Small homestyle restaurant that is always packed to the brim and insanely busy. And guess what? It is all for good reason. The food is quite good. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 The rating here is an interesting one. This is not a fancy restaurant that anyone is coming into here for the ambience or the experience. It is a tiny restaurant that might be able to seat 15 people on a good day and it is crammed at that. It definitely is a mom/pop restaurant vibe through and through and it gives off old good memories of small restaurants I'd visit when I was younger. You come here for the food. SERVICE: 8/10 Service was fine. Order via a QR code which was shocking to me for a small place like this! Food comes out quickly. FOOD: 9/10 We ordered a variety of clay pot rice dishes including pork, seafood and tofu platters. All of the dishes were delicious and we were fighting to get more bites of each, down to the last piece of crispy rice. The style of clay pot rice was fantastic and not a common offering you could get just anywhere. VALUE: 7/10 Prices skirted a little towards the high end being around $20 for each clay pot, which was not unreasonable. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Definitely an eat. OVERALL: 8/10 read more

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We came here before Covid with my parents and my in-laws. We stayed in Boston for 5 days vacation. And we spent 3 dinners in this place. My husband and I came to Boston again this year. And this place has not change a bit. The food is good and servers are friendly. I will come to this place whenever I come back to Boston again... read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Good food and great price. Will be back to try more of the clay pots. I ordered takeout. I thought the lady taking my order was curt - which didn't really bother me but be prepared. My food also took 30 minutes. The dining area is small, but seems like a great place to bring your family or group of friends. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - 13. Chicken and Chinese Sausage Clay Pot Rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Serves super authentic and nostalgic meals with their claypot rice. The restaurant itself is quite small and can be super crowded as it's very popular. Biggest quip was the long wait, where we sat around for almost an hour waiting for the food. But we came at a super busy time where the restaurant was completely full and claypot rice itself is a very tedious dish to make. For how long the dish takes to make, it's super affordable at 12-13 dollars per bowl. I would definitely come back again as both dishes were delicious and made me yearn to visit China again. Loved the chicken and chinese sausage meal but was a little difficult to scarf down as some of the chicken have bone (next time I may ask for some soy sauce or chili oil just to add some more taste but it was yummy regardless). read more

Clay Pot Cafe - 13. Chicken and Chinese Sausage Clay Pot Rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very small place but the food is delicious. Definitely worth trying their clay pot rice (as it's name suggests) but I would recommended sticking to a smaller size so the ratio of rice to topping is good. You sacrifice a bit of flavor for an increase in size. We ordered the twice cooked pork, veggies, and two large clay pots and it filled 4 people (with large appetites) perfectly. Flavors were great and fragrant and it was a satisfying meal! It does get busy and congested in the store, so space may be cramped and limited. But the food comes out pretty fast and service is attentive. read more

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Solid eats. Come for the authentic Chinese food especially the clay pot, but the noodles and vegetables were good too. Small place as others have noted but service was friendly and efficient. You might have to share a table if there's just a couple of you and you're seated at one of the larger tables. We had the chicken and Chinese sausage clay pot, the pepper beef noodles, and some gai lan. Everything was very good. Would have tried the chow fun but they were out. You sit and order from your phone, food comes out, and you pay directly afterwards. They take credit card now. read more

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Really impressed and so glad I got a chance to eat here! It is small and dive-y and cash only. They give free hot tea when you sit. I ordered the small yellow eel clay pot, and it was the perfect size! I expected to be hungry still based on other reviews but I was so stuffed! I also thought the eel portion to rice was good too. I had eel left to the last pieces of rice! The rice was super crispy and flavored throughout. My husband ordered the medium sausage and bacon clay pot - classic flavors and super fragrant rice. I was surprised the medium didn't have as much crispy rice as my small. He also thought there wasn't enough topping for a medium so next time plan next time to get a small. We also ordered a side of u-choy since the owner recommended to get a side of vegetables. Good wok-hei and flavor. Looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes! read more

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My friend and I came across this place while we were exploring Chinatown during our first trip in Boston. It's a quiet small place tucked in a corner by small alleyways, but definitely a hidden gem! We were lucky to be the last customers to get served before they closed. We were surprised by how many dishes were in the menu, since this is a small restaurant. They have varieties of clay pot rices, soups, dumplings, and other things. We got the claypot rice with chicken and Chinese sausage. Our first time trying this, it was surprisingly good. I like the rice is cooked perfect, light crispy and tasty. We also tried their yellow eel bone soup, which was healthy herbal type of soup. It was refreshing and delicious. It went well with the rice. And the fried dumplings were also good. Overall, food is fairly cheap and delicious here! services are also excellent! CASH only though since this is a small family owned restaurant. I highly recommend if you're in Chinatown, Boston. Must come try this out! This is a place to go for an authentic Hong Kong styles meals. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This new place is connected to the original in Boston Chinatown. Good food, friendly service, and clean setting. The place just opened so working out some of the workflow. We will be back. read more

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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! read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Their food is no longer good. The yellow eel clay pot rice is bland. Some eel has bones too. The pork stripe with long hot pepper is ok. The pork strip is kind of dry. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick and easy place to grab a claypot rice. I mean what more do you want? I think that the meats could have been more, but it's a very homey restaurant. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - 13. Chicken and Chinese Sausage Clay Pot Rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hole in the wall spot, nothing fancy at all when it comes to ambiance, decor, interior, etc. They have a wide range of claypot rice available, as well as vegetables, soups, etc. I've tried a few of their claypots to-date (eel, chicken, Chinese sausage, etc.) and they're all great. I've also had their vegetables and soup, and everything is solid. Cash only, and service is efficient. Nothing fancy about Clay Pot Cafe - come here for a hearty, satisfying, casual meal. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Snow peas, ginseng and black chicken soup, claypot with chicken and Chinese sausage - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Located near China town, a small corner restaurant, taste of traditional Cantonese food. Nice to try. read more

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Owners are super accommodating and friendly! Very nice people! foods are on point!! Highly recommend this place! Yum! read more

Clay Pot Cafe - 12. Chinese Sausage and Bacon Clay Pot Rice and 5. Pan Fried Dumplings and 52. Beef Brisket egg noodle! - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Randomly found this restaurant in Yelp and decided to order takeout since I read it's a tiny place. I placed a small and medium size of the same chicken and sausage clay pot rice. Took 20mins which is reasonable. The medium size is actually 2x small size and the favor is blend. Felt the ingredients could be more and less rice. Perhaps it's better to have it at the restaurant. Uncertain if I will return if I'm back to Boston. I figure no harm to try if you are there and wants claypot rice. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Chicken & Chinese Sausage Claypot Rice (S) () - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was my second time at Clay Pot Cafe and it was even better than the first! My friends and I came for a late lunch on New Years Day and we ended up staying for a few hours. The staff kindly refilled our tea countless times, even long after we finished eating. In terms of the food, I recommend trying a few appetizers. The steamed dumplings hit the spot and the curry fish balls had a great flavor to them. The wonton soup was also pretty solid and I found the wonton dumplings to be above average. If you come here, you really do need to try one of the clay pots. This time we went for the beef option. I like how they offer the clay pot in a few sizes, so you can share if you'd like. The best part is the crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl. The only improvement would be if they offered some sauce options besides soy sauce on the side. read more

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Popped by and tried two different kinds of clay pot rice and milk tea. All very solid. My favorite was the salt fish and pork, good flavor with the right amount of crisp. Fun to see BBQ pork on the menu, and the milk tea was just the right amount of sweet. Lovely staff, the real deal. read more

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CASH ONLY. It's a small restaurant that can seat about 20-24 people. There was a small wait but food comes fast and most people don't stay too long. I ordered the minced beef and egg and it was delicious. The Chinese sausage and bacon (pork belly) is a classic and you can't go wrong with it. My friend ordered the preserved duck; the waiter recommends getting it mixed with Chinese sausage and bacon as preserved duck is very salty. Clay pot dishes are great but oily so I recommend getting a vegetable dish too. However, we didn't bring enough cash to do so. There are several ATMs in the area if needed. The bathroom is very small. read more

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I have had the craving for clay pot rice for the longest time and this place DELIVERED. A tiny establishment in chinatown, it's basically a hole in the wall with very limited seating but the ambiance sets you up for the food. You scan a QR code and order on your phone. They do take a short while to prepare the clay pot but it's worth the wait. They bring you a complimentary pot of tea so that's an instant win for me with any east asian restaurant. We had the beef clay pot rice (5/5) and the chicken and chinese sausage clay pot rice (4/5) both of which were amazing. The flavors so subtle yet carried the meat and rice perfectly. I preferred the beef because the chicken pieces were too bony with not enough meat on them. Definitely check this place out if you're in chinatown, heck it's even worth visiting from the across the city! read more

Clay Pot Cafe - 16. Beef Clay Pot Rice 13. Chicken and Chinese Sausage Clay Pot Rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is very much a hole in the wall place. I came with a friend for a later lunch on a Friday afternoon. FOOD: my friend and I shared dumplings as an appetizer, they were simple but quite tasty. They weren't outstanding but generally I liked them! The two of us also shared the chicken and Chinese sausage clay pot rice as well as the minced beef and egg clay pot rice. Overall I liked the beef one more - I think it had better flavor and more moisture because of the sauce. SERVICE: I found the service to be quite good. The server we had was attentive and kind. No complaints here! AMBIANCE: again this place is really just hole in the wall. It's nothing fancy - it's a small indoor space and it is cash only. If you're looking for a place to impress a hot date this is not the place to go, but if you're looking to explore a authentic restaurant with some tasty, well priced food this place is for you! This was my first time having clay pot rice. I enjoyed it and would come back! read more

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A cute hole-in-the-wall-esque Chinese restaurant just on the edge of Chinatown, Clay Pot Cafe has been recommended to me of handful of times lately, so when I was in the area around lunchtime I was glad to have the chance to stop by. Even though it was a weekday lunch, they were quite busy, and their rather small dining room was almost always full while I was there. I ordered the beef clay pot rice - so delicious! Beef was flavourful and juicy (although admittedly a bit small in portion). The rice was fluffy and fragrant (either with some sauce or broth), and the shredded ginger on top added a nice depth to that aroma. The burnt/crispy rice parts along the bowl were really yummy, too. Portion size overall was good for a single meal, especially for such a low price. Strong note that they are cash-only so definitely be prepared for that! read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Beef clay pot rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a small storefront with authentic Cantonese food - I really loved the stir fry 丝瓜 and the frog n牛蛙 read more

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A small cozy unassuming restaurant on the corner of Chinatown. The food is authentic, tasty, and always made to order. Obviously claypot is their speciality, but their sichuan menu items shouldn't be ignored! We are always greeted warmly by the staff, feels like eating at home. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Eggplant casserole - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Clay Pot Cafe is located in the China Town Boston area and this place is for sure a must stop and eat this clay pot chicken rice. This style of rice has a texture between crispy and fluffy mixed together. Overall I have never tasted this style of food to be this food in America! This is the best spot and I would recommend this place if you love eating clay pot-style rice. The meat can be changed out to different types like sausage, but my favorite is always chicken! This store is quite small and seating is limited but it is worth it. The clay pot is cooked on a high fire with the rice and the toppings to get it that nice texture! They also had soup here which everything really reminds me of Asia! If I'm back in the Boston area I will for sure come back to this cafe!! It will be a must! read more

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We were in town for business and had some time to stop by Chinatown. I'd always been interested in trying clay pot rice dishes, and we were not disappointed. We ended up getting the abalone and Chinese sausage clay pot, and the large size was more than enough for two. Seating was a bit tight during the lunch rush, but service was friendly. There's plenty of dishes on the menu I would love to try if we make it back to Boston. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - abalone and Chinese sausage clay pot - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall: expect your typical hole in the wall small Chinese restaurant that focuses on AMAZING yet BUDGET food that takes CASH ONLY. Food: Chicken and Sausage Clay Pot that as my friend describes it, "pretty good especially considering it's in Boston but obviously can't compare to LA." Which essentially means a pretty good dish all things considered. Add in the fact that a personal bowl is $10 and it's hard to beat. Curry Fish Balls you can definitely ignore getting as it's literally just supermarket fish balls with golden curry drizzled on top. Bok Choy in soup(?) Is not what I was expecting but it still tasted and rounded out the meal really well. Expect a thicker texture with a slightly white peppery taste. Ambience/service: Typical Chinese restaurant ambience with little to no AC, a singular fan and very old decor. The place itself is unassuming but the food speaks for itself. Service is straight to the point and very quick. Clay pot rice obviously takes a while but still all came out within 10-15 minutes. read more

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Excellent quality food. The menu can be intimidating if you don't eat authentic Chinese food very often. We had a chicken and pineapple fried rice that was quite nice. We also had some stir fried beef with garlic shoots. They were both amazing quality. The beef was tender and perfectly spiced. Garlic shoots were also delicious. Service was very good and attentive. The space is very small so I recommend going off peak hours if you're in the area! read more

Loving Asian food and being from LA, we were craving Asian food after eating New England cuisine the last 6 days. Don't get me wrong, we love the oysters, lobster rolls, pasta, chowders, etc, but I needed a palate change. This tiny, family run Chinese joint hit the spot. IYKYK that you can't expect 5 star service when you frequent a place like this. You don't go for the ambiance, you go for the diverse menu, the sizzling plates, the steamy temperature, and the hefty portions that make Chinese food. I recommend the spare rib clay pot, the Chinese sausage clay pot, beef chow fun, and Chinese broccoli. We also ordered the ginseng soup. All tasted as authentic can be. Again, being in LA, you get spoiled with the plethora of Chinese food. However, the Clay Pot Cafe in Boston's Chinatown did not disappoint. read more

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This place is exactly what I think of when I think of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The restaurant does not have that many tables but service is very fast. Remember to bring cash! A lot of people get the clay pot rice here and we also got it, but they have a pretty big menu with other options. The prices are very reasonable-- most clay pot rice orders are $9, with some that are more expensive. We got the Chinese sausage and bacon clay pot rice ($9) and the chicken and Chinese sausage clay pot rice ($9). The orders were fulfilled quickly and came sprinkled with scallions in sizzling hot clay pots. The meat on top of the rice is all you'll get. The rice was very fragrant, not too greasy, and had a subtle smokiness to it. The rice that touched the clay pot surface developed a super satisfying crunchiness. I am a huge fan of Chinese sausage and was pleasantly surprised that I actually liked the chicken even more! Next time I'll probably just get the salted chicken clay pot rice. The chicken was super tender and seasoned perfectly. My favorite part of this restaurant that adds to its homey feel is the mini fridge in the back that holds cans of soda and bags of bok choy. read more

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This was the highlight of our Boston trip. My boyfriend loves this place and coming back home he tried to find a place similar time this type of eatery but no luck. Super casual spot nothing fancy, super hole in the wall. It is CASH only. We came for the clay pots and literally what we got was rice + toppings in a clay pot. Simple and delicious. Okay at first I was like wow these pots look huge let's share one but then my bf was 'No, I'm getting my own' so we did get our own pot and somehow we ended finishing 2 clay pots all together but we weren't even that hungry to begin with. I wish there was more toppings to enjoy Yellow Eel Clay Pot Rice - Could use a bit more sauce but the eel was very good Minced Beef Clay Pot Rice - I did enjoy this a lot more since it was more saucier read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Not as authentic as I had hoped for. Service minimal, small eating area. Prob more better choice in China town.

I've reviewed this place before and I'm doing it again because the customer service is just absolutely phenomenal here. The staff is extremely friendly. The food is still 12/10. Coming back here every time I visit Boston! It is a must read more

I got the chicken and Chinese sausage clay pot both times I went and loved it. The sausage is so yummy and so was the chicken. Loved the crispy rice. Affordable and will be back. read more

You gotta try the clay pot rice. I got the clay pot rice with Chinese sausage and bacon and it was delicious. Also had the water spinach and three delight with noodles and tomato sauce. All 3 dishes were delicious. Like other said small dining room, owner was working his ass off taking care of the dining room and take out orders. I would definitely go again. read more

Claypot rice here is pretty good and they offer a variety of toppings. I think they could make it a little saltier but that's just me. Scallion pancake is okay. Customer service is not that good: we ordered peking ravioli and they never brought it out and didn't say anything. After we checked out and about to leave, they were like oh we ran out of the ingredients ‍ Restaurant is quite small and takes cash only. read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Scallion pancake Yellow eel claypot rice Pork pattie and salted fish claypot rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Small, hidden gem in Chinatown. Staff was extremely accommodating and nice. Got the Chinese sausage and bacon clay pot rice. Took about 15-20 minutes to come out but it was delicious. Definitely recommend checking this place out. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Chinese Sausage and Bacon Clay Pot Rice - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing gem in Chinatown! Highlights of the trip at this no frills establishment. It is very loved by the community as it was packed with revolving customers. There is very limited seating and in a small space so order your clay pots ASAP as it takes 10-15 minutes to make, eat and gtfo so the next group can sit. There aren't a lot of places that make this style anymore and I really appreciated the memories this meal recreated for my family. For about 10$ a pot it was well worth the trip! read more

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Delicious. Clay pot cafe is an authentic, hole-in-the-wall, cash only spot. I ordered the Chinese Sausage Claypot Rice and it was ~chefs kiss~. Make sure you mix the meats and sauce into the rice before enjoying! The highlight is definitely the crunchy rice, so don't forget to scrape off the layer of rice on the bottom. My friends said the Abalone Claypot Rice was a little soggy, and they preferred the drier flavors. To balance out the carbs, we also ordered a side of garlic pea shoots, which was kindly recommended by our server. If you and your party are up for a challenge, the restaurant also offers a large (like, enormous) claypot for sharing. read more

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Located at a small corner of Chinatown in Boston, I believe this place serves the most authentic Clay Pot Rice. This was my first time there and the waiter recommended combining Eel and Sausage together for the claypot rice, it was perfect! There will be a slightly charred crispy part of the rice when you get to the bottom of the claypot which was fun because it reminds me of eating rice crackers. Pair the claypot rice with a side veggies, yield a heartwarming yet super affordable meal! read more

Clay Pot Cafe - Eel & Sausage Clay Pot Rice + AA Vegetables - Cantonese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts