I would say this is currently the best restaurant around Boston, absolutely love their chicken dishes. Please don't change a thing :)

Excellent. The dul miu (pea pod leaves) were nicely cooked with high wok hei. The mustard green soup with pork and salty egg had a nice flavor to it, though I would have preferred smaller cuts. The seafood mix on top of tofu was quite nice - it was also placed on a bamboo leaf which provided a bit of flavor. The tofu texture was so fascinating; it was not super soft (definitely not silky) but it held together well enough and still had a smooth feeling / surface. The chicken with bitter melon black bean sauce was excellent. The bitter melon bitter flavor came through, and the chicken pieces were somehow rather tender. Huge menu, so need to go multiple times. read more

ENVIRONMENT: Spacious restaurant with bright lighting and nice big glass windows. There is a bar with 2 TVs, 3 seats. Tables range in size from small (2-4 seats), medium (7-8 seats), to large (10-12+). Medium and large tables are circular with lazy susans, small ones are rectangular and have no lazy susans. Menus have lots of photos and have Chinese and English text. SERVICE: Servers speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. 2 plates were a little dirty but server promptly exchanged them at request. Our server was very charismatic and patient. There is a hot pot option for dinner (our party did not do this); hot pot is done by providing guests with a portable burner and a pot. FOOD: We came here for 开年饭 and overall had a good meal! 2 dishes weren't amazing but we liked everything else: Honey BBQ Pork / Char Siu - 蜜汁叉烧 More sweet than savory, but unfortunately kind of on the dry side. It came out room temperature. There was more sauce/glaze to dip it in on the plate but it was still not the best in terms of 叉烧. Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup - 蟹肉鱼肚汤 This is one of those soups that has corn starch added to it to thicken it, and I personally am not really a fan of these texture-wise. Contained a good amount of crab meat and fish maw as well as egg white. The fish maw's unique soft chewy/crunchy texture was there, but unfortunately the soup was kind of bland. Chicken This was the favorite of the table! The chicken's skin was crispy and the meat (even the thicker white meat parts) was juicy, and the minced garlic on the top went with it so well. This stuff is awesome with rice. My sister claims that this is the best-cooked chicken she's had so far. This was the only dish we fully finished (don't worry, everything else will be leftovers). Salted Egg Deep-Fried Fish - 黄金白饭鱼 I liked this dish, but it was a little weird because the batter was not really crispy (it was a bit damp/soggy) and I could not taste any salted egg in it at all. However, the fish were really hot when they came out and the meat was surprisingly soft and even flaky. Just enough salt, good with the rice. Clay Pot Garlic Frog Legs - 蒜子田鸡煲 There wasn't very much meat on the frog legs, but the meat that WAS there was very tender. Some small bits of meat that broke off were a little chewier but that might just be a consequence of smaller meat = overcooking more likely. I felt like the other things in the pot (onion, charred garlic, scallions, mushrooms) outnumbered the frog itself, but they tasted good. Eggplant We got this eggplant vegetarian and without garlic/onion, so it wasn't in its "intended" form, but it was still really flavorful. The eggplant was nice and soft, and it came with snap peas, sliced carrots and the type of tofu that is firm on the outside but soft inside. Pea Shoots We got these without garlic. Cooked well and good crunch on the stems. I like pea shoots and these were done solidly. Walnut Shrimp - 核桃虾 Shrimp was decently crispy and pretty juicy inside, and the sauce amount was good and not overpowering. Broccoli florets were soft and stems were a bit hard, but that's pretty much standard for this dish anyway. I think the walnuts could have been more crispy and could have had more of a glaze on them. I like this dish and this one was pretty good, mostly because of the shrimp. Red Bean Sago Soup - 豆沙 I think they probably have this sitting in a pot to be served; it's pretty watery and the tapioca balls are basically dissolved already (you can see them but when you eat a spoonful it's like they're not there). However, this is the complementary "bonus dessert" so I don't mind. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Chinese cuisine without making a trip to Chinatown, then this is the place. Came here on a Wednesday night and the place was not packed. But on the weekends, they said they get really busy and will have a wait. We got their signature fresh coconut chicken hot pot (fresh coconut cut into the pot, boiled with chicken and any other side vegetables you would like to order for a separate charge). The server will tell you to cook the chicken about 15 minutes or so, don't over cook it as it'll make the chicken dry and chewy. Not a super wow dish but the simple flavors goes well together and with the dipping sauce (soy sauce, garlic, lemon) We also got the filet fish in spicy chili sauce. This was not overly spicy compared to other places. Not a ton of fish pieces but very generous with the vegetables. They have a large menu with a lot of authentic Chinese restaurant staples so I will be back to try more items read more

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I was interested in checking this place out after seeing a post on Instagram about their Peking duck. The portion of duck was big but the flavors in the duck weren't very juicy and the meat wasn't tender. We also got pea sprouts for our vegetable dish, which was solid. The service was quick and the restaurant was empty when we arrived. read more

I am glad Ding's is back in business, this is some of my favorite Chinese food in the state, it is as good, if not better than my favorite restaurants in Chinatown. Food is not only delicious but prepared rapidly and the wait staff is equally awesome. It can get pretty busy here, so best to come during off hours or you may have to wait for a table. read more

We love this place！ Clean and yammy food！Will come back again. Try white pepper chicken . read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Great authentic Cantonese dishes. Most Chinese patrons order the Coconut Chicken Soup which comes in medium or large size. Salt & pepper chicken wings are very good. Their ginger scallion twin lobsters stu fry is bomb. $60 but worth it. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Roast Beef over Chinese Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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First time here on a Saturday morning and walked in on a whim right around 11:30am. We were a table of three and got a table immediately and there were others already here and eating. This place opens at 11am so folks must have gotten here when they opened and they all seemed happy to be here. The food is fresh and delicious. The ambience is light and energetic. Service was quick and helpful. My two sons (10 & 13) loved everything we ordered! I am inspired to try more authentic foods next time as I see many patrons around us ordered thingsI didn't recognize that look so delicious. I will definitely come back again and recommend you try it. It also seems they have a solid takeout business as folks were coming in to pick up the whole time we were here. That's always a good sign too! read more

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Excellent food! feel like this should be the best Chinese food in boston. Hopefully I will go back soon. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Chicken hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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All dim sums came fast and tasted so delicious! My favorite is the seafood rice porridge and shrimp rice roll. Definitely come next time for the full dining experience :D read more

Wanted to try somewhere new for Chinese-style foods for Lunar New Year Celebration. We went to Ding's Kitchen. It is a relatively pricy restaurant for its dishes. THe highlight was the coconut chicken soup which you cook yourself as many tables ordered that dish. We also tried the lobster fried rice which was delicious. Not too long of a wait which was appreciated. read more

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Small authentic Cantonese restaurant with dim sum everyday! They also have a weekday lunch menu for only $13-14, which is a great deal. Their Peking Duck was very affordable - I paid about $28 for half and it came with Chinese crepes, scallions, cucumbers, and hoisin sauce. This would be much more expensive in other spots around Boston. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Not sure why this place is rated so low; it is severely underrated. It's extremely popular with international students from China so it's always very crowded. We hate to wait in line for about an hour before getting in; however, it was totally worth it. The menu stood out to me with interesting dish combinations and flavors like the lobster fried rice and coconut chicken hotpot which is pretty unique. We ordered the lobster fried rice, green beans, and crispy seafood and pork. To start with, the lobster fried rice is die for. It is so savory and mouth watering. The glutinous rice is just the right texture. The seafood and pork was just scrumptious as expected. As with the green beans. The service was quite fast. The restaurant itself was large and we sat at a huge round table (there was only 3 of us!) there were tanks of fish and seafood isn't he back of the restaurant so you know it'll be good ;) I can't wait to come back next time! read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Lobster fried rice, green beans, fried seafood - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Authentic, friendly and delicious. Ding's dim sum is first rate! It would be nice to have more English explanations of some of the menu items, but if you are adventurous, just go for it. You will not be disappointed. read more

Horrible reservation system from the get go. No comments on other stuff regardless of how decent it may be. Good luck building your yelputation. read more

So this is our fifth time dining in this establishment and for this occasion, we pre-ordered a live king crab for a party of six! This king crab was brought to our table - alive, foaming at the mouth and weighing in at 9 pounds! Some of us came without eating the entire day just to make room for this creature and we were very pleasantly acquainted with the different preparations of the crab onto our taste buds. First came the innermost portion of its legs fried with salty duck yolk batter that was simply a blast of flavor (just coating your entire mouth), from the awesome sweetness of the crab and the salty pairing of the duck yolk - a great combination and most of us just wanted to keep savoring the duck yolk! Next up was the steamed upper and lower legs with minced garlic sauce, in two plates. Upon extraction of the meat and its transition to the surface of our tongues and the first chew, everyone melted, created another stomach and became silent by the tender texture of the meat which oozed its sweet, unctuous flavor. You just have to experience this wonder. Beneath these legs were rice vermicelli bathing in and soaking up the minced garlic sauce and crab juice that were easily devoured. These two plates emptied out first. The third preparation was stir fried noodles with the crab head meat presented in the head shell. Although there was some meat within, we came to the conclusion that we should've made the decision to choose rice instead of noodles as the crab flavor didn't come through as much as we would've expected. To complement this 3-way preparation, we also ordered the salt and pepper fried platter of squid, shrimp and pork, a fish maw soup (definitely add white pepper and vinegar to enhance the experience), black pepper steak (very tender) and stir fry pea pod stems which became out bright and perfect. Service was very attentive to ensure we had ample table room for the next dish while also clearing off anything empty. The place was packed and had a line outside of the restaurant so definitely recommend making reservations since for anyone who enjoys very good quality Cantonese cuisine, you will definitely want to come in and be seated quickly to enjoy the comforting experience. read more

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This review is for dim sum only, after Ding's reopened after the closure. Party of 5 had no wait. Bill totaled over $110 before tip. Good: har kow, tripe, steamed rice noodle rolls, steamed roast pork buns, stuffed eggplant, crispy taro with pork. Just OK: shui mai, spare ribs in black bean sauce (mostly fatty pcs), turnip cake (barely any filling). Not good: sticky rice in lotus leaves (mealy mushy texture, fillings not that fresh), sesame balls with lotus filling (too little filling). Worth driving to Joyful Garden instead but prepare for a wait there. read more

High quality food with great service . Love the Chicken Supreme Soup ! Will back again. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Fish Maw with Chicken Supreme Soup . Yummy ! - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Good communication when trying to make reservation for large party. Live fresh seafood options and the coconut chicken soup prepared table side were the highlights of this meal. Geoduck was fresh with excellent preparation. Lobster fried rice was excellent and comes in a very large portion. Also tried other vegetarian dishes. Overall good quality across the board considering the overwhelming menu. read more

Finally Authentic Chinese menu in Newton Fabulous expansive menu Huge portions Food was excellent Only problem is that we won't have to travel to Bostons Chinatown anymore read more

Diarrhea City. And hardly any protein in the dish. And didn't taste good to boot. Yech.

I loveee this place! Best dimsum and chiense food. They also have cheap Peking duck for the month of March :) read more

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This place's coconut chicken is THE BEST. Better than a lot of places in China. Would highly highly recommend. This is the second year we've been coming here. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Came here for Chinese new years. Food was very yummy. Can't wait to come back! Def recommend read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Sui mai, Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I am surprised this place doesn't have higher reviews. A gem of a find in Newton! Really good authentic Chinese food. A great option in town, because I usually go into Quincy or Boston for Chinese food. We had: Steam fish fillet House fried rice Chicken chow fun Walnut shrimp Everything was pipping hot and flavorful. Great portion size. We look forward to trying their dim sim one day. read more

Very delicious and the service is very nice. The food came out quick compared to other restaurants.

Food here are delicious,especially Cantonese style dishes and Dimsum tastes great! The fresh coconut chicken hotpot is must try. read more

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Went to Ding's Kitchen with a couple of friends and ordered a variety of authentic Cantonese dishes My favorites were the peking duck and the deep-fried soft shell crabs. The crepe skins for the peking duck were perfectly thin, and the duck was tender. And the soft shell crabs tasted amazing! I know this restaurant is more known for their Chicken Coconut Hot Pot, but I highly recommend others to come try their Cantonese dishes! read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Peking duck and lobster with flat rice noodles - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

It's busy on a Saturday! So much so the servers were trying to keep up. They were amazingly not frazzled though. We had all the usual dim sum dishes - our family is very partial to the beef cheung fun, however everything was very good. read more

This restaurant is great, the food is amazing and the everything is great. This is probably my favorite restaurant ever. The service from the staff was great too! read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Authentic, good food, fast service, substantial portions! Leftovers we took were enough for a second full meal.

The stir fried lobster with sticky rice is amazing! Quick service, clean restaurant, attentive staff read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Stir fried lobster with glutinous rice - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I was so glad we made a reservation as it was quite busy. It is a nice restaurant for some good tasting authentic Chinese food. Every table had the lobster with glutinous rice so we had to give it a try too. Not bad but I am not sure if I would order it again as it was not cheap. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Lobster with glutinous rice - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Ordered 90 bucks of food for delivery and it was ok but not great. Boneless ribs were cooked pork but no sauce. It's supposed to be carmelized and it had nothing on it. Skip it. Orange chicken was doughy, not crispy or carmelized. Panda's orange chicken is better. Shrimp with walnut was good but sauce needed more sweetened condensed milk - tasted too mayonnaise. read more

Food was amazing! The ambiance can be improved. Definitely try the coconut chicken soup.

The food is very delicious and the workers are very friendly! Also it's also very clean and has lots of decor there! read more

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Get the roasted duck!!! It's so tasty and flavorful. Goes so well with rice. I'd also recommend the beef brisket and pea pod stems. The service was quick and the food comes out hot and fast. Casual family place - what's not to love? read more

Been here more than 5 times. Recommend Sichuan Double cooked Bacon, Peking Duck, Hunan Crispy Fish Filet Some dishes are good. Some dishes are average. read more

Ding’s Kitchen - Been here more than 5 times. Recommend Sichuan Double cooked Bacon, Peking Duck, Hunan Crispy Fish Filet - Chinese Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The porridge is good so is the eel rice. The service is very welcoming. The vibe was calm.