Come for the Peking duck! 10/10. This is an elevated version of a Chinese family-style restaurant located in the heart of downtown Boston. Exactly what we needed after a trip of lobster rolls and fried food. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive! They also have a selection of dishes that incorporate black truffle which was intriguing. We got the chicken and truffle soup dumplings and it was so good! I'd recommend! read more

JiangNan - Boston - Half Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

JiangNan had some great dishes! I didn't try the peking duck on this visit, but the house specials were still excellent. The braised pork belly was prepared really well; the sauce was decadent without tasting like a pile of sugar, and the meat itself was very tender. The crispy tofu was also great, lots of spices and a nice golden breaded crust made for a good vegan dish (but that's why I didn't get to try the peking duck...). And the pineapple beer was a fun drink, it's about 50/50 beer and pineapple juice so it was more of a cocktail than an actual beer. The line for a table was a chaotic experience. I know that popular restaurants are always a bit of a mess, especially those that don't take reservations. But this place was especially disorganized, it took a while to get seated fora party of two, and even then, it was a consolation bar spot. I hope they can get more organized in the future! read more

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You had to get their pecking duck! Not only that it's authentic but every component was made to perfection. You also should make reservations if you plan to eat here, and plan to come early because stress parking is really hard to find. It feels grand inside with all the chandeliers, however the bathroom situation is where I take one star off. Very dirty compared to how nice this restaurant is. read more

JiangNan - Boston - Pecking duck - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for a work dinner and had a fantastic time! Delicious cocktails though not the strongest! The food was even better!! Overall we ordered half of duck, pork soup dumplings, ribs, boneless chicken and mapo tofu! My personal standouts were the soup dumplings and chili wontons! Service could have been a little faster / we would have liked them to check on us more but overall the food was delicious and came out fast and we had a great dinner!!!! read more

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Peking Duck was delicious, lobster with scallion, eggplant and steamed pork dumplings were all great. Highly recommended

We came for a birthday with 9 people. Felix, our waiter, was excellent, patient, and fun. The food was very flavorful and all different. I will say though there was A LOT of garlic and salt so just a disclaimer. We ordered the duck which was sweet goodness. The lamb skewers with the chili spice were delightful especially the torching at the table. The pork and crab soup dumplings were also a highlight. The crab rice was orange with pumpkin puree which was a unique combination that actually worked. The green beans and pea shoots were delicious classics. The fried mushrooms were also a fan favorite. So many good options! The whole meal and experience was wonderful for the celebration. read more

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People kept telling us to give this spot a try! We managed to snag a parking spot right out front and made it in about 1h45 before closing. The space is super cute, fits right in by Boston common. Service was great, staff continually make sure you have what you need and refills water cups! The food i would say gives me a comfort food type vibe. The flavors were clean not heavy on sodium, but the spice level? Nothing was actually spicy, not even a hint (except for the free salad you get to start in hot oil) Beef stir fry with chili - liked this dish, the beef was so tender it was my personal favorite but wish it was spicier like the menu suggested. Not remotely a kick to the lip or a tingle. Stir fried string beans- cooked well again not spicy but gives the salt and pepper style HK flavor profile. Braised pork belly with bamboo shoots, flavor was savory, somewhat sweet but the down side was our braised pork was DRY. We didn't finish that dish. tofu and crab meat- actually really liked this dish, flavor was balanced, creamy, you can taste the crab meat. Soup dumplings crab and pork - we liked this a lot, a friend said one of the best soup dumplings in the city. Broth was tasty, came out hot and the highlight vinegar you typically toss inside it before eating and slurping the soup within, was fantastic. For the cost, i wish the spicy claims were more realistic, i know it's subjective but even our friend who can't handle black pepper said it wasn't spicy haha. And our pork belly was soooo dry it was just tough to eat. read more

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What a fantastic Sunday evening dinner! Service was very quick to get me seated and take my order. Bright dining room with plenty of seating. I ordered the half Peking duck. Let me tell you... the flavor was out of this world! Best I've had. Nicely thin cut strips of duck, with ample crispy skin. The wraps were good and assembling was fun. If you're craving high quality Chinese at this Boston - NYC Transplant - I'd highly recommended JiangNan! read more

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Overall, very impressed with this place! If you want an easy intro into Chinese food, this is a good spot. I'm not sure if it's exactly authentic, since it's definitely on the more upscale side, but the food seemed pretty fresh and was delicious. They're known for their duck, so definitely give it a try! The vibes are nice, with more polished decor and the restaurant was very clean. Great service too. I'd happily come back! read more

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Really amazing Chinese food. The lamb was especially my faite. They also have special drinks like rice, wine, and pineapple beer with just served in a very cute presentation. Highly recommend ordering all their dumplings and wonton. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Had some really great food from an event where they ordered from JiangNan. Some highlights: Sauteed Pork Belly with Green Pepper - the pork belly was so nicely thinly sliced with just the right amount of meat and fat. The pepper added a nice freshness to this dish - making it really balanced! Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin - these sweet and sour pork strips were nice and meaty with a wonderful sauce very reminiscent of King Do Spare Rib sauce. Mapo Tofu - Wonderfully silky tofu with a nice and flavorful sauce! Eggplant - I LOVE this dish - it's the perfect soft texture packed full of flavor without any bitterness. Perfect on rice! Bacon fried rice - This was pretty good - you could tell it was bacon instead of ham for sure, and I mainly used it as a base for the other dishes. Crispy chicken in blueberry sauce - Never seen this before but it's a take on orange chicken or general gaos since it's crispy and in a sweet and tangy sauce. Besides the actual blueberries in this, I didn't not much blueberry flavor, but it was great nonetheless! Really solid food options with tons of really delicious proteins from this restaurant! read more

JiangNan - Boston - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Upscale chinese restaurant. It was easy to get a reservation for 10 people! They paid attention to the interior details and it has a grand vibe when you walk in. The prices are steep as expected compared to the normal restaurants. Service was great and our server gave good recs on what to order and how many dishes to get for a large party. The peking duck was great especially with all the accompaniments - i love their thin wrap a lot! Their braised pork belly was classic as well. read more

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Located on Tremont Street facing the Boston Common, this elegant New York City import with Michelin recognition has earned a local reputation as a destination for Peking duck. So after months of planning, a duck-loving work buddy and I finally invaded it for a Sunday Chinese feast. Cabbage: A small bowl hits the table along with the water glasses with lemon wedges. Raw and simple, with vinegar and chile oil, it's a spicy Sichuan coleslaw of sorts. Pork Belly: An eye-catching cold serving of ten folded-over strips of bacon-like (but uncured) pork belly, each with a cucumber slice in between, minced crushed garlic on top, and a pool of chile oil underneath. Similar tastewise to wontons in chile oil, but with much more pork, and an unbelievable bargain--especially at this swanky establishment-- at $1.50 per piece. String Beans: Perfect texture, tasty minced meat (pork) and spices, along with welcome salt to make them a come-back-to dish. Near-elite to elite. Cumin Lamb: Theatrics at its finest, as this arrives not sizzling, but is ignited at the table to a flaming spectacle. Strong flavors in the cumin and chile pepper treatment, with cilantro, onions, and peppers as complements. Decent lubrication, though not fully sauced. Lamb fairly tender. Well above average. Peking Duck: The signature and must-have item-- available in half or whole portions-- did not disappoint, starting with the presentation on a wooden platter. Breast slices dazzled, beautifully layered like shingles, each with a juicy interior and lightly crisp skin. A few additional extra crisp skins without the meat sat at the edge, ready to be added to the pancakes or (as I did) used as a wrap for duck meat. Pancakes and accoutrements completed the platter. Warnings: 1) what looks like salt is actually sugar, and 2) be extremely careful to remove the paper separators between the pancakes that one could very easily mistake (as I did) for pancakes. All of it was very enjoyable. Near-elite to elite. Salt & Pepper Crispy Duck Bones: I wasn't initially onboard for the $15 duck add-on option, but I'm glad to be talked into it. Another bargain and another tasty bowl. The leftover bones with (some) meat still on them get lightly battered and deep-fried to turn out tasting like a morphing of KFC extra crispy, New England seafood shack fried clams, and Chinese restaurant salt & pepper shrimp. Delicious, with emphasis on the salt. I'm a salt guy, so I loved it, but if that's not your thing, this option isn't for you. Service and atmosphere were both outstanding. They refilled water without having to be asked, and every question was answered. From scanning the menu, you could easily come to the conclusion that it's an overpriced tourist trap, but after the meal I left thinking the opposite-- eager to go back, and not necessarily for just duck. read more

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After countless recommendations from friends to try JiangNan-Boston, we finally decided to make the trip to see what the hype was about! So, I remember walking past one of their locations in NYC actually, a few years ago, but didn't think much of it. They specialize in Chinese fine dining & Peking duck BUT honestly we were not feeling duck so, instead we opted to try a few of their other most popular dishes, including: -pork + crab meat soup dumplings -stir fried string beans w/ minced pork -sautéed tofu w/ crab meat -dong po braised pork belly w/ bamboo shoots -stir fried beef w/ chili peppers -mango pomelo sago OKAY, so if there's anything you MUST order, let it be the pork and crab meat soup dumplings! They're phenomenal! Very soupy, great flavor, & something about the dipping sauce is very unique. I think it maybe had mirin in it? Has sweet notes. (10/10) The stir fried string beans are also sooo good and exactly how I like 'em! Flavorful and cooked perfectly. (10/10) The sautéed tofu + crab meat was okay. I mean, I LIKED IT but it was missing something for me. Dish kind of tasted flat. It was nice to try once but wouldn't get again. (6/10) Now, the dong po braised pork belly is NOT worth getting at all. This one was super disappointing honestly & it was really difficult to try to enjoy this dish because it was INCREDIBLY DRY. The worst dish we ordered. (2/10) Okay, now the stir fried beef... pretty damn good! We really enjoyed this one. Beef was extremely tender & had nice flavor. (8.5/10) Everything was, more or less, delicious. I guess the only additional thing I want to note is that none of the dishes were spicy lol. Our server informed us when we were ordering that the dishes w/ pepper symbols would be pretty spicy but we didn't taste any spiciness at all. And yes, we do have a decent spice tolerance but these dishes tasted like normal non-spicy dishes. Parking: can be tricky but we were able to find street meter parking on Tremont St! read more

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I visited on a Monday evening for a quick cocktail. The staff was prompt and got us set up in a jiffy. Quiet music played in the background, and it felt like a perfect conversation spot. I had their signature jiangnan cocktail, and it was slightly sweet and tart. The tea flavor came through nicely, and I would have gladly had a second if I had had time. Small issue: the threshold area isn't well insulated and there was a cold chill in the bar area whenever anyone entered or exited. However, that detracted minimally from my experience and I'd like to try another cocktail there. read more

My friends and I had a great experience at JiangNan. I had seen them on tik tok and decided to come in on a rainy day. We had a reservation near the lunch time close & got sat in a pretty empty restaurant. There were few parties that came after us to eat a late lunch/early dinner, but other than that, it was not busy at all. They were set to close in less than an hour before reopening for dinner. We ordered a round of lychee martinis and they were fragrant and sweet, but packed a nice punch. We ordered the wonton in chili sauce, fried tofu, Napa cabbage with pork, half roast duck & the fried bullfrog. Each plate served authentic Chinese food. Some highlights were the duck, napa cabbage & bull frog. We loved how tender the cabbage was with the saltiness of the pork. The duck was extra crispy. The bullfrog was quite unique but a bit spicy! We would all definitely come back or to another location :) read more

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My wife and I stopped by for lunch after visiting the New England Aquarium. I was surprised with a complimentary hot tea that was smooth and delicate. Told my wife it's almost like drinking flowers. Absolutely loved it! We ordered the Peking duck, Mapo Tofu, and seafood fried rice. The Peking duck was definitely the highlight of our meal and it was so delicious that it even came with gold foils! The seafood fried rice was satisfying. My wife enjoyed the Mapo Tofu, but was just ok for me. I'm more of a meat/seafood person. There was plenty of food and we ended up stuffed with leftovers. No room for dessert. A great meal all around. Great service too! The staff worked really well together as a team. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Boston. 4.5 / 5 read more

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Wow. Just wow. I've had my fair share of Chinese banquet food and I can tell you this is amongst the best, if not the best I've had. I ordered delivery from here and straight off the bat could tell this place was high end just from the entremely careful packaging (double wrapped with shrink wrap to ensure no spillage) and black and gold logo'd utensils. Now, onto the food. -listed below are the probably inflated prices from delivery app- Chicken with Chili Oil ($16.95) - Divine. The chicken was boneless and so, so soft and tender. I think it was poached. I don't know how they got it in the shape they did. Flavor was perfect in the chili oil. Truffle Pork Soup Dumplings ($18.95) - Large, juicy, and spectacular. "Last meal on Earth" status good. Green Beans with Minced Pork ($17.95) - Tasty and delicious garlicky green beans with just the right kick. The portions are very generous. The above could have been for two people (or for me, two meals because I want all the leftovers!) and I was starving. Can't speak for the ambience but I'm sure it is wonderful. If you are craving high quality, authentic chinese / Szuchuan / dim sum - definitely go here! read more

JiangNan - Boston - Truffle & Pork Soup Dumplings ($18.95), Chicken in Chili Oil ($16.95), Green Beans & Minced Pork ($17.85) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had been searching for a nice and authentic Peking Duck spot and I finally found it! It's an elegant space with great service. It's also located in a very central spot in the city. The Peking Duck was fabulous! Perfectly shaved and presented with authentic wrap. I also loved the pea shoots and dumplings. I regret that we didn't order more vegetables because the pea shoots were so good. I also wish we tried the dessert! I definitely want to come back again. read more

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The duck and the walnut shrimp were both outstanding. Service was attentive and a fun, lively atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

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Fancy all around. Even though the restaurant looks like every other restaurant around, the interior is very elegant. Service is very quick and efficient. Not to mention, the place seems very popular to the community members. Food tasted amazing, especially the fish. I would love to go back for the fish - no bones and crispy, even with the sauce poured on top. The roasted duck tastes amazing and the display was beautiful. The meat was thinly sliced and was in perfect bite-size to get the full flavoring of the meal. read more

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Upscale restaurant vibe with great service and a full bar; food flavor is definitely on the heavier side (salty and spicy for many dishes); prices are high, making it a place good for date or important gathering, but low value for what you can get in terms of flavor and portion My favorite dishes: - sweet sour short ribs - duck egg yolk covered pumpkin read more

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Go to spot for a fancy szechuan style spot! Have a location in Boston and in NYC. Upscale authentic place with great selection, classic aesthetics, and delicious food. Service is quick and attentive. Ordered: - roast duck with gold flakes - green beans - xiao long bao - mapo tofu - steamed egg All were so delicious, and will be back again read more

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Had dinner last night with family, food was amazing as usual and drinks, staff is attentive as always, but they were late getting table ready, but it was Saturday night and busy, everything we ordered was excellent, peking duck, vegetables, rice, dumplings and smoked pork, eggplant. Only go for special occasions but worth it. read more

The best roasted duck in town. Make sure to also order the duck soup. Very pleasantly appointed lively place. Effective and friendly service is consistent. Unfortunately, the bathrooms need extra attention. read more

Delicious and spicy Chinese food! The inside is huge and fancy. We got the Peking duck which was succulent and delicious. The Chili Chicken Stir-Fry was the table's favorite because of its tenderness and spiciness. The Chili Wontons were also delicious while the Jumbo Prawns with Saltef Egg Yolk were decadent and well-fried. I'd go back! read more

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When you want a dressier Chinese place, JiangNan is my recommendation. The place has an upper scale food presentation and service that makes it a nice dining experience. We tried the Peking Duck, Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings, Sautéed Eggplant, Crispy Shrimp w. Walnuts, Braised Beef Flank, Baby Cabbage, Mango Pomelo Sago dessert, and the Peach Gummies dessert. All great hits, especially the Peking Duck. Reservations are hard to get so plan ahead! read more

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TLDR; We had an excellent meal at this location and would highly recommend! This is an Asian fusion restaurant that has several different Chinese cuisines available here! Items we ordered (as of 10/2024 - Peking Duck (half order) - $46 - Absolutely delicious! Because this is the first item on their menu, one would expect it to shine and it does! I've seen videos where they carve it at your table but for us they brought it out to us already carved and ready to go (which was fine for us). They have ample crepes available to wrap on your own and the quantity is great for 2-3 people. The nice thing is that there's no need to make reservations ahead of time if you want some Peking duck! - Sautéed Tofu with Crab Meat - $23.95 - An excellent dish with ample amounts of crab meat. The gravy sauce and the tender tofu pairs really well together. I would get this again. - Steam Pork Soup Dumplings - $8.95 - Very clean broth and I really enjoy the meat filling as it's very tender and savory! You get 4 dumplings per order. Very good and would recommend. - Stir Fried Beef with Chili Peppers - $26.95 - This one was a bit disappointing. While it had a nice spice to it, the quantity we got was pretty subpar with what you're charged. I'd give this a pass in the future. Overall we enjoyed our experience and will be back to try their other dishes! read more

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This was such an amazing food experience recommended by my friend that was close to the financial district in Boston. He ordered such great menu like the pork xiao long bao and I wanted to try their Peking duck spring rolls. They were so savory and delicious. We definitely got to enjoy some sake with our meal. I enjoyed their truffle fried rice, but definitely would try the kimchi fried rice. The next time I get to go. The star of the show was definitely the lamb as it was flavorful and fragrant. Had a good spice from the Szechuan peppers and paired really well with fried rice. The service was great and the crowd was not too busy as it started clearing out later in the night. I do recommend to put in a reservation or put yourself on the waitlist since it was still pretty busy on a Tuesday night. read more

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We made a reservation on a busy Saturday night and had a great dinner celebrating with friends. The restaurant is modern and clean. The hostess were kind and the servers answered all our questions regarding the menu which they had a pretty good selections, the only thing is that they never came to refill our water and we had to ask for it a couple of times. Other than that, everything else went well. We ordered family style and had one dish from each category. The standout was the mapo tofu, the pecking duck which was so good and the cutlet beef with nori. It is not an authentic Chinese food and more of a fusion but the food was all delicious. Overall it was a good meal and I would come back again. read more

Excellent! We came here after a Wednesday matinee at Emerson. Very few customers there (around 5:00 pm), but the place got pretty busy about 45 minutes later. Throughout, the service was great. Food arrived timely and water glasses were kept filled throughout. The food was fabulous. We started with the Hot and Sour Soup with Seafood. It was $12.95, which seemed like a lot of money, but it did serve two portions and was delicious. Also had the Chicken and Mushroom Soup Dumplings - four substantial dumplings that, again, were really tasty. For entrees, we had the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, and Crispy Shrimp with Honey Walnuts. Both were delicious. I would say that the Eggplant might have been the best I ever had. read more

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Jiang Nan offers a refined dining experience with dark lighting and a fancy vibe--think white tablecloth service. The staff was very attentive with refilling water, changing plates, and bringing extra bowls as new dishes arrived. They start with a small salad with chili oil dressing that was very good. Wish they gave more, though I probably could've asked! The pineapple beer was a highlight--absolutely amazing! It's labeled as serving size for two, but we were able to share it among four people. The jellyfish in vinegar was good, though the portion was small. It's even better with chili oil which you can ask for. The pork and crab soup dumplings were fantastic. Soup dumplings are a must-try. The pan-fried pork buns were soft with flavorful pork inside. The sautéed eggplant was incredibly soft and delicious, one of the best versions of the dish I've had. The seafood fried rice was average. It had a decent amount of seafood, but nothing stood out. On the other hand, the deep-fried bullfrog was super crispy and crunchy and VERY SPICY! The whole Peking duck was delicious, with perfectly crispy skin. I loved making each bite, and I highly recommend adding the soup made from the duck carcass for an extra $15--it's worth it. I personally would not recommend the dessert here. I got the sweet jelly and mixed fruit in yogurt and there is better dessert in Chinatown. Overall, this is one of the best Chinese food I've had in a finer dining setting. I'd definitely recommend it, especially for those looking for an experience. I was able to get seated at lunchtime without a reservation, but needed one for a weekend dinner. read more

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Had high expectations for jiangnan based on recommendations from friends but felt a bit disappointed by the experience. I found the dishes to be quite westernized which I guess I should have expected since it's a fusion restaurant -- but most dishes were lacking flavor beyond being very salty and very sweet. Prices are also high for the portions so I didn't feel that it was very worth it. I will point out though that they pack takeout orders super well to make sure nothing leaks or spills! Maybe I ordered the wrong items this time and I'll probably come back soon to try the duck! read more

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In Boston overnight, staying close to Chinatown. Sad at the bar at JiangNan and enjoyed soup dumplings, pork buns and kung pow chicken. Definitely will return next time. I'm in the Boston area. read more

I came here to celebrate belated Father's Day and Mom's birthday. No, wait for Tuesday at 7 pm. This is my 2nd time coming; the food still tastes good except for the lack of air conditioning inside during the extreme heat weather. Peking duck is a must and add-on soup. I ordered the deep-fried striped bass with sweet and sour sauce this time. It is delicious and goes well with the rice, but they added too much vinegar to the sauce. Shrimp with dragon tea was refreshing, but I wish they had used bigger shrimp instead of fried rice shrimp. The sauteed crab meat was so delicious that we needed to order an extra rice. The braised pork belly with black tea was not too oily, and it melted in your mouth. The service was fantastic. This place is pricy for the portion, but it is worth it. It is not a regular Chinese restaurant, and each dish was nicely presented. read more

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We came here for Peking Duck and surely it didn't disappoint! We had no reservation because they won't do reservation unless it's more than 4 people. We waited 50 mins and it was worth the wait. We ordered a whole duck with an add-on salted pepper duck bones. Additional, we got truffle fried tofu and crab & row on rice. Presentation was great and the best surprise was my drink. It was sooo good!! Yuzu Blossom (order it!). We will definitely come back to try more dishes for sure. read more

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jiang nan was a completely coincidental find. i had peered in before and saw the ambiance, the michelin guide of 2022 on the window, and thought, huh, looks good. i'll keep it in mind. upscale chinese food isn't something you see in boston every day. this is one of the meals where i have been attended to so thoughtfully by the staff. they truly try to curate an experience from the second you walk through the door and truly want to take care of you. the food was absolutely delicious and was delicious right out of the gate with the cabbage starter. we thoroughly enjoyed our spring rolls, fried rice, wontons, and beef dish. the lychee martini was delish!!! would come back!! read more

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Jiangnan is a white table cloth Chinese spot tucked away next to Boston Common. We came for our anniversary and it did not disappoint! The interior is classy with intimate lighting, florals on each table, and unique art. We started out with a cold spicy cabbage dish which was so addicting! We could've eaten a whole plate of this. We then ordered half of a Peking duck, eggplant, and braised pork belly in black tea sauce. The pork belly was so tender and was served with sweet/savory sauce infused with tea. The Peking duck had crisp skin and tender meat and was served with thin pancakes, Peking sauce and pineapple too! The presentation of all the food was stunning. We also got the pineapple beer which was served with liquid nitrogen! Highly recommend this place for a special occasion or if you're just craving some authentic Chinese food! read more

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Came here for Mother's Day lunch and made a reservation over the phone a few weeks in advance. I do wish they had online reservations, as it was fairly hard to reach them on the phone. We were running late due to traffic and road closures, so I really appreciate them being accommodating and still honoring our reservation despite our tardiness! We got a half order of the Peking duck, the smoked pork, cabbage in chicken broth, crab XLB, garlic eggplant with minced meat and pork belly bamboo soup. All of it was good, though some in my party said the Peking duck was sweeter than they preferred. We also got complimentary dessert which was the peach gummies with tremella (Mother's Day special I believe). The dessert and peach tea we got were both barely sweet, perfect for your Asian parents and a-yis who think everything is overly sweet! The one miss that I do remember is that we were seated in the very back of the restaurant, which was fine, except for the fact that the waiters and bus staff all hung around there when not tending to a table so it did feel a bit awkward having staff looming over us for periods of time throughout our meal. read more

JiangNan - Boston - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Upscale Chinese restaurant with lovely decor (think: tall ceilings, tan leather booths, small flower or candle centerpieces on every table, and mirrored walls) and attentive service. Located in a prime spot next to Boston Common, but on the pricier side for Chinese food (average $20-30 per dish), especially given the smaller portion sizes. All of the dishes are done well, but nothing has blown me away. The peking duck is worth getting for the experience, though they used to light the full duck on fire and carve the meat table-side and don't seem to be doing that anymore. The sautéed crab is also a cool presentation, served with large crab shells containing the crab sauce, which the server mixes into rice for you. The end result is a soft and yummy flavored rice, though it doesn't seem to contain much crab meat. Overall, flavors and portion sizes are not worth the price for me, but you're also paying for location, ambiance, service, and presentation. I would come back again if suggested by other people. read more

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