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

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

Considering the low price and the big portions, this is the best American Chinese food in Waltham…read more The pillars of Chinese food (general gau, fried rice, spare ribs, and egg rolls) are all really good. However, the main attraction (crab rangoons) needs some work :(

A friend picked up take-out for three of us earlier this week, we each had our own dish and also…read moreordered the pupu platter which was HUGE. From that I devoured a few chicken fingers and beef teriyaki skewers which were both very good. I ordered the beef w/broccoli, it was really good and there was a lot it (which I finished for lunch the following day). For $14 I had two meals, so it's quite the deal!

The food and service has been far above my expectations, while keeping their prices reasonable. One…read moreof my favorite quick Asian spots for dinner!

I wasn't expecting much. The restaurant sits at 3 stars, and Yelp reviewers can be a bit…read moretrigger-happy with the one-star reviews. Even so, I managed to be disappointed, which takes a special kind of effort. I placed my order at 10:25 PM on a Thursday, ~4 miles from my door. I was shown, not once, but twice before and after checkout, to expect delivery at 10:55. Yasssss. I love a company that commits to a number! Y'all! They did not hit the number. My food arrived at 11:25, a full hour after ordering and 30 minutes past the promise. I received zero updates in between. No text, no email, nothing... Until a delivery driver materialized at the wrong door like it was a surprise party nobody planned. I even called the restaurant around 45 minutes in for a status update, which accomplished exactly as much as you'd guess. I legitimately considered calling my CC company and writing it off and going to bed... but then my khaki and flannel clad knight appeared. Onto the food, because that's still technically part of this transaction. I ordered the "Thai" fried rice and the kung pao chicken. I say "Thai" in quotes because there is nothing remotely Thai about it, It's just oily rice, bulked up with a generous quantity of filler and a few flecks of shredded chicken for plausible deniability. It's fine. It's rice. It exists. The kung pao chicken, meanwhile, is exactly what you'd expect if you've ever had kung pao chicken anywhere, ever. It's competent, though unremarkable, and easily forgettable by the time you've swallowed. Ultimately, I'm somewhat glad I ordered the fried rice as a side, because it turns out none of the entrees come with rice. Without it, I'd have been eating kung pao chicken plain out it's quadrangle delivery vessel, like some kind of feral raccoon. Raw-dogging kung pao chicken is not a bit I ever wanted to write, and yet here we are. One hour, one wrong door, and one rice-adjacent side dish saved me from a very sad, poorly sauced dinner. Maybe it's 3 stars if you dine in? But this was a very generous 2 star for delivery.

Trust me, I didn't expect much when I entered this small establishment. I'm literally slowly making…read moremy way around the "Chinese" spots around the area until I've tried them all. I wasn't expecting anything and definitely not expecting any form of "service" as it *is* a Chinese spot. Yet, she spoke to me. She reached out and conversed in a manner that only this culture could really explain. She wanted to know me and why I was even here in this area. One eyebrow up, I explained. Two eyebrows up, almost an hour later, I still explained. All I knew was that she welcomed me and wanted me to feel home. There was nothing else past that. It's just the culture. It's Chinatown outside Chinatown, and Chinatown outside China (and everything else associated with it). They take the time to purchase produce on behalf of their customers at close to cost price. They take the time to welcome people in. I'm one of them - out of place, out of the element - and she gave me almost an hour of her time. She even apologized for the "yellowness" of my order due to the time it sat there while we conversed BUT I simply told her I'd see her again. Her family welcomed me to Massachusetts. And moments later when I dug in to the food I brought home, I knew home was here. They served up some seriously legit Chinese influenced dishes. BEST PART? The posted menu is only a front. How do I know this? She read me and invited me shortly to the private chat group for the daily cuisine specials directed at those wanting to taste home. There is some legit culinary techniques here. I'd voyage more into it but I'll respect the secrecy of it all. Come with respect, explain a genuine intent to partake, and perhaps, you'd be invited to the ball of a lifetime. I know I am for one awaiting and ready for it. These guys *can* seriously cook.

They seemed more interested in selling produce and eggs to Chinese Patrons then my food order…read more Food has gone downhill and the price has risen a lot. I am finally done with this place.

This is, and has been, our go-to Chinese restaurant for nearly three decades and we are crushed to…read morelearn that it will be closing on October 31st. Joan and her staff make some of the freshest and best Chinese food around. We stopped in this past weekend to say goodbye. (Judging from the packed parking lot, so did many others!) We ordered Scallion Pancakes, Crystal Shrimp, and Chicken Fried Rice. All the food was fresh and delicious (the pancakes were slightly thick and doughy, but a mere trifle.) The Mai Tai was tasty, delicious, and potent. We will miss Joan and her staff and we wish Joan a wonderful and enjoyable retirement. Farewell Mandarin Cuisine :-(

Stopped in for quick lunch . Ordered beef teriyaki…read moreappetizer , Lunch special garlic shrimp which came with soup, side item. I choose egg crop and chicken fingers. So, waiter quick and responsive Egg drop soup too hot , added ice cubes from water to avoid visiting the burn unit at hospital. Needed scallions Teriyaki cooked fresh and very good except the bottom one hidden in pile Faux shrimp very underwhelming with can size dinky shrimp , too not peppers vs other vegetables. Chicken fingers here re not better dipped but more of a crispy chicken tender . These were good . Fish tank draws me back . Stable food and luncheon spot

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

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

Aries Noodle & Dumpling is the real deal. The food is authentic Northern Chinese cuisine, with…read morehand-pulled noodles, freshly made dumplings, and flavors that are both comforting and deeply traditional. Every dish tastes like it was made from family recipes rather than adapted for a generic takeout menu. The dumplings are excellent, the noodles have the perfect texture, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. If you're looking for genuine Northern Chinese food in the Boston area, Aries Noodle & Dumpling is one of the best spots you'll find. A true hidden gem in Waltham.

Went to an escape room nearby and a friend wanted Chinese near us and checked on the maps and this…read morewas close by and had good reviews. Just like the reviews said there is as paid parking lot right next to it and you may find free street parking around. Quiet with plenty of seating and very authentic Chinese food, not the Americanized Chinese food. They also served us water right away and kept coming around to make sure our glasses were always topped up. The friend who wanted Chinese asked the waiter for a shrimp recommendation and talked with the waiter about what he would like and when the food came it was exactly what he wanted. Everyone lived their dishes and the prices were very reasonable. We even agreed that next time we do the escape room in the area, we are going back to eat there again.

Ordering online - YEP! Quick delivery - YEP!…read moreAffordable - YEP! Food quality - good enough! We order from here regularly and I really enjoy the menu - they have rice noodles which most Chinese places don't have and happens to be a favorite of mine.

Solid general gau and beef satay. Very sweet. Very american. Will try other things…read more Much better than the similarly named establishment in the neighboring city.