Lots of soups/stews as their specialty! Tried the beef stew and nam tok, both were delicious and I…read moreloved that the place was different from your typical pad thai type of food. Also tried the yum salmon (HUGE portions, fantastic), and whole fried fish (crispy and came with a mango salad/sauce). Everything was really good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely come again!

Sen Yai Thai Noodles specializes in regional Thai noodle dishes that go beyond the usual pad thai…read moreand fried rice found at many local Thai restaurants. We walked into a small, clean, and welcoming space with a casual atmosphere that kept the focus on the food. The dining room was modest and unpretentious, with a layout that accommodated both small groups and solo diners comfortably. The energy of the room stayed relaxed, and the self-serve water bottles on each table added a nice touch that made the experience feel more casual and unhurried. The noodle soups are the highlight of the menu. We ordered a few options and found the Nam Tok noodles and spicy blood soup having rich, flavorful broths with plenty of depth. The option to choose different noodle types made it easy to tailor each bowl to our preference, and the heat here felt authentic rather than toned down, adding another layer of flavor instead of simply making the dish hotter. Beyond the noodles, there were several dishes worth trying, including the pork leg rice, fish maw soup, and spicy pork rib soup. The menu offered a good mix of familiar and lesser-known Thai specialties, making it easy to branch out if we were looking to try something different. The honey wings and salmon yum were also solid choices, adding variety to the meal and working well as shareable plates. Service was friendly during our visit, and the staff were happy to answer questions about the menu for anyone unfamiliar with some of the more traditional dishes. Since the dining room is fairly small, it could get busy during peak meal times, but the relaxed atmosphere made it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. One detail we appreciated was that the restaurant stays true to its concept instead of trying to appeal to everyone. The menu leans into authentic Thai flavors and ingredients, making it a good spot if you are interested in exploring regional dishes that are not as common around Boston. Sen Yai Thai Noodles is an easy recommendation if you are looking for authentic Thai comfort food centered around noodle soups and traditional specialties. The flavorful broths, unique menu, and welcoming atmosphere make it a place worth returning to whenever we are craving something beyond the standard Thai takeout menu.

House of Noodles has become one of my favorite comfort food spots, especially in the winter. There…read moreis something magical about being handed a steaming hot clay pot instead of a plastic takeout container (microplastics, no thanks). It reminds me a little of the old Shine's Fresh Asian in Belmont, except somehow cozier and a little more elevated. If you're looking for a place for a big group, this probably won't work. Most of the seating is bar-style facing a beautiful Chinese-inspired wallpaper. However, if you're eating solo, or with one other person, I think it's one of the best places around. There's something incredibly peaceful about settling in with a hot bowl of noodle soup while the clay pot keeps everything piping hot on a cold, snowy winter's day. The menu has so many different soups and hand-pulled noodles that I keep telling myself I'm going to branch out. In fact, I *thought* I had branched out...until my food arrived and I realized I had accidentally ordered the exact same dish I'd gotten the last time. Apparently my subconscious knows what it's likes. The culprit? The clay pot rice noodle soup with pork, Spam, chives, carrots, napa cabbage, baby bok choy, wood ear mushrooms, quail egg, tomato, green onions, and soy sauce. That is an absurd amount of yummy goodness packed into one bowl, and honestly, I can't even be mad at myself for ordering it twice. Could you get it to go? Sure. I've certainly done it before, but I think this is one of those meals that's meant to be eaten there. The clay pot keeps everything hot, the noodles stay just right, and the whole experience feels comforting in a way that doesn't quite survive a car ride home. I sincerely hope House of Noodles stays in Newton for a very long time. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant that quietly becomes part of your routine, and I'm really glad it's here.

Authentic and delicious northern style chinese food spot in Newton that is worth visiting if you're…read morein the area. Fast casual style where you order on a tablet and the food it brought to your spot on the counter if you're dining in. Seems to be a popular spot for take out even during weekend lunch. Food was prepared fresh and served rather quickly. The pork gyoza was crispy and the wrapper was light, good snack or appetizer option. The hot and sour noodles were decent but not as sour as i expected. Still comforting and filling and I'd order it again as the price is quite fair. They have an extensive menu and I'm curious to try more of their food.

Although the place is titled "Lanzhou Beef Noodles蘭州牛肉麵," it actually serves noodles and rice…read morenoodles from several other regions in China. I came specifically for the biang biang noodles! Three-in-One Spicy Biang Biang Noodles: Super delicious!!! The noodles were perfectly wide and thick, with a wonderfully al dente texture. The pork was cut into large cubes, about one centimeter square, with a typical savory flavor from northern China. It was stewed until very flavorful, without any gamey taste, and the perfectly layered pork belly looked appealing. The tomato & egg stir-fry had plenty of eggs, not too shredded, making it very satisfying. It was only slightly thickened, resulting in a very smooth, scrambled egg texture, perfect for mixing with noodles. I ordered the chili powder mild, which was just right for me. It only had the aroma of oil, without being greasy at all. Although it was slightly different from the original Shaanxi version, I think it tastes even better, and the portion size was very generous, so I didn't mind the details. After all, I'm not from Shaanxi. Of course, it would be even better with some cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, or potato cubes, which was also the authentic recipe. After this successful experience, I'd love to try Wuhan hot dry noodles and Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodles next time!

Stopped by iFresh Noodle for the first time tonight with two of my friends. We ordered the Spicy…read moreLamb Hand Pulled Noodle, Lanzhou Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, Pork and Chicken Fried Dumplings, and Korean Chicken Wings. Overall, food was delicious. The restaurant is small, and although it was packed, we were able to get seated right away and food was prepped fast. The star of the show was the Spicy Lamb Hand Pulled Noodle. The Brisket Noodle Soup was yummy and would get again as well. I'd skip out on the wings. The dumplings were yummy and would get them again, but they were steamed and not fried. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back again.

Picked up takeout from here and everything was incredibly delicious! The standout was the spicy…read morehand shaved noodles. The portions are generous and the prices are really reasonable, especially when you factor in how much you get. LOTS of bang for your buck. When we went in, we got some canned sodas, but there's a minimum $5 charge in restaurant, so we ended up getting an extra soda to hit that threshold (our fault for forgetting to add the drinks to our main order!) so just something to keep in mind. It's definitely a place to go get takeout and seems tailored to that purpose, but they do have tables inside for eating in. The staff was nice and very efficient. Overall an incredible meal and I will definitely be ordering again!

Ownership change is always a mixed bag. I could do with the change in service, ambiance and just…read moreabout everything else. What I can't accept ever is the change of food flavors and quality that was the initial reason I became a frequent regular. I found out about the transition and kept up my visits and support hoping the dishes I frequented would remain the same. It didn't. It really changed quite a bit. No, I don't blame them for applying their spin on the dishes. But don't expect me to forgive a lot of culinary mistakes that your predecessor perfected. I actually updated this review because I can't keep a 5 star review on a place that I once frequented often that I now decided I'd never return to after the repeated mishaps again, and again, and again. I wish your family the best and hope for the best. But objectively, you can't just buy a place that had culinary excellence and succeed without being of the same caliber - or at least show that you're trying to be there. Cheers.

Super good and strong flavors here!!! Such a good Thai place and the menu is so cute, I love being…read moreable to see all the dishes and not just read the names. The meat is always cooked perfectly and all the sauces pair with each other well. Prices are good, I've paid much much for worse quality food. Wish the interior was larger because it can get a bit crowded and you might get sat a little too close to comfort with other tables (I was bumping elbows with strangers sometimes!). No complaints on service or food though!!

Came to Thonglor for a late lunch, unfortunately too late to eat in the restaurant but they were…read morekind enough to allow us to order takeout. We were very hungry, and so the two of us ordered the chive dumplings, panang curry, papaya salad with shrimp, and pad seuw with tofu. The chive dumplings are not what you might expect from the word dumpling, but very much worth a try -- it's chive and rice, formed into cubes and fried, that you dip into a sweet thick soy sauce. A lovely appetizer! The papaya salad is nice and crunchy -- not as spicy as I typically like it, but solid and quite flavorful. The pad seuw was delicious, with generous amounts of tofu. The panang curry was nice as well, with moderately tender beef. Would definitely try eating in some other time, as the restaurant seems cozy and the cocktail menu is intriguing.

Everything was delicious in this Thai restaurant. It was really genuine Thai cooking. The service…read morewas welcoming, and the ambience was cozy and yet it was high ceiling modern. I ordered the Papaya salad, Chicken satay. Curry Shortribs and Phad See Yue with beef and the mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream. All I can say was everything was exceptionally tasty and I would definitely come back here again. This place is reasonable and not overpriced. Definitely make a reservation.

I've had Cha Yen Thai Cookery bookmarked for a while now & we found ourselves in the area, so we…read moreknew we had to try while we were here! We visited on a Friday night around 6pm. It was very busy but we were able to get a table for two within 5 min. The service was super slow. Took ~20 min for our server to take our order & another 40 min for our food to come. We noticed our server was the only server for all the tables, haha crazy! Here's what we ended up ordering: -roti (w/ potato curry sauce) -chicken wings (w/ spicy garlic sauce) -pad see ew -pla pad kun chai (fried cod fish fillet w/ lemongrass + Chinese celery) -Thai iced tea We tried the chicken wings, the roti, and Thai iced teas at the restaurant & ended up requesting for the rest of our food to go since we were on a time crunch. Thoughts: The pad see ew was delicious! We reheated it later that night & it was flavorful. I would definitely get this again. The chicken wings had good flavor but we found the chicken itself to be very dry inside. Made it difficult to enjoy. I loved the potato curry sauce that came with the roti. Simple but tasty dish. The pla pad kun chai was our least favorite dish we ordered. It didn't taste good at all after reheating. We're curious if we would've enjoyed this more if we ate it at the restaurant when it was fresh? The fish had a very fishy smell & didn't taste like it had been treated with lemon, vinegar, or both. We usually enjoy cod fish & lemongrass but this was a complete miss for us. Lastly, the Thai iced tea was okay. It was a bit too watery for us & we wished it could've been creamier. Overall, I would come back again to give Cha Yen another try. I did like the dishes we tried at the restaurant & perhaps the fish for example would've tasted better if had at the restaurant.

Really exciting place focused on Northwest Chinese cuisine…read more The signature dish, the hand-pulled beef noodle soup, had a fairly light, but subtle, flavor. The noodles themselves I wish were chewier (got the 'flat' but probably should have gone for 'extra wide'), and perhaps it'd been nice to have some different textures inside the soup (e.g. something crunchy). The scallions in the soup were also too wide, and needed to be sliced more thinly. The beef pancake was quite decent, though the edges didn't have enough beef and the middles had too much beef. The beef was tender, though I might have liked it more flaky. The sauce inside the pancake was somewhat unevenly applied, and a bit too sweet. I wonder if a dipping sauce (maybe a vinegar?) would have helped. The blueberry with mashed yams was fascinating. It was listed under appetizers, and wondered why the dish came out last. But the dish was a bit sweet (naturally!) and so it actually worked as a light modest dessert! The wait staff was spot on after all in putting out the dish last. The stir-fried cabbage dish was beautiful! It was appropriately crunch, yet using good wok hey. The salt level was a bit high, but the spice level was good. Their spice ratings were a bit timid to what I encounter in Szechuan restaurants (the 'regular' level seemed to be more 'mild-regular'). The stir-fried cumin potato was delicious; nicely flavored, nicely charred. Some bits were a bit oily but the cook on the potato was really neat. Will revisit!!!

Hm, we had high hopes for this Lanzhou noodle place because we saw customizable noodle type and all…read morethe photos looked amazing, but our tries here have only been ok. We've ordered several of their noodle soups and noodle dishes with regular, thick, and wide noodles that have been fine but not great. I think the textures of their noodles across the board have been too soft, not chewy enough. We've tried some of their other dishes, which have been better: my fav is the cold okra appetizer. Also, the potato balls in the beef brisket with potato are a sleeper hit. Unfortunately, the dish was mostly beef and not potato haha unusual gripe. Service is normal, efficient, on the attentive side for a chinese place. Interior is nice and new and clean. After our second try, I'm not super pressed to come back, but if we're in the area, I might try some of their other non-noodle dishes!

Trying to drive out of Boston to save on parking, saw this place recommended by Yelp. Food was very…read moreauthentic and the owner is a very nice lady! This place is also kids friendly! We are able to order different food for kids and enjoy an authentic sichuan cuisine ourselves too. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some authentic sichuan food! It's very yummy and price is not bad at all!

Shrimp wonton soup: smelled and tasted off (e.g. past expiration), guessing it's just been reheated…read moreor from yesterday Dan Dan noodles: mentioned they were cold on the phone (and not on the menu), which was fine, but they were bland, very oily and not very appetizing Chicken lo mein: fine, less oily than the Dan Dan noodles, but nothing to write home about DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!! Disappointing!