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Boston · checked November 11, 2026
The 4 places in Boston we'd order Chinese food from tonight. Start with Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe (hand-pulled noodles in the Xi'an style), then Jahunger (hand-pulled meefen noodles), then Dumpling Kingdom (pork-and-crab mini juicy buns).
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Get: Hand-pulled noodles in the Xi'an style; the cumin lamb flatbread
Wide hand-pulled noodles are made to be eaten out of a container, and the chili oil keeps them lively.
Good to know: Call 617-482-1888. Cash only, closed Sundays.
Where we found it: Time Out Boston: Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe · DoorDash blog: Best Chinese food in Boston
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Get: Hand-pulled meefen noodles; lamb or egg-and-leek dumplings
Uyghur noodles and dumplings that reheat well. The lamb polo rice is dine-in only, so stick to noodles.
Good to know: Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025.
Where we found it: Boston Magazine: Jahunger is coming to Cambridge (2024-04) · Cambridge Day: Uyghur cuisine at Jahunger (2024-08)
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Get: Pork-and-crab mini juicy buns; pan-fried dumplings
Cheap, reliable and open late. Takeout and delivery run later than dine-in.
Good to know: Phone 617-562-8888. Soup buns lose heat fast, so eat them within 15 minutes.
Where we found it: The Infatuation: Dumpling Kingdom review · Boston Magazine: Where to find the best dumplings in Boston right now
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Get: Roast pork lo mein; Singapore-style noodles
A Chinatown standby that stays open until about 3 a.m. and packs noodles and sizzling dishes well.
Good to know: Reviews are mixed on consistency. Best for noodles.
Where we found it: Time Out Boston: Peach Farm · The Infatuation: Peach Farm review
Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe in Chinatown edge. Get hand-pulled noodles in the Xi'an style; the cumin lamb flatbread. Wide hand-pulled noodles are made to be eaten out of a container, and the chili oil keeps them lively.
Chef Amazing's list for Boston: Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe (Chinatown edge), Jahunger (Cambridgeport, Cambridge), Dumpling Kingdom (Allston), Peach Farm (Chinatown). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
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