Great food here always!…read more We decided to eat here after line dancing at the Boston Common. We ordered mapo tofu and the kung pao chicken with rice. Both yummy and delicious. A bit spicy but so good couldn't stop eating! We were so full! Service was friendly and food came out fairly quickly. Place was crowded lots of people which is always a good sign. This is a beautiful restaurant, very elegant decor. Overall great experience!

I came here with my mom and fiancé on a Wednesday evening, after seeing good reviews. It's a pretty…read moresmall spot right off of the Common. We ordered the pork xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), the shengjianbao (pan-fried pork buns), honey walnut shrimp, the stir-fried sliced beef, the water spinach w/ fermented bean sauce, and the stir-fried lotus roots. The beef, shrimp, water spinach, and XLBs were the high points. The beef was cooked in a slightly numbing sauce. The shrimp was perfectly crispy and doused in the signature sweet sauce. We didn't prefer the shengjiangbao, because the filling was a bit dry rather than juicy. The lotus roots were also pretty lightly seasoned - we had expected some more flavor. This is a solid Chinese spot in Boston! I think there are a ton of classic dishes done well. The service was a bit slow to me (it took about 30 min to get our first appetizers and we had to prompt for the check). It didn't wow me overall, but it was tasty.

Let me tell you, this just about revived me when I was in a bad way. Food was so good - the service…read morewas fast and lord knows I needed to eat stat since I had been fasting for over 16hrs. Genuinely one of the best dim sum experiences in Boston I've ever had - loved that it felt communal. Folks of all ages were inside, so I could tell it's a neighborhood gem. Shoutout to the manager who cut the wrapped shrimp food item with scissors automatically (thank you!) so I could eat it easier!

Traditional dim sum without the carts…read more I'd give it 3.5 but rounding up here. One dish they completely forgot and we got it after we were done eating. Pricing was good and the food overall was good. The honey walnut shrimp was the best thing we got and the main reason why we came. Ambiance was tight - so close to others, know that going in on a weekend!

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.

The Pineapple Shrimp and Crab Rangoon where the best I have ever had. Highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.

The top two items on the menu for me are the story fried udon noodles and the Mongolian beef. Every…read moretime I go to Q, I tell myself I'm going to try something new - but I haven't yet (in 10 years!) The ambiance is great, the drinks at the bar and the bartenders are fun, and the food is fantastic - varied menu with a number of dishes that will serve even the pickiest of palates.

Best Taiwanese dumplings in the area. We ordered the fried ones and the soup ones. Both came with…read morehuge portions and well stuffed. Also tried the Singapore noodles, lamb dish, green beans and fried rice (for a party of five) and each dish was perfect. The menu is fairly expansive so you'll have many options to choose from. For the five of us the total rounded out around $100 - so not bad on cost either! We were very full.

Didn't get to eat in person, but got takeout and this place is legit. Will update review when I get…read moreto go but this is for the latter. Only complaint got no rice with the dinner order. Had: Steamed shrimp dumplings (really good) Chicken w/cashews (great and big portion)

Wanted some chinese food and came here for Shanghai cuisine. I think there's a restaurant in…read moreShanghai that has the same name as this place, but I don't think they're run by the same owners. We ordered all the traditional shanghainese dishes and it's pretty decent. However, the 小笼包 skin is too thick. 红烧肉 was pretty good, and my favorite was the 上海炒面。 Service was alright too. We got a couple coupons for a nearby bakery when paying so that was nice.

I came here for dinner with a friend on a Wednesday night around 6pm, no reservations needed. We…read morejust walked in and were seated within a few minutes. We ordered: Beijing Roasted Duck - Flavor was good but can be improved. Skin could be crispier and meat a less dry. Honestly surprised this is "half" a duck as there wasn't much meat. I feel like it's a quarter of the duck. I like that they gave perfect amount of wraps, cucumbers and green onion to pair with it. You have to eat it with hoisin sauce, the OG way. Not sure why they provided the other sauce - my friend and I didn't even touch it. String beans with sesame salt - Would not order again. There is a fermented taste to it. General Tso Chicken - Barely spicy but so good. Must order!

Well-known Asian fusion spot in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Co-founded by Joanne Chang…read more(hence the name +Chang) who also founded Flour Bakery (which I love). Modern and elegant vibe inside with kind staff willing to explain the menu in detail. The first time I went here years ago, I was a bit disappointed. The menu is more so small plates/tapas style. My parents and I came for lunch and found the food to be extremely salty and although it was Asian fusion, I thought that the Asian flavors were quite lackluster. I gave it another try a couple of years back with a friend for dinner service and found the food to better this time around. We shared their eggplant, salmon rolls, lemon shrimp dumplings, and tuna two ways. Eggplant was plump and I believe had some Thai basil or other aromatic stirfried into it which I appreciated. Salmon rolls were fun and I appreciated the sauce. Lemon shrimp dumplings were oily but packed with flavor and I also liked the creamy tangy sauce that came with it. Tuna two ways was the favorite; big fan of crispy rice at sushi restaurants so if that's your jam you'd like this.

Would definitely come back!!! Best to come with a bigger group and you get to share and try…read moreeverything. We were five people and we shared the following: - papaya salad - bokchoy - Brussel sprouts - pan roasted salmon - nasi goreng - pork bao buns - pork and chive dumplings I can't even pick which ones were my fave (maybe the nasi goreng) but they all complemented each other so well. Don't skip the dessert!! Cocktail was insane as well, had the bloodlust which had a nice spicy kick to it. Coming back soon for more. Service was quick and they gave us a birthday cake on the house for friend's bday!

I was really excited to try this place, and the disclaimed for this review is that we got take out…read moreinstead of eating it fresh in the restaurant. I tried the stir fried rice cake that everyone was raving about, and it's good, but it's not unlike something that i've had before. The rice cake is chewy, there was nothing amiss with the dish, but it just seems like a normal rice cake stir fried with egg/tomato. I also tried the Dali fried mushroom and I really enjoyed the seasoning, but it is a little dry if that's not your style. It's similar to a mushroom jerky. The yongpi braised chicken was flavored well, but I felt that some pieces were a little dry. The small pieces were overcooked. Lastly, there was also a beef w/ stir fried noodles which was fine but just a pretty standard stir fried noodles with beef. They were very quick with preparing the food for takeout, and everything was well packaged! I'd be interested in trying some of their other dishes since I feel that Yunnan cuisine is not common and there are plenty of other options I'd be interested in.

We came here with group of 7. We ordered 9 dishes total. Fried mushroom, stir fried rice cake, beef…read morewith pepper, Shredded lemon chicken, stir fried tofu, whole fish, Tomatoe beef brisket, ground beef with some tomato sauce, spare rib, and free coconut dessert. Service is good. Attentive and friendly. Nothing really much to say about them. But the food. Always every dish that comes out it's either too salty, or plain, or just horrible. Especially that fried mushroom. It tastes like it's from a bag or something. Tried one piece and done. Fried tofu dish. Too much soy bean paste sauce. Tastes way too salty! Ground pork with Tomatoe sauce. There is weird taste and hardly and meat. Lemon shredded chicken got some bad aftertaste. Like they didn't marinate or seasoning the chicken enough. Prolly my fav was the rice and tomato beef brisket. A little plain but that is prolly the dish I ate the most because I was hungry. And the dessert coconut toast... tasted like watered down coconut and 3 piece of fried bread cutted. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place if they don't step up their game! Just mostly bad. Bad enough I have to write this lengthy review.

Came to check out this clay pot rice restaurant in chinatown and it was pretty authentic cantonese…read moreclay pot. The space is very small, but it feels like you're eating at your grandmothers place. The food is warm and nostalgic. Their veggies are cooked very well and have a lot of flavor. Overall I would recommend.

Clay Pot Cafe is one of my favorite spots in Chinatown! The food is flavorful, comforting, and full…read moreof authentic taste. Their clay pot dishes are delicious, with generous portions and perfectly cooked ingredients. Everything came out fresh and satisfying, and the service was friendly and efficient. I typically come here for my lunch break and it's always hits the spot! I have no complaints and the staff is super friendly and service is great. The chicken sausage clay pot was delicious too!!

A dinner with my Korean friends revealed my current favorite Chinese restaurant in Boston!…read more Soup Steamed Dumplings Pork 小籠包: The dumplings were large, incredibly juicy, and the meat filling was tender and smooth. The seasoning was only slightly sweet, perfectly complementing the freshness of the meat. These were the best Xiaolongbao I've had in the US, although the skin was a bit soggy and unappetizing. Pork & Leeks Dumpling: My friend ordered these, opting for pan-fried dumplings. They were piping hot, incredibly fragrant, and the meat filling was tender. The chive flavor was mild, which is perfect since I don't like chives lol. A touch of vinegar was definitely needed to cut through the richness! Sliced Fish Szechuan Style: Calling them "sliced fish" is a bit of a stretch; "fish fillets" would be more accurate. They were probably made with basa fish, and the fish was incredibly tender, almost melting in your mouth. The broth was fragrant, and the numbing and spicy flavor was authentic, earning high praise from my friend from Sichuan. Lamb with Ginger & Scallions Onion: A perfectly good Beijing dish, but it was prepared with the feel of a Cantonese stir-fry, which suited my Cantonese palate perfectly. The lamb was incredibly tender, with no gamey taste, and stir-fried until the oil was visible but the sauce wasn't thickened. The sweetness of the onions and carrots added to the complex flavor. Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin: Just average, like a typical Shanghai style home-cooked meal. Nothing special to say. General Gao's Tofu 左宗豆腐: My first time trying the famous "General Tso" (I don't know why they call it General Gao) series of American Chinese cuisine. It felt similar to the technique used in Shanghainese "Kung Pao宮保." A slightly sweet and sour flavor with the aroma and mild spiciness of dried chili peppers, the ingredients were deep-fried and coated in a thick sauce. The tofu was overcooked, the edges were hard, and the sauce became a bit watery towards the end. This dish was just okay.

Classic, no frills Chinese spot in between Harvard and Central Square. Admittedly, I have ordered…read moreDumpling House several times during college and even to this day whether through DoorDash or UberEats. It's a good takeout or delivery option for a 9:00pm craving after a hard day of studying. I've never dined in so I can't speak for service, but they have a good variety of dumplings like xiao long bao and both pan-fried and steamed dumplings, and other classic dishes like scallion pancakes and other Chinese-American options for those who prefer those types of dishes. One order of XLB comes with 7 dumplings. I think they are fine, the skin is a bit too thick for my liking (perhaps I am a Din Tai Fung snob) and I think the soup inside is just fine. It's not bad but not great.