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

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

Kaojiu I hardly knew thee since I first stopped by in 2023 and seems only fitting to stop by once…read moremore before they officially close down in June :(. Each of the times I remembered were tasty. The ambiance when you arrive is dramatic Chinese music in the background which makes it somewhat difficult to converse with your group. Most recently we arrived with a group of 8 for our 7:30 pm reservation without any issues. All the other tables were full but we noticed the restaurant cleared out after an hour of us being there past the peak hours. They gave us 2 containers of the standalone spicy powder so people could add on as they wanted and the less spice tolerant in our group weren't saddled with the consequences. I tried the following dishes: Lamb & Beef Kebabs - 3 sticks per order I preferred the beef texture and taste over the lamb. BBQ Lamb Ribs - they said this was the only dish that came default spicy but I didn't think it was that spicy. the smoking in the raised wooden container gave it additional flavor. I preferred lamb ribs over the kebabs. Torched Beef - one of the favorites for our table the sauce with it was also super tasty. Big Squid - challenging to cut but they give a lot of pieces and generous portion with a special sauce. Grandma's juicy pork buns - on the small side, topped with black sesame and sauce you can add on the side. it was juicy as advertised. Cucumber salad - refreshing and included peanuts for texture and flavor. Fried tofu - not too memorable but the fried texture was tasty. Bok choy - I enjoyed the sauce spread across this veggie dish. Shiitake & King Oyster Mushroom - these are 2 separate orders but I can't remember which was the skewer and which was on a regular plate. Both were overall tasty. Cauliflower - Another solid veggie option but nothing too memorable if you want to focus mainly on protein. BBQ Bread slice - one of the inauthentic cuisines and it's like French toast Kaoijiu dragon yogurt- I was expecting more dragon fruit flavor so that was a bit disappointing but it still tasted good overall. I am not sure it's worth the $10 dessert price. Overall solid food options and we didn't have any leftovers so it ended up being ~$40-60 per person depending if people also ordered drink/dessert. Worth checking out if you haven't had a chance to before they are gone forever!

I ordered Chinese-style seaweed salad, fried tofu w secret sauce, mini BBQ abalone (5 pcs), and…read morelamb kebabs (3 pcs) - TASTE: 5/5 - wow, truly excellent and hard to pick a favorite dish! Tasty seaweed salad, satisfying abalone w bright green onion, and savory lamb skewers TEXTURE: 5/5 - on point w a light, cold salad that's perfect for warmer weather, perfectly fried tofu, and tender grilled meat PRICE: 4/5 - subtotal came to $55 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - appreciate that plates are on the smaller side, so you can sample more SERVICE: 5/5 - walked in at 12:30pm on a Saturday and only one other party was seated. My waitress was friendly and helped me decide between my options. Food came out 5-20min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - more on the upscale side for a Chinese BBQ restaurant w Chinese music playing, traditional wooden furniture, and art pieces / decor on display. Sad to hear that the owners are moving back to China and that this spot is closing, super glad I stopped in beforehand! PARKING: 4/5 - plenty of metered street spots available at the time on Harvard St

Been here so many times with different groups of folks. Every dish we've ordered has been…read moredelicious, made with care and attention, even during a weekday lunch rush. Very appreciative of the consistent standards and great staff.

Lan Feast is solid - I ordered the Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles with regular noodle thickness…read moreand I have no huge complaints about the taste. The noodles were springy and cooked perfectly, though I probably would like the thick noodles better next time (they have thin, regular, thick, wide, and extra wide sizes). I ordered the non-spicy version, but it can also be ordered as mild, regular, or extra hot. With the non-spicy version, the broth was still very flavorful and meaty. You're able to add cilantro and leeks if you'd like as well, and the soup comes with some sliced thin radish in it. When the bowl arrived, the radish was a little undercooked, but by the end of the meal they had cooked decently in the hot broth. Now while I don't think I could have handled the mild version, I was happy that the tables came equipped with chili oil and vinegar, which I added to a plate and dipped my noodles in for a slight kick. I think this was perfect - since ordering a spicier version would have been too much, but the ability to add my own helped me regulate the strength and added a lot of great flavor to the noodles. The price for a bowl was $16, and that's what makes this a 4 star instead of a 5. Altogether, I was still hungry after finishing the bowl - I would have liked if there were a little more noodles or maybe some veggies included for that price. The meat was also a bit scarce, and it was a little dry as well. Still, the broth and the side of chili oil made it very tasty!

The braised pork bones (Jiang Da Gu) were excellent--tender, flavorful, and definitely the…read morehighlight of the meal. The Di San Xian was also delicious, with great texture and seasoning. However, some dishes were disappointing. The dumplings were just average and didn't stand out. The Guo Bao Rou was much too sour for our taste, and unfortunately we had to send it back.

Been here quite a few times and I feel like this place definitely hits the spot after a long day at…read morework with some of the dishes you can get in this cozy shop. Service was quick, plus you can usually find a spot if you're aiming to grab a bite on a weekday. Only main downside is that it's more or less street parking, but it's not far from the D train. Anyway, I feel like I almost always go for their northeastern sweet and sour pork as it has a solid texture to it: being very juicy and chewy, yet maintaining a nice crispness to each bite - likely from the sticky/glutinous rice flour, which adds a subtle sweetness to it underneath the sweet and tangy sauce around the pork. Would also recommend their deep fried mushrooms, if you're aiming to have a drink with a crunchy snack, as they're quite addictive. Though frankly, I feel that a fair number of their goodies do pair well with a nice drink or two Definitely coming back for more.

This restaurant was a nice change up to traditional sushi, restaurants…read more They have the usual sushi and Chinese options, and a good selection of sakes on offer. The beer and wine selection was quite good.

Went in for lunch with my friend and really enjoyed the food here. I enjoyed the noodle dish I…read moreordered and my friends pepper shrimp dish was also very delicious. They are not cheap with the shrimp, they give really large shrimp that are well seasoned. Fried to perfection. Drinks were cute and tasted good. The service was quick and servers were professional. Hope to go another time during their lunch specia

The food here is excellent!! Everything we got was very yummy…read more 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.

We came here for a gathering with friends. A few of them had been here before, but it was our first…read moretime. 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.

Great experience always! Super fresh food and service. Very friendly if you've never been to hot…read morepot.

This might be my new go to spot for AYCE hotpot during lunch hours…read more My two reasons are, their mala broth is amazing and is actually spicy. Second reason is, the quality of their meat selection is excellent. Literally tastes so fresh and clean. I love that it's thinly sliced, too. Maybe I have a third reason too lol their dumplings, their dumplings (chives or cabbage), are so tasty. It comes out steaming hot in a whole order. Please try! We came here Monday for lunch. The waitress that was there and served us, she is amazing. Super friendly and helpful. We opted for the VIP selection because why not. For $40 a person, it's still not bad for the quality of food you get. I highly recommend it. Just check out my shortrib picture, you'll drool! The only reason I gave this review 4 out of 5 is because, there were not much seafood selection.

Really well done Sichuan food in Allston - I believe Mountain House comes to the Boston area from…read moreNew York originally! A welcomed addition to the neighborhood bringing authentic flavors with an elegant ambiance and kind service. The signature swing pork belly with cucumber is great with an addicting sauce. The grilled beef ribs were a great entree and cut tableside, which was a nice showstopper and came with bao and cucumbers/scallions as if it was peking duck being served. The eggplant dish and string beans are excellent vegetable entrees/sides and pair perfectly with their fluffy white rice. Mapo tofu and the fish soup were fine. One thing of note compared to other Sichuan restaurants in the area, I find Mountain House's food to be much cleaner (for a lack of a better word) and prominently less oily, which I can always appreciate. For some this might mean less flavor, which I could slightly agree to, as I think I do prefer other Sichuan restaurants a bit more, but Mountain House is still a fantastic option

Perhaps it's been too long since I've had good Chinese food, but this is the first time I've found…read moreSichuan cuisine to be this delicious... This is the closest I've had to modern Chinese cuisine in Boston so far. Swing Pork Belly 晾衣白肉: My first time trying Lizhuang pork belly, I'd heard so much about it! The pork belly was sliced ​​very thinly, chilled to perfection, and served with refreshing cucumber slices--not greasy at all. The minced fresh garlic was a bit too spicy for me, but the chili oil was very fragrant, making it very flavorful overall. Yibin Style Ran Noodles 宜賓燃麵: Another first time trying this, how could noodles be so delicious... The alkaline noodles were thin and firm, with a great texture; the flavor was oily, savory, and slightly spicy, with a delightful sweet aftertaste--fragrant but not greasy. The cucumber shreds added to the overall refreshing taste. Green Pepper Mao Xue Wang 青一色毛血旺: My first time trying Maoxuewang with green peppers, and it was surprisingly fresh and clean, with a medicinal aroma. The spiciness was only mild, and it wasn't oily at all. The ingredients were good: the pig's blood and konjac were smooth and chewy, the pork aorta was crisp and springy, the celtuce were crisp, and the eel shreds were chewy and crunchy--a very rich selection. Spicy Frog Lover 舌尖上的蛙跳: Relatively average. It had the classic Sichuan boiling flavor, but the broth was almost like it had been thickened with cornstarch; the frog meat was a bit firm, not tender; and the pickled vegetables were too acidic.

Visited twice during the week of August 3rd. Why twice you ask? Because my kids loved the food so…read moremuch, we had to go here twice in the middle of our vacation. I do not like eating the same place twice during a vacation but the kids insisted. Pork Xiao Long Bao is as advertised. Juicy an moist in the inside, chewy and soft on the outside, kids could not stop eating it. My personal favorite was the House Special Hand Cut Noodles w/ Soup. The broth with the texture of the handout noodles was a match worth eating. The restaurant did do last calls from food 20min before closing time which was a surprise, but we were already done eating by then so did not bother us but do be aware.

I've been to KungFu Kitchen two times now and it's been consistently great. I've ordered the Pork…read moreXiao Long Bao, Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup, Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumber Salad - all were amazing and would order again. The pork and shrimp wonton soup was brought a perfect balance to the flavorful meal and it's broth was super yummy. The cucumber salad was seasoned perfectly and was a nice balance to the otherwise heavy meal. My favorite is probably the pork xiao long bao, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Service was great. Both times we were a party of two and were seated quickly, if not immediately. Food came out very fast. Will 100% be returning.

Came to get some drinks and they delivered!!…read more Very taste and refreshing drinks with a very laidback vibe. Staff is very friendly and accommodating! Definitely will hit this place up again to try some more drinks!

Definitely make a reservation, this place was very lively when we got there for our 6pm saturday…read morereservation. The seating is mostly tables and there were also a few people at the bar who seemed to be waiting for tables. We got the following: peruvian sunkiss, tahini colada, bossa nova, pal viper, bocadillo sour. The peruvian sunkiss was so refreshing. The Tahini colada was non-alcoholic and my friend really enjoyed it. Didn't get to taste the other drinks but everyone at our table enjoyed them! We unfortunately were only there for drinks but I would love to try their food next time because all the dishes looked and smelled so good.