11 Best Chinese Restaurants in Allston

“Decided to walk through Allston on a grody, misty afternoon and look for some food. Walked in by chance and at my SO’s insistence that we give it a look. I loved everything about the aesthetic, and enjoyed the soft music playing in the background. Being able to choose the ingredients I wanted - knowing they were organic and that they looked more than delicious raw...that was the absolute best part. The gentleman at the front was supremely helpful and answered any question thrown at him - by anyone in the shop. The price was more than worth the amount of food received, and the care extended to us as guests was wonderful. I absolutely would recommend anyone to give this a try. Don’t hesitate to ask a question, you will definitely get an answer. :)“

“I visited on a weekday right when the place opened. It wasn’t very crowded at first, but it started filling up as time went on.

They currently have an All-You-Can-Eat deal, and I was pleased with it. The service was prompt and attentive, with quick water refills and speedy delivery of dishes. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations.

We sampled the Pork Belly, Pork, Beef, and Lamb, all of which were tasty and well-portioned for our group. We also tried the watercress, fried bean curd, silken tofu, quail egg, and noodles. While most items were standard, the noodles stood out as particularly good.

For appetizers, we had the pork dumplings and brown sugar rice cake. The pork dumplings were typical, but the brown sugar rice cake was a highlight—crispy and not overly sweet.

The sauce bar had a solid selection, including the usual options and a nice touch of chopped peanuts for added flavor.

There was also a dessert bar with ice cream and popsicles, which was a nice bonus.

The ambiance was quite pleasant, with unique chairs and a well-thought-out theme. The only minor issue was that the pot was a bit far from my seat, but that was more about my seating arrangement than anything else.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely return.“

“I ordered two times from their catering menu to feed a crew of about 12-18 people and they were perfect! They were eager to accommodate dietary restrictions, provide utensils, and work around our schedule. The food was great and fed all of us well with leftovers (about 3 trays easily feeds 15+ people with extra.) Everyone loved the food and their great prices helped me stay on budget!“

“Absolutely incredible! The Fragrant Spicy Beef Offal was easily the highlight of the meal. The offal was unbelievably tender, rich, and fatty in the best way — almost melting in your mouth. Every bite was packed with deep, savory flavor and a fragrant spicy kick that made it impossible to stop eating.

I’ve honestly never had beef offal prepared like this before, and it completely surprised me. An absolute must-try if you’re here. I would come back just for this dish!“

“I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup. Very generous portions, good prices, and delicious broth. Minus one star only because the beef was a bit dry, I would have preferred a slightly fattier cut if possible. Other than that, absolutely delicious and would definitely come again. Photo of menu attached taken on 6/29/24.“

“Generous portions for cheap! They give a lot of rice which fills you up, but a decent portion of main dish (I got pork and tofu). The main dishes are a bit oily, but they taste very good. The pork had a decent amount of lean meat as well as fatty, which is good. I wish the tofu had a little more taste, but it was still good. Food came very quickly. The soup it came with was too salty though, tasted like salt water. Everything here was around $12 which is a good deal! Recommend for a quick but filling meal.“

“Looking for Japanese resturant and was recommended by one of my colleague
Here is my feedback
1. Very nice ambiance
2. Settings are good
3. Hot pot was nice
4. Food was great and light.

Cons
1. For first timers it is little difficult to understand the process
2. Menu is not self explanatory
3. Service was bit slow though there were hardly two sets of customers“

“If you are looking for authentic, comforting Hong Kong-style cafe food in the Boston area, Baby Cafe Express on Brighton Ave in Allston is an absolute must-visit! We tried a wide spread of their menu highlights, and nothing disappointed. The Hainan Chicken is remarkably tender and pairs wonderfully with their flavorful rice and ginger scallion sauce, while the Hand Shredded Chicken is equally delicious. The Baked Porkchop w/ Rice is loaded with rich flavor and perfectly melted cheese, and the Beef Stew is melt-in-your-mouth tender. For quick bites and sharing, the Scallion Pancakes, Popcorn Chicken, and savory Wings hit the spot. You simply cannot skip their classic French Toast drizzled with sweet condensed milk. Wash it all down with an authentic Lemon Tea or Milk Tea, and you’ll leave completely satisfied. Amazing food and great casual vibes!“

“I love their dry pot - the portions are great and spicy. I also really enjoy the fish dishes cold noodles appetizer. The dishes are generally not super spicy (doesn't give you that numbing feeling especially if you have a high tolerance to spice) but it does pack a punch and it's flavorful.

Service is good and you order using an online menu/scanning a QR code. The interior is nice now that they renovated the interior!“

“Truly unique Chinese cuisine, modern home style Chinese cooking representing different culinary traditions with mostly Northern influence. Super tasty, must try dough drop soup, sliced green beans with pork, and basil chicken wings. Can’t wait to go back and try a few other items.“

“Place is clean and service is quick. Server was nice and speak good english , very attentive . We ordered pork and beef pan fried dumplings, with Mala Lamb stew and Stir fried beef with pepper . Food came out quick and was delicious. Price is fair with good portions. We enjoy the food and we will definitely come back when we are nearby. Pardon me for not putting images for dumplings into my review because it was so delicious that we ate all before picture taken . Last but not least tipping is a must for us at 20% .“