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    Cubist Circle

    4.1 (146 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    inside sushi bar
    Lizzie Y.

    Visited Cubist Circle for dinner after spending most of the day at the beach and was pleasantly surprised with their food! This restaurant is HUGE and has lots of seating. They also have a bar area, sushi bar, and a downstairs that can be rented out for events. We tried the salted duck yolk ribs, salt & pepper calamari, dan dan noodles, chili oil wontons, and mango green tea. The mango green tea tasted refreshing and similar to how they have mango green teas at boba tea spots. 4.5/5 The dan dan noodles were actually pretty good. I really enjoyed this dish and I typically don't enjoy dan dan noodles but this was yum. It had a peanut butter taste with a nice kick; I love peanut butter noodles. 5/5 The chili oil wontons were okay. They were a bit bland and wished it could've been saltier. Not much flavor for this dish. 3/5 My favorite dish we got was the salted duck egg yolk ribs! I highly recommend. The salted egg yolks paired well with the ribs. It was perfect! 5/5 My least favorite dish that we ordered was their salt and pepper calamari. They dressed it with a lot of cumin, which was fine, but the calamari itself was extremely disappointing because the "squid" was super soggy and had no crunch at all (slight crunch is usually expected with most Chinese spots' calamari). We actually were not sure if there was even any squid in this dish and if it was just batter. Would not get this again. 0/5 Overall, not a bad meal. Most likely never getting the calamari again. The salted egg yolk ribs were FIRE, MUST GET! As well as their green tea. Our server was nice and attentive. Every time she walked by, she poured us more water. We all each had 3-4 cups of water this meal because we were all parched from being out in the sun all day. Would come here again if in the area ;)

    Salt n Pepper Calamari
    Chris T.

    Found this spot as a place to go after the beach in nantasket. Over in weymouth we walked it it honestly have temple like vibes (what it may have been as a facility in the past) Open area seating, sushi bar room and drinking bar room. The place is large: The booths have a lot of space and as you sit down, you'll probably sink into the seats like we did and the table becomes pretty high to eat on haha. At first the menu was pretty large and pricing seemed a bit on the more pricey side, but we made a couple selections to try. Fried ribs in duck yolk was a 5/5 crispy, crunchy, flavor was had a good balance of saltiness and the yolk; you just wanted more. The chili wontons is as you would expect from a wonton/dumpling. Could have used a bit more seasoning on the filling, kind of wish they had baby shrimp in there or something for a difference in textures. Overall enjoyable. The dan dan noodles wasn't really sure what to expect. Pleasantly surprised and we gobbled that dish up. It has peanut type sauce over top and hot chili sauce on bottom so be sure to use the provided Tongs to thoroughly mix. Scrumptious The green tea mango drink tasted yummy, like at a boba tea shop! The salt pepper calamari that i normally get at any establishment that we eat at, was the only real let down. Seasoned heavily with cumin i think, but it was NOT crispy and was just mushy with each bite. It made us feel the need to inspect to see if there was even any squid inside or was it just batter. I would NOT order this particular dish and opt for the salt pepper wings next time. All in all a good experience. Our server was super nice, she was working the room solo today, bussing, packing take out orders and serving tables. Cheers to her she kept our waters full and was attentive.

    G4. Yu Hsian Eggplant
    May H.

    Great food at great prices! This restaurant is located in a weird spot, but the food is amazing and is definitely a hidden gem. I've only come here for a quick casual meal, but the vibes can create a more intimate dinner spot if thats what you're looking for. There's never been a wait the three times I've visited (weekday lunch and Friday dinner). Food is also quick to come out. I love the eggplant dish. I typically don't like eggplants, but the seasoning and sauce they have is amazing. Chicken in chili oil is also good. It tastes authentic, though it could use a little more flavor. The dry pot and fried rice were very good, but also very spicy! Definitely recommend a visit if you enjoy spicy Chinese cuisine. I would say the prices here are a lot better than the restaurants in Quincy/Wollaston.

    E1. Beef Stew Noodle Soup
    Rudy M.

    This place is a bit obscure. They have large parking spot and the restaurant is spacious. No music was played when I was there and servers sure took their time before taking my orders. Despite the delay, server was nice and friendly. I ordered seaweed salad, steamed siumai, pork dumpling in Szechuan sauce, and beef stew noodle. Food was great. Szechuan sauce dumpling was less spicy than expected, beef stew broth was a bit bland but its great food nevertheless.

    Dan L.

    We enjoyed a nice, authentic sichuan Chinese dinner at Cubist Circle recently. it appears to be a pretty popular place as people are constantly coming in. The atmosphere is very hairy due to that extremely high ceilings and bright lighting, which I enjoyed compared to many other Chinese restaurants that have dim lighting or don't really have a nice decor. Service is very fast and efficient. We ordered fried green beans, spicy wontons, Dan Dan noodles and chicken wings which were all very good. Prices were reasonable at mid-teens to $20 per dish.

    Jolanta L.

    It's so great to find such a nice restaurant! The crispy pork rib with egg yolk was amazing! And the Sizchuan numb pepper chicken was really authentic! The Spicy Mung Bean noodle was okay, little bit plain. The overall food was pretty good, and the price was very good considering in MA. The staff were super nice and friendly! Strongly recommended!

    Thanh L.

    Probably my favorite place for authentic Chinese food. The service is good. The interior is beautiful. Tonight, we got some new menu items like coconut chicken hot pot, Pickled Paper Bullfrog Pot, Honey Walnut shrimp and sweet sour pork. The Coconut Chicken Hotpot broth was delicious from the Two Whole Coconuts added to it. The Chicken was very Tender and Juicy. The Pickled Paper Bullfrog Pot was Spicy. The Frog tasted like chicken with A tender texture.Honey Walnut Shrimp had a Crispy Skin cover in Mayo. It was sweet and delicious. Sweet Sour Fried Pork had a crunchy skin with a sweet and sour taste. Also Fried Pork Ribs with Duck Egg Yolk, Orange Maki and Szechuan Steamed Pork Dumplings . Highly recommend to go

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Sonia N.

    Our family of 7 celebrated my mom's birthday this past week at Cubist Circle. Since we usually default to Cantonese cuisine for authentic Chinese, we thought this would be a great alternative. The restaurant was spacious and bright and they also have 2 additional bars in other rooms, one for drinks and another for sushi; plenty of space if you wanted to host an event here. Per our usual, we ordered too much food but that just means I can dish out a more comprehensive review! I love the varied menu and that it's part Szechuan cuisine and part sushi so there's something for everyone, especially since we were a larger party with picky kids. As starters, we ordered some maki rolls (spicy yellowtail, Winter and the salmon avocado), crab rangoons, vegetarian fried dumplings, steamed pork and leek dumplings and the Circle Crispy Duck. Not bad for the first round but I wouldn't say these were the highlight of our meal (3.5 stars for the sushi and 3 stars for the dumplings and the duck). The duck was a little dry and we're probably just spoiled with the dumplings we're used to eating in NY and I know it isn't fair to compare like that. The favorites of the day were D.7 fried pork rib with egg yolk, D.15 fish fillet with chili pepper and E.11 Circle lo mein. For the first two dishes, it was definitely our first time having it prepared this way and it surprised us how tasty it was. The fish fillet came with what looked like spaghetti on the sides and while I questioned it when it first came to the table, the flavors went well when mixed into the chili peppered fish. My daughter had the teriyaki chicken entree and gave it a seal of approval as evidenced with her very clean plate. All in all, a very welcome addition to the neighborhood and one of a kind in the South Shore for Szechuan cuisine - very authentic.

    Joseph B.

    Authentic Chinese in Weymouth? Almost, but we're not Quincy are we. The Cubist Circle is by far the best Weymouth has to offer. Though lacking live fish wells, they do it right. The Salt and Pepper Wings were spot on. Beef n Broccoli... check . Scallion pancake, crazy flaky. The Crispy Duck stole the show. Dipped in hoisin sauce. News flash. Ducks have bones. Pork and Leek Dumplings, Devine. Get this, they had Bacon Fried Rice. You know I'm getting that right? Only complaint. Where da hot mustard?

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    Maria G.

    Wow, finally found an authentic Chinese restaurant outside of Cambridge/Boston! I first found this place on Chowbus. Then read the reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It's a stand alone building right across from BJs. It has a private parking lot. Behind the building has a construction that looks like a new apartment complex. We came right at opening on the weekend, so not crowded. The inside is very spacious. Not sure if the tables have been positioned to be socially distanced or always this way. There is a main dining hall, with a sushi bar to the left. Looks like a private dining room in the back as well. We chose the main booth on the side. The menu is rather expansive. It starts with the classic Sichuan/Chinese with Japanese options at the end. We ordered eggplant, crab Rangoon, string beans, beef & tripe, and dry pot. They are all so so good! My favorite is always the string beans. The eggplant was also delicious! Crab Rangoon comes with 8 pieces of generous serving size. I was simply blown away! Despite the spacious dining room and high ceiling, the indoor air quality was borderline acceptable ranging between CO2 level 700 - 1100 ppm. They don't have outdoor dining as of October 2022. The food is amazing. That being said, it's not "cheap." Better come with friends and share some dishes! I will definitely be back again! Highly recommend it!

    Renee H.

    The general gao chicken- the meat was cooked well. But the sauce was very nauseating, it was basically jelly when i received it and heated it up. I ate a few pieces and threw the rest away. When i tilted the spoon the sauce didn't move. That and they did not provide me with white rice- which is supposed to be included in the meal. The crab rangoons were just ok, some were over fried. The dumplings were good though. Food: 2/5 Prices: The prices are decent. Fair I'd say. Can't speak for service or ambiance as i ordered for delivery.

    Dan Dan Noodle (spicy) 成都担担面
    Carmen H.

    Cubist Circle has two locations: one in Weymouth and one in Brookline. The exterior of this restaurant might not look glamorous - but it's always fun to find hidden gems in the suburbs and Cubist Circle is definitely one of those gems. Food: Their menu is HUGE and offers a variety of dishes ranging from noodle, rice, soups, dumplings, to even sushi. Since they feature Szechuan cuisine, be mindful that many options are spicy. We ordered the following: 1) Dan Dan Noodle (spicy) 成都担担面 ($11.55) - 4/5, chewy noodles immersed in chili oil with minced pork on top 2) Beef Fried Rice with Pickled Mustard Green 酸菜肥牛炒饭 ($13.95) - 3/5, it was slightly too salty for me personally but overall still a very solid fried rice 3) Pea Pod Shoot with Garlic 蒜蓉豆苗 ($19.95) - 4/5, fresh and not too oily (I feel like this dish is simple yet tricky to master. I tend to order this dish as a staple every time I visit a Chinese restaurant just to see how they stir fry vegetables) 4) Chicken in Chili Oil 口水鸡 ($14.55) - 5/5, this is my favorite dish out of the five things we ordered. Very tender meat and refreshing as a cold appetizer. 5) Grilled Whole Fish in Tomato Sauce 番茄烤鱼 ($37.95) - 4/5, this was the main course of our meal - it came in a rectangular warmer. I wish I had ordered a bowl of white rice as well because this dish is perfect for that but I was too busy trying to finish all the other dishes. Environment: A very spacious environment for both large and small groups. Parking: There is a big parking lot available for customers. Overall, I would be interested in coming back again since their menu offers so many options!

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    Food is great! Prompt delivery! Easy online ordering. My typical go to for take out, also does contactless drop off

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    the service is excellent the food even better it has the best noodles and fresh taste

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    Anyone who knows me will tell you, I believe the best Chinese food is in Boston. So much so that…read moreEVERYTIME I come home, I must have Chinese. Growing up in Boston, I have my favorite spots to go to. However, one of my favorite spots closed down recently which led my Bestfriend to find us a new option for Chinese. In walks Chinatown Restaurant in Weymouth. Doing a search in the area, we discovered Chinatown Restaurant in Weymouth. The reviews were raving about how good the food was, so I had to go. Driving up, it's your typical carry-out. Nothing special, but it's easy to find and there is ample parking. After taking a look at the menu, I decided on the Pu Pu Platter for 1 with a Sm Lobster Sauce. I placed my preset at the window, paid, and took a seat. The location was very clean. The ambiance is very take-out suggestive and the lighting is slightly dim, but not in a romantic way... After a few minutes, my food was ready and my order was called. From the moment I took ownership of the bag I was excited. The smells that were coming out of the bag were amazing. I could literally smell my entire order and it had my mouth watering. As the Pu Pu Platter provides a variety, I will admit that EVERYTHING that comes in the platter was AMAZING (I don't eat shrimp so I can't speak on the shrimp). Beef Teriyaki - Meaty. Moist. Well flavored. Perfectly done. Perfect size. Chicken Wings - Flavorful and Perfectly Done. Nice size. Boneless Ribs - These steal the show as they are beyond amazing. Sweet and Salty, meaty with not a lot of fat. Perfect amount of sauce. These were the highlight of my plate. Chicken Fingers - Thick. Battered well. Great with the Sweet & Sour Sauce. Not hard. Egg Roll - HUGEEEEEEEEEEEE. Fresh. Flavorful and Crispy. The Lobster Sauce was good as well. It was standard for a carry out but the flavor profile was that of a quality restaurant. It was as meaty as it was saucy. All I know is that I am sold on Chinatown Restaurant in Weymouth and will be returning every time I come back home. LoL.

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    4.4
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    I was excited to try this place, because of the reviews. It's absolutely a hole in the wall ( a…read morereal plug in my opinion) , and tucked off of any real road. Totally incongruous with the surrounding environment. Walked in... nothing fancy. Maybe 5 tables. The food was just not good. I had the big wonton soup ( the one with all the extras ). The broth was very bland. The wontons were the nice thin wrappers, but the filling tasted "off". And there was enough noodles in the bowl to make it difficult to eat. I ate a few bites and left the rest. I also ordered the boneless spare ribs. They had a nice cook to them. Nice color. Nice charing. But... just not flavorful, and dry. Very dry. I ate a few pieces, and left the rest. Over all, I would not recommend nor return.

    This is a cha chaan tang experience or a hole in the wall. It is located in a very nondescript…read morelocation near BJ's (go straight rather than turning towards BJ's). It is literally across from a condo complex and offers 3 parking spaces in the front. Inside there is a relatively clean front room and a back room that is simply decorated. I highly recommend the wontons ($13 w/o tax) with noodle soup as it tastes very bouncy and not too salty. The beef chow foon ($16 w/o tax) has wok hei (smoky) taste to it. The lemongrass chicken on rice ($14 w/o tax) is okay. Service is friendly and prompt. There is one bathroom for customer use.

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    Mind you granniehudsoneatsout is reviewing based on 2 things! I just moved here from Hudson,…read moreleaving my Lotus Blossom in Sudbury behind... WAAA, BAWL, WAIL. Walked out of a fantastic yoga class at Centerville Yoga and went over to find an eggroll. After reading all the reviews, I figured, what could the harm be. Let's try the eggroll and take it from there. Many years (1980's) there was a Chinese restaurant in Shrewsbury, before it was the gross Chumlees (defunct, THANK GOODNESS!). They had THE BEST eggrolls I had ever had. As much as I love Lotus Blossom, their eggrolls are good, but never THOSE. So, I walk into GHZR and ask for a large order (=2) eggrolls. And steamed peking ravioli (AH HOW I MISS MARLBOROUGHS China Taste, an unfortunate victim of Covid, who had ALMOST perfect eggrolls and the best peking ravioli, the ones my toddler grew into a teen eating...). One of the owners was so cute when she said "Our eggrolls are ok. Eggrolls are one of those things that people have one they love and then they get that one stuck in their heads forever. And our peking ravioli are good, but maybe not the best you've had. I will give you the best ginger sauce. Mine is better than my uncles!"... Out came my order to go and out I went. Into the car. Hungry. Pulled it out. Munched on it. AND ANGELS SANG! What are you talking about girl? YOU GOT IT NAILED! If I eat nothing else from your place, it will only be eggrolls and you will still get a 5 star review from me. NAILED IT. Ravioli? Meaty, not salty, doughy, and delicious. I think I found my new Chinese crave joint, only 6 minutes from my house! REDEMPTION for moving so dang far away from my always Hudson. THANK YOU GUYS!

    I'm home visiting family from Michigan. We don't have good Chinese Food. This place was recommended…read moreby a member of my family. Let me tell you they hit it out of the park!!! PuPu platter, Pork Fried Rice, General Toa's Chicken. Delicious tasty,Fresh veggies and Great portions. Put them on top of your list of restaurants to visit.

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    JiangNan - Boston

    4.4
    (347 reviews)
    11.8 mi
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    TLDR: Potentially…read moreone of my favorite Chinese restaurants in all of Massachusetts! Beautiful interior, centrally located, and delicious, high-quality food. Will definitely find a reason to come back here soon. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] STIR-FRIED CABBAGE W/ PORK BELLY (5/5) Presentation was phenomenal (in a clay pot with its own burner underneath to keep it hot). The portion was much larger than expected, and most importantly, it tasted incredible. Generous amounts of pork in this, and the sauce was authentic and addicting. 2. SCALLION CHICKEN (5/5) Another great choice. This was a huge portion with lots of tender chicken, and the scallion was present without being overpowering. 3. CRISPY BEEF WITH FRIED DOUGH STICKS (5/5) I was expecting Chinese you tiao but these were actually the small, ultra crispy manhua twists! Paired with the beef, this was a large and unique dish that I loved. The crispiness of the mahua made this a textural delight to eat. 4. MANGO SAGO DESSERT (5/5) Big portion, wonderful assortment of toppings including grapefruit, mango, sago, and popping balls over a creamy dessert soup base. 5. PEKING DUCK (4/5) I think I'm a tough critic since I just came back from Beijing and had so much Peking duck there. We ordered the half portion here and it had a generous amount of meat for not being the full portion. There were an assortment of accompaniments, including pineapple (new to me) and sugar (like the Beijing style) which were welcome additions. The wrappers were steamed well and didn't curl up on the edges. Overall this was a solid Peking duck, but the meat wasn't as standout as I was hoping. 6. STEAMED PORK SOUP DUMPLING (4/5) Solid soup dumplings. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely hit the spot. 7. SAUTEED PEA SPROUTS (4/5) Another solid classic. 8. PORK MEATBALL IN CRAB MEAT SAUCE (4/5) This was the most unique thing we ordered. I've never had a shi zi tou meatball with crab meat sauce before. The meatball itself was large (maybe size of a tennis ball), tender, and fatty, as it should be. It was then drowned in a generous lake of traditional crab meat sauce. If you're not a fan of crab meat then this might be a bit too fishy for you, but honestly it all combined surprisingly well and I grew to like this dish more and more with each bite. I wasn't the biggest fan to start, but by the end I wouldn't have minded getting another one! ------ AMBIANCE / ENVIRONMENT: * The interior has the classic Asian style of decor, but you can tell it was recently built / renovated because everything felt new and fresh. * The ambiance also felt more new-school luxurious vs. the typical Asian establishments that are more no-frills with as many tables packed in as possible * You're still somewhat close to the tables around you, but it's not overwhelming during lunch time and we still felt like we had enough space regardless * There's a bar area at the front of the restaurant and then a large, spacious dining room in the back * This is a great place for a date or a meaningful family gathering * Right outside is Boston Common, making this restaurant very well-located for lunch before or after a nice day in the park. While there's lots of parking around the park, a spot itself can be hard to come by, so your best bet might be to use the nearby parking garage instead ------ SERVICE: * Overall the service was great and quick. They did forget our tea, but when we asked for it later they apologized profusely and were quick to bring it out for us * This place fills up quickly so be sure to come early if you don't have a reservation or if you're a big enough group, make a reservation for your desired dining time

    Xiao Long Bao (5/10): Not worth ordering. To their credit, at least there was soup inside. The…read morefilling was not very flavorful, though. I had this with my Shanghainese relatives and they thought it was so bad Fish Slices w/ Pickled Mustard Greens (6.5/10): This tasted fine. The fish itself was not memorable. The spice level was ok, but could've been spicier. Crab Roe over Rice (7/10): Pretty tasty, but more of a side dish. Peking Duck (7/10): Honestly, I never order Peking duck unless I'm with my relatives. It tasted good to me, but pretty comparable to other Peking ducks I've had in the US. I think this is their #1 specialty dish or something, so knowing that, it doesn't really live up to the hype. tl;dr Too expensive for the quality of food you get.

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    Cubist Circle - chinese - Updated July 2026

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