Oriental Chinese

I'm confused because their awning says Dumpling Buddy and that's what Uber Eats calls it too but my receipt said "Oriental Chinese" I guess they are under new management? TLDR: All in all, I appreciate their dumplings and that the menu goes beyond generic. Anyway, my first experience was a walk-in to take a chance on some dumplings for takeout. I was touched that the woman behind the counter offered us tea (in actual ceramic mugs!) while we waited! The dumplings were good, especially the mini juicy soup dumplings. I've had enough dumpling trauma in the Boston area that I never know what to expect, so I was quite pleased. That itself says a lot, particularly for an unassuming takeout spot whose raison d'être isn't dumplings The second time around, I found them on Uber Eats (I didn't realize they have their own website under "Oriental Chinese", as I couldn't find Dumpling Buddy's website) Ordered spring rolls and egg rolls but they were identical. Nevertheless, whatever they were was really delicious! The hot chicken wings were pretty good, too. Some of the other dishes were okay; although they didn't knock my socks off, there was a certain creativity to them that went beyond generic, like general tso's tofu and an interesting curry note in chow fun noodles. All in all, I appreciate their dumplings and that the menu goes beyond generic.

The sign out front says Dumpling Buddy but it comes up as Oriental Chinese on the apps. The Crab Rangoon's were filled entirely with cream cheese but had little to no pieces of imitation crab. The Pepper Steak and Onions came without the onions. Unfortunately, I did not get a fortune cookie with my order. One positive note is $50 worth of food was ready in 15 minutes.

Gotta say, for what it is (fast greasy Chinese food), it's damn good. Always quick and the staff are friendly. FWIW the sign says they are now Dumpling Buddy but they show up on food-delivery apps as Oriental still. Either way, the eggroll is solid.

Solid! One of the stronger inexpensive Chinese takeout places in the area, especially with the late hours. I think it is better than many of its price-level peers. Soup dumplings are pretty flavorful!

Alas, it appears this restaurant has new ownership & cooking. Portions are smaller, prices same or a little higher, food is just ok-ish. They've removed the "small" vs "large" size options, now everything is the "large" price but portion size is definitely "small." Probably another pandemic casualty. Will have to try the Woburn location, hopefully it has retained the original ownership.

Old Stinky P. really dislikes giving negative reviews...he really does. But the food he got here recently was really not at all good. Apps were tough and some were not edible...and rice was really awful. On the plus side...the Egg Roll was tasty...and they did give two Duck sauces. Ninety percent of the meal ended in the garbage disposal. Such a disappointment since Stinky loves his Chinese dishes.

Not sure what happened. They changed hands or something because the food is now the worst when it used to be amazing and an every weekend event for our family. Now we will be searching for something more edible.

Do you want real, authentic Chinese, which is light and healthy? Something that will help keep the pounds off and heavy on the vegetables and rice?If so, go somewhere else. This is the kind of Chinese that small-town America likes; fried, heavy on the meat and will keep you warm at night. Egg rolls? Oh man. I don't know what's in them, but get two. That alone will fill you up... but no! There's pork fried rice--emphasis on the "fried". It's delicious, amazing, and goes well with the chicken fingers, or chicken tenders, or teriyaki. In short, this is the kind of place you go to when you want the same style of Chinese you'd get at the mall... but that actually tastes good. And they deliver quickly. Hard win.

How the hell did we end up with Dumping Buddy the worst Chinese food restaurant ever in Magoun square. That lady is clueless. I was to lazy to get into my car and now I'm out $35. It's been well over a year and I got sucked into giving it another chance and now I feel like I gotta call the health inspector, to me it's that bad... You tell her and she shrugs her shoulders I literally wanted to return the food... I'm really don't want to be mean to small business. but this place just isn't good. At least the mean lady at Oriental made solid Chinese food... I hope they sell out soon. I miss being able to walk for Chinese food. If you are the owner and see this post. the clueless women running the place shrugs when you say something and hangs up if you call... If it was even half decent I would be in a couple times a week... Back to the boycott. Sorry to vent but others have to agree this place isn't good... If you like it you gotta get your head checked. Love to hear others feedback. But this family is headed back to Sei Bar.

We used to love this place. The food was pretty good for the price, and the portions in the combination plates were good.. The new owners ruined a good business.. The food is oily, the portions are smaller, the boneless ribs were like leather, and it doesn't taste good..I miss the old Oriental. I am sad that there's no good Chinese in the area anymore.