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    Magnolia

    3.9 (57 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken and Vegetables.
    Michael M.

    What Dawn B said. I should move on to Yelping that McDonald's in Acton that's been closed for years, but I've more to say about Magnolias. A hidden gem. Not in the classical sense of a 5-star Michelin restaurant. The food is hot and flavorful, and inexpensive. Two luncheon specials, with soup, for twenty-five bucks. Mixed drinks are in the 8.50 range. If I were still an alcoholic, I'd belly up to that bar every night. Seriously, and maybe I'm overinformed by meals at the China Ruby, Magnolia is worth every penny and much more.

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    Dawn B.

    Two years after opening, and Magnolia is as great as it ever was! If you haven't tried Magnolia, you are missing out.

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    William E.

    I miss the Ruby, but Magnolia really does a great job with their offerings. The egg rolls were a little cabbagey but everything else was an absolute hit.

    Crispy five flavor shrimp

    Added seafood pan fried noodle. Very good veggies and seafood over lo mein. Nice size servings for the orice.

    Peiking raviolis
    Andrew W.

    So last year, our beloved China Ruby in Maynard closed. Mid summer, Magnolia took its place. Food was delish. We had their version of a pupu platter, fried peiking ravioli, happy family and house lo mein. 5 stars for everything, except 4.5 stars for selection. Why doesn't everyone have pork strips on the menu.???

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    Bad food, poor service and check out the filthy rug leading into the dining room. It's a Keno parlor.

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    Ask the Community - Magnolia

    Can they make dishes gluten free, using gluten free soy sauce? Chang An used to do this, and it made it possible for my wheat allergic husband to enjoy Chinese food.

    Sorry no they don't

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