Love the food here! This place is near my work office so its always a treat to come here when I do show up in the office. L15 is one of my faves and a go-to item, house special pork chop over rice. I like it so much because it comes with really taste string beans, a whole egg and some shredded pickled veggies. It all goes together really well. I also ask for their hot oil to make it perfect! The plate is really big and hefty and is sure enough to satiate the hungriest person. With some discipline, this is easily 2 meals. Price is really good for their lunch specials, too. Definitely visit Mulan if you're around the area. They have a really good menu. I've been going there for many years and always had a good experience. Grab a free guava candy on the way out! Sometimes they'll offer a cash discount, as well. read more

Mu Lan - L15 - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Loved our visit here. It's in a great location in Cambrdige and walkable to The Garment District and MIT. There was a great variety of lunch specials and were all reasonably priced ($10.95-12.95). The prices make it a great place to stop by for some quick lunch with friends and I wouldn't be surprised if this was a good dinner spot too. Ordering was a little confusing since there was a qr code for online ordering but someone came up to us to take our order so I guess they are patient and let you take your time. We ordered a few things which all came out very fast. Scallion Pancakes: a simple, classic appetizer that you can't go wrong with. It was crispy on the outside and a little flaky throughout. Dipping sauce was light and not too overbearing but it still adds a bit of sweetness and soy flavor to each bite. Bean Curd in Brown Sauce: delicious all around. Sauce was savory and went well with white rice. The bean curds were light and soft and paired with the mushrooms, added a nice texture to every bite. Eggplants with Spicy Garlic Sauce: another great lunch meal with a suace that pairs well with white rice. The sauce was very flavorful and the eggplants were cooked nicely; it was not too mushy nor too tough. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop: some of the best salt and pepper pork chops I've had. They were made fresh and hot and each piece was juicy and had the right amount of fatiness to it that just melted in your mouth. So delicious! Overall, a great experience and a tasty lunch. We are thoroughly satisfied. Great pricing and big portion sizes so be prepared to take some home with you. Absolutely recommend this place! read more

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This is was my first time trying Taiwanese food and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The service was really good. My favorite was the fish and egg fried rice. I can't wait to come back and try new things on the menu! read more

Mu Lan - 66. Fish Fillet in Spicy Bean Sauce, 59. Egg Fried Rice, 2. Scallion Pancakes, - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of my Taiwanese friends recommended this place, and this place was awesome! It feels like very authentic Taiwanese food. Very delicious and the portions are so big too! And the food came out very fast. We had Mu Lan fish, Salt & Pepper Pork, Watercress, and Moo Shi Pork. We liked everything, especially Mu Lan Fish, Sal & Pepper Pork and Watercress. I would highly recommend this place!! read more

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Mu Lan is my go-to restaurant when I'm craving some tasty Taiwanese food! Some of my favorites are listed below: -rice cake with pork (sooo chewy) -pork and leek dumplings -smoked duck -Taiwanese bean curd with pork (perfectly saucy) The restaurant gets quite busy (pre-COVID) so its important to go as early as possible or during an off time. Their parking lot really only fits a few cars, so the rest is street parking if there isn't anything open. The size of the restaurant is quite large, with two banquet rooms! 5/5 stars :) read more

Great food. Decent service. Would definitely come back again. See pictures for recommendations. Great to try this place out. read more

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Outstanding Taiwanese food and friendly, efficient table service. We started with the onion pancakes which were crispy, filled with multiple layers and not greasy. We moved onto the pork and cabbage dumplings which were steamed and accompanied by a light soy based dipping sauce. They were plump and well seasoned. The stir fried rice with pork included soft rice cakes with tender pork and a blend of vegetables. Finally, our favorite dish was the Taiwanese fried rice with ginger green onions and egg, which was flavorful and included a contrast of textures and the right amount of saltiness. Definitely will be eating here again to try all of their dumpling choices as well as other specialties. read more

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Always enjoy coming to Mulan. We got the smoked duck, eggplant, fish soup with preserved mustard greens, rice cakes with pork and the mapo dofu. The smoked duck was extremely juicy and tender. It wasn't served hot but I'm not sure if it's normally supposed to be. 10/10 would order it again. Of the dishes we ordered, this dish stood out. The restaurant is normally pretty busy so call ahead and make a reservation. There's a few private rooms off to the side if you have a larger group! read more

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Amazing lunch deals with super flavorful dishes and large portions! When I ordered by phone, the dishes were ready within 15 minutes. The hunan style bean curd with pork is wonderfully saucy and filled with pork, bean curd, mushrooms and leeks. The fish fillet with spicy bean sauce isn't spicy at all and is flaky and tender. The shredded pork with baby bamboo is delightfully smoky and a little greasy, paring perfectly with rice. I will definitely be coming back to try their other items! read more

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Grabbed takeout from here and it really hit the spot- was so good! I've been looking for a time to go back so I can try more of their menu. Serving sizes are generous. Prices reasonable. Authentic and has even gotten the vote of friends from Taiwan. I love that they have a traditional menu. I've tried: + Hot & Sour Soup + Mu Lan Fish + House Special Pork Chop on Rice Platter read more

4.5/5 The food here is so good!! We ordered the lamb with scallion, the pineapple shrimp, and the basil with eggplant. Everything was delicious and I would definitely recommend this place. Knocked off half a star because I think the prices could be a little cheaper even with the large portions (the pineapple shrimp was $30+ and the lamb was $20+) read more

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I really liked this place. One of the busiest restaurants in Boston, for a reason. It serves up totally legit Taiwanese food in clean and classy Asian venue. It's got a noisy electric vibe which is fun but maybe not the best choice for a quiet romantic date. LOL This is a good choice for a party of 8 - 10 people because you can reserve on of their big tables. We had to wait a half hour or so for a table at dinnertime so walked a couple of blocks to Lamplighter Brewing. By the time the IPA was finished our table was ready and they gave us a call. My phone ran out of battery so unfortunately no pics. Here is how the scoring went: Ginger scallion lobster (1 pounder) $22.95: this was a fabulous rendition of a Cantonese classic. You get a choice of different sauces but the ginger scallion is a perfect complement to the sweetness of the lobster. 5/5 Pork and shrimp dumpling $8.95: these steamed dumplings were pretty good. 4/5 Pan Fried Dumpling $9.95: AKA "pot stickers": these were pretty good also. 4/5 Taiwanese pan fried noodle with pork $10.95: this dish was a little bland and greasy, just OK. 3/5 Home style chicken (half) $10.95: AKA Soy Sauce Chicken (see yow guy). Another Cantonese classic which was prepared OK but the half order was a bit of a mess with regard to plating and looked like less than a half of a full order. If you get this dish, get the full order. It's a good leftover. 3.5/5 Mu Lan Fish $19.95: one of their signature dishes which most customers seem to order. It is SMOKING HOT!!!!! Seriously, even for Sriracha junkies it is hot. Next time I will ask them to make it a lit a little less spicy. 4/5 The service is pretty good for a Chinese venue* and I even got a smile from some of the staff. So rare. Ha ah * Please don't send the PC police after me, I grew up in a Cantonese Restaurant. LOL This place is crazy busy but one of the best choices for Chinese food in Boston. Get 8 friends, book reservations and you are good to go. It's great for big parties because you get to taste more dishes. Check it out. read more

Mu Lan - What a spread! - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing food! All dishes are shareable. Highly recommend! Highly recommend the dumplings appetizer!

I went to Mu Lan with a group of 5 so we were able to try a lot of dishes. We selected from the recommended dishes. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes but am not sold on all of their flavors. Crispy chicken in chili garlic sauce: get this! It's a lot of chicken and it's definitely crunchy. I prefer the flavor of Chongqing dry chili chicken from other restaurants, but it's hard to beat the chicken to pepper ratio in this dish. Pork with bamboo shoots: This is a big mound of pork and bamboo! The pork is tender and the bamboo is plentiful. There was a weird sour taste that I think came from the bamboo. The first few bites were really good (A+ texture) but the sourness got to me after a bit. Shrimp with bean curd: the bean curd sheets are extremely smooth and hot and delicious. The sauce is a pretty typical white sauce and pairs well with the dish. I think this dish should be called bean curd with shrimp because there was not much shrimp (especially considering the price). Luckily I love tofu sheets so I still enjoyed this. Taiwanese pan fried noodles with pork: Unremarkable, tastes like chow mein. Eggplant with basil: The eggplant was a bit too soft for me and it was sweet with no spice despite having the pepper symbol next to it. Definitely my least favorite of the 5. Overall I really liked the crispy chicken and enjoyed trying their offerings. As it stands I would go to 5 spices or Dumpling House over Mu Lan but I hope to get to try more of their dishes in the future! The serving sizes were larger than expected and they had a lot of items on the menu. read more

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Shit service and blend dishes. The male waiter with a ponytail has an extreme poor attitude. He gave us receipt when we are still eating. I hope he is having a good life. The owner also try add tips without our consent. read more

Mu Lan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cannot say enough good things about this tiny gem just outside Kendall Square. The menu is a bit pricier than some Asian restaurants, but their chef(s) must be the reason. We ordered some of their Taiwanese specialties -- the spicy chicken with peppers was absolutely amazing! We also ordered their handmade dumplings and some mixed vegetables to share. You know a place is truly great when their preparation of mixed veggies is a showstopper! These were the best, most perfectly cooked veggies with a delicious mild sauce we've ever had at any Asian restaurant - even those ordered in Chinatown over the past several decades. The waitstaff is attentive and works as a team to ensure all diners are never in need. They have a tiny parking lot out front that an handle up to 6 or 7 vehicles - which is rare for this area. All in all, this place rocks! We intend to continue exploring their menu... read more

If there was one word I'd use to describe my first visit here, it would be "wow!" The service was top notch, and food arrived with lightning speed. The only downer was that they were out of crabs that day and I read so many good things about it. Food is very authentic, and I really loved the braised pork with rice. If you're in the area this is a must try. Parking can be a bit of challenge (tiny lot) but there are plenty of street parking nearby. read more

Excellent chinese food at the most reasonable price one can expect. We usually get the Mu Lan fish which is more than enough to serve two and is absolutely delicious! The service is quick and friendly and ambience is nice and clean. Definitely recommend! read more

Mu Lan - 67. Mu Lan Fish - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Decent chinese/Taiwanese cuisine in the Cambridge area. Especially love their chive pockets, delicious! A must try if you've never had it. Leek, eggs, vermicelli in a dough pocket pan fried. The dining area is spacious and clean as well if you decide to dine in. When I was picking my order at around 6pm a week ago, the restaurant was only less than half full, enough room to social distance. read more

Went to this Taiwanese restaurant close to MIT for lunch. They have a lot of vegetarian options and we enjoyed the dishes with Tofu, potato and eggplant along with fried rice. Service was quick and good and a nice ambience. read more

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After a morning of touring MIT, we stopped at this restaurant for lunch. The food was reasonably priced and the dishes that we ordered were delicious with the exception of the pan fried dumplings. You can see from the photo that dumplings were not done well and plated without care. Also, we were disappointed with one of the waitstaff. He didn't fill our water glasses and was quite abrupt in his altitude. read more

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This is one of fav taiwanese restaurants, I have thoroughly enjoyed there preparations. Hunan lamb and spicy fish fillet are my favourite dishes. If you like food that is slightly on the hotter side then this is a must visit place for you since their promise of spicy food with flavor is what they serve ! Make sure to check the spice level on their menu before ordering and do not go for extra spicy dishes if that's not something you want read more

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I have been overlooking this place for 7 years, I walk past here almost daily so one night my fiancé said what do you want for dinner out of the blue I said let's try Mulaun, he was confused but went along that night we ordered the chicken fried rice, hot & sour soup, beef lo mein, and the diced chicken with spicy sauce, day 2 = the very next day fried rice, chicken wings, general Tso chicken and hot & sour soup (the rice was completely different in look and texture) we called they said come back in for a replacement so we went right back, they replaced and yet the rice was a miss again. Needless to say we went back the next day and got the vegetable lo mein and chicken wings again. Typing this I can actually go for some lo mein now. read more

Mu Lan - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Honestly we just stopped by this place spontaneously and wasn't expecting much. We ordered the Mu Lan fish, eggplant with basil, and the house special pork with rice. All orders came out quick, hot, and delicious. The eggplant complemented both the fish and pork very well as it's taste wasn't very overwhelming. As for the pork, I expected it to be dry but it was far from dry. It was moist and flavorful. Overall, a great place to stop by for great food at an affordable price. read more

Mu Lan - Eggplant with Basil Mu Lan Fish* House Special Pork Chop on Rice Platter - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great authentic Chinese food at a convenient location! An easy walk or bike from either Harvard or MIT, Mu Lan fulfills Cambridge's need for traditional Chinese dishes. Favorites include the spicy garlic eggplant and pork and cabbage dumplings. Prices are fair and service is always decent! read more

Super good! one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Boston so far. Everything tastes authentic and the overall environment feels very clean. Fast seating and friendly service. All the food was super good. The smoked duck was tender, juicy, and so flavorful. Eggplant and rice cakes tasted as they should and perfectly flavored. Prices are pretty reasonable, and portions pretty big. read more

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Great flavor. Sufficient quantity. Good value for money. Definitely will come again. read more

Lunchi special is cheap but it is not in good quality. I looks nice but it is not well cooked and I even see some blood in the salt and pepper pork chops. read more

Mu Lan - L5. Salt and Pepper Pork Chop - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Top 3 Chinese food in the whole area. Best pork fried rice for sure. Fast service for sit down or pick up.

Came here for a group dinner at the recommendation of my Taiwanase friend. Great food! Elegant homey decor like a well educated Chinese family home. Fresh ingredients, great attention to detail. Kudos to the chef Typical of Taiwan tastes, dishes are mild. As someone from mainland l, I recognized many delicious flavors and classic recipes of the Chinese south (nanjing, Shanghai cuisine). Enjoyed it! Dishes were all good, next time I'll definitely get bamboo shoots again, and the gourds (si gua) read more

Mu Lan - Bamboo shoots, Stir-fried Pea Pod Stem w. Minced Garlic, gourd, rice cake sautéed with Pork and Preserved Mustard leaves - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Located in a nice part of cambridge, close to the bridge connecting to Boston, Mulan is a taiwanese restaurant that also has another location in Waltham. We went during dinner time, and it was definitely packed and we had to wait around 20 minutes for a seat, so i'd recommend against coming here during rush hour. The parking lot is small, only accommodates a few cars, but there's plenty of paid street side parking. The dishes we ordered were phenomenal, especially the crispy chicken--it was salted perfectly and fried to perfection. The Mulan Fish was also delicately soft but flavorful in the spicy broth. If you're into duck, their duck is a must try. Portion sizes are very reasonable and will definitely come back again. FYI if you bring cash they'll give you a little discount on the final bill read more

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rating: 3.5/5 i've been looking around the boston/cambridge area for a good chinese food spot, and wanted to try out this spot! i thought that the food was pretty good and great for doing family-style, but not really worth the prices. i can't see myself coming back here anytime soon, but i was pretty satisfied with our experience. - atmosphere - the restaurant is pretty big, with a few private rooms and a main dining area. the tables are pretty close to each other though, which makes it difficult to walk around. it's pretty loud when it gets busy, so it's kind of hard to hear your own conversations at times. it's a good spot to take smaller or larger parties, but i'd recommend making a reservation either way. - overall experience - we came on a friday night and had a reservation for 9 people made in advance. when we arrived, we waited for around 10 minutes for them to get our table ready. it took us some time to decide what we wanted to order since the menu has lots of variety to it, but i appreciated how they had shading next to the menu options that were most popular. we waited around 15-20 minutes for our dishes, which was pretty quick considering how busy the restaurant was at the time. don't really have any complaints about the service here and we enjoyed our meal! - recommendations - highly recommend that you must try their mu lan fish and stir fried pea pod stem with minced garlic! 3/10/23 -pork with leek dumpling: this is one of their more popular dumpling menu options, and i personally thought it was just okay. the filling was really good, but i wasn't a big fan of how thick the dumpling skin was. it was still pretty good dipped into the dumpling sauce on the side, but i probably wouldn't get it again. it's a great dish to order for sharing. since an order of dumplings comes with 10 pieces for $12. (3/5) -salted crispy chicken: this is also one of their most popular menu options and one of the favorites from our table. the chicken was super crispy on the outside and had lots of flavor without being too salty. the portion was pretty fair, but we felt like the individual pieces of chicken were just way too small. some pieces just seemed to be fried batter, with barely any chicken inside. i think it was a good dish flavor-wise, but not really worth the $15. (3.5/5) -taiwanese style pan fried noodle with pork: had high expectations for this, but it ended up being quite bland. the dish came with a large portion of noodles, carrots, bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms, and greens. even though it was supposed to have pork, the portion was barely noticeable. although the texture of the noodles was pretty good, i felt like the dish was just overwhelmingly greasy with not enough flavor. even the pork itself didn't seem to taste like much, and i felt like the price of $14 just wasn't really worth it. (2/5) -mu lan fish: this was a crowd favorite at our table, even though it was the most expensive dish ordered. this seafood dish comes with pieces of fish in a spicy sauce, with scallions on top. the fish was cooked just the right amount and held onto the sauce really well. it was definitely quite spicy for me, but most people didn't really seem to have much of a problem with it. the style reminded me of szechuan style fish, and i felt like the portion was pretty fair for $25. (4/5) -eggplant with basil: i'm personally just not the biggest fan of eggplant, so i felt like it was just okay. but, it was cooked perfectly and soaked up the sauce really well. the basil flavor wasn't too overpowering, and it was really enjoyed by my friends. the dish is also supposed to be spicy, but i felt like it was bearable. the portion was pretty fair for $16, but i probably wouldn't get it again. (3.5/5) -stir fried pea pod stem with minced garlic: this dish is a classic and one of my personal favorites! it's just your typical stir fried pea shoots sauteed with garlic; it's so simple yet so good. there was a ton of flavor but the pea stems were just a bit overcooked in my opinion. i also felt like the portion wasn't worth $20, since it was just vegetables. but, i could see myself getting this again if i ever came back. (4/5) read more

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Food is fine. Fair enough for the price. The service is terrible based on the first waiter that treated us. A gentlemen with glasses. Inpatient and rude. Won't be there again. read more

My favorite dish: shredded pork and (baby) bamboo! (It's not canned bamboo!). The dumplings are freshly made, and are excellent.

Amazing food! Get the fish and the eggplants. We were well fed for a table of 10. Will come back again!

Good Food, been there for my birthday a couple of times. Service and workers there are very quick. Usually pretty busy and the ambiance is great. read more

Amazing service and food :) the tables and dining is all clean and waiters bring out food very fast, I highly recommend!

MULAN is one of the best Taiwanese restaurants in Boston. (To be fair, there is not a lot so the bar is not high hahaha) My top three favorite dishes are: + Steamed fish + Veggie dumplings (so GOOD)} + Mulan fish (spicy fish fillet) The people who work there are so sweet! I really enjoyed taking my parents here for graduation (lol). You can also rent out their private rooms for events. This is a nice restaurant for takeout, a wholesome family meal, or when you're looking for some nice traditional food. read more

Very average Chinese/Taiwanese cuisine. Value isn't too bad, you do get 10 dumplings for $12 or $13 but the dumpling skin was too thick with barely any filling or taste. The noodles were pretty decent but nothing special. Perhaps I didn't order the right items such as ones from their more Taiwanese selections. I may come again but there are many other good Asian places to try. read more

Mu Lan - Fried noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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