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We've ordered take out from here many times but this was our first dine in experience. It's usually quite busy in here which is a good sign. We just wanted some simple dumplings and fried rice and it didn't disappoint! The dumplings are super tasty especially dipped in the soy sauce. Plus their rice is really good too. I've had their sesame chicken and crab rangoon's for takeout and they're good too. Check out this place whether for dine in or takeout.
We came to Dumpling Xuan for dinner as we were craving Chinese food and found this spot near the MIT campus. For food we got the green onion & ginger lobster (2 for $58), salt & pepper pork chop, stir fried garlic pea tips, green onion pancakes, and soup dumplings. My favorite has to be the lobster which was so flavorful from the yummy ginger scallion sauce and really tender. Not to mention I thought it was a steal for 2 lobsters. The garlic pea tips were also great and really tender. It's always my go-to veggie to order at Chinese restaurants. The salt & pepper pork chop was good but a little too fatty and chewy for my liking. I wasn't a fan of the green onion pancake or soup dumplings. The green onion pancake didn't have a lot of flavor and I missed the flaky layers I love. The soup dumplings were also a miss as the skin was too thick and it tasted more like a steamed yeasted bao rather than a xiao long bao.
We ordered takeout from just down the street, and I'd be happy to go back and dine in another time! It looks like a traditional Chinese restaurant and is larger inside than I'd expected. We were given a wait time of 15-30 minutes and it was ready when we got there within that timeframe. We were most excited for the scallion pancakes and dumplings (steamed pork & leek dumplings and fried vegetable dumplings). I liked the dumplings, and the fried ones kept their crunch despite the (short) commute home. The scallion pancakes didn't stand out to me - less scallion than I'd prefer, oily as normal, cut into a mix of rectangular strips and the more common triangles. I did like that they were accompanied by a nicely vinegar-y sauce. I did enjoy the rice cakes with vegetables, especially because it's been a long time since I've had this dish! I do wish there were a few more vegetables, and it lacked leafy greens like bok choy. The braised tofu was pretty light on flavor, as is to be expected, and was paired with pretty much only mushrooms/root vegetables, rather than any greens. I didn't have high expectations for the egg fried rice since that's always such a basic dish, and I would definitely recommend picking a different fried rice dish. Rating: 3.5 stars
Walked in and was brought right to the table and given water, but the server came right over and was somewhat pushy about putting in our order. We ordered sodas and asked for a minute, and not much after the server left another server came asking what we wanted. We ordered the beef teriyaki and pork and leek dumplings as an appetizer and the General Gaus Chicken. The teriyaki was pretty standard, the dumplings were flavorless, and the chicken was again pretty standard. The entrees didn't come with anything so we had to order rice on the side. The place is clean, but just feels like you're being watched because the staff just stands around the room waiting to take your dishes. Honestly just an uncomfortable dining experience with standard food. It was ok to say the least.
Food and services were good. Never had dumplings before . I had a beef noodle soup & pork soup dumpling & bubble tea. I wanted spicy and waiter served exactly what I was looking for . Portion size shareable .
I think we found our new go to take out. The food came in normal portions ( yes, lately some place get a little skimpy with what you find in your take out container) , and it was delicious! Trull tasty and not too spice even the dry beef with peanuts. I mean was some spiciness but it did make me cough . I usually don't eat noodles, but this veggie noodles were good , tasted smoky and weren't oily. I loved the peking pork ribs - crispy outside, yet juicy. I really want to try this place for a seat down dinner.
Stopped by Dumpling Xuan for dinner and overall had a good experience. We ordered the veggie dumplings, General Gau's tofu, dry cauliflower, and Singapore rice noodles with vegetables. Everything came out quickly and service was friendly and helpful in ordering. The General Gau's tofu was my favorite--crispy, saucy, and exactly what I was hoping for. The veggie dumplings and noodles were solid, though the flavor profile overall wasn't quite my usual favorite. The dry cauliflower was fine, but had a cinnamon-y note that didn't totally work for me. That said, there's a decent variety of vegetarian and eggless options, and the space was quiet but not empty--nice for a relaxed meal. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could, but rounding up for the quick service and solid portions.
Came on a weeknight and restaurant is half full. Server came quickly with water and menus. We originally had in mind what we want to eat but after looking at what the table next to us got, changed our mind. Server was attentive and checked if we were ready to order twice. After ordering, food came out fairly quickly. Dan Dan noodles tasted great but noodle was a little soft. The scallion beef pancake was a bit different than what expected, it was wrapped in stir fried beef w long horn peppers instead of sliced marinated beef shank. It tasted good nonetheless! General Tsaos chicken was on the sweeter side and boiling fish was okay. Overall good experience with Americanized Chinese taste.
Great spot for Chinese food in the Cambridge area. Seems like a staple local spot for people. Was pretty packed on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered the scallion pancake beef roll with spicy peppers. This was so good! Super crispy with good amount of beef inside. Not super spicy. Also shared the steam shrimp dumplings which were as expected. Would come back to try more things!
If I could rate this place a 6 I would. AMAZING food and even more amazing service (the water cup never goes less than half full). Got tons of food to share with my friends - soup dumplings, spicy beef roll (recommended to get spicy), Kung Pao chicken, pork and bean curd, Szechuan fried fish -- and end the meal with some sweet orange slices! Cannot wait for next time I come back and order the rest of the menu! :D
Bright light wonton soup. Gave me nostalgia for a restaurant I used to go to growing up in a strip mall in Maine called Panda Garden. I could eat a large soup and feel satisfied but weighed down. Pleasantly surprised. Will be my go to warm weather wonton soup
Wow! Who knew I would discover one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in a random part of town! Came here on a Sunday around noonish with a friend. We read good things about their soup dumplings and decided to give it a try. We were immediately seated and the staff were very friendly. We tried the pork and crab soup dumplings- so incredibly juicy with a nice savory broth. The string beans were super garlicky with a nice kick. The shanghai buns were surprisingly fluffy with a decent amount of pork. The rice cakes were chewy with flavorful pieces of beef. My friend also tried their original milk tea boba- she wished it was sweetened but I personally liked that you could taste the tea flavor strongly. The restaurant itself was super clean (and so were the bathrooms) and I liked that it was a casual place to get a quiet lunch. Also shout out to our waitress- super fast and amazing service!! She was constantly refilling our water, and despite there being qr codes on each table to order, she took everyone's order by hand and kept checking on us. When we asked for a box to take our leftovers home, she also took all our food away and boxed it up herself! Overall super super pleased to find a great restaurant so close to the green line- I will definitely be back! If you are looking for a casual place with solid chinese food, you definitely need to stop by!
Service was great, they were constantly coming back with water (much appreciated) and food was pretty decent. The miso soup is phenomenal, so much flavor, tofu and seaweed! The steamed pork dumplings were good and had lots of flavor but they were HOT. The spicy crispy beef was decent but wasn't spicy at all (besides the peanuts) and it was pretty dry unfortunately. There was also a dead crab in the seafood tank which was unfortunate to see.
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1 year ago
I ordered crab and pork dumpling and they were incredible. The dough was tasty and thick enough that it didn't tear on the paper when taking it out. I the food was hot and freshly made. Service was fast and polite. As this was takeout I didn't get a feel for the vibe but it was nice and clean inside read more
Got here super late on a Thursday night as we were very hungry after a long day of travel and saw on Yelp that it was still open. Unfortunately they were only doing take-out at that point. Thought about just going somewhere else but decided not to. Man am I glad we did. The woman working the front was very helpful and recommended a few dishes to us. We ended up getting 2 different kinds of dumplings, shrimp (steamed) and fried cabbage/pork. Both were super tasty and perfectly done. You know how sometimes the dumpling can be really tacky and almost gluey in texture? Yeah, these weren't. Also got the scallion pancake beef roll. The pancake had a slightly sweet taste which worked really well with the beef inside. An interesting dish that I would highly recommend! Finally got the Dan Dan noodles with peanuts. The woman who took our order told us that they were kind of spicy but they were not. However they were still super tasty and a definite must try. For a place we found by chance late at night we really lucked out. If you're in Cambridge definitely give Dumpling Xuan a try! read more
A quick, casual, and affordable dumpling spot in Cambridge! Having gone here several times, my go to's are the spicy crispy chicken, fried rice, and their assortment of steamed dumplings. Overall, the food is great, but I've had better in the greater Boston area. It's especially great for large groups as the portions are large. Service is usually very quick too! read more
2 years ago
Solid, homey Chinese food. Dumpling Xuan seems to cater to people looking for both Americanized and authentic Chinese food. Definitely more old school, with a giant menu covering the "greatest hits" of a variety of cuisines. Its decor was humble but clean, reminds me of Chinese restaurants 20-30 years ago. They have a couple of massive tables and they take reservations, so they'd be a good choice for a large party. When I first walked in, I was a bit concerned seeing multiple groups of people eating what looked like chow mein and orange chicken, but I was quickly reassured of their ability to make legit Chinese food too. You can really get it all here. I think they have one of the best soup dumplings in the Boston area, at least out of the restaurants I've tried. We also ordered Shanghai pan fried bao, lamb with cumin, sautéed string beans, and cauliflower dry pot. Every dish was hot, fresh, and tasty! The service was also really nice and efficient. Prices were slightly high but on par with the Boston area. All in all, I would definitely come back. read more
A hidden gem in East Cambridge that we stumbled across on a rainy weeknight! Came in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Overall would come again to try more items on the menu! Experience 4.5/5 We came in around 6:30pm on a rainy weeknight and there were only two other parties at the time, but around 7:30pm a rush of people came in to fill the entire restaurant! Considering that I would not think to come to East Cambridge for Taiwanese and Chinese food, I was pleasantly surprised with how well-kept the interior design looked and how clean the bathroom is, which is always a plus! Our waiter was very nice and was attentive to our table. Food 4.5/5 The Scallion Pancake Beef Rolls here are the best that I've had in the greater Boston area so far. They're crispy, and packed with flavor with every bite. I've ordered the rice cakes with pork and mustard greens at other Taiwanese restaurants before but didn't know what it was called on the menu. Our waiter was a big help by just looking at the picture I showed her and we were able to order this "off the menu" dish! The rice cake dish was super flavorful and quite addicting, something I'll always order! The xiao long bao dish is pretty standard for what it should taste like. However, the Pan Fried Pork Buns (Shanghai Style) were disappointing and did not have much taste. read more
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2 years ago
An amazing Chinese restaurant in Cambridge. I came here for an early lunch on Saturday morning with a few friends. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, rice cakes, green beans, noodles, and beef scallion roll. The scallion pancake was crispy and a perfect appetizer to share with everyone. The green beans were flavorful and had a nice crunch to them. The rice cakes and noodles were good. We ordered 2 soup dumplings, one order was great, but the other one tasted a bit off, so we asked the server to replace it. The waitress we had was super kind and polite throughout our entire meal. Since there was a bad batch of soup dumplings they had to remake them, so they gave us complimentary fried chicken strips while we waited. These were very crispy and salty. The second batch of soup dumplings were even better. They are relatively big compared to other soup dumpling places, but definitely worth a try. By the end of our meal the restaurant was filling in with different groups of people. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the Cambridge area! read more
I've come here twice recently, one for a social gathering with friends and another for a team dinner with colleagues, and I have to say that Dumpling Xuan is a pretty solid staple for Chinese food in the East Cambridge area! I came on Tuesday evenings both times and the place was a little busy, but not overwhelmingly so. A few tables filled up both times so it didn't feel too lively, but not too empty either. I got the same server both times and she was friendly and accommodating for both occasions. Their menu is standardly extensive and covers a wide variety of dishes, making it a little difficult to choose, but eventually we settled on about one dish per person. The buns and baos were pretty good - definitely felt more homemade than the frozen types I'm used to making at home! Each of the main entree dishes were a little small, honestly. For the price we were paying, it definitely felt a little disappointing, especially the flat noodles. The second time I came, we had a gluten-free person with us, and while they couldn't eat any of the soup dumplings, the staff were super accommodating with ensuring that everything else we ordered was without soy sauce and other sources of gluten. Overall, I enjoyed both visits here and wouldn't mind returning. They also have pretty decent bubble tea if folks are interested in the popular drink! read more
This place always comes up when I'm searching for new spots on Yelp, and I'm so happy I finally tried it! Super tasty with a large menu and so many different kinds of dumplings. It's always pretty full when I walk by, and I'm definitely starting to understand why. For our first order, we tried the below and would actually order every single item again! - Mini juicy buns with pork (probably our favorite thing we tried!) - Beef with Long Horn Peppers Noodle Soup (heads up--when they say spicy here, they mean it, but this was so so good) - Chicken with American Broccoli - Scallion pancake beef roll We ordered takeout, and everything traveled really well. I'd love to come back to eat in the restaurant, it was surprisingly spacious when I walked in to grab the food. I've definitely got my eye on a few different kinds of dumplings for next time! Seems like a great place for a quality, casual meal. read more
1 year ago
Street parking available. I would recommend take out or getting an earlier dinner. We arrived before 7 on a Saturday and they were slammed before we left. Tables were full and front entrance full of waiting customers. Ordering can be done with a server but faster if done through your phone. QR code is available at each table. Food was delicious and service was ok since there were only 2 servers. I would recommend the ribs, sauteed flat noodles with beef, scallion pancakes with beef and spicy peppers. Bubble tea wasn't worth it in my opinion. read more
Not many good Chinese food options in this area so Dumpling Xuan definitely fills a big need. Did take out the first time for an 8 person dinner. All the dishes were very authentic. Not much to say other than it's good, spicy Sichuan food. Personal favorite is always the spicy crispy chicken. Would pass on the Beijing duck though, stay with the Sichuan dishes and you can't go wrong. read more
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9 months ago
As someone from the 626 who never would have thought he would find a piece of home here in Boston, I am so happy that I've found my go-to Chinese food spot. Clean and modern decor - no frills, but absolutely 舒服 vibe. Service was excellent - I bumbled my way through a great conversation in Mandarin with the waitress (who gave me great recommendations and was so kind), but I get the sense their English is very much passable. Onto the very affordable and delish foods. Scallion pancake beef roll - amazingly textured, thick 蔥油餅 wrapped around braised beef and what I believe was 甜麵醬. Not your typical 牛肉捲餅 but definitely a fresh take on it. I literally cried tears of joy biting into this lol Taiwan beef noodle soup - this 牛肉麵 isn't the spicy red beef broth I'm often used to getting in the 626, but the flavors were fresh and well-balanced. Per the waitress, they make the bone broth and season it in-house so she recommends folks try it. Crab and pork soup dumplings - bro these 小籠包 will be haunting my dreams. The skin on these had a substantial chew without being overly thick and held together very well. The insides were piping hot with flavorful broth - delicious XLB filling with just a touch of briny sweetness from the crabmeat. Pan-fried pork burns - these were big and flavorful. Insides were heavy on the ginger. A solid dish but I like my 生煎包 a bit smaller, with fluffier bun, and a crispier fried bottom. Free cut oranges, fresh and juicy, afterward for the nostalgia. Definitely will be coming back many, many more times for the rest of my time in Boston. read more
10 months ago
First visit here and was not disappointed. The dumplings are the star here (it's in the name) and we had a few diff kinds. The soup dumplings were the best; first time for me and wow. The scallion beef pancake is one of the best I've ever had. Def a must when in the Cambridge area. read more
Got take out once a few weeks ago but decided to try dining in. We came around 830pm on a weeknight and it wasn't crowded. The server was very friendly and courteous. We got vegetarian steamed dumplings and fried pork with leek dumplings. Both were delicious with good amount of fillings. We also got pork with bamboo shoot (very flavorful and not too salty), sautéed bok choy and green beans (cooked perfectly with a light crunch). We will definitely be back to try the other dishes! We were too hungry to take better photos! read more
5 stars for the A14. Scallion Pancake Beef Roll W. Spicy Peppers! Highly recommend!!! The shrimp dumplings were good (if you like steamed dumplings), the beef teriyaki was okay, we didn't pack up the leftover dry chicken dish with the overpowering star anise, BUT I would drive an hour just for the scallion pancake beef roll. Period. Will be back for more! read more
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Was in the area and decided to check it out. Parking is difficult to find but then you can say that about everywhere in Cambridge. Ordered some things recommended by other Yelpers but TBH it wasn't the great culinary experience I expected. The lobster in garlic and vermicelli was fresh and made to order, but the flavor was completely overpowered by the sliced pork belly in garlic sauce and steamed chicken in chili sauce - both of which were like sauce with a side of meat, and if you have high BP I suggest you bypass these two dishes. I really couldn't taste the lobster after having the two dishes first. Steamed buns were pretty good, and the scallion pancake beef roll was OK but with too much mushu pork sauce and became mushy after a short while. read more
3 years ago
I came on a Thursday at 6pm and we were the only ones in the restaurant, but saw a lot of people getting takeout. By the time we left the restaurant was packed! My friend recommended me this place and it was so good. The MUST GET is the scallion pancake beef roll. The sauce from the beef with the scallion pancake was amazing. I didn't try it but i was told the spicy fish fillet is good so definitely gonna come back! read more
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Don't even get me started. This is the best place to get dumplings in Boston area! I have been going here for years and I speak about this place at least once a week. I go all the time, the service is perfection, the vibe inside is very calm and peaceful. The food itself tastes so healthy and homemade is incredibly. read more
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3 years ago
This place was busy on a rainy Saturday night so I had high hopes, we waited for 20 minutes for a table of 4! The pan fried leek dumplings surprisingly had a bit of soup in them, a meaty filling but the dough was a bit gummy. Similarly, the soup dumplings had a very thick and chewy dough and the filling had a stronger soy sauce flavor than usual. 3/5 The pork belly rolls were over saturated with chili oil and the cucumbers were warm and not refreshing. 2/5 The green beans were snappy and just the right amount of mildly spicy! 4/5 My favorite was the chicken and eggplant, the chicken was velveted wonderfully and SO tender, plus the eggplant was super soft so if you don't like mushy foods... 5/5 The stir fried rice cakes were fine and tasted like any other stir fry. 2/5 I might come back to try some other dishes I've had in China but I wouldn't come for the dumplings. read more
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The lunch special is phenomenal--an entree, rice, and soup for $13. The serving sizes were pretty big and I was able to stretch this across 3 smaller meals. I got the twice cooked pork which was soooo good. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the bok choy added a nice crunch to the dish. 13/10 recommend! PSA they only take card for purchases above $20 read more
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