Dynasty

Came to check out this clay pot rice restaurant in chinatown and it was pretty authentic cantonese…read moreclay pot. The space is very small, but it feels like you're eating at your grandmothers place. The food is warm and nostalgic. Their veggies are cooked very well and have a lot of flavor. Overall I would recommend.

Clay Pot Cafe is one of my favorite spots in Chinatown! The food is flavorful, comforting, and full…read moreof authentic taste. Their clay pot dishes are delicious, with generous portions and perfectly cooked ingredients. Everything came out fresh and satisfying, and the service was friendly and efficient. I typically come here for my lunch break and it's always hits the spot! I have no complaints and the staff is super friendly and service is great. The chicken sausage clay pot was delicious too!!

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Large Chinese Sausage and Bacon Claypot Rice

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12. Chinese Sausage and Bacon Clay Pot Rice

Hei La Moon

3.3(1.6k reviews)

0.1 mi•Chinatown

Dim Sum (small bites) here in Boston's China Town did not disappoint. I decided to eat here after…read moreseeing some posts on their food. The general vibe here was elegant dining as there were chandeliers and table cloths and chairs draped in matching fabric. Also lots of natural light and large windows. After being seated right away, we placed our order for spring rolls, shrimp rice rolls, fried beef dumplings, daikon pie, soup dumplings and last but not least beef pan fried noodles. Everything came out steady and hot. I was satisfied and it was all so tasty! Service was good and I was glad that I decided to grab a bite here.

Food: dim sum as follows:…read more Hai gao, chives dumpling, lobo gao, tso yong bing, chicken and vegetable crispy noodles. All had good flavor although the lobo gao could be crispier and crispy noodles are better at Dynasty. Service: efficient. They brought out shrimp crispy noodles when we ordered chicken and they quickly corrected the order. Ambiance: large space with crystal chandeliers and covered chairs. When back in town, we'll try Dynasty for dim sum to compare.

Rice Noodle W/ Fried Dough

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Sticky Rice In Lotus Leaf

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4.1(364 reviews)

Our family came here on Labor Day at 2pm. The restaurant was empty as it is after lunch rush hour…read more The server was very friendly saying they don't close between lunch and dinner. We ordered a lobster in ginger scallop sauce. Tung Choi with fermented bean curd. Beef with black pepper sauce on iron plate. Calamari in five spice salt. All food came out fast they are very authentic. Like the old days Chinese food. I will definitely come back to try others.

Early weekend lunch, half a flight up, low key space spread across two rooms. Deep menu of…read moreCantonese dishes. -- Clams in Black Bean Sauce: Smallish portion and small clams, especially compared with South Garden in Quincy, who makes a stellar rendition. Tasty sauce, with a little heat to it thanks to red and green peppers. Well cooked and solid enough dish despite the size issues. -- Beef Filet with Black Pepper Sauce (rice plate): In the beef world, the word "filet" connotes tenderness, which wasn't present here. Very chewy meat, well coated with a slightly peppery sauce that seemed fairly tame relative to the name. Hefty pile of rice and medium pile of meat. Not a bad meal. Not a bad price. Just a little underwhelming. Maybe it depends what you order.

Spicy and salty calamari

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Pork chow foon

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3.4(768 reviews)

0.1 mi•Chinatown

***TO-GO ORDER*** I…read moregot the triple meat rice plate with roast pork, bbq pork and roast duck. It came with white rice and veggies on the side. Generous portion at a great price, highly recommend!

Great experience at Hong Kong Eatery from start to finish on a beautiful, busy, Saturday afternoon…read more As we approached the door, what we thought was a line for food was thankfully just a bunch of curious eyes (2 rows deep) watching slabs of beautiful duck, pork, and chicken being sliced and cut to perfection. Pretty sure I saw some drooling going on as well. Inside, the decor was clean, and well stocked with to-go items, along with around 4-6 tables for those who chose to stay to eat their fare. There was also a great mix of modern and old school with lcd rolling menu screens, and of course the aforementioned classic hanging meats in the window. I ordered the two meat special, highlighting the crispy duck and roast pork, with white rice. The duck was properly crisp, tasty, and delicious. The pork was roasted to perfection and delicious as well. The rice was perfectly cooked, and got better with each bite as it sopped up the juices from the meat. Prices were extremely reasonable (around $15 for the plate) and the portion size was extremely generous (completely blew my diet for the day...totally worth it). Service was great, wait time was short. All around great experience! Will definitely be back!

How many licenses and certificates do you need to have a small barbecue place in Boston?

Pickled cucumber + spicy bamboo

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Some of the window dressings

Wing's Kitchen

3.9(126 reviews)

For a Friday work lunch, I went to Wing's. They're still in a basement, and they're still full of…read moreCantonese aunties and uncles. Today I ordered the Clay pot rice with salted fish and pork patty 鹹魚肉餅煲仔飯 ($15.95). The server told me it would take 20 minutes to prepare, which is normal for clay pot dishes. Around 20 minutes later, it arrived. In an unexpected display of service for a hole-in-wall neighborhood Chinese restaurant, the server removed the pork patty from the clay pot, put it on a plate, and cut it up. The salted fish pork patty smelled pungent, though its actual flavor was milder. Ginger and soy sauce in the patty cut that as well. The rice had crisped up at the edges.

The name Wings Kitchen was a little deceiving because I was expecting chicken wings, but it's…read moreactually a small, traditional Chinese restaurant. We only ordered one dish to share - the chicken and Chinese sausage with black mushroom casserole. It took a little while to prepare, but when it arrived, the server mixed everything together and served it into our bowls. This was unexpected for an Asian restaurant in Chinatown. The dish was very tasty, warm, and comforting. It was definitely a generous enough portion to share. The service was friendly but not especially attentive. The restaurant itself is very small, with only a limited number of tables, so we had about a 10-minute wait. Looking around, the other dishes coming out of the kitchen looked delicious and were very generous portions as well. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes.

New Wing's Kitchen 7/2024

Whole Lobster over Noodles

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Chicken And Chinese Sausage With Black Mushroom Casserole Rice

Baby Cafe

4.0(96 reviews)

3.6 mi•Allston/Brighton

Sadly, Baby Cafe closed this past April 2026…read more *** Baby Cafe was a restaurant with something rare in Allston/Brighton - parking. Not a lot, but any parking at all is a positive. Baby Cafe had a second thing that is rather unusual for a restaurant - a tree inside. Sure, it was most likely fake, but still, it was kind of cool. They had a lunch special menu on weekdays from 11am - 3pm, where you could select one item from the left column (drink or appetizer), and one entree from the right column. Our group shared two lunch sets and added a few more dishes: H.K. Style Toast $8.95 Curry Fish Balls $8.75 Fish Fillet with Corn Gravy $16.50 a la carte/$18.98 lunch set Baked Pork Chop Rice $16.95 a la carte/$19.98 lunch set Sizzling Ground Pork Japanese Tofu $18.95 Hand Shredded Chicken (Half) $23.95 Let's just say, we really enjoyed this meal. Another favorite that we didn't get to try during our visit was their BBQ Eel & Shrimp Fried Rice.

I've always wanted to try Hainanese chicken rice, so after browsing all the available food stalls…read morein Novo Marketplace, I decided to try this place. Food came out pretty quickly, and the chicken is nice and tender and not dry. I don't really like the yellow rice that they use which is kind of dry. The chicken comes with some green gingery sauce that goes well with it. I guess I just kind of expected this dish to be more mind blowing as it's always hyped on social media and at hawker's stalls in Singapore, etc. but it was still quite enjoyable and I might come again to try their other offerings.

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Shoyu Boston

3.8(52 reviews)

0.1 mi•Chinatown

This small but quaint restaurant in the heart of Boston's Chinatown blends in among the other…read morerestaurants around it but once inside it's bright and colorful and once you choose your meal you will enjoy every bite! Food was Presented hot and super tasty. Take a look what I ordered and see its generous and full of flavors! The shrimp and noodles with bean sprouts and eggs and more was so delicious! I would come back to try other dishes that were recommended to try! Parking can be tricky but you have parking garages near by!

For a weekday work lunch, I stopped by Shoyu to try out their Cantonese BBQ. The establishment had…read moreits seating area blocked off into a Covid-era style makeshift take-out setup. I ordered a 3 item BBQ plate for $16 (the 1 item plate is $12 and 2 item plate is $14) and opted for char siu, roast duck, and soy sauce chicken. I paid at the counter and received my take out box after about 5 minutes. This proved a filling portion size - 4 pieces of duck, 4 pieces of chicken, more than a dozen smaller chair siu pieces, 2 pieces of bok choy, and ample rice. The butcher did not cheap out and give out bony pieces of duck. The duck was was overly soy sauced and the skin not fatty. The chicken and chair siu remained juicy. I don't know if the restaurant has take-out service for dinner, and also don't know why they call themselves Shoyu when they don't serve Japanese food. The paper menu lists the BBQ rice plate, but I can't remember if it enumerates the various protein options. A piece of cardboard next to the cash register has the options written in Mandarin w/o any English translation (on brand for this sort of establishment).

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Very limited street parking outside

Great Taste Bakery & Restaurant

3.6(581 reviews)

This neighborhood Chinese bakery is connected to its sister restaurant near the gate end of…read moreChinatown. When I went on a weekend morning, they had prepackaged fluffy breads, Chinese pastries, and Chinese breakfast items such as sesame balls and breakfast churro (you tiao). All items were labeled in both Chinese and English and the shop employees were both Chinese-speaker and English-speaker friendly. I got two mooncakes and a box of mini wife cafes. All the items I got were tasty and not too sweet. Maybe it was on me for getting the mini wife cakes, but I wish there was actually more sweetness and filling inside the flaky pastry. I'll have to come back to try their full-sized version! Checkout was smooth, but they are CASH ONLY.

The food and service here went downhill. The restaurant used to be packed. There was no line at…read morelunch time and many empty tables. Soy sauce chow mein ($13.95) - it was not authentic. It tasted like regular plain noodles. It was supposed to have a strong soy sauce flavor. The dim sum menu price was misleading. It was marked as small dish but they charged for more. Roasted pork and wonton noodles ($12.95) - the pork inside the wonton was black and had a terrible smell. The boneless spareribs also looked dark and not fresh. The server refused to cancel it on the bill. She insisted it was freshly made and said it was just the way they marinated the meat. It was not edible. Who would take the risk of food poisoning?

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Rice Noodle Rolls

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Rice Noodle Rolls

Ding’s Kitchen

4.2(179 reviews)

7.0 mi

I call my Mom Grandma Ding because she's a little ditzy. And she likes to tag along on family…read moreoutings like a dinghy attached to a bigger boat, sometimes in front, sometimes in the wake, so when we found this place on Yelp it was fate. We came for a family dinner and of course Grandma Ding was with us in her wheelchair. We only smashed into a few chairs in the big, crowded dining room. And fortunately other customers were understanding while the staff was helpful and accommodating. The small, curious child running around the dining room without parental supervision didn't get hurt when I ran him over. The menu was huge so it took a long time to order with Grandma asking questions about every item. I could see that the waitstaff was used to quick orders and rapid food delivery to the table, but the waiter remained kind and patient. He also repeated his answers loudly when she couldn't understand his English and because she didn't have her hearing aides turned up. We finally ordered a giant wonton soup, eggplant with garlic sauce, a shrimp dish, and orange chicken; all to share. Everything was fresh, hot, tasty and delicious. Grandma Ding did have to ask for the soup to be heated up because she likes it to be scalding. The dining room is worn and dishes were flying in and out as items were served and cleared. It's definitely a place for family meals, not one for an engagement proposal or romance. Perfect for our evening. Portions are generous and prices competitive with other restaurants in the area. Parking on the street is the only difficulty, particularly when you have a nonagenarian to get into the restaurant. We will definitely be back.

We chose Ding's on the spur of the moment - the reviews were pretty good. We ordered scallion…read morepancakes and vegetarian potstickers to start, followed by sauteed eggplant-tofu casserole and chicken with cashews. The scallion pancakes were excellent - the winner of the evening. The potstickers weren't what is typically referred to as potstickers, but the small gyodza that one buys by the bag in Chinese and Korean markets. These were poor and flavorless (we've bought MUCH tastier ones in H-Mart and the 88). The eggplant was very tasty, not too garlicky, and was an enormous portion. It was a bit greasy, but not too bad. The chicken with cashews was bland and boring. We dined there with a good friend and commented about the great service - fast and efficient. As I mentioned, the portion size was significantly larger that most restaurants these days. The prices were a bit high, especially considering the barebones atmosphere - but this is Newton Center, and we expected this. In short, I won't return to Ding's - there are lots of better choices.

Full bar and plenty of seating

King Crab - steamed with minced garlic sauce

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Clay Pot Cafe

4.1(35 reviews)

3.5 mi•Allston/Brighton

Visited plenty of times still great tasting clay pot varieties I only took a picture of the one we…read moredidn't start yet but the other two we ordered was demolished quickly Pictured is the Unagi/Beef clay pot as always off the chart delicious Other two that did not make the pictures are the Minced Beef,Peas,Eggs and the third was Fish filet seasoned perfect in the clay pot. We also had the salt and pepper chicken wings ,pan fried dumplings,sautéed pea pod stems with garlic,and salt and pepper calamari. Also for drinks iced lemon tea all delicious and if haven't tried it's your loss. Missing out on a great neighborhood spot. Very great service as always too.

Went in with my parents and we had a couple of noodle based dishes, beef coriander rice noodle and…read morebeef chow foon. I also ordered a medium clay pot duck dish. Our favorites were the noodle dishes; the priciest dish we ordered was the medium sized salt cured clay pot duck dish was mostly rice, and there was also bone with the duck, making it tricky to trust the crusty rice was crusty rice and not duck bone with each bite. Service was excellent, would go back again. The ability to order off the QR code to see pictures associated with what you are ordering is also a plus! Menu in Chinese and English is another plus - especially those of us with family who are more fluent in Chinese than English.

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Honey-Glazed Barbecued Pork

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Gustavo W.

1 year ago

Dining at Dynasty in Boston with my family was a warm and enjoyable experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a cozy, elegant vibe that felt perfect for a relaxed family outing. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without ever rushing us. We ordered a mix of classic Chinese dishes, and everything came out hot and flavorful. The Peking duck was a standout--crispy skin and tender meat, served just right. The fried rice and stir-fried vegetables were fresh and perfectly seasoned, pleasing both adults and kids alike. The portion sizes were generous, which made sharing easy and satisfying. What I appreciated most was how comfortable the atmosphere was for families, with enough space for the kids to enjoy without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, Dynasty offered a great balance of delicious food, friendly service, and a welcoming environment that made our family dinner really special. We're definitely planning to return! Gustavo Woltmann read more

Xit T.

3 years ago

My recent visit to Dynasty Restaurant in Boston turned sour due to their appalling post-tipping behavior. After tipping what I considered a fair amount for the service rendered, I was shocked when not one, but four individuals approached me, demanding additional tips. This aggressive solicitation left me feeling utterly disgusted and taken advantage of. Tipping should be a voluntary expression of gratitude, not an opportunity for staff to badger patrons into parting with more money. The audacity to ask for more after already tipping crosses the line of decency and professionalism. Despite the passable food and pleasant ambiance, the brazen solicitation for additional tips tainted the entire dining experience. I strongly advise against patronizing Dynasty Restaurant until they rectify this egregious behavior. No diner should be subjected to such blatant exploitation and coercion. read more

ozer k.

1 year ago

Unfortunately, our experience at the restaurant was disappointing. The food (chicken, rice, and beef) was average, and my friend didn't enjoy it at all. When he considered ordering a different dish, the waitress misunderstood it as a request to change the main course, responded rudely in Chinese, and walked away abruptly. Due to the overall poor service and unsatisfactory food, we left a modest 5% tip, which the waitress then threw back onto the table--something we found very unprofessional. Additionally, the restaurant had an unpleasant smell, which affected the overall dining atmosphere. read more

Anny L.

3 years ago

It was mid. We went dimsum at 2 pm for 2 people got a table within 5 minutes. The tables are so close to together that it's really hard to get to your seat if you're not skinny. The food was bland and not flavorable. The XO noodles were bland some pieces had more flavor than others. Wasn't well mixed. The menu does offer a lot but so does other dimsum places. Nothing compares to Sunkong, Mings, Hei La Moon and Winsor. The soy sauce for the rice noodles is just light soy sauce (flavorless), not the sweet soy sauce. We did get nice photos of the food with our dslr. read more

Michael K.

2 years ago

I recently ordered from Dynasty and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! The Kung Pao Chicken was absolutely delicious--though packed with flavor, I enjoy a bit more heat from the spice. The food arrived hot and fresh. I was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food; it felt like a good value for the price. Plus, the delivery was incredibly fast! I'm extremely happy with my order and will definitely be ordering from Dynasty again. Highly recommended! read more

Frank H.

3 years ago

I had a wonderful dining experience at this newly opened restaurant. The food was served piping hot, and the flavors were absolutely delightful. The ambiance was comfortable and the space was clean, making it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal. I'm already looking forward to returning to this place multiple times in the future. read more

Kelly Z.

3 years ago

I loved the food here and it was such a nice visit. The service is nice. Their food was so nicely made and the flavor was so delicious and deep in flavor. read more

Clifton M.

2 years ago

What can I say this place loves up to it every time I get there and eat. I have been there many times and always enjoy

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