50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Arlington

“Giving Chinatown a run for their money right here in Arlington! Fresh food, efficient service, authentic Chinese at an affordable price. This is our goto spot! The place is packed all evenings of the week for good reason. Go here! You won’t be disappointed.

Vegetarian options: Good tofu dishes, eggplant and bok choy for the vegetarians with no compromise in taste!“

“Excellent hand-pulled noodles and flavorful dishes. The one with the cumin lamb is particularly delicious and I've been craving it ever since. I wish I took a picture because it looked pretty appetizing, too, but I was too busy eating it.“

“We were big fans of this place years ago when we lived nearby, but hadn't had them since a disappointing meal over a year ago. I'm happy to report we gave them another try and everything was perfect!We had chicken fingers, scallion pancakes, and crab Rangoon all fried to perfection, not greasy or burnt. Peking dumplings were delicious, and generous portions of everything in the combination dinners!This place is definitely worth giving another try if you were on the fence before!“

“Fusion Taste is a great spot to enjoy solid Chinese food, a huge sushi bar, or grab a drink at the full bar. There’s table service and the bar can provide beer, wine, and a variety of Asian cocktails or traditional cocktails. You will not be disappointed. I would recommend a visit or even takeout!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of dishes can be prepared meatless

Parking: There’s a small lot right out front. Inexpensive paid parking but free at night and on Sunday.

Kid-friendliness: Hugh chairs available. Plenty of options for a young one.

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat entry. Door is not electronic but swings open with a flat entrance to get in.“

“I was blown away by this gem tucked away in an unassuming, no-nonsense storefront on Mass Ave in Arlington. The broth was spectacular, the ingredients fresh and plentiful, and the staff welcoming and accommodating. You'll have to ask for sauces if they're not explicitly on the menu (I'm partial to hoisin sauce), but they will happily comply with your wishes. I feel SO LUCKY this place is right down the street from me!“

“Always great food! We always hit this spot when we are in or going through Boston!“

“Great option for a relaxed Dim Sum Brunch!“

“One of the freshest, crispiest, and tastiest dumpling place in Boston. Their soup dumpling is fresh and packed with umami soup. The Shanghai pork buns all have a crispy bottom with soft dough and flavorful pork stuffing. Their hand pulled noodles are also fresh with lots of veggies and the portion size is very generous! Lit will come back!“

“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. :)“

“JiangNan is one of my favorite, if not number one, Chinese restaurants in Boston. They have such a wide array of authentic Chinese dishes. Most notably, the Peking Duck at JiangNan is top notch. I love the show that is performed next to your table when you order a full duck. Service at the restaurant also is spectacular. The servers are very attentive. I also think the value for the portion, atmosphere, and taste are truly worth it. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a typical family dinner, JiangNan is worth a visit—or multiple visits.

Dietary restrictions: Dairy-free options are great.“

“It’s an Internet celebrity restaurant, but it’s still worth trying. ?Environment, food, and service are both average. ?Spicy chicken, crispy tofu, and boiled beef are all fresh and well cooked, especially the chicken, which is spicy and fragrant. ??The price is OK? , in short, very good in the United States ?“

“Found this place on Google & Pinterest. So glad we gave it a try. The chicken corn soup was sweet and delicious, we had pork and cabbage dumplings, spring rolls, hot tea, fried rice and kimchi. It was all delicious. I don’t use chop sticks so they brought me a fork. Would highly recommend this place it was busy but we don’t have to wait long for a table and they had a steady line of to go orders going out as well.“

“It is really tasty Everything we ordered is very good“

“Great food! Amazing lunch specials! Too much food I had to take home leftovers“

“flavour was ok, service was quick and attentive, there’s a discount you can get by signing up for chowbus

my qualm is my food was pretty lukewarm/tepid when it was served. we also got dumplings which were piping hot and fresh but for some reason, my noodles were just really cold. probably wouldn’t come again“

“The food is great and short wait time.“

“honestly 3.75 out of 5 stars
taste is good , the pan fried bao dough isn't quite right : taste dead n way crispy.
soup large wonton missing pickled turnip bits (soup has the pickled turnip taste n white pepper as it should)
$9.25 for 4 pan fried bao is quite pricy
ok every so often a
for some Shanghai nostalgia fix“

“Le service était très rapide, on manquait de rien. Cela dit, il y a eu des erreurs à 2 reprises dans ce que nous avons commandé. La nourriture était délicieux, ils ont une belles variétés de viande et légumes, leur desserts sont super bon, j'étais agréablement surprise par la gelée de oolong que je n'avais jamais goûte avant. J'ai hâte d'y retourner!“

“We were on our way back to our hotel from Porter Square and decided to eat before going inside for the evening. We found Zoe’s on Google and it felt like such a gift. It’s in a mostly residential area; however we did find parking after circling. I wasn’t familiar with the area (in the dark) and I was hungry :) so there may have been easier options.
The food was absolutely scrumptious, fresh tasting and abundant. The spinach was so good, I ate the leftover with my breakfast the next day.
Everything we ordered was tasty.
The customer care was top tier. We felt extra special. I definitely highly recommend and intend to revisit. Thanks so much.

Kid-friendliness: It’s a pleasant, wholesome family friendly environment.“

“I’ve never had skewers bbq before at a restaurant and this was an excellent experience to introduce me to the cuisine. The meats were so well seasoned. I was so happy with everything I got and our service. Honestly, I dreamt about the Mongolian skewers and cucumbers. SO GOOD!!!“

“From start to finish it was amazing. The drinks and food were delicious. Atmosphere was so unique and you felt like you were truly in another place. The bartender we had was so different than anyone we've ever met. His food and drink recommendations were spot on.“

“The food is delicious, the service is very good, and half-price dishes are available from Monday to Thursday, and the environment is clean. There are separate toilets for men and women, with disposable toilet paper and a nice smell. It is a clean and tidy Northeastern restaurant with homely taste.“

“Chose P.F. chang’s for a quick bite with a friend and had the pleasure of being served by Kory. Best service I have seen in this city. He was attentive, efficient, thorough, kind, considerate and overall a delight. Food arrived in a timely manner as well. Would go back just for Kory. So glad I met this delightful person at a casual middle tier restaurant.“

“Found this place on Google & Pinterest. So glad we gave it a try. The chicken corn soup was sweet and delicious, we had pork and cabbage dumplings, spring rolls, hot tea, fried rice and kimchi. It was all delicious. I don’t use chop sticks so they brought me a fork. Would highly recommend this place it was busy but we don’t have to wait long for a table and they had a steady line of to go orders going out as well.“

“Very very delicious and comforting. Real deal. Considered dropping a star for slow service but in retrospect I think Head of the Charles this weekend just made everything a little more slow.

Lanzhou beef noodle soup was SO yummy words can’t even describe how the broth made me feel tbh. Lamb skewers were fatty and juicy and bursting with flavor. Mala tofu with preserved egg and rice was a great contrast to the other dishes — light and refreshing (also I love preserved egg with my whole heart). And the osmanthus flavor iced jelly? Slurp.

Picture included of plates made CLEAN.“

“Speedy service, delicious food. We had two hand pulled noodle dishes (beef and lamb), along with scallion pancakes and tea eggs. The noodles were a great texture, and very filling.

The atmosphere is very low key, casual. The prices were fair. There is a municipal parking lot around the corner if you can't find a street spot out front. I would definitely return!“

“Everything was delicious. Will definitely be back!“

“Awesome little restaurant. Very small only a few tables so be prepared for a wait but once you get the food you won’t be disappointed. Very authentic & traditional Cantonese style. Little to no atmosphere though so not as good for dates.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not very wheelchair accessible.“

“The store was really pretty. After making our reservation, we were seated very promptly and got complementary water. The food was okay but some dishes were a little salty. The waitress was really nice and served us with a smile on her face!“

“Good service in Pavilion Bukit Jalil Branch“

“I didn't have the best experience here recently. The samsa/samosa was chewy and the bread was a bit too thick, but still better than the ones at Jahunger. The dried beef noodles on the other hand were not the best I've had when I ordered takeout. They didn't taste fresh and they stuck together quite a bit, which made me feel like they were cooked earlier in the day.

I've had Ali's separately during an event that catered from their restaurant and found the food to be much better. I don't want to be too harsh given the mix of experiences, but I'd be willing to give them another shot.“

“It's a very simple fly restaurant, but it's not easy to eat authentic Chinese food here. This kind of product is worth recommending. The dishes are very generous. Two people, one meat dish and one vegetarian dish, a bowl of rice, three cans of drinks + tip $50 Yuan, very satisfied with the meal. The price/performance ratio is very high and the service from the boss is also very good. The dining environment is average and there are few seats. If you miss the peak period, you don’t have to wait for a table. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.“

“A Medford/Malden Gem. Both Dine-In and Ordering (they serve alcohol and have great scorpion bowls).

Incredible Orange Chicken and Fried Shrimp. Always arrives piping hot. Magic, don't know how they achieve such a feat.“

“Great for mala (dry) and for other shareable plates. Their large dish can definitely be split between 3 or so people. Would highly recommend recommend if you’re in the area and craving something spicy. Parking is of course very difficult to find, but not unusual for the area.“

“Best Chinese food ever, best waitress Cindy,“

“I think their chicken wings really taste like McDonald’s spicy chicken wings in China! ! ! ! There is nothing like Korean fried chicken in Boston, but every time you want to eat domestic taste, this is the fried chicken! And that chicken fillet roll really tastes like the old Beijing chicken roll “

“Egg roll-Ribs on the bone- Crab Rangoon- Peking Ravioli - chicken and broccoli- Delicious! The women at the front desk- A plus personality! I’ll be a customer

Today, another fabulous meal. A Plus,-Plus! Beef,
Mushroom Chow Yoke- House Fried Rice- Spare Ribs on the Bone- Crab Rangoon- and Egg Rolls.
The food is fresh and delicious. The mushrooms are fresh- Best Chinese Food in the area! Hands down.“

“Weis Asian Cuisine in Wakefield is an absolute gem! The flavors are incredible, offering a truly authentic and fresh taste that’s rare to find. Every dish I tried was perfectly balanced and thoughtfully prepared, with each bite better than the last. Wakefield is so lucky to have a place like this – it’s a true gemstone in the town’s dining scene. I’ll definitely be making this a regular spot, and I can’t wait to come back and explore more of the menu. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates top-notch Asian cuisine!“

“Solid Cantonese restaurant in Boston Chinatown, possibly the best Cantonese option, especially for seafood dishes.

The surf clams were great. We also got whole steamed fish, normally with black bass but because they ran out they substituted with fluke which is actually a little softer. We only wish they'd been a little more transparent with the price of it. However it was very good.

The stir fried pea pod stems weren't very good in our opinion and seemed to not have any garlic. Still a good restaurant though.“

“High quality of food and service“

“Definitely one of the best places to grab a bite. They have a ton of great options
The lunch specials are scrumptious & budget friendly
Love their shredded chicken, string beans, sautéed cauliflower and garlic cucumber.
If you’re craving something peppery this is the place for you.“

“Food is good, but it is often too salty for my tastes. We enjoy the dim sum dishes, but it can be hit or miss as far as liking something enough to order it again. I guess, like any Chinese restaurant that I have been to in the area, there are some dishes they do well and appeal to my taste and other dishes that do not.“

“Best Chinese food around and the best customer service! Always so friendly and the foods always fresh! I highly recommend“

“Since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease two years ago, I've missed eating Asian cuisine. My husband, son and I thoroughly enjoyed to food. I had no negative reaction. We will be returning!“

“The dumplings and 3 Fresh were standout dishes. While we did not order the cocktails they clearly were a strength of the presentation in the restaurant. The music was a little loud for dinner time conversation but otherwise it was a fun atmosphere with great food.“

“Best of hand made dumplings. Our whole family including little kids love them. Definitely try them! You don’t know what delicacies you are missing u til you try them. The wrappers’textures are amazing. It has soup in it and the meat is great.
Their rice and noodles dishes are all very good. Service is quick and friendly.“

“This hole in the wall is not pretty Inside,but they do have Cantonese/Hong Kong Style food. They are Cash only. We got the curry sauce pork on spaghetti and Beef stew & wonton soup. The service was decent. Don't have have expectations for service at any Asian places. Our food came fast, but getting our bill took time. They got pretty busy. The wontons tasted homemade and the broth was very rich in flavor. The curry sauce was thick and tasty. The pork was perfectly cooked. Overall, a good experience“

“It is a gem in Boston Chinatown serving the Hong Kong favorites. 香滿園是波士頓唐人街的香港美食必到之處，家庭式，鮮食材，唔好走寶！“

“This place just moved to my top 5 favorite restaurants! I asked them to surprise me and they brought me two amazing dishes. Highly recommend this place!“

“Tried it for the first time today. I really enjoyed the Hot Sour hand pulled noodle soup. I got extra noodles and medium spice. I will definitely be ordering again. The broth was packed with flavor, it all arrived hot and well packed. Give it a try.“