I absolutely love this place. It's everything I grew up with in my hometown's hood (from Oakland, California): hearty, working class, Chinese fast food. Yeah, it's quantity over quality—but don't get it twisted. For a $5 combo, you can carb load and stack up your favorite protein or vegetable. Add a little extra, and for $7, double down and get twice as many toppings filled to the brim. Trust me. It's that good.
Cash only; no indoor seating, just two stools outside. Owner(s) is/are great because they can speak in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (maybe other dialects too). Buffet style; great when you're on the go. Pro tip: come early if you want your food piping hot. If you must arrive near closing, some dishes may be sold out but there's almost always leftovers to go around.
Moral of the story: Ding Ho's got some of the best, affordable, comfort food in Boston's Chinatown. Whether you're a college student looking to eat outside of a dining hall or in the workforce trying to eat on a budget (or anyone in between), please visit!! I definitely will.
Veggetarian
As a vegetarian, I went with the small combo ($5), where you can pick two dishes. I chose the rice noodles and tofu gravy.
Honestly, my expectations were low given the price — but I was pleasantly surprised! The food was very tasty, not oily, and (bonus!) no soy (atleast I couldn’t taste it and thats how I prefer), which I really appreciated.
The noodles were cooked well, and the tofu was surprisingly flavorful. The portion is decent — enough if you’re not super hungry. Next time, I’ll go for the large combo ($7); that should be more filling for a full meal.
Overall, great value and I’ll definitely be coming back.
John Chen
This is a Chinatown stable that has prevailed the gentrification and the overflow of privileged wealth in the city. This place feeds anyone and everyone. From low income families to grandmas & grandpas to poor college students. Spend your money here.
3 years later I have to edit my review and emphasize all my points here because Ding Ho has been gaining lots of social media attention due to the whole “omg look what I found in Boston” content creation saturation.
Ding Ho has stood the test of time and held me down during my childhood and my adult years. I hope they continue to do so. This is a Chinatown staple that represents our culture and our resistance to Boston gentrification.
Bring cash and make sure you tip!!
Cameron
For $5, this place is a true quantity over quality deal, with heaps of lo mein and the chicken with onion, which is the best choice. The tofu isn’t great but chicken or vegetable dishes are a safe bet.The rice noodles are also a great deal and a not bad quality. It’s quick and easy, best place to grab lunch when you’re on the go
Ryan P
Got a small one choice - chicken with rice. $5. Chicken was thigh meat, moist and delicious. Rice was good too. I wish this place was closer to home!
Giorgia Palmentieri
Oh my…I’m addicted…the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stefan Faville
Food is cheap but super bland. Honestly there is no taste to it. Good value if you just want something simple
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Combo
Eafan Sher
Tasty food for cheap prices, $5-7 for a combo meal and dumplings are $1 each
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All Combo Plates Come, Steamed Rice Noodle
Joshua Sohn
C’mon. Can’t beat the prices. Take away and cash only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Colemere
Probably the cheapest food in Boston. More value than any Golden Arches item.
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice with Singaporean Noodles and Chicken with Oyster Sauce
PAUL CONRAD
Food is plain and boreing. Even though cheap not worth it
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chris Clarke
That's a ton of food for $7! Very veg friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dimitar Petrov
One of the best Asian food I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Combo
Grindex
I had the fried rice with chicken, and it was amazing! The portion size was generous and definitely worth the price. Just a heads-up—the fast food isn’t available for dine-in, so you'll need to take it to go and it’s cash only, so be prepared. But overall, it's a great value for money.
I absolutely love this place. It's everything I grew up with in my hometown's hood (from Oakland, California): hearty, working class, Chinese fast food. Yeah, it's quantity over quality—but don't get it twisted. For a $5 combo, you can carb load and stack up your favorite protein or vegetable. Add a little extra, and for $7, double down and get twice as many toppings filled to the brim. Trust me. It's that good.
Cash only; no indoor seating, just two stools outside. Owner(s) is/are great because they can speak in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (maybe other dialects too). Buffet style; great when you're on the go. Pro tip: come early if you want your food piping hot. If you must arrive near closing, some dishes may be sold out but there's almost always leftovers to go around.
Moral of the story: Ding Ho's got some of the best, affordable, comfort food in Boston's Chinatown. Whether you're a college student looking to eat outside of a dining hall or in the workforce trying to eat on a budget (or anyone in between), please visit!! I definitely will.
As a vegetarian, I went with the small combo ($5), where you can pick two dishes. I chose the rice noodles and tofu gravy.
Honestly, my expectations were low given the price — but I was pleasantly surprised! The food was very tasty, not oily, and (bonus!) no soy (atleast I couldn’t taste it and thats how I prefer), which I really appreciated.
The noodles were cooked well, and the tofu was surprisingly flavorful. The portion is decent — enough if you’re not super hungry. Next time, I’ll go for the large combo ($7); that should be more filling for a full meal.
Overall, great value and I’ll definitely be coming back.
This is a Chinatown stable that has prevailed the gentrification and the overflow of privileged wealth in the city. This place feeds anyone and everyone. From low income families to grandmas & grandpas to poor college students. Spend your money here.
3 years later I have to edit my review and emphasize all my points here because Ding Ho has been gaining lots of social media attention due to the whole “omg look what I found in Boston” content creation saturation.
Ding Ho has stood the test of time and held me down during my childhood and my adult years. I hope they continue to do so. This is a Chinatown staple that represents our culture and our resistance to Boston gentrification.
Bring cash and make sure you tip!!
For $5, this place is a true quantity over quality deal, with heaps of lo mein and the chicken with onion, which is the best choice. The tofu isn’t great but chicken or vegetable dishes are a safe bet.The rice noodles are also a great deal and a not bad quality. It’s quick and easy, best place to grab lunch when you’re on the go
Got a small one choice - chicken with rice. $5. Chicken was thigh meat, moist and delicious. Rice was good too. I wish this place was closer to home!
Oh my…I’m addicted…the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is cheap but super bland. Honestly there is no taste to it. Good value if you just want something simple
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Combo
Tasty food for cheap prices, $5-7 for a combo meal and dumplings are $1 each
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All Combo Plates Come, Steamed Rice Noodle
C’mon. Can’t beat the prices. Take away and cash only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the cheapest food in Boston. More value than any Golden Arches item.
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Best Rice Noodle ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice with Singaporean Noodles and Chicken with Oyster Sauce
Food is plain and boreing. Even though cheap not worth it
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
That's a ton of food for $7! Very veg friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Asian food I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Combo
I had the fried rice with chicken, and it was amazing! The portion size was generous and definitely worth the price. Just a heads-up—the fast food isn’t available for dine-in, so you'll need to take it to go and it’s cash only, so be prepared. But overall, it's a great value for money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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