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

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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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'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

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

Thanks to Yelp I was able to find a great option when I needed a later dinner to go. I walked in close to closing time for them and they were accommodating. Ordered their soup dumplings and braised beef noodle soup. The order was out in about 10 mins, which gave me a good impression that the soup dumplings were steamed to order. It came packed in a to go containers where the noodles were separated, allowing me to add them later so they were not too soggy to go. Authentic soup dumplings that include the vinegar and ginger to dip. read more

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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

Great food but pricey. I've had much more authentic Shanghainese food elsewhere, and would rate the soup dumplings and pan fried pork buns at a 3/5, but the noodles were fantastic 5/5. The other dumplings were pretty good at a 4/5. The food was pretty filling, and we ended up spending $30/person with some leftovers and very full stomachs. I dined at 6pm on a Saturday and the place immediately filled up afterwards. It's cafeteria style so you pay then your food is available at the counter. The staff don't regulate the tables much, so people who haven't ordered ended up taking seats while some people who got their food were standing and waiting for a table. Come early so this doesn't happen to you if you want to dine in. TLDR: decent food, slightly pricier, come early to beat the crowd for dine-in read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shrimp wonton, pan fried pork dumpling, steamed pork dumpling, steamed pork buns, beef noodle - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I am impressed with how great these soup dumplings were and how fast they came out. The place is smaller and more of an in and out type of place, with no frills. We tried the spicy beef soup dumplings and noodles with scallion sauce. Both were wonderful and easy to eat. I would definitely come here again to try some of their other stuff. read more

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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

The food was just ok. Nothing amazing. The sticky rice dumpling didn't really have much flavor. Definitely had better dumplings. read more

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This is a new soup dumpling spot that just opened in Chinatown. They have a short menu of various small dishes that is a great quick bite at any time of the day. I think their soup dumplings are one of the best in Boston. The dumplings are flavorful and the soup also has a clean taste to it. It's usually pretty crowded inside. The food comes in single use containers whether you do take out or eat in. read more

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I ordered immediately at the kiosk and then waited around 45 minutes to get a seat. The spicy dumplings were pretty flavorful and the noodles were delicious, but a bit dry. The ambiance is very much fast food, but comfortable. The xiao long baos were pretty average, nothing to shout about. It fulfills the craving but I wouldn't take the time to wait in the crowd to get these dumplings. The long-standing local favorites are much better in my opinion! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I would give Nan Xiang Express 3.5/5. I have been to the one in NYC and that was is phenomenal. Nan Xiang Express is just that, an express. It is relatively small. You order your items from a tablet and they bring you the food. When we went there on Tuesday night, they were pretty busy and when we ordered from the tablet, the receipt did not print. When the food came, a lot of people were confused as to whose orders it was. Xiao long baos were not bad. The dumplings were ok, a little too much skin for my taste. read more

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Boston sorely lacks in the soup dumpling department, so I was excited when a new spot opened up that I recognized from NYC. This seems to be the casual version of the original Nan Xiang in Flushing NYC, which I loved to go to. While not quite the same (the broth in the soup dumplings not as flavorful and the dumpling skins are more soft and less bouncy), these are still better than other spots I've tried in Boston as their xiao long bao skins are thin but hold the soup inside well without bursting . Would come back if I was specifically craving soup dumplings and can't wait until I'm back in NYC or Cali. Service is very efficient. Everything comes out in single use containers though even for eat in orders. read more

This was our second time here. First time we just chanced upon the restaurant as we were looking for dumplings. We ordered on the kiosk at the restaurant. We ordered the shrimp fried rice which was very good and the dumpling in peanut sauce. Today we ordered dumpling in peanut sauce, chive onion dumpling and shrimp noodles. Shrimp noodles was really bad. No taste at all. No sauce. Seemed like it was made long back. read more

Another small restaurant opening in Chinatown that packs a punch for soup dumplings. I ordered ahead using their online website and it was super simple. The restaurant is pretty small with not too many tables to sit at. I got #1 pork soup dumplings and #2 pork & crab soup dumplings, which were ready for pickup when I arrived. The packaging is done so well and the bag is even insulated to keep your food warm. After my long journey home, the soup dumplings were room temperature and they still tasted great. I didn't have to burn my tongue drinking the soup. The skin is soft and there's plenty of meat filling inside. I'd highly recommend trying their soup dumplings out if you're in the area. read more

Nan Xiang Express - #1 pork soup dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Service was almost non existent, foods were pretty good for the price and casual concept. The pork soup were the best soup dumplings among all the ones we try here. Crap & pork were fishy, spicy beef dumplings were meh. Spicy beef salad was meh, cucumbers were good. This place is more for college students and budgeted crowd. It's 6/10 compared to its original Flushing NYC location. read more

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The seating situation is so painful!! It's very stressful trying to get a table!!! It's a small place and full of people. The crowd is a good sign, because the food is absolutely amazing! The soup dumplings tasted very close to in Shanghai, besides the ginger slices are not the same at all. Other items were also great. Very fast service, you can order on the machine or order with the staff there. If we didn't manage to get a table I don't think my experience will be as good. If you live close by and want to take out it is perfect. The soup dumplings will not be as good if you let it sit for too long. I suggest eat it there, if course, if you can find a table. I personally absolutely didn't enjoy the seating situation. It's too bad because I love their food a lot. Maybe go back during a time not too many people. Hopefully they can open a restaurant style spot. read more

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Another yummy meal. This time I did a pickup. This joint is always busy these days. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Chicken noodles beef soup noodles spicy sesame sauce over wontons and pork soup dumplings! - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

They're known for soup dumplings but I actually prefer their pan fried options instead! Pros for this place include the price, convenience and variety. I would go just for the pan fried buns! They are also very generous with their portion sizes for the entrees. The cons: given that everything is served in takeout containers, the soup dumplings are likely going to be stuck together and easy to break (the ultimate deal breaker for a delish soup dumpling). While the soup dumplings could use more flavor, the udon noodles were way too salty. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place was really good! I actually thought it was quite comparable to the one in Flushing, NY. Came here for a weekday lunch and it was pretty busy. You can order at a kiosk or at the counter, and seating was pretty limited. However, diners go in and out pretty quickly- we only waited about 5 minutes and a seat opened up. My husband and I got the soup dumplings and pan-fried pork buns. Both were so good! The skin on the soup dumplings were thin but strong, and did not break when I pick the bun up unlike other places. The broth was hot and flavorful and the meat was juicy and delicious. That was definitely my favorite thing we had. The pan-fried pork buns also came out hot and steaming. The bottom was perfectly browned and the meat was incredibly juicy. The only downside was that the buns were a bit small for how much we paid! Lastly- I think this place is on the edge of worth it for me. $10 for 6 soup dumplings and $8 for 4 small pan fried buns is pretty dang pricey. This is definitely somewhere I'd like to come back to, but probably not often because then my wallet would be unhappy. read more

If you're looking for soup dumplings to-go and don't have the time for a sit-down restaurant, this is your best bet in Chinatown. They also have non-soup dumpling items like fried rice and noodles. Overall, it will satisfy any serious soup dumplings cravings in a pinch, but didn't hit my expectations. I'd heard such great things about the NY location. I got their pork soup dumplings, cucumber cold dish, crispy fried noodles, and fried rice. I would order the pork soup dumplings and cucumber again, but the fried rice was a bit plain and the crispy noodles were also about 3-stars. The place was packed when I went on a weekend around lunch. The kiosk to order was convenient and the to-go packaging was very sturdy. We ended up eating down the street at a park instead of waiting for a table to become available. I think there are so many other options for soup dumplings and stellar Chinese food in the area, it's a tough area to stand out in. I would come back if I needed dumplings quick on the go. read more

TLDR: solid soup dumplings Probably easier to take away then eat inside. Tons of options for your meat, some meat eating, and vegetarian friends. Fried rice was also good. I'd recommend the beef soup dumplings. read more

Not a bad spot for dumplings but compared to Gourmet Dumpling house and the original Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao in NYC, it was slightly disappointing. We got pork soup dumplings, pork chive and shrimp dumplings, and the pan fried udon with shrimp. The soup dumplings were not bad they were decent but I was expecting the ones from Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao which were overloaded with soup didn't get deflated and tasted like they were made to order. The soup did not leak out which is a plus but they didn't taste like homemade soup dumplings which is probably expected for a fast service to go chain. Pork chive and shrimp dumplings were my least favorite because the dough was thick and almost mushy. The filling was fine. Pan fried udon was good the shrimps added nice flavor but they still were not tasting as fresh as the noodles from Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao. Lastly, the only thing that is annoying is the seating situation. I personally think soup dumplings should be eaten right away and there's only 6 tables and it's first come first serve for the tables. If you plan on eating there you have to wait for your food and if there's no table available you have to wait or eat somewhere else. And not everyone sitting at the tables is mindful of the fact that people are waiting for a table to sit. I think this spot is decent I just wish it was slightly more authentic considering it replaced Gourmet Dumpling House. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My partner and I shared the signature pork soup dumplings, spicy beef soup dumplings, shanghai fried udon noodles w beef, and braised beef noodle soup - TASTE: 4/5 - twas good, but was expecting be dazzled, given the Michelin-recommended location in NY. Enjoyed the flavorful broth in both the spicy beef soup dumplings and braised beef noodle soup TEXTURE: 4/5 - the braised beef was tender, and of the bite-sized dumplings were, of course, soupy and comforting PRICE: 4/5 - total came out to $45, which was more than I expected SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - took some of the udon noodles home SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 4:45pm on a Saturday and it was packed! Ordered at the register, and our food came out 5-15min later. Note: I thought that the size of the spoon was too small to comfortably hold a soup dumpling, and the food comes in takeout containers even if you dine in ATMOSPHERE: 3/5 - the space is small, and the tables are tight. We ate at the counter, though the height of the seats relative to the counter was not ideal, and could sense that the people around us were waiting for us to leave to claim our seats PARKING: 4/5 - got a free street spot a couple of blocks away on Lincoln St and walked over read more

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A new place in Chinatown that has a few varieties of dumplings and noodles. It's clean and organized in the restaurant. You can order from a kiosk or at the cashier. When your order is ready, they call your number to pick it up. The Xiao long baos were juicy and hot with good flavor. The spicy pork and veggie wontons were delicious too. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Spicy pork and veggie wontons - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Really yummy and a good value meal! As compared to the sit down restaurants in Manhattan and flushing, this location is much more casual and the menu is smaller. There are many tables inside with condiments and a counter with serve yourself lime water/more condiments. The staff are friendly and bring out food quickly as well! Items we got: Pork and crab soup dumplings: more pork forward with a savory broth inside, I wish there was ginger to go with the vinegar for dipping. It does taste pretty similar to the sit down restaurants and doesn't stick together/break if eaten quickly. Stir fried rice cakes with chicken: a bit oily but well seasoned and full of shiitake mushrooms, chicken, and Napa cabbage Cold spicy beef tendon and tripe: a LOT of well seasoned and thin slices of beef tendon and tripe! Not very spicy and slightly sweet, I wish there was a bit of vinegar tang or scallions to cut through the meatiness Pineapple green tea: refreshing with the heavy dishes we got and a strong tea flavor! There are bits of pineapple and jelly as well read more

Nan Xiang Express - Crab and pork soup dumplings, spicy beef tendon and tripe, chicken rice cake, pineapple green tea - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Super busy for such a small place. They have a self order kiosk at the door and very minimal seating. You can order at the front if you like Definitely wouldn't come here to eat in with more than one other person as most tables are seats for 2. I suggest taking it to go and go down the block to some outside tables. Ordered fried noodle dish, wontons, XLB, and scallion pancake. Overall, disappointed and wouldn't go out of my way. If I was in the area, I would get if I was looking for some comfort to go food. The XLB had good flavor but little meat inside and flavor was good but dough was so thick. Same with dumpling, do doughy. The fried noodles were ok to me. I'm used to lots of sauce and white sauce. There wasn't nearly enough sauce to soften the fried noodles. The scallion pancake however were really good! I would recommend those read more

This place is a McDonald's version of Chinese soup dumpling. They have opened two locations around Boston area. The menu has very limited selections but I have to say that their soup dumpling is not bad at all. It depends on the time you visit, sometimes it is very crowded. I have tried soup dumpling and wonton soup (it's ok). If I want to grab a quick bite, I will go there. read more

food was amazingggg, comfort food at its finest. came out so quick and perfect!! such a cute vibe too read more

Nan Xiang Express - pork stir fry noodles - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm a fan of Nan Xiang (not Express) in NYC Ktown so I was very excited to hear that Nan Xiang Express was coming to Boston. I visited a couple of months ago and got a few dishes. It has very limited seating inside so it makes sense to do the Express format. Overall I wasn't impressed. I definitely have preferred my visits to the sit-down Nan Xiang in NYC. Soup dumplings to-go are probably just not a good idea, and the soy sauce nian gao was far inferior to the one with mustard greens and pork. I probably won't be coming here again, but I probably will be going to the NYC Nan Xiang! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Chicken fried rice cake, pan fried pork dumplings, xiao long bao - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was so stoked they opened in Boston but they fell short of brand expectations. Their dumplings can't compare to Nan Xiang in NY or other xlb places in town. To its credit, it is an easy and convenient place to get a quick and cheap dumpling/noodle fix!! I would go for the rice cakes and convience. The pork and crab soup dumpling were much better than the regular ones. The regular soup dumplings were not very flavorful and the skin was too thick and stuck together. Skip the spicy wontons, they were a big disappointment. I'm usually a huge asian cucumber dish fan but the flavor also fell short. The rice cakes was the saving grace- best dish! read more

Nan Xiang Express - Soups dumplings, friend udon, spicy wonton - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Service is kind of slow and staff was confused when placing orders and using the app for the rewards. First time trying Nan Xiang in NY but never tried the express. Quality was soso... I ordered the pan fried dumpling but ended up pork soup dumplings. I did not check since I left in a hurry. It took them more than 10min to placed my order and I only order 2 items. read more

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Looking for good dim sum style takeout in the Downtown Boston area that's not going to break the bank? Nan Xiang Express might just fit the bill! My partner and I tried this place for the first time after hearing good things for awhile now and it did not disappoint. We placed an online order and within about 15 minutes it was ready for pickup on a busy Friday night. We got their signature Nan Xiang pork soup dumplings, crispy pork buns, beef fried udon, and pork & veggie wontons in spicy peanut sauce. We paid just over $40 for everything, which was a pretty reasonable price considering how much food it was. I really enjoyed everything I ate too, nothing completely blew me away but it met my expectations. My favorite was probably the wontons in peanut sauce, which was something I never had before but I really enjoyed the flavor combinations and textures of the dish. The crispy pork buns are also a classic and you can never go wrong! I'd definitely re-visit this place when I'm looking for some comfort takeout food. read more

Nan Xiang Express - Shanghainese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Okay, first off... I need them to open a full sized Nan Xiang around the Boston area like the one in Flushing. The menu is so expansive and good that I promise you blood Din Tai Fung out of the water. These express spots hits the spot just enough when you're craving some XLB, but I want the whole deal just because I'm greedy. read more

Small place with big flavors on their soup dumplings. Be careful, these come out very hot and need a chance to cool. If you have never eaten soup dumplings before, look at the poster on the wall for instructions. Very delicious. read more

Plenty of seating on Sunday afternoon! Comes out fast, but tastes reheated. The xiao long bao had mushy (though thin) skins and indifferent flavor. The crispy bottom pork buns are ever so slightly browned on the bottom, and there is very little filling and flavor, mostly mushy bun. If they're going to be reheated fast casual, they need to rethink their menu. Advertising as a XLB place... Maybe other dishes reheat well, but not this. read more

Still in its soft opening phase, Nan Xiang fills every soup dumpling lover's dream. LOCATION: Right in the center of Chinatown, the space is hard to miss but parking is hard to find. SPACE: Very small but very clean. There's a self serve area for water and a giant self ordering machine. MENU: There are lots of options so perfect place to order a little bit of everything and try with friends. FOOD: We tried the crabmeat soup dumpling and the regular pork soup dumpling. If it was eaten on the spot, it would have been so much better but takeout versions weren't bad. The crabmeat soup dumpling tasted a tad sweeter than the the pork but overall there wasn't enough crabmeat taste. We also ordered the stir fry rice cakes which were very delicious. The scallion beef pancake was also perfect. The pan fried crabmeat buns didn't have enough crab flavor nor was it overflowing with juices - kinda disappointed. I wasn't a fan of the crispy noodles either. FINAL THOUGHTS: I would try it again but order different foods. The only thing I would reorder are the rice cakes, beef scallion pancake, and maybe soup dumplings. read more

Soup dumplings for the win! Try all four flavors. Traditional is classic obviously and the chicken is a nice pork alternative. But the crab meat is going fancy and spicy beef for that warm fuzzy feeling. They're amazing! The noodles are also to die for. Cucumber salad is a big portion. The flavors are more umami than tangy or tart like you'd get at a Japanese restaurant. Peanut sauce wontons are more like chili oil wontons and are spicy (there are no peanuts in it so I assume it's the peanut oil vs actual peanuts in the sauce). Expect a wait but you can dine in (no table service but take your order and sit down). They take credit cards and also have a kiosk for to go orders. Amazing! read more

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