50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Chelsea

“Came here for lunch one day during the week after walking by. It looked like your typical Chinese food take out restaurant. They had really good lunch combo choices. For around $8.00 I received a good portion of beef with broccoli and pork fried rice. I added an egg roll and a soda for not much more. I was pleased with everything except for the older gentleman’s people skills. When ordering, he seemed to cut me off instead of letting me say everything I needed. I was annoyed to the point I was about to tell him never mind but I took a chance with him and glad I did. I will be back soon!Parking: Metered Street parking only. 1 quarter= 30 minutes.“

“Exactly what you'd expect from a buffet, from the variety of foods, fruits, and desserts, right down to the selection of ice creams. I was surprised to find a sushi bar though. I enjoyed my meal, which was a great price for the amount of food you can get!“

“We were a party of four and a baby and we enjoyed this restaurant so much. We were pleasantly surprised by the restaurant's ability to accommodate a vegetarian, a gluten-free person and a non-soup eater who loves spicy foods -we absolutely loved the broth that we ordered a vegetarian mushroom soup with lots of flavor and depth, and the other one was a for chili peppers spicy broth, which I forgot the name of. The combo was delicious with the vegetables and the meat and the shrimp even loved the mango smoothie, there's nothing about this meal. I didn't love my husband who is eater was eating the spicy soup like there's no tomorrow the service was exceptional. I wish I remember the name of our waiter, but he was super accommodating and pointed out the glutenous items to us and was able to, keep on top of the service. Highly recommended in every single way.“

“From start to finish it was amazing. The drinks and food were delicious. Atmosphere was so unique and you felt like you were truly in another place. The bartender we had was so different than anyone we've ever met. His food and drink recommendations were spot on.“

“Great option for a relaxed Dim Sum Brunch!“

“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. :)“

“The best dumplings I’ve ever had. My friend and I ordered seafood dumplings and we enjoyed it. We also had pork soup dumplings which was quite decent too. I recommend trying Dumpling House for the best food options if you’re in Cambridge area.“

“Had a fun time at Mountain House Boston. The food was really good. Lot of chicken and seafood options. The szechuan numbing chicken was great but did come cold and with bones so might be a challenge to eat. The hot fish was the best! Melted like butter. Recommend the chrysanthemum sweet tea too!“

“Visiting Jiang Nan in Boston was a truly delightful dining experience! The Peking Duck and dumplings were especially impressive, both exceptionally delicious and memorable. The service at the restaurant was excellent as well, with professional and friendly staff. The location is also very convenient, situated near the Ritz Carlton, making it a perfect spot for enjoying a fine Chinese meal with family or friends. Highly recommend to all lovers of Chinese cuisine!“

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

“This was a lovely place to eat with good appetizers and mains and great service. I only give it a 4 stars because some of the mains lacked the flavors I wished to see.I like that the thai tea isnt too milky, they were delicious. The shumai and gyoza were very good. We tried a number of the mains- the spicy fried rice, the “fat kid at heart”, drunken noodles, etc. I wish my noodle dish was a bit more flavorful and the drunken noodles were not spicy, which is unusual as its a spicy dish. I think they should at least offer the option to make it spicier. However, everything tasted fresh and I appreciated some of the authenticity.The staff were accommodating and the guy serving us (wish i caught his name) was cheerful and helpful. We sat outside and its perfect on a nice day.Vegetarian options: They have delicious veggie options that are clearly labeled“

“Quite enjoyable dinner, and just a tad over $20pp. 4.5 stars. Went as a party of 5 and split scallion pancakes (decent), Mulan fish (ehh, a little fishy and not salty/complex enough), a noodle dish, beef with mustard greens (great), and salt and pepper pork (great). We ordered 3 bowls of rice and food was enough to be filling for all, no leftovers. Service was prompt and food came quickly. The restaurant filled up more towards end of our meal (6 pm ish).“

“Low key spot for various dumplings and related dishes. You order on your phone off a menu with pictures which is always nice. Tried a number of different dumplings all of which were decent. Nothing here will blow you away but if you’re in the mood for comforting soup dumplings this place checks the box.“

“I recently found this place and absolutely love it! I’ve been eating hot pot across different states, and this spot has quickly become one of my favorites. One thing to note, though, is that the chili powder doesn’t quite taste like the Sichuan powder I’m accustomed to, but it’s still “

“If you want standard American Chinese food then order off the lunch special menu. If you want authentic Chinese food you must order off the dinner menu.They are a Szechuan restaurant so I would recommend ordering dishes like the peppercorn chicken or the Szechuan beef. Szechuan string beans are also really good.“

“I have been to DLY several times this past year and it is one of my favorite mala hotpot places. It is a newer spot and I like it's small, nicely decorated atmosphere.The first time I went I was shocked by how spicy the medium spice mala broth is (in a good way)! They do tell you it is spicy and it makes me sad to see people give lower reviews only because the broth was spicy because that's what szechuan/chongqing broth is! Theirs is especially spicy though even compared to medium at other places in Boston.I only get the spicy mala broth here. One thing I like is that after 10 they give 20% off discount! Prices are still comparable to other premium hotpot places but the late hours and discount sets it apart from other places.I love their knife cut noodles and it's only $1.99 per order. Other ingredients I have gotten are the beef plate and boneless short rib, bok choy, tofu skin, tofu puff, and enoki mushrooms. They also have other specialty dishes like milky beef, beef tripe, etc. Although it is not my favorite spot of all time in Boston, I think the late night hours and late night discount make it better than other places in some ways. The service here is quick and everyone is friendly and attentive to all your needs. Highly recommend this spot but definitely don't get the spicy broth if you don't like extremely numbing spice.“

“I'm very happy to have an authentic Sichuan place in my area! Everything that I've ever had here is delicious!My go-to item here is the "Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger." It's a common street food in Sichuan province in China, and it's not actually a burger. It's more of a shaved steak, except it's lamb (picture a Philly cheesesteak made of lamb, minus the cheese). The bun is nice and fluffy (it's hard to describe, it's a homemade bun that has the form factor of an English muffin, but without the density of an English muffin) and delicious.My other go-to item here is the Spicy lamb hand pulled noodles (dry). This dish is as authentic as it gets! I wish it were spicier, but it's still very delicious.The other thing I've tried that I've really liked is the Dry Hot Pot Fish Fillets. It's delightfully spicy and has lots of Sichuan peppercorn in it!“

“When I was a young teen 2 decades ago, living on allowances, this was the spot I hit up. I think at the time the combo was like $2.50 or something and I’ve never seen a line there. I use to go strictly for curry chicken with white rice. It was never the best curry, but it hits the spot on a tight budget. Today, I had an urge to pick up some pork bao to eat omw home, so I stoped by Chinatown to hit up bao bao bakery. At the corner of my eyes, I peeped Ding Ho and nostalgia rushed into my bones.As I approach the dinged up spot waiting in line outside the restaurant, I can’t help but wonder how much more expensive would it be now versus 20 years ago, considering inflation. My goodness… $6 for 2 side combo. WHAAAT? 2024. And it’s $6. I ended up with two sides of protein, 3 spring rolls and 1 Peking ravioli…. THATS $9.50. Hands down the best place to go in this economy. I don’t even care about the flavor. I got seasoning at home that can fix it up.(I ate a spring roll omw home)“

“We had a pleasant dinner here. We ordered egg drop soup, Teriyaki beef, sweet and sour chicken, vegetable delight, vegetable fried rice, and duck in plum sauce. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was nice. The service was a bit hectic though.“

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our Hot Pot Buffet. Great value for high quality ingredients that were very fresh. We tried several choices not typically found at other restaurants. Our fantastic wait staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and highly efficient. We recommend Fairy Cafe and will definitely be back.“

“This is such a wonderful addition to the halal food scene in Boston! This restaurant is tucked away, in a small Asian food court, and is a hidden gem! The food portions are large, and each entree is fresh and packed with a bunch of flavor (and “spicy” is actually spicy here, haha).We ordered the Spicy Beef Noodles, Samsa, and Chicken entrees and they were wonderful! We will definitely be coming back soon!!!“

“Happy Lamb Hot Pot has several locations in Massachusetts. My favorite location is the Allston location - where I usually always find a parking spot. Be sure NOT to park at another privately owned lot by accident as they WILL tow you! This happened to me once not knowing and it cost $150 to get my car back. I often meter park on the street and haven't had any issues. The restaurant is big and typically never a long wait. There is a lot of seating and easy to get around. It is All-You-Can-Eat buffet and has plenty of veggie and meat options. They also offer complimentary fountain drinks. You can get white rice and/or friend rice and some appetizers that they have pre-made in the buffet station. For hot pot broth, I like to get the "Best of Both World's" which is a half pot of original broth and half spicy broth. They also let you do a half and half pot if sharing with another person - that way if you are like me - you are not using the same hot pot if you don't want to. It's well worth the money! You will not leave here hungry. Service is always quick and staff is attentive. I've already got my friends and family hooked! :)“

“Never too packed, great service, drinks, and a low-key atmosphere. Go alone or with friends, you'll enjoy it either way!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian broths are available...the tomato broth is a little sweet, but good, and the mushroom broth is a newfound favorite! There are also veggie and different types of tofu options too.“

“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!“

“Another great vegan option in the Boston area. Will be back.“

“The best dumplings I’ve ever had. My friend and I ordered seafood dumplings and we enjoyed it. We also had pork soup dumplings which was quite decent too. I recommend trying Dumpling House for the best food options if you’re in Cambridge area.“

“I've been to all the Boston locations and this is my absolute favorite location. My boyfriend and I try to get in once a week when we can. Every time we go the staff are so cute and friendly. We always get the split pot as I am obsessed with the tomato broth and he is obsessed with the spicy broth. The beef is beefin'. We get a minimum of 4 plates of beef to start. So much beefy goodness in those really thin slices. You get a variety of veggies and proteins from the buffet line. When we eat at a different hot pot place I feel like I am betraying happy lamb. This location is the best.“

“Good service in Pavilion Bukit Jalil Branch“

“Came in half hour before closing and they were nice enough to still seat us. Inside is very modern, clean and spacious. There is a bar code at the corner of the table, you scan for the menu, order and pay right on your phone when you're done. The owner was very friendly and kind. We ordered the beef noodles soup, Taiwanese fried chicken (flavorful and not too greasy like some others), braised pork over rice (very large order and the braised pork was very tender and good amount of sauce), and the lamb skewers. Everything was delicious and decent sharing portions so you can order a bunch of things to try. There are a lot of items we still want to try so we will be back soon.“

“Great customer service starting with a cup of warm water for asian customers，so sweet. We only ordered grilled Skewer, tastes great！One of the best in the east coast I have had. Will definitely come back. My favorite is signature chicken gristle.“

“Delicious food and good service here .“

“I recently dined at this Chinese restaurant that left a delightful impression. The diverse menu offered many different flavorful dishes.. The attentive service and inviting environment added to the overall enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes for a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine.Vegetarian options: Pretty good amount of options for those who are vegetarian!“

“A hole in the wall place that is at the edge of Chinatown but easy to miss. I passed by this place so many times but finally got to try it. It's a small place inside with a pretty long menu. We ordered the next size up of a clay pot and it was enough for two people. It was easy to order as the menu and everything is online. Food came pretty quickly too!“

“It is a good option for Malaysian food in the Boston area. There are a variety of options, not all of them are good. In our opinions:- Good: Hainanese chicken, char kway teow, nasi lemak, Singapore noodles, bak kut teh- Bad: oyster omelette.“

“Quick service! Friendly staff! Inside was decently spacious and had dimmer lighting. Got the beef noodle soup and the noodles were nice, soup not too spicy, the beef was very thinly sliced and tender, also had lots of daikon that soaked up all the flavor. Solid bowl of noodle soup“

“I absolutely love Happy Lamb! I'd been to the Cambridge location a few times, but this was my first time going to the one in Chinatown. It just so happened that we went during Chinese New Year celebrations, which made it even more fun. I came in a group of 5 on a weekend for a late lunch and there was a bit of a wait. Be sure to check in ahead online. I love all the options here, from the meats brought to your table, to the vegetable/noodle selection at the buffet, to the sauce bar. Everything tasted pretty fresh and you can keep going back for more. My only complaint is the broths tend to be very salty, especially with the addition of sauces. Nevertheless, one of the best places to go if you're hungry for a big meal!“

“Soups here are very good and flavorful. The service is quick (implied by the name 10 second delivery) because the prep is done in advance. If you get takeout, expect noodles and most toppings to be packaged separately as trays to one container. Parking can be found on the side road. It's located behind Wollaston station.“

“We got pork intestines with preserved vegetables,stirred fried pea leaves,salted and pepper soft shell crab, and fish maw with crab meat soup. Everything came out well-cooked and tasty. Fast service even when the restaurant was packed. We moved away and once in a while when we crave Chinese food we would go out our way to Victoria.“

“A luxurious Chinese restaurant right in the middle of the downtown in Boston. It's located by Boston common and Public Garden - great for a group of people looking for some cool Asian food after all the activities around the area. Especially recommend for parents as they have good kids menus. Foods were neat and tasty served with good portion to share by plates. Liked their interior design being exotic and artistic. Seats were spacious and comfortable. Outdoor seating was available. Servers were kind and friendly. Nearby parking is very limited; some may be available along the Charles St. But recommend using the Boston Common garage.“

“Nice little restaurant/bar off rt1 my son brought me here and I have to say I was amazed at how good the food was and at night they do karaoke ? where you can sing right from your seat it was so much fun I would Definitely Recommend checking it out with your friends for a fun night out uou won't be disappointed we had a blast and the food and service was great really friendly and good people. I will definitely be returning.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“The food was delicious. On the other hand, customer service was not as impressive. Lack of acknowledgement from the host at arrival. We were the only customers that were not Asian when we visited the restaurant, not sure if the lack of interest in us was because we were not Asian. Other than that, the food was amazing.“

“Tastes great. Makes up for the rest.“

“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.“

“Service was great and the food came out fast. We got the fried Peking ravioli (lmao, did not know this was a Boston thing), beef chow foon, and beef yaki udon. The raviolis were quite dough-y and the beef in both dishes were cooked too chewy, but otherwise the dishes were just fine. The table next to us shared that they really liked their roast duck dish and angel hair noodles dish.“

“Food is great and the staff is great especially the bartenders!“

“Ordered delivery. The spicy chicken with hand pulled noodles. Omg that was tasty! Also the beef samosa was awesome. Good prices and delicious food!“

“The food was excellent. We enjoyed everything we had. Gluten allergies were accommodated with gluten free options clearly marked on the menu. The music was very loud (is this how I descend into old age?) so I had trouble hearing my group and the lighting was really low. But I would definitely come back here again for the food and drinks.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options clearly marked“

“According to Liam, the employee to whom I spoke, this restaurant has a new name and owner as of September 2022. The storefront says Liaoxiang Rice Noodle. The name on the receipt reads Luckycafe, one word. The picture menu says Potluck Cafe. Food and prices are good. I got the steamed fish with black bean sauce for $7 and a plate of white rice for $2. I like the hot chili pepper sauce on the table.“

“We decided to try this cafe. Very small but the food is delicious. Ordered the rice rolls with liver (for you who like liver, it was yummy!) but they certainly had loads of choices of fillings. The Chow Fun (we had chicken instead of beef) had plenty of bean sprouts as it should be. Yummy homemade wanton soup warmed us as it was a rainy day and our last dish was the pork rib in bean sauce clay pot. Everything looked so tasty we cleaned off the first dishes before I remembered to take photos which are here! Lol“

“I think I found my new favorite go-to for American Chinese food in Peabody. Lucky House is a take out only spot which has on site parking which again, is a plus in my book. I always judge how good the is going to be by the chicken fingers and crab Rangoon both which were delicious!!! The chicken fingers were soft but had a crunch. And the Rangoon were fresh , hot and creamy ! We also ordered the scallion pancake , it was crunchy , not soggy and a great addition to our dinner! I will be coming back.“