Guess what? You can get noodles in the Seaport area! We happen to be walking around and saw a…read moresign for Lanner Noodles near the park and followed the sign to this little eatery. You kind of need to enter a building lobby to get to this noodle shop. They present chinese dishes in a bit of a modern fun way, obviously you're here for the experience. We got the steamed egg dessert dish first (surprise!) and it was really interestingly sweet with dried flowers atop. Not something we would normally order but the bowl it comes in is so adorable. Of course we got beef noodle soup, nice al dente noodles. To go with, we got the sweet and sour short ribs (gotta eat around the bone!), cucumber salad (this was really fresh), and the soup dumplings. I've never had soup dumplings in individual steaming baskets. It was adorable. I only had one dumpling and mine didn't have soup in it but everyone who had one did have soup in theirs. Regardless, it was really fun to eat the soup dumpling this way. The only thing is we wanted to order the pan friend buns and they didn't have it that night. If we're in the area, we'll have to come back to have that and write another review!

So nice! I had dinner here twice. The noodle dishes are amazing. And I don't quite understand it --…read morebecause in many ways the dish felt somewhat simplistic. But whoever put this together knew the exact combination of things to make it perfection. The flavors were on point, the noodle texture was perfect. Even the awkwardness of trying to eat meat from a bone, could not deter me from the appreciation of how good everything tasted. Service was fine. Although there were some empty tables, they must have been reserved, so they moved me to the bar. Felt forgotten a few times. I read that this place could get super busy, but it felt like a quiet busy. Not an obnoxious trendy restaurant that's too loud.

Gene's is slightly off the beaten path, but it's hard to say it is a hidden gem as word has been…read moreout now for many years that Gene's serves some terrific, authentic, Xi'an noodle dishes. While there are a few tables nestled into the cozy space, most customers opt for takeout. The quality of the plastic goods for takeout pales in comparison to the quality of the food though, so dining in vs. takeout is a bit of catch 22. I was craving the their spicy classic hand-pulled noodles today, and they were as good as I remembered. Chewy and fragrant, with enough potent garlic to ensure my coworkers would leave me alone for the afternoon. Ha! One thing that has changed is their prices. Their website is woefully out of date, as the noodles (no additions) are now $9.40 vs. the $6.87 listed on the website menu! Ordering through their website also tacks on a service fee, which is a bit annoying as ordering in the store usually comes with at least a 10 minute wait.

I brought my friends here this time, and the quality control seemed inconsistent…read more Cumin Lamb Hand-pulled Noodle孜然羊肉拌麵: The portion was really generous, especially the lamb--they were really lavish with it, and it was very fragrant. However, the noodles, soaked in the sauce, became a bit sticky, and they were too thick, as if they were just quickly stretched and cooked. Chilled Noodles涼皮: A weekend limited edition, icy cold, which was nice for summer. But the garlic flavor was too strong, extremely spicy, almost masking all the other seasonings. The presentation was just a box lid, which was a bit too perfunctory. Lamb Skewers羊肉串: Completely cold, and with an extremely strong gamey smell. I really don't understand how they dare to sell this?

I got the premium chef's omakase and bomb handroll -…read more TASTE: 5/5 - solid omakase w oysters, sushi, sashimi, and torched toro maki. And the bomb handroll was perfection: torched scallops, toro, uni, caviar, and truffle everything! TEXTURE: 4/5 - miso soup and edamame to balance the rest of the tender sushi PRICE: 5/5 - $88 premium chef's omakase is a steal, would come back! Handroll was indulgent at $28 though lol SERVING SIZE: 5/5 - more pieces in the omakase than I expected, plus the sake! Filled me up SERVICE: 5/5 - made the Sunday 12:30pm reservation on tock just in case, though wasn't busy when I arrived. My waitress was super attentive throughout my whole meal ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - upscale decor in this narrow space PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot right on Beacon St x Commonwealth Ave

Amazing Ramen near the University! Everything inside was clean and service was amazing. We started…read moreoff with gyoza and takoyaki. Both were insanely delicious and forecasted an amazing dinner. Each of us got different bowls of Ramen; the regular, the miso, and the wonton. All three were amazing with Rich stock and the noodles were insanely delicious as were the toppings. I loved the Chachu pork, thick cut, and perfectly smoked. Would recommend!

I'm slightly obsessed…read more Randomly ran into this place in a desperate late night hunt for noodles and since then have been there five times. Every time I'm like "where should I go in downtown" I just get stuck on this place like it's worn a groove in my brain. Like one of RFK's brain worms. It's a little confusing to order but basically you pick a soup, pick a spicy level (burn your face or burn your colon) and then add an absurd amount of toppings. Then they deliver a bowl the size of your head (or my head, I have a big head) and you kind of reconsider your life decisions. I like this over the other hot pot tech because my two greatest weaknesses are cooking and choosing. At least this takes out one of those. High marks to the sour cabbage broth - the slight vinegary tang is actually magic. Brain worm inducing magic. But don't go here. Because it's small and I want to make sure I have a seat.

I was really disappointed with this restaurant…read more We ordered the $17.99 combo, and while the portion was large, it was mostly cabbage and bean sprouts with very little beef. The beef itself had a strange taste and wasn't enjoyable at all. When I asked for chopped green onions, they told me they had already run out. The food also lacked flavor, so I asked for chili sauce since it is only chili oil with almost no actual chili sauce. When I mentioned it, they said that's just how they make it. It got even more ridiculous. They serve Coke, but when I asked for a cup of ice, they said they didn't have any ice left!!! We also ordered the crispy pork for $8.99, and the portion was surprisingly small for the price. The service wasn't good either. Our bill came to about $44, and I still left a $6 tip even though I wasn't happy with the experience. Instead of thanking us, the server ( a lady) came over and complained that my tip was "just under 15%" and said their restaurant expects a minimum 15% tip and started to give a nasty attitude after! Honestly, after hearing that, I almost wanted to take the tip back. Tips should be earned through good food and good service, not demanded. Overall, this meal was a huge disappointment, and I would not recommend this restaurant.

One of the best udon places I've had - coming from someone who doesn't like udon. They're known for…read morethe sukiyaki udon but I don't think you can go wrong with any. I loved the sukiyaki meat (egg was a little too raw for me); the cold udons were well portioned and tasty too There was ample seating, mostly smaller tables, and restuarant was clean!

Came by for dinner the other day and it was a mediocre experience. Futago Udon appears to be a…read moreChinese-owned udon shop as the menu was exclusively in English. Dining was available indoors exclusively and some staff wore disposable masks. There is a communal dining table inside the restaurant for solo diners. Opted for the sukiyaki beef udon and it was ok. The restaurant claims that the udon is homemade...I've had much better versions in Japan. Portions were gigantic, including both the noodles and the beef. The entree came with an egg, some cabbage, along with some mushrooms. The broth itself didn't seem too authentic. It felt Americanized. The restaurant was playing Top 20 hit music, maybe since they're close to BU? ~$30/head after tax and gratuity for dinner.

Super fresh sushi. Quick service and nice decor. Some of the better sushi I've had in a while.read more

Well priced, great cuts of fish, always packaged very cutely and thoughtfully, and generous…read moreportions of fish! The restaurant itself is only built for takeout, and often they run out of rolls later in the day - recommend scheduling your pick up early in the day. Their spicy scallop hand roll is one of the best things on the menu!

Unfortunately, Yelp doesn't allow for half stars, but Yunnan Kitchen would be a solid 4.5/5 for me…read more A group of friends and I made the trek to the South End on a rather sad, rainy day, so we had high expectations for the food. For the most part, Yunnan delivered. We came in on a Sunday at 5 pm, and the restaurant was moderately busy. We were able to find seating and order relatively quickly. Based on one friend's suggestion and a bit of online help, we ordered the Boiled Fish Fillet in Chili Oil, the Mint Beef, the Potato Pancake, and the Stir-Fried Rice Cakes. Overall, the meal was pretty good. The stars of the dinner were the Stir-Fried Rice Cakes and the Mint Beef (which was realllyyyy minty and herbaceous), while the fish tasted pretty standard for a typical Chinese restaurant. The Potato Pancake added some nice texture, but it wasn't particularly memorable and I probably wouldn't order it again. Now you might ask... okay? Cozy restaurant, fast service, good food--why the 0.5 off? And sadly, it was the dessert. Call me picky, but this was the part I had the highest hopes for. After finishing our meal, we decided to get the Coconut Delight and the Devil Sweet Sticky Balls (their words, not mine). The Coconut Delight was... okay. The best part was the bread (three pieces per cup), which, when soaked in the coconut milk, was just heavenly. But beyond that, the dish resembled a rather sad, runny coconut sago. The Devil Sweet Sticky Balls weren't much better. We loved the texture of the rice balls (chewy!), but the brown sugar syrup tasted burnt and left a strange, bitter aftertaste. This may have been a one-off, so we'll have to return to verify (and when we do, I'll update this review). But to give Yunnan the benefit of the doubt, I'll round up to a full 5 stars for now. For main dishes, fast service, and a cozy ambiance, Yunnan hits all the right boxes (just not quite dessert!)

The lighting here is very dim and gives off romantic vibes, although it's not necessarily a…read moreromantic spot. We came for dinner on a Sunday and it was fairly quiet. The food is authentic Yunnan cuisine, and while many menu items are labeled spicy, I wouldn't consider them very spicy. The flavors are more well-seasoned with just a slight hint of spice. The stir-fried rice cakes were delicious and reminded me of pad see ew in texture and flavor. The beef with longhorn peppers was very tender, and the sweet and sour pork had the perfect balance of crispiness, sweetness, and tang. The fish fillet in chili oil came in a huge portion, but I wished it had more spice. It tasted more like lightly spiced oil and lacked additional depth of flavor. I also did not enjoy the Dali mushrooms, as they were very dry and bland even with the side of chili powder. Overall, I would come back because the food is good, but if you're expecting bold heat, I recommend asking for a higher spice level. The service was okay.

Was in Boston over the weekend visiting a friend who lives in Chinatown. I was really craving…read moresushi, so she brought me here. The restaurant is small but cute and fits a decent amount of tables. We started off with 3 hot green teas. Our server was very nice but forgot the third green tea, which was no problem since they were so incredibly hot, we had to wait at least 10 minutes to take a sip. However, they were delicious. The tea was so good that we all wanted to take them to go (sadly they did not have to-go cups). With it being such a cold day, I got the miso soup to start. It was a nice size portion and had so much flavor. One of my friends tried a few rolls, while my other friend and I shared the lunch size chicken teriyaki. I was taken back by how big the portion was and how tasty it was. The lunch portion came with rice, chicken teriyaki, dumplings, sushi, and a soup or salad, and the option to add an addition soup or salad for $0.50. We added the house salad, and wow! I am still thinking about how good the ginger dressing was. Highly recommend!

Came in here for the lunch special and it was so good! I got the 3 maki lunch special for around…read more19$ and it was so worth the price! For my picks, I got the crazy, Philly, and spicy yellowtail rolls. The yellowtail roll was so good and just the right amount of spice! The staff was friendly and our meal came out extremely quick. So, no worries if you need to rush back to the office.