Nan Xiang Express (Boston Chinatown)

Food is excellent! Service is great.

Great tasting, curated selections of well made dishes with fair pricing. Order by counter, self service. Hot tea and iced water already free.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shanghai Fried Udon

Nan Xiang Express has become one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the city. Their soup dumplings are simply exquisite. The Nan Xiang Signature Pork Soup Dumplings are a classic for a reason - the broth is rich and flavorful, and the pork is perfectly cooked. The Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings are a more indulgent option, with a hint of sweetness from the crab. For a lighter choice, the Chicken Soup Dumplings are a great option. And if you're a beef lover, the Beef Soup Dumplings are sure to satisfy. Every bite is a culinary delight.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shanghai Fried Udon, Chicken Dumplings

The most delicious soup dumplings and amazing service with incredible staff. Quality of food is superb!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Usually I don't buy cucumber salad because it tastes so artificial but this was just so good looking. Pork dumplings are always a must but these are a need

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is sooo amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful. My mom and I loved it here, especially the chicken soup dumplings as we don’t eat pork.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have never eaten here before but purchased a gift card online for a family member who loves this restaurant. I was charged 3 times for the gift card and only received one gift card. I have called the restaurant multiple times, spoken with multiple staff, and have texted them pictures of the charges as they requested. Each time I have gotten a different answer about my refund.
My cousin loves to eat here but I would be careful if purchasing gift cards. It’s been over 3 weeks and I still am out $300.

If you’re in Chinatown, don’t miss Nan Xiang Express! Their chicken dumplings are juicy and delicious, perfectly steamed for a burst of flavor. The fried noodles are crispy and loaded with tasty veggies. With a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service, it’s the ideal spot for a quick and satisfying meal. Give it a try!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Noodles, Chicken Dumplings

It’s a solid place. Very express and new age. It’s like a food court that sells Chinese food (not Asian food). The food is delicious, not finger licking good, but good, and easy to eat if you’re not familiar with authentic Chinese food. The service we had was wonderful even tho it’s mainly a self-serve kinda place.

Line is long sometimes and space is small with not a lot of seats. Also remember to ask for bowls if you wants to share food with your friends they have it ready and are willing to give out.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef Soup Dumplings Pan Fried Pork Bao Sticky Rice Pork Shumai, Pan Fried Pork Buns, Steamed Dumplings Pan Fried Pork Buns xlb Veggie Rice Cake Chilled Cucumber Chili Beef

Waited 40 minutes for some mid tier dumplings

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Spicy beef soup dumplings and the cucumber salad! Chef's ?!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef Soup Dumplings Pan Fried Pork Bao Sticky Rice Pork Shumai

I recently visited this restaurant, and I must say, their dumplings are absolutely fantastic! The texture of the dumplings was perfect – soft yet firm, with a delightful chew. The filling was generously packed with flavorful pork, and every bite was juicy and savory.

I especially loved the soup dumplings! The broth inside was rich and flavorful, and the dough was just thin enough to hold everything together without breaking. They’re some of the best I've had in Boston, hands down.

The restaurant has a cozy, authentic atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and attentive. It was a great dining experience, and I highly recommend Nan Xiang for anyone craving delicious, authentic dumplings in Chinatown

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing dumplings! Love their noodles too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Noodles

The soup dumplings were good, but lacked the fried bottoms. All the food was just warm, rather than nice and hot, as expected.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Steamed Dumplings Pan Fried Pork Buns xlb Veggie Rice Cake Chilled Cucumber Chili Beef

Their prices are reasonable, food delicious, atmosphere is chill and clean, and the staff are friendly.Great portion sizes and clean environment with complimentary hot tea!