian eateries and features indoor dining exclusively. The chain seems to focus on Canton rice noodle rolls. Opted for the beef brisket lo mien and it came out quick. The highlight was the generous portion of beef brisket that was tender and fatty. This was served with a generous amount of noodles along with a generous portion of iceberg lettuce. Opted for a Thai iced tea and it was a gigantic cup. This wasn't too sweet! ~$30/head after tax and gratuity for lunch.

A fulfilling Cantonese lunch! We got the Signature Rice Roll, Beef Stew Rice Roll, and the Liyin…read moreBeef Chow Fun. All items were executed nicely: the thinness and sweet/savory sauce of the rice rolls, the tenderness of the different meats, and the wok-fired flavor of the noodles. Solid portion sizes too. Well-worth a stop!

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Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge

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3.7(23 reviews)

4.1 mi

This place is originally from California and serves classic Hong Kong Style Cafe food. I'm glad…read morethat Boston is getting a larger diversity of dishes from different parts of Asia. The Hainan Chicken Rice was pretty good overall. The rice could be more flavorful, but the chicken is well cooked. I enjoyed the scallion + ginger oil and the roasted peanuts that came with it. The stewed beef and wonton noodle soup was great and really hit the spot after a long day. The service was pretty fast. I'd definitely come back.

A great Hong Kong style cafe! The Hainan chicken is so tender and one of the best we've had in the…read morecity. The baked tom yum spaghetti with shrimp was also delicious and flavorful. The food did take a while to come out even though we were the only customers in the restaurant.

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Noah's Kitchen

4.0(149 reviews)

3.7 mi•Brookline Village

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.

Noah's Style Bang Bang Chicken

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Tibetan Style Sizzling Beef

Cubist Circle

4.3(26 reviews)

3.6 mi•Brookline Village

A solid Chinese restaurant for the area. I have been to its Weymouth location. Not sure if this…read morelocation is newer than Weymouth or not. Limited street parking out front, but there are more street metered parking on the side street (next to the green line). The restaurant is much smaller than the Weymouth location, and the menu selection is also different. The server asked me to scan the QR code on the table for the menu, so I'm not sure if they have a paper menu. You can place the order directly via the QR code. I requested one dish to be non-spicy, and they were able to accommodate that. The only thing was that both dishes were a little bit too salty than my liking. I came here during a weekday lunch, and it wasn't super busy. I would return again.

The best of the best!! The fish in a pot (干锅鱼）is the best!! It was crispy outside and very juicy…read moreand tender inside, the flavor was perfectly balanced with salty, peppery, and chili seasoning. Beef and tripe was very well seasoned and no weird taste at all. The duck blood is the best duck blood in Boston, very tender and delicious. The cost of the dishes surprisingly a little bit cheaper than other restaurants. Even though the restaurant was super super busy, a lot of people waiting for a seat, and there was only one server, a very friendly man, we had water refilled and all the dishes arrived quickly. The service was great. Because the food was so good, many people willing to wait for a seat. I love the small busy restaurant kind of ambience. I will definitely go back soon!

Chongqing noodles (重庆小面)

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Blossom Bar

3.8(452 reviews)

3.7 mi•Brookline Village

Came to get some drinks and they delivered!!…read more Very taste and refreshing drinks with a very laidback vibe. Staff is very friendly and accommodating! Definitely will hit this place up again to try some more drinks!

Definitely make a reservation, this place was very lively when we got there for our 6pm saturday…read morereservation. The seating is mostly tables and there were also a few people at the bar who seemed to be waiting for tables. We got the following: peruvian sunkiss, tahini colada, bossa nova, pal viper, bocadillo sour. The peruvian sunkiss was so refreshing. The Tahini colada was non-alcoholic and my friend really enjoyed it. Didn't get to taste the other drinks but everyone at our table enjoyed them! We unfortunately were only there for drinks but I would love to try their food next time because all the dishes looked and smelled so good.

Another fantastic dinner in the candlelit dining room

Chong Qing Chicken. Extremely spicy and delicious.

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Emma W.

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3

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12 years ago

This food is the best Chinese (Chinese-American) takeout food I have had in my 3 years in Boston. I eat a lot of Chinese food and this is the best yet. Often times, my boyfriend and I order 2 large dishes each because that is how much we love it. Nothing is ever burned and always cooked perfectly. And they're opened late night (midnight Friday & Saturday and 11pm Monday-Thursday!) which is rare for Boston. So you can eat great super late! And it is SUPER affordable and you can eat a ton for under $25 for 2 people. They accept Visa and Mastercard ($8 minimum credit card order). They cater and deliver. The vegetables are not soggy or overly crisp as they are cooked to perfection. The chicken and beef dishes (the only meats we've had yet) are always cooked to perfection and juicy. They will even make their dishes extra spicy if you ask them. And yes, it is real spice and not some added red pepper flakes to it. When they say they will have it ready in 15 minutes, they mean that they will have it it ready un less than 15 minutes. The food has always been piping hot and freshly prepared each time we picked it up. Delivery is lightening quick and is often delivered to my door in under 25 minutes (although, I do only live about 1-1.5 miles away). We finally went inside to check it out and while the dining room is not much, the kitchen is super clean. You can see them prepare the food in front of you and you can see that the trash is not over flowing, they are using fresh ingredients, the walls and floor are scrubbed clean, nothing is caked with grease, all of the cooks are wearing gloves and hairnets and they are washing their hands (when necessary). The dining room is very minimal as there were only 2 tables in there, but this did not bother us as the food is delicious and it is designed more as a take out place. The front desk woman is always friendly and eager to answer any questions. Also, her English is pretty solid so there is no struggling to communicate with placing your order over the phone or in person. She always has a smile on her face. The place needs a website and it'd be booming. This is one of the few places that I know of that wraps their liquid dishes in plastic bags so that nothing leaks. Forks, sauces, napkins and fortune cookies are always given to you in a separate tied up plastic bag so that nothing is contaminated. Honestly, this place is amazing and is worth the drive across Boston. Try it and you'll understand. read more

Melissa R.

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30

8

3 years ago

Great alternative to dining on the strip when visiting Boston. I searched for noodles and this place did not disappoint. Ordered the house beef noodle with fried egg. It was spicy and flavorful. Meat was super tender and the homemade noodles were the right texture. Your meal is more than enough for 1 hungry person or 2 willing to share. Our server came over just to take orders, food and the bill. Was kind and available if we needed but did not hover. Perfect amount of interaction after a long day! read more

Meta P.

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129

5 years ago

It wasn't as good as people made it out to be. The chicken wings were okay, but the rice was lack luster and a little too dark for my taste. The boneless spare ribs were a bit overcooked and not really impressive. Overall, it was just okay, but definitely not something I go out of my way for. read more

Simon B.

Elite 18

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9 years ago

Definitely American Chinese, so make sure to expect that. Overcooked fried rice, incredibly sweet sauces, and lots of breading. On the plus side, it's an open kitchen and everything seemed quite clean. I'm not sure I would return, but it did fill me up as intended. read more

N N.

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3

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12 years ago

I eat from China station at least twice a month. It has a great selection and their portion sizes are large, I usually end up eating one order over three days. Their service and delivery is fast and friendly. read more

Kolanji J.

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9 years ago

This is the best place to eat. I eaten there many times. What a nice place to relax and drink a cup of tea. A fine place to dine.

Juan D.

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2

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12 years ago

The food they have is really good I order really often from them and I think they had one of the best chicken wing

André L.

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6

4

7 years ago

Great American Chinese. Period. Staff is great as well. Never a bad meal from this place.

John F.

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11 years ago

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