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    Boston Soup Dumplings

    4.2 (112 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Angela H.

    Has a pretty opening seating arrangement and wasn't too busy. There was only one waiter but it was a little difficult to get his attention even when we're paying. We only ordered the soup dumplings so not sure how the other dishes are. The soup dumplings were okay, wish they had more soup in it, it was more dry than should've been. Nothing too special but not out of this world. I didn't try the other food items so maybe those have something more to them but considering the name, I would expect the dumplings would be the star.

    Menu (1/2) as of 4/8/26
    Winston L.

    Nice Chinese restaurant. I got the Braised Pork Rice Bowl and the Crispy Scallion Pancake. The Braised Pork Rice Bowl was a no-frills rice plate. It had tasty, mostly tender pieces of braised pork, broccoli, and pickled radishes. The Crispy Scallion Pancake was definitely crispy, but tasted store-bought (a slight artificial MSG flavor). Will have to come back to try their noodles!

    Beef noodles (center), Shanghai Style Vegetable & Pork Wonton Soup(8) 上海菜肉馄饨(8) (top right)
    Sophie T.

    What a delicious spread. Super friendly staff. Easy ordering system -- each table has a QR code and you order on your phone and the food gets brought out to your table. It took about 15 minutes for us to get our food. What we ordered: ** Beef Noodles. SO good. My favorite meal of the day. The beef ripped apart effortlessly. The broth?! So good. I took the leftovers home and heated them up the next day. This meal was equally as good since the noodles and beef were soaking in the broth overnight. ** Vegetable & Pork Wonton soup. It's a close call. This almost tied for first as my favorite dish. This came with 8 massive dumplings in a hot and flavorful broth. I highly suggest adding chili to the broth. We did it and it added a nice kick to every bite while also boosting the flavors. ** Steamed pork soup dumplings. Also delicious. It came with 6 which was plenty to share between me and my friend. No complaints. The portions are massive, the prices are reasonable, and the flavors are out of this world.

    Pork Dumplings In Chengdu Style Zhong Sauce(8) (8)
    Thomas A.

    Simple ordering system (using your phone and a QR code). Food comes quickly. The Wuhan noodles is mildly spicy and not too nutty compared to Dan Dan noodles. A nice mild nutty taste with a mild heat. Definitely recommend to mix the noodles with the sauce. The braised pork with rice is yummy too. The celery and peanut salad is refreshing to eat. The soup dumplings were bit of a miss. A few pieces were already broken so there was little broth in the dumplings.

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    Lilian W.

    This was a quick and easy lunch stop. The store has a cozy, warm vibe, especially at the bar area where we sat to get some extra sun. We used the QR code to order - the wood ear appetizer, the wonton soup, and the pork soup dumplings. Everything came out quick! The wood ear was crisp and cold, with a nice vinegar base. The wontons (8) were large in size but the filling and soup flavor were underwhelming. The soup dumplings (6) were also very large. They were delicious, with a juicy filling and plenty of soup.

    Sichuan Spicy Pork Wontons In Green Pepper Oil(8) (8)
    Lizzie Y.

    Eureka! Found another soup dumpling spot, in Allston ;) Soup dumplings have been an obsession of mine for as long as I can remember & I am always looking for the next best place for XLBs. Boston Soup Dumplings is located in Allston, right next to the BonChon. There was no wait for a table and ordering was rather easy! There's a QR Code at each table & it brings you to their ChowBus menu link, where you can order directly from the link and kitchen starts prepping the food once you put your order in. We decided to try two dishes: -crab meat & pork xiao long bao/soup dumplings -green chili oil wontons The chili oil wontons were yummy, and my favorite of the two dishes we ordered. Flavorful and wontons tasted fresh. The soup dumplings were just all right. They don't skimp on the filling, however, because they give more filling compared to most other places, of course their XLB skin is made thicker to prevent leaking. Wasn't a fan of the thick dumpling skin. Overall, the place is not bad, but I enjoyed other spots around more... I felt that our meal here was very mediocre. We only ordered two items to start just to see how we'd like it and we did end up going to find food elsewhere. Their items also seem to be a little pricier compared to other options in the area and Boston in general, though the XLBs were bigger than I thought they were gonna be.

    Absolutely delicious... I forgot it's name...
    Doc L.

    Absolutely delicious and a great value!! I was completely impressed by how flavorful their food was. I'm not sure of the names of the dishes we got but both were outstanding! The service was great. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and very well kept. This was my first time here so ordering from the Scan code thingy seemed odd but it worked well. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. I'm extremely impressed by this place and will be back. This place is 5 stars due to the very fair prices and outstanding quality food! DElish!

    Chris T.

    Cute spot we decided to try while running in the rain because my goodness it was a STORM that day. Just popped in to wait out some of the rain before having to trek down the street to our car infront of heytea haha. We grabbed the spicy green pepper wontons and i personally enjoyed this light dish. It definitely had a nice kick and i felt it in my gut within the hour haha! Wontons we are told made fresh in house daily. We also went for the XLB pork and crabmeat filling. The broth was flavorful, there was ample filling! Thanks for that. The wrap itself is thicker, probably helps accommodate the filling without ripping and letting all the soup just leak out! Pricing felt a bit high, but with inflation and our world today, guess it's not too far fetched. They have QR codes to order, sign up for membership and get 5% cash back when you checkout. Cute spot will have to try some main dishes another day!

    Crab meat soup dumplings
    Phoebe L.

    I came here craving soup dumplings and ordered their crab meat soup dumplings. I wasn't into these as I didn't find any crab roe in the dumpling itself. They were just at the top like decor and didn't add enough of the seafood flavor I'm used to/looking for. It also looked a bit artificial. However, service was quick and efficient so if you're in a rush this would make a quick bite spot.

    Braised pork rice bowl
    Moonmoon G.

    I stumbled onto Boston Soup Dumplings when my choice restaurant in Allston was closed. And boy, am I glad I decided to go here! Pleasantly surprised with the restaurant, which is small, yet warm and comforting and very clean. The service is quick and efficient. We ordered the steamed pork soup dumplings and the wonton noodle soup - listed as two of their most popular items on the menu. The dumplings were delicious and the noodle soup was filling, with a very yummy broth. The braised pork rice bowl came with a generous portion of rice and an egg at the side. I had a great experience and will definitely go back again.

    Bea T.

    Very ideal place to come when it is freezing out! I got the wonton noodle soup, the pork soup, dumplings, the spicy beef baos, beef braised noodles. The place was empty, so Service was quite attentive considering it was QR code ordering. The place was nicely clean. I really enjoyed my wonton noodle soup and braised beef soup. The baos were nice and fluffy, but the beef was rather dry overcooked, plain and no flavor, and the spiciness is just the spicy chili sauce that you put in the baos with some shredded onions and thin cucumbers. It was a little bit underwhelming. The pork soup dumplings were OK. They had an aftertaste to it, and it came with some vinegar sauce and ginger, which neutralized it. It tasted like It was previously frozen. It wasn't the best that I've had to be honest. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and I will definitely come back here again to try some other things.

    Spicy wontons
    Quang T.

    Food: nice food. The noodle soups were great, very nice flavors. Beef was truly beefy. Duck was light and enjoyable. The spicy wontons were more like a wonton soup, lots of soup. I enjoyed the numbing type spice coming from them. It wasn't excessively numbing and had a nice fragrant smell. Service: food came fast and easy. They use QR codes to order for the table. Not an issue for me but some people don't like those. Ambiance: clean aesthetic, clean, and not complicated. It's a nice place during the day for a good lunch. Parking: finding parking will be tough anywhere in this area. I park at the public lot next to Blanchards but it may be full depending on the time. If you're anywhere near dinner time, it will be tough.

    Pork Soup Dumplings
    Paulina P.

    This restaurant was clean, fast seating. You order using a QR code on the table. We ordered: soup dumplings, Mala dumplings, duck noodle soup, dandan noodles, and chongqing noodles! Everything was delicious, and the pricing was not bad at all. The food came out fast as well. The soup dumplings were a good size and the skin wasn't too thick or thin. 10/10 would definitely come back!!

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    I prefer soup dumplings with a thinner wrapper, such as those at Kung fu Kitchen, If I recall correctly.

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