I've always wanted to try Hainanese chicken rice, so after browsing all the available food stalls…read morein Novo Marketplace, I decided to try this place. Food came out pretty quickly, and the chicken is nice and tender and not dry. I don't really like the yellow rice that they use which is kind of dry. The chicken comes with some green gingery sauce that goes well with it. I guess I just kind of expected this dish to be more mind blowing as it's always hyped on social media and at hawker's stalls in Singapore, etc. but it was still quite enjoyable and I might come again to try their other offerings.

We made a reservation ahead of time for our large group of 12 people at Baby Cafe. They have a tiny…read moreparking lot with 3 narrow spaces in addition to street parking. Our food came with a complimentary drink so we had to try the "Ice Baby Milk Tea" drink which came with a frozen "baby chef" that later melted---the milk tea was absolutely delicious that tasted just like the milk tea I've had in Hong Kong. Favorite dishes of the evening: The hand-shredded chicken. Our cousin orders this every time they come and I can totally see why. It was tender and so flavorful! String Bean w/Ground Pork--it's diced up pretty small and my daughter loved this dish. Popcorn Chicken--crispy crunchy and so flavorful--I like that these aren't spicy Sour/spicy fish and pickled mustard greens stew--this was my favorite dish of the night. The pickled mustard worked so well with the tender flaky fish!

Great experience at Hong Kong Eatery from start to finish on a beautiful, busy, Saturday afternoon…read more As we approached the door, what we thought was a line for food was thankfully just a bunch of curious eyes (2 rows deep) watching slabs of beautiful duck, pork, and chicken being sliced and cut to perfection. Pretty sure I saw some drooling going on as well. Inside, the decor was clean, and well stocked with to-go items, along with around 4-6 tables for those who chose to stay to eat their fare. There was also a great mix of modern and old school with lcd rolling menu screens, and of course the aforementioned classic hanging meats in the window. I ordered the two meat special, highlighting the crispy duck and roast pork, with white rice. The duck was properly crisp, tasty, and delicious. The pork was roasted to perfection and delicious as well. The rice was perfectly cooked, and got better with each bite as it sopped up the juices from the meat. Prices were extremely reasonable (around $15 for the plate) and the portion size was extremely generous (completely blew my diet for the day...totally worth it). Service was great, wait time was short. All around great experience! Will definitely be back!

I have been dreaming of duck so I had to go here. This did not disappoint. There was so much meat,…read moreand I was so so full. I honestly couldn't even finish everything, AND I was starving. Meats were very juicy and flavored well and honestly no complaints. Very crispy and just what you expect. Service was very fast. You can order in person or at a kiosk. They give you a number and u just wait for that. One of the few places that you can pay with card without any hidden details. There's about 10 seats inside but it's on a first come first serve basis. If you go for an early lunch, there's a good chance you can eat inside. Also has one of the cleanest bathrooms in Chinatown!

We came to Double Chin initially out of curiosity as it was open late and was Asian fusion after we…read morehad caught a show. The menu was certainly eclectic but tasty. We got the lamb chops, veggies, matcha and a rice dish. All were interesting but good. I would definitely come back here to try their other dishes. The setup of the place is rather homey. There's a good amount of space in the restaurant. There was no wait for us to be seated.

I've been reluctant to come to this place for a while but ended up going once after a stand-up…read moreperformance at the Wilbur. We were given a table way in the back, near the kitchen and bathroom. Since the kitchen door was open, leading to the outside, a strong stench of Chinatown dumpster permeated the back area, which did not lead to a good dining experience. The tropical lemonade had good flavor but was too sweet. I like the flavor profiles of watermelon, lychee, and peach, but it was just too much sugar. The garlic wings were pretty savory and flavorful, but were pretty tiny. At least I know they certainly not from hormone chickens. The Takes 2 to Mango was probably the best part of the experience but it wasn't perfect. While there is some strong mango flavor, there are more peach chunks than mango. However, it was pretty good overall. Service was okay and the restaurant mostly consisted of kids with scorpion bowl-looking...bowls.

Holy deliciousness. Anytime I'm in the Boston area this is a go to. The fried pork belly, ughh I'm…read moredrooling just thinking about it.

Probably one of the best general gaos in Chinatown. Cook to order, fresh. For $14, this would feed…read more2-3 people. The flavor is on point. Comes out a little crispy but so saucy. Definitely better when eaten fresh. Highly recommend trying when you're here!

This is an incredibly affordable place for a quick lunch to go. The quality of the food itself is a…read morebit iffy (see fried rice comments below), but some of the items were still very good. The staff was incredibly friendly, and I think I only waited 5 minutes from when I ordered to when the food was ready to take away, so that's pretty amazing! I ordered: Lunch special ($11.45) - The price alone here is incredible. You get a good variety of food and a good amount as well for what feels like pre-pandemic prices. I've seen a lot of lunch specials being raised to more than $15 or so recently, so the fact that this one is only $11.45 is a great deal. It also came in a tupperware with a big section and a small section, and I would have expected the rice to go in the big section and the main to go in the smaller one, but they did the opposite - so you get a really large and nice portion of your main course! The actual food I got was: Crab rangoons - These were nicely fried and the filling had noticeable pieces of imitation crab in it. I also liked the savory flavor, as some places make their filling sweeter, but this was more on the savory and salty side. Very nice crab rangoon. Pork fried rice - This was the iffy one. The flavor was on point, but the rice itself was hard and felt undercooked. It wasn't inedible, but it was definitely noticeable, though covering it in the lobster sauce made up for it. If I had ordered the fried rice alone without a sauce, I would have been pretty disappointed. Shrimp with lobster sauce - This came with 4 shrimps which is pretty standard, but it was an above average lobster sauce in my opinion. It was nice and gooey, salty, and savory, and the shrimp was very meaty. This was definitely the star of the lunch, and I had some leftover to eat with white rice for my next meal! All in all, I'd definitely come back - the price along is a great deal, and I'd like to see if the fried rice would be better on a second time around. The appetizer and main were great tasting, and the service was incredibly fast and friendly. 4/5 stars - I'd absolutely have this again!

Fabulous food at a great price. Portions are just about right - shareable or even good for not…read moresharing. The crab filled wontons were spectacular. Crispy, light, the filling was light and fluffy, not a lump in the middle. Thoroughly enjoyed the pad Thai noodles too We also had beef and mushrooms with rice. Highly recommend

Clay Pot Cafe is one of my favorite spots in Chinatown! The food is flavorful, comforting, and full…read moreof authentic taste. Their clay pot dishes are delicious, with generous portions and perfectly cooked ingredients. Everything came out fresh and satisfying, and the service was friendly and efficient. I typically come here for my lunch break and it's always hits the spot! I have no complaints and the staff is super friendly and service is great. The chicken sausage clay pot was delicious too!!

This spot serves authentic Cantonese claypot rice that genuinely feels like a comforting, homemade…read moremeal. The rice is well-seasoned and achieves that perfect, crispy layer at the bottom of the pot. ​The sautéed water spinach is an excellent side dish to add to your order, and the fresh lemon tea is balanced and refreshing. Your meal also comes with a pot of complimentary hot tea. ​The establishment is clean and sanitary--with the added convenience of a clean customer restroom - which I feel is rare for Chinatown. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Love their coconut hotpot and walnut shrimp!! The restaurant is packed and perfect for family…read moredining. They only have street parking, so keep that in mind if you are driving. The staffs are fast and attentive

Loyal local here! Been going here for a decade and they are consistently a favorite - string beans,…read moreyee mian (noodles), lobster, fish, and coconut chicken hot pot soup are always in rotation. Lovely couple that runs the place, highly recommend to anyone who loves good Cantonese food

We arrived in Boston and decided to stay in this busy neighborhood in the middle of everything. I…read morestopped by this bakery early morning before 9am. Restaurant was not open. I ordered what was available. Baked sweet breads were good. Particularly like the sticky rice with dry shrimp, roasted peanuts and sausage in the tin foil; it was really good. The ladies spoke Chinese, with minimal English but they were sweet and accommodating.

The food and service here went downhill. The restaurant used to be packed. There was no line at…read morelunch time and many empty tables. Soy sauce chow mein ($13.95) - it was not authentic. It tasted like regular plain noodles. It was supposed to have a strong soy sauce flavor. The dim sum menu price was misleading. It was marked as small dish but they charged for more. Roasted pork and wonton noodles ($12.95) - the pork inside the wonton was black and had a terrible smell. The boneless spareribs also looked dark and not fresh. The server refused to cancel it on the bill. She insisted it was freshly made and said it was just the way they marinated the meat. It was not edible. Who would take the risk of food poisoning?

Ordered the Tomato & Beef Stew and Pan Fried leek Dumplings…read more I'm not sure if I picked a wrong day to order but adding an extra $1 for pan fried when you get boiled ? and instead of leeks we got celery. Celery!? Maybe in parts of Asia but, never have I gotten celery dumplings in my life. Let alone that one of our colleagues is actually allergic to celery. The odds of that happening is of its own. Simply put it. It was not worth the value. Just mushed celery mixed with what looks like "pork". The beef and Tomato stew. You would think you can't really mess this dish up? Sadly it was definitely a disappointment. One thing about star anise. I was always taught to never put too much as it overpowers any dish you make. I literally had 6-7 stars worth in that one order. Causing the meat and everything in there overly inedible. I hate wasting food but this was a first time in a long time that I had to throw the entire order out. In hopes they improve their dishes.

Although the place looks unpresuming and plain and without any music in the background, the food…read morewas quite delicious and authentic in flavor! Growing up in a Chinese family, I frequented Chinese restaurants, and Beijing cafe has many classic, familiar authentic dishes available. The food here reminded me of the fond memories of food from my childhood. The steamed dumplings were cooked to the perfect texture, the filling not too salty, while the millet soup was simple, in a good way that balanced the savory flavors from the veggies and protein much like plain white rice would. The vegetable dishes were about $13 each so things can add up fairly quickly. Overall, it was a delicious quick meal that reminded me of my mom's cooking. Would definitely be back for more if I am in the area.

Whenever we crave Chinese food this is the place we run too!…read more The restaurant is located at the Arlington heights plaza area and they have plenty of seating for big and small parties. Everytime we show up for dinner there is always alot of take out orders which is a good sign. There is one very nice waitress which runs around alot when the place is packed but she does a very good job of providing timely service to everyone. We really enjoy the hand pulled noodles which is a must every time we done in. They are cooked perfectly and are packed with flavor of whichever dish you choose them with. We also really enjoy their dry hot pot, especially the shrimp dry pot. It's a stir fry kind of dish packed with several veggies like red peppers, broccoli and much more! The soups are also very good and rich in flavor and are perfect for a chilly day. Some of them are served in a large portion so they are perfect for sharing. You really can't go wrong with any dish! The menu is insanely long and they have a code system for each item tagged with a letter and number which makes it easier to order. We really enjoy dining here and it's always fun to try a new dish from their large menu!

The feeling that filled my heart in this moment was one finding a long lost love. One that you had…read moreonce, one that eventually drifted apart due to whatever circumstances, and then finding each other again in the most unexpected moment and regaining that wonderful traction of a friendship all over again. Yes, I'm talking about food. It was once a tale of two spots. One in Watertown and one right here. As I resided in closer to the Watertown location since the move here, I frequented it and found solace in their dishes - absolute comfort food that was done very well. However, like all businesses, things change and eventually the business was sold. I knew there was a transition period and the owner and chefs stuck around to "train" the new owners. I hoped that the "good" would remain and that the new owners would continue the tradition of wonderfully curated dishes and keep the regulars coming back. Did it happen? No. I gave them about a month of repeated visits to gauge their level of culinary competence but it never came through. Long story short. I stopped going and that feeling of lost love began to fester. I didn't think much of it. I thought he had sold this place too since I've often overheard him saying how hard it was to run this business to his associates as he tried to satisfy every customer walking in the door or ringing the phone off the hook. So when I finally found a chance to be on this side of town, I decided to stop by and give it a shot. Maybe, maybe I thought, the new owners here would do a much better take on what they had taken over. What I didn't expect after placing an order was to see the owner walking out from the kitchen with dishes in hand to serve another table. Eyes wide open, I couldn't help but say, "HEY! Good to see you again." He in return showed the same look and smiled greeting me back with fondness and delight. That's when I spoke to the lady and asked more about the whole situation, wherein she explained how they sold the other place but kept this one. Regulars of the other spot now take the 15-20 minute drive just to come up here instead for a meal. I smiled. It made sense. They must have felt robbed when they went back after the place was sold. Food wasn't even remotely the same. Don't even talk about service either. Anyways, long story short, when the food came out. I felt this completeness return back to my soul. Here, once again, I felt home away from home. The food did me justice. The flavors impeccable. The culinary finesse was displayed thoroughly with each bite. So it is, once again, I found my long lost love again in Boston and can't wait to be here every single Sunday for a wonderful special meal that teleports me back to what "Home Tastes" like.