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    Clay Pot Cafe

    4.0 (547 reviews)
    ModerateCantonese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Pork Pattie Claypot Rice (S)  and Egg and Hong Kong Style Iced Milk Tea
    Ying X.

    Bringing colleagues to Clay Pot Cafe, and it was excellent as always. One colleague exclaimed, "I've been missing out on all the claypot rice煲仔飯 I've had before!" Minced Beef Claypot Rice免治牛煲仔飯: Surprisingly, the minced beef was served in a thickened meat sauce. The sauce was smooth, the rice grains were distinct, and after mixing, the egg and meat aromas were rich. The scallions were fragrant without any unpleasant odor, which was a surprise. However, the seasoning was a bit bland, so I added three extra spoonfuls of soy sauce. Spare Rib Claypot Rice排骨煲仔飯: The spare ribs were carefully selected, all easy-to-eat small ribs with a rich meaty flavor. My Sichuan colleague added a lethal amount of chili, which made me, a Cantonese, dizzy, but I have to admit it tasted good. Pork Pattie w. Salted Fish Claypot Rice鹹魚肉餅煲仔飯: I forgot to take a picture, but I didn't see any salted fish, while the patty had a distinct musty aroma from the fish--did it dissolve in the claypot? The pork patty was tender and smooth, simply divine. Hong Kong-style Iced Milk Tea港式凍奶茶: It tasted authentic, but as always, it was a bit bland. They were out of eel today; hopefully, I'll be able to get some next time!

    Kathy Y.

    This is a classic Cantonese clay pot place in Boston. The restaurant is quite small, but it wasn't too busy on a weekday lunchtime. I got the chicken and sausage clay pot rice, along with vegetables and a soup. The clay pot took a while to come out, but it was warm and fresh. The crispy rice bits from the bottom were great, and I really liked the soup and vegetables too. Always great to get authentic Chinese food like this in the states.

    chicken and sausage clay pot rice, water spinach, Hong Kong style milk tea
    Kay W.

    A no fuss, no frills restaurant. Simply delicious food is what you will get. This is a rather small space. I came for a late dinner and it did not take long to get a table. They bring out a complimentary hot tea when dining in. I got the chicken and sausage clay pot and water spinach. Both were exceptional. The chicken was perfectly moist and juicy. The crispy bits of rice were amazing. I also got a hot Hong Kong style milk tea which tasted exactly like my childhood. I am not from Boston, but I would gladly come back whenever I am here visiting again.

    Vanessa D.

    the clay pot is good i really liked the flavor. they have a variety of options to chose from and other dishes that aren't clay pot. definitely a worthwhile place to check out in chinatown if you're visiting just know the inside is small.

    Keven W.

    My wife wanted to eat here badly for lunch. We ordered the 1. Turtle Soup 2. Chicken gizzards with bell pepper 3. Frog Clay Pot Everything you do is over the phone like ordering. They hand you the food. We also ordered the tea as well. The vegetables like the peppers would good that we ate the entire thing. We ended up eating all three of the dishes and was good.

    Water Spinach 广式椒腐水菜(空心菜)
    Binh T.

    A True Cantonese Classic in the Heart of Chinatown Clay Pot Cafe is a remarkably unique spot on Kneeland Street. It was our first time trying this style in the U.S., and it's a total game-changer if you're looking for authentic Cantonese comfort food. The restaurant is small and cozy, giving it that perfect "hole-in-the-wall" feel where the focus is entirely on the craft of the clay pot. The Highlights: * Abalone & Lobster Clay Pot: My wife had this combination, and it was excellent. The lobster was fresh and paired perfectly with the tender abalone. It's a more upscale take on the traditional rice pot that felt very special. * Frog Clay Pot: I went with the frog, and it was cooked just right--nice and tender without being overdone. * The Rice : This is the best part of the experience. The jasmine rice is perfectly cooked and sauce, but the real prize is the crispy, caramelized layer at the bottom of the pot. Scraping that off is the highlight of the meal! * Stir-fried Rau Muong: We also ordered the stir-fried water spinach (Ong Choy) with garlic. It was a great, fresh side dish that balanced out the richness of the clay pots. The Experience: It's a very traditional setup, and because the rice is cooked to order in the individual pots, it takes a little time--but the wait is 100% worth it for that crust. It's a different kind of dining experience that brings a real taste of Hong Kong-style street food to Boston. The Verdict: If you want something beyond the usual dim sum or lo mein, Clay Pot Cafe is a must-try. It's authentic, affordable for the quality you get, and offers a texture you just can't find anywhere else. Just a heads-up: it's a small space, so it can get tight during peak hours

    Clay pot rice with Chinese sausage was very good
    Joyce L.

    Got dinner delivery from here and was very satisfied. I've been to the Clay Pot OG location in Chinatown many years ago and remembered it was quite good. So when I landed in Logan and opened Uber eats to look for dinner option, I was excited when I saw Clay Pot Cafe popping up. I ordered the clay pot dish with Chinese bbq sausages and pork congee. Both were very good. Highly recommend checking this place out.

    Beef Chow Foon
    Alan C.

    Renovations have definitely improved claypot cafe from last time I was here which was like a decade ago. They leverage the QR code ordering system where you can scan the QR code from the table itself, which brings up the menu and you can select an order right from the directed website. You can order from the staff as well. He speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese. The food is cooked to order so you might have to wait a little bit. The prices are very reasonable and the portion options allow you to order a large medium or small. 4/5 - The beef chow foon was excellent with the right amount of wok air and very well priced at around $12 for big plate. 4/5 - the Chinese sausage with spare ribs, clay pot rice came piping hot and super fragrant. The rice was perfect softness and mixed with the hardened rice bits. The juices flavored the rice well and really hit the spot. 4/5 - Braised beef brisket was meaty and the flavorful sauce really made this dish top notch. Mix this with the rice from the claypot and you have the perfect combination. The portion of brisket is generous for the price. The staff tried to upsell me on the herbal soup, but I was way too full so maybe next time. Overall, an excellent place for a hearty and recently priced meal. It gets full really quick so I advise you to come right before they open. About 30 minutes after we sat down the place was already packed.

    Clay pot rice
    Emily Y.

    It's a very small restaurant with 6 tables but the restaurant was packed. Ginseng and black chicken soup was warm and nourishing. Chicken gizzard with peppers was slightly overcooked and chewy. The pork intestines with peppers could have been washed more thoroughly. Three treasures clay pot rice absorbed all the flavors of the meat cooked on top

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    Ruby C.

    When I visited Boston Chinatown, I randomly found a place on Google Map named "Mongkok Clay Pot Rice" in chinese, which resembled a place in Hong Kong. It was 19°F so we were desperately in need of warm and carb-heavy food. The clay pot kept the rice steaming hot from start to finish, perfect for the cold weather in Boston. *Chinese Sausage and Bacon Clay Pot Rice 臘味煲仔飯 (L) $33 Their clay pot rice is available in small, medium and large portion. We were too ambitious and got large...My jaw dropped when the food arrived. The portion was MASSIVE. It could easily feed 3-4 people. I chose the most classic and basic lap cheong claypot rice. It was a layer of chinese sausage and cured pork belly topped on a bed of rice, drizzled with sweet soy sauce. The crispy rice at the bottom was my favorite. I have never had claypot rice in Hong Kong even I was born and raised there. My standard for clay pot rice might be low, but at least they seemed pretty authentic. I wished they could add mushrooms to add more depth of flavors to the rice though. The space was cramped and busy. You place order through QR code, yet the online order system was a mess because they kept messing up people's orders.

    Hong Kong Style Hot Milk Tea
    Tina Z.

    When I walked in I was surprised how small the restaurant is. Despite that we were still able to get a seat. The online ordering system was convenient and I like that they had this feature. To start we ordered the Hong Kong milk tea which was standard. The eggplants and vegetable were also standard, nothing special. I was excited to try the eel claypot rice, but it didn't reach my expectations. During the middle of our meal, one of the waitress casually let out a long loud fart without worry. That was definitely a unique experience.

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    Jess S.

    This place is small but legit! I've been dreaming of their food ever since I ate there. You order by scanning a QR code on your table which makes it very easy to order. We were served drinks first (I ordered a Diet Coke and our table ordered a pot of tea). Our food came out fairly quickly, was piping hot, perfectly cooked, and we immediately regretted saying we were going to share our food lol! Seriously! Nobody wanted to share after the first bite. Of course we did share and literally everything was amazing! The ambiance isn't exactly new, but the music that was playing was a whole vibe. I'm 100% going back next time I'm in Boston!!!

    Alice D.

    I've lived in the Boston area for years now and it's a shame that I've only recently gotten to try Clay Pot Cafe - honestly, it's a very solid spot for clay rice pots and I would gladly come back in the future! The greens we got were cooked well and it was a good portion. The clay pot was good as well and tasted great - good mix of rice and meat. Service was quick as well which was great; from waters to food, it all was fast. The space is a bit small so it's definitely a more intimate spot, but well worth it. Thanks, Clay Pot Cafe!

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