First time with my family and a very Special person that treated us to dinner here tonight!…read moreA quaint spot in Wollaston Section almost directly across from the Wollaston MBTA Station. We all ordered several dishes and shared this very tasty meal together! I have taken many photos, so take a look and see for yourself what we ordered! The staff was very accommodating by pushing tables together and friendly toward us all! I was impressed how the food was presented and definitely how it tasted! We had dishes that were spicy and dishes that were not! Then they ordered couple of side dishes which I tried them all and totally enjoyed every bite! It was obvious that everyone enjoyed their choice of entree and what was left was packed to go! I will have to try this spot again but maybe during the daytime. So you know the soups with noodles were the most tasty in its broth, one in a tomato style! For a modest restaurant it really made some wonderful dishes to please all our palettes! Open 7 day a week 11am - 10pm

Came on a Friday for lunch and was overall satisfied with the food and service! There was no wait…read moreand the food was served very quickly. I got the golden hot and sour rice noodles with pork chops. It didn't come with the sides in trays like it showed in the menu but I prefer it this way. I do wish the pork chops were served on the side as they were fried and soggy in the soup. I appreciated that they asked what spice level I wanted. My partner got the pickled pepper rice noodles with fish and that was good. Definitely plan to come back!

In early modern Britain and Ireland, the punishment for high treason was to be hanged, drawn and…read morequartered. I'll spare you most of the gory details of this punishment, which was meant to deter future traitors with its brutality, apart from the section in which the offender's entrails are burned before his eyes. Having eaten practically nothing all day, and after being turned away from Sanbada for an early closure, my date and I decided to try Mountain House, which she described as "authentic." Several mistakes were made. Principally, because my date is from Hunan, her definition of authenticity is not the kind of "spicy" Szechuan food I've come to love at restaurants like Noah's Kitchen. Instead, it compares to a 1599 incident in which the Jivaro people of modern-day Ecuador executed a corrupt Spanish governor by pouring molten gold down his throat. Starved, I ordered the La-Zi Chicken and shoveled two spoonfuls of it into my mouth, failing to note in the haze of hunger that the despite its name, the dish is at least 80% dried red chili peppers that have evidently been coated with military-grade pepper spray and subjected to a Satanic ritual to add to their flavor. Survivors of gunshot injuries on the battlefield report that because of the flood of intense adrenaline and psychological focus inherent to combat, they often don't feel a bullet wound at all until after the firefight is over. Indeed, for a few blissful seconds, my body communicated nothing but "ahh, food, finally," before lapsing into psychosomatic reenactments of various medieval punishments throughout the ages. As the intense stomach pains, sweating, and tears set in, I looked up to see the waiter, my torturer, standing beside the table. "You look like you're going through it," he grinned, rotating, I am sure, the handles of a rack just out of view. "This isn't even the spiciest thing on the menu, you know." The agony was hardly sufficient to smother my mental image of his same grin glimmering before the red light of dancing flames amid hot coals being shoveled down my throat. Reader, I survived, but just barely. Luckily, the same date who betrayed me to this fate is also a doctor who set two full bottles of Pepto-Bismol next to the couch where she instructed me to lay on my left side in the fetal position. Currently, my toilet is on a leave of absence while it is being treated for PTSD on an in-patient basis; I try to send it sympathy cards, but I don't think it will ever forgive me. Mountain House is not so much a restaurant as it is an experience of these historical events: it demands, like the best high school social studies teachers, that we do not shy away from history's horrors, but face them directly, so that in our humanity we choose definitively not to repeat them. I left these trials with a new appreciation for the suffering that people throughout history have been willing to subject one another to for political or social reasons, and thus recommend it with five stars for anyone who wishes to better understand the depths of human depravity.

Very very solid Szechuan food. I've been here a couple times and still need to go back to try more…read moredishes. Would recommend: Sour cabbage fish (must get) Sliced beef in chili Chili wontons Mapo tofu La zi chicken

For an experience in Taipei Cuisine, look no further than here!…read moreWe had a group after Sunday Mass and walked over to be served the most amazing dishes I have ever eaten or tried in my life! We had an array of different and delicious dishes that I could not describe but one dish that tasted amazing was a Tofu fried dish and I received a warning not to smell it but eat it! Ha! And I did! It was SO delicious! I can be wrong but I thought I heard them say it was Stinky Fried Tofu! Which I to looked on the menu and did not find it! In any case, look at my photos of our choices and you will see it was a FOOD HEAVENS DELIGHT! I throughly enjoy each and every taste! This experience was a wonderful treat to spend lunchtime surrounding around a round table with a lazy Susan and trying the multiple dishes before you! The soups were so tasty that I forgo the spoon to lifting the soup bowl to my lips so that I will not miss a drop of that SOUP! Service was excellent, the place is very appealing and super clean! I need to come back at dome point SOON!

This restaurant was very busy and smelled very flavorful when we walked in the door. It's a great…read moreplace to go with many people so you can try different dishes because it is family style. All the portions are large and flavorful.

The service here is wonderful. We had a bubbly sweet girl the last two times dining here and it…read morereally made for a good environment. The pork and cabbage dumplings are delicious, we got them pan fried. I usually get the sweet potato roll which is always consistent but I tried their ultimate veggie roll which added a sweetness of fruit with it. Absolutely delicious! Their shaken green tea is so fresh! I had mine with mango and my friend got passion fruit. We both loved them! It paired well with the sushi.

Not sure if I just picked the wrong day to go but Cubist Circle was a real disappointment on a…read morerecent Sunday evening. Staff seemed overwhelmed, kitchen was super-slow, and the food was lackluster. Between the two of us we ordered the hot and sour soup (good), green beans (okay), and chicken with broccoli (oversauced and smushy). We were hoping for a quick bite after a shopping at nearby Derby Street in Hingham, and ended up waiting and waiting and waiting for our various dishes. We did enjoy being surrounded by lovely, eye-catching wall art (in the big room with poor acoustics). Again, maybe it was an off-night for them because they seemed to have some loyal customers and lots of takeout action.

TLDR: Potentially…read moreone of my favorite Chinese restaurants in all of Massachusetts! Beautiful interior, centrally located, and delicious, high-quality food. Will definitely find a reason to come back here soon. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] STIR-FRIED CABBAGE W/ PORK BELLY (5/5) Presentation was phenomenal (in a clay pot with its own burner underneath to keep it hot). The portion was much larger than expected, and most importantly, it tasted incredible. Generous amounts of pork in this, and the sauce was authentic and addicting. 2. SCALLION CHICKEN (5/5) Another great choice. This was a huge portion with lots of tender chicken, and the scallion was present without being overpowering. 3. CRISPY BEEF WITH FRIED DOUGH STICKS (5/5) I was expecting Chinese you tiao but these were actually the small, ultra crispy manhua twists! Paired with the beef, this was a large and unique dish that I loved. The crispiness of the mahua made this a textural delight to eat. 4. MANGO SAGO DESSERT (5/5) Big portion, wonderful assortment of toppings including grapefruit, mango, sago, and popping balls over a creamy dessert soup base. 5. PEKING DUCK (4/5) I think I'm a tough critic since I just came back from Beijing and had so much Peking duck there. We ordered the half portion here and it had a generous amount of meat for not being the full portion. There were an assortment of accompaniments, including pineapple (new to me) and sugar (like the Beijing style) which were welcome additions. The wrappers were steamed well and didn't curl up on the edges. Overall this was a solid Peking duck, but the meat wasn't as standout as I was hoping. 6. STEAMED PORK SOUP DUMPLING (4/5) Solid soup dumplings. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely hit the spot. 7. SAUTEED PEA SPROUTS (4/5) Another solid classic. 8. PORK MEATBALL IN CRAB MEAT SAUCE (4/5) This was the most unique thing we ordered. I've never had a shi zi tou meatball with crab meat sauce before. The meatball itself was large (maybe size of a tennis ball), tender, and fatty, as it should be. It was then drowned in a generous lake of traditional crab meat sauce. If you're not a fan of crab meat then this might be a bit too fishy for you, but honestly it all combined surprisingly well and I grew to like this dish more and more with each bite. I wasn't the biggest fan to start, but by the end I wouldn't have minded getting another one! ------ AMBIANCE / ENVIRONMENT: * The interior has the classic Asian style of decor, but you can tell it was recently built / renovated because everything felt new and fresh. * The ambiance also felt more new-school luxurious vs. the typical Asian establishments that are more no-frills with as many tables packed in as possible * You're still somewhat close to the tables around you, but it's not overwhelming during lunch time and we still felt like we had enough space regardless * There's a bar area at the front of the restaurant and then a large, spacious dining room in the back * This is a great place for a date or a meaningful family gathering * Right outside is Boston Common, making this restaurant very well-located for lunch before or after a nice day in the park. While there's lots of parking around the park, a spot itself can be hard to come by, so your best bet might be to use the nearby parking garage instead ------ SERVICE: * Overall the service was great and quick. They did forget our tea, but when we asked for it later they apologized profusely and were quick to bring it out for us * This place fills up quickly so be sure to come early if you don't have a reservation or if you're a big enough group, make a reservation for your desired dining time

Xiao Long Bao (5/10): Not worth ordering. To their credit, at least there was soup inside. The…read morefilling was not very flavorful, though. I had this with my Shanghainese relatives and they thought it was so bad Fish Slices w/ Pickled Mustard Greens (6.5/10): This tasted fine. The fish itself was not memorable. The spice level was ok, but could've been spicier. Crab Roe over Rice (7/10): Pretty tasty, but more of a side dish. Peking Duck (7/10): Honestly, I never order Peking duck unless I'm with my relatives. It tasted good to me, but pretty comparable to other Peking ducks I've had in the US. I think this is their #1 specialty dish or something, so knowing that, it doesn't really live up to the hype. tl;dr Too expensive for the quality of food you get.

The chicken lomein was very good. Fresh noodles with shredded chicken…read more Service was quick. Was served my meal with a smile snd the restaurant is very clean and updated

One of my favorite little lunch spots in the area. Simple, straightforward, no BS kinda casual spot…read morewith decently priced lunch specials and an acceptable culinary repertoire to back it all up. In fact, ever since the other Chinese spot changed ownership, I entirely switched to eating here whenever I want a quick sit down Chinese meal. The food is good. It comes out pretty fast. It's done pretty well. And the best part, it just doesn't remotely hurt the wallet. Even being a regular, I'm still amused at how the service is so stereotypical Chinese in the way that I'm just another soul coming in to be fed and not remembered or acknowledged. Mind you, I'm here a LOT and am usually the only one sitting there eating while delivery people repeatedly come and go. Anyways, two reasons why I'm unable to give them 5 stars. First, the tap water they serve...tastes like @#$%. I don't know what it is but I've actually started bringing my own water bottle (or just ordered a soda). Two, the steamed rice is inconsistent. Half the time, it's perfect. The other half...is wet and mushy (I want to say a reheat but isn't that just such a faux pax in Chinese cuisine?). Nonetheless, this is one of the few four and less starred places on my list that I will still continue to frequent and recommend to anyone in the area wanting a quick and decent meal for cheap!

Very spacious, love that they offer both JBBQ and hot pot options. Sometimes workers were a bit…read moreslow to replace the grill/meats, but it was quite busy, can sit many at once. They have a birthday song and dessert that is fun. Would come back with a group for special occasion, especially since it's one of the few Asian spots around the area

This was the perfect cure to a cold winter day! There are two options - buffet is 27$ and AYCE with…read moremeat is 40$. Honestly both are worth it - there's a lot of great meat options - crab and lamb but as a vegetarian I think the regular buffet makes more sense. I got the tom yum soup which was vegan broth! And loved all the tofu and veggie options

This past weekend I saw a free delivery special from Door Dash so decided to give this place a…read moreshot. I had just tried Boston Soup Dumpling and wanted to see how the two compared. I was shocked by the price for the soup dumplings...until they arrived. $12 is great until you realize they're bite size. I'm also not sure if it was because I got them delivered, but they were rlly lacking soup. They were frankly a bit dry. The entire order didn't come with any sauces either so I had to use what I had at home. The chili pork dumplings made up for the soup ones. Super solid. They have their dough down to a science. Some of the best I've had. I am not sure I'd order from here again, gonna stick with Boston Soup Dumpling for time being!

in my opinion this is a great spot for sichuan food (i am surprised by the negative reviews). BOS…read morehas a minimalist aesthetic and a large menu of options. We got the wontons, dan dan noodles, and i believe a sezchuan pork noodle dish. The wontons were fantastic, the pork was so well seasoned, the casing was soft, and the sezchuan was delicious and the perfect amount of spicy. I wasn't sure abotu the dan dan based on appearance being just the meat and noodles but the meat was seasoned very well, so it was super flavorful. The noodles were bouncy, and the sauce gave you the classic numb! The last noodle dish we got was good, not super memorable. Service was fast!