50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Waltham

“i’ve been here a couple times and i can really appreciate the effort the main staff member puts towards the place
v comfy place to just relax at for a bit
also the lychee jasmine milk tea i got was yummy
it’s easy to just go down the street to a bigger company, but i love supporting this place
keep it up !!“

“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!!!“

“Okay, our new favorite Sichuan restaurant! We’ve been a couple of times now, and the flavors are amazing. All of the dishes that we’ve tried have been great - both in taste and value. Mapo tofu, spicy fish fillet, clay pot eggplant and pork to name a few. Highly recommended!“

“The price to quality ratio is very good, the only thing better would be the Costco $5 chicken. Lunch specials run $11 or $13 and comes with a bowl of rice.

While other restaurants in general load the meal up with fillers, such as breads, beans or rice, the ratio here is the other way around. There is 2X or 3x of the dish, relative to starch.

Comes with tea, picked vegetables and dry peanuts“

“I'm a longtime veggie crust customer, but this was my first time trying out their Waltham location, and they did not disappoint!

Stopped in to pick up a vegan sausage onion and pepper pizza and it was fantastic. I had ordered it well done and they cooked it perfectly. The two guys who were working this past Monday were friendly and welcoming to my son and I. The pizza was ready on time and tasted great. I would've uploaded a picture of the full pizza, but I ate half of it on the drive home, because it was that good lol. 10/10 would definitely recommend the waltham location. 🍕“

“Hands down the best Chinese food in Waltham! Delivery is fast and food arrives hot and well packaged. Crab rangoons, chicken fingers, egg rolls, boneless spare ribs, wonton soup, fried rice, lo mein, peking ravioli, general gau's chicken, and beef/chicken teriyaki skewers are among our routine orders. They are all soooo good. Have never eaten at the restaurant, always done delivery.“

“Honestly has been my go to for the past 3 years. This place slaps every time I get it. Prices are great, portion sizes are generous, and taste is good. Highly recommend the pork fried rice. Obviously not something mind blowing but, for the price, they don’t skimp on the meat and you can really taste the wok hei. Also one of the few places open past midnight so great for college students.“

“My boyfriend and I love it here! When the staff learned it was his birthday they went all out with taking care of us. The staff are so kind and want you to enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“I’ve been coming here for 9 years and I don’t know why I haven’t thought of writing a review until now but Asia Wok is consistently good with great portions and service. Open late as well. Best Chinese take-out in the area by 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. :)“

“Excellent food and a very enjoyable meal at Kung Fu Kitchen! We tried several dishes and were very happy with everything we ordered.

The wonton soup was especially good. The wontons were large, with visible shrimp in each one, and the soup was loaded with fresh vegetables. Very satisfying and flavorful.

The chive pancake was another highlight—filled with chives, egg, glass noodles, and dried shrimp. It tasted authentic and was absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the steamed and pan-fried dumplings.

The restaurant is clean, bright, and modern. Service wasn’t the greatest, but for this type of casual, fast-paced restaurant, it was totally acceptable.

Overall, the quality and authenticity of the food really impressed me. Definitely a 5/5, and I would happily come back!“

“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!!“

“This place is legit! Our favorite was the double cooked pork. The only thing we didn’t like was the soup, which had too many peppers in it. But there are other things on the menu that we would like to try. I will eat here again!“

“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.“

“Tried this restaurant based on the positive reviews and didn't have high expectations, but found the soup dumplings and noodles surprising good and quite authentic. The soup dumplings had a good amount of liquid inside and the pork was tasty, not dry. The rainbow dumplings all tasted pretty much the same, we couldn't distinguish the different flavors but they tasted very good. The beef noodles had a great flavor and a decent amount of protein and veg. The chili chicken was a bit disappointing however. It was quite dry and wasn't very spicy at all. The chili wontons were very good but again not spicy enough. We enjoyed the jelly dessert, just the right amount of sweetness for after dinner.

The one waiter that was working around 6pm on a Monday night was very efficient. There was some confusion about leaving out peanuts in our dishes but he corrected the problem with the kitchen without hesitation. The restaurant is bright and airy, very clean. Overall, we had a very good dining experience here and will definitely be coming back.“

“AMAZING FOOD & ATMOSPHERE!! The Mongolian Beef is incredible!!!!“

“Came here around dinner time, and the waiter gave us the option to sit wherever we choose! Very kind man, was speaking in Mandarin but I didn’t understand.. I got the lamb hand pulled noodles, and my friend got the wonton noodle soup.

Loved how tender the beef was, but thought the noodles were kind of stuck in chunks towards the bottom which made the experience not as great. I added some chili oil to enhance the flavor!

As for the wonton noodle soup, my friend enjoyed the wontons and thought the soup was a bit light/bland. She added some chili oil as well!“

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

“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.“

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

“High quality of food and service“

“I love the homemade noodles, pretty stretchy and firm. The flavor is also good and deep, it's just too salty. I ate one bowl of noodles feeling like I was eating 1 full bowl of salt. Next time if I come here I'll definitely ask to lower the salt to 1/5 of what they're putting in“

“I visited on a weekday right when the place opened. It wasn’t very crowded at first, but it started filling up as time went on.

They currently have an All-You-Can-Eat deal, and I was pleased with it. The service was prompt and attentive, with quick water refills and speedy delivery of dishes. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations.

We sampled the Pork Belly, Pork, Beef, and Lamb, all of which were tasty and well-portioned for our group. We also tried the watercress, fried bean curd, silken tofu, quail egg, and noodles. While most items were standard, the noodles stood out as particularly good.

For appetizers, we had the pork dumplings and brown sugar rice cake. The pork dumplings were typical, but the brown sugar rice cake was a highlight—crispy and not overly sweet.

The sauce bar had a solid selection, including the usual options and a nice touch of chopped peanuts for added flavor.

There was also a dessert bar with ice cream and popsicles, which was a nice bonus.

The ambiance was quite pleasant, with unique chairs and a well-thought-out theme. The only minor issue was that the pot was a bit far from my seat, but that was more about my seating arrangement than anything else.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely return.“

“This is easily my new favorite in Brookline. The rice is cooked very well, with a crispy layer around the edges of the clay pot that’s lightly browned and crunchy which is exactly what you want to look for in clay pot rice. Sue recommended mixing the beef brisket with Chinese sausage into the rice, and it was amazing. The vibe is cozy and casual, great for a relaxed dinner, and the prices are a genuinely great value for the quality and portion size. This place has been open about a year now and deserves way more attention, highly recommend!“

“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.“

“The food is great and short wait time.“

“It’s not bad. I think it’s in between; it’s a good spot for a local stop if you're a resident, not too picky, and need a quick lunch. The person up front was amazing, though. I had chicken fingers and rice. The rice was good. The tea was good (hot and fresh). The seating was clean. I feel like the biggest highlight is the staff being attentive and accommodating. If you need a place to grab food during free time or lunch and want good portions for your buck, they do a great job. They do have lunch specials at strict times then it's separate orders that may be a little pricey, but you get a good deal of food, which is great.“

“This place is so good. Best Uyghur food I’ve had in New England. We tried 6 entrees and enjoyed all of them. The only thing we weren’t a fan of were the dumplings and samosas because they’re very cumin forward. We received our food really quickly as well. If you’re looking for a halal Asian food spot check them out“

“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.“

“This review is long overdue, but this is a great Thai small business to support. The place is cozy [with seasonal outdoor seating] and the staff is always warm. The Drunken noodles are my go-to and it is a generous portion of noodles AND protein...for the most part. I strongly discourage paying extra for extra protein as I paid $3 for EXTRA protein and received 3 small shrimp. This seems to be a trend as I have ordered DN at two other places and the extra fee was not reflected in the portion delivered. But Mae does deliver consistently outside of this.“

“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.“

“First time at a Chinese spot, and the guy working there was super welcoming and patient. The food came out lightning fast! We chatted for a bit and I found out he's actually from Hong Kong, and he told me so many stories about his life there. Such a great vibe 😁 If upper management sees this, the guy totally earned a raise! Next time I go back, I'm definitely asking for him!“

“Best Chinese food ever, best waitress Cindy,“

“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!“

“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.“

“I ordered spicy chicken fried rice just to be safe trying out new place, got shrimp fried rice (which was not spicy). Introvert so ate it anyway, and it was my first time trying shrimps too. It wasn’t spicy but it was really really good, and the quantity is really generous too!!! Gonna be my go to spot :)“

“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“

“Absolutely incredible! The Fragrant Spicy Beef Offal was easily the highlight of the meal. The offal was unbelievably tender, rich, and fatty in the best way — almost melting in your mouth. Every bite was packed with deep, savory flavor and a fragrant spicy kick that made it impossible to stop eating.

I’ve honestly never had beef offal prepared like this before, and it completely surprised me. An absolute must-try if you’re here. I would come back just for this dish!“

“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.“

“The restaurant is mix of bar seatings and regular seating. Interior is clean and neat. Server is very welcoming and friendly. I ordered their lamb skewer and Lanzhou beef noodle. The beef was juicy and tender. Noodle was soft and al dente. Not easily get soggy. Broth was hearty and rich. Lamb skewers aren’t gamey. Definitely a nice comforting dishes they serve here. Will definitely come back!!!“

“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“

“One of the best Chinese restaurants closest to #ArlingtonMA“

“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.“

“Looking for Japanese resturant and was recommended by one of my colleague
Here is my feedback
1. Very nice ambiance
2. Settings are good
3. Hot pot was nice
4. Food was great and light.

Cons
1. For first timers it is little difficult to understand the process
2. Menu is not self explanatory
3. Service was bit slow though there were hardly two sets of customers“

“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.“

“This place has fantastic congee and rice rolls. There is a wide variety of conge flavors that are super tasty and satisfying. From beef and egg to pork and liver, there’s tons of great options for you to choose from. And you get lots of incredible rice rolls and Chinese donuts as a side. The rice rolls come in huge portions and are a great pairing with your congee.
Overall, this is a great place to eat. It has a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere so I highly recommend it! The staff here are super friendly and do a great job being kind and helpful. Enjoy!“

“A rare find of semi-authentic northern Chinese cuisine in a non-descript mini strip mall on a “highway”.
IFor a suburban Chinese restaurant, this is a standout for sure.
The noodles (a specialty) are very well made with the right chew. The dumplings are tasty and juicy. Eggplant, a favorite veg, is well done without being too greasy. Some of the dishes lack the expected Maala, but that’s not surprising considering the palate they are catering to.

If you are in the metro west area, this is definitely deserves a visit.“