The Most Scrumptious Noodles in Boston

Santouka Back Bay

★★★★☆ 4.1 (786) • $$

"Expect to wait in a line outside. That's how you know it's a good place. We didn't wait long, maybe 20 minutes. It was the weekend of the Boston Marathon so the streets were busier than normal. We were seated at a communal table. Most if not all were like this so they can fit more people. Fortunately my friend and I were seated right at the window so we only had people on one side. This is a no frills restaurant, which means don't dilly dally. You never feel rushed, but the atmosphere didn't make us feel like we should stay beyond what we needed to enjoy our ramen.Speaking of, we both got small sizes. It may look tiny, but we were both very full when we finished. Broth was creamy, thick, and savory without being salty or over powering. Noodles were perfectly cooked. I loved the menma and the ume on top. It was the perfect meal for a busy Boston day of walking around the city.Don't sleep on this place!"

Futago Udon

★★★★☆ 4.4 (545) • $$

"TL;DR: Udon place with lots of variety of cold and hot noodles, and so good!Stopped by here for a quick bite for dinner and was very impressed. I had never had cold udon noodles before, and it was great!Interior is cute with some nice decor and plenty of seating. Service was nice, quick, and attentive. FOOD: ~Cold Uni Udon (5/5): Cold dish! I love uni and ikura, so this hit the spot. The broth/sauce was a dashi flavor. Mixed it all up and was the perfect balance of umami and salty. The coldness of the dish really ensured the integrity of the udon noodles, and they were so perfectly chewy~Sukiyaki Udon (5/5): Hot dish! Tasted like hot pot! The beef was very tender and had a decent amount of cabbaged that was perfectly braised. I loved this dish.This is definitely a must try!"

wagamama - Prudential

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (819) • $$

"4 stars for the food but 0 for the service. We were staying nearby and decided to get lunch here. We went to the hostess desk and a person sat us down outside of the restaurant since we had a baby carriage. We waited 20 minutes before my husband went to ask if a server can come assist us with getting our waters. We waited about another 10 minutes.The waitress that came over was nice and got us our water. We noticed many people coming in way after us already getting their drinks and food at this point. When we finally got our waters, we placed our orders in. We were hungry and so were our toddler and baby. The food came out about 15 minutes later and the waitress never came back to check how everything was. She came back once we were done and to give us our check.The food was great, surprisingly. I got the spicy pork szechuan ramen; ramen with half a tea stained egg, red onions, snow peas, spicy chicken broth, cilantro, scallions, and szechuan pork/teriyaki sauce. SO GOOD. Everyone enjoyed their food. Unfortunately the service was lacking at this location. Don't think we'll return."

Cha Yen Thai Cookery

★★★★★ 4.5 (463) • $$

"Great Thai food - I had to exercise some serious restraint to not finish my green curry because I wanted a portion for leftovers for the next day. The inside is not very big so if you don't want to wait for a table, suggest coming during the early hours. We tried the corn cake as an appetizer. It was pretty good, though the individual corn nuggets got stuck in my back molars. Loved the spicy peanut dipping sauce that came with it. My green curry was seriously one of the best iterations of the dish I've had in a while. Good coconut flavor, packed with veggies (eggplant, string bean, carrot, zucchini), and the tofu I ordered as a protein soaked up so much of the flavor. They offer lunch/dinner portions for the curries. I picked mild for spiciness because I'm a total wimp and it was still pretty spicy for me (so just know their "regular" may actually be quite a kick). The pepper signs on the menu are pretty accurate. I also can't pass up homemade ice creams, especially with black sesame as an option. It nailed the black sesame flavor (i.e., not too sweet) but the texture was a bit too icy and hard to spoon. Next time, I may skip the ice creams and save the stomach room for more of the appetizers/entrees. Next time: the tom yum noodle soup, the crab fried rice. Parking: street options available."

Hong Kong Eatery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (720) • $$

"Hong Kong Eatery has been around since I was a kid! We used to get smoothies at the spot that was next door and eat here. Nowadays, I come here for takeout every so often. Depending on how I'm feeling, I'll either get a beef chow fun ( 乾炒牛河) or 3 meats over rice plate (三拼飯), with extra ginger scallion sauce! For the three meats, I like to get char siu 叉烧, soy sauce chicken 豉油鸡, and either duck 烤鴨 or octopus if they have it. I also enjoy their cold plate options, just to snack on. I love the cold spicy chicken feet and sometimes duck feet. Very quick service here, even if the line is out the door. Food is made fast, 5-10min ready. As for sit down/dine in, I haven't sat down to eat here in a minute. I've gotten very used to just ordering takeout from here and be on my merry way."

Sugidama Soba & Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.2 (471) • $$

"Excellent soba place that offers a wide variety of dishes. The soba is their specialty but it seems as if they're willing to offer other stuff like sushi as well.The appetizers might have been even better than the soba. The dragon ball avocado cold starter was beautifully presented, with roe and crabstick inside. The mayo might have been slathered on too heavily, but otherwise a nice dish. The homemade tofu was a light appetizer that brought out the homemade soybean flavor really nicely, with quality fish flake and seaweed garnishes. The galbi and shitake mushroom yakitori skewers were quite flavorful, especially the shitake.The pork kimchi hot soup dip with cold soba was fairly excellent; I wish that the buckwheat granules of the cold soba were more pronounced on bite, but the soba was definitely fresh tasting. The pork kimchi soup was a nice complement as well. The pork used was belly; that could have been clearer on the menu.The Ebi Kakiage Hot Soba comes with a creative deep-fried mixed vegetable with shrimp concoction. It was an interesting take on the more usual tempura options. This evening's presentations were a bit too oily, but the concept was strong and in general quite delicious."

Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (491) • $

"Heard great things about this place so decided to try it for lunch. I ordered online and order was ready earlier than the original pick up time. Great if you need something quick!Hand-Pulled Noodles with Pork (half spicy) - it wasn't super spicy. The noodles were a little thick and stuck together. The pork seemed like it was boiled and just put on top instead of stir frying with the noodles. Because it had no flavor.I've heard great things about the lamb so I'd definitely try their cumin lamb next time."

Thai Basil Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (576) • $$

"I was referred here by someone at Salon Monet after expressing my desire for a good Thai meal. The local is solid - I'm told the area is called Back Bay. So many shops, people watching, buzzing vibe, and great walk score. This place is popular with a diverse array of customers. And lots of solo eaters which felt very comfortable as a solo eater myself. I chose one of their lunch specials - Spicy Tofu - with spring rolls. I don't need to ask for additional chili here - the flavoring was perfect for me. The serving was perfect size for me, didn't leave me wanting or stuffed. Prices are reasonable as well. I really enjoyed this dining experience - one of my best in Boston."

Dumpling Xuan

★★★★★ 4.6 (275) • $$

"Came here with a group of 4 and no wait time! We were seated immediately. Good: - Good value for the food, large portions and fast service times- Loved the beef rolls, they were crispy and if you like scallion pancakes, there was one wrapped around the meat - The mapo tofu was good, not too spicy either - Tons of variety on the menu- Relatively quiet interior so you can talk a lot Bad: - You have to speak Chinese to get the best service here Overall this place was authentic Chinese food and Chinese parents liked it, so I think that's a rare win!"

The Bangkok

★★★★☆ 4.3 (294) • $$

"Khao Soi: Delicious. Ingredients fresh and well-balanced. The chicken leg was really good with a nice, browned exterior and tender on the inside. Both the regular noodles and crispy noodles were tasty. The curry was delicious, with a bit of a kick to it.The Bangkok Ribs: nice glaze on the outside. I really like the marinade. It's so good. The ribs were really tender and fell easily off the bone. I wouldn't say prices are cheap, but they are reasonable. Portion sizes are good."

MDM Noodles

★★★★☆ 4.2 (288) • $$

"Recently came back and so glad to be back! So hard to find dedicated free parking lot in the Brighton area, so I made sure to take photos of the small alleyway (easy to miss). So others know where to turn into the back of the building and find parking. Very friendly service as always. Ambiance is very traditional Chinese. Their menu option is somewhat limited, having dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, a few stir fry dishes, with spicy dry pot options.The price actually didn't increase that much since my last visit, considering inflation. It's definitely one of the more "affordable" place to dine out these days!Good indoor air quality. The CO2 jumped up to 1,000 ppm briefly, but quickly stabilized around 600 ppm. There were some people here for dine-in, and others for takeout. Delicious and authentic food, as always! Hope to be back again soon!"

Chiharu

★★★★★ 4.6 (193) • $$

"Food was great! Very fresh! Folks are really nice. They are short staffed like a lot of restaurants now. Most customers order take out for pick up. Very unassuming spot. I've driven by a lot of times but wasn't aware this restaurant was here. Will have to order take out next time!"

Noodle Street

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (374)

"The reviews on Yelp don't reflect this, but I actually prefer Noodle St to Nud Pob for their Pad See Ew, the one time I tried both (in the same week too lol). The noodles were not broken up or over cooked, the sauce was familiarly sweet and salty, there was a good amount of broccoli and tofu, and all in all was a good portion size. I did find a piece of chicken in my vegan noodle dish though, which was very sad to see but I am not allergic at least. It got very very busy right at 12:15, but we were still served pretty promptly and service was good. All of my friends also enjoyed their meals, though the fried rice was noted as very spicy. All in all will definitely be back, though hopefully there is no more food cross contamination."

Hakata Ramen & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (205)

"Took a risk and a 1/2 hour drive to get ramen tonight since I am just recovering from Covid and wanted comfort food. We ordered vegetarian miso ramen, Tantan ramen, and chicken karaage. The ramen noodles have a good texture. Toppings are very fresh and simple. Good flavor on the vegetarian miso broth. Not spicy at all. The Tonton Ramen broth is a bit spicy and you can taste the sesame oil. The chicken Karaage was fried well, with a light batter and nice crunch. I liked the black pepper on the chicken. We won't make the drive every week for takeout but I'm so glad we did tonight."

Noodle Barn

★★★★☆ 3.6 (242)

"I'm visiting from San Jose, CA, so my standards for Vietnamese food is extra high. After 3 days without Viet food, I'm dying for some fish sauce in my life. So far, Noodle Barn has been the most decent that I've Door Dashed in Boston. Bun Thit Nuong - meat was well seasoned and had a little char on it, and the veggies were cut super thin.The noodles were too thin, but at least they weren't dry, which makes it not edible. Also the eggroll the put in there gets soggy by the time it gets to the customer. If they cared about food quality, they would put the eggroll in a separate bag so it stays crispy, especially since you're paying $2. for it. The fish sauce was also super watered down and didn't have any chili garlic or anything in it. In California, this would be 2 stars, but for Boston, it's 4 stars."

Ruckus

★★★★☆ 3.6 (239) • $$

"TLDR: samurai champloo inspired decor with hit or miss ramen. The inside has a cool vibe with graffiti style artwork and hip hop music playing. A bunch of bar style seating that probably isn't good for groups at more busy times. I got the shoryuken ramen which was only ok. It had his weird Chinese herbal taste to it that I didn't like. The noodles were done perfectly and the soy hard boiled was good but everything else kind of meh. I also tried their chicken ramen which was delicious and creamy. I think the shoryuken has a place for a certain subset of people but not for me. Definitely try the chicken ramen when you're here and enjoy the cool insi"

Wen's Yunnan Noodle & Ramen

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (295) • $$

"I can't speak for their ramen, but if you're going to dine at a Yunnan Noodle place, you have to try their Yunnan-style noodle soups!! I was bedridden with COVID, and the only thing I wanted was chicken noodle soup. I could not have been more ecstatic that Wen's was still open at 9pm on a Sunday. I ordered on an app and less than 30 min later, was slurping down their Chicken Yunnan Rice Noodle Soup! The rice noodles were supple and slippery. The bowl was packed with thinly sliced chicken, scallions, marinated shiitake mushrooms, and salted bamboo. I opted for extra bean curd skin as my add-on. My favorite part though had to be the broth. It was soo rich and flavorful. I was surprised that the broth continued to be piping hot despite the travel time from restaurant to apartment. For someone who was heavily congested, that broth tasted like liquid gold. I can only imagine how it might taste when I'm not sick. Thanks so much, Wen's, for soothing my soul and helping me perk up if only for just a meal."

Bess's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (170) • $$

"Bess's Cafe is a hidden gem. The Jiang-Nan style noodles and small plates all give me extreme nostalgia with every dish giving off a homemade/homecooked authentic taste. Ugh, it was all divine.To start The Boy and I got the Cucumber Salad and Pork & Chive Dumplings. Loved the cucumber salad - seasoned perfectly, not missing a single flavor. The Dumplings are steamed and for $6 you get about 8 sizable dumplings (not stringy small ones that some restaurants give).I got the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup for my entree. It definitely was not spicy but I still enjoyed the sweet, savory broth - yes their beef noodle soup broth leans toward the sweet side. The soft-boiled egg was perfect and I felt it came with plenty of beef slices. I had no problem with the $12 price point of this bowl.The Boy ordered the Crispy Chicken Scallion Pancake Wrap for his main and he absolutely loved it. The pancake was crisped to perfection and the chicken equally crispy! He ate this in a jiffy.At the end of the day it was ~$32 for the two of us which I would happily pay again."

Bon Me - Kendall Square

★★★★☆ 3.7 (210) • $

"There's a reason the line is always so long at Bon Me...the lunchtime crowd knows a good deal, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better one in this area. For around $10 you can get a bowl (build your own or choose from a list of preset options) that is chock full of delicious, fresh ingredients. And the spice is right, flavorful without turning your mouth numb.The Kendall Square location is tiny, with only a few tables and stools available. It's definitely a nod to the food truck roots that this location is better suited for taking orders to go. If you're looking for a good lunch option in the neighborhood, you can't go wrong with Bon Me."

Seoul Jangteo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (191) • $$

"Seoul Jangteo is the perfect Korean comfort food spot in Allston. Allston is like Boston's little Koreatown!My go to's to get from here are: seafood jjambong noodle soup, tofu stew, and tangsuyuk (fried pork with sweet and sour sauce). The jjajangmyeon is also pretty good from here. Last night, we ordered the seafood scallion pancake, a small spicy tangsuyook, seafood jampong (D7) with extra veggies & seafood, & stone pot pork with rice. Very generous portions, in my opinion. The prices may look a bit steep but it's because most of the dishes are meant to be shared family style. Seafood kimchi pancake was alright, it wasn't crispy and kind of mushy... probably wouldn't get that again from here. The tangsuyook was good! They definitely do make one of the crispiest tangsuyooks around. The stone pot pork was yummy and the jampong was amazing as always. Lots of shrimp, calamari, & noodles. I can never finish this dish because the portion size is huge haha. Service depends on the day... some days they are super attentive and get your in order within a few minutes of sitting down or you may have to wave for them to come take your order. Food tends to come out within a reasonable time though. One of my favorite spots in Allston to go to for Korean comfort food. I wish they were open for late nights or even until 11pm."

Thai Dish

★★★★☆ 4.3 (145) • $$

"Got an opportunity to try them out a few days ago though a chance collaboration, and boy, I'm glad I did!We tried two rice bowls (chicken grapow and garlic chicken), veggie pad, that, pad woon sen, and veggie spring rolls. First of all, the portions were HUGE. This all lasted a few meals! Secondly, pickup was very easy. They have a table setup outside the restaurant (they even had hand sanitizer for you!) and you can simply walk up and mention your order.The star of the show were there rice bowls! The chicken was well cooked, properly seasoned, and so flavorful. The grapow had a spice to it but it was right on point. And for $8, this is great value for your money. You essentially get a big meal and now you're free to try more variety too! The only change I would have made is requested for more sauce (I like my rice dishes covered in sauce, that's just me!). The spring rolls with the plum sauce made a perfect side dish. Next up, the pad Thai and pad woon sen were tasty and hit the mark. We ate them as leftovers over a couple of days but they held up well! They are certainly creative and trying to come up with new varieties, and I'm excited! Can't wait to try their satay and curries next, I'm sure I'll enjoy them too. Thanks for this great experience, Thai Dish - look forward to more! Keep innovating."

Base Crave

★★★★★ 4.7 (117) • $$

"Awesome flavorful food in a cute family owned restaurant. I've tried a lot of different appetizers and entrees and you cannot go wrong. The stir fry chili plates are my favorite. I love how they allow you to decide on the spice level from one to ten. I've tried both seven and eight and they are indeed spicy and not for those who are not a fan of spicy. I will go up to a nine or ten on my next trip."

Fuji at Newton

★★★★★ 4.6 (116)

"The food was really good. The location was nice and Newtonville. It's a very family restaurant in this location. The service was a little slow. The spicy tuna wasn't that spicy. The ambience seems to be very contemporary, but I don't know this would be my go to sushi place. It's nice to know that it is there in the neighborhood."

Lanner Noodles & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (119) • $$

"Authentic noodles place with lots of different noodles options on the menu including handmade noodles. I had the noodles with pork belly which was delicious! We each ordered different dishes and I was impressed that each dish had its own unique flavors. Service is friendly and efficient. The vibe is of a busy local place. Definitely a place to come back to."

Berklee Noodles Factory

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (184) • $$

"Fast and reasonably priced, Berklee noodles factory provides a filling meal with good flavor and fairly good portion sizes. I tried several options here, covering a wide variety of options from the scallion pancake that had a fairly good flavor when dipped with a sauce, but a texture that wasn't exactly crisp nor exactly soft either. I also tried the vegetable ramen that looked a bit strange, but actually tasted quite good. Surprisingly the tomato broth actually tied all the elements together perfectly and the corn provided just the right amount of sweetness. Finally the homestyle braised eggplant was the star here, with a good strong garlic flavor and a nice semi-firm texture that wasn't mushy and a good sear for some wok hay.Overall, simple and quick. I'd eat here again if I need a fast flavorful meal."

Kyuramen - Brookline

★★★★☆ 4 (131) • $$

"Very nice Ramen restaurant! Really enjoyed the ambiance and color scheme. If you're lucky enough to score a booth section you'll have quite a bit of privacy (though it's not insulated so you'll be able to hear people and vice versa). If you need service there's a call button you can press!Overall they had quite the selection of ramens with various soup broths to choose from. I chose the Katsuobushi Pork Ramen ($16.99 with an additional side of chashu ($3) as of 9/2024. The soup broth was very creamy and rich and the ramen itself was perfectly cooked. They use braised pork belly instead of chashu pork which was a bit hit or miss. Some parts of the pork belly was delicious and tender while other parts were dry and tough. The Chashu side that I got was fantastic however. Overall I was quite happy with the meal despite it being part of a chain and will look forward in returning to try their other ramens!"

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (107) • $$

"I got the shoyu ramen. Price is a little hefty at $15.50, but I guess that might be closer to the standard for ramen nowadays?Meat wasn't as fatty as I liked, but still very tender and flavorful. Broth was amazingly rich and not too salty. I really liked the marinated shiitake, which added a nice umami bomb to the dish. Noodles had a nice chew."

Thai Tamarind

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110) • $$

"Loved this place! The service was super friendly! The food was very flavorful and the portion size was very generous!"

Wing's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (114)

"Ordered takeout on Sunday. Almost every table was occupied by the time we picked it up on a Friday afternoon so they had us wait at a table right by the kitchen. Only took an additional 5 minutes before they kindly finished with it.We shared a corn and chicken soup (medium), pan fried yellow noodles with pork, and an entire chicken with scallion and ginger oil. I loved the soup since I'm a sucker for corn. They gave us a large container and a smaller containers worth, so I presume a large version would be two large containers. Pan fried noodles were perfectly crispy in a separate styrofoam container while the gravy with pork and vegetables with in another large container. Since we had just picked it up, it was hot enough to pour directly over and soften the noodles. Chicken skin was well salted that it didn't really need the scallion and ginger oil. Overall, I was very happy with my experience as it came out to about $60. Definitely a hole in the wall considering it's in the basement of a building in Chinatown. I recommend others to check them out!"

What A Soup

★★★★☆ 4.4 (81)

"Came here on a Monday evening and the place was pretty busy for a weeknight, but we had no issue getting a table for the six of us. The space was a bit cramped, but felt pretty homey and comfortable otherwise. Service was all right - waters were filled pretty frequently and food came out pretty fast. They were also extremely courteous and quick to rectify a mistake - the skewers came out a bit raw and they replaced them fast as well as took them off the bill which was very kind of them.Their menu had a good mix of dishes ranging from apps to entrees - most of us got noodle soup and each were pretty fantastic. The portions are pretty big, but I think they matched the prices fairly. I would love to come back and try some of their other bowls.Dessert was okay - I liked both custards, but probably wouldn't order again. It was nice to try though. Overall, I found the bowls to be the highlight for sure and would gladly return to try some of their other dishes. Thanks, What A Soup!"

Zhi Wei Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (80)

"Great option to satisfy those hot noodle soup cravingsWe ordered twice from here in the span of a week because I loved the hot broth and the texture of their noodles so much. Their takeout containers strategically separate the broth from the noodles so we could add noodles to the broth when consuming to prevent the noodles from becoming overly saturated with broth. I thought both the beef and lamb options were solid although I'm impartial to the beef because it is leaner. If you're a fan of fattier cuts with tendon/silver skin, the lamb would be the right choice for you. Noodles are cooked al dente and the broth stayed hot long after the food arrived. Will have to stop to dine in next time since we only tried them via takeout!"

Boston Soup Dumplings

★★★★☆ 4.2 (83)

"Excellent soup dumplings, perfect for a blisteringly cold night! We tried to get into Mountain House and was quoted a 1.5 hour wait; walked a few steps over to BSD and only had to wait 10 minutes. Just a note - we came at around 7pm and the place was jam-packed with people waiting by the door. By 7:30, we were only a few tables left after the dinner bum-rush had cleared. So next time I'm in the mood for dumplings, I'd definitely come near the later end. Service was quick but friendly. You order by scanning a QR code. I liked how you can modify the spice level of every dish and request, for instance, no scallions or extra. Everything comes out to the table freshly prepared. We ordered:1. Crunchy garlic cucumbers: This made my breath stink to high heaven for the rest of the night but for anyone who loves garlic, this is for you. 2. Wood ear mushrooms: I love the texture of wood-ear but the sauce they were doused in was a bit too vinegary and spicy. One of the few dishes we didn't lick clean. 3. The Wuhan dry-heat noodles and the Beijing soy bean noodles. Loved both of these, would definitely get again. The Beijing noodles had a great nutty dark sauce on the bottom, but the bowl was a little too small for mixing.4. The pork and crab/pork dumplings. Not the best iterations I've consumed but pretty good. The wrapper was a little thick for my taste but the broth was very tasty and it was nicely structured so you could eat it without scalding your tongue. Also, for anyone looking for solo dining, there's a row of stools along the window where you can slurp your dumplings in piece.PARKING: Street parking impossible along this stretch but if you head down one street to Commonwealth, there is metered parking that's free after 6pm on Saturdays."

Kenzoku Mazesoba

★★★★★ 4.6 (65) • $$

"Cute little noodle place that offers some delicious dishes. Service was quick and the servers were so nice and attentive. The place was minimal and very clean.I really enjoyed my sweet pork don and my friends were elated over their delicious noodle dishes! My dish was filling and really affordable. Excited to try more of their items next time."

Yunnan Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (87)

"My brother really wanted to try this place so we dragged the whole fam to try more dishes. Overall I think they use solid ingredients (especially compared to the typical Chinese restaurant) but the flavors can be tweaked. They have wok air which is nice. I wouldn't feel like my mouth is dry from msg afterwards. Not my type of place but would be open to coming again. Interior We don't like how they kept the previous restaurant's decor with all the dark wood and dim lights. Chinese food esp this type isn't meant to be moody. I literally saw a couple need to use their phone flashlight to read the menu. Booth seating works for me. Heating is uneven across various parts of the restaurant. We ordered: stir fried rice cake, sweet and sour pork, boiled fish in chili oil, yong ping braised chicken, sauteed snow pea leaves, stir fried beef with pickled vegetables Stir fried rice cake It was a surprise that it's not too oily too mushy and has wok air. The seasoning is uneven so some bites are too salty. Sweet and sour pork This was surprisingly still crunchy with sauce coating each piece. Meat is fresh. Flavor isn't the best but the balance of other parts makes this pretty solid. Boiled fish in chili oil The fish is flounder filet pieces but thankfully no freezer taste. My mom requested mild spicy so they eliminated the fragrant oil, and we immediately realized how bland it is without. The guy was nice enough to give us back the fragrant oil, promising that it's not spicy. True it's not spicy and not mala either. It tasted better but still not a flavor I like and found it not intriguing enough. It was a surprise they have a bunch of veggies at the bottom. Yong ping braised chicken It looks so dark and dry but surprisingly actually still juicy inside. The only problem is too salty and oily. Sauteed snow pea leaves We ordered this instead of choy sum because this feels relatively more worth considering the price difference. It was mediocre. We got it only for the sake of veggies. The actual sprouts aren't tender and quite rough. Stir fried beef with pickled veggiesThis was my least favorite. The beef was mushy and thin. I don't like pickled veggies. I read some reviews saying that this is authentic and yummy such that Chinese people would go to. No offense but when I went everyone else was non-Asian. There's so many Chinese in Boston, I 500% bet that if something is authentic enough and proper Chinese social media it'll be flooded with them. I'm not judging their marketing and I'm fine with them staying peaceful. It does look like a family run business. The front of the house does look like siblings. They speak mandarin with each other but know some cantonese as well."

Wen’s Noodle & Ramen 过桥米线

★★★★☆ 3.7 (95)

"A good place for noodles and other Chinese. It has pretty healthy stuff. Wen's Noodle across from Boston Common is a small place that gets mostly Asian eaters because it's authentic and not Americanized like Panda Express and shit like that. Basic noodles like pho and ramen. There's a variety of noodles and of proteins as well. It has mostly Chinese along with Korean and Thai cuisine. Lots of variety to get here. There's a nice range of levels of spice. Among the Thai items are curries. These come with a choice of a protein like chicken or tofu. I like the Vegetarian Curry Over Rice. It's $10.89 for a pretty big portion of this. There's the protein along with some vegetables. A mild level of spice. This an also be adjusted and it can be way hotter than this. Curry sauce is also good. The noodles dishes are good too but just know to substitute rice noodles because these are the egg free ones. Has a small dining area inside. It doesn't have a whole lot of tables so it can be hard finding a seat. This is a reason why most people get takeout."