An outpost of the decade-old Nan Xiang Dumplings from Flushing, NY, this venture replaces Gourmet Dumpling House that previously occupied the spot, but in a much smarter way of doing business in today's economy and lifestyle. Instead of trying to maximize profits by squeezing diners uncomfortably close like the last place, NXE's business is focused on self-service and takeout clientele. They kept a few tables (2-4 seats each) up for grabs, but be ready to fend for yourself as you would in a food court. Orders can be placed online directly on their website (presumably third parties too but I don't tread that territory), or at the kiosk on site if you are planning to eat in. Cutlery/napkins along with cleaning supplies are readily available at the self-service corner. The human-manned counter is for food pickup and occasional trouble-shooting only. They call your name or order # when your food is ready for pickup. Been there a few times in last couple months. Lunch time can be crowded but I guess we lucked out that time and got a seat pretty quickly. Online order of 4-6 things was ready in 15-20 minutes, just about how long it took me to walk over. Food has been great for all it's worth. Soup dumplings with crab can maybe use a bit more crab (taste it but faintly), not bad otherwise. Skin is on the thicker side, which I believe is the trademark Nanxiang style, and I do not mind one bit. Ningo (rice cake) was cooked to a soft perfection while maintaining some char flavor - even the veggie version is umami. Beef roll is a cross between Peking Duck (must be the hoisin) and Taiwanese scallion beef pancake/rolls -- delicious flavor combo. Pan fried buns and chilled cucumber were on par. Chili beef was the highlight - a lot milder in spice level than other places (which I appreciate), but the commendable part is that the spices and fragrance permeate through the meat (入味: the flavors have been infused). This is quite different than other places I've had, which seem to simply douse overwhelmingly spicy oil just to achieve the burn effect. This dish is definitely worthy of repeats, despite the slightly hefty price tag of $15! Looking forward to another return visit to try other dishes along with more chili beef! read more

Nan Xiang Express - (clockwise from top) dumplings of sorts, pan fried buns, veggie rice cake, chilled cucumber, chili beef. - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have had this in both Flushing and Boston now, and I would say the flavor of the XLB here is comparable. They came out piping hot, full of delicious soup. The wrappers were the perfect thickness, not ripping when you pick them up with chopsticks but not too thick. Good stuff. Sheng Jian Bao (fried pork buns) were also delicious. They were PROPERLY crisped at the bottom. A lot of places don't fry them enough, but these definitely had a good brown finish. I'm always craving good Shanghainese food. Even though the menu here is more limited, the XLB and Sheng Jian Bao are enough to fill that craving. I also want to try the Liang Mian Huang (crispy noodles) next time. Prices are pretty expensive. The standard in the Boston area is closer to $10 for 8 XLB. It's $10 for only 6 here. They are probably the best I've found in the Boston area, though. read more

Nan Xiang Express - XLB, $10 - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Review #1300. I've been to the original Nan Xiang XLB in Flushing years ago. Happy that they now have a location in Boston. Happy that it's a fast casual express spot. The inside isn't too big, but enough for diners to come and go. You can place your own order on the kiosk or you can place your order at the cashier counter. The soup dumpling is very good. The udon noodles and pancakes were okay. If I were to return, I will stick with the soup dumplings for sure. The indoor air ventilation was just okay, not the best. Service is friendly, and they will call out your order number once your food is ready. Your food may come separately, whereas our soup dumpling came out later than the noodles and pancakes. Would indeed return, but likely early right at opening for best seating and dining experience. read more

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This place is great for casual Asian food. We always get the soup dumplings, pork and chive dumplings, and some sort of cold vegetable. Service is always quick and you can order at a register or on a kiosk. The interior is simple, but every table has what you need for sauces. Always good and highly recommend! read more

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Their shredded beef & pepper noodles absolutely destroyed my mucus lining in my stomach and gave me gastritis which attributed to a $2000 medical bill. It was almost inedible with how spicy it was, but I tried eating it anyways because I already paid for it. Big mistake on my part. Would def not come again. read more

The "Express" style of this place almost gives me food court vibes because, as others have mentioned, everything comes in disposable containers and you bus your own tables. I came by on a weekday evening and the place was busy enough that the tables would turn over very quickly so the staff weren't cleaning the tables after customers-- the cleanliness of your table depends on how well the people who were there before you cleaned. 2 of us split a number of items, including the signature pork soup dumplings ($9.95), pan fried pork buns ($7.95), noodle with scallion sauce ($8.95), and pork and vegetable wontons in spicy peanut sauce ($7.95). The prices are all not too bad, but the portions were pretty small aside from the noodles. The soup dumplings were satisfyingly soupy. They were significantly better than most of the soup dumplings I've had in the city and I was glad the skin had enough tension to not break while I tried to pick up the dumplings. The pan fried buns on the other hand were a little disappointing. The meat filling on the inside was super tiny and not very juicy so all together the bun was very dry. The fried part of the bun also had the taste of old frying oil. I'm used to wontons in spicy sauce having a strong vinegary component to them so I was surprised to find that the sauce was mostly peanutty. The peanut sauce was pretty flavorful but I ended up adding some vinegar to it. Lastly, I wouldn't recommend the noodles in scallion sauce. I didn't taste any scallion at all-- the sauce mostly tasted like soy sauce. It was a big portion though, so it is probably the item that is the most worth its price. I think their pork filling is pretty tasty so overall I'd recommend getting their dumplings or soup dumplings. I'd skip on the pan fried pork buns or the noodles. read more

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This place gets 4 stars for speed, portions, inexpensiveness and generally decent food. I accidentally placed my order to the wrong location and when I called less than 10 minutes later, they said they were almost done with my order. I ordered multiple dishes thinking they would be small because it was cheap, but they were actually sizable and was split into two meals. I personally really enjoyed the beef scallion pancake. The xiao long bao is okay, the shen jian bao a little better, and I wasn't a huge fan of the rice dish. I don't think you should come here for quality food, but if you need a quick and cheap bite to eat, definitely worth coming by and grabbing takeout. read more

I was excited to try this spot as I've heard good things about their New York affiliated restaurants, however this place overall was pretty mid in quality while still being relatively pricy for their dishes. We came here for dinner and were lucky enough to snag a table while waiting to place an order - if you plan on eating in, definitely keep a watchful eye for tables. There isn't a ton of seating, but there always seems to be a huge crowd of people waiting to grab a table so being attentive would be really helpful. This spot is more of a self-serve, order then grab and go spot. I cleaned my own table and threw my own trash out so it's up to you as to how clean you want your space to be - otherwise, it's relatively well lit and the ambiance isn't too bad. This spot has a decently sized menu and overall, the food is decent, but lacked a wow factor that I think the hype warranted. The dumplings were okay for Boston, the buns were super small compared to what was expected, and the other dishes were decent. The noodles and cucumber seemed like better deals, however they really aren't the restaurant's trademark. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back of it were my choice, but I wouldn't vehemently disagree if a friend wanted to try. I think there are better priced spots for the same quality of food and less of a wait. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What I love about this place is the amazing take out service! They package the soup dumplings in a cute paper container and they provide super cute utensils and napkins and everything that you need! I love how I can just order soup dumplings to go and sit in Boston commons and enjoy it there. The interior is also nicely renovated and honestly its so cute because they have so many dumpling cartoons with faces on them. I also like how they cute little instruction menus on how to eat soup dumplings. It is nice to see places educate people who are trying new foods rather than leave them in the dark. The soup dumplings themselves were decent. I got the pork and shrimp one. I couldn't tell if it was because we took the dumplings to go that made them not as good or if it just isn't very good. I ate the dumplings about 5 minutes after I go them and the soup was kind of already disappearing. I would have liked more soup in my dumplings but the flavor was definitely there! Overall, I will have to come back again and dine in next time around to get the full experience. The interior is so cute and the service was great. I need to come back! read more

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With so much hype surrounding this place. I had to try it. Unfortunately, it underdelivered. For a fast casual restaurant, it's a bit pricer than I would've anticipated ~$30+ per person. It's a small restaurant with only about 10 tables. We were there on a Friday night and it was competitive to get a table. If it's busy and you plan to eat in the restaurant, you will be hovering watching people eat, waiting to see which table will be done first and try to snag the table before another party. We got lucky and got a seat before our food was ready, but I'm not sure what we would've done had we not gotten a seat right away. We ordered: - Scallion Pancake w. Sliced Beef (This was the best thing we ordered) - Fried Veggie Spring Roll - Pork & Veggie Wonton in Spicy Peanut Sauce - Steamed Veggie Dumplings - Pan Fried Veggie Crispy Noodle I wouldn't reorder most of what we did order. I expected more robust flavors, which no dish delivered. That being said, there are still a bunch of items on the menu that have good reviews, so I would go back to try those. Tip: Order from front where the counter is, rather than standing in line for the kiosk. read more

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This is a great spot if you're looking for a quick bite in Chinatown! The soup dumplings were really good. The noodles from Combo A were pretty good too. They were super quick. The vibe is ok, nice and clean, but more so felt like a fast food version of nearby Chinatown restaurants read more

Nan Xiang Express - Scallion pancakes - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Former gourmet dumpling house spot, Nan Xiang express did a great job renovating the place . It's more modern, clean and spacious. Upon entering you can order food by using the kiosk for take out or dine in option. If you would rather order from a staff, then you walk right up. The staff will call your order number and bring to the table when ready. I wished they have this instruction written somewhere because I sensed some confusion from customers. Many people did not order their food first before they wait for a table. I called ahead but you can't reserve a table. It's more of a first come first serve kind of place. After you're done with your meal, you can dispose your trash at the back. Please don't be that individual who doesn't clean up for next guests. Got the brisket noodle soup - earthy and spicy (more on the mild side) broth. If you are looking for lean meat, don't order. They were more tendons and fatty. Noodles were not over cooked. The spicy beef dumplings were AMAZING! I felt like drinking mala hot pot when drinking the soup! The regular dumplings were ok, could use more seasoning. Appreciated the thin chewy skin. Soy sauce, vinegar and chili oil available on every table. There are more on the back. I think adding ginger slices will enhance the dipping sauce for the dumplings. Even though you are dining in, you are served with disposable containers. It's not environmentally friendly and super wasteful. Hoping the restaurant can switch to regular bowls and plates later. Street parking only. read more

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Pork dumplings are cooked fresh, perfectly chewy, and really soupy. Better than a lot of dumpling places around Chinatown, trust me. Vibes are really nice and place is perfectly clean. Service was nice read more

The price is right and the soup dumplings are tasty. They're bigger, doughier / less thin-skinned, and lumpier / not as pretty as Din Tai Fung. Overall still enjoyable. I liked that they put thin slices of ginger in the vinegar dipping containers - very authentic. The name Nan Xiang also brings back fond memories of eating Xiao long bao there outside Shanghai, where they originated, as a poster explains. I also love their big poster explaining the best way to eat them. I definitely want to come back and try the noodle dishes, rice cake dishes, scallion pancakes (with and without beef), etc. It was very busy on a Sunday. It's not obvious that you can go up to the cashier to order as well as st the self-service kiosk. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Large sized Xiao long bao with vinegar dipping sauce - ginger slices included! - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been seeing this place all over social media so decided to give it a try on a cold rainy day. Inside there are two ways of ordering, with a person or at a kiosk. The line at the kiosk was shorter so I opted for that. I was there right around noon so they had not been hit by the lunch rush, and I was able to get a table. It's takeout style and everything comes in disposable containers. The service was fast. I got the beef soup dumplings and a shredded pepper beef noodle soup. The soup dumplings were a 10/10, however the noodle soup was missing the soup! They had forgotten to add the broth to the noodles so it was only thick, clunky noodles with beef on top. Overall, the soup dumplings are worth the visit and the price point, I would skip the rest. read more

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This new xiao long bao/soup dumplings place from NYC opened so decided to try it. It's a order at the counter spot where they bring your food to the table. I'd come back for their crab meat and pork XLB/soup dumplings. Braised Beef Noodle Soup - the beef was tender and flavorful. The bok choy had a nice crunch to it. The broth was flavorful but wasn't spicy at all (the cashier mentioned it would be a little spicy). The noodles were very overcooked. Crab meat & pork dumplings - the skin was thin and the crab meat and pork filling was super flavorful. This one was my favorite! Pork pan fried buns - the bun was crispy at the bottom but a bit doughy on the inside. The pork filling wasn't as flavorful as the xlb/soup dumplings. read more

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This place seems to be a crowd favorite, the restaurant remained full and had a consistent line the whole time we were here. You order at the counter and then they will call your number for order pick up. There was a large party seated when we arrived that took up a few tables but we were able to grab the small bar seats. The food arrives in to go containers which would be good if you did not finish and had to take your meal to go. There is a little station at each table with condiments like vinegar and chili oil. The soup dumplings were tasty, the wrapper was soft and not too chewy. The cucumber salad was crunchy and well seasoned (salty). We also got the pork and wonton vegetable soup. The soup is tasty with an added surprise of seaweed in it. I was very suspicious of the wontons because it seemed that they were not cooked thoroughly. It was a shame because the soup and the one bite I had were tasty. read more

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This spot is popping! It has a very simple and clean environment. Quite busy when I went but the food came out quite fast. It's self seating but the tables come and go quite quickly. We ordered: Crabmeat & pork soup dumplings - for all the places in Boston pretty good, but the skin is a bit thick but still delicious! Pan-fried pork dumplings - skin is way too thick and overpowers the meat inside. Braised Beef Noodle Soup - the flavor is quite mild for a braised beed noodle soup. Needs a little umph! Adding some spicy sauce helps. Pork Fried Udon - this one was tasty! And there was a good amount of cut pork in it. Shrimp, pork & veg wonton in spicy peanut sauce - could add a bit more spice but the filling was flavorful and could definitely taste the peanut sauce! Passionfruit & Lime Green Tea - delicious! Not too sweet or sour. I'd get it again! Soybean milk - can't do wrong! It was good. 6/10 overall! The spot is nice and clean and service was fast. Food was more on the milder side for me but it wasn't bad. It's quite good for a fast food spot but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here unless I wanted some fast soup dumplings. read more

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I'm a huge fan of the Nan Xiang in NYC so I had to go here when they opened. Sadly, since it's an express location, the menu is much smaller and it's very casual fast food versus the more upscale version in NYC. The restaurant is tiny and there's only a few tables available and it's often packed with people inside. Immediately there is a self ordering kiosk in front of the door, but I recommend ordering directly at the counter since that's usually faster. Everything is self service as they have a table with utensils, napkins, water with cups, and trash can. Each table comes with chili oil and dumpling sauce. For food, the dumplings are thin skin and break a little too easily with light pressure. However, they overwise tasted delicious and I would recommend their signature pork and spicy beef dumplings. The braised beef noodle soup was also really good and if you order it to go, they separate the noodles from the soup so that it doesn't get soggy. I don't recommend coming here with a group of more than 3 or 4 people or finding a table will be difficult. Unfortunately since it was so busy I felt obligated to eat quickly and not linger around. There were a lot of people standing around after ordering that were waiting for a seat. It felt cramped inside. I recommend coming here at off times for a better experience so you don't have to fight for a table and don't feel rushed. They have an app that you can download to get reward points and get discounts on future visits. read more

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Fast casual dumpling spot. Seat yourself and clean up after yourself (for the reasonable human beings). Order ahead, order on the tablet or in person. I've only ordered for takeout so my advice is the food is ready pretty quick. When you order online, they say it will take 30 min, but it's more like 10. Their text/email system is not accurate so if you don't want cold food just head straight there, don't be shy and pick up your food. Overall the food is great although a little pricey for how many dumplings they give you. We got the spicy beef soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings, shrimp and chive, pork and veggie wonton in peanut chili sauce and the beef noodle soup. Definitely order the beef noodle soup and the pork and veggie wonton in peanut chili sauce. Hands down the best stuff there. The soup dumplings were fine, nothing amazing but it was probably because we ate it when they were warm instead of piping hot. The shrimp, pork and chive dumplings were forgettable. Came here a second time and only ordered the pork veggie wonton in peanut butter chili sauce and 2 beef noodle soups without any regrets. I wanted to try the pan fried soup dumplings but that would've been too much food and wifey wanted a whole bowl of beef noodle soup for herself. Don't confuse the beef noodle soup with the beef with peppers! They are not the same. read more

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the restaurant is pretty busy, so it's hard to find a table and might be a bit tight, but it works! plus the food comes out quickly and turnover is pretty fast so it wasn't too long of a wait. Also in general not too expensive for Boston, a bit small for portions but still filling. we got the pan fried pork bao and the pork soup dumplings. Loved the pan fried pork buns! These are the best I've had in awhile! They're actually crispy on the bottom and the dough isn't too thick so the dough-to-filling ratio is great. and also the filling itself is very fragrant and juicy and even has a bit of soup in it like the soup dumplings. The soup dumplings were pretty good too. They have vinegar and ginger and a spoon for the ~full experience~. The soup inside was tasty. Some of the other dishes didn't look as value but would go again for the buns! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Pan fried pork bun - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is ridiculously busy, and if you want to eat indoors, you have to seat yourself. That'd be fine if the table to customer ratio were higher, if there were a line specifically for seats, or if there were some employee who'd help people get seated according to when they arrived, but no, it's kinda like there's a flock of vultures waiting for the next available table, and others (who arrived after you) will probably swoop in before you get there. It's a stressful place for a sit-down dinner, and going to a restaurant really shouldn't be stressful for customers. In sum, the ambiance isn't great, and it may make sense to plan for takeout. Prices are very reasonable. All the dumplings we got were under $10, and I think the rice cake dish was only around $14. I enjoyed the texture of the fried rice cake (very qq), but we had ordered it with chicken and it felt like they had skimped out on chicken. There were maybe 5 small pieces overall, and for the first few minutes, it almost felt like a vegetarian dish. Flavor-wise, I think it could have used more salt. The wonton was the star of the night: a good amount of spice and flavor. The soup dumplings and the pork chive dumplings felt like they could have used more seasoning. read more

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Yum!! Came here on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't busy! We ordered at the counter and then found a spot to sit. This used to be the old gourmet dumpling house so the seating area is pretty small. They offer self serve water and tea. The tea actually wasn't too bad. We ordered the pork soup dumplings and the spicy beef soup dumplings. Both were very good! The order took about 15 minutes to prepare. There is vinegar, soy sauce and chili oil at the tables. The chili oil was very fresh and the chilis had a nice crisp to them. The dumplings had enough flavor that you really didn't need to dip in any sauce. Soup dumplings are on the smaller side but expected given the price point. A quick fix for soup dumpling cravings. Looking forward to trying the other dishes! read more

An inauspicious looking place in Chinatown serves up some delicious food. They specialize in soup dumplings which were great. We stopped in for a quick bite and enjoyed the soup dumplings as well as the Shanghai stir-fried noodles. You order at a kiosk or at the register and after a short wait the food was ready for pickup. Fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Recommended! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Expensive, and okay food. Service was very quick and it's located in a good spot. Option to order at counter or on a screen read more

Nan Xiang Express - beef noodle soup and pork dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I recently ordered takeout and was thoroughly impressed by the overall quality of the food. While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the experience was well worth it. The highlight of the meal for me was the crispy pork buns, which were packed with flavor. I also tried the spicy beef soup dumplings--an intriguing option, though not my personal favorite, but I still enjoyed half of them. The garlic bok choy, while it could have used a bit more garlic, was perfectly cooked. Although I didn't dine in and can't comment on the ambiance, the service was excellent. Everything I needed was thoughtfully included, even down to the spoons for the soup dumplings. I'll definitely be ordering from here again! If you are looking for recommendations, you cannot skip the pork crispy buns or chicken & shrimp siu mai. Both were phenomenal. read more

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Checked out this New York transplant said to have Michelin caliber dumplings, but in a takeout format. Ordered the pork soup dumplings to go. The staff were eager and friendly and the wait to receive my order was a bit longer than I was expecting on an early afternoon on a Friday--especially given that I ordered their signature dish. Eventually I got my dumplings and brought them home. Very good, on par with Dumpling Cafe just up the street, but no better. All the consistencies and flavors were great. With the hype, I was hoping for something extraordinary. I'll come back and try some of their other dishes in the future. read more

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Flavors - 4.6/5 Textures - 3.5/5 Presentation - 3/5 Value for Money - 3.5/5 Would return? Yes Must-try: chicken & shrimp Siu Mai Amazing flavors, lacking in execution, is how I would describe this place. My favorite every time I go is either the Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai, or the wonton soup. The soup dumplings taste amazing. My problem is they are a bit soggy and overcooked, which make them break easily when manipulated. Also, they have almost no soup inside. The pork, shrimp and chive dumplings also taste amazing, but again the wrapper was completely falling apart from being overcooked. These also had a crazy thick wrapper and half of them came broken. I would eat them again just because they taste so good thou, but they lack that satisfying chew. Love the ordering through the app and that they have free water and tea! read more

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Nan Xiang is pretty good and I highly recommend their dumplings. They are know for the Soup Dumpling in particular and I'm happy that Chinatown has great versions of this in particular. You can order at the counter or on this computer screen which make things convenient. Sit anywhere you like after but I usually order things to go to eat at home. Soup dumplings isn't the fastest thing to make so expect it to take at least 15 minutes even when there isn't a lot of customers. Enjoy read more

Nan Xiang Express - Menu - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It was amazing! I am from Chicago and I was craving something quick, but good. The staff was kind and quick. The vibes are chill. I would come again! read more

Nan Xiang Express - pork crispy buns - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm between taking a train from NYC and heading up by bus to Boston. So excited to find Nan Xiang! i'm vegetarian and their vegetarian noodle soup with tofu and mushrooms. is just amazing! Very complex broth and loaded with bok choy and broccoli read more

Food was good, some food came out surprisingly fast (veggie rolls, soup, scallion pancakes) but the veggie dumplings took quite a while. The flavors seemed off for all items: veggie dumplings tasted like mint and lemongrass (not good), the veggie rolls tasted like celery, and the scallion pancakes needed more scallion and flavoring. The place was surprisingly busy, there are seats like at a fast food restaurant. Pretty clean. Price was excellent, I suppose you get what you pay for. read more

Look at me , using xlb as an acronym. Can't complain about this chain as much. Good and fast and easy dumplings. Im not a big fan of the vinegar combo but itll grow on you. I need to try the other foods, but the my make a meaaaaan pork xlb read more

Nan Xiang Express - Pork XLB - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Located conveniently in Chinatown with a (paid) parking lot nearby. The restaurant is a bit small, and dining tables are limited. The tables are also very close together, where you are almost touching shoulders with the table next to you. You can order on a screen or at the desk, and food comes out pretty quick. I was disappointed with the soup dumplings, because they weren't as juicy as I had hoped. The crispy bottom buns were fluffy and flavorful, but not crispy like in the name (still good though). The chicken dumplings were good, and the beef potstickers were okay. The noodles however, were soooo good and crispy. It was my favorite dish we ordered! My soy milk (cold) was also very good, and I liked that they didn't put ice in my drink. Overall, the food is good but not amazing. If you come, you HAVE to get the crispy egg noodles. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Beef soup dumplings, chicken dumplings, Crispy bottom buns, beef potstickers, crispy egg noodles, soy milk, melon green tea - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What a great addition to Boston Chinatown! I have tried Nan Xiang in NY and glad to see it expand to Boston. This is a fast casual dining restaurant. You can order from the touch screen menu or at the counter. I like the touch screen menu because you can spend time looking at all the different selections and make any additions and change your mind without feeling pressured! Once you order, you can choose your table while you wait for your food. This place is absolutely self-served. They have an area for you to grab your utensils and water/tea. Once you are done, you clean up your table. I actually like this concept, especially having gone to school in the area, I would have appreciated a restaurant like this at the time! The food is amazing! There is a variety of soup dumplings, dumplings, appetizers, rice dishes, and noodle soups. Everything was made deliciously. I tired the soup dumplings which the wrapper was thin with soupy umami pork filling! The wonton soup is also really flavorful. In addition, we tried the vegetarian noodle soup, hot and sour soup, Shanghainese rice cake, and pork fried buns. There is a wide selection of good quality dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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3.5 stars at most. I was really excited to try this place in Chinatown. Overall, it's not a terrible place but it does need some improvements here and there. My boyfriend came here before a movie date to have lunch. We were almost going to leave since there are barely any tables but luckily a table cleared out. We ordered up at the cashier but there are also kiosks where you can self order. Keep in mind that this is an 'express' location so they might not have whatever the menu in NYC has. It's also a smaller restaurant since they took over the old Chinatown's dumpling restaurant. My boyfriend and I tried the beef lo mein, the beef noodle soup, the wontons, and the sheng jian baos. The sheng jian baos and the beef lo mein were probably something I could go back for. I was a fan of the beef noodle soup - the noodles were a bit overcooked and too soft for my liking, which kind of killed the dish. The wontons weren't bad at all either. I would come back, but I hope that in the future they are a bit on top of cleanliness and the quality of their food items. The trash was overfilling and the tables should be serviced as soon as possible before new customers sit down. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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INCREDIBLE food. Very fast service. Will definitely be coming back again. The Meal versions of orders are a little pricey, but the non-meal versions are affordable. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Pork pot stickers - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very fast casual place with limited seating. A lot of people opt for take out instead. Got the cucumbers, fried beef noodles, and soup dumplings (not pictured). Everything came pretty fast but soup dumplings take 15 minutes to prepare. I was decently surprised by how good the food is here and would come back again! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Cucumbers and fried beef noodles - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I loved Nan Xiang express. The portions are huge for the price and the service is fast. There was a line with full tables at 7 pm on a Friday but it's pretty fast turnaround. We waited for about 5 minutes for a table! They're sister restaurants with the Michelin guide Nan Xiang xlb and I feel like their recipes may be extremely similar! Im obsessed with it!! read more

Very amazing service and food. Nice environment as well! I really enjoyed the soup dumpy! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Scallion oil noodle - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts