We had an early dinner today at Kungfu Kitchen in Brookline. I really haven't seen much difference between restaurants like this, but this was a true exception. We got the pork soup dumplings (delicious soup, fabulous pork filling), fried pork and shrimp dumplings (dough was pink, clearly colored by shrimp shells, and the filling had big hunks of shrimp), my favorite dish was the duck buns, delicious filling, great crispy crust, quite large. We also ordered a steamed bun with bok choy and mushrooms which was good, but was surpassed by the other 3. The restaurant was clean, bright, and our waitresses were very engaging and friendly. Our dinner came out quickly. The prices were reasonable. I'd highly recommend! read more

Xiao long bao a little over steamed and MSG heavy, but nice thin wrapper and flavor. Best I've had in Boston so far. Knife cut noodles also pretty tasty with good soup but too salty for me. Sheng jian bao was a bit of a letdown, not as crisp as I'd like. But still not bad, with a good ratio of bun to meat. The space is nice and open, and going with a toddler is easy due to clean high chair and bathroom changing table. read more

Finally stepped in here to try it out. Have an oyster allergy so they warned me cannot order any of the stir fry. Kudos to the service for asking if have allergies! So instead ordered spicy beef hand cut noodle soup and vegetable dumplings. Prices are a little high, but great flavors overall, and they give things to add to the ramen for more flavor and spice. Definitely going back. read more

See all

Excellent Chinese food! The service was great. We were sat right away. The food came out quickly. We tried the hand cut noodles because they are renowned for them and they did not disappoint. The noodles were perfectly chewy, smothered in a delicious brown Chinese sauce and mixed with a variety of veggies and shrimp and beef (we ordered the "special" which basically comes with everything. The beef was shaved extremely thin yet it didn't fall apart, and it very flavorful from being marinated is spices. The whole dish had so much going on. Every bite was a little different, and I loved every flavor and texture combination. The hard boiled egg is also a nice unique touch that you don't often see. We also tried the pork soup dumplings, the pork savory dumplings, and the red bean buns. All of these were excellent quality. I couldn't had been happier with the thinness of the dumplings wrappers, the flavors and textures of the dumpling stuffing, and the fluffiness of the red bean buns. I haven't stopped thinking about this meal since I had it. Also worth mentioning is the lychee tea. It had fresh lychees torn into bits. So flavorful, not too sweet. read more

See all

Clean, spacious, and delicious, it's obvious why Kung Fu kitchen is always so packed. We tried the duck bao, crabmeat soup dumplings, and hand pulled house stir fry noodles (included beef, shrimp, and veggies). The soup dumpling skins were a bit too thick for my liking but the meat and soup inside were delicious. Duck bao had more bun than filling but delicious as well. The noodles were the highlight for me! Service was great and very quick! read more

I was really pleasantly surprised by KungFu Kitchen. It's been in the neighborhood for a while now, and I've always walked by to see lines of people flooding out the door. But when I looked at the menu, it seemed pretty pricey for dumplings and noodles, so I never showed too much interest until a friend of mine said that the pan fried pork buns were good. I ended up ordering from here on a cold fall evening and really think it's a pretty reasonable place to get dinner. The portions are pretty filling, which justifies the price, and I ended up being pretty happy with the meal! Shrimp Stir Fry Hand Cut Noodle - $16.95 - This was a heaping plate of noodles, and it wasn't all veggies either. I hate when places load up noodle dishes with veggies, but this dish had a hearty serving of noodles and 5 pieces of shrimp. I was surprised that the shrimp was actually the same price as the chicken version of this dish, and it was great! The shrimp were nice and meaty, and this really hit the spot after adding a bit of chili oil. Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns - $14.95 - These were a bit unconventional compared to the other Shanghai pan fried pork buns I've had, but they were good. The dough is more of a fluffy and doughy material than a thick dumpling dough, which is what I'm used to for this type of bun, but it was still tasty and the pork flavor really seeped into the fluffy outer layer quite well. This is a pretty solid place, and from the looks of it, the other dumpling dishes also came in pretty large portions, so I will surely be back to try them! read more

KungFu Kitchen - Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Delicious! Came with some friends who are regulars and we tried the pork and chicken xlb, veggie dumplings, pan fried pork buns, and cucumber salad. If I came again I would order the same items, they were all delicious. We were hoping to try the chocolate dumplings but they were sold out at the time. I believe they're made once a week on Thursdays, and we went on a Monday evening. We were sat very quickly without a reservation and the host and staff who brought our food were very kind. Our sever was hard to track down during our meal and the service was very slow. We later found out that the business was dealing with some internet connections issues when they said we could only pay by cash or Venmo at the end of the meal, which may have contributed to the slower service. I would still return or order take out! I would love to try the chocolate xlb while they're still available. read more

My friend suggested this place after looking around the area. We made reservations just in case but there is also a live waitlist on Yelp you can hop on if you don't plan in advance. The place was pretty busy so I would utilize one of these options even if a smaller party. For appetizers we shared their Pork Xiao Long Bao, Scallion Pancake W/Sliced Beef, Sticky Rice Shumai (4Pcs). The baos were juicy and the skin was relatively thin. I really liked the scallion pancakes which were thick and plentiful. We were not a fan of the shumai since the texture was pretty odd not being exactly sticky or soft. For entrees, we shared their House Special Stir Fry Hand-Cut Noodle seafood, Beef & shrimp Stir-Fry Ramen. We liked their hand-cut noodles more since the ramen style was more of lo mein type. Flavor wise, they're exactly the same so I'd recommend getting one of their soups instead of these two. Overall, we had a good experience. The staff were nice and the dishes came out in a timely manner despite them being busy. The dishes themselves were decent but not really anything uniquely special. I'd personally be more interested in trying another place before coming back here again. read more

See all

Came here with some friends and tried the house special noodle soup and the pan fried pork buns. I think the noodle soup had a fair amount of MSG, making it very umami. It also had a good variety of toppings: shrimp, egg, beef, and bok choy. The noodles were a bit overcooked and soft, but overall the dish was still pretty solid. The pan fried pork buns, however, were very disappointing. They were a bit soggy and didn't really look or taste pan fried. Other items on the menu still look pretty promising though. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Delicious Shanghainese food! It was pretty busy but we were able to get a table quickly, including a high chair for our friend's baby. The noodle soup was so flavorful and had good portions of toppings and noodles. The soup dumplings were also very good! read more

KungFu Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

I came in with a craving for ramen, and this spot was the closest option within walking distance. Once I got there, the menu suggested dumplings instead--so I gave them a try. The restaurant itself is clean, modern, and clearly popular--it was busy when I arrived. Since I was dining solo, I was seated at the bar, though it felt more like a counter set above a sink, which wasn't the most comfortable or atmospheric spot. As for the dumplings, they were just okay. Nothing offensive, but also nothing memorable. The flavor was fairly plain, and there weren't many accompaniments or condiments offered to help bring the dish to life. I found myself wishing for something extra--sauce, texture, or seasoning--to make them stand out. Overall, I might not be judging this place entirely fairly since I came in with a different craving. That said, it didn't quite hit the mark for me this time. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Tried this place recently and was happily satisfied! The scallion pancakes with beef were my favorite dish we ordered. The hand pulled noodles and pork xiao long bao were also amazing. The service was quick and the atmosphere was clean and modern. I would definitely return! read more

See all

I loved every bite of the Xiao long baos! We ordered all three flavors and all were delicious melt in your mouth bites! I eat a lot of dumplings and this place is my top choice in Boston! Must try the Peking duck baos and noodles. They had a special which was chocolate dumplings. It was okay but for $13 for 6 small ones, I'd rather get another dish! It was just chocolate wrapped in their chewy dumpling wrapper. The service was good. We didn't have one waitress rather anyone can help. They were friendly! The restaurant was very clean, pretty, easy to find. Metered parking outside. read more

See all

Amazing and I already want to go back- the food here gives you a warm hug! I ordered a lot because I wanted to try a lot, so below are my individual ratings: 1. Steamed Vegetable Dumplings- 5/5. This was my favorite item I ordered surprisingly! This was because the fillings were generously packed FULL of different veggies- mushroom, carrots, I think maybe bok choy? I loved the variety of veggies and it was so flavorful. Other places sometimes only use cabbage as their filling and call it a day but this was not the case. I usually like thin dumpling wrappers, but these were not thin yet still delectable! 2. Chicken Xiao Long Bao- 4.5/5. Soft and warm, had a good amount of broth. Wish it was jusssst a tad bit more seasoned though! Otherwise delicious. 3. Chicken soup with hand pulled noodles- 4/5. The noodles are very fresh and chewy, and the chicken is not dry. The broth itself is plain, very basic. But very representative of what an Asian mom would make. This would be great to eat if you're sick. Very generous serving! 4. Red Bean Buns- 5/5. Warm and fluffy with generous filling. Couldn't ask for anything more 5. Green Tea smoothie- 3/5. It was aight. The one at Shabu Zen is better. Not very sweet and a bit too icy. I still drank all of it though 6. Sticky Rice Siu Mai- 4.5/5 was very good and rice was nice and sticky! I think it could've used JUST a tad more seasoning and would've been perfect. Would def order again! 7. Duck hand pulled noodles- 5/5. Got this to go and was still good the next day! Very generous with the duck and the noodles are chewy. Good ratio of duck/noodles/veggies. Service was very attentive and food came out quick. Inside is also nice looking for photos. Only downside is the limited parking. I will be here again :) read more

See all

Our first day in Boston was cold (for LA standards), and I was looking for something comforting and warm to have for lunch. I saw KungFu Kitchen wasn't too far from our hotel, so we decided to head right over. We ordered chicken ramen, knife cut noodle soup, stir-fry chow mein, scallion pancakes, xiao long bao, berry smoothie, and pumpkin mochi. My son said the chicken ramen was the best he's ever had and almost finished the entire bowl himself. I was obsessed with the knife cut noodles--the texture of the noodles and flavors of the soup were perfect and exactly what I wanted--totally hit the spot! The xiao long bao didn't have the right dumpling skin on the outside, I unfortunately wasn't a fan. The staff was suuuper friendly and were very helpful with the kiddos. Honestly, they made the experience that much better. I'm already craving those knife cut noodles, so give it a try if you're in the area! read more

It was my second time here and I really enjoyed our meal here (again). Loved the noodle dish, especially the broth and hand pulled noodles part. I wish the egg was soft boiled instead of hard boiled, but enjoyed the flavor anyway. The scallion pancake with beef was surprisingly good, I'll have to remember to get that again next time. The food came out in a timely manner, service was friendly and attentive, and the interior was clean and lively without being too loud. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Scallion pancake with sliced beef - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

I got the chicken soup dumplings and they were really good! I did takeout and the food was ready on time and placed in a nice reusable bag. The soup dumplings were placed in like container in case any of the soup leaked out which was nice. I also ordered a side of plain homemade noodles and you get a lot for the price. I just added my own sauce at home. read more

My partner and I came here before going to the Coolidge Corner Theater and it was the perfect pre-movie meal. We walked in on a Wednesday night at around 6:15 in a bit of time crunch. The tables were mostly filled at that point but there was a table for two that was available for us and we started scouting the menu right away. Handmade noodles quickly caught our eye and we also saw there was a fish dumpling special too. We couldn't go there without trying their famous soup dumplings and pan fried buns either. The food came out in less than 10 minutes from ordering, and we had a table full of food before we knew it. We started with the noodles as we let the dumplings cool down for a little and it came with several large shrimps, pieces of beef and a tea egg as well. The noodles definitely had that handmade texture- it was chewy and gripped the sauce well. Next we tried the fish dumpling, which was filled to the brim with fish but tasted very clean and fragrant- I haven't had many fish dumplings better. The crab and pork soup dumpling filling had great flavor, a decent amount of soup inside and slightly thicker skin than what I'm used to but no complaints at all. The pan fried buns may have actually had more juice than the soup dumplings, I was extremely careful with every bite as I didn't want to the smell of pork from my clothes to waft through the theater. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Kung Fu Kitchen, I enjoyed every item I tried and the service was fast and efficient. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Very good flavors, I also had the mushrooms buns 2 pieces, also tasty. The service is good, and the place is clean. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Vegetable - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Saw this place on a list of recommendations on Yelp and decided to check it out since the reviews seemed to be pretty good. I went with a friend right around 6 pm and we were immediately seated. The interior is pretty spacious and is nicely decorated in a bright minimalistic aesthetic. The items on the menu kind of reminded me of Din Tai Fung (none in MA) which also features dim sum like dishes. We ordered two orders of the pork soup dumplings and the beef ramen soup to share and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the beef ramen soup was. The soup dumplings were also pretty good, just not the best ones I've had in Boston. I would definitely go back to try out their other menu items as well as their dessert options too which includes a taro puff ball dish. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Pork Xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

We came here for the second round because we were unsatisfied with eating at Bell86. We ordered the roasted duck ramen, pan-fried pork dumplings, and pan-fried pork buns. Roast Duck Ramen The ramen was not the usual ramen we eat at other ramen noodle restaurants. The soup was plain and not oily, and the noodles didn't soak up all the soup. The duck was full of flavors. Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings The skin is thin, and the pork is juicy. It is filled with ginger, which I am not a fan of. Shanghai Pan-fried Pork Buns The pork fillings were similar to the pan-fried pork dumplings, but with less ginger flavor, which is more to my liking. The buns were thin and soft, with a crispy bottom that filled them with juicy pork fillings. read more

See all

Quick service, really tasty food, especially dumplings and soups. I also highly recommend trying the taro puffs!

Best dumplings around! Huge selection. We love XLB but almost always filled with pork. We were very excited to find chicken XLB on the menu. The soup was so flavorful. Hand pulled noodles were delicious. Pam fried buns with egg and chives are a new favorite. Cannot wait to go back! read more

See all

XLB was good- super juicy and I loved it. Hand cut noodles not bad, meat was tender. Pan fried buns were good, but it was more like a bun and with thick skin than a dumpling. Service was good! I don't think these are the best dumplings I've had but it's solid and definitely filled my craving! read more

See all

I have been to Kung Fu kitchen three times; all three times out of convenience because we were in the area. Two of the three times were weekday evenings so there was no wait and we just sat at a bar the last time because we did not want to wait. I would personally not wait in the line for this place though. The space is very well lit and clean and there were quite a lot of tables. The menu is concise and has pictures of each dish which I really appreciated. My favorite is the pan fried buns. It is the best of both worlds; juicy filling inside the crispy buns. The soup dumplings also have a good flavor. Spicy beef handcut noodle soup is not too overpowering and has good noodle texture. The portion is surprisingly big too. I also tried the scallion pancakes with sliced beed (not pictured) and it was okay. Although this place is Michelin recommended, I feel like the food didn't have a wow factor. Service was fast and good even during busy times. - 7/10 read more

See all

We were pretty excited to try this place but ultimately left pretty disappointed. We were lucky to get a table for 3 without waiting too long, but I'd definitely anticipate some sort of wait given how busy I see this spot whenever passing by. The interior is super clean and bright which I liked in terms of lighting and vibes. The menu has a good selection of various buns, dumplings, and noodles. We got a few to share as well as one noodle dish each to try. Service was pretty quick albeit a bit slow with waters. Interestingly enough, the more we ate the more we ended up being disappointed. The XLB and buns were fine, pricy but decent. The pork was well flavored and yummy. The noodle dishes were a huge let down though - the broth was legitimately flavorless. It was so strange how it could look so great but quite literally taste like nothing. Overall, I wouldn't come back unless someone else really wanted to try it. I did enjoy the buns and dumplings, but other than that, I wouldn't recommend much else on the menu unfortunately. read more

See all

Hands down, bust xlb dumplings I've had in my life! Trying this place for the first time, it's no surprise that they're Michelin recommended because their flavors are out of this world: The soup dumplings were filled to the brim with a delectable, umami broth surrounding a generous portion of ground meat. All this was encapsulated by a delicately pleated, thin dumpling wrapper with a perfectly soft texture. As a xiao long bao conissuer, I can confirm that these are some of the best I've tried in Boston! Not to mention the absolutely delicious duck buns and traditional pan fried dumplings! The buns (which normally aren't my go to) were pillowy as a cloud and had a perfect meat to doughy ratio. The duck willing was sweet and tender making for a beautifully balanced bite. And the dumplings were a classic! Everything you want in a traditional pan fried dumpling from the satisfying chew of its distinct dough to a surplus of tender meat and chive filling creating a harmony of flavor. On top of the fantastic flavors, the meal was served speedily and with piping hot freshness. Also, the staff was accommodating and incredibly kind throughout the service. From the moment we walked in to the moment we said goodbye we were met with nothing but smiles! This pleasant atmosphere was only enhanced by the clean and spacious layout of the restaurant with happy diners filling every corner and enlivening the familial vibes of the room. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Their menu will have something for everyone and I can almost guarantee it'll be just as delicious as anything I tried tonight! Go try Kung Fu Kitchen! read more

See all

This place is very bright and welcoming when you walk in. Everything looks clean and tidy. Service is good with friendly staff. There are lots of tables and they were able to easily accommodate our large party. The menu is pretty limited in selection. Hot tea was complimentary. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Food comes out hot and fresh. We liked the XLB and scallion pancake with beef the most. We ordered a few more of the scallion pancakes with beef for family members that could not join us. Those take out orders come in nice reusable take out bags. Nice utensils sets were also included. Something they can work on: When getting refills on our drinks, they come and collect all of your glasses to the back and refill them, then bring it back. They claim to know which cup goes to which guest, but you never know. Not everyone likes to share, not to mention sanitary reasons. Why not just bring a pitcher to the table instead?? Plenty of metered street parking outside. read more

See all

Overall, I really enjoyed this place and would recommend if you want good Chinese food/buns. Service was attentive, the food came out quickly, and we were seated quickly despite being on the waitlist (less than 20 min). Pig ears - cold and refreshing, really enjoyed the crunchy texture and the light sauce House knife cut noodles - really enjoyed the chewyness of the noodles and the light but flavorful broth. Wasn't a huge fan of the meat and bokchoy though, felt the meat was bland and didn't pair well and the bokchoy was a little bitter. Xiao long bao - the skin was really well done, thin and didn't break. I feel like there could've been more soup, and it could've been more flavorful Beef scallion pancakes - delicious!! Very crispy scallion pancakes, with delicious mildly sweet sauce sandwiched inbetween. I liked the scallions too, which lightens up the grease Peking duck bun - like the bun part, but felt that the filling was underwhelming. Not much meat, couldn't tell it was duck, and would've been more balanced with vegetables Pumpkin mochi - delicious mochi, crispy, lots of red bean on the inside Overall, I would get the scallion pancakes, XLB, and pig ears again. Maybe the pumpkin mochi but I felt there was too much red bean. Least favorite was the duck bun and would maybe consider the noodles again. read more

See all

Delicious spot if you're craving dumplings or noodles and you're in the Coolidge Corner area. They offer both hand pulled and knife cut noodles so if you enjoy those this is your spot. Make use of the yelp waitlist, especially if it's the weekend. Staff are quick and efficient with taking orders and turning around tables. Lots of dumpling options including vegetarian steamed and pan fried options. Their Shanghai style fried pork buns are fantastic, the dough is perfect and the filling is juicy and flavorful. If you choose to try one of their noodle soups, you choose the kind of meat and noodles which are served in a beef bone broth that was also flavorful and delicious. I will be back soon to try more of their menu, definitely a solid spot for dumplings. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

This is most likely my go-to Chinese spot in Coolidge Corner from now on. The talk around town about high quality dumplings was correct and we left very full without spending too much! Food: For our party of 5, we tried a number of pork dumplings, hand pulled noodles and scallion pancakes. In the order we received them, the scallion pancakes were a tad too salty for us and lacked flavor. The pulled noodles were a tastier appetizer, but were quickly over shadowed by the dumplings and buns. The soup dumpling were well made, with plenty of broth inside and very good construction so they didn't break when picking them up. The soup dumplings are good but I definitely recommend trying other dishes as well. The pan fried dumpling were my personal favorite because they were just as juicy and more flavorful than the soup dumplings. The wontons were also huge with a very nice broth. I would highly recommend both. Service: I would say pretty standard service with pleasant waiter, but I will say getting the tab and paying it took a bit. Atmosphere: The place was very clean and seating was well spaced so customers could have a more private restaurant meal. But with the brighter lighting and limited color palette it's not the most atmospheric and feels generic when you're inside. read more

See all

Finally was able to grab brunch at this place we have been trying to plan on going for a while now. I thought this place would be smaller than expected but its actually spacious inside with a lot of seating. It also looks modern with good interior design. We were seated pretty quicky which was good. The menu is pretty straightforward but the selections was plenty which is good. I got the ramen for my son and I got some crab soup dumplings, we also got the cucumber salad. My crab soup dumpling was pretty good, has a balanced taste that compliments well with the sauce. The ramen was huge, my son is 5 and he could barely finish it all even though I helped him eat some of it. Cucumber salad was also very good. I love how everything taste well and it has the right amount of seasoning mixed in. Would love to come back sometime. read more

We visited Kung Fu Kitchen near Coolridge Corner. My friend ordered the lychee smoothie, but I wouldn't recommend it because it tasted chunky and like it came straight from a can. I also didn't enjoy the crab XLB because it was very fishy for me. But the pork XLB were sooo tasty with flavorful soup inside The pan-fried pork buns were surprisingly juicy with a great texture. The hand cut noodles were deliciously chewy but I wish there was more meat for $20 Overall, the food was good. I appreciated that they had chili oil and dumpling sauce available at the table. The service was mediocre but our server did keep our waters filled. Not sure if I'd come back but it's a decent option if you're already in the area read more

See all

Delicious, clean, beautiful dim sum spot! We ordered pork soup dumplings and crab soup dumplings. We also ordered the pan fried dumplings and pan fried pork buns. We also ordered the hand pulled signature noodles. Also ordered the lychee smoothie. The soup dumplings were delicious, juicy, and thin skin! Pairs great with their dumpling sauce. The pan fried pork dumplings were huge, packed with meat, and flavorful + the sauce is good! The pan fried pork buns were a favorite, crispy bottom, super fluffy bun and not too thick, great filling and delicious sauce on the side! The hand pulled noodles are amazing!! It's so flavorful, packed with beef and shrimp and vegetables like onion and celery, the lemon adds a nice citrusy taste that helps cut back on the savoryness! The texture of the noodles are amazing, tastes hand made and just the right amount of chew and softness. The lychee smoothie was okay, it just tasted like canned lychee juice blended with ice. Service is fast, and nothing crazy. The interior is spacious and clean. If I'm in the area, I would return! read more

See all

This has been on our list for a while and we happened to be in the neighborhood so we popped in for a quick dinner. It was busy but the wait for 2 was pretty quick. We obviously wanted to try the hand pulled noodles and went with the house special version. So good with the perfect chewiness! We also ordered the scallion pancake wrapped beef - I love scallion pancakes in any form but the beef ads a whole new level of delicious. The pork soup dumplings came steaming hot and the broth had a great deep flavor. While everything was delicious, the surprise winner was the pan fried Peking Duck buns! Big and Fluffy with a sweet & savory Duck filling. Honesty I could have eaten so many more. We would definitely come back to try more off the menu... and for those duck buns! read more

See all

I had gotten takeout from the NYC location, but I wanted to try dine-in when they opened here. No reservations and Yelp waitlist wasn't working when we went, but they turn over tables pretty quickly. We got in in under 10 min on a weekday night. We wanted the pan-fried Peking duck buns, but they were out :(. The pork soup dumplings were finely crafted and very yummy, and I liked the sauces at the table (vinegar & chili oil). The surprise winner was the beef scallion pancake, so buttery and flakey. The duck stir-fry hand cut noodles were just fine. I liked the texture, but the sauce just tasted like soy sauce. The duck skin wasn't crispy so not that good. read more

See all

I ordered the roasted duck hand cut noodle soup and shared a pork soup dumpling order with friends. The food here overall is decent but for the price, I expected better. The soup base was mediocre, and the noodles in the soup started getting a bit soggy. I probably should have ordered the ramen in duck noodle soup, but I wanted to try the fresh hand cut noodles. The highlight of this restaurant was the interior - it is spacious, good for families with children, very clean, and bright. The overall ambience feels pleasant and this would also be a good spot for groups. The restaurant did seat our group of 11 quickly on a Saturday around 11:30am, so I can appreciate that. read more

KungFu Kitchen - Roast Duck Hand-Cut Noodle with Soup - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

My partner and I ordered pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings), Shanghai pan-fried pork buns, stir-fry hand-cut noodles w veggies, and taro puffs - TASTE: 4/5 - didn't know what to expect w Kung Fu Kitchen being a chain, but were pleasantly surprised! Enjoyed the flavor of the noodles, well-seasoned pork, and especially the perfect sweetness of the taro puffs TEXTURE: 4/5 - good variety of veggies (onions, tomatoes, and celery to name a few) in the noodles. Wish the pan-fried pork buns were fried on all sides, not just the bottom, for more texture. But the taro puffs again were fire w its flaky crust and soft, generous filling PRICE: 4/5 - there are definitely other places to get this food for cheaper. Total came to $65 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - satisfied us for dinner. Both the soup dumplings and buns came w 6 pieces/order SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 5pm on a Sunday and half the tables were empty, though all were full by the time we left. Service was super prompt and our food came out 10-15min after ordering. Appreciated that our dumpling vinegar sauce was wrapped in an extra layer of Saran Wrap for our to-go bag ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - didn't realize until recently that Six Po Hot Pot had closed and Kung Fu Kitchen has replaced it! The space is modern, bright, and w minimal-style decor PARKING: 4/5 - got a spot in the Centre St east parking lot and paid via the Passport Parking app read more

See all

I went to KUNGFU KITCHEN for a friend's birthday to try their famous dumplings. Fortunately, there was no wait time, but the restaurant was pretty packed--even on a weekday. The ambiance was great, with a modern touch to the decor, and the service was prompt. We ordered Chicken Ramen with Soup, Chicken Xiao Long Bao, and Chicken Dumplings. Everything was delicious, but our favorite was the Chicken Ramen with Soup. The chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. The Bao and Dumplings were good with decent amount of filling, but they didn't quite hit the spot. For drinks, we tried the Grape Soju and Green Tea Latte Smoothie. My personal favorite was the smoothie--it was rich and creamy! read more

See all

Clean, modern interior and a table setup with dumpling sauces and accoutrements build anticipation and excitement. That excitement is matched by the high-quality dumplings and noodle dishes. Soup Dumplings / Xiao Long Bao: Delicate outside, tender inside, and slurpy. Just a bit on the small side but very well executed. Served in a bamboo steamer as are all of the dumplings. Shanghai Fried Pork Buns: Puffy with hints of crispness on the bottom and no greasiness. Tasty pork filling with aromatics added. Hand Pulled Noodles with Duck: Depends on what you're looking for here. Thinner and softer than Gene's or Chili Square, but that's not a knock. Saucing that's neither salty nor gloppy; just enough to enhance. Perfectly cooked vegetables and lots of them. Duck with bones wasn't crispy; had more of a stewed consistency, but hearty flavor. Overall, excellent, crisp duck or not. My wife was also happy with her vegetarian dumplings and hand pulled noodles with vegetables. No shortage of servers and very good service. Superb takeout containers. Looking forward to coming back. read more

See all