Dragon Chef's food is tasty. Its amount is large. Orange beef is good. Beef Teriyaki and Chicken…read moreTeriyaki are also good.

Small takeout joint with a few stools for uncomfortable counter eating. Weak air conditioning on a…read morehot summer day adds to the discomfort nicely. Easy legal parking in the plaza next door. Numerous (32) lunch combos, more numerous (40) dinner combos, and a deep menu in general for this type of concept. No atmosphere to speak of and a 1-man show handling it all. -- Sweet and Sour Chicken (on a dinner combo): Ran me $15 for a Sunday lunch, $5 over the lunch combo equivalent, because it was Sunday and they don't do lunch combos on Sunday. For that $15 I got 7 large chicken fingers, a fire engine red sauce, 2 pineapple chunks, 1 maraschino cherry, and fried rice (appetizers are extra). Typically low meat-to-batter ratio. Strong crunch. Sauce was extraordinarily sweet without much sour, and in short supply if you wanted full dip-ability. Average to a bit below. -- Pork Fried Rice (with the dinner combo): There was a lot of it. Dark brown, very dry, and a Rice-a-Roni feel. Little pieces of dry pork. More flavor than Ray's around the corner, but not as fresh. More quantity than quality. Below average. -- Boneless Spareribs (an add-on to the combo): For $5.25 you get what looks like a small boat, but it's stacked high and winds up being more meat than you get at Ray's around the corner for less than even their "Appy Hour" price. As for quality, not as good, but not too far off. Some pieces dry, but some pieces had the perfect combination of fatty richness, char, and generous glaze. If all the pieces were like that, near-elite. As constituted, above average. -- Egg Roll (à la carte): Nice to have a single egg roll option ($3.75) on the appetizers list. Narrow piping hot vessel, good crunch outside, crunchy vegetation inside too, unusual seasoning, light bits of pork, and what seemed to be an even mix of cabbage and celery. Average, even with a fairly positive description, due to an odd flavor I can't place. Hard to get a handle on value. The combo was pricey considering what it did and didn't include, but the appetizer add-ons were more approachable. I was fearing getting stuck with only orange packets for duck sauce, but fortunately they had the real thing. Looking at the menu again, it's seems other combos give you more apps and leave out the pork fried rice (the weakest link), so that may be the way to go. We'll see.

I call my Mom Grandma Ding because she's a little ditzy. And she likes to tag along on family…read moreoutings like a dinghy attached to a bigger boat, sometimes in front, sometimes in the wake, so when we found this place on Yelp it was fate. We came for a family dinner and of course Grandma Ding was with us in her wheelchair. We only smashed into a few chairs in the big, crowded dining room. And fortunately other customers were understanding while the staff was helpful and accommodating. The small, curious child running around the dining room without parental supervision didn't get hurt when I ran him over. The menu was huge so it took a long time to order with Grandma asking questions about every item. I could see that the waitstaff was used to quick orders and rapid food delivery to the table, but the waiter remained kind and patient. He also repeated his answers loudly when she couldn't understand his English and because she didn't have her hearing aides turned up. We finally ordered a giant wonton soup, eggplant with garlic sauce, a shrimp dish, and orange chicken; all to share. Everything was fresh, hot, tasty and delicious. Grandma Ding did have to ask for the soup to be heated up because she likes it to be scalding. The dining room is worn and dishes were flying in and out as items were served and cleared. It's definitely a place for family meals, not one for an engagement proposal or romance. Perfect for our evening. Portions are generous and prices competitive with other restaurants in the area. Parking on the street is the only difficulty, particularly when you have a nonagenarian to get into the restaurant. We will definitely be back.

We chose Ding's on the spur of the moment - the reviews were pretty good. We ordered scallion…read morepancakes and vegetarian potstickers to start, followed by sauteed eggplant-tofu casserole and chicken with cashews. The scallion pancakes were excellent - the winner of the evening. The potstickers weren't what is typically referred to as potstickers, but the small gyodza that one buys by the bag in Chinese and Korean markets. These were poor and flavorless (we've bought MUCH tastier ones in H-Mart and the 88). The eggplant was very tasty, not too garlicky, and was an enormous portion. It was a bit greasy, but not too bad. The chicken with cashews was bland and boring. We dined there with a good friend and commented about the great service - fast and efficient. As I mentioned, the portion size was significantly larger that most restaurants these days. The prices were a bit high, especially considering the barebones atmosphere - but this is Newton Center, and we expected this. In short, I won't return to Ding's - there are lots of better choices.

The Great Wok in Wellesley is true to its heritage with links to Joyce Chen. Stopped by for lunch…read more It is simply some of the best Chinese food outside of Boston. Service was attentive and fast. The pan fried dumplings are perfect. Crispy, fresh dough with a tender, flavorful pork filling that is juicy good. Hunan chicken was beautiful with tender meat, fresh vegetables. The best quality pork fried rice in the area. Quality pieces of pork and plentiful veggies. Just looks beautiful as well! Check out pics!

Stopped in for dinner. I ordered a bbq rib appetizer and the garlic ginger scallops entree…read more The owner or manager offered an invite house sample of shrimp shumai and some crab Rangoons . Both were very good . The ribs were very good , but only 5 ribs. The entree was ok , but forgot the garlic dishes always have peppers and not a fan when not sauteed peppers. All in all it was a good meal and pleasant staff and nice on the house offerings. I would now order the shrimp shumai in a heart beat. 4.00 extra for a small bowl of white rice was steep add on .

Over the past couple of years, we have become regulars at Sichuan Gourmet House. We enjoy the food…read morevery much, we always have great service, and the cocktails, while not particularly excellent, do you get the job done! There are some standout dishes that I return to on a regular basis. The braised beef with Napa cabbage, the Chengdu style Kung Pao Chicken, and the dry cooked spicy chicken, are three examples of delicious, flavorful, and nicely spiced entrées. During our last visit, one of the owners, who goes by Benjamin, chatted with us and gave us two small dishes to try on the house. One was a small bowl of Sichuan pickled vegetables for us to nibble on, and the other was a Sichuan spicy beef jerky, and both were absolutely delicious. Ben was a delight to chat with as well. The restaurant itself is large, spacious, and quiet. It's a pleasant place to spend some time, have a good conversation, and enjoy some delicious food!

Great food in a wide ranging selection. Dumplings perfectly steam fried, shrimp with cashews…read morecarrots and celery delicious and basil eggplant were standouts.

I stopped in at Jean & Lee Kitchen on a whim while running errands, a bit of a way from home. I'm…read morealways in the mood for Taiwanese food, and the menu seemed to contain authentic items, so I figured I'd try a new spot. I could tell immediately that this was a mom-and-pop establishment, with (who I'm assuming are) Jean and Lee tidying up the dining area when we stopped in. They immediately greeted and seated us. Once we were seated, a few other parties arrived to dine in, and several others came to pick up their orders. The staff was friendly and prompt, and the interior is clean and practical. We decided to go for the beef noodle soup, the beef rice cakes, and the pork belly with bamboo shoots. I will 100% be coming back - the food truly tastes like a home-cooked meal and comfort food. I would strongly recommend giving this hole-in-the-wall restaurant a try!

I haven't ate here in sometime and saw a good review of late. I wanted to try again and wanted to…read morelike. I was there and ordered beef teriyaki App., chicken ginger green beans lunch special which came with rice and soup... I chose the egg drop soup. The egg drop soup was small portion bowl and excellent flavor . The beef teriyaki said 4 pieces on menu and when 3 smaller size pieces arrived for 15.95; Bernhardt back and looked at menu... the 4 was changed to 3 hand written? This was a rip off Calculates to 5.32 dollars per piece... any other restaurant serves 4-6 or more for same or less money. The chicken and green beans bowl comes out and again a small bowl size for 14.95. The sauce was excellent and green beans fresh. Chicken wasn't velvet tender . I don't see returning as the teriyaki con job or rip off turned me off. I wanted to like this place again. No appetizer piece as part of lunch special, no fortune cookie. Water was served in paper cup .

This spot is super legit. Haven't had a chance to try more but would love to…read more I had: Apps Fried mantou (good) Beef pancake (great) Meal Popcorn chicken rice medium (very good!)

I had no idea that grandma's kitchen was Taiwanese. The last time I had, Taiwanese was a bad…read moreexperience so bad, I wiped my tongue off with a napkin however, today I got the beef broth soup with noodles. It was delicious and I ate every single bit. I didn't try anything else because my tummy a little under the weather today. But what I did try was delicious! I wish they had more dishes that didn't have so much pork in it. The soup was of flavor. The price was $14. I think it's a little overpriced . I think the appropriate price should be $10 maybe $11.

I accompanied some friends to Karaoke night (my first time ever!) and it was a blast. Low stakes…read moresinging, the host Demitri was personable, efficient in scheduling folks in and filling in gaps with his great voice. We weren't there for the food but got there a little early to get a bite. We all got some form of sushi. I had a California maki which was just the way i like it. The wait staff were courteous, prompt and efficient. No problem with separate checks for 6 of us plus 2 more who came later. I WILL be going back!

Excellent appetizers. I enjoy the crisp skin wings. THe beef teriyaki with a nice strong marinade…read moreof tender beef. The candied char on the bone in ribs makes these ribs sone of best around . These are in my top five rated ribs in New England area . Great bar area, staff, owners, make a visit here a must.

Well , I was in the mood for some dumplings. I stopped in at…read morelunchtime ... place was hotter than Haiti . I assume a/c wasn't working and 99 degree day. Even the cook brought out a fan to cool his table as staff had their lunch. At least he was cooled done a bit while sweated like steer. Well , was committed ; so too late to convert to a take out meal in my Lamborghini or someone's else's. I ordered the ribs on spinach, pork egg rice, spinach and egg dumplings pan fried . The ribs were tender, actually very good in a flavorful sauce. The spinach in the sauce excellent ... I needed a lot more spinach. The egg pork rice was freshly prepared and was very good . The spinach egg dumplings were a first time for me type experience and these were excellent... pan seared perfect fresh tasting... these would be good for breakfast with a breakfast maple sauce on a waffle and bowl of fruit...or a spinach smoothie. My ice water melted from the heat . My dumplings would have steamed themselves in the heat. This visit was much improved since a prior visit months back. Ribs were beyond my expectations. Service was fast. I wanted soup and a side app included in the lunch special. I have been to their Cambridge location and that is excellent .

I was up in the area and I was hungry and I thought this place looked pretty nice from the outside…read more I did try opening the door and I almost thought it was locked. The front door was very hard to open went inside. They had a really nice clean seating area . Everything was pre-done so plates and silverware. We're already on tables done ahead of time. Not sure if that's good or bad depends on how long they sit out in the open I would've liked to have ordered something that had all a complete meal together, but I missed the luncheon Specials which made or forced me to order separately. It came out very quickly all packaged in the bag cause I was taking out and I paid and when I paid, I almost passed out with the price. I'll add the slip to the review out of the entire meal. I had the crab Rangoon when I was in my car cause I was hungry. I didn't feel like staying at the restaurant the crab Rangoon were excellent waited till I got home for the entire rest of the meal. Add a whole container of pork fried rice started to have a little bit on that one and I didn't find any pork in it, but I did have some vegetable stuff in it so that was kinda OK but it'd be nice to have pork unless it's at the bottom, I haven't gotten that far The general Gau's chicken was very rubbery and it all stuck together as one clump in my takeout not sure if it would've been any better eating in the restaurant but I've had some very good takeout from other restaurants and this just wasn't it like I said the chicken in it was very rubbery and stringy. It did have broccoli three pieces in the takeout. What I really was looking for was one single container with general gau's chicken Some pork fried rice with a couple of crab Rangoon's. I'm not local, but I do travel there due to my jobs. This is one place. I probably won't make an appearance again due to the takeout quality of the meal. So if you're looking for a really good crab Rangoon, they definitely did a great job on that And maybe it would've been better as a eat in situation rather than a takeout situation

Picked up takeout from here and everything was incredibly delicious! The standout was the spicy…read morehand shaved noodles. The portions are generous and the prices are really reasonable, especially when you factor in how much you get. LOTS of bang for your buck. When we went in, we got some canned sodas, but there's a minimum $5 charge in restaurant, so we ended up getting an extra soda to hit that threshold (our fault for forgetting to add the drinks to our main order!) so just something to keep in mind. It's definitely a place to go get takeout and seems tailored to that purpose, but they do have tables inside for eating in. The staff was nice and very efficient. Overall an incredible meal and I will definitely be ordering again!

A hole in the wall spot slinging bowls of fresh hand pulled noodles at reasonable prices with…read moremediocre service. Not for big groups. But great for takeout or a meal with a party no greater than 4. The Chongqing noodles with beef were bomb. The perfect level of spice and flavorful broth, accompanied by some slices of beef and Shanghai bok choy. It's so simple, yet so good. The beef chow foon was decent but it's hard for non-Cantonese restaurants to make it well. Although the noodles were great. The beef and broccoli had a slight schezuan spice to it which was a little off putting.