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Lan Feast

4.2 (84 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Blueberry and mashed yam
Hubert H.

Really exciting place focused on Northwest Chinese cuisine. The signature dish, the hand-pulled beef noodle soup, had a fairly light, but subtle, flavor. The noodles themselves I wish were chewier (got the 'flat' but probably should have gone for 'extra wide'), and perhaps it'd been nice to have some different textures inside the soup (e.g. something crunchy). The scallions in the soup were also too wide, and needed to be sliced more thinly. The beef pancake was quite decent, though the edges didn't have enough beef and the middles had too much beef. The beef was tender, though I might have liked it more flaky. The sauce inside the pancake was somewhat unevenly applied, and a bit too sweet. I wonder if a dipping sauce (maybe a vinegar?) would have helped. The blueberry with mashed yams was fascinating. It was listed under appetizers, and wondered why the dish came out last. But the dish was a bit sweet (naturally!) and so it actually worked as a light modest dessert! The wait staff was spot on after all in putting out the dish last. The stir-fried cabbage dish was beautiful! It was appropriately crunch, yet using good wok hey. The salt level was a bit high, but the spice level was good. Their spice ratings were a bit timid to what I encounter in Szechuan restaurants (the 'regular' level seemed to be more 'mild-regular'). The stir-fried cumin potato was delicious; nicely flavored, nicely charred. Some bits were a bit oily but the cook on the potato was really neat. Will revisit!!!

Hanna G.

Overall great experience for the two times I visited! First time was during their soft open so understand they were still working out for a new restaurant back in December 2024 and most recently in October. The hand pulled beef noodles are a must try! You can customize your noodle thickness. First time I went I tried the wide noodles and the second time I went all in for the extra wide noodles available with the regular spice level. I added on the tea egg and they brought it on the side for you to add into the broth. We tried the lamb skewers and those were flavorful to whet the appetite for share in group of 5. We capped off the meal with their jelly vanilla ice cream dessert too which was the perfect way to wash the delicious spices from the noodle soup earlier. I would definitely come again as each time the noodles, soup and the beef were equally tasty.

Chili Oil Hand-Pulled Noodles (Spicy.vegan) ()
Iris L.

I'd go here if you really like hand pulled noodles, a calmer ambiance, and slightly hands off service experience. I got the wide hand pulled noodles here (chili oil hand pulled, to be specific) and they were super chewy and dense. I like that they include bean sprouts and bok choy; this dish is vegetarian! One of my friends says this is the best place to get hand pulled noodles in Boston. I would say this is probably top 5 for me, but that might be because I got a non-broth based noodle dish instead of my usual soupy/broth noodles. I didn't find the noodles to be super spicy, but they have soy sauce and chili oil at each seating area. I will say you should be aware that you're supposed to order online! No one came over and told us this so we sat there for ~15min a little confused but then we looked around and noticed the QR code. I think this is very reasonably priced especially for the quality. Flavors are super authentic and I love this place!

Extra noodles kept in their base broth
Dickson L.

Probably best Lanzhou style cuisine / noodles in the area. It's a cute little spot tucked behind the Trader Joe's in Brookline and if you know that area parking is somewhat manageable as there are various parking lots and usually a good amount of street parking too. We got their signature noodle soup at regular width and regular spicy with cilantro and leek (and extra noodles heheh), also got their spicy dry style noodle at their maximum spicy level. The noodle soup is peak. You can really taste that hand pulled quality that shines in its chewiness and freshness. I also appreciate how it's one long noodle true to their cultural roots. Spicy level is on point even though it looked really red. IMO what really brings it together is the broth. It honestly reminds me of a pho-like broth where it's been cooked and simmer for a really long time. We went during a cold winter afternoon so this really hit the spot. Delicious noodles, it's a real treat to be able to find an authentic place like this as there are several in the city area but this takes the crown for now. The dry noodles were also delicious. Same wonderful hand pulled noodle but in a different variation. This one hits much closer to Uyghur style lahgman noodles. Lots of cumin, it was pretty spicy (we asked for it) with some onion, bell pepper, and beef all stir fried together. tldr; go here for your hand pulled noodle fix. The soup noodles is hands down one of the best in the area

Lamb Skewer (3)
Vincent C.

Lan Feast is definitely worth a try to experience really good quality hand-pulled noodles, especially when it's cold out! The spicy warming broth really melts away winter shivers. Food: The noodles are the star! They had a cook bite to them and really grabbed onto the spices in each bowl. I would definitely recommend the extra wide noodles! Also the spice levels felt accurate, but I recommend getting it at least medium as you start to miss out on some flavor milder. Service: Things were calmer around 5pm when we arrived so staff were able to be extra attentive but once dinner rush came it took a little to get the attention of staff for the check. Atmosphere: The interior is nice and clean. It's well lit but the wood furniture keeps it cozy.

Victoria W.

This place is amazing! Probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I have been to in the Boston area. We loved everything we ordered including the Lanzhou hand pulled beef noodles (with wide noodles and mildly spicy), the thick chili oil noodles, the lamb skewers, and the stir fried tofu dish (with an extra bowl of white rice). My only recommendation for improvement is that the beef in the beef noodles was a little bit chewy but other than that, all of the food was spectacular! Even the pot of black tea we ordered was amazing and made with super high quality and aromatic black tea!

Spicy chicken bites boneless
Chris T.

Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Service was quick; we came at the right time. Plenty of space, tables and clean restroom facilities. Our server seated us and gave us the menus and brought out water. They were really good about refilling the water for us too! We ordered the Lan Zhou beef noodles in spicy and extra spicy. Noodles had nice texture, the mixture of beef brisket, daikon, cilantro, chili oil. The spice level seems like it was just controlled by adding more or less chili oil so it didn't seem different to us. Overall i would say it's not that spicy so give it a go and don't be scared haha. The meat was tender, i would bring the proteins to the surface so they don't overcook too fast. The popcorn spicy chicken bites were very tasty, i wish the red peppers were more crispy to be able to eat like chips almost, but the flavor was very addicting and the chicken was thigh meat so it was juicy! The breading was fried perfectly, seasoned well, had a great chili spice / salty flavor. Give me another order please! Would come back again for more on a rainy day or dinner with the family.

Lan Feast Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef
Gary G.

Modern eatery in Coolidge Corner specializing in hand-pulled noodles in 5 different shapes, plus grilled skewers and spicy Sichuan fare. Long bar with stools on the side, plus a U-shaped bar for eating-- with individual spaces "walled off" for semi-privacy. Helpful servers. Chili Oil Hand-Pulled Noodles: Splashed with chili oil and served with perfectly cooked bok choi. Medium thickness (halfway between Home Taste on the thin end of the spectrum and Gene's on the thick end) and very long (with cutting necessary to avoid a mess). No carrots and sprouts a la Gene's (no big loss) and no barrage of garlic (ditto). Great fresh and chewy texture. Simplicity at its finest, with the hot oil and vegetable all you really need. My wife wanted them mild, so I added extra chile oil to mine from the handy condiment bowl on the table. Elite. Boiled Spicy Fish: A huge bowl with black fish filet (skin on, but edible) under a barrage of red chili peppers and herbal greenery. Further underneath, a spicy, oily broth, with soybean sprouts, thin wiggly rice noodles, cabbage, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and probably a few more goodies. Very nicely done. Fish quality was elite. Fish quantity, a little below average. Flavor, near-elite. Szechuan Fried Chicken Bites: This Sichuan joint staple that goes by several names distinguished itself from similar ones with jumbo pieces (as big as fried clams), great crispness, and tender, juicy interiors. I chose the highest spice setting and enjoyed complexity as well as intensity. Numbing Sichuan peppercorns, red Sichuan chili peppers, chili powder, green peppers, scallions, and I think even garlic were in the mix. Elite. Lan Feast Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef: Went with the second highest spice option and thick noodles. Another tingly dish, thanks to the spices clinging to the firm and flavorful noodles. Onions and peppers, cooked but still slightly crisp, brought some faint sweetness in a natural and understated way. Last but not least, the beef chunks were large and tender. Spice and texture prevailed. This rivaled Jahunger's noodles, which I respect highly. Elite. Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles: Ordered with extra wide noodles and level 3 (out of 4) spiciness, this dish presented thin-sliced beef in a peppery, spicy, red-oil-tinted broth. Delicious. Noodles not as chewy as hoped, but still very good. Daikon and cilantro rounded out the texture and flavor. Hard to "score" since I usually go broth free, but really good stuff. Sizzling Cumin Lamb: A definite head turner with the crackling, smoking arrival. Tender, pepper-powdered lamb in a treatment similar to how they do skewers, only spicier and with some saucing too. Plenty of herbs and vegetables, led by red onion that was still somewhat crisp and raw. The cumin was in there, but this was predominantly pepper and very pleasurable. I prefer less busy versions, but this was impressive. Near-elite. Pepper Beef Topped Noodles: Chunks of very tender beef, longhorn (I think) peppers of medium spiciness, and hand-pulled noodles. A very bright pepperiness, and moist enough, but no sauce per se. I prefer the deeper, more intense spiciness of the Lan Feast Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef (previous review here), but this was a very good dish. Chicken Wings: Two skewers with two flats each. Heavily seasoned with chili powder (similar to the increasingly popular lamb skewers), crisp of skin, and moist (not fully juicy) inside. Enjoyable for sure, but nothing special. Scallion Pancake: Very thin, bready, and more floppy than crisp (don't tell Portnoy), but intentionally a different style from what you've been having for the last 30 years. Topped with crisp fried shallots, not at all greasy, and a delicious flavor with hints of grilling, like Indian naan. Black vinegar sauce and chili oil were already on the table to use. I wouldn't want every scallion pancake to be like this, but very, very enjoyable. Spicy Cabbage: Cooked to combine wilting and crispness. It had the promised spiciness, plus a little bit of sour and a lot of fermented black beans. Intriguing flavor. Well above average to near-elite. String Beans with Garlic: Different from most counterparts elsewhere. A thin, clingy, clear/white sauce delivered garlic flavor and welcome saltiness. Larger half-cloves of garlic lurked as well. Vegetables cooked to hit the sweet spot that has bend with a little crunch. Delightful. Ma Po Tofu: My wife wanted this mild and without the optional meat, so I didn't get the full effect, but a solid rendition, with very tender tofu. Even as constituted, well above average. Lamb Skewers: Trio of skewers, typical presentation, tasty/spicy red powder seasoning, but too many of the pieces were dry. Below average. Stir-fried String Beans: So much better than the garlic version. This one has fermented mustard greens, some very faint pepper heat, some saltiness, and just enough char and oil. Dark green, crisp, and tender. Near-elite to elite.

Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles
Joshua C.

Cute little restaurant with amazing authentic dishes. The hand pulled noodles are absolutely fantastic! One of the best dishes I've ever had. Do not miss this place. Be sure to get it thick and spicy.

Alice D.

Came here for dinner on a weekend with a reservation and were seated quite quickly. The spot was super busy when we went so if you have the ability to plan ahead, I'd book a table! The place felt modern and clean with super packed tables so not a lot of space in the booth we got, but that didn't deter from the experience too much. Menu had a good variety of dishes and we got a few to share. Most things we got skewed on the spicier side and it was all delicious. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and everything was good - my favorite was the fish and the noodles were good as well. Overall, I had a great time and would be happy to come back if in the area again. Thanks, Lan Feast!

Lizzie Y.

We decided to try Lan Feast in Brookline the other day and it was not bad! I believe they're pretty new-ish, opened some time this year? Lan Feast offers hand pulled noodles from the Northwest region of China, Lanzhou, along with other non-noodle dishes like cumin lamb, golden fish fillet, skewers, and dessert. We went for lunch and we decided to get the spicy chicken bites appetizer & opted for the weekday lunch special (11:30-3pm):Lanzhou hand pulled beef noodles, one extra hot & the other regular spicy. It comes with a tea egg & a "side dish"--pickled daikon/white radish + cabbage (w/ vinegar). For noodles, you can choose from 5 different noodle thickness types and the spice level (no spicy, mild, regular, & extra hot). Service is kind of slow. Came on a not busy day and time & still slow. Switch of servers luckily and had much better experience. The normal price for the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles is $16 so for an extra egg + side dish of pickled veggies is a dollar. Meh, I'd say not worth it to pay the extra dollar. The egg was over done & egg was chalky; ended up just mixing the egg yolk into the broth and just eating the egg white. I did enjoy the noodles though! They had a nice chew & soup warmed my soul! Simple but flavorful. I also liked that it was not overly oil because sometimes at other places, the oil is overpowering & makes for an undrinkable soup. NOTE: the only difference in the spice levels is that they just add more chili oil to increase spiciness but honestly, it's not that spicy at all. Did not taste much of a difference between the regular spicy & the spicy hot (spiciest option). The spicy chicken bites were the star of the show, for us! Very similar to popcorn chicken, BUT BETTER. OOOUUU perfectly seasoned & super juicy! They were addicting to eat... we couldn't stop eating them, highly recommend trying this dish specifically !! I would definitely come back to get the spicy chicken bites ;) Parking: meter street parking

Cucumber wood ear salad
Chirag P.

So glad I wandered into this place, looks like newly opened. Service and Ambiance of this place is great! Musics playing but not too loud, I like the layout of the bar in the middle and tables at the side. They provide these minty saltfish fruity mints with the bill which is a nice, unique touch. Food: Excellent balance in the beef broth, not too overpowering, with some cilantro and leeks I added. The noodles are fresh pulled, I got the thin noodles which was great. There's chili oil at the table this want more spice. I also got wood ear and cucumber salad, which also tasted great! Highly recommend this place.

Osmanthus jelly and ice cream dessert
Annie C.

Super tasty new addition to Coolidge Corner. The hand pulled chili noodles are so good and flavorful. My only gripe is that there is only 2 or 3 tiny bunches of bok choy. Their specialty lamb is perfect with delicate and delicious flavors. The hand made dumplings were delicious, but the crowd favorite was really the crispy fried oyster mushrooms. The desserts of mochi cake and osmanrhus jelly/ice cream were delicious! On a second visit the salt and pepper chicken with Chinese tea was a umami bomb, and the steamed and fried buns with condensed milk were amazing. We also tried the Mapo tofu (this came out before the beer after 5 min of ordering so I think it's quite popular/super rapid service), string beans. Definitely make a reservation as it's been full every week day and weekend night we've been. It doesn't get too loud and is casual enough for family gatherings.

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Delicious food! Excelente Chinese food. I highly recommend. Vegetable and meat dishes were scrumptious.

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Speak as one visited Lanzhou frequently in the past, Their Lanzhou ramen is close enough to be authentic~

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amazing food & service!! i hope to find myself in boston sometime soon just to eat their beef noodles :)

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Amazing hand pulled noodles! Service was top tier and the environment is beautiful. Will be back

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0.2 mi•Coolidge Corner
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4.1(64 reviews)
0.4 mi

Kaojiu I hardly knew thee since I first stopped by in 2023 and seems only fitting to stop by once…read moremore before they officially close down in June :(. Each of the times I remembered were tasty. The ambiance when you arrive is dramatic Chinese music in the background which makes it somewhat difficult to converse with your group. Most recently we arrived with a group of 8 for our 7:30 pm reservation without any issues. All the other tables were full but we noticed the restaurant cleared out after an hour of us being there past the peak hours. They gave us 2 containers of the standalone spicy powder so people could add on as they wanted and the less spice tolerant in our group weren't saddled with the consequences. I tried the following dishes: Lamb & Beef Kebabs - 3 sticks per order I preferred the beef texture and taste over the lamb. BBQ Lamb Ribs - they said this was the only dish that came default spicy but I didn't think it was that spicy. the smoking in the raised wooden container gave it additional flavor. I preferred lamb ribs over the kebabs. Torched Beef - one of the favorites for our table the sauce with it was also super tasty. Big Squid - challenging to cut but they give a lot of pieces and generous portion with a special sauce. Grandma's juicy pork buns - on the small side, topped with black sesame and sauce you can add on the side. it was juicy as advertised. Cucumber salad - refreshing and included peanuts for texture and flavor. Fried tofu - not too memorable but the fried texture was tasty. Bok choy - I enjoyed the sauce spread across this veggie dish. Shiitake & King Oyster Mushroom - these are 2 separate orders but I can't remember which was the skewer and which was on a regular plate. Both were overall tasty. Cauliflower - Another solid veggie option but nothing too memorable if you want to focus mainly on protein. BBQ Bread slice - one of the inauthentic cuisines and it's like French toast Kaoijiu dragon yogurt- I was expecting more dragon fruit flavor so that was a bit disappointing but it still tasted good overall. I am not sure it's worth the $10 dessert price. Overall solid food options and we didn't have any leftovers so it ended up being ~$40-60 per person depending if people also ordered drink/dessert. Worth checking out if you haven't had a chance to before they are gone forever!

I ordered Chinese-style seaweed salad, fried tofu w secret sauce, mini BBQ abalone (5 pcs), and…read morelamb kebabs (3 pcs) - TASTE: 5/5 - wow, truly excellent and hard to pick a favorite dish! Tasty seaweed salad, satisfying abalone w bright green onion, and savory lamb skewers TEXTURE: 5/5 - on point w a light, cold salad that's perfect for warmer weather, perfectly fried tofu, and tender grilled meat PRICE: 4/5 - subtotal came to $55 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - appreciate that plates are on the smaller side, so you can sample more SERVICE: 5/5 - walked in at 12:30pm on a Saturday and only one other party was seated. My waitress was friendly and helped me decide between my options. Food came out 5-20min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - more on the upscale side for a Chinese BBQ restaurant w Chinese music playing, traditional wooden furniture, and art pieces / decor on display. Sad to hear that the owners are moving back to China and that this spot is closing, super glad I stopped in beforehand! PARKING: 4/5 - plenty of metered street spots available at the time on Harvard St

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4.2(26 reviews)
0.6 mi•Brookline Village

The braised pork bones (Jiang Da Gu) were excellent--tender, flavorful, and definitely the…read morehighlight of the meal. The Di San Xian was also delicious, with great texture and seasoning. However, some dishes were disappointing. The dumplings were just average and didn't stand out. The Guo Bao Rou was much too sour for our taste, and unfortunately we had to send it back.

Been here quite a few times and I feel like this place definitely hits the spot after a long day at…read morework with some of the dishes you can get in this cozy shop. Service was quick, plus you can usually find a spot if you're aiming to grab a bite on a weekday. Only main downside is that it's more or less street parking, but it's not far from the D train. Anyway, I feel like I almost always go for their northeastern sweet and sour pork as it has a solid texture to it: being very juicy and chewy, yet maintaining a nice crispness to each bite - likely from the sticky/glutinous rice flour, which adds a subtle sweetness to it underneath the sweet and tangy sauce around the pork. Would also recommend their deep fried mushrooms, if you're aiming to have a drink with a crunchy snack, as they're quite addictive. Though frankly, I feel that a fair number of their goodies do pair well with a nice drink or two Definitely coming back for more.

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4.0(154 reviews)
0.5 mi•Brookline Village
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This restaurant has EXCELLENT Sichuan food. We got the ma-po tofu, lotus fries, signature Dan Dan…read morenoodles, pork dumplings, and osmanthus honey sponge cake, and I've been thinking about all of them ever since! Our drinks (I got the Oishii) were all wonderful too. The ma-po tofu had the delicious mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn throughout. The signature Dan Dan noodles were flavorful and multilayered. The lotus fries had a garlic powder and a little sweet touch to them, and stayed perfectly crispy for the entirety of our meal. The pork dumplings were fluffy and satiating. The sponge cake was a little lacking in flavor but we appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. This place gets packed even on weekdays, so keep that in mind - it did get a little hectic and hot inside because of how busy it was. Service was still lovely despite how busy it was. This is definitely a place worth returning to. I'd like to return with an even bigger group so we can try more things!

Girls night out at Noah's Kitchen!! Definitely make a reservation this place gets packed--luckily…read morewe had one! Expect to be in close proximity to other tables too, not a large restaurant and very crowded. Noahs Kitchen offers elevated Sichuan cuisine. Definitely recommend coming here with a group of people and sharing dishes. We started with cocktails which were very good, and they have cool mocktails too. Everything our table ordered was delicious. We started with the lotus root fries which were delicious and a generous portion. I loved the flavors and perfect crunch with each bite. Then we had our main entrees, the pork bao, mapo tofu, and the dan dan noodle. We also ordered enoki mushrooms but they forgot to bring it to our table--unfortunately we only noticed after we left and had already paid for it. We ended with the honey steamed sponge cake which was nice! Not what I was expecting but I liked it. There were 4 of us and the plates were sized enough to share. I will say maybe we could've ordered one more dish to really fill us up but I think we all left happy! Definitely recommend! What we ordered: --Chengdu Braised Pork Bao --Sautéed Salt Yolk Lotus Root --Traditional Mapo Tofu --Teppanyaki-Style Foil-Baked Enoki Mushrooms with Golden Garlic --Signature Dan Dan Noodle --Osmanthus Honey Steamed Chinese Sponge Cake

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Noah's Kitchen
Noah's Kitchen - Sweet and sour eggplant casserole

Sweet and sour eggplant casserole

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Noah's Style Bang Bang Chicken

Mountain House - La-Zi Chicken (With Bones)

Mountain House

4.4(217 reviews)
0.9 mi•Allston/Brighton
Casual dining
Romantic vibe

"Mountain House made me feel like I was at home. We visited on a Saturday at 5:30 p.m. with…read morefriends, waited about half an hour, and were seated for a lively dinner. The traditional decor is beautiful, the classical instrumental music creates a relaxing atmosphere, and the blue-and-white tableware makes the table feel special. The service was polite and attentive throughout the evening, and the tablet menu in both English and Chinese made ordering easy. The restaurant can get busy at the entrance, and the dining room can be loud, but that adds to the lively atmosphere. My favorite dish was the Swing Pork Belly. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back!"

Delicious spot that surprised me!…read more I went to the Mountain House location in NYC (East Village) years ago and was actually pretty unimpressed at the time, everything felt a bit too mala for my personal taste. Because of that experience, I had written off the Allston location, but I'm glad I finally gave it a shot. I was able to dine in as a group of 4 without a reservation. We ordered two soups (the sour beef and sour fish), mapo tofu, and a pork dish. Every dish was pretty solid. My personal favorites were the sour beef soup and mapo tofu dishes but overall everything was solid and everyone in my party enjoyed the meal. I'm glad I finally gave Mountain House another try!

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Mountain House - Interior

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Mountain House - Szechuan Double Cooked Pork

Szechuan Double Cooked Pork

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Kungfu Kitchen - Crab soup dumplings

Kungfu Kitchen

4.3(193 reviews)
0.1 mi•Coolidge Corner
•$$

Visited twice during the week of August 3rd. Why twice you ask? Because my kids loved the food so…read moremuch, we had to go here twice in the middle of our vacation. I do not like eating the same place twice during a vacation but the kids insisted. Pork Xiao Long Bao is as advertised. Juicy an moist in the inside, chewy and soft on the outside, kids could not stop eating it. My personal favorite was the House Special Hand Cut Noodles w/ Soup. The broth with the texture of the handout noodles was a match worth eating. The restaurant did do last calls from food 20min before closing time which was a surprise, but we were already done eating by then so did not bother us but do be aware.

I've been to KungFu Kitchen two times now and it's been consistently great. I've ordered the Pork…read moreXiao Long Bao, Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup, Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumber Salad - all were amazing and would order again. The pork and shrimp wonton soup was brought a perfect balance to the flavorful meal and it's broth was super yummy. The cucumber salad was seasoned perfectly and was a nice balance to the otherwise heavy meal. My favorite is probably the pork xiao long bao, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Service was great. Both times we were a party of two and were seated quickly, if not immediately. Food came out very fast. Will 100% be returning.

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Kungfu Kitchen - Interior

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Kungfu Kitchen - Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6Pcs)

Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6Pcs)

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Maguro

Maguro

4.3(398 reviews)
0.0 mi•Coolidge Corner
•$$
Family-owned & operated
Free WiFi

I love this place…read more Such good unagi don. I haven't tried a lot of places for unagi, but so far Maguro takes the cake. Idk what they do to make their eel but the flavor is fabulous and the meat is so tender and soft. Their AYCE menu is pricey and I wouldn't suggest everything. Typically, I'm selective to premium cuts when I try to "make up" for the cost at an AYCE. Their uni was good when I ordered it, not necessarily top notch stuff but I've had inedible uni before and Maguro gave me good uni in comparison. The point of the AYCE is to stuff yourself with fancy fish!!! Skip the ramen and wagyu. Their wagyu wasn't melt in your mouth like legit wagyu should be, but if I wanted steak, I'd go to a churrascaria. Really nice servers! I enjoyed their mango sticky rice too!

Have been hearing about their Mon & Tue AYCE, so went on to try it a month or so ago. With what…read moreseems to be a recent price increase, now $50++ allows access to a good variety of sushi/sashimi, on top of apps, ramen, poke bowls, and cooked rice/noodle dishes. Whereas $80++ offers diners a set of amount of uni, plus unlimited amount of everything else, wagyu included. Sounds like a good deal, especially when one can eat a lot. Even as we are no longer Team Eat Till You Burst, we went for the premium, mainly for the nicer cuts such as toro and wagyu, and because uni!! Jumping in shortly after 5pm, we were promptly seated, marked a bunch of stuff on paper, and soon after submission, we got food brought to our table. It was a decent meal overall, so why 3 stars? Let's recap. Menu variety is fantastic, though of course we didn't get "one of everything", coz that's simply impossible. While the premium did cover a lot of grounds, it would have been nice if they also included anago (sea eel) which is currently only available on the a la cart menu, and maybe even offer couple lesser-known items such as monk fish liver app, sea grapes, off-the-beaten-path fish cuts, what have you. Would be happy even if we only get an allotment of those like we do with the uni. Now, service - great overall. Servers circulated around and were alert of customers' needs. Approached at appropriate times to take our order sheets, refill water, provide new order sheets, and ask if we wanted more food. So kudos on that. Their denotation of serving "regular portion" of cooked food had us hesitant in ordering, since we didn't want to be wasteful (or use our limited stomach space for dishes we can easily get elsewhere). But from other tables' orders as well as the one noodle dish that we ended up getting, it seems that the portion size was what I would like to see at AYCE places -- about 50-60% of regular Asian dish size, where 3-4 people can each have a couple bites "just to try". However, to think if that is what they call "regular portion", then it is definitely "Brookline pricing" on a la carte, which I would not recommend one to do such things on these items. Food is fantastic in general; we got a variety of stuff, and everything was really of top quality and taste. The meal would have been a "highly recommended" if they didn't serve the uni that we got. Out of the 12 pcs of uni sushi, all of them were... while not "foul" to a point where one cannot safely consume, they were definitely more sub-par than "ok but not great". Colors aside (which I understand there can be a range depending on origins and such), the uni was a "splat" of yellow stuff on rice, without distinct shape of the flesh. On top of the fishy smell (I'm talking about slightly ammonia-ish), the presentation and taste-texture upon them hitting our tongues... really left the ENTIRE room to be desired. In retrospect, we should have sent them back even if they weren't going to replace them. But instead, we stupidly forced ourselves to shove them all down in cowardly silence, then ordered another round of wagyu just to make us feel a little better about it. Yes, we weren't smart as customers. But if the restaurant is going to charge $100++ per person (after tax and tip), someone from the kitchen should have known better than pushing this thing out for customers to deal with. In their defense, yes, the uni itself was still "edible" in a sense that it didn't make us sick, but I'd maintain that better judgment should have been made. Once the shell was cracked open and you see this pale-gray yellow mush, it should have been decided that it is better repurposed, than be served straight to your customers as your star/featured product. As seen in other diners' experiences, it could just have been a one-off mishap, so I'm not knocking them entirely. But I do hope the restaurant would improve on their QC accordingly. It was such a disappointing low point in an otherwise wonderful meal.

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Maguro - Two favorites ..

Two favorites ..

Maguro - Variety is good ..

Variety is good ..

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Lan Feast - chinese - Updated November 2026

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