I’m visiting and this was my first time tasting bland food in Boston. I got the tropical chicken. It’s on the stir fried section of the menu, but it tastes as if it’s been sitting in a pot all day. I should have known when the person who took my order said the food would take 10 minutes, but it only took 2. The pineapples were almost flavorless and the chicken and cashews were way too soft to have been stir fried. Would not come here again.

Best Chinese and Thai restaurant around Watertown.

Ownership change is always a mixed bag. I could do with the change in service, ambiance and just about everything else. What I can't accept ever is the change of food flavors and quality that was the initial reason I became a frequent regular. I found out about the transition and kept up my visits and support hoping the dishes I frequented would remain the same. It didn't. It really changed quite a bit. No, I don't blame them for applying their spin on the dishes. But don't expect me to forgive a lot of culinary mistakes that your predecessor perfected. I actually updated this review because I can't keep a 5 star review on a place that I once frequented often that I now decided I'd never return to after the repeated mishaps again, and again, and again. I wish your family the best and hope for the best. But objectively, you can't just buy a place that had culinary excellence and succeed without being of the same caliber - or at least show that you're trying to be there. Cheers. —————-(Previous Review)———- As the hunt for the familiar continues, my list in Boston continues to slowly grow with fine additions that port me back to specific aspects of childhood. Some very directly, some of a windy nature, but all in all, they all lead back home one way or the other. Here at Home Taste, I found that to be of the latter. It isn't exactly the same as my childhood but the flavors lead in all the right directions. There is a slightly different preparation (as expected of regional differences) but it sure packs the flavors that you'd hope for when the name literally means "flavors of home" (obviously for those of some form of Chinese descent). From the first time to many visits after the move here, it has become a truly comforting spot whenever I am hungry. The menu is extensive (as expected) so I'm only starting to grasp the varied flavors they have to offer. Yet, so far, it has already become quite safe to say that their food is legit and their prices are really cheap for what they offer (especially in this area and considering the current inflation that continues to drive everything up so much). They seem best known for their hand pulled noodles that either are the standard wide/flat or thin/round that come with varied finishing preparations. What really stunned me was the noodles seared in hot chili oil. The amount of flavor, the chewiness of the noodles, the fragrance of raw minced garlic and acidic notes ported me back several decades back into an earlier childhood. It was so good that I had to come back again the next day for it. I really don't think I need to elaborate more. As for the service, they are actually remarkably friendly. Something you'd never expect from a Chinese place on average. They operate like a genuine mom-pop shop: gentle in the way they approach and speak, patient when explaining things (noticed this especially with the varied diners here), and never at any point rushing you to finish and get out. It's like you're REALLY welcome here and they just want to feed you and keep you warm. I have become a solid fan of this little casual diner and know that I'll always come back at least a few times a month to experience home flavors from a different angle.

The spicy hot oil hand pulled noodles are my favorite. They are absolutely amazing and I’ve tried them at many different restaurants and these are my favorite. The noodles are chewy and fresh and it’s spicy but not too spicy and so flavorful. Their cumin lamb sandwiches, dumplings, and noodles with soy sauce and pickled cucumber (N18 on the menu) were also amazing

Spicy aromatic duck blood! It is super chewy like rubber. Look at the video for the texture. Never experienced this with true duck blood

Their food is delicious, but, Be aware of their fraud charge! they added unauthorized extra on my total ($58.22 to $61) and hope I don’t notice. they do shady business. Avoid this restaurant, at least save your receipt and check your credit card posting if you have to eat here.

Chicken lo mein is mid, but the scallion pancakes are fresh and crispy, and Rick serves a stiff SB, but I love this place for more than its good and reasonably priced fare. There’s a certain curb appeal that comes from having no windows that more modern establishments are still struggling to grasp. Rick is the most gracious host/server/bartender, and I welcome any additional business in his direction even if it’s just to hear his genuine, “You’re welcome,” each and every time you politely thank him for something. It’s fun to go for some drinks with a few friends when it’s dead, and fun to go to celebrate your birthday when it’s popping. Give it a whirl!

From the moment you step inside, you're reminded of the old school American Chinese restaurant, where it's very casual, place for locals to gather and hang out, eat and drink Mai tais. There aren't many of these spots around, so very happy there is one locally and it hits the spot. The owner is very friendly and everyone there seems to know her and she knew their names. This is a no frill place, hole in the wall, no windows. We got an appetizer combo, chicken wings, beef Chow mein (not to be confused with lo mein or stir fried noodles) and sweet and Sour pork (this is not the typical current Chinese restaurant sweet and Sour pork in bright red sauce. This is chicken fingers battered pork with sauce drizzled over). Everything tasted good and brought back childhood memories.

I love this place, the food is very good I especially love the sweet and sour chicken and the teriyaki chicken. The parking is tight though, so be prepared to maybe walk a bit. The owners of the restaurant are incredibly nice and great to talk to. I always have a smile on my face here. I highly recommend if you want some great asain food! We will be back again that's for sure.

If you're looking for a solid, reliable Chinese takeout/delivery spot, you have to give Number 1 taste a try! You will not be disappointed and you'll wish you had found it sooner! Number 1 Taste is a local American-style Chinese food takeout/delivery spot. I stumbled across the place one evening looking for delivery on UberEats. Given the mediocre reviews for spots in Waltham, I was thrilled to see I was able to get Number 1 Taste delivered all the way from Watertown. I wish I had found them sooner! The portions here are extremely generous. The food is always delivered piping hot, fresh, and packaged perfectly. Our orders are always spot-on, five stars. Consistency is also on-point from order to order. The quality of the food is also a major step above most spots in the area and downtown Boston. The proteins are always tender and fresh, no chewy mystery meat or old-tasting beef! The vegetables also appear to be fresh, not frozen like most spots use. You'll find the flavors of the food is comforting, familiar, and satisfying without feeling thirsty afterwards. That is the major difference I noticed after the first order. It isn't loaded full of salt or overloaded with MSG. The best bang for the buck here is the combination plates. For around $12.95 you get an entree, an appetizer of your choice, and pork fried rice or white rice. When they say an appetizer of your choice, they mean three-four crab rangoons! It is an unbeatable value! The pork fried rice is just right, not too oily or greasy. Massive chunks of tender BBQ pork. It is probably the best fried rice I've had anywhere in Boston. Hands down. I have tried several of the combination plates and I am never disappointed. Notable favorites are the Chicken Egg Foo Young and Beef and Vegetable. If you are like me, you always get an appetizer to go with the meal. The shining star is the Peking Ravioli. I always order them pan-fried. The Peking Ravioli appear to be hand-made. They are a solid size, plump and filled with pork and vegetable. The dipping sauce served on the side is the perfect accompaniment! They are very generous in terms of portion size. I usually eat four with my meal and warm up the other four for lunch the next day! If you're looking for a lighter start to your meal, I strongly suggest the House Special Soup. The portion size is generous, plenty for two people to split! If you love noodles like me, you'll love the Lo Mein! I've ordered the Chicken Lo Mein and it was filled with carrots, onions, and snow peas. The Chicken is melt-in-your mouth tender. The noodles are made in the wok just right, not too soft/mushy/overcooked. Not too oily or greasy, like many places! Our favorite entrees to split are the Happy Family, Beef and Vegetable, Shrimp with Vegetables, Shrimp Egg Foo Young, and the Orange Chicken. The Happy Family is our favorite. Loaded with beef, chicken, and shrimp. And I am talking full size shrimp, not tiny salad shrimp other spots use. The Beef and Chicken are so tender they melt in your mouth. The dish was absolutely overflowing with tons of fresh vegetables. The sauce/gravy was just right, flavorful without being overly salty. Consistency of the sauce is spot on, not too runny or thick. The quality of ingredients is most obvious ordering this house speciality. This is our go-to spot in Boston and the surrounding area. The quality of ingredients truly shines in every dish we have ordered and enjoyed. The portions are extremely generous and we love ordering sometimes twice a week due to the value. The portions and prices are just right! Our orders are always delivered piping hot and packaged right. Example: They package the hot gravy/sauce for the egg foo young separately so it doesn't leak everywhere. Common sense many places don't pay attention too. Keep up the amazing ingredients, food, prices, and service! You have a lifelong customer with me! My only suggestions for improvement would be to offer almond cookies as a dessert option. I'd also LOVE to see a combination or "house" Egg Foo Young!

Love Dimsum, Love Joyful garden, they do it right from the taste of the cart service, Waiters and all. Highly recommend if you like Asian cuisine. Easy to park at Best buy and Target lot. Weekends will be a line to be seated, they don't take reservations, but definitely worth the wait.

A traditional dim sum hall where freshly steamed and fried dishes are served directly from carts to your table! The vibe is super lively and interactive, though you’ll need to be firm when declining certain dishes. Everything is of great quality, and it’s best to come with a large group to sample a wide variety of dim sum items.

Best takeout Chinese spot in town. Quick and high quality for a typical Chinese-American restaurant. I loved my order. Will try some of the less common items on the large menu in future.

Great food best Chinese food in the north country hands down I haven't been disappointed here yet and we order atleast once a week super fast delivery or dine in only takes 10 min tops and the flavors on everything is great recommend to anyone who loves this kind of food only thing I could complain about is the price little pricey buy all in all is a+

Always good food. Nice outside patio during nice weather. Great service. Had caprese sandwich with chicken & dessert was peaches with waffle candied walnuts caramel sauce, both delicious. Will return again & again

We ate here for a company lunch on travel (not from the area). Very nice atmosphere and service. I had the beet salad with salmon, very good! The rest of the group had various sandwiches and salads that all looked amazing too!

A really nice Italian restaurant with friendly staff, a cozy atmosphere, and delicious food. Recommended if you’re in the mood for some good Italian! Jillian was our server and was a total rock star.

The food we ordered was good. The kids' pasta and meatball larger severing than expected. The garlic bread was delicious. Pasta vodka grill chicken was good as well. The place is small, so making a reservation would be a good idea. Decent amount of parking, but small parking lot. I found the ice cream at $5 to be a bit expensive. Overall, the service was good. I'll would go back to try something different.

My family and I visited Thai Bowl for dinner while we were in the area. We’ve often heard rave reviews, and since we love Thai food, we were happy to finally satisfy our curiosity. Looking over the menu, I was surprised to see that it was smaller than a lot of other Thai restaurants we’ve been to, and they were missing a couple apps/entrees that I would have expected them to have. Nothing was necessarily bad, but we felt that it was average compared to our usual Thai spots. The chicken in our dishes was dry, and the portions were on the smaller side. Attentive staff and the food did all come out quickly. The dining room was clean and nicely decorated. I really wanted to like it more here, but we don’t see ourselves coming back.

Love the food !!! Can’t complain about the prices !! They do not sale alcohol but you can bring your own bottle of wine if you like! Recommend!!!

I have been going to Happy Sushi for well over a year. The food is excellent, and fresh, and the integrity of Mr. & Mrs. Lee is second to none! I have compared their sushi to some of the offerings from many high scale restaurants, and have found it to be better. I highly recommend Happy Sushi for you daily dining, or special event. You will not be disappointed.

The best ever sushi, the sushi is always fresh, their sushi platters are exceptional and beautifully prepared. Mr & Mrs Lee always prepare the freshest sushi and some of the best I have eaten across the country! Labonnes is fortunate to have such amazing sushi chefs serving their customers!! But I would only except the best from Labonnes, as one of the premier food markets in my area and a food market that always surpasses everyone else in giving back to their community!!

Hibachi dinner. We did make a reservation. The hibachi chef was excellent. Very fun and interactive. Also got some sushi rolls and a variety of cocktails. Very good food. We had a great evening.

Unusually, we always visit this Hibachi place but I had never posted a review until I could see everything and try everything. On this occasion, I loved the punctuality and the way they scheduled our appointment. It all started with a salad starter and a mushroom soup, which was delicious and also very fresh. The salad was on point, and the soup is exquisite. After the entrance we decided to try some drinks which we opted for red and white sangrias and one of the group ordered a jalapeno martini. Everything was fine except that the sangrias were missing the fruits inside. but everything tasted very good. The children ordered a Japanese soda, which had a ball on the top so they could uncover it or push it up! Something very creative for the children, we really liked it. We ordered a combination of salmon and shrimp. •shrimp and chicken. The food was good, the chef who worked with us was very active and entertaining, we loved everything we did. I recommend them for large groups.