Boston Soup Dumplings 烹小鲜

Tried this restaurant based on the positive reviews and didn't have high expectations, but found the soup dumplings and noodles surprising good and quite authentic. The soup dumplings had a good amount of liquid inside and the pork was tasty, not dry. The rainbow dumplings all tasted pretty much the same, we couldn't distinguish the different flavors but they tasted very good. The beef noodles had a great flavor and a decent amount of protein and veg. The chili chicken was a bit disappointing however. It was quite dry and wasn't very spicy at all. The chili wontons were very good but again not spicy enough. We enjoyed the jelly dessert, just the right amount of sweetness for after dinner. The one waiter that was working around 6pm on a Monday night was very efficient. There was some confusion about leaving out peanuts in our dishes but he corrected the problem with the kitchen without hesitation. The restaurant is bright and airy, very clean. Overall, we had a very good dining experience here and will definitely be coming back.

I really like this spot! It’s clean with fast service and delicious food. Of course you have to get the soup dumplings. The Chongqing noodles are also a must- so tasty and spicy! They have new animal shaped baos that are so good and have yummy fillings too.

Delicious food served hot and fresh. We tried the chicken soup dumplings, the meat minced noodles, the cucumber salad, the bobo chicken in chili sauce, and the animal dessert buns. Everything was delicious. Would come back.

We wanted soup dumplings, and found this local spot. It did not disappoint! The rainbow dumplings were fantastic and something I had never seen before. The service was quick and the owner/waiter took care of us the entire time.

I came to eat dumplings with friends from Sichuan, Guangxi, Hunan, Kazakhstan🇰🇿, and Turkey🇹🇷. It was so spicy! As a Cantonese, I was ready to die for my friends. Bobo Chicken in Green Pepper Oil藤味缽缽雞: The best dish of the meal. The broth was very refreshing, mainly savory, umami, and fragrant, with only a slight numbing spiciness. It was also served cool, making it very appetizing. The chicken was thick and tender, and the other vegetables were fresh and flavorful. Mouthwatering Chicken in Chili Sauce口水雞: The only dish I ordered, and it’s my favorite among Sichuan dishes. Very satisfying. The chicken was tender, and the chili oil was fragrant but not spicy. Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings with Crab Meat蟹粉小籠包, Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings豬肉小籠包: Like Fuchunju富春居, the soup dumplings had a slightly dry and hard skin, not as good as Zoe’s風味亭. However, the soup was rich, the filling was tender, and the seasoning was umami, so it was still very good. It even came with ginger slices, which was a thoughtful touch! Pork Dumplings in Chengdu Zhong Sauce鍾水餃: I'd forgotten the Zhong Dumplings I had in Chengdu ten years ago, but I really liked these. The rich, sweet aroma of brown sugar was incredibly appealing. Shanghai Vegetable and Pork Wonton Soup上海菜肉大餛飩: The broth was light and flavorful, the meat filling firm and plump, with a satisfyingly coarse texture and a rich meaty aroma. A pleasant surprise. Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles四川擔擔麵: The first bite was good, the sesame sauce was very fragrant. But it got spicier and spicier, and eventually I couldn't stand it anymore… Chinese Wood Ear Mushroom Salad涼拌木耳: Bland and tasteless. Steamed Crystal Shrimp Dumplings水晶蝦餃: My friend ordered these. Extremely poor quality frozen products, the skin was mushy and the filling was soft—complete garbage.