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

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

So much food for $5.50/box! Boxes are packed. Pretty standard Chinese take out food (limited selection) but does the job and the price is unbeatable. Still pretty tasty. There was a decent number of people in line so it seems popular. Cash only. read more

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Small local take out shop that been here more than decade... I been many years that I get take out from this place... a quick grab and go service and really affordable price. I brought a small steamed rice noodles which cost $2.75... price did not increase much. The sauce was better back than, mixed of soy sauce, sesame sauce, and sweet sauce plus chili sauce added if you want spicy. Now the sauce is watery, lack of sweet flavor... but no complain for the price and if you in a hurry. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ding Ho has the original owners again, and the food of good as well as inexpensive. Ignore my earlier review.

went to ding ho today (friday) at 3pm! there was no line at all and no wait :) the food was very good and very packed (i made two meals out of the small plate LOL) it was $5 flat for a great portion. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - lo mein with oyster sauce chicken - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

TLDR: Easily the most food you can get anywhere in Boston for this price. Seriously the "large" 5.00 entree is easily enough for two meals. You're not going to be taking any dates here anytime soon but you get a ton of pretty decent food for a really great price. read more

This photo was taken after I already ate two massive bites and I love how you can choose half of both types of noodles and get veggies from onions, broccoli and shredded cabbage in the dishes! Today I went with curry chicken, but both are amazing and they sauce it up perfectly where it's not too salty and not too bland. This is literally panda express, but even better in my opinion since it's not too sweet and it tastes fresh, unique and tender! read more

authentic lunch at the best prices going spend like 5 dollars and you'll be full for a good few hours . Expected nothing but flavors You on a budget they got you , you want fast and easy they got you . Service simple , friendly and sufficient read more

True to other reviews - this is a small, quick, and cheap place to grab food. Technically, you enter from one door on Harrison and exit on Kneeland, but given that it wasn't crowded, I saw someone exit on Harrison after receiving his order. On the first trip, I ordered a large. That's your choice of fried rice, white rice, lo mein, or Singapore noodle with two sides for $5.00! A small has one side and costs $3.00. The sides are chicken curry with potatoes, chicken with oyster sauce and onions, oyster sauce tofu, and broccoli. More specifically, I opted for the Singapore noodle, tofu, and chicken with onions. All pretty good. On the second trip, I arrived around 7:45 am this past Sunday and found the same friendly woman who was working the restaurant around 5 pm on Thursday. She was busy preparing food but already had the Singapore noodle, lo mein, and fried rice ready. I opted for two large orders: one of the Singapore noodle and one of the lo mein. I was charged $9 and left a $1 tip. She said the guy who makes the protein dishes wouldn't be in until after 8 am but since we had a flight to catch, we couldn't wait. She also asked on both trips whether we wanted sriracha sauce but we declined. The food is fine without hot sauce. As a point of reference, I ended up splitting the two large orders into six lunches for this week. A bit meager so I think it would have been more appropriate in four lunches if there was protein as well. Don't discount this place. Yes, it's small, but the simplicity of either referring to a limited menu or pointing to the few options that are presented cafeteria style, make up for the space and fill you up. In fact, they pack so much food into our styrofoam containers, they cracked a little. I paid cash and I am not sure if they accept credit cards; I doubt it. They also sell soft drinks and potstickers. read more

Hole in wall and super cheap! Cash only! I don't think there are many places like this in Boston and this place have maybe 70 square feet of space. There's two doorways for you to walk in and out of once ordering and paying. Food consists of either small or large boxes which you can get with rice or noodles and different food items such as curry chicken, stir fried tofu, chicken and onions, etc all for $2.50/$4.50. What I love is that they have the rice noodles with peanut sauce which I think is one of a kind in Boston! Always loved this from New York but it was never a big thing in Boston. The prices are also the same as above. With prices being so low, food quality would not be tip top compared to an actual sit down. But it is a quick grab and go spot as you enter through on door, order, and pay all under 5 minutes. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Noodle plus 2 items $4.50 June 2019 - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If you're looking for something quick and cheap in Chinatown, this is the spot for you. Growing up in the area, this has been my favorite restaurant ever since I was a kid. It's really simple and just some soy sauce and peanut sauce on some noodles but it fills you up and tastes great. You can also ask for some hot sauce on it. It's a pretty small place on the corner and easy to miss but I recommend it to all of my friends. I always make it a point to stop by here whenever I'm in the city! Make sure to remember that it's takeout and cash only. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Steamed Rice Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing portion for $5 (with drink!). Very tasty food. I took it over to eat in the Boston Common. They ask if you would like hot sauce and I said yes. No line when I went at 12pm on a Wednesday. Would go back again without hesitation. Thanks. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Lomein noodles and chicken. 1 main + noodles + drink for about $5. - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The hidden GEM of Boston. Oh man. The rice noodles are sooooooo good and fresh. Moist and firm. Perfectly cooked. Place is super inexpensive. Simple mom and pop operation. Highly recommend. CASH ONLY. read more

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I love this place, for what it lacks in Chinese American ambience it makes up in with hearty comfort food. I have been coming here 30+ years. Never had a bad meal and the people who run it are lovely. Steamed noodles are a new thing for me and I love them. Every thing else is great, you just have to be adventurous and try whatever looks good. Must have for me when I need a quick hearty lunch that's delicious and not heavy on the wallet. read more

A hidden jewel in Bostons Chinatown, take out only. They have limited choices but everything on their menu is delicious, quality over quantity. I usually get almost everything on the menu from noodles to soups. Can't beat the price either, dinner for 6 with leftovers under $40. Highly recommended. read more

Super mom and pop and cheap street eats. It really is $2 -4. Very nostalgic of food found in Hong Kong. Highly recommend the rice noodles over soy + peanut sauce. Because it's so hearty , the small size is pretty sufficient for one person . Sometimes I'm still unable to finish it. It is the very definition of fast food when you look at the lo mien and fried rice but they also make dumplings , steamed veggies, curry, chicken , etc. I've only been a few times but there's a few dishes that are consistent and new dishes on other days . Pretty worth it for those looking for cheap eats. The owner /server is a super sweet woman read more

I love the rice noodle rolls here! I get it at least once a month, sometimes every week. They come with sriracha, peanuts sauce, sweet soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Only $2.50! read more

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

Do you have $6 of cash on you? Do you like lo mein and chicken? Do you like to eat large quantities of food for not a lot of money? Then drop whatever you're doing and beeline it to Ding Ho right now. The lo mein and fried rice are excellent bases for a winning lunch, but the oyster chicken can make a meal into an experience. If you're looking for something a bit more hearty, the potato curry chicken will do the job, going above and beyond. Highly recommend the steamed dumplings if you're looking for something resembling a pork bun. They have gotten me through some of the more difficult periods of my life. They have broccoli here too, which I have never tried. Honestly a bit surprising that they have that on the menu since I imagine there is a very small overlap between people who eat here and people who eat vegetables. In short, if you have $10 and want to eat like a king, and you are also resilient enough to withstand the silent judgment of your coworkers as you eat 5 pounds of Chinese food in your lunch break room, Ding Ho simply cannot be beat. read more

Ding Ho is a A tiny little corner spot with standing room only for about six people shoulder to shoulder. It is more like a cafeteria point and they put it into a little Styrofoam container and ask if you want hot sauce. There is always a line here because of the pricing and quickness of receiving an order. Standard procedure as you get in line you point to one of the five or six items they have in the trays you tell them large or small they package it up and you pay cash. It is one of the best bargains for fast food in Boston much quicker than ordering McDonald's you actually get authentic Asian cuisine cafeteria style a small order is $2.50 a large order is $4.50. No frills no extras just a Styrofoam container filled with rice noodles and maybe a protein if you're lucky definitely fills the void when you have three minutes and you're hungry. The staff is all business no chatter. FYI if you want chopsticks you have to give them back the plastic fork they only give you one of the other I find this extremely hilarious but what do you want for $2.50 this is definitely the place to go for a quick stop. Next time you can't find a parking spot in Chinatown and you're by yourself you don't want to risk a ticket you'll be in and out of here in three minutes tops have your cash ready when you walk in you'll be out the door before you can even imagine what you want to eat. Kudos ding hole for actually having a place for fast food Chinese. read more

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Dirt cheap place with a small selection but fast and serves quick. This is a spot for a lot of local folks to have lunch apparently.

Hands down the cheapest place to get food in Chinatown. They will legit stuff the containers until food is oozing out of them. It's not the most amazing food you'll ever eat but for something less than $4, deal with it. Food ranges from noodles to fried rice and dumplings. read more

This place is a very beat up Chinese food corner stall that has been there since 1980 according to the sign. I was drawn in by the cheap price. They offer a small size styrofoam portion for $2.50 or a large size for $3.50. You get to choose 2 of the items with either size. The place itself is very old and does not look the cleanest, but the food was decent. When I was there, the food offered was lo mein, fried vermicelli noodles, or fried rice, with stir fried broccoli, chicken with onions or curry chicken. It hit the spot and was adequate if you are looking for a cheap, greasy fix. I wish their selection was bigger though. read more

I have been coming here for over 30 years. It's changed ownership a couple times but the food is unchanged and AMAZING. I've had literally everything they offer and I can find nothing to complain about. For me the stars are the tofu and broccoli (how do they get SO MUCH flavor in this?!), the steamed rice noodles with peanut sauce (seriously, try this) and the hot and sour soup. My boyfriend really likes their curried chicken. This is a take out only place that is cash only and I hope it never ever ever closes since their food is unmatched. 10/19 read more

If there's one thing you need to get here, it is their steamed vermicelli rolls (cheung fun for anyone trying to order). Make sure to overdose it with sesame sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha, if you like spicy. They recently raised their prices: $2 for vermicelli rolls, $2.50 for 2 items, $4.50 for 3. Ding Ho is like a historical landmark for food in Chinatown. It's been around for more than a decade at astoundingly low prices. Come here for a quick, cheap bite! Note: Ding Ho is like a drive thru without the driving. You order and leave as there are no places for you to sit. Also, bring cash! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Steamed vermicelli rolls with all sauces!! - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The cheapest quickest lunch I know of in Boston. It's just a take out counter with the same few options every day, but they're hearty and very cheap, so I hit it once every week. Staff is pretty friendly no matter how hot it is behind the counter, and I've never had a bad meal. It's up to $3 for a small combo and $5 for a large now, which is still fantastic. read more

Way better and way cheaper than your average panda express fast food. If you're looking for that classic fast food Chinese takeout that fills you up with yummy greasy Chinese food then look no further. You can't beat the amount of food you get for the price. The takeout line is fast and efficient during the lunch time and you won't be waiting long even if there is a line. $4/5 for a large combo box where you can order either the noodles or fried rice with two choices of entree. My go to is usually a combination of half noodles/half fried rice with just a large serving of their chicken. Although it can be a bit greasy at times, I love the way it tastes and the price just makes it that much better. I can't resist a good deal and it seems like many others can't either. No wonder it's so popular during lunch time! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Fried rice and chicken for $4! - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

dumplings were not the same as before. not only skin was thick (which is the same as before), but the inside was mushy and didn't taste like what they used to do it. either they changed the supplier or the recipe, regardless they were pretty gross even when eating in the dark. I rarely throw away food but I couldn't bring myself to finish all 4 in the box. used to be my go-to cheap eat fix, not anymore. lady at counter also took the $3 I handed over when she said said $2. Thought it was $2.50 so I had three dollar bills in hand. didn't get to think about until it happened so i didn't bother asking for it back. She seemed to have looked briefly at the money and proceeded to dump it in the cashier box anyway. wouldn't be returning for a while. read more

This takeout joint is exactly what you would expect. It's on a small corner and has just enough room for you to get in, get your food and get out. They don't offer much as the combo had a choice between two chicken dishes and a tofu dish with a choice between 3 carbs (two noodles and fried rice). This place is also cash only. I got the large 2 dish combo for 4.50 and a hot and sour soup for 1.50 for lunch. The chicken was pretty stewy and looks a little questionable but tasted pretty decent. I also got the lo mein which tasted pretty good. The hot and sour soup...just no. Avoid it. It's suppose to be hot and sour soup but this thing was just straight. For what it is, a cheap Chinese takeout, it is halfway decent. I've heard good things about their side order noodle dish but it slipped my mind. If I do come back that is definitely one thing that I would like to try. read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Large combo $4.50 - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Known amongst my classmates for its ability to soundly liquify one's stool, the food is cheap, greasy and able to get the job done provided that you possess great GI fortitude. In its defense, the stuff doesn't taste particularly bad at all...just a bit below the average American Chinese fare. Really though, there are nearly a dozen places within a block of Ding Ho where you can find cheap, decent Chinese food in a hurry. read more

The only place in Boston making cheong fun the way I love it. If you've ever stopped at one of the carts in NYC's Chinatown, then you know what I'm talking about. read more

Rice noodle rolls are legit my favorite food on the planet, so you know I'm a regular here when I come to Chinatown and get a bite to eat. No place else that I know of serves them with yummy peanut sauce, soy sauce, and if you want, hot sauce. They home mix their peanut and hot sauce, so there's nothing quite like the mix you get from here. I don't even bother getting other foods here because for $2 what more could you want! I came here at the end of the day yesterday expecting dryer noodles, but NOPE. Just as chewy and delicious as they always are. You can get small or large, but a small is a good size for a heavy snack or light meal. As others have noted, this is a cafeteria line service and there's no seating. Parking in Chinatown is notoriously bad, but if you come around 5PM on a weekday you can get a spot two blocks away without too much trouble (down Harrison Ave.). Cash only! It's a beat up place, but it's a treasure. read more

This is by far one of my favorite places ever. This is because they have those crazy delicious rice noodles with the peanut sauce that I crave any time someone mentions them! The best part is that they only cost $2 for a side of them $4 for the big container. For 8.50 my husband and I got dinner AND lunch for the next day. I've been coming here since I was in middle school since it was always affordable on a kids allowance. There's so few places that still taste just as good as when you were a kid. Mostly because my stomach can't handle the salt or different flavors anymore. Surprisingly this, I can still eat. I had gone the night before but it was closed. Tried finding out what time they close but got there too late. The next day we went back (again bc now my husband mentioned those rice noodles and now I had to have some) asked and they close at 7pm. His place is cash only. Bring an appetite and hurry home to eat or get yourself to a park or bench if it's warm out and enjoy your meal. There's one door in and the opposite door out, no seating or hanging out. It's grab and go and eat your heart out! read more

Randomly stumbled across this spot while in Chinatown. Ordered the fried rice, lo mein, and the 2 chicken dishes. Nothing impressive with the dishes, but at $5 you can beat that. Also ordered the hot & sour soup which I enjoyed. Will definitely be coming back when I'm craving some takeout! read more

Quick no frills spot to grab some quick rice noodles with hot sauce, soy sauce, or peanut butter sauce. For about $2, it's not a bad spot to grab a quick bite and if your expectations aren't too high. Cramped and with limited space, come in through the entrance by Double Chin and exit through the entrance by the poultry shop. IG: Mood4foodeatery read more

If you want a quick, cheap, nice fix when you are suddenly hungry, this is the place! The lady that works there is very nice, I think..haha, Food is average. Keeps me full at a good price, so I'm Fine with that! read more

If you want lots of Chinese food for a really cheap price, this is the place for you! The quality and options of the food isn't as great but I am able to get a take away box of food with rice or noodles and 2 entrees for $4! When I visited, they only had BBQ chicken, something that looks like Mobu Tofu, and some vegetable dish along with Lo Mein, rice noodles, and fried rice. I would definitely go back if I'm wanting food for a really cheap price! Note that it's cash only! read more

Ding Ho Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a very good grab and go place with very good prices. Try the dumplings first thing in the morning when they're the freshest. They have just a few meat dishes, fried rices, noodles, and vegetables - not a lot of items but you can mix and match them however you like. These are bargain priced combinations of different ingredients and different sizes, in my opinion. The containers are absolutely packed full of food. Caution: these are styrofoam containers, not the plastic trays with snap lids so if you get something juicy make sure you carry it flat because it can leak. The dumplings that I love in the morning sit in the steam table so by noon they're a little chewy for me. This is a tiny shop, little more than the length of a steam table. Enter by the Harrison Ave door, and 15 feet later you will have ordered and paid for your food and exited with your plastic bag and utensils and food onto Kneeland Street. read more

I had always been curious of this place but was worried about them being dirty but boy was I wrong! The A grade sanitary rating is well deserved. Don't be put off by the small size of this place! The food is delicious and super cheap. I got the chicken curry which not only smelled great but was probably one of the best curry chickens I've ever had. The Lomein was also on point. And lastly, the churng fun is my favorite~ Give this place a try! PS . They are cash only read more

I haven't been in this restaurant yet, but my boyfriend brought food from there for lunch. The dumplings are crazy good and I liked their lo mein. It has a sweet taste to it. The prices are so cheap! read more