50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Needham

“We went there Saturday afternoon. I ordered my usual, Chicken Subgum Chow Mein and boneless spareribs. The waitress was very nice but limited in the English language. Therein was part of the problem. I did not get what I would consider my usual. It looked like Chop Suey . Not what I am used to. I sent it back and received pretty much the same thing on the second try. The boneless spare ribs were very fatty and not like the ribs I received on prior visits. Also the Duck Sauce seemed to be "watered down" with very little taste. All in all it wasn't a pleasant experience this time. Hopefully it will be better next time.“

“Been eating from them 2yrs food so delicious so good thy make it to perfection, never undercooked or overcooked.It's always just right never got one of orders wrong,never been sick from eating their food,and I always leave a tip they very much deserve it!“

“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. :)“

“Had a last-minute birthday dinner here for 10. They were really busy but squeezed us in when they heard it was my birthday. The food was beautiful - I had tried the brilliant NYC outlet before and this did not disappoint. Fresh and varied flavours, great price, fast as lightning. The incredibly friendly staff sang me happy birthday, and even gave me a small gift! What more could I ask for?“

“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!“

“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!“

“The food is great and short wait time.“

“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“

“Soup dumplings are great but they also have an interesting menu with a great selection of dry noodles, noodle soups and various dumplings. The Chongqing noodles with yellow peas and pork is probably my favorite thing here. Service was fast and friendly. Casual spot for some great food and maybe some new things to try.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 came here with my family and got to try a lot of things! Most dishes were above average. The salt and pepper calamari was particularly good, so we would definitely try more salt and pepper dishes next time. The Sichuan boiled fish fillet was also good.

The lobster with vermicelli was pretty tasty, but we would want to try the ginger scallion lobster next time for the bolder flavors. We were also sitting next to the lobster/fish tank, and it didn't seem that clean..

The dungeness crab with sticky rice was quite bland, unfortunately. The shrimp with snow peas was decent but nothing special.

Overall we would probably choose items that have stronger flavors next time. The menu is huge, so there's a lot left to try!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wok & talks food is so fresh and delicious! People there are nice and very helpful!“

“Food was amazing came with so much even for the pricing I thought it was appropriate. Left full and did not leave any and customer service was so good kind and took care of us very well my water was always full I’m surprised this place isn’t packed 100% recommend“

“Best Chinese food ever, best waitress Cindy,“

“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.“

“Decided to check this place out after seeing a Tik Tok about it and it got my hunger juices flowing. It didn’t disappoint as the cucumber salad was tasty and the beef and shrimp dumplings were very good as well. Fast and friendly service and i sat outside and enjoyed every bite. $20 and some change was worth it to me to want to come back and have my Saturday tennis brunch group to check it out soon…“

“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.“

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

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

“I really enjoyed the food here. Everything we ordered was full of flavor and felt thoughtfully prepared. The balance in the dishes was just right, and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. The service was also great. Everyone on the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome.

We did get asked to switch tables shortly after sitting down, which could have been a little frustrating, but they handled it so well. They offered a warm and sincere apology, and the way they approached it actually made us feel good about moving. It felt like they really cared about our experience.

The only downside was that the food took a while to come out. It wasn’t a major issue, but it’s worth noting if you’re on a tight schedule. Thankfully, the quality of the food made the wait feel worth it.

All in all, this place left a great impression on me. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was comfortable. I’d definitely come back and recommend it to friends.“

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

“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.“

“I've been meaning to try this place for a while, and got to try a lot of things as we went with a group of friends. Overall I would say that the food was good, but the flavors were a bit repetitive and nothing stood out. The fried rice was probably my favorite dish. The barbecue dishes all tasted similar and the mushrooms were sadly quite soggy and under seasoned.“

“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.“

“Came here to get some sushi for lunch the pricing was outstanding and the quality was top notch

atmosphere was very cozy staff was accommodating and everything was fresh and delicious.

Happy to have found this little spot look forward to coming back again in the future“

“I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup. Very generous portions, good prices, and delicious broth. Minus one star only because the beef was a bit dry, I would have preferred a slightly fattier cut if possible. Other than that, absolutely delicious and would definitely come again. Photo of menu attached taken on 6/29/24.“

“Asia Wok is a local favorite and has been for decades. Before that the current owner worked for Tom, in his beautiful restaurant on Brighton Avenue. It has the old style Cantonese American food that I grew up with and still love. Food is delicious and the restaurant has the best value for the money of any eatery in Allston. The owner does his own delivery and the chefs are the real deal. If you miss that kind of delicious Chinese food this is definitely the place to order from.“

“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 “

“Came here for the 1st time to celebrate my husband's birthday with a party of 4 adults and 4 kids and we were able to enjoy a delicious meal to accommodate all our tastes. Ordered some skewers nonspicy for the kids (chicken, pork sausage, chicken heart) along with egg fried rice and steamed dumplings which they really enjoyed. Adults enjoyed drinks and skewers along with cold wheat jelly salad and the eel with cucumber salad. The chicken and lamb skewers were the crowd favorite. Service was great as well!

Kid-friendliness: Restaurant is spacious and we had a party of 8 with 4 children (ranging age 2-7) and we were seating along the wall / bench on one side which worked great. They offered high chairs but we didn't need it. They also provided plastic plates and utensils and kid friendly water cups for all the kids.“

“I saved this restaurant back in 2019 when I first passed by. This week, I walked by again—after six years and a whole pandemic. It felt surreal, like stepping into another time. The food is still as authentic and delicious as I remembered. Truly worth the bookmark!“

“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!“

“I get the same thing every time I go and I absolutely love it. The waitress that we normally have, I forget her name. She always makes some sort of recommendation. So we do get something new each time. I trust her recommendations. I love there, mule, drink. You can just always come on hot, fresh, tasty food. Each and every time“

“We have been eating here for Years. The food is consistent. The owners and cooks are the same.

Mandarin Cafe is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The quality of food is great and the portion sizes are generous and the ingredients are top-notch.

Lately we have been ordering the Veggie Dumplings and the Kung Pao Tofu. The dishes are an absolute treat.

The restaurant itself is just a small kitchen with a few tables and chairs - you do get to see the chefs hard at work behind the counter.

Conveniently located in a strip mall on route 9 in Natick, Mandarin Cafe accepts online ordering with a very comprehensive menu. This is my new favorite fast food, Sunday order in, comfort Chinese food restaurant.“

“Noodles are great. Wish they had the thicker version like lanfeast does, but otherwise superb flavor. More variety. And pretty good lamb skewers. Wish they had a better line up system. The popcorn chicken is eh. Highly recommended everything else.“

“Best of hand made dumplings. Our whole family including little kids love them. Definitely try them! You don’t know what delicacies you are missing u til you try them. The wrappers’textures are amazing. It has soup in it and the meat is great.
Their rice and noodles dishes are all very good. Service is quick and friendly.“

“I've now eaten here in person and called for delivery - the food and service is amazing! We ordered from the Chinese appetizers, entrees, and sides and were very impressed with the food quality and consistency. They were able to deliver to our address promptly - the food was still hot! The service in person was equally great. Highly recommend!“

“I saw Jayson Tatum here yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything.

He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?”

I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like five orders of crab rangoons in his hands without paying.

The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.

When she took one of the bags and keyed in quantity x5, he stopped her and told her to enter each line individually “to prevent any math tricks,” and then turned around and winked at me. If he was making a joke, I guess I didn't get it. After she keyed in each individual order of rangoons and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.“

“I enjoy their lunch takeout a lot. A friend from work and I have their lunch takeout out specials frequently and highly enjoy them. The sesame chicken is so tasty. Large portions and friendly staff always keep us coming back. I recommend having lunch or dinner here for sure.“

“Good Chinese food, amazing service. Ordered online some pork fried rice and chicken lo mein and specified there was a sesame allergy, also ordered sesame chicken. Got a phone call within <5 minutes confirming that sesame chicken does, in fact, have sesames and to double check the allergy alert in case we forgot it. I informed that someone separate would be eating the sesame chicken and when I picked up, the allergy food was separate from the rest of our order. Very nice staff and always a pleasant experience picking up.“

“Mejores pica-pollo con tostones!!!!“

“High quality of food and service“

“Premium buffet cost less than 40$ with a lot of protein Avbl (Beef brisket, tongue etc). The options for food is plenty and it worths the price. Even single person get treated nicely, which is very good. However it is not friendly for vegetarians, due to the lack of clear indication in their food selection area (some of them might seem to be vegetarian while contain animal products) so be careful.“

“The food is absolutely amazing, so fresh. 2nd visit and will definitely be back. The staff is so pleasant and I can’t say enough about the foods we tried. Can’t wait to go again at try a few more items on the menu.“

“This is going to be a long one but the short of it? This place is a must-try! I visited with a group in the evening. The drink menu offers all the classic boba flavors you'd expect, along with some unique twists like a soda lemonade drink that was super refreshing on a hot day. It’s the perfect spot to catch up with friends, with plenty of seating, including cozy spots in the back if you want to get some work done as WiFi is available.
We weren’t planning to eat, but ended up ordering the popcorn chicken. It was the perfect snack. Later, we ordered their chicken teriyaki. The food is freshly made by the owner’s mother, which makes the whole experience feel extra special and fresh.
Beyond the food and drinks, this shop is full of surprises: handmade teas, press-on nails, and original artwork created by the owner, who is an incredible artist. You can purchase prints or postcards of their work, which adds such a personal and creative touch to the space. This is a family-owned gem with heart, flavor, and creativity. I already can’t wait to go back!“

“Chicken lo mein is mid, but the scallion pancakes are fresh and crispy, and Rick serves a stiff SB, but
I love this place for more than its good and reasonably priced fare. There’s a certain curb appeal that comes from having no windows that more modern establishments are still struggling to grasp. Rick is the most gracious host/server/bartender, and I welcome any additional business in his direction even if it’s just to hear his genuine, “You’re welcome,” each and every time you politely thank him for something. It’s fun to go for some drinks with a few friends when it’s dead, and fun to go to celebrate your birthday when it’s popping. Give it a whirl!“