Yummy and home style Chinese food. Favorite dishes were A10 Northeastern Style Cold Mung Bean Noodles, B01 Lamb Skewers, H02 Stir Fried Green Bean, and H03 Fried Chicken Wings! read more

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The food was delicious. The eggplants were sooooo good, they were crispy and flavorful and just melted in my mouth. The northeastern style noodles were also very good. The noodles were soft and chewy and the peanut sauce complimented them perfectly. The lamb skewers were also cooked to perfection. The service was amazing. All servers are so kind and accommodating. They are so attentive to our needs and are eager to serve. The ambiance is very relaxed and easy going. It appears that everyone working there is enjoying their time and it feels good to be surrounded by people laughing and having a good time. read more

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Saw this place years ago when they first opened but never got around to dining in. Got there about 11:45 am just before the noon. Only about two tables were occupied and we were seated right away. ordered the claypot beef brisket with tomato, boiled fish, and eggplant with green beans. The beef brisket was very tender in a sweet ginger sauce with wood ears. The tomatoes replaced the usual daikon in this dish which added to the sweetness. The boiled fish looked like they used Snake fish which was a pleasant surprise and soy beans instead of bean sprouts. Lots of Sichuan pepper corns and chilis as expected. Always one of my favorite dishes and didn't disappoint. The veggie dish consisted of eggplant, string beans and pumpkin. They were deep fried to a crispy but still tender texture. I would then guess quickly stir fried in a very hot wok to get the "wok heh". The garlic sauce was a perfect compliment. Everything was delicious and I would come back. The server forgot the tea we ordered, and the place was full when we left around 1:30. read more

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Phenomenal food. Every dish we tried was packed with flavor. The service was also very attentive and kind. I highly recommend the clear noodles, beans, and lamb spine. - The clear noodles have an addicting sauce on top of it (it's a perfect blend of spicy, nutty, and pickled tang). - The string beans are unlike any others I've had before. It's super fragrant and pairs wonderfully with rice -- definitely a must get. - For lamb lovers, the lamb spine is SO GOOD. Their flavors keep you gnawing at the bones, and there's a lot of meat attached to each bone. As for the other two dishes we ordered -- the Sichuan pepper fish was yummy but too greasy for me. It's in the nature of the dish to be drenched in oil, which is not my cup of tea. Though the flavors again, great. The tofu skin was also very tasty, I just did not think the bell peppers paired well with the dish. Overall, everything we ordered exceeded my expectations and they gained a new customer. Expect a wait time during typical rush hours. Come a bit earlier during the night (5pm ish) if you want to beat it! read more

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I'd been on a mission to try this place ever since I spotted it. One time I called and tried to talk to someone about a reservation but the lady on the phone could not speak english. I was more intrigued as imo the places that don't cater to the westerners usually have some of the best food and not the best service but who TF is coming for service when the food is bomb. Anyway, they have such a cute logo that's an orange swirl that always caught my attention the few times I passed it.. The crowd was mainly Asian, again a green flag for good food. Not one word of english in the restaurant but me and my friend chatting. They also seemed to assume she spoke chinese lol so she was hilariously trying her best despite her not being at that level. It is probably a good thing that the menu is a QR code. The inside is really nice and feels semi fancy but not too to the point of feeling fake. The food... everything I put in my mouth was so freaking good. You know when you go to a place that is good enough where you are thinking about the food in your future and how you will be getting delivery for it as well?Yes ma'am like the most random mix for me of pumpkin slices with eggplants and green beans suddenly makes sense! That was so freaking good the sauce and how perfectly seasoned it was. Then the pumpkin slices were perfectly crispy to perfection! Pork belly usually tastes the same but these skewers tasted different to me in a good way, again crispy but to the perfect degree! These were definitely my two favorites. I will be back for sure. Now this is what you actually call a "hidden gem". What we got Pork Belly Skewer Pumpkin Slices with eggplants and green beans Beef brisket White rice $$ Food 10 Atmosphere 8 Service 5 read more

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Every time we're here, they always try to squeeze us to the small table in the corner somewhere. Generally, we can always tell them we would beed more space. This evening, however, they claimed they had to save the other tables for reservations. We took the small table and dined and finished. And, as expected, no new customers came in whatsoever. Now, can someone explain why these employees have no common sense that they usually don't have customers during certain time? Ever going back again. read more

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Food here is pretty decent actually. Various choices. Particularly liked lamb spine and seafood rice stew. Major complaint is the "seating rules" - they always try to stick two people to the corner where staffs walks in and out all the time, even there are plenty of seatings elsewhere. We are usually there on Friday/weekends at unusual dining times, around 2-4 pm, they keep trying to get us seated at the corner, saying they cannot give us other 4-people tables because they are all reserved. However, each time, until we finish dining, none of those reservations come - those tables were either ever occupied or they just gave them to later coming 2-person parties. read more

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"Modern Chinese cuisine" in a clean, midsized space, with ordering through the Toast app at the table. Servers were welcoming and well intentioned, but had minimal English skills, so best for adventurous eaters without the need to have questions answered. Fried Chicken Wings with Basil Leaves: Smaller wings, all flats, but you get a lot of them (about a dozen), all very well covered in a delicious dry rub. Good balance of salt, sugar, chile pepper powder, and fragrant dried herbs, all of which come through with force (kinda like that extra-densely-loaded bottom of the bag chip in a bag of Tostitos Hint of Lime tortilla chips). Good light crunch and very moist to juicy inner meat. Not the most eye-catching to look at, but looks sometimes deceive. This is a signature dish for a reason. Vegetable Bowl: Cold appetizer most simplistically described as Chinese coleslaw. Some crunch, some wilt, some heat, some sweet, some oil. Tip: if you're on a date, make sure both of you eat this, because it's garlicky. Lamb Skewers: I've had these elsewhere and the ones here were much fresher, much more tender, and literally squirting juices in some of the pieces. Crisp exterior had tastable, feelable dry spices and noticeable salt. Excellent. Looking forward to trying pork belly skewers and some of the other stick heat. Clay Pot Chiba Tofu: Nice presentation in a cradle/hammock. Tender, non-rubbery tofu with flavor but not drowned in sauce. Vegetables complemented nicely. Braised Eggplant with Garlic and Chili: Extremely tender, thick-cut steak-like slices of eggplant, supported with even more vegetables, in a thick brown garlicky sauce. Just a bit on the gloppy side, but balanced with hot oil and more complexity than suburban glop. I'm not an eggplant guy but I liked it a lot. Yu-Xiang Shredded Pork in Hot Garlic Sauce: Almost the pork equivalent of the eggplant dish (brown, spicy, a little sweet), minus the glop, and even more tender. Great accompaniment to the white rice. Wormy looking, but again, looks sometimes deceive. Another winner and another dish for date night planning: don't get it unless both of you will be eating this! read more

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I came here on a Friday night with my husband. It was very busy and it seemed that the staff was a little overwhelmed. There were 4-5 parties ahead of us and no single person was allocated to the check-in stand - the 2- waitstaff members would occasionally check in with new parties to ask for the party size but didn't take any names. It took us probably 30-40 minutes to be seated. I will say that the entrance area is pretty small so you essentially need to stand right in front of the door which can be a bit unpleasant on cold nights. Once we were seated, the ordering process was quick and efficient. There are QR codes on the table that bring up an online ordering menu where you can place food and drink orders. We decided to order the lamb spine clay pot dish as well as some familiar favorites such as fried rice and fried chicken wings. The food was DELICIOUS. If you're feeling adventurous, I would strongly suggest the lamb spine dish as the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender with a good amount of heat and flavor. Overall, after being seated we had a wonderful dining experience. If the staff can work out their front desk situation I think this would be a top notch authentic Chinese restaurant. read more

Cute little spot near the end (or beginning) of Harvard Ave in Allston just next to tofu house. This little spot was pretty packed when we came in on a Friday evening, but we were able to still sneak in a table for the two of us. You get this free sweet cracker-like sticks to nibble on as you're ordering food. Adds to the whole cutesy ambiance. We got the Taiwanese fried chicken, beef sour hot pot, and their vinegar soaked potato dish. I actually heard about this place because of their fried chicken and while it was good and hit the spot, it was more like karaage than I would've expected. Nothing wrong with that, just slightly underwhelmed. The beef hot pot on the other hand was superb. The broth was wonderfully balanced with their signature sour taste and it was a lot! We ordered two bowls of rice to buffer the hot pot but each bowl was so perfectly dome shaped it was really two portions for each bowl Unfortunately they were REALLY busy and the potato dish came out very late when we were way too full from just the hot pot and the chicken. We ended up taking most of that home to-go. tldr; neat little Chinese restaurant tucked in the corner of Harvard Ave in Allston. Not mindblowing but very comfort-style food read more

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Good food. We ordered delivery. The food case were high quality and well packed. The beef with glass noodle was flavorful.i think they added sauce with some seafood. It was good. We also had fried green beans. Also great. It was crispy and not over oily. read more

Hao Shi Guang - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I went here with my family on Sunday afternoon (12pm). I found out this restaurant from yelp and it has such great reviews, so I was expecting a very good experience in this restaurant. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The service was slow. We ordered 6 dishes in total. It took 30 mins, from the time we ordered, for the first dish to be served; Another 10mins for the next 2 dishes, and another 10mins again for the other 2. I lost my patience after 60mins and my last dish was still not served. We paid our bill right away and asked for the last dish to be wrapped to go. Mind you we didn't order overcomplicated dishes, and even though it's lunch time, but when we came in and put in our order, they weren't busy yet. We ordered Popcorn Chicken, Deep Fried Pork, Seafood Bisque with spinach, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Angus Beef over Rice, and Fried Noodles with Beef ( 2 appetizer, 1 Soup, 3 entrees). I was also disappointed with the servers as none of them come to our table to inform us or assure us that our food is coming or if there's a delay in the kitchen that caused the long wait or whatever. They have 5 servers and none of them come and say anything, not even apologizing for the long wait. I can tell that most of them do not speak english well or at all, but the one that does speak english wouldn't even be bothered to check on us. They do check on other tables that speak Mandarin though. The food itself was pretty decent, hence the 2 stars. The restaurant looks clean and kids friendly. But with the long wait and the poor service, I don't think it's worth it. Perhaps that is the way they serve the food here, slowly one dish at a time. So just keep in mind, if you are short on time and need a quick meal, this is not the place for you. read more

Hao Shi Guang - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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An insanely tasty family-style Chinese restaurant that seems equally able to deliver American-leaning "Chinese" dishes and authentic cuisine. My family and I sampled: - The Angus beef on rice, with pickled cabbage, veggies, and a pan sauce. Heavenly. - Crispy mixed vegetables in their own pan sauce. - The chiba tofu, with a delicious chili spice finish. - The rice noodles with beef. This is the only one I didn't enjoy - it could really have used a veggie for texture, and the noodles were bland. The staff spoke little English. It seems clear that the QR code driven menu and payment are meant to help diners who don't speak Mandarin. The menu is translated and has pictures of most of the food. Would come here again! read more

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Hao Shi Guang is a gem of a spot, with good service and a streamlined online ordering and payment system. We tried the beef and kung pao chicken. The chicken was a little too sweet for my liking, but the beef was on point! There is a bit of a language barrier with the staff, but I think that's what makes it so good, and not as busy (yet)! read more

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Food was ok, not great. Service was nonexistent. We were there for over an hour without getting any of our food. We ended up having to rush out and take everything to go and then were late for the event we were going to. If you go, make sure you have 3+ hours to spare read more

Great food ok service. But waiting time after putting in the orders in is insanely long. Come if you have plenty of time to kill.

We had a very frustrating experience here. We were in a hurry to catch a train, so my boyfriend dropped me off to order while he went to park. I placed our order immediately, thinking that would save time. We then waited about 30 minutes with no update and no food. When my boyfriend asked the waiter about our order, she casually said they were "working on it." We clearly explained that we were catching a train and were on a tight schedule. After waiting another 10 minutes (40 minutes total), we realized we could not wait any longer since our train was departing soon. At that point, the waiter told us that nothing had even been made yet -- and that we didn't need to wait to pick anything up. Essentially, we were told to just leave. What's most disappointing is not just the delay, but the complete lack of communication, urgency, and responsibility. If they were too busy to prepare the order in time, we should have been informed upfront. Instead, we were left waiting with no transparency, which ultimately caused unnecessary stress before our trip. This experience felt dismissive and unprofessional. We understand that restaurants can get busy, but basic responsiveness and respect for customers' time should be expected. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

Again my take outs were amazing with great service Just try some and you won't regret, make you very happy Angus Beef Over Rice Okra Stir Fried King Oyster Mashroom WoW !! That's All !! read more

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Fairly nice vibes and the food had a bright, deep taste. However the service was lacking. The wait times for food were very long. There was one item we ordered that was out of stock, but they realized so late that after we had to re-order, we had yet another long wait. It's good food, but so much waiting put a damper on the experience. read more

Food was delicious but must note it is a bit more DIY than a regular restaurant. When you sit down, you are directed to use your photo to look at the menu and order. If you don't read Chinese, it is a little frustrating how the app cuts off the titles of the dishes but if you click into it, it shows. You also pay right on your phone. Staff are basically food runners which was fine for us but if this is not an experience you are looking for, it may not be the place for you. The skewers were my favorite dishes. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Will definitely come back to try more! read more

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This place has really good packaging for takeout food and I enjoyed everything. The intestine stir fry, tofu, and chicken wings are good read more

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Came in half hour before closing and they were nice enough to still seat us. Inside is very modern, clean and spacious. There is a bar code at the corner of the table, you scan for the menu, order and pay right on your phone when you're done. The owner was very friendly and kind. We ordered the beef noodles soup, Taiwanese fried chicken (flavorful and not too greasy like some others), braised pork over rice (very large order and the braised pork was very tender and good amount of sauce), and the lamb skewers. Everything was delicious and decent sharing portions so you can order a bunch of things to try. There are a lot of items we still want to try so we will be back soon. read more

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The food is sooo good. Each time we want to try something new, we couldn't let go the ones we loved- string bean, shrimp/cabbage with rice cake, etc... each is so tasty and consistent. Our favorite restaurant hands down. read more

Fast and friendly service. It was clear that ingredients were fresh. It's a cute atmosphere. My personal favorites were the eggplant salad, fried chicken, chow foon, and the clear noodles with chili sauce. But everything was great. Pro tip: dip the fried chicken into the the clear noodle sauce and you'll be golden. read more

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Cute little restaurant with fast and friendly service. We received cantaloupe and sweet crispy noodle for appetizer. Eggplant salad is served cold with a nice garlic flavor. The clay pot sautéed beef was hot, tender with a great flavor. Definitely will be back. Ordering and paying is through phone app. read more

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The food is great. They were served quite fast. Initial service was meh, I was standing in front of the concierge table and no one asked if I need a table. I think they are short of waitstaff. Only 2 people serve, clean, and bus tables, and one of them also seat customers. The taste of the food is bold/strong. You need starch to pair them with, without steam rice your taste bud will be too "crowded" the tender beef is indeed very tender. I recommend this place. read more

Hao Shi Guang - Yang Chou fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Homestyle food. Highly recommend the pepper sauce beef. Very tangy and delicious. I asked for white rice and they gave me some dried noodles instead. I didn't say anything , but they noticed at end and gave me a free dessert. A solid spot. read more

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Staff/ boss is very warm hearted, big smile, very friendly. Food taste very good! Big size , reasonable price. Environment is nice, decorative with art. We have been there twice a week! Recommend! read more

we've been here twice now. two weekends back to back. the first time was great. we ordered the pig ear appetizer. to our surprise, it has cucumbers in it which made it very refreshing. we had a couple of beef skewers. a veggie dish. main entree was a beef and veggie dish. all these dishes were completely done well. flavors absolutely balanced with some spiciness. it's kind of like going to a mala place but actually tasting all the other flavors instead of the prominent chili flavor that punches your tongue. the second time we went we ordered the same pig ear app, a couple of skewers, lamb this time. the pork stew with chestnut. a veggie dish consisting of beans, eggplant and pumpkin. i'm not sure what happened to the second time around. it's as if the varsity level chef was off that day and the junior varsity chef was in. everything was overtly salty. the pork stew with chestnut looked nothing like the pictures from the menu and other review pics. even the pig ear appetizer was not the best version. the cucumber had been soaking in its sauce and was not refreshing as the first time around. the veggie dish spent one too many minutes in the deep fryer and too much sauce was drenched on, incredibly salty. i would go back again, hopefully get the A team. parking is street. read more

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The restaurant that used to be in this location (Streetfood Revolution) was dearly beloved to me and my friends, but we decided to venture back into memory lane and try Hao Shi Guang. Overall the restaurant has a clean and pleasant ambience and the food was pretty quick to come out. Ordering and payment is done through the phone so it's very streamlined. They have a lot of seating and we had no problem getting a table for dinner on a Sunday. We got the malatang ($16.50) which was pretty forgettable. It had a lot of stuff inside but the soup didn't taste very good to me -- just a bit numbing and sour. The shrimp was a bit overcooked. I liked the fish tofu and the fried tofu. Wouldn't get this again. The fried calamari ($13.95) was quite good. I love how they seasoned it. I would get this again. I still like Wen's Yunnan more for fried calamari, but this one was really good too. The okra and oyster mushroom dish ($18.50) had good flavor and the components were well-cooked, but I wouldn't get it again as it was quite pricey for a vegetable dish. Overall I had a nice time at this restaurant but probably wouldn't come back given the other options in the area. read more

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In the midst of all the Asian restaurants of Allston, Hao Shi Guang definitely went above and beyond to try and create a menu that tastes different from the other flavors you'll find elsewhere. With dishes like the eggplant salad with peanut and egg crumble, our tastebuds were taken for a wild ride. Specific dish reviews: Crispy Ham Hock (5/5) - we saw this on the table next to us and thought it was Peking Duck, so we asked to order one too -- needless to say, it was well worth the experience. The pork fat and skin combined with the bao and sweet chili sauce was a real mouthwatering experience. Eggplant Salad w/ Peanut and Egg Crumble (4/5) - both my friend and I's first reaction to this dish was that it did not taste how we expected at all, but at the same time we weren't opposed to it? I think it's definitely not a traditional way I'd expect eggplant to be cooked but definitely is a very flavor-infused dish that I'd recommend trying at least once! Shrimp Ball w/ Honey Crispy Walnut (3.5/5) - Unlike the last one, this dish definitely delivered on expectations -- it was a classic coconut shrimp-type of dish with Grand Mariner sauce, but a bit pricey at that. Yanzhou Fried Rice (3/5) - Again, we didn't expect too much out of the ordinary when ordering the Yanzhou Fried Rice as it was mostly to pair with the other dishes, and that was pretty much what we got. I think next time we would probably opt for just normal bowls of rice rather than spending the extra money on a fried rice though. Overall though, I had a really great time eating at Hao Shi Guang (which is also a pretty funny pun), and would definitely recommend others to come check it out! read more

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Food was incredible. Coming back for sure. Service forgot my soup but they took it off the bill, would definitely come back

We visited this restaurant on a Friday night around 9:30 pm (The restaurant shuts at 10). We were 3 of us and there were plenty of empty tables so finding a table was easy. Their interiors, plates, bowls, take out boxes, bags are all selected and made with a keen eye, and it shows. I don't remember the last time these things jumped out at a restaurant, I was totally impressed by the quality. Must Try: Lamb Skewer Pork Skewer Mala Angus Beef Over Rice Don't Try: Braised Pork Over Rice read more

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Another amazing addition to the impressive Allston/BU food scene. Hao Shi Guang combines home style meals with modernity. The restaurant serves big portions friendly for big groups looking to do family style. Make sure to make a reservation otherwise you'll be waiting for 30-45 minutes for a spot. The restaurant features a self serving ordering app that allows for you to easily order and add dishes at your own time. The food comes out quick and hot. My personal favorite is the Taiwan style friend chicken that is richly coated in chili power and topped with bay leaves. The beef in hot and soup is another favorite as it delivers a kick of mouth watering sour umami. The veggie selection here is very good albeit a bit over priced. We loved the mixed vegetables with Chinese chives, bean sprouts, tofu, and many more fresh items. This place is awesome! Come check them out! read more

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The food was incredible and the service was even better. The spicy green beens and the lamb/pork skewers were definitely our favorites. Their homemade dessert was also super good and refreshing. One of my favorite restaurants in Allston! read more

This place is incredible! Both amazing food and service. Theodore, the manager, was very nice and welcoming throughout the whole time. The dishes he suggested were out of this world delicious! We ordered the green beans with dry shrimp and pork and the chili oil sliced beef, 10/10. Alongside the skewers (pork belly and lamb), we were blown away by how delicious the food was! We were surprised by the flavors in the best possible way. 10/10 read more

Inside was clean and spacious. Food came out quickly and everything tasted amazing. Service was surprisingly great as well. We cannot wait to be back! read more

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Food is just average. Long wait time. I called 40 minutes ago and still had to wait another 20 minutes when I arrived. What's the point of calling ahead if the food isn't ready on time? read more

I had spicy beef and had diarrhea and vomiting after that. So if you don't have a strong stomach I won't recommend here to eat.

Great restaurant! The food was very tasty. Would recommend the pork rib skewers, beef stew, and the fish. The ambience is very modern and comfy. Waiters were very nice and welcoming, service was phenomenal. They even gave us a free insulated bag for our leftovers! Would definitely come back again read more

Hao Shi Guang - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts