50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Melrose

“Everything we have had has been fabulous! Our go to always! Orange Chicken Lo Mein Dumplings and all appetizers made fresh and delicious!“

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

“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. :)“

“extremely attentive staff, our meal was brought very promptly. bathroom could accommodate my wheelchair easily. we loved spending a special night there, and are already looking forward to our return visit“

“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!“

“I was there at Jian Nan Syosset, Long Island. Everything went great!! But, those took the orders needed to be more educated to understand each dishes. We were a fairly larger group than standard party size. Some dished were small and some dim sum served with small quantities, like 3 or 4. Those who order for the large group, should give suggestion to order multiple orders for the same dish. So, each one in the group can have at least one.“

“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.“

“If you’re in search of an exceptional vegetarian hotpot experience, look no further than DLY!

The star of the show is undoubtedly the fresh and delicious base sauce. It’s rich in flavor and truly elevates every ingredient you choose. DLY offers both buffet options and individual orders, which is perfect for any dining preference. We opted for the buffet, and I must say, it was incredibly filling! You get to explore a wide variety of vegetables, noodles, and proteins to create your ideal hotpot.

One of the highlights is the fresh topping station. Here, you can pick up a selection of sides that add extra bursts of flavor to your hotpot. Whether you prefer a spicy kick or something more savory, the options are plentiful and allow for customization that makes the meal even more enjoyable.

Overall, DLY is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in a fantastic vegetarian hotpot experience. Fresh ingredients, delicious sauces, and a fun buffet format make it a perfect place for both casual dining and special occasions. You won’t leave hungry, that’s for sure!“

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

“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“

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

“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!!!“

“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“

“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.“

“This place is the bomb. drove 2 hours to try it. service , food , and were phenomenal. Definitely coming back with friends. They even validated our parking.“

“We ordered a bunch of food for delivery and everything was very delicious except for the steamed dumplings.
Definitely recommend:
- scallion pancakes
- beef and broccoli
- crab rangoon
- shrimp fried rice“

“My husband and I have going here for many years. Food is always consistently delicious& fresh ! The owner & bartender makes amazing cocktails using his own made mixers . I am a margarita lover and normally you can’t order one at a Chinese restaurant, but here they are spot on ! If you haven’t been you need to try !!“

“Food is excellent! Service is great.“

“The food is always good. This time service was lacking. Our food was delivered with no plates- asked three times and finally got up and got them ourselves Drinks took time- it was not busy when we arrived at 5:15 on a Saturday- so not sure why there was such a delay. Luckily our show was at 7:30- so we had time!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I discovered this restaurant while bicycling to Lexington on the Minuteman Trail. I love the traditional dining room with table cloths and Chinese decorations. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly and attentive. It has become one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Boston.“

“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!“

“Highly recommend for hand pulled noodles(the name is a pretty hard giveaway). The bouncy texture and flavorful soup options are what you’ll want on a cold rain day or after a good workout. I would order the vegetable dumplings and vegetable mala pot or just pot, if spicy food is not for you (for any vegetarians and everyone) to try.“

“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!“

“Great service Great food. Will definitely be going there again“

“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.“

“Delicious food. Quick and friendly service. Sautéed clam with black bean sauce is a must to order- always perfectly sautéed. Best salted fish fried rice. I personally just do not prefer the smell of the restaurants when they happen to locate at basement. But happy with food and service!“

“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.“

“Recently had lunch here for the first time and it was soooooo good. Delicious food, warm ambience and really nice staff.“

“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 “

“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 services from Mr Alamin & staff from Pearl Point outlet 👍👍“

“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！“

“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.“

“The feeling that filled my heart in this moment was one finding a long lost love. One that you had once, one that eventually drifted apart due to whatever circumstances, and then finding each other again in the most unexpected moment and regaining that wonderful traction of a friendship all over again. Yes, I’m talking about food.

It was once a tale of two spots. One in Watertown and one right here. As I resided in closer to the Watertown location since the move here, I frequented it and found solace in their dishes - absolute comfort food that was done very well. However, like all businesses, things change and eventually the business was sold. I knew there was a transition period and the owner and chefs stuck around to “train” the new owners. I hoped that the “good” would remain and that the new owners would continue the tradition of wonderfully curated dishes and keep the regulars coming back. Did it happen? No. I gave them about a month of repeated visits to gauge their level of culinary competence but it never came through.

Long story short. I stopped going and that feeling of lost love began to fester.

I didn’t think much of it. I thought he had sold this place too since I’ve often overheard him saying how hard it was to run this business to his associates as he tried to satisfy every customer walking in the door or ringing the phone off the hook. So when I finally found a chance to be on this side of town, I decided to stop by and give it a shot. Maybe, maybe I thought, the new owners here would do a much better take on what they had taken over.

What I didn’t expect after placing an order was to see the owner walking out from the kitchen with dishes in hand to serve another table. Eyes wide open, I couldn’t help but say, “HEY! Good to see you again.” He in return showed the same look and smiled greeting me back with fondness and delight.

That’s when I spoke to the lady and asked more about the whole situation, wherein she explained how they sold the other place but kept this one. Regulars of the other spot now take the 15-20 minute drive just to come up here instead for a meal. I smiled. It made sense. They must have felt robbed when they went back after the place was sold. Food wasn’t even remotely the same. Don’t even talk about service either.

Anyways, long story short, when the food came out. I felt this completeness return back to my soul. Here, once again, I felt home away from home. The food did me justice. The flavors impeccable. The culinary finesse was displayed thoroughly with each bite. So it is, once again, I found my long lost love again in Boston and can’t wait to be here every single Sunday for a wonderful special meal that teleports me back to what “Home Tastes” like.“

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

“Wow! This unassuming stall in the 88 Food Connection is home to some really excellent food. We thoroughly enjoy the lamb pilaf and beef noodle soup. The chefs are also very nice folks and we're happy to support this place.

Recommended for locals and people passing through!“

“Found this place by chance while searching for a place for quick dinner in the area. Food was surprisingly authentic sichuan and thoroughly enjoyed all dishes we tried.
-Chengdu dry chicken with red chilies $21.95 delicious flavor with mild mala numbing spices, but breaded chicken pieces seem overly deep fried.
-Stir fried chicken with black bean sauce, green bell pepper and onion $18.95 even onions had full flavor and tasty. Chicken was little salty though.
-Beef Chow Fan $18.95 best smokey flavor I've tasted in years
-hot and sour soup $4.95 with all the right ingredients it was still flavorless but salty.
Place was clean with decent table settings, fast service. Decent size parking available.“

“my favorite rest. they are the best.ask for george!“

“It was our first time here. Sushi was great. Staff was also very pleasant. The restaurant itself was a very nice environment nice seating and lighting. The presentation of the sushi was amazing! It came in a beautifully designed boat steaming with dried ice and beautiful decorations! They had a pretty decent size menu. Absolutely going back.“

“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.“

“Yes, friends, they are open again! I was so sad when they closed due to the fire years ago. The restaurant is beautifully redecorated, the staff are friendly, and the food is just as delicious as I remembered! I’m so glad they’re back (as well as the other restaurants next door).“

“Went there for a corporate holiday gathering. The staff were terrific and it was such a fun, interesting chance to learn, laugh and connect with colleagues. Staff are so attentive, kind and patient. A wonderful place!“

“always my "go to" - great food and really nice people!!😀“

“Best Chinese food ever!! drinks awesome...love the Lychee Martini...Best sushi, General Gau chicken, pork fried rice etc etc...always top notch food. it was very busy and service can be challenging but staff always smiling and tremendous efforts made. Thank you to all that made a wonderful meal“

“High quality of food and service“

“Excellent Food and out of this world drinks! All the way from RI for this.“

“This is a cozy spot with only a few tables - feels like a hole in the wall and the food was good! Well seasoned, portion is a bit small but fine. Brought my family to dine here for our final meal in Boston and everyone enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The clay pot rice would take some time to cook (which is normal) but the other dishes were served pretty fast. Restaurant wasn’t loud, we enjoyed some OG Cantonese songs in the background, and overall the service was 10/10.“