Cantonese Restaurants near Boston, MA

“Food tastes excellent and is fresh. Service is great, and they can communicate well. Truly understand what we ordered. We were actually ordered a couple more orders of dim sum to take home, but completely forgot to wait for them. We realized when we got home that we had called back, and they remembered and even offered a refund without us asking.

This is our first time at Dynasty, but because of their services, and honestly, we will definitely go back every time we visit Chinatown.“

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“Pretty good bang for your buck! Ordered the two meat and rice plate and it was enough for two people, around $16 so not too shabby. There’s minimal seating inside, so there’s a chance you can’t sit and eat and definitely no room for groups >4 people to comfortably eat.“

“I went to this place for dinner two days in a row. Rice soup with seafood was delicious. Other dishes were also very satisfying. The only downside may be the small space and very limited capacity. It gets very busy during the dinner time. If you find no room when arriving, do not leave. Stay and wait for your table. It's not slow. It's worth the wait .“

“It’s a pretty small dim sum place but they make the most out of it! The servers were attentive. As for the food, I thought the selection and quality of the food was average compared to other dim sum places I’ve been to. Nothing that was phenomenal, but nothing that was bad either. I particularly liked the shrimp dumplings. They also had a photo of red bean buns dressed like minions on the wall that we ordered. However, they gave us what I think are egg yolk buns instead, with no minions which was disappointing. Not sure if it was a language barrier or if they messed up our order.“

“This restaurant is amazing. Exceptional service, food, and atmosphere. Great architecture and historic design.“

“The food here was absolutely amazing. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for in a great dim sum experience. Once the meal got going, the service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was lively and enjoyable.

That said, the start of the meal was a bit slow. It took longer than expected for someone to come take our initial order for tea and soup, and we were waiting for a while before things really got moving.
The main issue we experienced was at the very end. We left what we felt was a fair $20 tip, but the staff member handling the bill told us it was “too low” and insisted we needed to leave at least $30. We ended up increasing it to $25, and even then she seemed unhappy. That felt uncomfortable and unnecessary.

We’ve traveled to China many times, where tipping isn’t part of the culture, and we believe tipping should be based on the service provided, not pressured or demanded. The food and experience were great, but the way the tip situation was handled left a negative impression at the end of an otherwise excellent meal.

Overall, we’d still recommend the restaurant for the quality of the food, but we hope management addresses how gratuities are communicated to customers.“

“This restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine and is a great choice for those looking to experience traditional Chinese home-style dishes. The prices are very reasonable. However, the restaurant is relatively simple in terms of ambiance, and parking is only available on the roadside, so plan accordingly. Overall, it’s ideal for those who prioritize taste!“

“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“

“saw this restaurant and it's james beard nominee chef on phantom gourmet, so when i drove up from the Cape to see my Uncle we decided to check it out… i grew up in the neighborhood so was neat to see the old hood! this place used to be a bakery, and has been transformed into a hip counter service option for breakfast/lunch, etc....sparkling clean, friendly counterperson, was my first impression...there is a nice window facing counter with stools to sit at and enjoy your selections...we both ordered the fish congee and i got the rice noodles with hoisin sauce and my uncle ordered the rice noodles with curry fish balls, and we ordered green tea...all the dishes were so yummy! i'm talking deliciousness every bite. i worked in chinatown for 17 years so im familiar with most of the dishes, its a good varied menu of the staples and the unexpected ...the congee was an appetizing and creative presentation with nuts and different colorful toppings for added flavor and esthetics ...had such a delicate fish flavor....we plan to return soon...want to try the french toast and also the rice with salt and pepper chicken...the bao selections look tempting as well! busy area but we found hancock street parking and saw spots on Billings Rd as well...highly recommend.“

“Went here for the first time today. My friend & I arrived in time to enjoy the lunch specials. The food came out hot and was very tasty. I’m very picky with my Chinese food and this place is very good. We will definitely be returning. Our waitress was very friendly & attentive. The servings are very generous. I was able to bring home enough food to have another meal“

“Came here for late night meal after long shift and they’re about to close too. They didn’t rush me to order and to eat too. I ordered Wonton noodle and it tasted good. Noodle was al dente, wontons are succulent, but the broth is a bit bland. Definitely a place to go if you crave Cantonese style Chinese food.“

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our Hot Pot Buffet. Great value for high quality ingredients that were very fresh. We tried several choices not typically found at other restaurants. Our fantastic wait staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and highly efficient. We recommend Fairy Cafe and will definitely be back.“

“One of the best Chinese takeout place in town. Fast and attentive service. Very good value. My favorites are the chicken wings and Singapore rice noodle. Other dishes are worth a try too. Highly recommended if you don't want to cook and don't want to break the bank.“

“Updating my previous review after we visited Liyin again a few more time. The food has much improved. The congee is tasty, much better than before. The beef chow fung noodle has a great texture and flavor. Their in house hot chili oil is a great complement to the beef noodles. The shrimp rice roll is our favorite rice roll. It has scallions inside which enhances the flavor. We tried the hot milk tea and it's very authentic, like the ones in Hong Kong, and you can order it with desired sweetness level.

The staff is friendly, efficient, accommodating and able to speak Cantonese. I appreciate and enjoy that as part of the whole dining experience. Liyin is a great addition to the neighborhood.“

“Egg Foo Yong. Is A1 I don’t know what’s on the sauce or that gravy but it’s so good. You could just eat it By herself, the Food is so fresh and good. And the people that are so respectful and nice. I’ve been coming there for maybe a year now and I don’t and won’t be Greate From Coming To This Place.“

“Came here with my family and honestly everything was great. We got the eel clay pot rice, salty & spicy squid, and a couple other Cantonese dishes — all came out quick, hot, and packed with flavor.

Service was friendly and the food tasted fresh. Not sure what some of the bad reviews are talking about, but our experience was awesome. Definitely coming back — this spot deserves more love“

“Food was decent. Service was alright. The place was a little bit dark but my biggest issue was a lack of pricing on the dim sum menu, maybe other menus as well? Essentially a free for all when it came time to pay the bill? Thought this was strange.“

“Overall pleasant experience. Dim sum was fresh and cooked to order. While there was no push carts with dim sum dishes, food came out quick and was hot. Good portions and reasonable prices. If looking for traditional dim sum, this restaurant is definitely recommend“

“We’ve lived in the greater Boston area for over a decade, and without question, Joyful Garden is one of the best Chinese restaurants we consistently return to. In fact, today, Lunar Chinese New Year, felt like the perfect time to finally write this review.

We came in to celebrate and once again were reminded why this place is so special. The food is outstanding, authentic, flavorful, and with an incredible variety that keeps us coming back year after year.

What truly sets Joyful Garden apart, though, is the people. The owner and manager always make us feel like family coming home. The team has clearly worked together for a long time, and that continuity shows in the warm, attentive service. Over the years, we’ve celebrated so many family milestones here, and it has become a meaningful part of our traditions.“

“What a cool Asian restaurant, service is top notch and the food is stellar, the crab rangoons are next level, my personal new favorite rice is the Kimchi beef rice at this place! Can't wait to go back and try a few other things, also when you have leftover to go items they put it in a real nice tote bag with napkins and plastic ware. Just a really cool place... try it!!!“

“Always consistently great food, DJ playing great music on a Friday night, and owner Judy Chen rocks!“