I'm honestly so shocked Mu Lan isn't rated higher here (and it's making me question my taste buds), BUT everything I've gotten here has been amazing. I was introduced by a friend of mine, and I've been hooked ever since. I bring my friends, who bring their friends, and the line goes on. In all seriousness, get the smoked or salted duck. They're cold dishes but absolutely delicious. My go to dishes are the duck, fried porkchops, Mu Lan fish, and the Ham Hock (thank me later.) read more

Mu Lan - I swear though if y'all sell out the duck I'm going to be so mad - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pretty standard Chinese restaurant. Biggest pro is that they have large tables and that there is a small parking lot. Felt the dishes overall to be quite oily. Service was objectively fair as they were trying to rush us, came off as rude, and we had a hard time flagging them down. Tableware and such also need an update/refresh. Nonetheless it seems they are very popular as the place was full even on a weekday night. - beef scallion rolls were presented nicely - Szechuan cripsy chicken nugget things could have used more chicken! - Watercress and egg plants were good portions - Fried rice veryyyy oily - Mushu chicken was alright - chili oil potato strips were decently spicy read more

Mu Lan - 9. Beef with Leek Wrapped in Pancakes - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Incredibly authentic Taiwanese dishes. It was popping inside and for good reason. The Mulan fish was spicy and tender. The eggplant with spicy garlic was delicious and filling. Everything was delicious and service was extremely quick. Excited to try more of their menu! read more

Excellent service, food comes out very quick! Delicious variety of food, including vegetarian and meat dishes. It's surprising that this Taiwanese restaurant does not have soup dumplings or baos. The green beans And eggplant with basil are a must try, absolutely delicious! The whole fish and crispy chicken are also pretty good. The duck was okay, not my favorite place for duck. It was bustling indoors, loud environment with lots of guests On a Saturday evening. read more

Mu Lan - Eggplant, crispy chicken, whole fish - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Falsely advertised as Taiwanese food. Everything here other than 2-3 items are not Taiwanese. Much better options elsewhere around. read more

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I came here for dinner with three friends, and as someone who just spent three months in Taiwan, the food didn't taste very authentic. Some dishes were enjoyable, like the the salt and pepper pork chop, but overall it didn't feel worth the price. The customer service was friendly and attentive but I probably wouldn't return for the food alone. read more

Mu Lan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Visiting the area and was craving Asian cuisine. Mu Lan's dishes were delicious, with plenty of vegetarian options. We ordered the mixed vegetable, spicy eggplant, and Taiwanese rice noodles with pork. All nicely flavored. Food came out hot and quick. read more

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KUDOS to the staff for providing supreme quality customer service! Thank God for them! We ordered braised pork shank, Taiwan chow main, and eggplant with basil. The ambiance was quiet! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! read more

Mu Lan - Buffet lunch at Mulan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Boston Area. Me and my friends visit MuLan atleast a few times a month! Their crispy chicken in chilli sauce is just amazing! The MuLan fish is very tasty. The Lunch specials are a great value for money. The service is great too. read more

Mu Lan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Authentic Taiwanese food in Cambridge! The flavors are great and the pricing is more than fair for the quality you get. We ordered a noodle dish, a meat dish, and a veggie, and it was the perfect combo - each dish well-executed, flavorful, and comforting. They serve hot tea as well. That said, this place gets busy--and for good reason. Expect a long wait on Fri/weekends, but the steady flow of takeout orders and packed tables are clear signs that people know where to find good food. The service is efficient despite the rush, and the atmosphere is lively. Already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Mu Lan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came here with my family to try a Taiwanese restaurant while visiting Boston. My son loved the braised pork dish. All the dishes tasted good to me. My husband had a higher standard, he said it was ok and that he wouldn't come back. My son and I would come back. The waiter was very attentive to us, great service. The restaurant was pretty crowded when we left. Nice atmosphere. read more

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Taiwanese food in Cambridge! I only found this spot because it was recommended by a few friends who grew up in Taiwan (if that tells you anything). Really good spot for family style and/or a casual, special occasion and their seating can easily take large groups. Most dishes are made to be shared, and ordering one per person is usually more than enough. Atmosphere is casual; aesthetic is white table cloths and round tables w/ lazy Susans type beat. It's tucked away in the Cambridge suburbs, so it can be a little bit of a trip if coming from the city - but it's worth it. The place usually gets packed if you try to go at an average dinner time, but service is relatively fast once you're seated. Some dishes I really enjoy: the Mu Lan Fish (fish is cooked tender, and swims in a really yummy sauce with a little bit of spicy), Scallion Pancake with Beef (one of my favorite items to order if a place offers it; they give a generous portion of beef here), the Eggplant with Basil (can never go wrong with this one, the eggplant is so soft and saucy), and the Homestyle Chicken (it's one of their cold appetizers, the chicken is very simply-prepared, tender, and not too gamey, and comes quick). read more

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You know what I always thought? This city could use a worse Dumpling House. (I know, it's Taiwanese, but it's Yelp, if you didn't come here for ignorance, what did you come here for?) I'll admit, maybe I don't know what to get, but I got some of the typical dishes I've got at the *many* quality places around the city and what came out was stuff I'd get for takeout at 2am in the Jersey suburbs. It was not a pleasant reminiscence. The only spice in the spicy eggplant was the spice of disappointment. The dumplings absolutely came apart with the slightest jostle from my errant chopsticks. It was like a comedy of errors, except usually comedy shows don't cost $70 holy moly. I'm kinda bummed - I really wanted to try this place for a while. And now I really wish it had remained theoretical. As they say, never meet your heroes. Or something. read more

Ordered takeout. Food was ready in 10 minutes. Super fast - House duck: I ordered the half duck and was disappointed. The parts were given were full of fat and some of them were not edible - I had to throw those away - squash with yam: pretty bland flavor read more

Mu Lan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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One of the first meals I had when moving to Cambridge, followed by several more to mark special landmarks in my time here. Quite the staple in the neighborhood, and a bustling Thursday thru Sunday dinner spot. It's one of the few places in the area that has mushu, my admitted American Chinese guilty pleasure. The portions for all their other dishes are huge as well. They do have a small parking lot which is regularly full but I've never had a problem finding street parking on the same block. read more

Love the smoked duck here and the fried rice. Really solid authentic Taiwanese restaurant. Would recommend coming here with a large group and then eating family style. They cook the food relatively fast and have good service. read more

Mu Lan - 12. Smoked Duck Taiwanese Style - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A large group of us (8 people) got lunch on a Friday and were able to get a table after making a reservation 2 weeks in advance. The place was quite crowded, so it was a good thing we had the reservation. Everyone ordered a dish, and everything was shared, and we still had 3 containers of leftovers. As some of the people in our group were vegan, we tried several vegetable dishes including: the bean curd/bamboo shoots (a favorite although pricey at $24), the basil eggplant (my personal favorite; although it's labeled spicy on the menu, it was not spicy), snow peas for greens, and bean curd with mustard greens. We also got the scallion pancakes which came with an amazing sauce! For meat, people tried the fish filet, stewed pork, and a beef dish which seemed all pretty well-liked although I can't comment on details since I didn't try those dishes. Service wasn't perfect given the busy lunch time rush, and our waitress forgot the drinks and 2 dishes that we ordered but brought most of them quickly after we reminded her. They never brought out one of the dishes we ordered to-go even after the check was paid. Thankfully they were able to deliver it to us since we live close. The initial receipt was also inaccurate, including something we didn't order, and we had to get the check revised. The total for 8 people came out to be $250 (we didn't get any alcohol) excluding an automatic service fee for larger groups. I imagine the price would be considerably higher including fees and more drinks. Overall, come here to enjoy some delicious authentic Taiwanese food with generous portions which reflect in the price, and be mindful the restaurant can get very busy which can affect the quality of service. read more

salt and pepper pork chops was great, fish also tender, eggplant was yummy but not the best. overall good portions read more

Mu Lan - 91. Salt and Pepper Pork Chop - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Came as a party of two on a Friday afternoon and was really surprised to come into a full house. We were able to snag a seat without wait and ordered a hot pot and house pork to share. Food came out in like 20 mins so it did take some time to prepare. The hot pot is raved about and with good reason - it was flavorful yet light, but had this unique signature sour taste that isn't as strong as a pickle-like tingle per se, but does make the taste bud go into 'explore' mode. The house pork was also wonderfully cooked and served with string bean. The restaurant, food, and ambiance is really a 4-star from me, but I accidentally left my credit card after paying and our waiter ran down the street with it once he found it. +1 star for that effort - its very appreciated instead of them just holding my card and waiting for me to call back the restaurant once I've realized. tldr; authentic Taiwanese spot, a must go if you're trying to get your fix in. read more

Mu Lan - 41. House Special Pork Chop on Rice Platter - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Came here on a Monday night and there was no wait for a table for two. Table immediately had a pot of Oolong tea ready for us. We ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings and pupu platter. I was impressed the dough skin for the dumplings were obviously handmade. The skin was thin with just the right amount of chew and the contents were flavorful. Recommend the dumplings! The pupu platter is a set of assorted fried items. The items were good but we realized it was a bit too heavy for two people to finish. I don't recommend this platter unless you have a bigger group to share with. Although it's only two pieces of each type of fried item, the flavor from one fried item to another was not different enough for me to enjoy eating one of everything. Service was typical service for a traditional Chinese restaurant. They will be immediately helped with whatever you ask for but without a smile. Busy, loud, casual atmosphere filled with chatter of the dining groups. Good for families. read more

Super crowded at lunch. Mostly Asian diners-very good sign. Food and restaurant were delicious, fast, and efficient. Ordered a cup of soup and the salt and pepper pork chop lunch special and they were delicious. So many of the dishes looked great. Would definitely want to go back and try other dishes next time I'm here. read more

Came with a larger party of 7 for a team dinner - we called ahead for reservations, so there was a round table set aside for us; but around 6pm on Sunday, there were still a decent number of smaller tables/booths available. We ordered a lot (!) of food, pictured, but I will just detail some of the highlights. For appetisers we loved the homestyle spiced chicken and the spiced beef. I really liked how the natural flavour of the chicken was brought out by the light seasoning, and similarly the beef was so nicely cooked with a rich aroma. The chicken with string beans were a particular treat - string beans were nicely crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. I don't know what the brown sauce is in the dish name but that was Quite good, too. Other than that, other high points included the Mulan fish (which was acceptably spicy, but not too much) and beef with leek wrapped in pancakes (warning: includes cilantro). Price was a tad high but nothing too surprising nowadays. I think overall I had a great meal here and I'd love to come again to try some of there other dishes (especially for lunch specials!) read more

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I didn't realize that Mu Lan was so close to my apartment until I was randomly looking for a place to get lunch one day. It's in a pretty nondescript building (good sign), and when I walked in, I noticed that there was a mix of people speaking English and Mandarin (also a good sign). I had a little corner table by the window, which gave me a nice vantage point from which to see all the people mill in and out of the restaurant. It is obviously popular. I ordered the Hunan beef, which was very good and reminded me of my time in Taiwan a few years back. The table came by default with a pot of tea (delicious) that I finished entirely. Every drop LOL. It is really an amazing deal at $13 for the beef lunch special. I'll be back! read more

Mu Lan - Hunan Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came here on a Tuesday after work for a dinner and we were seated pretty quickly. The food we ordered also came out super fast - before most of our group even got there! Definitely efficient service and quick turnaround. The food was all very delicious, but a little pricy for the portion. Nonetheless, everything was really well done and I would order each plate again without hesitation. We shared five dishes for five people and it was enough to leave us pretty satisfied. I loved the eggplant and fish dish the most while the greens were a solid Vveggie and the pork was spicy while delicious. The rice balanced out the meal, albeit it was a little basic and we could've done with just white rice honestly. The place was packed by the time we were wrapping up and the staff handed us our check before us asking for it, signaling they wanted us to leave. This place is your typical Chinese restaurant with delicious food and standoffish staff who don't seem very friendly but get the job done. I've been here with my parents in the past and they enjoy its authenticity as well - solid place for Chinese food! read more

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Never disappoint when coming here. It is a hike from Metro West area and the parking is not always ideal. But they do have very good dishes with their own distinctive flavors ( unlike a lot of Chinese restaurants- same flavor with different meat or veggie, yuck!) I wish they can open branches further west of Massachusetts; before that happens, guess I need to arrange trips when craving hits. read more

We went on Xmas day, much appreciated for opening with amazing service, they were super busy but they still checked on us several times. Extremely friendly and polite manner, I will say this is the best manner I ever encountered. It makes the food even more delicious! Inside decor is very nice, we got lucky to sat in a room my kids were so happy, husband was amazed. Very clean floor. The food is very good price with great portions and temperature. If you looking for heavy strong taste, well they are not, just right amount and I don't taste much MSG, if u feel u are in desire of a soda after eating, it normally means they added a lot of MSG. The best must order is their smoky duck, super favorable, smoky and fresh juicy!!! I will tell all my friends and family and absolutely will go many more times. BTW, I was highly recommended by a coworker and my first time there. read more

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Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant has some of the best Asian food I've ever eaten. We were seated quickly in their busy (but not loud or noisy) dining room, which was nicely decorated. Service was also prompt and attentive. My husband ordered the house duck, which was fabulous - juicy and so beautifully seasoned. I had the smoked pork with leeks, which was really delicious. We both had enough leftovers to have with breakfast at our Airbnb. If you're in Cambridge, be sure to eat at Mu Lan. read more

Been hearing about this place from Chinese friends and finally tried it - food was good, and the amount was generous. They have pretty big menu. We tried various things from different sections. Seems hard to go wrong with anything, particularly if it's flagged as recommended. Loved the leek pancake. The whole fish and the salt and pepper chicken were very nice too. The dining environment is good. Bright and clean. They also have private dining rooms for groups. read more

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Great choice for a family meal and big parties. Plenty of seating and many options to choose from. The cold appetizer of Smoked Duck was my favorite--we ordered half to try before realizing we could've been happy with the full size. The smoky and savory flavors are delicious! I also recommend the eggplant and basil. It comes out piping hot but it's very tasty. The fish fillet was good as well. Will try the shredded pork with dry bean curd next time--one of my favorite Taiwanese dishes. They also have a lunch special menu and Chinese banquet menu as well. read more

Mu Lan - Smoked, cold duck (half order) - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I've been to Mu Lan a bunch of times since my initial review. I can't say enough great things! It's really easy to order online through their website (I used to live around the corner, so my roommates and I would grab takeout here all the time). Everything was always prepared in a timely manner. In terms of food, they've got tons of great options. There's something for everyone - they have some more Americanized options like lo mein and fried rice, as well as some more authentic options that are always fun to try. Also plenty of both meat and veggie options, so it's a great spot for all palates and diets. I've heard rave reviews about the crab rangoons from my friends (I'm not a crab rangoons person in general) but I really enjoy their noodle and rice dishes. Note: I've mostly been here for takeout, but they have a nice dining area as well! Highly recommend! read more

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Overall: Went for lunch with excellent pricing and portion sizes. Service was quick with the food and the decor was recently renovated to give a more modern Chinese restaurant vibe. Eggplant with Hot Chili Sauce (Yuxiang QieZi) - comes out fragrant and once you take a bite you're quickly reminded of home cooking. The eggplant is steamed tenderly and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet savory and a bit spicy. The rice is well cooked and the portions were generous. This dish came out to $11 overall which in this covid inflated period is a pretty good deal. read more

Mu Lan - Eggplant with Hot Garlic Sauce* - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My family came to visit me in Boston over Thanksgiving, and picked out this place for dinner. The environment inside is quite pleasant although a little bit crowded, and the servers are all very friendly. I ordered the steamed mixed vegetables and requested they add tofu, which the staff were happy to accomodate. I also got a side of brown rice. The portion sizes are decent, and overall very nice place to go for a family dinner. read more

Mu Lan - leftover Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Tofu and Brown Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The food was so delicious! Came in a big group so were able to get a lot and share. I didn't like how the rice didn't come with the dish so that had to be ordered separately. But it was busy but everything came out pretty fast! read more

Mu Lan - Mapo tofu - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Came on a Sunday night at 6pm for dinner and the restaurant was pretty empty and found parking in the small lot out front. By the time we left, the restaurant was full and the parking lot was full, with people parking on the streets. The food was solid; we thoroughly enjoyed every dish and the portions were huge. We ordered 4 dishes for 2 people - way too many and had leftovers for multiple days. We ordered the following: Garlic eggplant - eggplant was cooked well but dish didn't feel as flavorful as I've had at other places Fish & preserved veggies soup - Super soft fish filets and lots of veggies in a warm and comforting soup Crispy chicken with chili sauce - crunchy chicken that was pretty juicy with a nice kick to it Beef with Leek Wrapped in Pancake - lots of beef wrapped in the pancake and very juicy flavors; the pancake itself could have been crispier but we still really enjoyed this dish. It was pricier than many other Chinese restaurants that have beef scallion pancakes but a much larger dish with more beef in it Service was efficient and prices were reasonable given portion sizes Looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes! read more

I really liked this restaurant. I think the food is really good and the quality of the food is good too. We ordered the mapa tofu, beef scallion, popcorn pork, fried rice, and stir fry noodle. They were all good portion and was enough to share for 5people. The portions were good and the price was not too pricy. I recommend coming in a big group since it is spacious and share different food. There were unique dishes that I want to try next time. Also the food came out really quickly so it's also good to come to grab a quick meal. I would definitely come back in the future and try different food on their menu read more

Mu Lan - Popcorn pork 109. Sliced Beef with Scallion - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Mu Lan is my new stop for authentic Chinese-Taiwanese cuisine! It's conveniently located next to MIT tucked away with its own parking lot! My girlfriend and I stopped in around 6 PM on a Friday night, and we were so lucky to get the open table. It gets busy for a reason! Mu Lan is a local favorite, and recommended to me by a friend who immigrated here from China. As we sat down, we were greeted with hot tea and pickled veggies. The menu is quite extensive, so tried our best to try their known dishes. We opted to order the pork chop with rice （排骨饭）, Mu Lan fish, and West Lake Soup. We were blown away by the pork chop rice and devoured it minutes within it being placed our table. The fried pork chop tasted like the ones my grand pa used to make when I visited China. The Mu Lan fish packs a spicy punch, and it worked very well with the extra rice they gave us. The West Lake Soup came in a massive bowl enough to feed 5-6 people, which was great because we packed up the remaining soup and had it for lunch the next day. Very pleased with Mu Lan!!! Come check them out when you're in the area. read more

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Excellent service and super fresh authentic food . No other Americans in sight which tells you something about the authenticity. Lots of food, served up fast. Love it here. read more

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Pretty good food. Always get a table in less than 30 minutes wait though most of the time we came with a big party. I like their Eggplant with basil and Mulan fish! read more

I wouldn't say their spicy menu items are actually spicy but I love the quality of their food. I ordered the minced pork over rice ($4.25), mala chicken ($12.95), and garlic eggplant ($11.95). The minced pork over rice could be a meal on its own or perfectly split between two people as a side. It comes with a very flavorful stewed egg and the sauce from the pork soaks into every grain of rice. For $4.25 this is an awesome deal! The garlic eggplant came with a much bigger portion than I expected! It was oily but mostly due to the chili oil. I liked how the eggplant wasn't too sweet, as some places make their eggplant very sweet. The garlic flavor was pretty light. The eggplant was cut into big chunks and was very fresh. The mala chicken also came in a huge portion. The chicken was super tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the jalapenos. I would definitely order this dish again. A lot of restaurants make their food very salty but the dishes here didn't feel that way. Everything had a lot of flavor but I didn't need to reach for the cup of tea every few bites. I wish they had more Taiwanese small plates on their menu (they do have a nice selection of appetizers though), but their menu has a pretty big selection regardless. I'll definitely eat here again when I'm craving this type of food. read more

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This place is legit hands down the best Asian restaurant, honestly probably better than Chicago. The food is super delicious and the portions are huge for the price. They're always super busy, so we try to go early for dinner. I love their mu lan fish dish because it's super spicy and yummy! Instead of getting steamed rice, we just order fried rice because it comes out to be about the same price. I legit come here every time I visit Boston because it's so good. I think my friends goes like every week since they live in Boston. I believe there is another location, but apparently this is the authentic/original one. People need to come here regardless if they're local or just visiting Boston. Words cannot justify how good this place is without trying it. read more