I would rate this a ~3.5* for what we ordered, but it was immediately clear that people come here for the hot pot (and maybe sushi), not for what we got. Steamed chicken dumplings were bland, even with the sauce. Chicken stir-fried udon noodles flavor and quality were comparable to something from a food court, but they respected my request for extra veggies. Shrimp with snow peas was good, lots of sweet garlic. Crab rangoons were small/not very stuffed, mostly fried. The atmosphere wasn't the coziest, but service was very quick (food was brought out in ~5 min) and our waiter was very nice and patient with us. Ultimately, unless I'm coming for hot pot, I probably won't return. read more

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This is a great spot! We had a group of 5 and got seated at a big table in the back. Our waitress was wicked nice. Our group got 2 different broths to try and they brought over two different bowls; one for each side of the table. The food was really good and the drinks were adorable. They are definitely picture-worthy drinks! The drinks are a bit pricey, so I only got one. Overall, very nice experience and I would go back. read more

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Great service! Our waiter forgot our hand rolls, it was no big deal, but instead he brought us a bottle of sake! On top of that, the service was so quick. Meats and veggies were fresh. Everything was quality. read more

Q Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food, drinks, service, and the vibe of this place, to me is probably the best for a hotpot experience. It is on the pricier side but I still keep going back everytime I want to show someone a good time. I always leave full and happy lol ! Lately I've been trying to venture out of just hotpot and have been getting their sushi and Chinese food and to me, it's pretty good. The beef with long peppers is my go to and their lychee martinis is my go to drink. If you're ever in the area and is new to hotpot, I would definitely recommend ! read more

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I came here with a friend on my birthday. They have both a dish menu and a hotpot menu. I did however feel that the food was a little expensive for my budget. Our server was super friendly. When I told him it was my birthday, he offered me a free slice of chocolate cake. read more

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Wow. I've been coming here for years and the hotpot combo has been great. Tonight I came and the new pricing is $16 for the base broth with added meat platters, the lamb/beef combo $29.00, for soup?! The competition is still $30, Shabu Zen. Missed the combined price so buyer be diligent. Service great but the prices no longer meet the quality and other places just have far more better options. So sad. Shabu zen and spring hot pot (all you can eat veggies/rice/dessert) are drastically less expensive and where I'll be going in the future. The price just isn't worth the meal. read more

4 stars is pretty spot on. I'd say come here for the ambiance and wide selection of hot pot & appetizers & stir fry dishes. Love the alcoholic and beverage selection as well! For my party, we got to enjoy hot pot as well as non-hot pot dishes. So a little bit of everything. Our server was incredibly nice and accommodating. Honestly, kind of rare in Boston! Everyone was so nice, from the receptionist to the servers! While the hot pot isn't necessarily the "best" I've had in this area plus on top of the dishes with a "high" price tag, I'd definitely consider returning. The indoor air ventilation was very good during lunch hours (restaurant was half empty), around 700ppm for CO2. Also, I think it offers validate parking for the 660 Washington Street garage ($7?!), which I will definitely take advantage of the next time! The menu is clearly labeled with gluten-free and vegetarian options. The hot pot is family sharing style. I honestly also enjoyed the "regular" menu like the chicken wings and cumin beef! Very good! read more

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I love hot pot, and in the cold Boston weather, nothing sounded better! We arrived with a group of 5 and were seated fairly quickly. The restaurant was very busy, as it was around dinner time. Our group ordered 1 split pot, with tonkatsu and spicy broth. We ordered a few veggies, meats, noodles, and rice as well. The spicy broth came out looking kind of empty, which made it a bit too spicy for some folks in the group. I do love spicy food, but the spicy side definitely needed more broth, as it was too concentrated. The meat and veggie selections were good, but I've had much better hot pot before. I also did enjoy the selection of hot sauces and toppings they gave, although I prefer to have a sauce bar when it comes to hot pot. One thing I did notice is that they do not only serve hot pot, they also have a variety of other dishes (like noodles, sushi, etc.). I generally prefer to go to places that serve hot pot only, as the flavors tend to be much better due to their specialization. Overall, I would say it's nothing special, pretty much your run of the mill hot pot option. read more

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One of the BEST restaurants in Boston- food is outstanding and the staff is amazing (super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu). I have been a few times and look forward to each meal. Definitely recommend reservations as this spot is always busy! Near the theater district and parking- so make an evening of it! read more

The appetizer stole the show! Food was delicious and establishment is clean and service is great. Will be back when in town. read more

The best restaurant we went to on our trip to Boston, The Q is a must if you are visiting and in the mood for some Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Hot Pot deliciousness. The place was packed and we came here for dinner and the reviews are stellar for a reason. The staff is very friendly, great service, very accommodating, manager also very nice, talkative, and people were just in a good mood. The food was delicious, I had the spiciest Beef Chili and the portion was huge. We also had some bang bang tots (just ok, you can skip these) and 2 sushi rolls which were so good. 5 stars. Wonderful restaurant. Bravo read more

Travelled to Boston and was craving hot pot so paid Raosu Hotpot & Sushi a visit. My hubby and I ordered the spicy & herbal broth hot pot with tons of veggies and meat. The spicy hot pot soup was ma la numbing and flavorful. Herbal broth helped balance out the spicy soup when we wanted something less fatty and less spicy - lots of umami flavor! We actually ordered a bit too much because we both felt quite bloated after dinner hahaha. Next time I visit, I will start off with less and add as needed. Our server was super chill and friendly. We asked him for sauces, cilantro, green onions and refills on these multiple times and he was positive and cheerful the entire time. The restaurant is quite large. It was packed when we arrived on a Saturday night. Luckily, we were able to make a same-day reservation and was seated right away when we arrived! One thing to note is that they had us split the table with another party. read more

Q Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

When I spent time in Boston for a congress, I went there to catch up with Bostonian friends. It seemed to be very popular but we still managed to get a table reservation. The concept seems to be a bit of a cultural fusion - and overall and not at last due to the rather extensive menu list, one might need a prep course or even a doctorate to successfully maneuver through the options and really choose the best ones. Like that, it was in the end a bit of a guessing game. But nonetheless, what we got was quite okay, but not stellar. The soup in which the various items were cooked at the table could have been a bit more sophisticated. read more

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Service was outstanding. Our bartender/server was friendly and knowledgeable and she deserves a big fat raise! Great atmosphere. We sat at the bar as we had no reservations. That was the best decision we made that day! read more

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1st time this weekend before theater night downtown. Delicious food, plenty of options for table to share. Staff was helpful to explain the menu and offer suggestions. Tasty cocktails and regular beverages covered our wish list. We're going to plan more visits here. read more

Great food and service! Went on a weekday so the crowd was light. Was able to converse with my friends without having to talk loudly. read more

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The female owner/ manager is sexist. She would only greet to male guests in our party and totally ignored the ladies when we walked into/ out of the restaurant. BOTH TIMES! Take your money somewhere else where you're properly respected!! read more

We went for lunch before our movie at the AMC and really loved it. This was quite simply the best Chinese food I've ever had! The spicy wontons were incredible! Service was so competent and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

This was a rave-worthy experience. The food was superb. We had three very different dishes and all were perfectly fresh, beautifully presented, and unusually tasty. The service was equally impressive; we happened to speak with four staff members and all were warm, thoughtful, and very professional. The restaurant is charmingly modern and pristine clean. They are less than a block from a T stop and there's plenty of garage parking nearby as well. If I lived nearby, this would be my new go-to place. As it is, I will create reasons to come here again, as soon as possible! read more

Fantastic first time experience at The Q. We made reservations on Opentable and arrived a few minutes early. The place was hopping but we were able to be seated within 10 minutes. We had a party of 5 and got a nice corner booth at the front of the restaurant. The service was excellent with food coming to the table within minutes and our water glasses topped off every few minutes. The food was outstanding. We had kimchi, a paradise sushi roll and beef tongue for appetizers. For entrees we had more sushi, beef noodle soup, general guas chicken, kung pao chicken, and a mala soup. Hands down the best dining experience we had in Boston. read more

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q was very crowded when we walked in. there were lines of people waiting for tables but we were able to be seated at the sushi bar fairly quickly. our service was quite slow but i guess that's to be expected during such a busy time the food was not satisfactory. the "lamb fried rice" was simply hot pot lamb slices placed on top of regular fried rice, and the rice itself was not cooked properly. the seasoning was not mixed in well and it tasted very bland. the whole dish was almost cold as well, which made the whole meal even worse. same goes with the dumplings. we did not enjoy the meal at all we were quite disappointed with our visit. maybe we'll try the hotpot next read more

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Dining method: Dine-in (bar seating) Item(s) ordered: Aurora Sunset cocktail, veggie sushi roll, tuna avocado and cucumber roll, vegetable Chow Fun (GF) Speed: Very fast, food came in under 10 minutes Value: The main dishes and hot pot are somewhat expensive while the sushi is reasonably-priced (6 pieces per roll)! Drinks are also reasonable for the area, with many at $11. The review: The vibes are right at The Q! It's a fun spot for a drink at the bar or a hot pot dinner. The ambiance is a bit dark and moody in the front, and light in the back/main room, so you can choose. The staff are very friendly, and the prime location downtown/on the edge of Chinatown make it very accessible. The sushi was delicious and well-priced. The Chow Fun was very basic, consisting of stir-fried noodles and veggies. My only comment would be that the food was not spicy. I'm not sure if I just looked like I didn't want spicy, or it had to be requested. Make sure to request spice level! Gluten accommodations: I'm recently gluten-free and had to request gluten-free items. The restaurant was prepared to accommodate, and even the waiter/bartender was extremely knowledgeable, down to the fact that the fish sauce had gluten. Yes, they make items gluten-free but they completely forego any sauce (minus one star). It doesn't make sense to me because they do have GF soy sauce and could add some garlic and chili. Take note, Q! read more

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They had a lot of unique flavor choices and most ingredients were a la carte which made it more pricey than many other hot pot places. The restaurant is super clean. The staff were super attentive and they had a small issue with an unhoused person who came in but they handled it pretty quickly and without too much fuss. I'd suggest trying this place out for the flavors alone. Bonus they had an alcohol bar and a sushi bar. read more

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Q Restaurant is a hot pot restaurant in Chinatown that also has so many classic chinese dishes and sushi too. Unlike an all-you-can-eat hot pot, you order a la carte here (which can get really expensive...). It's definitely fancier than your average hot pot place and I saw lots of families here. We came for hot pot so we ordered half of the classic mala broth and the chicken broth and the mala broth was definitely better. The chicken broth was okay but not super flavorful. Everything I had from the chicken broth I also dipped in the mala lol. We also got beef and lamb combo which came with a bunch of veggies and we chose noodles with that. We added mushrooms, rice cakes, and potatoes too! The sauce is cool. It comes with one base and then a row of different stuff to put in it, so you can customize it Overall the quality of the meats and the veggies is good but honestly the price is not worth it to me. The bill was around $80 and we weren't even that full... If you're getting hot pot, I highly recommend just going to an ayce spot to get your moneys worth!! read more

If you come to Q, ask for Johnny!! He will make your experience a literal 10/10. We had 2 birthdays on our table and Johnny made sure the birthday boys were super taken care of. Our hot pot was DELICIOUS. We had the schezwuan chili and Tom yum. Insanely good broths and then we ordered 2 different noodles and the rices. For the meats, we ordered a beef platter and chicken slices. Everything was phenomenal! I can't wait to be back. read more

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I've been here twice in a month and a half with a friend who is a regular. To be honest, I've probably walked by this place 100 times and never took notice. I'm so glad I'm on the "inside" now! The first time I went, I came with 2 friends and we had JUST eaten dinner. That didn't stop us from getting a few dishes including the amazing fried chicken (so hot and crispy). My focus was on the Japanese whisky. We started with a flight and then each got a straight pour of our favorites. They have a great selection! The second time I went (last week), we didn't have a reservation and the place was packed as diners tried to fit in a good meal before seeing Hamilton at the Opera House. Luckily, they were able to fit the 3 of us in at a hot pot table. Good thing, because that is exactly what we wanted. My friend did the ordering and we literally had to set up another tray near our table because we ordered so much - 2 kinds of steak, fish, shrimp, mussels and various types of veggies. Yum! We had 2 broths - one spicy and one "regular". Everything was fresh and delicious. They even topped up our broth at one point. The service has been amazing both times - attentive and friendly. I love that you can park in the garage there and they'll validate for 4 hours. It's super convenient when you think about trying to park in the theater district. I would come back on my own, but I think my friend would kill me! I guess we'll come back together! read more

Q Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We found it!! The restaurants should always go yo before a ballet at the Boston opera house!! The experience was amazing. Let me start by telling you how incoherent our group was- one person was gluten free, another vegetarian, another one is a carnivore/ hates soup but loves super spicy food, another was a baby that needed attention and screamed randomly, and the last person- who was the birthday girl we were celebrating - eats everything but arrived last 15 minutes. Somehow it all worked out! The restaurant accommodated all of our needs and the waiter was quite amazing!! We wanted hot pot so trying to share a dish with different people who have different tastes was no problem at this restaurant. We ordered half spicy and have mushroom broths. Let me start by saying the menu was easy to navigate- meats, veggies, mushrooms etc... and er easily going gf and vegetarian dishes. The spicy broth (4 chili peppers) came with a warning by our waiter but my husband absolutely loved it and made him start liking hog pot- it was flavorful and had depth. Anything you cooked in came out delicious! It had to complement the soup with the non spicy broth to be able to eat it. So be warned! The mushroom soup had different exotic mushrooms in and was perfect for my 13 year old vegetarian niece! It had umami flavor she a satisfying saltiness. Highly recommend restaurant!! Go there! You'll love it! read more

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Came here during Easter and it's still one of my favorite places to eat. Such friendly service, clean, modern and airy. They have delicious dipping broth! My favorite is the Satay. I got the $45 special with different cuts of superior beef. We ordered two orders because it was so good. I also ordered cuttlefish balls and I enjoyed my watermelon smoothie if you like hot pot this is a must. I highly recommend reservations. read more

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While the food was good, I feel ripped off because my server knew I was dining alone, he specifically asked me if I was alone. I asked him how to order. Since 1/2 orders were an option, I assumed he would give me 1/2 order options. I never chose full orders, just the item It was my first time here and did not know how it worked. I didn't realize what happened until the food came out. Full size orders for everything which is an obnoxious amount of food for one person to eat. My receipt even reflects 2 people. This posed a problem when I filed an expense report, I was on a business trip. Beware of how you order. I will never come back. read more

Q Restaurant - I dined alone, but you can see the receipt reflects 2 people. - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best hotpot broth located here! Get the black bone chicken and crazy mala for your meat! You can park at garage next door and they validate it for discounted parking Love how you can order hotpot to go also! read more

wonderful... make a reservation. when we are in boston for a show this is our go to!!! love the DanDan noodles!!! We did not use the hot pots. Highly recommend. read more

Literally incredible. Highly recommend the sweet buns and crab Rangoon along with the chowmein.

This asian owned hot pot restaurant serves Mongolian hot pot, sushi, and chinese dishes with high quality ingredigents in a sleek lounge dining area with attentive service I love their original tomato broth and herbal broths the most and enjoy their high quality short ribAlthough the cost per person is pricey, the hot pot was delicious! read more

Amazing place! The sushi was so fresh and tasted amazing! Great bar staff who were super attentive and made some great suggestions. Soto Saki was amazing! Perfect lunch! read more

Q Restaurant - Soto Saki - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very good experience , good food I hade the rib eye hot pot everything was fresh with just the right spices I would recommend

10/10 customer service the server Jessica was so great and welcoming!! She went above and beyond explaining the menu as it was my first time at a hot pot establishment. Will definitely be returning and bringing my friends. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and they had something for my twelfth birthday. Wish I could give 10 stars!

Came again when a friend from LA was visiting. They loved the flavor and quality of meat. Definitely a hot pot place to take your guests! read more

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Mediocre at best. Nothing to write home about. The staff is good and the menu is decent but honestly the food is bland and mediocre and I feel like the whole thing is just a way to get more drink orders. I want to be kind here because I would go back and have but the food is very middle of the road considering it is in Chinatown . Sorry to say. Update: I had the Sichuan string bean and it had something so disgusting in it that it almost made me ill. Not spicy but some sort of strange taste similar to a bitter orange, plus spice and it was almost like A chemical taste. I've eaten authentic Chinese food for decades and never experienced anything like this in my life. So I guess I'm not a fan read more

The sushi roll was very fresh. The food came out quickly and the pacing was just right.