Hole in the wall type place that felt like it has been here forever and never expanded or grew because they don't need much to operate and sell food. There wasn't a line when my friend and I visited, and even if there were, it's not like it's going to take long to get your food. It's a perfectly quick takeout meal. Just make sure to BRING CASH. They do not accept card, but at least the price is very straightforward because there's no need to calculate for tax. Any tip is up to you and the cash you have on hand. The food wasn't bad at all, considering the price and amount given. I should've also added on the steamed rice noodles, but we didn't have enough cash for everything, though after ordering, the one large two choice option was enough food. read more

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The concept of an inexpensive takeout lunch in downtown Boston has pretty much disappeared. Many local, independent purveyors are gone, but visiting Ding Ho in Chinatown feels like momentarily stepping back in time. Their $7 large lunch plates in 2026 offer an otherwise unheard of value. So, while the selection is very limited, and the dishes aren't too exciting, an occasional visit is well worth it. I opted for the fried rice as my "base," which has some scattered corn kernels, peas and carrots. It's more like soy sauce/oil seasoned white rice, as it lacks any crispiness from being wok fried. The oyster sauce flavored monochromatic chicken thighs frankly didn't look too appealing, but they were very tender and lean. They pair nicely with the broccoli, which retained some of its crunch. I recommend cutting up the chicken and broccoli and mixing up all the components. Throw in some sriracha and you've got a super inexpensive, very filling meal (or two). This is a hole-in-the wall. No seats, cash only, takeout only, and a quick moving line with a lady who seems pleased knowing you may be shocked by the weight of the styrofoam filled container you're about to receive. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Large ($7) w/ fried rice, chicken thighs, and broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious rice noodle! Can't beat $3.50 for perfectly cooked rice noodle and delicious peanut sauce! I got mine with sesame seeds and soy sauce also. There is also the option to get sriracha if that's your jam! I also tried the Singapore noodle which was a good texture but had too much of a cabbage flavor for me. Service was quick. And the venue is definitely take out style hole in the wall so be ready to get in and out and eat on the go! I'd definitely be back! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Rice noodle with soy sauce and peanut sauce - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ding Ho is a must go for Boston Chinatown visitors but remember to bring cash as this store and many others do not take card. The store itself is quite small with no sitting area so plan to walk to the park to eat. I ordered lo mein with the two chicken curry options they had and drizzle of sriracha. The food was HOT but yummy! It could've used more sriracha as it wasn't spicy at all. I would definitely visit again! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came across this cash only takeout restaurant today and the service was amazing! I ordered the fried rice and chicken combo and it was really filling:) only for $5 you get all this meat!! would highly recommend to any friends who need a quick meal/bite in the area read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - small combo - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Value value value!!! Show up with a $10 bill and you and a friend will be satisfied. Great prices, good food, and quick service. Come early because they sell out of dumplings after noon! read more

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Another day, another lunch at Ding Ho! Super friendly service. Love the ladies that works there. Always greeting me with a smile. Love their vermicelli noodles and curry chicken. I hope they incorporate another dish or something. That would be really good for business! read more

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So glad to find this place during my recent trip to Boston. They open at 8am daily but closed on Sundays My go-to was their Hong Kong Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls). These noodles are thick, bouncy and soft and smothered in a mix sesame/peanut butter/soy/hoisin sauces. I can't get this in Florida so this was a treat, and it was inexpensive at $2.50 for a generous portion. We also had to get their dumplings to eat along side with vinegar sauce, these are $1/piece! This is a takeout place only, the inside has enough room for just a line of up to maybe 6 people. There are 3 seats outside though for a quick eat and run. This place is a gem, nothing fancy, just cheap and tasty eats. The lady behind the counter was super friendly and helpful. Come by here for atleast those 2 items, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Pork Dumplings (Wor Tip) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Hot and sour soup was banging! I searched everywhere for a good soup and this hit the spot! Quick service and the lady was super friendly read more

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What a little gem tucked on the corner on Harrison Street in Chinatown. Cash only so be prepared but totally worth it and very economical. Hong Kong Street Food Classics. Affordable authentic comfort food that will round out your day in Boston read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Penn fried dumplings in Hong Kong rolled flat rice noodles with peanut sauce, soy sauce, and sesame seeds - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ding Ho is back open every day! After a spell of being closed Sundays, I was glad to find them open again one Sunday. it is $5 for a small combo or $7 for a large combo. Both come with your choice of carb base (fried rice, lo mein, Singapore noodle, or white rice), and one choice for small or two choices for a large. Choices on this day were between two veggie (broccoli, tofu) and two chicken (curry, and chicken and onion). I opted for the chicken and onion, and the broccoli. she let me split the carb base, so I got fried rice and lo mein. The portion was generous, and everything tasted satisfactory. Their new hours are 8am - 5pm. *** I like getting their steamed rice noodles which come with optional sesame seed sprinkle and sauce packets. They also let me swap it in for the carb base for my combo when I asked. Cash Only. read more

The rice noodles with all the sauces are so good! Great service! There is no place to sit here though, takeout only!

Ask for the rice roll with both peanut and hot sauce yummy. Best broccoli in the world.

Try their chicken curry and Singapore noodles! Add some sriacha for a hint of spice. The chicken was moist and the curry flavor wasn't too over powering. This small combo with the chicken and noodles complimented each other well and they really hooked it up with the portions here. All for $5, cash only. This is not a sit down restaurant, perfect if you're in a hurry and you're looking for something simple, delicious, and cheap. read more

Update: the large take-out box is now $7. The box itself is marginally smaller, and they don't pile food up until the box can barely open anymore. They still give a decent quantity of food, so it is still extreme value. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - 大飯盒 (油蔥雞，花菜，米粉) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Get over yourself. This is the last outpost of Chinatown cheap eats. It's a historical landmark that honors the tradition. It's all good and the prices are very affordable. Take-out only, but you can walk over to the China Trade Gate and enjoy your food. Cash only! read more

Unfortunately, 6 stars is not an option. So 5 stars it is. Huge portion, cash only, delicious food. No dine-in, only take out. Very good lunch or dinner option. read more

This is probably the cheapest food in downtown Boston. The only place that comes close is Ba Le. $5 for a small, $7 for a large. I got the small and was still happily satiated. The lo mein noodles are solid. The curry chicken is also pretty good. I liked it better than the oyster sauce chicken. Food isn't mindblowing, but it's 100% worth the price. read more

Ding Ho feels like a blast from the past - a tiny restaurant on the corner of Chinatown with some crazy cheap prices and huge portions of fried chinese takeout. I visited on a weekday for lunch and left with takeout containers in-hand about 2 minutes later. The woman working the front counter was nice and friendly, offering me some vinegar and sriracha topping for my food. I ended up ordering some dumplings and vegetable lo mein, both which could easily feed 2 people for less than $10. The food itself was tasty and filling, and I especially enjoyed the dumplings which were clearly not pre-frozen. I'll definitely be back for some more cheap eats! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good food, cheap prices, friendly staff, cool location. You get exactly what you pay for here, and you really don't pay much. Check it out if you're in the area and want a quick lunch. read more

rice rolls are so good w/ the sauce and their egg rolls are great too! a good spot to grab some cheap and quick eats when you're in a rush

Just like other reviewers have mentioned - come here for the huge portions of standard Chinese food. We were there early morning so the veggie options were not ready. I see them preparing tofu in the open kitchen. We opted for a large box with onion chicken and curry chicken. The steamed rice noodles and dumplings were delicious. Service quick. They were generous with soy sauce and peanut sauce. No seating. To go only. read more

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The lady serving the food was kind and allowed us to get rice noodle instead of the other main options. We also asked for some broccoli, which she was more than happy to give us. If you can order in chinese, definitely do so! There is no place to sit down, there is just a counter where they serve you the food. The food was delicious The large plates are now $6 but STILL SO WORTH IT. Make sure you ask for the sriracha, peanut sauce, and soy sauce. The combination of the flavors with the rice noodles is absolutely delightful. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Large plate: rice noodle, chicken teriyaki, curry chicken, broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

fresh rice rolls only for 3.50, super delicious and can choose to add spicy or not. went a second time on my last day of my trip. service was quick and fast read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - rice rolls - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wow wow wow! Didn't know what to expect and it definitely exceeded my expectations. Delicious and affordable read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Rice noodle rolls and dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ding Ho has been around for what seems like forever. It is super popular to a quick, affordable bites. Every so often, I will crave their plain rice rolls & ask for peanut butter, sriracha, and hoisin sauce. This combination hits EVERY TIME, especially when it's steaming hot! I got a small size to go (usually get a large but I was not too hungry) & it was only $4, cash only. The rest of their food is definitely on the blander side, so if there's one item on their menu I would recommend, it would have to be their rice rolls. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - line to order - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went here many times and the ladies are really nice. I would always get the Steamed Rice Noodles, because it's 3 dollars for a small box but they would always give me a generous amount. I've always order the Steamed Rice Noodles sometimes with the Lo Mein. I will definitely come back for the food AND the service! read more

Ding Ho is an institution. A restaurant so storied it rivals almost Harvard or MIT. It's so clear that this place is a gem among the city of Boston that it deserves a national historic plaque. What made it special was I went in at 5:30 30 min after closing and they were hesitant but very gracious in giving me food. For $5 it was some of the most flavorful hand pulled noodles and dumplings I've ever had. The lady was super nice - cash only so I gave her a hefty tip too. This is what I mean when I love a hole in the wall restaurant. This kind of culture and tradition in a city that values clean profit and the bottom line. It shows the value you get from this place. Overall will come here again when in Chinatown, highly highly recommend!! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious food and reasonable prices! Can't wait to try the other food they have. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes.

For $5 for a full plate of noodles and two entrees, Ding Ho does what it does deliciously and at an affordable price. I came around noon on a Saturday afternoon and there was only one person in front of me and a line that formed behind me. Even if there is a line, however, it moves incredibly quickly because there are only so many options to choose from. I got the lo mein with chicken and broccoli. The food obviously isn't going to be up to certain people's standards, but you get what you pay for, which is a freshly cooked and simple meal that's super filling. Something to keep in mind is that this place is cash only and only does takeout. There are plenty of places nearby, including Boston Commons, to sit and enjoy a meal from Ding Ho. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Saw this place on TikTok when we were planning a trip to Boston. It is right by the hotel we are staying at so we stopped by before checking in. We each got one of the $5 small plates and these were delicious. You definitely get the bang for your buck and they are extremely generous portions. We were very filled. It wasn't busy when we stopped by so we got to quickly order our food and leave. It's a yummy spot to try the next time you are in Chinatown. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Seriously, an entire meal for $4-6? This mom and pop shop is to die for!! No better deal in the area to get some simple Cantonese home-cooked food! Cash only and remember to bring a smile. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Large Combo! Good for two meals! - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Recommended by a friend while doing a simple, cheap lunch take out in Chinatown. Service in the small little take out joint is very quick and they specialize in combo meals: a small box with 1 side and a large box with 2 sides ($6). Both come with either a base of lo mein, Singapore rice noodles, fried rice, etc. For a flat $4, I got the small combo of Singapore rice noodles and curry chicken w/ potato and carrots. My friend got the lo mein, curry chicken, and tofu for $6. For the price, we can't complain much about the flavor, but we were surprised chicken curry was pretty well seasoned than what we expected (there was also slices of ginger in the curry, a good sign the cooking effort is there). The lady also packed my small styrofoam tray with chicken to the brim and it barely closed, so def a bang for your buck! read more

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I've been going to Ding Ho since the 1980s, and it's still there today. I can't imagine a time when it wasn't. It's one of my favorite places for quick and delicious takeout. I used to work on Lincoln Street, and I'd often bring food back to the office and eat it there. I can't wait to go back and visit Ding Ho and enjoy their yummy and delicious food again. read more

okay WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE IN CHINATOWN??? this ding ho place is CHEAP AS HELL, and DELICIOUS???!!! you walk in this little hallway, transporting you to the hustle and bustle of a busy street in beijing, you legit just POINT AT SHIT and they give you an infinite never ending portion OF AMAZING FOOD. COME HERE NOW IF YOU WANT CHINESE read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - SOME KIND OF NOODLE STUFF WHO CARES ITS AMAZING - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sweet place with a classic Chinatown vibe. No nonsense food with monstrous portions at extremely good prices. I got the large combo, fried rice with tofu and oyster chicken; my friend got the Singapore noodles with curry chicken. The woman at the counter was so sweet, her and my friend were speaking Cantonese and she offered free extra helpings (not that we needed it) and veggies to take back to the dorms. The tofu was fine but both chicken dishes were great. Nothing to complain about, bring cash and get yourself a plate of comfort. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Tofu and oyster chicken over fried rice. Not taken in restaurant. - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

An absolute steal in Boston. A full box of noodles or rice and your choice of side for $5 or two sides and main for $7. Such a steal and a staple for both students near by or for people looking to now splurge on a quick and delicious meal. Service is quick, the lady is always so sweet. Ambiance is a tiny corner shop with no seating, it's more take out style. read more

I keep coming back for their rice rolls! As a NYC native, I am very particular about my rice rolls (peanut butter Cheung fun). It only took me three years, but I finally found one that hits the spot. This unassuming place on the edge of Boston Chinatown is truly no frills. Every weekend, I happily shell out a few dollars for a large takeout container worth of rice rolls with sauce. Their rice rolls are perfectly bite sized and chewy. If you like "fresh," mushier texture rice rolls/Cheung fun this isn't for you. They have that "qq texture." However, the sauce is the real star of the show. They have prepackaged packets of soysauce and sesame/peanut butter mixture. If you want, they also add chili sauce! I do wish they had fish balls, but it's still really good for the price (~$6) If you're looking for a place to get chewy, deliciously saucy rice rolls that rival the carts of NYC Chinatown, here's the spot! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Rice rolls - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Little shack on the corner of Harrison and Kneeland. Very limited selection of like 3 entrees and 3 sides and soup. Very few words of interaction with an old Chinese lady working at the counter but pleasant. A large (two entrees and 1 side) is $5 and small (1 entree and 1 side) is $3.5 plus tax. And they give you a huge portion...good for like 3 meals. As for the food, well...Very underseasoned. I had to put soy sauce on everything. Singapore noodle had no flavor of curry....matter fact no flavor at all. Tofu dish tasted like a baby food. The only thing had some seasoning on was the Hunan Chicken...but still underseasoned. But what do you expect? They give you so much food for such a cheap price. This was more like a dare. I ended up throwing the most away. read more

Open 8-5 every day. Prefer cash but they also accept venmo! $5 for the small and $7 for the large combo (Rice/Noodles & 2 sides). Lady is super nice and portions are very generous. Recommend coming around 12-2:30. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Outside - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts