Little Tao

This is one of the best and most authentic Szechuan restaurants in Boston. Every single dish I've had here is amazing, and the service is great too even though the restaurant is a bit small. The braised pork trotters is a must try - but it's large so only get it if you have a big group. The lamb bone marrow soup is out of this world.

The Pickle Fish Filet in Broth was the standout dish. The pickled vegetables elevated the dish with their slight tartness. It was also very comforting. The Vegetarian Mapo Tofu was also pretty good. However, the Chendgu Cold Skin Noodle was disappointing as the thick slippery noodles lacked flavor despite being drenched in chili oil and other spices.

Ordered Little Tao after a night of drinking. Was rlly in the mood for some General Tao’s chicken. Saw the great reviews and decided to go with it. Got here quick, packaging was great and clean. Food was piping hot, no need to reheat. General Tsos was good, wish there was more general tsos sauce with the meal but still was good. I also got the chili dumplings, I ordered them mild and wowww these were rlly spicy lol. Great flavor and great meal but very spicy. Interested to be trying more from this menu and to check the restaurant out.

Casual Szechuan noodle bar that offers comforting flavors. Szechuan cuisine has always been popular, but the competition in Allston has really been heating up lately. While MH holds the popularity crown by a wide margin, spots like Little Tao often get overshadowed. I've dropped by Little Tao a few times for lunch, and for a place that proudly advertises zero MSG, the flavors were bold. Little Tao’s signature dishes are undoubtedly their Szechuan noodles, like the Chengdu noodles and Twice Cooked Pork noodles. Each bowl comes bathed in rich chili oil, with savory meat toppings adding that salty/umami punch. Despite the generous pour of chili oil, the spice level is actually pretty manageable. My only gripe? The noodles weren’t fully drained, which thinned out the flavors a bit. From their regular Szechuan menu, I’ve tried the Mapo Tofu, Pickled Fish Fillet, and Braised Beer Duck. The first two were solid—not the best I’ve had around here, but still good. The Braised Beer Duck, though, was a different story; it was more of a chore than a meal. They serve it chopped bone-in, with barely any meat on the pieces, so I was pretty much left with picking around more bones than bites. Overall, ia great spot to swing by for some straightforward, comforting Szechuan noodles. While I haven’t fully explored the rest of their menu, I’d suggest sticking with the noodles.

Sichuan cuisine is super popular but I’ve been reluctant to try it because I cannot really handle spicy. However, I decided to give it a try with my friends and was very surprised that the spiciness wasn’t too bad. Well, I’ve requested very mild. To my surprise, I absolutely loved the food here. Each dish had its own unique bold flavors. Definitely a must visit!