Fantastic! This is a very unassuming restaurant near Boston south station. The noodles are soooooo…read moredelicious. Chewy and smooth, just like the sign on the wall said. We got two appetizers and three mains. The soup dumplings were very tasty. The other appetizer, lamb pancake was ok, just not our style. The Lanzhou beef noodle soup was a great mix of beef, bok choy (we added), hot chili oil, and homemade noodles. We also got a shrimp stir fry with noodles. The noodles absorbed the flavor of the sauce. Overall, we loved it!

One of my favorite places in Boston to go. I have been many times. The food is great. Their Lanzhou…read morenoodles is their calling card and definitely worth trying. I would say try the braised beef noodle soup. The broth is a little different from the main dish but it is quite good. Everything else does its job and tastes like it was made with effort and care. However the quality can fluctuate depending on the day. It doesn't hurt the wallet compared to other Boston based restaurants and cannot complain about the service. 8.7/10 food was great - still nothing truly spectacular or creative but worth a try.

Delicious!!! get the soup dumplings and sweet and sour chicken! Sat at the bar. Quick service.read more

My friend found this place from a viral item they are serving--scallion pancake crab rangoon. They…read morewere not on the menu so we were worried we were at the wrong place but they assured they had it. They were super good--gooey and cheesey and still like a crab rangoon. I would come back for these. Someone next to us also ordered them. Now I did still want to try their traditional dishes so we split Xaio Long Baos which were really good soup dumplings. They were fresh and tasty. I also got a general gau chicken which I know is more Americanized Chinese food but got it since it was offered as a plate with rice. It was tasty, a little spicy and a large portion--I had leftovers. I would like to come back to try more of their authentic dishes as the food was of high quality and it was busy inside so that's a good sign! What we ordered: Scallion Pancake & Crab Rangoon T15 Xiao Long Bao Z16 general Gaus Chicken

Came to Seaport District of Boston for a conference and found this gem of a restaurant tucked in…read morethe center of an upscale plaza, as I was craving some hot soup to stave off the cold misty weather of Boston. Upon arriving, I waited outside for about thirty or so minutes, as the restaurant only holds maybe 10-15 people at a time due to their limited tables and bar. You get to look at the menu while you are in line, and order once you get to the front of the line so that when you are seated your food is soon to come. I got the hot spicy nikutama udon, and I thought that it was great! Noodles had good chew and the meat was delicious. As I was a single diner, I was seated at the bar and got to get a front row view of the kitchen making the food.

Best udon I've ever had. I didn't do any prior research for this spot and I ended up absolutely…read morepleased with the food quality and ambience. I got the Hot Niku Udon! The broth was so rich and balanced that I could taste every ingredient listed. The noodles weren't too soft like most places, they were perfect! My boyfriend and I loved the open-kitchen concept that made the food feel so much more authentic. I craved this meal the second we stepped out of the restaurant! I'd recommend this to everyone!

I was really impressed with my experience here. I stopped by on a weekday evening where there was…read morebasically no wait at all. We started with a salmon yamakake ($13) which had a very fresh, delicate flavor. The grated yam adds a super gooey texture which might not be for everyone. Both of us went for hot udon dishes and tried the beef sukiyaki ($20) and roast duck ($25). I loved how the broth in each dish was unique, super savory, yet light at the same time. I was initially a little bit annoyed at the price point for these dishes, but after seeing just how much protein each udon came with, I felt that the price was very fair. The udon was bouncy, chewy, and a decent portion size. I ended up having to take some leftovers home. Of the noodle soups I've had in Boston over the past year, I think the broth at Somenya has been my favorite! I can't wait to come here again to warm up with their broth on a cold winter day.

I've been here a couple times. The soba noodles were refreshing and the broth has been umami. Had…read morethe tofu here as well. The service was pretty typical, so the wait staff were friendly and attentive. Ambiance and decor was pretty cool too. The pricing is pretty typical of Chinatown Boston restaurants. 8/10: food gets the job done. Effort was shown to the dishes but nothing was extremely mind blowing. Definitely worth a try.

Came to Boston for a work trip and really wanted to eat something light and healthier. I loved it…read moreso much I came back twice! I came during lunchtime on a Monday. It was adequately busy but still had seats open. The lunch menu is very affordable! If you can, I'd highly recommend going for lunch instead of dinner. Service was really quick! Received my meal in like 5-7 mins after ordering. Fish was super fresh and I really liked the different textures in the Hoseki Don. I also added in negitoro. They gave me a big clump of it! The second time I went back, I ordered take out so I could eat it at the airport for dinner. I ordered the Sake Maguro Hamachi don, added ikura and negitoro. Again, so impressed with the quality of the fish and the size of it. They didn't skimp out and really enjoyed the thickness of the sashimi despite it only being 3 pieces. It was a very satiating bowl. Cant wait to come back next time again!

absolutely adore tora! one of the few places i'd always recommend in boston! fish quality is pretty…read moregood and they have a good variety on the menu! i'd recommend the aburi waygu don but also something more interesting is the kani-yaki tama don however that's a bit more if u like imitation crab! resturant inside is pretty casual and service once seated is usually good and quick however resturant itself is very small so wait times on weekends are ALWAYS long but again it's a given for how popular the resturant is! (p.s. i've been here soooo many times times so i'd also say quality has always been consistent)

I'm slightly obsessed…read more Randomly ran into this place in a desperate late night hunt for noodles and since then have been there five times. Every time I'm like "where should I go in downtown" I just get stuck on this place like it's worn a groove in my brain. Like one of RFK's brain worms. It's a little confusing to order but basically you pick a soup, pick a spicy level (burn your face or burn your colon) and then add an absurd amount of toppings. Then they deliver a bowl the size of your head (or my head, I have a big head) and you kind of reconsider your life decisions. I like this over the other hot pot tech because my two greatest weaknesses are cooking and choosing. At least this takes out one of those. High marks to the sour cabbage broth - the slight vinegary tang is actually magic. Brain worm inducing magic. But don't go here. Because it's small and I want to make sure I have a seat.

- perfect burn your face off spicy (super spicy option) -…read moreportions are MASSIVE - soooo happy they have fish balls with roe inside bc those are literally the best toppings for hot pot teehee

Wonderful food, atmosphere and experience. Kayla was my server and was wonderful with…read morerecommendations and service. I highly recommend!

By far the best food you'll get in Seaport by a mile. Everything I've had in Seaport has been…read moregrossly overpriced and mediocre in taste, par for the course for the neighborhood, and Mai, located right outside the Alamo, was a very pleasant, unexpected exception. We popped in here for a post-movie snack. Even though we came at a pretty inconvenient time for the staff (right before last call and half an hour before closing for lunch), our waitress was super sweet and checked in on us when we were done to see what our favorite roll was. The food came out very quickly, maybe because of the off-hour. We got the seaweed salad (not bad, very cucumber heavy); and an assortment of handrolls (toro, spicy blue crab, spicy scallop, and California lobster roll). Everything about each roll was sublime, from the delicate crispy nori, the slightly above room temperature rice, and the generous cuts of seafood laid on top. My favorite was the toro with caviar. You almost don't need to dip any of these in the accompanying soy sauce, though they do provide that, along with ginger and wasabi. Extensive drink menu too. Loved the offer of a complimentary Lactaid to go with the matchatini that includes cheese foam - this place knows some of their customers suffer from dairy! Dinner has a few more options, though lunch offers slightly discounted sets of three handrolls. There's a description on the back of the menu for how to eat these. I'd love to try their sister restaurant, Matsunori. Parking is tough for this area: if you can swing dinner and a movie, that might be the best deal, as Alamo offers validated parking for I believe up to four hours.

Went here with a large group for a quick convention lunch. Our group had a diverse set of tastes,…read moreso a place like this with a wide variety of noodle dishes and soups was perfect. Everyone was able to order something that they really enjoyed for a reasonable price. The atmosphere was perfect and the staff handled our large party with ease.

Stopped in here with a group of 6 for a lunch during a nearby convention…read more I really liked the concept of the place. All of the Asian noodle options in one place with great theming and service. I got the Pho chicken with greens (note: the greens are just bok choy), and it was as good as any other bowl I've had. Everyone with me was satisfied with their dish, and we got a variety of ramen, pho and even other dishes. If I was local to Boston I'd return. Great meal!

Ordered a Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger and Rueben. Both sandwiches were very good. Hot and fresh. Sweet…read moretea was tasty as well. Friendly and quick service. Would most definitely eat here again.

Stopped into Stubbys in seaport after grabbing seafood from Wulfs in Boston Provisions Market and…read moreneeded something quick, ended up being a solid find. Went simple with the chicken finger & fries. Want your typical junky finger, had good meat no fat or hard stuff in it. They were nice and hot, crispy and had good flavor. Deff get the bbq and honey mustard for dipping. Service was fast and friendly, greeted everyone when they walked in (not typical for Boston lol). Inside was on the smaller side with several tables and high top seating but very clean. Menu had a solid range of options for a smaller place.. Subs, sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads. One of those spots where you could come back a few times and try something different each visit. Only regret.. i missed the special sign that mentioned they had a breakfast burger available that sounded delicious, would've ordered that immediately instead. Overall, Stubbys is a great spot to stop in for a quick bite to eat if you are on the move with solid options to choose from.

Pressed is a popular option for lunch and Seaport and it's easy to see why. The food is always…read morephenomenal; I have yet to have a meal that missed the mark. Ingredients are super fresh and tasty. I LOVE the pressed juices, they are a bit up there in price but the bottles are reusuables and a good size. You can also have juices pressed to order which come out tasting so so good. The menu is expanssivee. So far, I am a huge fan of the pita, hummus, labneh, anything with meat (smash burgers and brisket breakfast sando), and they have pretty decent mac. I'm excited to continue eating my way through their options. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The restaurant is bright and bubbling. The servers are very kind and always helpful with menu questions. It can get quite busy but service moves quick. I have ordered ahead and ordered in person and never had an issue. If you are in a rush around lunch definitely do yourself a favor and order ahead. If you have time, the wait is never usually more than 10-15 mins and goes by quick. Also sign up for seaport insider to rack up some points ;)

While when arrived it was raining, the inside restaurant seating was full but parties transitioned…read moreout rather quickly. The service staff was attentive, professional and friendly. While we ate the rain stopped and more visitors transitioned outside as things quickly became dry. Our food was very delicious and was beyond our expectations. My wife really loved her Citrus Chicken Sandwich and said it was one of the best chicken sandwiches she has ever had. The fries were crispy and delicious.