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.“

“I’m a local, and I’ve been ordering from this takeout place for years. Every time I don’t feel like cooking, it’s my first choice. My son and I love their dumplings and boneless spare ribs. Maybe I’m just lucky, but they’ve never disappointed me so far!!!“

“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. :)“

“I've been to KungFu Kitchen two times now and it's been consistently great. I've ordered the Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup, Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumber Salad - all were amazing and would order again. The pork and shrimp wonton soup was brought a perfect balance to the flavorful meal and it's broth was super yummy. The cucumber salad was seasoned perfectly and was a nice balance to the otherwise heavy meal. My favorite is probably the pork xiao long bao, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order.

Service was great. Both times we were a party of two and were seated quickly, if not immediately. Food came out very fast. Will 100% be returning.“

“Thank you to Chef Jon for allowing us to pick up a package of frozen dumplings during our visit to Artifact on Memorial Day. Cooked them up tonight and they were delicious, as was the edamame salad!!“

“Absolute best sichuan chinese restaurant in town. The flavors and dishes are authentic and if you love spice, this place is a must visit in Boston. I can say with confidence that every single dish on their menu is a treat and an experience in itself and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable.“

“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.“

“This place is amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious — no misses at all. They have great Sichuan flavors as well as Shanghai-style dishes. The owner is super nice, and the service is wonderful. Also, the young waiter is very handsome — he looks like a Korean movie star“

“Great find, the best fried soup dumplings I've had so far. You can watch them making dumplings through the window. Always fresh and obviously hot from the stove and always delicious. Wontons in spicy sauce is also among my favorites. Hard to get inside table during busy hours but you can sit outside when it's nice out.“

“Wonderful place to get a hot pot whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is great... But what really stood out was the service: I've never in 45 years been to a place where the host comes around and warns you about the parking ban on the street, but I have now. That's truly going the extra mile for your customers!“

“I had the hand pulled noodles with beef. I wish I took a picture but I was so excited to devour it that it slipped my mind. The beef was cooked incredibly tender and the flavor was on point. The sauce had that indescribable nostalgic scent of home cooked Chinese food. The noodles you could tell were actually hand pulled. Some thicker, some thinner, but all delicious. Perfect texture and complemented the beef very well. I’ll be back with friends“

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

“The food here at Chef Zhang's is amazing! The minced pork black bean noodles have an amazing texture and the dishes have great presentation. They have great spice levels and you can ask for your food to be less or extra spicy. The owner is super friendly and service is great.“

“Ratatouille | Remember that scene when the food critic was brought back to his childhood memory of his mother cooking ratatouille? It was kinda like that for me at Big Fun Claypot in Brookline. Such familiar childhood memories of flavors. I got the combo with Salty Fish and Ground Pork with Chinese Sausage and Bacon and it was delish! The salty fishy had so much tasty nostalgia and the lop cheurng (Chinese sausage) was sweet and juicy. Even had fun scraping off the crispy rice from the bottom of the claypot. Will go here again!“

“The food is great and short wait time.“

“High quality of food and service“

“Good eat with good price for today's Boston. The hand pulled noodle and the BiangBiang noodles are nicely prepared with enough chewyness. Broth and the stir fried toppings are well seasoned.
You order via scanning the QR code and waiter will bring the food to you table.“

“Came outside peak hours and had a pretty relaxed meal. The bilingual menu descriptions were fun. We ordered three meat dishes, and while everything was solid, nothing really stood out. It felt a little pricey at the end, though I’m not sure if that’s just the going rate for Chinese food in Somerville. Sichuan Cuisine in Watertown is still my favorite.“

“This is my happy place. I have never had a dish here that wasn’t delicious. It’s down to earth, good vibes & friendly staff. I hope they are there forever. If you want to feel like you are having authentic Chinese food at your auntie’s house, this is the place to go. 🤗🍜“

“The dumplings were really yummy and fresh. Our noodle soups were okay, nothing impressive though. I liked the flavor of my sour and spicy broth. It was yummy to try hand pulled noodles though hated how much they stuck together. Crab rangoons and egg rolls were really average here.“

“We tried Kozy Kitchen while visiting Boston and it ended up being a really nice surprise. We ordered the beef noodle soup and xiao long bao, and both were seriously good, honestly better than a lot of places we’ve tried in Boston’s Chinatown. We’re visiting from New York, so we’re pretty picky about Chinese food, and this place definitely delivered. The location is also super convenient on the BU campus.“

“The service was impeccable, the food was spectacular, and the place itself was great! Our waiter was very kind, and the handroll and Naruto made out tastebuds sing with joy! Deeply recommend this place, 10/10. Great for all the sushi enjoyers!“

“A wonderful tiki bar! We loved the food and creative cocktails.“

“Best Chinese food ever, best waitress Cindy,“

“Enjoyed our impromptu dinner with girl gang of 7.
Freshly prepared food with authentic flavors.
The place was beautiful and had lovely vibes.
The portions were super huge . We ordered multiple dishes to try all flavors and were super impressed. Definitely recommend of you are in the area. There was a fried fish appetizer Sichuan style that was a clear winner 🏆. Free parking lot was added bonus“

“Solid authentic Chinese spot with good texture on their hand pulled noodles and dumpling wrappers. Food is cooked fresh to order and delicious. I’d come back again, their menu has a lot of variety and has so many things I want to try. Definitely gets busy with take out orders and a good number of tables occupied on weekends.“

“Ordered the Wonton Soup and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place.“

“Emma and Maryna gave me really good customer service super friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful from start to finish.
The food was just as good—everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. You can tell they put effort into the quality, and it definitely shows.“

“I ordered two times from their catering menu to feed a crew of about 12-18 people and they were perfect! They were eager to accommodate dietary restrictions, provide utensils, and work around our schedule. The food was great and fed all of us well with leftovers (about 3 trays easily feeds 15+ people with extra.) Everyone loved the food and their great prices helped me stay on budget!“

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

“There was a moment where I genuinely spaced out and thought I was just back in a small casual restaurant somewhere in China.
It makes me wonder whether places like this even expect to serve non Chinese speakers. The food is great, the price is reasonable, and more people really should try this type of service and cooking. At the same time, the whole space feels like it runs on its own reality and rhythm. In that sense, writing this entire review in English might not even make sense, because non Chinese speakers reading reviews like this might still choose not to come here. Anyway, this contradiction and the parallel pocket reality are part of the experience itself.“

“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.“

“My coworker introduced me to Wild Blossom several years ago when I worked in the area. The food & service is great and much more reasonable priced than some other local restaurants. I moved to out of state but will go there when I’m in town.
Best Chinese food around!“

“Went to an escape room nearby and a friend wanted Chinese near us and checked on the maps and this was close by and had good reviews.

Just like the reviews said there is as paid parking lot right next to it and you may find free street parking around.

Quiet with plenty of seating and very authentic Chinese food, not the Americanized Chinese food. They also served us water right away and kept coming around to make sure our glasses were always topped up.

The friend who wanted Chinese asked the waiter for a shrimp recommendation and talked with the waiter about what he would like and when the food came it was exactly what he wanted. Everyone lived their dishes and the prices were very reasonable.

We even agreed that next time we do the escape room in the area, we are going back to eat there again.“

“My favorite place for Chinese food. So fresh and amazing. You have to try the chicken egg foo young with its special sauce. To die for!!!“

“My wife (and her family) love rice rolls and often make our own. This place is very good (4.5 stars). Thin and chewy with good amount of filling and a sauce that is right balance of sweet and savory. Good portions for the price. Our favorite was the char siu, but the beef, shrimp and beef stew were also delicious. Recommend!“

“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 ordered two dishes and both had mild flavors that weren’t overpowering, making them enjoyable for anyone. I tried the Mapo Tofu and the thick noodles served with bok choy in a slightly spicy and tangy sauce. The noodles seemed to be handmade and had a great chewy texture. Even though I’m sensitive to strong spices and usually can’t handle heavily seasoned Chinese food, everything here suited me really well. I would recommend this place to anyone who prefers clean and well-balanced flavors.“

“A hidden gem is what it is.

I was craving for some clay pots and
came across this restaurant walking along the street and decided to dine in here. It ended up terrific! It’s a family style restaurant and food was surprisingly delicious!

I ordered rice noodle and the staff recommended add an egg in it and it’s so good.

Service is also great.

I’ll 100% recommend to anyone! Super authentic food.“

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

“Had a great meal at Lan Feast. We ordered the tea chicken, fried noodles, and the eggplant with string beans, and every dish was flavorful and well prepared. The tea chicken was especially tasty with crispy skin and juicy meat, while the eggplant and string beans had a great balance of texture and seasoning. The fried noodles were also delicious and paired well with the other dishes. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. Definitely a spot I’d come back to when I’m craving good Chinese food in Boston.“

“Emma and Maryna gave me really good customer service super friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful from start to finish.
The food was just as good—everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. You can tell they put effort into the quality, and it definitely shows.“

“This restaurant was recommended to me by my son. The moment I called in my order I enjoyed the person I was speaking to. They were kind and friendly and informative. I was greeting by that same lovely person when I picked my food up. All the food was delicious but The General Gaus chicken is by far the best I’ve ever had! 10/10! I will definitely be back!!“

“Egg Foo Yong. Is A1 I don’t know what’s on the sauce or that gravy but it’s so good. You could just eat it By herself, the Food is so fresh and good. And the people that are so respectful and nice. I’ve been coming there for maybe a year now and I don’t and won’t be Greate From Coming To This Place.“

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

“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.“

“Authentic Sichuan food, such a rare find! We ordered 酸菜鱼pickled vegetables and fish stew, 猪肉碎米牙菜pork belly with preserved vegetables, and wonton. All delicious- nothing is too spicy or salty, just the right flavor.
The service was excellent too. We came for an early dinner, so no wait. There was a water pitcher on the table for self serve, the one waitress serving the whole restaurant at the time was knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive when in need. After we ordered we were left alone to chat, there was no awkward interruptions like in other places, and that was perfect.
Love the place, would highly recommend.“

“10/10 on all parts! Service was amazing, food was amazing! I got the braised pork belly with noodles and it was so freaking delicious 😋 the brown sugar milk tea was made perfectly as well! The food was made quickly and tasted fresh. The woman at the register, who also made the drinks and food, was so kind and lovely. Five stars!!!“

“It’s about half an hour west of Boston Metro area, could be traffic, and in the middle of nowhere. I’s inside a mall with plenty of parking. Most importantly, the Dim Sums is really good and service is pretty attentive. Though the place is big, it could still be a long wait at peak hours. But they provide a pager to buzz you when your table is ready. So you can do some shopping while waiting for a table.“

“This is our go to in the area. I’m not sure if there’s new management or not this last few years or so, but something happened and now the food is magical. There’s a small indoor eating area, but I’ve observed maybe a handful of folks use it in the last 5 years or so. I have seen 10 simultaneous pick up orders crowd the front desk though.“