This restaurant has EXCELLENT Sichuan food. We got the ma-po tofu, lotus fries, signature Dan Dan noodles, pork dumplings, and osmanthus honey sponge cake, and I've been thinking about all of them ever since! Our drinks (I got the Oishii) were all wonderful too. The ma-po tofu had the delicious mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn throughout. The signature Dan Dan noodles were flavorful and multilayered. The lotus fries had a garlic powder and a little sweet touch to them, and stayed perfectly crispy for the entirety of our meal. The pork dumplings were fluffy and satiating. The sponge cake was a little lacking in flavor but we appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. This place gets packed even on weekdays, so keep that in mind - it did get a little hectic and hot inside because of how busy it was. Service was still lovely despite how busy it was. This is definitely a place worth returning to. I'd like to return with an even bigger group so we can try more things! read more

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Girls night out at Noah's Kitchen!! Definitely make a reservation this place gets packed--luckily we had one! Expect to be in close proximity to other tables too, not a large restaurant and very crowded. Noahs Kitchen offers elevated Sichuan cuisine. Definitely recommend coming here with a group of people and sharing dishes. We started with cocktails which were very good, and they have cool mocktails too. Everything our table ordered was delicious. We started with the lotus root fries which were delicious and a generous portion. I loved the flavors and perfect crunch with each bite. Then we had our main entrees, the pork bao, mapo tofu, and the dan dan noodle. We also ordered enoki mushrooms but they forgot to bring it to our table--unfortunately we only noticed after we left and had already paid for it. We ended with the honey steamed sponge cake which was nice! Not what I was expecting but I liked it. There were 4 of us and the plates were sized enough to share. I will say maybe we could've ordered one more dish to really fill us up but I think we all left happy! Definitely recommend! What we ordered: --Chengdu Braised Pork Bao --Sautéed Salt Yolk Lotus Root --Traditional Mapo Tofu --Teppanyaki-Style Foil-Baked Enoki Mushrooms with Golden Garlic --Signature Dan Dan Noodle --Osmanthus Honey Steamed Chinese Sponge Cake read more

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Came here for a girl's night on a Tuesday and it was surprisingly packed, which also made it very warm inside. This place was busy so it took us a while to get someone to place our order, and unfortunately one of our dishes never made it to us. Of the food we ordered, everything tasted delicious. We ordered the salted yolk lotus root, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and pork buns. While all the dishes were flavorful with a nice blend of umami and spice, my favorites were the dan dan noodles and the lotus root. The lotus root had a nice crisp texture that made it easy to snack through as an appetizer. The dan dan noodles were the perfect entree with the tofu and pork buns. We also ordered the honey steamed spongecake. I think this depends more on audience as some of our group loved it while others were fine after one piece. Either way, it felt like a nice unique dessert to round out our night. read more

Noah's Kitchen - Steamed honey cake - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Tasty, flavorful dishes here and portions are quite large. Two dessert options that are also good. And service was great! read more

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We came here for a gathering with friends. A few of them had been here before, but it was our first time. We arrived around 6 PM on a Saturday and it was pretty busy, but having a reservation allowed us to skip the wait. The restaurant is fairly small, but the service was decent. The food came out hot and fresh, but taste-wise, it was just okay. We recently moved from Seattle and had pretty high expectations for the food scene in Boston, so this one was a little disappointing. For the price, the portions felt pretty small and the overall value just wasn't there for us. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. Probably won't be back. read more

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Came here with a large party. I believe it was their lunch hour when we went but they accommodated us! The waitress was very sweet and the place was very clean. The food was solid. My friends got the dandan noodle they reported it was more spicy than they can handle. We also really liked their spring rolls really nice and crunchy read more

Noah's Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Guest spot for Sichuan cuisine. The place is pretty open despite being small. It feels cozy but also not crowded. Seems there is often a wait but the vestibule to wait within is only enough for maybe 4 people. I suggest going when the weather is nice so can wait outside if you need. Food is really good. The menu is huge. There are so many choices. I'm admittedly not an expert on the cuisine but it seemed pretty authentic and chatting with some of the other patrons, they seemed to agree it was a taste of home. Street parking. Maybe a wait. The food is good. read more

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The food here is excellent!! Everything we got was very yummy. We ordered: - twice cooked pork (has more oil but very tasty) - fish with chili (comes with lots of vermicelli at the bottom) - garlic pea shoots - beef appetizer - cumin lamb Would want to go back and try more! The service is great too. read more

Noah's Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The food was good. We got two dishes: Stir-Fry Chicken with Garlic & Black Bean Sauce and the Grilled Sea Bass in a Fiery Broth. We asked the fiery broth to be mild and they obliged, phew. The sea bass was fresh and the broth was very flavorful. The chicken was crispy and the fermented black bean gave it that extra umami taste. Both dishes were really good. We also ordered a side of rice which helped temper the saltiness of the two dishes. Service was great other than the part when we first walked in. We were just told "30 mins" with no other explanation. Then when we were just standing there (and there isn't a heated waiting area), we were told to leave and come back in 30 mins for a table which we did. I'm pretty sure by the time we returned someone else had been given a table before us! But we at least got a table after 30 mins. All this to say, you may have to wait on a weekend afternoon for lunch. read more

Noah's Kitchen - Stir-Fry Chicken with Garlic & Black Bean Sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I was visiting from nyc and was surprise about how good the food was! We ordered: -Australian cumin lamb -boiled whole fish -garlic pea leaves -sizzling eggplant with bonito flakes Everything was so so good and tasty. The menu is also very extensive with lots of choices under each category. So whether you're craving vegetables, seafood, or meat, they got you covered. Service was quick and food comes out fast too. read more

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Excellent food, BEST Chinese in Boston Area. Excellent service. My favorite restaurang. Malte E. read more

Wow don't know how we had just recently tried this spot. Owner is great, servers are all nice and quick. Our food came out quickly, super hot and cooked perfectly. My favorite dish was the sweet and sour fish fillet. Perfectly light and crispy, sauce is so good. Slap that on some white rice and I'm good for the entire day! Eggplant was soft and cooked perfectly! The lady enjoyed her veggie haha (not my jam) The beef dish was a lighter dish, no heavy sauces or over saturation of anything other than clean flavor. Not spicy, felt like something your friends folks would chef up. Have been back a couple times already! And need more of that fish soon read more

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What a lovely place. We sort of went here on a whim because the photos looked nice and no televisions. We hate televisions in restaurants. Started with the cold noodle appetizer and also ordered sweet and sour shrimp and the pork belly. Everything came out fast and the perfect temperature. We split the cold noodles as a side to each of our entrees. All was bursting with flavor and perfectly balanced. I had a machi martini which was lovely and kinda strong, but that's ok. The menu is wide and varied. Note some items are rather expensive. We stayed with the basics. Our server was attentive and really just lovely. Highly recommended. Also, it's in a lovely neighborhood. Go there. Then go again. read more

TLDR: Authentic Szechuan style food with a well-earned following. Some dishes are more worth it than others. I'll preface by saying I walked in sans reservation as a party of two on a busy night and they only had outdoor seating. We sat down before sundown but the sun quickly set and it was super chilly. One of the waitresses was kind and offered to bring us some hot water in a tea kettle to warm us up. As for food, I think the vegetarian and chicken dishes are priced pretty reasonably here. I think the fish and pork dish average is more expensive than what I'm used to seeing at a Szechuan style place. It could be that there's a lot more labor or more cult following of certain dishes, but I adjusted the dishes I got accordingly. - Mapo tofu: yummy silky tofu and appropriately spiced. Emphasis on the latter. A good portion! - Kung pao chicken: surprisingly my favorite dish. I usually am not astounded by chicken but this was perfectly savory with a hit of sweetness and spice. The portion size on this was also generous. - Dan Dan noodles: these were good but not outstanding I think. It's a bit of an overwhelming amount of the same taste but I think that's true of the dish and not the restaurant specifically. I'd order this if you had a bigger party and could split it more but for two people it might be too hefty. read more

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Never fail to enjoy the chicken and clam!!! The service was great, provided by smart and friendly people. The environment is clean and cozy. Love this place. read more

Noah's Kitchen - Chicken and Clam (Bone-in) ( - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Was a regular here for over two years. Recently, have been frustrated with the lack of common sense and/or organization by the management--whenever we call to ask for seats, they're never seem to be able to come up with even a common estimate -- told us that we have to come in to figure that out. When coming in, we're still subjected to waiting with them not knowing an estimate. Common sense can go a long way. Different point. Also, whenever you arrive before their cut off time, it is obvious they are upset and have to look at the watch to ascertain whether they would take you or not--perhaps a clear protocol on their part can go a long way and not make customers feel unwelcome. Never again. read more

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If you like Sichuan-style Chinese food, Noah's Kitchen is worth the visit! OMG, simply just delicious! I go to Brookline a little too often but I can't help it because most of the restaurants in this area tend to be an absolute hit. The food here is too good. They have been on my list to try for a while now and I'm so glad we decided to come here for dinner. We arrived without making any reservations before hand & the wait for two people was ~5 minutes, not bad at all. It seems like the wait is never too long for most parties because the staff is very efficient! Here is what we ordered: -Fish Filet with House Fermented Mustard Green -Sweet & Sour Fish Filet -Sweet & Sour Eggplant Strip Casserole -2 white rice We honestly wanted to order more lol but glad our server stopped us from more dishes because the portions were actually HUGE! The sweet & sour fish was our favorite. Usually I'm not a fried food person but this was lightly fried and fish was cooked perfectly. We were able to finish this dish and took the rest home for leftovers. I also liked that for the rice, they added some furikake to it! A little different from the usual plain white rice ;) Overall, very good meal & will for sure be back soon!! And if you aren't a spicy food lover, they have plenty of options on their menu that aren't spicy ;) Great spot for family dinners & to bring kids! read more

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It's a really good restaurant and they have everything figured out well. You can tell because there is generally a line and filled with chatter in mandarin. The menu has a wide range of taste: spicy, sour, and sometimes bland (in a good way) to balance the meal out. Very extensive menu with a wide range of food. It also has such a great drink & cocktail program. The waitstaff is very attentive despite it being really busy. The signature Dan Dan noodles & Fish filet w/ house fermented muster greens is some of our favorite dishes tonight. Get some cocktails with your food because you might want something to drink it down with. read more

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I am rating this 4 stars because of the prices are on higher side and the use of oil. The lunch menu is same as dinner and hence doesnt justify the high prices but i still go there once a week. It is a sichuan cuisine place and very nice interior. The service and food are both good. I have had Ma Po Tofu, cabbage casserole, Cauliflower casserole, ginger chicken, chicken sauteed with green chilies, fish in spicy broth and few other items and all of them have been good . I have always mostly gone for lunch and cannot say anything about dinner service. One other reason for one less star is they do put way too much oil in their than necessary even by sichuan standard. This makes it not only unhealthy to eat but takes away from the good flavors. Even after insisting while ordering it sort of fall on deaf ears as they will still just put that much oil If they limit use of the oil to standard qty it would be great fun to enjoy it without too much worry of it being so unhealthy. read more

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Flavor for the chili oil fish and the special beef dish bold, balanced, and tasted pretty traditional. However, we tried the grass fish which I was personally not a fan of; get the regular fish if you prefer the soft texture of fish rather than a chewy texture between fish and squid. While the food was good and offered a wide selection of variety, you could probably find similar quality restaurants at a slightly lower price read more

Noah's Kitchen - Chili Oil Grass Fish Fillet - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This place is conveniently located near Brookline Village T stop. It's a good place for spicy food and waiters were pretty nice, didn't have any issues walking in the day after Valentine's Day. My favorite was the fish filet with mustard greens, twice cooked pork, and cauliflower. The Dan Dan noodles was also pretty yummy though it's not the traditional kind and is more soupy. read more

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Big hair in food. Would not go back .couldnt finish the rest of the meal. 60$ unfortunately for nothing

Your mapo tofu should have a ground pork option if you want to keep it traditional. I understand the vegan option but...

This was my first time trying Noah's Kitchen on the recommendation of a good friend and I was very pleased with the food and service. The menu is actually quite large, and there were many tasty options to choose from. I usually think if the menu is large, the quality of the food may not be consistently good, but all of the dishes here were great. I personally recommend the eggplant and green beans, tomato dish soup, pork shoulder and fried gluten (you should try it, it's better than it sounds and tastes like meat/tofu!). The service was also good, Rachel was very personable and gave us great food recommendations because she doesn't like spicy. The ambiance was cozy, and the decorations and menus are so cute! I think we came at a good time as well, a late lunch on a weekday, so we had a great experience with timing and parking. The food came out VERY quick, like it felt like less than 5 minutes. Overall we had a lovely time at Noah's, would definitely come back. There was plenty of parking, and leftovers to take home as well. read more

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Probably the worst Chinese food I've had in years. Over-priced. The names of the dishes sound really fancy but actually low quantity food put in huge bowls and plates. Poor value despite the nicely decorated place. Very pushy waitress pushing us to order more multiple times within 10 minutes of sitting down. Would not go back. read more

TLDR: A small Chinese restaurant in Brookline that felt more "upscale" (while still casual) than your average, no-frills Asian establishment. All our dishes either came in a pool of oil or looked like they had been prepared with a lot of oil. That being said, the pickled green fish fillet was one of the best we've ever had. If you come at a busy time, definitely make reservations ahead of time and be prepared to allot time for street parking. ------ FOOD: 1. Pickled Green Fish Fillet (5/5): We frequently dine at a Michelin rated restaurant known for this dish in CA, and even we thought Noah's Kitchen had a superior version. This was a generous serving of fish fillet, glass noodles, and all the typical components of this dish. Flavor was perfectly sour and the fish was super tender. 2. Szechuan Style Beef in Spicy Broth (4.5/5): Super flavorful and extremely tender beef pieces over a bed of napa cabbage. Only reason it's not 5/5 is because it felt like the broth had a little too much oil for my liking. 3. Sauteed Organic Cauliflower (4/5): Surprisingly extremely flavorful and came with a HEAVY amount of deep fried garlic and shallot slices. Those were addicting to eat but they gave way more than most people would realistically eat. 4. Sliced Beef and Beef Tripe with Szechuan Peppercorn (3/5): The classic Szechuan specialty dish. Not bad but was not authentic according to my Asian parents. The beef slices were drowning in a pool of oil, which I've never seen before for this dish. 5. Dan Dan Noodles (2/5): Similarly, why were these noodles swimming in oil? Dan dan noodles are usually dry noodles, not soup noodles, so we were surprised to see this. Also, unfortunately, the sauce itself didn't have a strong flavor so the dish overall was surprisingly bland. Rice was a single serving and was actually pretty good! Plus had some furikake on top which was a nice touch. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Not your typical no-frills Chinese restaurant, which I appreciated! Nicer, cleaner, more modern dining area * Not a very large restaurant and usually has a waitlist for lunch and dinner so would highly recommend making reservations ahead of time * Lots of street parking outside but whether you can find a spot nearby is up to your luck ------ SERVICE: * All of our dishes came out alarmingly fast -- to the point where the only explanation seemed like we got reheated leftovers or pre-papered dishes? * Got some attitude from our waiter when we asked for some recommendations (since the menu is huge), but otherwise, service was fine read more

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Delicious!! Imaginative. Great vibe. Awesome food. Yelp requires 85 characters to post this...

The restaurant was smaller than I had imagined but we were seated at a table that was had enough room for our dishes. My friends did most of the ordering so I cannot remember everything we ordered but we had dumplings, cumin lamb, mapo tofu, stir fried beef with pepper and celery, shrimp ball with crispy rice, fish fillet, and cauliflower. We enjoyed all the dishes. The shrimp ball was a little heavy on the sauce, but paired well with the rice cakes. Portions were generous. read more

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Highly recommend ordering family style so you can try more things! Sautéed Eggplant with Long Beans - it was sautéed and seasoned well. The eggplant and long beans were very fresh. Chongqing Spicy Popcorn Chicken (Bone-in) - the chicken pieces were very small so with the bone, there was very little meat. I would probably get boneless next time. It wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be. read more

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Noah's kitchen is a staple and one of our go-to Chinese restaurants in the Boston area. They get quite busy at nighttime but they take reservations. Our favorites are the steamed whole fish with spicy peppercorns and the mixed pea leaves with chickpea broth. The fish is super saucy and flavorful while the chickpea soup is so comforting and hearty. Most recently we also tried the stir fried beef with mushrooms and black pepper sauce which was delicious and loaded with lots of different types of mushrooms. Overall, this a great, quaint spot that's perfect for a quick meal or a night out with a larger group. read more

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Not a lot of seating but food was good. The dandan noodles is the soup variant so if you like the dry variant, don't order that. The flavor of the soup and noodles were good though, although not too spicy. The best dishes I think were the fish with pickled vegetables (not the grass fish one), mapo tofu, and twice cooked pork. Service was decent. read more

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Very solid choice for some quality Chinese food in Boston! Nestled away in Brookline Village, the exterior belies a very enchanting interior with tasteful decor. Think Linsey Lohan's opening scene in the Chinese restaurant Freaky Friday meets your trendy local spot worthy of bringing non-Asian coworkers to. The taste is authentic; I highly recommend the twice cooked pork belly. Waiters are very attentive with bringing you water, checking on you, and even bringing boxes at the end for leftovers. The service is much nicer than you'd expect from places in Chinatown. Prices are a bit higher than your usual spot, but that's to be expected given the cleanliness, ambiance, service quality, and delicious food. Would definitely come here again with a group! Only con is you may have to wait a while, with or without a reservation. Cancelled reservations incur a $100 no-show fee, which, if actually enforced, is outrageously steep in my opinion. read more

Noah's Kitchen - Traditional Mapo Tofu Szechuan Style Fish Fillet in Spicy Broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Went here for lunar new year dinner with friends! We made sure to make a reservation about a week in advance since it gets pretty crowded especially weekend nights. The menu items all seemed really spicy which scared me since I'm not really good with spice, but I decided to be brave and try new things tonight! The food was ABSOLUTELY delicious. Even though it was spicy, I evened it out with their rice and we ordered sautéed salt yolk deep-fried shrimp ball which was so so yummy and not spicy at all! Would definitely recommend the steamed fish as well. It was so soft and flavorful. All of their meat was a perfect soft texture and very easy to chew. Very fast serving us the food as well. Also, the drink menu was hilarious and very cute (I've included a few pictures of it) They had some dragon themed stuff because of new year. Thanks for the great food! read more

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Cute and cozy Chinese dining in Brookline. The flavors were all great however I think execution could've been a bit better. - Their sweet and sour pork ribs were seasoned perfectly BUT it was just overcooked. There were a few pieces that were a bit tough, which was a disappointing considering the flavors were spot on. - Their steamed fish was also bursting with wonderful flavors -- spicy, sour, umami, but once again it was just overdone. - The Tibetan sizzling beef was the star. Super soft, super flavorful, and makes you crave more. I personally recommend eating the dish with rice because I feel that the pita flavor fights the flavor of the beef. The pita is super soft though and the dish is definitely one of the must tries. I gave it a four star because of the flavors and vibes. I'd say it's worth a visit. I would come back, especially to see the consistency of their execution. If I get more over cooked food, you'll see another review from me! read more

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A great spot to enjoy Chinese food and beautiful decor! We made a reservation for four on a Thursday evening. It was pretty much full so I'd recommend booking a table if you can. There's a variety of table sizes, so if you have a larger group, they might be able to accommodate you. We ordered a large bowl of white rice, eggplant with bonito flakes, traditional kung pao chicken, twice cooked pork belly, and sweet and sour fish filet. My favorites were the eggplant and fish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and filling. I would definitely come back to try out more of their menu! read more

Noah's Kitchen - the dining area of noah's kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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First this is a real Szechuan place. The heat is as real as the flavors. The wait staff was very helpful making recommendations from a pretty extensive menu. We had a fairly hot beef dish as well as a cold chicken dish, a vegetable dish and rice. Service was excellent . The place is nicely furnished but still focused on flavor. Highly recommended read more

每次有朋友来波士顿都首推这家，今天来了又有新菜。味道一如既往的好！This is the first place I recommend whenever friends visit Boston. I came back today and found new dishes on the menu. The taste is as excellent as ever! read more

Food was good. Spicy! Be ready for it! Nice service. French music and French decor was great and interesting for a Chinese restaurant.

One of the best authentic Chinese food we've had ever tried! It was so fresh, very tasty and good portions. The place is very welcoming and clean. Perfect to bring your family here for lunch or dinner. read more

good restaurant in heart of brookline. good food and nice ambiance. inside is very loud so.. be aware. seemed like no acoustic dampening. you can smell the pepper from outside. they dont shy away from spice. orderwd some 4 pepper rated one. it was pleasantly spicy not crazy. my server was nice and was able to explain choices. there was another lady who was taking orders she seemed pretty impatient. and told us we can only order once. we ended up doing that but never had that kind of restriction before.. food came out pretty quick and was flavorful. the price was kinda high but i guess that's brookline price. most dishes in 30-40 range plus big bowl of rice was $12. unlike other chinese reataurant they served medium grain rice which was different and nice as well. read more