Yunnan was a respite from the rain that let us linger over a long dinner and catch up with old friends. Authentic cuisine. Warm and well-lit. A delicious meal. We'll definitely be back.
Food is amazing! We had the Yunnan Potato Pancake but it's really taro. Also hear classic chicken and broccoli, LaLa beef, sweet sticky rice ball. Service was OK decent. Waiter was helpful in recommending dishes to us, but not the warmest. The restaurant was full, the waiters didn't rush us out. Environment and safety distance - Ambience is great. Spacious in between tables. It was full but didn't feel rushed. Noise level was good. You can hear other people's cheeriness but also able to have a private conversation.
aplsauce
Love Yunnan food...and tea. Was shocked that there was no puerh/pu'er on the menu, but otherwise found this place--we parked on the street a couple blocks away--to be accessible, delicious, very friendly, and authentic. The Americanization of the fish dish (i.e., removal of bones ahead of time) was impressive!
levineadam66
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
林賢早志
Nice food, mostly spicy, but some can be made not spicy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Delight 泡鲁达
ida Merten
If I could give zero stars, I would. Very rude
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
CaptainSparky
We came for lunar new year lunch, first time here, and were very impressed! We especially liked a spicy beef dish with mint, but fried tofu with peppers was very good too. Will definitely go back.
Shin Jang
Great authentic Chinese food. We ordered yongping braised chicken, boiled fish filet in chili oil, and dali fried mushroom. All were much better than expected. Among the three, the chicken was the best; chewy but soft inside (there are huge chunk of ginger, be careful). The chicken can be bit salty, so I would recommend it with rice.Service was not exceptional, but good enough that we can enjoy the meal.The only downside would be the atmosphere. The building and furniture were outdated, and it would be much appealing to customers if they renovate the interior.Parking: Use the 2hr street parking in front of the building
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Fried Chicken, Boiled Fish Filet in Chili Oil 水煮鱼片, Boiled Fish Filet in Chili Oil
Brittany Keneth
I’d have to say that Yunnan Kitchen is probably one of the best Chinese food spots within the area. Whether you dine in or take out, service is impeccable. Food portions are large enough to share and is very good quality. I dined out recently closer to closing and had such a pleasant experience. They were very accommodating as I told them I had guests with me. Even added cute drawings on my take out. The jalapeño spicy beef udon would be my top pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JPCBoston
Apps arrived quickly, hot, tasty Entrees took over 20 minutes after we finished apod Sweet & Sour Pork - small pieces were overcooked, so not as tender and tasty as expected. Two larger pieces were very good. Braised chicken was good
An absolute gem in the South End. Authentic and unique Yunnan dishes. Delicious food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Rice Steamed Ribs, Boiled Fish Filet in Chili Oil 水煮鱼片
JeremyH
LOVE this little gem in the South End. The food is so good -- be sure to opt for the "Yunnan signature" items on the menu, rather than the more traditional options you might be more familar with. Try the Stir Fried Rice Cake, the Dali Fried Mushroom, the Dali Fried Pea Jelly, Grandma's Potato, or the various dishes with longhorn pepper -- some of my favorites. The service is great, and the atmosphere is comfortable, unassuming, and unpretentious. The only downside here is the lack of a full bar license, so drink options are limited to beer or wine. But nothing goes better with this food, especially the spicier options, than a nice cold beer.
Ian Marlier
Loved the food - stir fries rice cakes and the boiled fish with picked veg were particularly delicious IMO. Prices are very reasonable. 5 dishes is too much for 2 people unless you want lottttts of leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stir Fried Rice Cakes
Chloe Campbell
Do you think you have had the best Chinese food anywhere? Nope. Not until you have tried Yunnan kitchen. I have never ever ever had Chinese food like this. Do not be put off by how much we paid. We ordered a loooot of food. The prices are super cheap!Vegetarian options: Lots of tasty options. The tofu with long horn peppers is spicy and yummy. Also the potato pancakes with chili flakes.
Yunnan was a respite from the rain that let us linger over a long dinner and catch up with old friends. Authentic cuisine. Warm and well-lit. A delicious meal. We'll definitely be back.
Food is amazing! We had the Yunnan Potato Pancake but it's really taro. Also hear classic chicken and broccoli, LaLa beef, sweet sticky rice ball. Service was OK decent. Waiter was helpful in recommending dishes to us, but not the warmest. The restaurant was full, the waiters didn't rush us out. Environment and safety distance - Ambience is great. Spacious in between tables. It was full but didn't feel rushed. Noise level was good. You can hear other people's cheeriness but also able to have a private conversation.
Love Yunnan food...and tea. Was shocked that there was no puerh/pu'er on the menu, but otherwise found this place--we parked on the street a couple blocks away--to be accessible, delicious, very friendly, and authentic. The Americanization of the fish dish (i.e., removal of bones ahead of time) was impressive!
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice food, mostly spicy, but some can be made not spicy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Delight 泡鲁达
If I could give zero stars, I would. Very rude
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
We came for lunar new year lunch, first time here, and were very impressed! We especially liked a spicy beef dish with mint, but fried tofu with peppers was very good too. Will definitely go back.
Great authentic Chinese food. We ordered yongping braised chicken, boiled fish filet in chili oil, and dali fried mushroom. All were much better than expected. Among the three, the chicken was the best; chewy but soft inside (there are huge chunk of ginger, be careful). The chicken can be bit salty, so I would recommend it with rice.Service was not exceptional, but good enough that we can enjoy the meal.The only downside would be the atmosphere. The building and furniture were outdated, and it would be much appealing to customers if they renovate the interior.Parking: Use the 2hr street parking in front of the building
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Fried Chicken, Boiled Fish Filet in Chili Oil 水煮鱼片, Boiled Fish Filet in Chili Oil
I’d have to say that Yunnan Kitchen is probably one of the best Chinese food spots within the area. Whether you dine in or take out, service is impeccable. Food portions are large enough to share and is very good quality. I dined out recently closer to closing and had such a pleasant experience. They were very accommodating as I told them I had guests with me. Even added cute drawings on my take out. The jalapeño spicy beef udon would be my top pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Apps arrived quickly, hot, tasty Entrees took over 20 minutes after we finished apod Sweet & Sour Pork - small pieces were overcooked, so not as tender and tasty as expected. Two larger pieces were very good. Braised chicken was good
Restaurantji Recommends
An absolute gem in the South End. Authentic and unique Yunnan dishes. Delicious food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Rice Steamed Ribs, Boiled Fish Filet in Chili Oil 水煮鱼片
LOVE this little gem in the South End. The food is so good -- be sure to opt for the "Yunnan signature" items on the menu, rather than the more traditional options you might be more familar with. Try the Stir Fried Rice Cake, the Dali Fried Mushroom, the Dali Fried Pea Jelly, Grandma's Potato, or the various dishes with longhorn pepper -- some of my favorites. The service is great, and the atmosphere is comfortable, unassuming, and unpretentious. The only downside here is the lack of a full bar license, so drink options are limited to beer or wine. But nothing goes better with this food, especially the spicier options, than a nice cold beer.
Loved the food - stir fries rice cakes and the boiled fish with picked veg were particularly delicious IMO. Prices are very reasonable. 5 dishes is too much for 2 people unless you want lottttts of leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stir Fried Rice Cakes
Do you think you have had the best Chinese food anywhere? Nope. Not until you have tried Yunnan kitchen. I have never ever ever had Chinese food like this. Do not be put off by how much we paid. We ordered a loooot of food. The prices are super cheap!Vegetarian options: Lots of tasty options. The tofu with long horn peppers is spicy and yummy. Also the potato pancakes with chili flakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Shredded Chicken, Wood Ear Salad and Potato Salad
Tried it on our trip to Boston and it was so good!! Will definitely buy from here again on our next trip :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Rice Steamed Ribs, Xuanwei Ham & Potato Rice