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    Little Asia Restaurant

    4.0 (116 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LITTLE ASIA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Egg roll
    Noah F.

    I can't lie, based on the reviews this place had I was excited to try it. The food was not cheap, but I was willing to give it a try. Unfortunately my sesame chicken is some of the worst I've ever had. The chicken is extremely chewy, stringy, and not very flavorful. I've had lots of sesame chicken. The egg roles taste... old? Idk they aren't good. The rice is also bland and it all just feels like it's been sitting somewhere for a while before it was served even though the menu says it's cooked to order. The staff was fine. They seemed exhausted and not very happy to be there but they were nice enough. I got my order to go so I can't speak much for the vibes of the restaurant but it's nothing to write home about. Maybe this place used to be great, idk, the reviews definitely made it seem like it would be much better than it was. I'd recommend going elsewhere.

    Chinese Pizza
    Jeff K.

    Saw a video of the Chinese Pizza and I knew I had to try. Scallion pancake crust? Count me in. Also knew I had to try the Moo Shi Chicken. The pizza lived up to the hype forsure and the Moo Shi was fantastic. Also loved the Chicken Teriyaki skewers. Would try more from here forsure.

    Summer Shrimp Roll
    Kevin H.

    Honestly, I did not like the spring roll. It was average. It did not have enough of the mint in each of those rolls . Everything else was fine.

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    Igor R.

    If you love dive bars, *and* old-school Americanized Chinese food - this place hits all the right marks. Recommend dining in rather than takeout. There's a vibe in here that's difficult to describe, but feels very homey. Great bang for your buck, warm & friendly service, and the mixed drinks are well balanced and tasty. Legitimately looking forward to coming back. What a gem!

    What a lunch!!
    James M.

    Stopped here for a lunch break while working in Boston. The lunch special was very affordable and the portions are generous. The over all place could use a once over. Smelled like cigarettes.

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    Danielle C.

    This is a gem!! We originally planned to get Italian but all of the restaurants had 11 or more parties waiting. So we drove around and found Little Asia. Tables available on a Saturday night 6pm the Gods were in our favor!! The food is amazing delicious and the serving sizes were great. I recommend coming in and checking out the relax vibes.

    a variety of food items
    Deja V.

    Very decent Chinese to go food in east Boston . One of the better one around . The chicken could have been crispier But otherwise everything we ordered was good and it was a fulfilling dinner . The strong beans chicken was great.

    General gau tofu
    Marissa R.

    Really pleasantly surprised with this place. It was a busy Friday night, but we were seated immediately. There is a bar inside, so the atmosphere is a little loud, but we were seated toward the back of the restaurant and were unbothered. The atmosphere is lacking in decor and pretty casual, so it's great for an easy dinner and I imagine it would be good for lunch as well. Upon being seated, we were brought waters and hot tea without having to ask. The menu is extensive and everyone is bound to find something they like! They have appetizers, drinks, chicken, beef, seafood, and vegetarian options. My boyfriend and I both ordered General Gau dishes (chicken for him and tofu for me). The tofu was crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, which is really hard to do! The broccoli portion was small, but the protein portions were huge and we both ended up with leftovers. Huge bang for your buck, as our bill was under $30 for both of us. Service was fine; we never had trouble tracking down someone, and we felt like we were in & out in a timely matter. Parking is a challenge, but it's easily accessible by foot if you take the T to Orient Heights. They also deliver! Overall, good food at a good price with huge portions. We definitely will be back!

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    Great spot for takeout! Classic American-Chinese food (beef teriyaki, chicken fingers, egg rolls etc) all good quality and fair prices!

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    I especially love their wings. They are a good size. The food tastes fresh and is delivered pretty quickly.

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    4 years ago

    Food was fresh and excellent. Can't wait to visit Boston again so that my husband and I can eat there again. Great service.

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    Came to visit my old block and Little Asia still got it. On a friday its filled with locals at the bar. Great East Boston experience.

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