Amaaaaaazing food. I always love the beef noodle soup with half meat half tendon and SPICY! We also got their popcorn chicken and pork chops last time and it was so yummy and flavorful. read more

Going back for the 3rd time. Could not go wrong with any dish on the menu. Except we tried bamboo pork dish in the 3rd order, not so impressed by it, as the bamboo does not taste fresh. Feels like bamboo from cans. Overall, highly recommend the fried rice and the dessert! read more

The fried chicken gua bao are literally CRACK. I am addicted, the sauce is a mix of spicy and sweet with a hint of ginger and the chicken is fried to crispy perfection and the bun provides a fluffy contrast. Even after ordering delivery and reheating in the air fryer it still tastes AMAZING. read more

The family that runs this restaurant is super hospitable! Great good and great service. -Spicy Wonton Noodles : 5/5 SO GOOOD. The sweet/spicy sauce they used was perfect for the wontons and the chewy noodles. It wasn't really spicy - it was more sweet and mildly spicy. Very different from other types of spicy noodles in that it's uniquely Taiwanese-flavored! Can't really explain it but you have to try it to know it. -Gua Bao (Fried Chicken + Cabbage + Spicy Aioli): 5/5 Again, these steamed buns were closer to sweet than spicy. Not spicy at all! The texture of the bread was sooo fluffy and chewy and thick yet soft and it matched perfectly with the crunchy chicken and Spicy Aioli (which is more sweet and mildly spicy if anything). If you want something chewy, crunchy and just the right amount of sweet all at the same time, you have to try the Gua Bao! -Small Pork Rice: 4/5 Wish there were more pieces of pork but satisfied my cravings for authentic Taiwanese pork rice. Overall, 5/5 for Dolphin's Bay. Will be back soon. read more

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If you love Taiwanese beef noodles, you have to come here. If you don't know about what Taiwanese beef noodles are yet, this place will make you remember the heavenly taste forever. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend who had bookmarked this place a long place ago, and the experience totally justified our hype. The service was nice and fast, the people were welcoming, and most importantly, the food here was AMAZING. We both ordered spicy Taiwanese beef noodles and also had a oyster omelette (蚵仔煎) for share. The broth of the noodles was savory and the beef was stewed so well that the tendon was soft and totally absorbed the tastes of the spices. The thickness of the noodles was also on point. As for the oyster omelette, the texture was a little more slimy than I expected, but still tasty in general. They also had boba tea, braised pig feet, braised pork rice bowl, wonton and some fried rice that I didn't get a chance to try. Definitely would come back when I get a chance. The restaurant had a really pretty ambience. I can tell that the owners spent a lot of time making it a sea port themed place. With cute dolphins painted on the wall, I understood why it's called dolphin bay. read more

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Great food and great service! Taiwanese kimchi and pork feet are awesome. The waiter is very friendly and offers very helpful tips when taking our order. Highly recommende read more

Dolphin Bay - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is great! Interesting decor, great service, great food. I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and we were seated as soon as we walked in. The server was amazing. Very patient with such a large group (there were 11 of us). He took the time to explain the differences in different menu items and was personable throughout the experience! My boyfriend and I started with the popcorn chicken and then ordered the braised pork belly over rice and the sesame noodles. I couldn't even take a picture of the popcorn chicken we ate it so fast. The pork belly and the sesame noodles were also sooo good! I don't like pork belly, but my bf said that it was perfection. I wish I hadn't eaten so much of the popcorn chicken since I could barely finish my noodles. For drinks we had gotten the coconut milk tea with boba and the strawberry milk tea with mini tapioca. Can't go wrong. Everyone at the table enjoyed their drinks too. The owner (I'm only guessing) came to our table to make sure we were all happy and we were. Highly recommend this place for great food and stellar service! read more

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It's good. The Spicy wonton noodles are great. Not that spicy at all, even for those with low tolerance for it. The pork rice Sampler is great to get an idea of the top of food you get here. read more

It's usually difficult to find parking on Brighton Ave since it's so busy but on a Monday evening, my friend and I (driving separate cars) were able to find spots right in front of the restaurant, blessed. We went around 7:30pm and were looking to order the fried calamari, fried squid balls, and two bowls of the braised beef noodle soup. They ran out of the fried calamari so we just got the fried squid balls and braised beef noodle soup in medium spice. SO GOOD. I recommend and I'll be back. The fried squid balls were definitely a nice little side. Not too heavy despite them being fried and lightly seasoned. The braised beef noodle soup is so good, y'all have got to try it. The medium spice had sliced up, fresh red chili peppers and it was such a nice little touch. It added a good amount of spice to it and here and there, I'd accidentally eat a bit of it and it was so spicy. Medium is the way to go if you can a good amount spice! No extra sauce needed. Everything about the soup, including the veggies, were nice touches. Y'all gotta go for at least the braised beef noodle soup. I think I'll go back to try the braised pig feet noodle soup! read more

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Alright, back to earth guys. This place currently has a 4.5 star rating. The friendly service definitely deserves such high praise. Their food, however, was not as special as the Yelp review had me setup for. The jalapeño gravy beef was not what I expected at all. I was hoping for thick brown spicy sauce but it was actually pretty clear. It tastes like beef chop suey from a Chinese restaurant. The beef noodle soup had a good medium spicy broth. The veggies and noodles were good. The beef muscle, not so much. They were cut thinly and really had nothing special. We asked for half/half beef vs tendon ratio and it came with 3 tendons and much more beef. I don't know about you but I prefer more tendon. The wonton noodle soup was nothing special. The Taiwan sausage rice was meh too. Chinese sausage tastes the same. Now their appetizers and drinks are where they shine. Perhaps they should shut down the entree portion and make it app and drink joint. The crispy popcorn chicken is very good, cooked with dark meat. It's as god as others say. The sweet potato fries were excellent. It comes with sugar on top and that's really a nice touch. My wife really enjoyed the taro milk shake, again as recommended by others in Yelp. To conclude, I think the great reviews on Yelp has set up high expectation that just didn't meet my expectations. It's not their fault. I feel bad for giving 3 stars. It it really was not special. It's like going to my friends house and his sister cooking us a meal. For some this is comforting and what we yearn for (maybe all the out of state students?). For me, my wife makes that kind of food already (her beef noodle soup is so much better, sorry!). I was looking for something special and the existing reviews led me think this place could be THE place to deliver. I wish the store well. It just wasn't for us. read more

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Food is great and the service is excellent. Ambiance is homy. I like their beef noodle soup and fried pork chop rice. Authentic Taiwanese food! (I am from Taiwan.) Also this is a family business. I have been coming here for 6 years. I just realized that they knew me when I was a student and saw me through singleness, dating, and marriage. Thankful for them. read more

Had the spicy popcorn chicken, da bing, and spicy wontons-- all were amazing! Would highly recommend takeout from Dolphin Bay.

The pork chop rice is good. Very authentic, just how I remember how Taiwanese pork chop should taste like. However, the popcorn chicken is not as good, unfortunately. The beef pancake roll 牛肉捲餅 is good, but a bit sweeter than I remembered. read more

Feels like I am back at home! Dolphin Bay is one of my favorite Taiwanese restaurants in LA. This restaurant can satisfy all your Taiwanese food cravings. I tried the popcorn rice dish and beef noodle soup. The popcorn chicken is super crispy and juicy. It comes with a side of veggies and steamed eggs. The beef noodle soup is "souper" flavorful. :P It is full of fragrant spices, savory and slightly spicy. It hits all the tastebuds in one bite! I wish the noodles were fresh noodles rather than the dried ones. They also have a selection of appetizers and drinks. I also tried the sea salt milk green tea. The service here is a little slow. I almost finished my meal before the drinks were made for my meal! That should be one of the first things served. read more

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Came here with a group of 6 people and got a variety of things. For the table we got popcorn chicken and beef scallion pancake. They were both great starters and we wanted to get the spicy wontons as well but decided to pass since we all ordered a good bit. I ordered the beef noodle soup and it was very hearty. Even though it was a hot day it was a very good meal. The rest of the party ordered salt and pepper pork chops and fried pork chops. A few people also ordered the minced pork rice. For the price this place is definitely worth it and the food comes very quickly. Would definitely come here again! read more

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Amazing cashier very helpful and answered any questions I had and took my order with a smile. Very friendly workers and beautiful ambiance.

When my boyfriend lived in Boston, this was one of his favorite spots. So of course we had to come by! They have really good drinks! I got the avocado milk and it was soooo good! Be careful tho, it is very heavy and will be leaving you feeling quite full for a long time! We also got the traditional Taiwanese dish with pork and rice ($4) and the spicy wontons! Both were delicious! We would have definitely eaten more if we didn't have dinner plans! But will be back!!! read more

Dolphin Bay - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Traveling to Boston from New York, I always have to stop by. The homestyle food really hits close to home for me! It reminds me of my grandma's cooking in Taiwan. The staff here are always nice. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Taiwanese comfort food! It's totally worth the trip from downtown! read more

Dolphin Bay - Bean curd, pork rice, spicy wontons, egg pancake and milk tea. - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is an updated review, I did a review 2 years ago and my opinion about this restaurant still hasn't changed! The Food From the crispy calamari appetizers to the juicy beef noodle soup you can never go​ wrong with their house special menu. The beef noodle soup is always my go-to​ meal if you would like a bit of spicy taste with those tender beef. The wonton noodle soup is now my every Sunday routine meal. The wonton is made not frozen. The popcorn chicken is my husband's favorite meal! It's crispy and the side dishes are​ a PLUS! Love the soft boiled egg and the veggies on the side. The Dessert Once you're done with the food, they also have dessert menu of shaved ice cream and bubble tea! Their boba is also freshly made. The Place It's a medium restaurant but if you're planning to come in a big group it might not be such a good idea, especially on weekends. I would suggest going here on weekdays if you're planning to be in big parties. Weekends, especially on Sunday afternoon,​ is always busy. The Service The owner of the restaurant is SUPER FRIENDLY and NICE! She will talk to you whenever she had the chance. Everyone here is very nice and friendly! The only downside is I think they need one more staff to handle busy days Overall I'm a regular here and overall is a decent comforting​ home cooked meal that I love! read more

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This spot has quick, cheap Taiwanese food. The spicy wontons are tasty, and the sauce is more sweet than spicy. The popcorn chicken is crunchy seasoned with peppered salt. I always order the salt and pepper pork chop rice plate, which comes with rice topped with ground pork and a side of veggies. My favorite side that comes with the rice place is the steamed egg! If you aren't craving rice, the braised beef noodle soup is a must. The soup is flavorful and not too spicy, and the noodles are nice and chewy. For drinks, I highly recommend the lavender milk tea! The lavender taste is not overpowering, but you taste the lavender. read more

Great great *cheap* spot for Taiwanese food. Here are some tried and true faves +popcorn chicken - nice appetizer although not the most flavorful but a popular dish +shaved ice- very instagrammable, wish it had some more condensed milk though to make it taste even better ++spicy wontons - delicious, tastes just like the ones my mom makes! +++Taiwanese fried rice- I'm a real fan of the Taiwanese sausage bits they add in the fried rice read more

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We were craving Chinese food one night and so after doing an extensive Yelp search of the Chinese restaurants in our area we landed on this one because of the unique variety of foods that were served as well as the exceptional reviews on the service. Yelp did not lie! We started off with the popcorn chicken which was a MUST recommendation from all of the other reviews that we were read. Perfectly crispy and exactly what we had been craving. I had the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and my husband had the Stir-Fried Udon Noodles. My Beef Noodle soup had very flavorful broth and was filling and very yummy. The stir fried udon noodles were okay but if we were to come again I would definitely get my husband to choose another dish. I also got the chance to try out the sea salt cream tea. My initial reaction was one of surprise because I was not expecting it to actually be salty. But once you've gotten a taste of the salty cream and then drank the refreshing green tea, the combination is absolutely amazing. I am craving it all over again! My husband also got coffee flavored boba and it was very yummy! The service was great, our server was very attentive and sweet and we felt very welcomed. It was very delicous and I definitely want to come back again to try a rice dish topped with pork belly, we saw a couple of those come out and I regretted not ordering one! read more

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Came here looking for some solid Taiwanese food in the Allston area. I tried the fried rice which was only okay but I would definitely come back again. The service was great. My friend has a lot of food restrictions but they still made every effort to make something he could eat. Maybe 3/5 for food but 5/5 for the service so I give it a 4. read more

The service is good. However the noodle was okay. The beef rolls were way too sweet like having beef desert.

This place knows how to serve great food. I got the popcorn chicken, boba milk tea (mine was cantaloupe flavored), and spicy wonton with noodle (in the photo). The boba milk tea really captured the cantaloupe flavor beautifully. Many boba places around the Boston area are unable to do fruit flavors in a milk tea, either it's too fruity, too sweet, or too sour. However, what you really want is almost a fruity taste as in strawberry milk or banana milk, where you get the fruitiness but also the milk flavor as well. As for the spicy wonton and popcorn chicken, they both did a wonderful job with them as well. The wontons were in a scrumptious spicy and sweet sauce, which pairs wonderfully with the noodles below. The wontons were made of pork meat which were seasoned as well. Though the seasoning of the pork meat didn't quite mesh with the spicy sauce. The popcorn chicken was also very good, and it was fried to perfection. Though the seasoning could use even an extra kick of salt, spice, and basil. But I'm only saying this because I've been eating Taiwanese popcorn chicken since I was in 1st grade! Otherwise, great food and great value. I highly recommend this place. read more

Dolphin Bay - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have always been curious if Taiwanese food. I looked up the yelp reviews and I was brought here. I ordered the oyster omelette, the popcorn shrimp, and the scallion pancake with beef, and Taiwanese kimchi. The food came put at a reasonable rate and the service was good. But the sauce on the omelette, the scallion pancake, and kimchi was so sweet to me. Again I have never really had Taiwanese cuisine so maybe that is the norm. I am more of a savory taste person so the sweetness took me by surprise and unfortunately left me a little sad. I would give this place more of a 3.8 because everything was fresh. The price was a little on the high end as well but I guess it is this way on the east coast! read more

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The place is small, the decor is adorable, so beware it can get plenty packed during the day. The view of Brighton avenue is also a plus. In terms of food, part of the issue was that I found some of the vegetables on my plate to be quite bland. The portion itself was significant, but I could not finish my plate. Secondly, I ordered one of the more popular Taiwanese sausage and rice and was not too fond of the taste. To someone who likes a sweetened sausage this might be the way to go if you're ever here. My boyfriend got the spicy popcorn chicken and that was definitely better. I would probably pick that if you want to grab an appetizer and share with company. Overall, I wish I would've liked the food as much as I liked the decor. The prices were fairly decent ($9-$14) so maybe it's worth giving it a try. read more

Dolphin Bay - Taiwanese sausage (bottom right), spicy popcorn chicken (top center), and some other dish I can't remember. - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Been here a few times now and haven't been disappointed with anything I've ordered. Prices are affordable and the wait staff are all friendly. Food and drinks are good quality. Some of the items I've enjoyed- popcorn chicken, beef stuffed pancake, beef noodle soup, and many of the drinks (sea salt cream tea, taro milk tea, bonus: they have mini tapioca!). Food comes out pretty quickly even when it's busy. Considering all of these factors, 5 stars it is. read more

Dolphin Bay - Sea salt cream green tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I love the family feel of the place and the decor is so neat. The food is super simple and so delicious. The steam egg is worth getting! Everything was great, I really enjoyed my Taiwanese sausage rice plate and my partner had the pigs feet. read more

Dolphin Bay was my intro to Taiwanese food. I'd heard such amazing things about it, so I decided to give it a try on a Friday after work. I started with a mango slush that was pretty solid. Then I ordered spicy wonton noodles for my meal. They are all I will ever order from here. For $10, you can't beat it this meal. It's a huge bowl of noodles and dumplings and bok choy and spicy sauce and sheer perfection. Probably shareable, but I eat a lot so I downed the entire thing, and it was freaking delicious. No regrets read more

Dolphin Bay - Spicy wonton noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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First of all, This place has a very appetizing menu. We were very excited to see some authentic dishes like the beef noodle soup and spicy wontons. We had the steamed egg too which reminded me when I was little. Just like the way my grand mom makes it. Best thing about this place would be the price. We had two apps and two entrees. We left 35 dollars including the service fee. I would not recommend this place to someone who is looking for authentic Asian food. I like the MALA better since they have more flavorful dishes, and all there barbecue dishes come with skewer. read more

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Food: -The braised beef noodle soup is my favorite here(must get). You can adjust the spice level to your liking and it comes with an adequate amount of noodles and beef. They'll ask you if you want to do all beef or half beef half tendon. The tendon is perfect and melts in your mouth! -Popcorn chicken is okay, it's nothing outstanding but still taste good! Drinks: Their bubble tea is pretty decent however it's a bit pricey compared to any other bubble tea you can get down the street. Service: Every time I go in I've gotten great customer service. Typically I get seated immediately or at least acknowledged if it's busy and they're always friendly! read more

Super friendly service! Great staff. We had the beef noodle-- pretty good and didn't disappoint! Personally I love the spicy wonton, but the oyster omelette is just okay(very basic Taiwanese oyster omelette). Next time will definitely try out their rice dish and slush! read more

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Dolphin Bay, I write my response to thee; I met my friends yesterday, Down on Brighton, at Dolphin Bay It's been a while, we used to be tight, Back when you were doing your thing in Rowland Heights But now we meet, under auspicious chance, Or call it fate, a state of circumstance You are as i remembered Taiwanese food for the soul Beef noodles, crispy pork chop, say no mo' Some new creations, to please your clientele Jalapeno curry, squid noodles, that also go down well The service was impeccable, Your milk tea more than respectable, I was impressed to say the least, Thank you for such an awesome feast Until we meet again, Forever you will be my friend, Did i just quote puff daddy? Perhaps i did, That's cause I'm a 90s kid, Reminiscing on yesterdays, Back at home in Dolphin Bay read more

Overall i give this place a solid thumbs up. Expect a casual dining experience here for quality comfort Taiwanese food. You have your common rice plates you would find at a lot of taiwanese places, and they are really generous here. Some things to know: Service- the people working here are extremely nice. Cant ask for more Atmosphere- super casual. Come in your sweats if you want. Its also kind of small, but we didnt wait in line or anything. Food- definitely get the spicy wonton noodle (non soup version). Its not that spicy at all, and the flavor is pretty rich but not overwhelming. The serving size is also really generous so it can definitely be shared if you order a lot of plates. We ordered the oyster omelette, and personally not a fan but many people like it. read more

Dolphin Bay - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's taken me way too long to swing by Allston to get some bubble tea and snacks here! It's true, Dolphin Bay is probably one of the most authentic bubble tea places in Boston. Their tapioca milk tea is everything I want out of bubble tea; a good mix of tea and milk and perfectly slightly chewy boba. Also got a lavender milk tea with pudding, which is just as fun and not overpowering. Tried some pan-fried udon and spicy wonton as well! Well priced, filling, good portions, classic flavors, why don't I eat here more? read more

Dolphin Bay - Shaved ice with 4 toppings! - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Still love this place but last time I went, I ordered a longan tea and the person misheard me and gave me oolong tea. I didn't say anything since I like oolong too until I got the bill. It was $8! I checked with one of the servers. Apparently, it's some premium tea...I was shocked since my pork rice was $8.50. I wish I had said something but I didn't expect a tea to cost so much. read more

Dolphin Bay - Salt and pepper pork rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Just had a great dinner here and I cannot be happier with my experience. Food: Ordered the Popcorn Chicken medium spicy and the Oyster Pancake as appetizers. The chicken was not that spicy but that can be adjusted by adding chili powder they provide in shakers. Oyster pancakes is one of my favorite Taiwanese dishes and this place did not disappoint. It could have been crispier on the edges but I love that it wasn't overly oily. My sister and I split the Beef Noodle Soup and we loved it. Delicious broth and tender beef shank. Amazing prices for comforting food. Drink: tried the Green Tea Seasalt foam Cream drink and it was so good! I highly recommend this drink! Way better than your basic milk tea! Service: The lady who served us was super sweet and attentive, I think she was the manager or owner. She was the best! Looking forward to the next time I'll be be back. read more

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I haven't eaten there yet but I give it five stars for their fresh taro shake!!! I never liked taro or ever ordered it as a drink before but after reading reviews about it here, I decided to try it out. It was delicious!!! I thought taro was purple but to my surprise it's a natural grayish white color ! That's when you know it's real and fresh. Order it!!! You won't regret it read more

Dolphin Bay - Current promotion - Taiwanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Dolphin Bay is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. I've been here numerous times and I always try to get something different but my number 1 dish is the popcorn chicken. The meal includes a bed of rice with pork bites on the top, a side of veggies and plenty of popcorn chicken. It's super affordable and it is definitely worth the price! Other menu items that are worth mentioning is their Beef Noodle Soup, Taiwanese Sausage Rice dish and the Appetizer combo. I also love their fried bun with condensed milk! I don't think it's on the menu anymore but I think you can still order it! The shaved ice here is also pretty good! It's about $12(?) for a big bowl of shaved ice and 4 toppings. They have a variety of toppings to choose from (boba, grass jelly, strawberry, mango, red bean, green bean, ice cream, condensed milk, egg pudding, milk pudding, etc). The staff is extremely friendly and the service is good. I also love that they play a mix of Chinese and English songs. Dolphin Bay is definitely a great place to hang out and eat with friends! read more