15 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. :)“

“It's not the 'hot pot' that you normally think of. The 'soup dish' comes in a huge bowl with a warmer underneath. And oh the ingredients are SO fresh. We had the fish pot with bean curd and lotus root. The fish was cooked just right!! The side dishes were fantastic as well. We had the fried milk and marinated black fungus. All phenomenal. Very creative and tasty. The place is small and very clean. We plan to go back to try out all of the side dishes!! Very worthwhile gastronomical experience.“

“Super cool place! You fill a bowl with whatever soup ingredients you want and pay by weight. You then choose a broth and the meal is cooked for you. The sauce bar is customizable and free with a meal. My friend and I loved the selection of toppings and will definitely be back. There is usually a wait list in the evening and they don’t take reservations ahead of time, so go early and put your number/name in!“

“Chloe was one of the best parts of our experience, super friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food at Everlasting Flow 川流不息 was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the atmosphere was great too. One of the best Chinese dining experiences I’ve had in the area. Highly recommend!“

“Went there twice so far, can’t remember my servers name but she is overall very knowledgeable and friendly. She even remembered us from the first time we came. Their ice cream there… I’m obsessed! The food there was amazing! The beef bone is phenomenal, must say my favorite! The Chinese herb I believe it’s called, it’s also good. 10/10 recommend this place. I’m from PA but when I travel here I make sure to stop in.“

“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“

“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 just get take out skewers from Mala Restaurant. They are so good, especially the mushroom, corn, Chinese sausage, quail egg, and fish tofu. This all matches well with a small order of white rice or maybe lamb with onions entree. Most of the staff at the cash register are friendly. You can save a lot of money if you pick up yourself, rather than getting delivery.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Another great vegan option in the Boston area. Will be back.“

“Very authentic. It’s almost one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants I have ever been to in Boston, even better than a lot of restaurants in China. It’s definitely a must-go if you like authentic Chinese food. I especially like their northeastern Chinese foods, since it’s a bit hard to find in Boston. The only problem is expensive.“

“Steamed dumplings are great. Other dishes are OK.

We visited the store are week day lunch time. It was before the school year started so the restaurant was pretty empty. The service was fast and attentive, and the dishes were served fast.

We ordered three different types of steamed dumplings. Pork, beef and vegetables. Pork one were the best. The meat was juicy with balanced flavors. The beef one were a little dry and one was open. The vegetable ones were a little plain less flavorful, and a little too starchy.

The stinky tofu was good. The chicken tasted like fried too long kind of dry.

If you visit the restaurant, try steamed dumplings for sure.“