So the beef rice noodle roll I had right before this did not satisfy my craving and I wanted more…read morebut was too embarrassed to go back into that one place. A quick google search led me here... This time I got shrimp and egg and this one was also VERY GAS. Like wow it was so good. Also it was HUGE. Yum. It was very awkward being in this store as a non- Chinese speaker. Only one lady knew how to speak English... It took like 10 mins for my rolls to come out. 10 mins of standing and waiting in silence.. There is a bathroom in here but it is in the basement. Pretty clean and well kept though.

4.8/5 Great local…read moregem. Not in the typical part of Chinatown but worth the walk over to check out. Small place with only a few tables but it has great clay pots and rice rolls/crepes which are their most popular dishes. Other favorites are the salt chicken congee and pull apart chicken dish. Many other options too but haven't tried them all yet. Highly recommend!

iFresh Noodle is an excellent option in the Allston area. I think about their biang biang noodles…read moreonce a week, which are probably the best biang biang noodles I have had in the U.S. to date. They're called biang biang because of their texture and the way they are hand-pulled. I got an order of the cumin lamb biang biang noodles for takeout and they were still amazing 15-30 minutes later after being prepared. It is so fun to eat - amazing texture, tender meat, and doused in delicious chili oil. It is a small restaurant with tables very close to each other, but the ambiance was pleasant and the staff were very kind. I'd come back in a heartbeat.

For a late Saturday lunch, I decided to satisfy my noodle craving at iFresh noodle. I managed to…read morefind street parking a few blocks West of Harvard Ave near Silhouette Lounge w/o meters. I ordered the cumin lamb skewers ($6.95) and the cumin lamb biang biang noodle ($14.95). Both arrived w/in 5 minutes of ordering. The skewers were liberally seasoned and still juicy. The noodles had wide, bouncy noodles, The lamb possessed a fluffy texture similar to the fluffy tapioca powder treated beef at hot pot. The chili oil proved especially fragrant. The portion size for the noodles seemed on the lighter side. As an aside, when my friend first told me about "iFresh Noodle", I dismissed the establishment as the sort of multi-region do-every-style noodle place aimed at people that would consider orange chicken slightly exotic and did not plan on visiting. Only after he showed me the location and I realized it was the "Lanzhou Beef Noodles / 蘭州牛肉麵" place did I decide to try it.

For a late Saturday lunch, I followed my friends to Gigantic Wonton. Out of friendship, I withheld…read moremy apprehension about dining at what sounded like a whitewashed dumpling joint. To my surprise and slight confusion, I entered into a Cantonese BBQ shop (albeit one that also serves wontons, but of the regularly sized variety). My party of 3 ordered the following, all to share: - 川味云吞 (5 Pieces) Spicy Pork and Shrimp Wonton $6.50 - 炸云吞 (5 Pieces) Fried Pork and Shrimp Wonton $6.50 - 猪肉灌湯小笼包 (5 Pieces) Pork Soup Dumpling $8.95 - 3x 小白饭 White Rice $6.00 - 烧腊三拼 BBQ Trio Combo $25.95 - 明炉烧鸭 Roasted Duck - 特色豉油鸡 Soy Sauce Chicken - 脆皮烧肉 Crispy Roasted Pork - 鱼子烧卖皇 (4 Pieces) Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai $6.50 - 脆皮烧肉 Crispy Roasted Pork (priced per lb) $14.35 (0.7lb) The various dumplings, wontons, and shumai all had decent amounts of shrimp, in the Cantonese style. The wontons themselves had delicate, but not soft, wrappers. The shumai's pork also possessed a fine tenderness / 細嫩 indicative of high quality fillings; It tasted better than most dim sum places'. The bbq trio combo also impressed. It had the good cuts of roasted duck, not the bony ones that you get when they're being cheap. The soy sauce also had not overly brined into the meat, indicative of old, unsold cuts. The skin also seemed taut and not just overflowing with soft fat underneath. The soy sauce chicken tasted juicy and tender and not overly brined. Skin also seemed taut. The crispy roasted pork impressed the most. The skin was so crispy that the sound it made breaking was like that of a small bone. The meat remained tender. For the last 5 years, I struggled to find a Cantonese BBQ place that could hold up to those in the SGV. I couldn't find any in Allston previously, Chinatown's Cantonese places never evolved past the 60s and 70s immigration wave and aren't worth considering, and I was too far from Quincy for reliable testing. Now, however, I have a new go-to. They really need to change their English name, however. Also, the location has a small storefront with a 4-5 person window counter and 6 2-tops that could merge into 3 4-tops.

Liked the name, so we had to try it. It felt very…read moretraditional to canto Chinatown style food! I enjoyed it! Mom and pop style, quick eats. They have about 5-6 tables to dine in, a ton of delivery orders being picked up and the aunties were so sweet! located in Allston, we ordered: - crab meat soup dumplings def taste the crab, a pretty good soup dumpling, not a super bold flavored broth but it was clean and light, skin held up pretty well didn't break too many. - shrimp and pork sui mai- felt hand made, good filling of pork and shrimp, seasoned / marinated. The wrap wasn't too thick and i just love sui mai! - crispy shrimp roll- could skip this next time around but it's just as you'd expect. Wasn't bad just didn't care for this dish as much. - phoenix lava buns - salted egg yolk flavor wasn't as pronounced to me, i wanted a more molten salted yolk consistency but it was a bit more well done. - roasted duck wonton noodle soup- it was just okay, the duck portion that the lady received had mostly bone, not much meat and she disliked the noodles it came with unfortunately so she took all the noodles out and set it aside, ate the rest. - pan fried noodles with beef- yup, my favorite type of dish. Crispy pan-fried noodles for the crunch, tender beef, and a good sauce! Overall pretty good if you're in the area give them a try! I can imagine this spot being good for the let-out too

The place to go for great comfort food. Burn-your-fingers hot ceramic bowls that keep the yummy…read morebroth boiling as you DIY pour that side bowl of rice noodles into the mix. Let it all just cook some more in front of you, while you anxiously wait to slurp that noodle. Steal a small sip of the broth, it's so hearty yet so light. When the noodles finally cool down enough for it to give in to your appetite, you just ascend into cloud9 devouring it. For the next 20 or so minutes, barely any of us speak much, as we just focus on the noodles, save for asking each other if we can try their soup broth variants. For the price, you can't beat this, and on a winter day it's the perfect meal. Don't you dare waste the soup, drink it ALL.

Small corner restaurant in Chinatown that specializes in noodle soup…read more I tried the pickled fish noodle soup. The broth is okay; not too overpowering. The ratio of noodles and fish/ other toppings was a bit off. There were just a lot of noodles. The texture of the noodles is okay. I personally don't like the fact that the noodles don't absorb the broth taste that much. Overall, it is an okay and fast noodle place.

Another amazing meal at Asian Garden! Had my usual favorites--the beef and vegetable chow fun…read morenoodle in gravy and the twin lobster with a bed of noodles. Everything was absolutely delicious as always. Can't wait to go back!

Love their coconut hotpot and walnut shrimp!! The restaurant is packed and perfect for family…read moredining. They only have street parking, so keep that in mind if you are driving. The staffs are fast and attentive

Great authentic sichuan food - this place immediately jumped to one of my favorite Chinese places…read morein Boston. My favorite dish (went back a second time just to get it again) was the chili chicken. It's a cold slippery chicken dish with green sichuan chili peppercorns oil. Mouth watering, mouth numbing, and delicious.

This past weekend I saw a free delivery special from Door Dash so decided to give this place a…read moreshot. I had just tried Boston Soup Dumpling and wanted to see how the two compared. I was shocked by the price for the soup dumplings...until they arrived. $12 is great until you realize they're bite size. I'm also not sure if it was because I got them delivered, but they were rlly lacking soup. They were frankly a bit dry. The entire order didn't come with any sauces either so I had to use what I had at home. The chili pork dumplings made up for the soup ones. Super solid. They have their dough down to a science. Some of the best I've had. I am not sure I'd order from here again, gonna stick with Boston Soup Dumpling for time being!

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. LiYin is located on a street with…read moreother Asian eateries and features indoor dining exclusively. The chain seems to focus on Canton rice noodle rolls. Opted for the beef brisket lo mien and it came out quick. The highlight was the generous portion of beef brisket that was tender and fatty. This was served with a generous amount of noodles along with a generous portion of iceberg lettuce. Opted for a Thai iced tea and it was a gigantic cup. This wasn't too sweet! ~$30/head after tax and gratuity for lunch.

A fulfilling Cantonese lunch! We got the Signature Rice Roll, Beef Stew Rice Roll, and the Liyin…read moreBeef Chow Fun. All items were executed nicely: the thinness and sweet/savory sauce of the rice rolls, the tenderness of the different meats, and the wok-fired flavor of the noodles. Solid portion sizes too. Well-worth a stop!

I come here at least once a month, and I love it! You pay by weight, and there's a great selection…read moreof veggies, meats, and tofus. I have my order dialed: broccoli (soaks up soup well and is the perfect texture when cooked), Napa cabbage, baby bok choy, 1-2 pieces cilantro, bean sprouts, 1 slice sausage, lots of whatever mushrooms they have, a few rice cakes, a little bit of several types of tofu, 4-5 rolls of fatty meat, 1 slice tomato (I heard it gives it umami, but I really just like having variety), and a few types of noodles. Sometimes I add fish cakes. The self serve setup makes it really easy to experiment with ingredients, and I've sampled almost everything on the menu by adding a bite or two of something new to my bowls. I get the soup medium spicy, then add more chilli flakes to adjust the spice to my liking. The broth is delicious and creamy. I like to get their soy milk on the side. The restaurant experience is the reason I don't order this as takeout (that and I like getting to pick exactly which piece of cabbage etc goes in my soup). When you walk in, an employee immediately sets a place for you with a cup of water and a straw. The owner (I presume) is also the cashier, and is delightful. Since I've been going there, he's recommended me ingredients, remade an order when I asked, given me drinks on the house, and remembered me between visits. Make sure you take advantage of the free drink (I've seen tea, juice, lemonade, and soda), which helps to mentally offset the $22 you've just spent on soup. I recommend KungFu MalaTang to any and everyone!

We ordered delivery from this place once before, and the food was really good, so we decided to…read morevisit in person and try dining in. The ingredient bar had an impressive variety of options, and everything looked fresh and well stocked. Unfortunately, we made a mistake when ordering. We forgot that we had ordered the dry pot for delivery last time and accidentally went with the malatang instead. The difference in flavor was pretty significant. The dry pot was easily a five-star experience, but the malatang was closer to three stars. Even though we requested extra spicy, the broth still tasted surprisingly bland, and the ingredients barely absorbed any flavor from the soup base. It was quite disappointing compared with our first experience. Overall, the ingredient selection was great, but the malatang didn't live up to our expectations. We'll definitely be back, but next time we're sticking with the dry pot.