We came here on New Year's eve right before closing. They very graciously seated us after a short wait, and we ordered several dishes. The food did not disappoint! Everything was fresh and tasty. The food was authentic. We will definitely be back again! read more

Seriously, if you're wandering around Boston's Chinatown looking for dinner, you HAVE to stop at Hunan Cuisine on Beach Street. This place is the real deal and quickly becoming my go-to spot. The vibe is bustling and fun, and the food comes out fast and hot. If you're a fan of bold flavors and a little spice, you're in for a treat. Here's my breakdown of the must-order dishes: Hunan Cumin Lamb: I dream about this lamb. It's absolutely fantastic--tender, smoky, perfectly spiced with cumin and chili. Legitimately one of the best things I've eaten recently. Don't skip it! The Fish & Fried Rice Combo: The fish dishes are super fresh and authentic. We also got some classic fried rice, and it was perfect--flavorful and not greasy at all, a great partner for the spicier mains. Beef Lo Mein: So good! The noodles were perfectly cooked (al dente, not mushy) and seriously packed with flavor. Overall, this is authentic Chinese food done right. It's a flavor explosion every time. If you're in Boston and need some amazing Hunan food, hit this place up! read more

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Dinner at Hunan Cuisine turned into a surprisingly uncomfortable experience tonight. About 30 minutes after our food arrived, the staff repeatedly came to remove plates that still had plenty of food on them and kept asking whether we wanted takeaway boxes, even while we were clearly still dining and talking. When I finally asked what the issue was, we were told they thought we were "done eating" because we were not eating continuously. I've honestly never experienced a restaurant where customers are expected to eat nonstop without pausing for conversation or breaks. The repeated interruptions made us feel rushed and uncomfortable rather than welcomed. Good food aside, the dining experience itself was unfortunately disappointing. read more

Tried the beef and trips which was very fragrant and properly marinated with Szechuan pepper. The cucumbers were also delicious as was the scallion pancake. The lo mein which I ordinarily do no not order gringo style (but no udon) was actually very good. The soup dumplings were o.k. There was a wait but the app and service was very efficient. We entered our name in the virtual cue and walked around. Will definitely be back when in town. read more

My husband and I were looking for Chinese food in Chinatown, and we're so glad we landed on Hunan Cuisine -- he absolutely loved this spot, and I did too! You order at the table using a QR code, which I was a little nervous about at first because I have a peanut and tree nut allergy and usually like to speak directly with a server. I added a note about my allergy in the online order, and a server came right over to review everything with us and make sure it was safe. It was incredibly reassuring, and I felt like they handled my allergy very carefully and professionally. We ordered the hot and sour soup, and the portion size was huge -- definitely enough for more than two people. Next time I'd order the smaller size, but it was delicious. We also tried the sweet and sour shrimp, chicken with chilies, and beef lo mein -- all absolutely delicious. Just a heads-up: the chicken with chilies is very spicy, but in a great way if you love heat! The ambience was exactly what we were looking for -- cozy, lively, and filled with people enjoying their meals. The food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. Overall, an amazing experience. I would highly recommend Hunan Cuisine to anyone visiting Boston and looking for great food in Chinatown! read more

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Delicious food and great service! Everything was perfectly done . Highly recommend this place

My personal favorite from Boston's Chinatown. The food is very authentic and amazing, and the staff is actually very understanding! Amazing food, and I would personally recommend their eggplant dishes and any of their veggies!!! Try foods you haven't tried before here-- it's all great! read more

Hunan Cuisine - Fish Fillet W. Pickled Vegetable Soup(Basa Fish)(Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Housed in Chinatown, I knew this place was going to be a hit the moment I walk in - from the staff to the aromas. The cold chili oil noodles and spicy chicken appetizers tasted extra refreshing as it was super hot out. The spice wasn't overpowering and the cucumbers marinating in that chili oil were just phenomenal. Even the lo mein dish had so much seafood and the noodles were perfect without being soggy. I was very pleasantly surprised and would 1000% recommend this place. read more

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Great Hunan spot in Chinatown! You order through their online platform once you're seated and the dishes come out very quickly. My favorites are the wood ear mushroom salad (cold dish), lamb with scallions, dry stir fried green beans, and cauliflower with pork. Prices are slightly higher than some other spots in the city but portion sizes are generous. I will defintely be back to try more dishes! read more

Stopped by for dinner and the line was long but we were able to get the table. Ordered some spring rolls, beef dish, just okay garlic noodle, and chicken dish, and rice. Great food with reasonably prices if you don't mind the wait. read more

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The beef lomein was delicious and everything here was not dry at all. The mapo tofu was my favorite. It has a nice mala taste to it. The fried rice was also good and had a lot of flavor. The soup dumplings were really good and savory. The shumai was not that good. Scallion pancakes tasted a bit too much like mochi. Cucumber salad was alright, very strong sesame taste. A lot of the food on their menu is spicy; love that for me. Service was very friendly and the staff kindly brought a plastic cup with a lid and straw for my toddler to drink water out of, and even brought out a paper plate and plastic utensils for him to use without me asking for it. They are very thoughtful and I appreciate that. I would love to come back and try more cuisine. read more

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Super busy place with good food. The spicy stuff is spicy, you've been warned! The clams were so-so, too spicy and missing some flavor. The cumin beef was very good, and also very spicy. I would like to come back when I'm in town and try more stuff. The seating at rush hour was a painful experience, they have a waiting list system but they don't really follow it, so for example when my turn arrived they made me wait for longer and sat other people. I was almost out the door when they finally sat me and then from that point the service was very good. The prices were reasonable IMO for the portions. The place is very casual and can be loud during dinner hours, and there isn't much of an interior design, it looks like the place haven't really been updated for a long time. It is clean however. read more

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Good portions of food and my mixed veges were good. I asked for fresh garlic in the sauce and it came sliced raw so it was pretty spicy and I added it anyway. The beef soup was a lot and enough for 2 hungry people. We had leftovers of the beef soup that we didn't double dip into and packed it up and left it w a spoon for someone who might be hungry bc we were tourists and can't take it home. I did not however, like how the older male wait staff touched the water cups right on the areas we put our mouths when trying to be attentive and give us extra water so I declined but it was too late bc he already touched my cup at the areas I drink from so since I was thirsty I tried to drink only at the very edge of the cup. Cleanliness and hygiene are most important to me and I will always appreciate a clean place and good habits. read more

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Omg this place is absolutely fantastic! If you're just there for some fried rice and crab wonton like any other take out place, you're missing out! It's a pity to see that people walk in an authentic Chinese restaurant and don't know what to order. If you know Hunan food or love good spicy food, this is your spot. All the stir fries, all of them are delicious! The service was very fast even though the restaurant was super super super full. The lady was very friendly and asked if it was too spicy for us, and we said it was perfect. You can adjust the spicy level but if you don't like food has flavor, please don't be bothered, it is not for you. The restaurant is so busy but very lovely ambiance. You know everyone there is for the good food, and willing to wait for a seat. Definitely will be back and bring friends! read more

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This place had amazing service as well as great food! I was describe the ambience as bustling! It was very busy, although they were able to accommodate everyone in a timely manner as they had multiple tables turned over at the same time. My personal favorite was the lo mein and the scallion pancakes. read more

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The restaurant was filled with customers but overall, atmosphere was decent and typical of a busy and well-known Chinese restaurant in the Boston Chinatown area. We waited a few minutes for seating for 2. We easily ordered our dishes via a QR code and a waiter came to confirm our order. We ordered the eggplant with preserved egg and braided tofu with mushroom and minced pork, which paired nicely with white rice. Both dishes came out at a timely manner and had a nice kick of spice. However, the only con was that we felt a little rushed, especially after the hour mark. read more

Hunan Cuisine - Eggplant with preserved duck egg, braised tofu with mushroom and minced pork, white rice - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wanted to try something other than Italian or seafood this evening, so we had an Uber drop us off in a very busy/narrow little part of Chinatown here in Boston. I couldn't imagine trying to drive and park here, I'd recommend you do the same- either uber or walk here if you can. When we arrived, it was very standard "Chinatown" vibe, which was pretty cool in our book. We were greeted promptly, but let me just say- there is no muss no fuss here, the lady asked us how many, asked us to sit down, and they'd call us. Very direct, not rude or anything, but definitely no overly cozy tone for sure. Which, tbh, didn't bother us at all, the place was PACKED solid, so I understood the urgency and directness. Cool, no prob. The second time she addressed us caught us a bit off guard 'cause, she straight yelled at us with "who was first?!" To which I was like "uhh, yes, we were first..." but it was wild, I felt like I was on a sitcom type situation for a moment. The food order was a bit of a newer experience, as you order your food from a site on your phone, and they bring it to you. Prices were about standard for the area, about $20 per entree. Still, unique and pretty convenient way to order. Now, let me just say how blown away I was at every single item we ordered- it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We had the Hot and Sour soup, the Egg Drop soup, the scallion beef, and General Tao's chicken. All fresh, and top notch. They did not miss there. The service was very calculated, but minimal, and I get it, cause sure, they're super busy. The only criticism I had was that when it came time to pay, the gentleman (who really wasn't our server) stood looking over my shoulder and actually objected to the tip I was leaving on the screen (I was choosing the first option, like 15% or 18%) and actually asked me if had bad service (which is weird 'cause it was a totally different lady that served us) and he was pointing at the tip that said 25% on the screen. I kind of left it alone, gave him my intended tip, but still the guy was totally out of pocket for acting that way, never had someone argue with me about what tip they got ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Hunan Cuisine - Scallion Beef - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A really really solid spot in Chinatown. The vibe feels legit for Chinatown as soon as you step in - iykyk. You order from an online menu and all the items come out at a pretty fast pace. And fortunately, this place is not afraid to give you the heat. The spicy dishes can genuinely pack a punch and I feel like I eat a good amount of spicy food too. I got the stir fried green beans, peppercorn beef, and pork fried rice and I really underestimated the beef - but the pain was worth it. The price is maybe a bit on the pricier side, but fortunately the portion sizes justify it. I would definitely consider coming back even if the line can be brutal at times. read more

This place is currently my family's favorite in Chinatown. Super fast and efficient service, food is fresh and has great flavors. Although with deep fried dishes with chillis, ask for less salt, they tend to be TOO SALTY. But salted egg yolk shrimps, beef in chili oil, thousand year eggs & eggplants are always my must have coming here. Consistent & authentic Chinese foods. read more

I love authentic Szechuan food, so while in Boston seeking some I came to Chinatown and walked around checking out menus, ultimately stopping in here. The menu is filled with many appealing items. I opted to start with their crush cucumbers, which were great! Lots of flavor and I liked that there was soy sauce in them too! Next up was their cumin beef... it was decent. Nice amount of heat, but not as strong of a flavor compared to what I'm used to. I felt it was missing that umami. Service in there was ok as well... I feel that it's so busy they don't care as much about impressing or wowing their customers with great service... the food probably speaks for itself. read more

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Tasty with the right amount of spice. Green beans very welll "hot wok" done. The dim sum was okay, howtto be fair--they are not known for that. read more

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Where to start. We went on a Saturday table of 6 and we waited... but the women in charge made sure to be aware of who was waiting and how long. They turned and burned tables like pros. The food was so so worth the wait. 100/10 they gave us a free appetizer which was the mushrooms featured in the pictures. Never would have ordered them on the regular but such a hidden gem in the menu. Delicious. Service was impeccable. The atmosphere felt lively and very traditional. read more

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Not sure if it's standard Hunan cuisine but food was decent. Everything was super saucy so recommend getting white rice (not pictured) to balance everything. We came on Sunday evening and there was plenty of room. Service and food was also super fast! I gave it lower stars because it's just not my vibe and not that the food is bad. read more

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This place is the real deal. I am a food enthusiast & this food was authentic Chinese food. We had the cucumber salad, fried rice, green beans and Cumin beef. The beef was so tender. Green beans were awesome and the cucumber salad had just the right amount of spice. We will be back again the next time we are in the Boston area. read more

Yummy! Authentic Hunan food with a kick of spiciness. All my friends love this place. Food came fast and the service was so welcoming and kind. Highly recommend it! My favorite dishes are the eggplants and the Hunan cold noodle read more

Hunan Cuisine - Eggplant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I cannot believe I'm only finding about this restaurant now! This is such a gem nestled in the bustling streets of Chinatown, which can easily be missed. We visited on a weekday for dinner and it was packed, which was already a good sign for us. We were still immediately brought to a table and shown by the wait staff how to order. Everything is digital here, which is nice if dining with a large group. I also appreciated how they had pictures for all the food options. We ordered three dishes - the crab rangoons, sweet spicy chicken, and the fried rice. My partner isn't usually a fan of crab rangoons, but he really liked these ones! They were very well cooked and the filling was perfectly savory. The chicken dish had a huge portion and was very flavorful. Although it was very oily due to the chili oil it was fried in, it didn't feel very heavy especially paired with the included white rice. My favorite was probably the fried rice which is such a classic but was done perfectly here. I really look forward to stopping by again or even ordering some Chinese takeout in the future! read more

Hunan Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I'm a sucker for authentic Asian food, and the food here located in Boston's China town district was absolutely delicious. The best Cumin Lamb I've had. I may actually come back back before leaving Boston! Highly recommend! read more

I was visiting Boston Chinatown and came across Hunan Cuisine. As someone who loves to eat spicy Asian food, I had to try this out. As you walk in, you're not told where to go. Presumably, assuming everyone has eaten at the restaurant before or were too busy to give us notice. We sat down with the other two groups who were sitting on a wooden bench. Once a table became available, a server came over to inquire who was next, in which everyone went by the honor system. After about 15 minutes, we finally were seated. No menu was given and we scanned the QR code to order. Once we placed our order, someone came over to confirm our order and inquired if rice was needed. I had to order one of my favorites, the sliced beef tendon with chili sauce. The sauce was nice as it's Mala (numbing spice) but not the best I've tried. I was craving for mini soup dumplings so we ordered that and was disappointed. It tastes exactly like the frozen soup dumplings you can buy at the supermarket. We also ordered the fish filet with chili sauce thinking it was stir fried or boiled of the sort, didn't think it would come out as fried. The fish was really thin where it felt nonexistent and just crunch. Perhaps this just wasn't for us. Of everything ordered, the rice was the best, then the beef tendon, and the other two placing last. Disappointed that this didn't fit our taste palette, especially when it had a 4.5 rating on Google. read more

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My favorite chinese restaurant in Boston. I always get the green beans and crab rangoons! You have to get them both, they are the best green beans and crabs rangoons I've ever had. All the other dishes I've tried are good! I don't think there is a single bad item on the menu. read more

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Mini soup dumplings were a no for us. We have eaten at plenty of places. They taste like pork meatballs with no juices. Flavor was off. The sauce that you dip them in tasted like vinegar, very bitter. We had the chicken Lo mein and it was good. The stir fry on it was perfect. It could use some vegetables in it and there was hardly any chicken. The white rice was a jasmine rice that very floral flavoring, I did not enjoy it either. read more

Hunan Cuisine - Chicken lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Every so often I get a craving for Chinese-style stir fried string beans and this time I ended up at Hunan Gourmet. Their stir fried string beans are the best stir fried string beans I've had in Boston! Two of us ordered the spicy happy clam ($17.95), chairman maos braised pork ($23.95), stir fried string beans ($17.95), and chang sha lard rice for 2 ($10.95). This was quite a bit of food and we ended up taking home a lot of leftovers. The spicy happy clam had a nice flavor but I felt that they could have cleaned the clams a bit better because there were some clams that were still sandy. The chairman maos braised pork had soft and savory pieces of pork-- they weren't tender enough to fall apart but were braised long enough that the savory soy-based sauce soaked through all of the pork pieces. My favorite dish was the stir fried string beans. They were prepared in a dry-sauteed way with a lot of white pepper, so the seasoning reminded me a lot of Cantonese-style salt and pepper shrimp. The beans were fresh and crispy and perfectly blistered! If you do not mind rice that is a little bit greasy, I would highly recommend trying the lard rice. It had so much flavor that it could be eaten by itself. All of the dishes are quite flavorful but on the salty side so we ended up chugging a lot of water during the meal. I did not have any issues with the servers and they were super kind to us, although it seemed like they felt more relaxed speaking Mandarin with us as opposed to speaking English with other customers. read more

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It blows my mind when some downtown Chinatown actually has authentic Chinese food and my mind was blown at Hunan Gourmet. As a spicy fiend of course I had to get something that's covered in pepper, chop pepper and steam duck blood $23. And yes the dark thing is blood in solid form. The duck blood is super fresh, with a spongy texture that's soaked with flavor. The fish fillet with pickled vegetable soup $32 is also delicious but not as flavorful as I'd hoped. It's served with fire so it doesn't go cold. But there's not a lot of fish and the soup is kinda bland. The eggplant preserved egg with green pepper $20 is difficult to mess up. It's seasoned well, kinda more umami than spicy. And the eggplant is mashed into a smooth and moist mess, mixed perfectly to absorb the pungent preserved egg flavor. The service is fast and not unpleasant, kinda over priced but it's downtown Boston. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving some spicy Chinese food. read more

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Food was great - great Boston Hunan restaurant in Chinatown. Always crowded. Service was good - ambiance was meh but that's part of its charm. Highly recommend one of best Chinese in boston. read more

there's spicy and there's Hunan spicy! this was the latter and one of the very few Chinese places I've been to where they don't tone it down to appease to larger crowds. to be fair, they do mark the items as spicy, and they mean it. place was pretty packed with asians, which always a good sign. would highly recommend if you are anywhere in Boston. totally worth it! read more

This place is one of m go to spots. Food always comes out hot and fresh. The scallion pancakes and green beans are a must. You can't really go wrong picking any item off the menu. Friendly service and for sure be back! read more

A solid place for dinner in Chinatown. We came here at 7pm on a Friday night and were seated as as soon as a table freed up (within 5 minutes). The waitstaff were very efficient but friendly, as they were quick to confirm our order (placed through QR code), bring our food out, and refill our waters. The food was good, but especially a haven for spice lovers. In order of spiciness, we got: - Soup dumplings: these were free of spice and executed well. The flavor was savory and delicious, and both the skin and filling were tender. There could have been more soup inside, but they were tasty even without. Would get again. - Eggplant string bean: tender with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. Had a tinge of spice, but wasn't too much to handle for those of us that are spice-weak. Would get again. - Bean curd with pork: a medium level of spice among what we ordered. Was very tofu heavy with not as many pieces of pork. I would have preferred a higher amount of pork in this dish, so would skip next time. - Black fungus salad: deceptively spicy, even though it does not appear to be. The dish went well with the vinegar for dipping on the side. Would get again. - Minced pork with pickled sour bean: this had our noses running with every bite. My spice-loving friends saw this as the ultimate challenge, so they enjoyed it. I cannot handle spice very well, so personally I would skip next time. Overall, I would recommend this place if you want some authentic Chinese food in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes ($10-20 per dish), the food is great, and the service is fantastic. read more

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When I arrived the place was full but there electronic waitlist got me a table in just a few minutes. I thought the shrimp dumplings were OK but I thought the spicy fried fish was very nice indeed! Definitely get some white rice with it. The staff was busy but helpful And food came out quickly. read more

The food quality is not bad but nothing too impressive either. We ordered takeout for a family of 4 and had to wait less than 15 minutes which is incredibly impressive considering the holiday rush. They even had a policy of over 15 minute waiting is a free soda and over 30 minute waiting is a free cold dish appetizer! However, past the efficiency of the food, the rest was quite underwhelming. Ordering "beef tripe in chili oil" is always a must for me at any restaurant but this time it was very disappointing, half the amount of meat that other restaurants give and lower quality taste. For 10.95, I was expecting more. On the brighter side, their beef noodles were not bad and the fried buns were fine too. Not a bad place to eat at (especially if you're in a rush) but would not be my first choice. read more

Step up from last visit! The xiao long bao are actually quite excellent; thin skin with a nice soup inside. The pork dumplings and the shrimp dumplings are also not bad. Weakest were the scallion pancakes which were oddly stiff, and also much too oily. The savory dishes were all excellent. The stinky tofu is a variation of the Taiwanese variety; it could have been even more stinky, but it was nicely fried and came with a sauce that I wasn't quite used to but liked nonetheless. The water spinach ('ong choy') was an upgrade from the last time - it had more leaves material this time around, and also seemed to contain more 'wok hey' this time around. The kung pao chicken was excellent; sauces and flavors nicely coated all over, with a balance of crunchy peanuts that were fried into the dish. The cumin beef was also nicely flavored, with a deep cumin flavor put into the beef dish. Perhaps a bit too oily, but it worked well. The eggplant with meat dish was really good - the eggplant nicely fried (possibly doubly fried) and meat complemented the eggplant really nicely, without overpowering the dish. The flavors were a bit more mild than the spicier flavors of the other dishes. The spicy melon in a sauce worked really nicely. Careful - they require a 18% minimum on the service charge, despite not having that regulation clearly printed or stated in the menu materials. read more

It is a solid place to come and get some authentic Asian food. We only ordered a couple of dishes as it was only two of us. We ordered the House Special Stir Fried Tender Beef and Fried Tofu with preserved pork. Both dishes had a good spice to it, but the Fried Tofu one was a bit salty for me. We definitely need more people next time so we can try some other items. read more

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