Home Taste

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

I came to home taste in Watertown, MA.. I came in the door at 2:54 pm and was not waited on until 3:00pm.. I wanted the lunch special that was eligible until 3:00pm and she denied me even though she was slow to greet me.. this is the 2nd time this happened .. the food is good but way over priced.. the person that waited on me just ignored me.. she did not seem to care.. terrible service !!!!!!!!!!

Their Chinese burgers are tremendous but today I ordered the pork with bamboo shoots and it turned out to have an insane amount of tofu in it. To the best of my knowledge, traditionally (and also amongst all the US Chinese restaurants I’ve been to), I’ve never found any tofu in this dish. It completely ruined it.

I had lunch at Home Taste today and it was phenomenal. Seating is limited but there were still plenty of seats open. There are only a few people working but everything seemed to move extremely fast. I ordered the Noodles mixed with chopped beef lunch special. It came with two chicken fingers, egg roll, and egg drop soup. Extremely cheap, only $10.98. The noodles are hand pulled in house and they are so tender. The appetizers were really good too, especially the egg drop soup. I absolutely recommend this place. Make sure you get something that comes with the hand pulled noodles. I will definitely order from here again!

This is the vegetarian fried rice! I can count on my fingers the amount of veggies! Just call this - fried rice with trace amount of veggies.

Not the most pristine atmosphere, but typical of authentic Chinese restaurants. Food was good, with some dishes clearly straying from authenticity to cater to non-asian customers. 3.5/5

I hate to leave a bad review for this place, My family has been patrons for over 10yrs. Recently, there is a new waitress and she told us coupons are only valid for "cash paying " customers. That is not stated anywhere on their menu or takeout pamphlet. I asked her again if she is sure on her information? She was adamant about not accepting their own menu coupons and insist that is the rule. We always spend over the $50 minimum limit for the free appetizers, this was the first time we've heard this new rule in over a decade. I hope management sees this review and re-train accordingly!

I FREAKING LOVE THIS PLACE. Affordable and delicious Chinese comfort food, has a large menu so you can choose whatever you're in the mood for. My favorite thing here is the Mala Dry Pot (Mala Xiang Guo). It's a stir fry with numbing spice. It is fragrant and addicting, I kept going back and getting more. The interior is pretty basic with some tables you can put together if you have a lot of people. However I usually get takeout from here!

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.

Hole in the wall Chinese restaurant with friendly service. Accepts card payments with a minimum of $15 I believe. The food itself was okay. The broth for the beef noodle soup lacked depth and the meat quality was not good. The noodles were also over done and did not have the chew that the handmade noodles usually have. I personally enjoyed the potstickers. My partner did not though since the skin was on the thicker side. It really depends on your preference! Cumin lamb burger was good but I've had better

One look at their menu and you know it's gonna be good. They have a lot of authentic dishes that are a bit rarer to see in this area. I've only visited twice so far, so I'll have to update as I try more dishes from their huge menu. Spicy Hot Oil Seared Noodles: The hand-pulled noodles are friggin' delicious. Perfect chew. The oil is also amazingly garlicky and spicy. Pretty comparable to Gene's Chinese Flatbread, but unfortunately these are pricier ($12 vs $9). Mala Xiang Guo: This is the legit stuff. Any place with this on their menu looks a bit more authentic in my eyes. It's honestly a great deal; $28-30 for 3-4 meals worth of food. It's basically hotpot without the soup, packed full of yummy ingredients. Cold Skin Noodles: This is another one of those authentic dishes you usually can't find. Unfortunately, this one was a little disappointing as the noodles were pretty stuck together. Still decent, though! Crab Rangoon: These are pretty standard, but they come free if you order more than $35! Ask about the coupon when you place your order. White Rice: Yes, I know this is a weird thing to review, but their white rice is top notch. It's perfectly cooked and is so aromatic. I need to ask them what brand they use!

I come here often. Very solid Chinese food. Very consistent over the past five years that we've been going there.

Spicy hand pulled noodle with hot oil blew my mind. It could be the best dish I've eaten in the Boston area. Location doesn't look like much, but don't be dismayed, they know what they are doing with their hand pulled noodles. I'm stuffed. Roll me home. +++ Took away one point after seeing how dirty the bathroom door and light switch were. Please dear lord, clean this and earn back your 5 star review. It's so gross. But the food is so good

Fantastic food. The sesame chicken is delicious, and the chili oil hand made noodles are super flavorful and have a very nice texture when eaten there. The noodles are not nearly as good as take out, but still are a solid option. Great service.

Best hand pulled noodles I've had in the Boston area! Came here off of a friends recommendation and was not disappointed

I love Home Taste! It really does feel like a taste of home. My family is from the Henan region so their Henan hand pulled noodle soup really hits the spot. Their "Chinese burgers" are delicious and made me so nostalgic for Chinese street food. Their more American Chinese food dishes like orange chicken, general Taos chicken, etc are decent as well. However, I would suggest mostly ordering their noodles dishes because it's the most worth it. Their lo mein and chili oil noodles with bok choy are so good - again it's the hand pulled noodles that really make their noodles dishes so authentic and tasty.

I'm not sure why my review is being constantly taken down by this place and why yelp is allowing this. The old owners of this place were so great, this was my usual spot until now that it's been with new management who have changed many things and not for the better. I got moldy food and when I told the people who work there they couldn't care less and were very judgmental and rude. I brought the food back exactly as they gave it to me. I also only brought back one item out of my order where I should've brought the whole order back because we didn't end up eating the food as we didn't trust it anymore and I didn't want my kids getting sick. So there went $60 worth of food and dinner. I brought back the moldy $14 noodles and they gave me so much trouble even thought it was very obvious that they were moldy, and they pretended as if they couldn't smell it which was concerning to me. If they couldn't smell that then what are they serving people? For this reason, I called the health department and I did a little looking around and found out that they have been looked into in the last few months many times and people have complained about this establishment so much so that they are on a list. So please, if you do not want to get sick, don't come here.

I've come here more and more lately and Home Taste in Watertown has become my preferred take out chinese food place in the area. Their combo plates are hard to beat. Only $10.50 each, pretty much regardless of which one you get. Shrimp, beef, pork, chicken - all of these combos are the same price. I like this, unlike other places that upcharge based on the type of meat. Home Tastes keeps it simple and makes it easy for customers. I appreciate it. As usual, food is EXCELLENT tasting, staff is friendly and prices are more than reasonable. I'll continue to support this business when possible. Keep up the great work, Home Taste!

Far exceeded my expectations. The food is DELICIOUS. The hand pulled noodles are PERFECT. The flavor is ON POINT. The ambiance though does not exist so if you are looking for a great sit down experience, it is not for you. It is however, great for good food or takeout. The shop itself is a little small and old looking, but they definitely make it taste like home. We intentionally ordered a lot, and they were judging us in Chinese thinking I didn't understand. But it's fine, only reason I took a star off. Crab rangoons were free because we ordered over $30. The lamb cumin burger was cooked really well, well seasoned, and could be a great snack. The dumplings are definitely homemade but just not for me. The NOODLES THOUGH. I'd come back over and over just for that. Fair warning though the hot chili oil one without the soup has tons of garlic if you aren't into that. I liked the soup less one more but both are delicious.

Great option for dine in our take out! The restaurant is small with a few tables and more of a hole-in-the-wall type of place. Service was friendly and nice. The food also came out fresh and pretty quickly. Xinjiang Saute Spicy Chicken (with bones) for two--delicious curry spicy broth in a huge bowl. We paid for extra noodle which was so worth it. The hand pulled noodles are chewy and al dente. It was a bit hard to serve because the noodle was so long so it might be helpful to as for scissors so you aren't splashing each other while trying to serve yourself. Sliced Fish Fillet with Hot Chili Sauce --also came in a huge bowl of broth, fish, and cabbage. This came with a small bowl of rice. The broth was spicy but lighter than the chicken dish. Spicy hot oil seared noodle with bok choy - delicious and a more spicy oil flavor. Really enjoyed it. The extra sauce was great for dipping dumplings in after. Pan fried pork dumplings - super delicious doughy outside with juicy flavorful inside. I loved the light crisp fry on the outside too. The hand pulled noodles and dumplings are so good and we will definitely be back!

Really good food. It's hard to find Szechuan lunch specials but I was able to find my chengdu chicken and it was awesome. Super crispy and spicy, with a good amount of Szechuan peppercorns. Not cheap, but the special came with soup, fried rice, and a spring roll which is very decent. I probably won't be back often because of the $12 price for lunch, but will try to return when I'm craving my Szechuan favorites.

I visited again and pulled noodles are excellent... I should have ordered spicy oil flavor.. a lot of food with soup, 2 appetizers ad part of lunch special reasonable prices. I ordered wings and for chinese restaurant I was expecting soy ginger marinated wing with no breading... I didn't like breading or taste at all.... Ribs were dry, spring roll no flavor... egg drop soup ok, my prior visit was better but I was late afternoon... so May have gotten tail end of leftover food. Noodles were great but needed flavor spice oil... 2 meals from one lunch... quick, nice people and if looking for ambiance or serene atmosphere to chill... this ain't it Solid for food, take out ... but not for fried wings

This is a more authentic Chinese food experience. Family-operated by Chinese people with strong ties to their homeland. The service is excellent. Our server spent time talking to us in mandarin about what was going on with her and her family and about her recent trip home. The ambiance is lacking. Harsh lighting, small and crowded dining area. Have eaten here twice, and will go back.

All the standard American recipes from the tiki bar days are done perfectly here. If you like a pupu platter, you will be very happy with theirs. The egg rolls are succulent and everything is well seasoned...comes close to my favorite junk Chinese spot (Asia Wok in Waltham). The more authentic things are also very tasty and good, like the "Chinese burgers". Haven't had a bad dinner from here yet. Very prompt and friendly service at the counter. It's not a place you want to stay and eat at, but it is perfect take-out.

My friend like to pick from ready-to-eat "cold dish" displayed for order. My favorite Cumin lamb tastes great & has big portion. I ordered 351 Pancake wrap w/ beef. People really like it. "Fish fillet & tofu w/ sour cabbage soup" is good.

Drove 54 minutes just to have one of THE WORST customer service. Unfortunately, she is the owner too. Requested if she could make one of my hand pulled noodles dish not spicy for my 6 years old child and the owner flat out responded back with "no", no explanation what so ever. The place was disgustingly dirty, the tables were not clean and you can see spider webs everywhere. The food was definitely mediocre. Let's not forget the fact that she takes the trash out with bare hands and not wash them after she serves you!

The hand pulled noodles were not the best that l've had and overall the food was okay--not amazing but not horrible.

Long long so long hand pulled noodles! Being new to Watertown, we decided to try this place which did not disappoint! First of all they have hand pulled noodles so we were super excited to try them! The restaurant is located in Watertown square and although it's not too big it has plenty of seating for small groups. We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and it wasn't too crowded. They have many options in their menu including Chinese burger which I have not seem before at other restaurants so I was curious and excited to order one. We definitely had to order the recommended hand pulled noodles and we also got some gyoza for our appetizer. The food was delicious! Everything was super yummy and we had a lot of fun trying to eat the hand pulled noodles! I really enjoyed the Chinese burger, the bun was nice and chewy and the meat was full of spices and flavor. We quickly devoured our food and wished there was more! We will definitely be back!

Doesn't allow dine in apparently yet there's been recent posts that people are dining in with friends and family? Make it make sense. The cumin lamb burger had more bell peppers than meat. Unfortunately as I was halfway through my meal, I discovered a cockroach in my soup... Not the warmest service but I would've still supported this restaurant if it was clean.

Best noodles in Boston hands down! This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is perhaps not the nicest place to dine in, but those hand pulled noodles really can't be beat and are worth the visit. Plus its a great price for the area. My favorite are the hot oil noodles and Xinjiang noodles. Don't forget to get the thick noodles. I only wish I was closer so I could go all the time!

This place is seriously so good! Since trying them for the first time earlier this year, we've been regularly craving their noodles multiple times a week! I'm normally not super into hand-pulled noodles because the texture can be very hit-or-miss, often too thick or lumpy at other places. But the noodles here excellent -- the right balance between chewy and soft, and always flavorful. Compared to the other popular hand-pulled noodle places in and around Boston, this place is easily da #1. Portion sizes are generous, employees are nice but not over-the-top, and interior is clean, no frills. Overall, Home Taste is now one of our new go-toes!

I never ate such bad Chinese food. I had the Szechuan beef lunch special. I can only describe it as a tasteless meat stir fry with lots of celery in a starchy soupy gravy. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Comes with Lots of tasteless fried rice too, hot and sour soup, and an egg roll.

Only place nearby where you'll find insanely scrumptious garlic chili oil handmade noodles. My kids wish they opened before 11:15 a.m. so they could eat them for breakfast. Dad gets morel typical dishes like Kung Pow beef -- also perfectly prepared.

We've ordered delivery a few times now and have been happy with the time of delivery as it was very close to the time noted on the order if not early. We've tried a few different things every time we order and have always liked it.

Authentic hand-pulled noodles and the best mala pot I have had anywhere, including NYC. When we get takeout, opening the container of the mala pot is like lifting the lid of a treasure chest. All the traditional ingredients are there and the spice level is perfect: enough heat to be interesting and tingly, but not so much that it masks the flavors. The lamb in the the cumin lamb noodles is tender and seasoned with a sublime cumin sauce, resting on a bed of the restaurant's signature hand-pulled noodles. The kitchen obviously cares about their craft. That attention shows in the quality of the food. It's another example of a modest exterior housing an extraordinary kitchen. This review is for the Watertown location. They've opened another in Arlington, too.

Definitely on our list of favorite Chinese restaurants of all times. Home Taste is a local mom and pop shop that sells amazing homemade hand pulled noodle dishes. In love with their Spicy Hot Oil Seared Noodles with Chili Sauce with Bok Choy and their Salt & Pepper Squid -- I have ordered these almost four times by now and can never get tired of these two. The squid is delicious and crunchy and the Spicy Hot Oil Seared Noodles is super flavorful without being overwhelmingly spicy at all. The noodles are thin so you can tell they hand pulled it well. For any of their noodle dishes, you have to try it with their hand pulled noodles -- truly one of the best. Service is generally quick and the ambiance is quite homey. :)

Nice food for takeout! Handpulled noodles are delicious; we got several dishes that ended up being noodle based and I still wanted more noodle! Noodles with sliced cumin lamb - great flavor with the cumin, savory and a little bit sweet. Spicy hot oil seared noodle with bok choy - delicious and a more spicy oil flavor. Really enjoyed it. Leek and pork dumplings - tasty but would have been even better if we ate them sooner/fresh. Ma Po Tofu - great rendition of this classic Chinese dish. Soft tofu and great spicy flavor. Xinjiang spicy chicken for 2 - big dish bursting with deep flavor. Comes with noodle. Sesame beef - slices of tender beef with delicious sweet + savory flavor and a beautiful dark ruby-red color. Sauteed string bean - nice and classic. Good vegetable side dish and cooked well (not overcooked). Would be excited to try more.

Tried this place again, and liked it even more! The noodles were delicious (still stuck together though) and general Gao's chicken is amazing - sauce is nice and thick and doesn't have that greasy chicken smell to it. We didn't love the pork and leek dumplings. But overall, the quality of food at this places definitely surpasses any other Chinese takeout I've had before. We will be adding this to the takeout rotation and trying way more dishes!

Delicious food, all 3 orders correct, and the delivery man was friendly and very polite.

作为一个安徽合肥人，想吃点比较辣的面，如果我没去错地方的话，那我应该是来对地方了。 As a person from Anhui Hefei and wanna have some spicy noodles, I may arrived to a right place if I didn't go to a wrong place.

It's so good. The takeout ends up a bit heavy on the oil but still delicious (it's pure comfort food) and the other entrees I've gotten (wood ear mushroom and dried bean sprout) have been very fresh and tasty.

A group of friends went there for dinner. We were under the impression that the place has good, authentic food at a reasonable price. We were wrong, the place was very beat down. The restroom has multiple bags of trashes and the toilet was not flushed. The place felt very dirty. The food was just below average. The noodle soup barely has any lamb but it says it is a lamb soup. Per person after tip and tax comes to $20. Considering the condition of the restaurant and the food quality, we felt it is very overpriced.

Amazing food. Quick service. Kind people. It's a great mix all around. The food is authentic and very good! The dining room itself is not fancy, it's very humble and cozy. It's good enough to be honest but the food is amazing! Dumplings are on point! Also, there is usually on street parking but there is also parking behind it next to the CVS.

Definitely want to throw in my support for this local favorite during Covid times. They offer pick-up and delivery services. I have ordered pick-up once during covid times, they were actually busy with orders inside the restaurant! Everyone had a mask on, customers, and staff members. Since then, I have decided to order delivery. The delivery service fee is only $2 plus tip. I have to say, while things here add up quickly, it is good for leftover and they are very generous with their portions. Some of my favorites include chicken wings and crab rangoon (both appetizers). The noodle soup is also good. I have never tried its chef special until recently (Xinjiang Saute Spicy Chicken For 2) and it is actually really delicious. It is a little expensive $22.98 but definitely worth checking out! The pulled noodles options here are also very good! Very authentic!

Fuck this place. I have been a customer since this place opened when it was the mother son and daughter, and before there was a second location. I ordered tonight and the driver shows up asking for cash. I let him know that I paid via credit card on their website. Driver says that it is listed as cash. I call the the restaurant, and speak with a woman who who answers the phone saying they didn't charge, they didn't get it. I say hold on, ill give a credit card. then some guy get son the phone saying he is canceling the order as he is "Too busy" to take a credit card. I clarify that he would rather lose a long term customer that supported them through COVID then take a credit card number. And here we are. I don't have dinner, and he has a negative review. Seriously sort out your website as your food is decent. Your attitude and response alone got this review.

Hand pulled noodles is good, lamb is good. Wish this place is bigger and nicer decor. Average Chinese take out place. Would order take out, not dine in.

This place is absolutely amazing!!! The thick hand pulled noodles are unbelievable, the meat is tender, dumplings are soft and flavorful. Highly recommend for very authentic food!

Oh what tastes! Small restaurant. Very unassuming. Maybe 5-6 tables at the most. But as you've heard before, don't judge a restaurant's capabilities by its appearance or decor! The flavors have always been spot-on! We've tried and enjoyed the following: - Chinese chicken burger (so unique, haven't found this in other Chinese restaurants) - General Gau's fish fillet - Salt and pepper fried fish fillet (the menu may say spicy, but it wasn't at all!) - The star of the show (drumroll, please), hot chili oil hand-pulled noodles with bok choy: The noodles are actually soft, not too chewy, and the best part is that they aren't dry! There is a tasty chili vinegary sauce drizzled on the noodles which really creates the flavor. Tip: They always have free green tea on the counter for their customers! Question for the staff: I would love to try the mala pot, but their menu doesn't list a vegetarian one. I'm sure they will be able to accommodate the request but why are the prices so high (over $20)? I'm assuming the quantity will be overwhelming so I haven't tried it out yet. Home taste, for now we'll settle for delivery but I'll look forward to eating those hot steaming dishes in-house soon!

Small over-the-counter joint with limited seating, a deep menu spanning noodles/dumplings/flatbreads/Sichuan, and helpful menu visuals. Friendly staff, easy to order, and the food comes out quickly and deliciously. Parking is surprisingly easy to find on a handful of visits. Noodles with Sliced Cumin Lamb: A hefty, tightly-packed portion tasty, with much fresher lamb than most and a lingering cumin flavor perking up every bite. Noodle thickness/density is medium (for those familiar, a midpoint between Xi'An in NYC and Gene's in Boston/'burbs, and most similar to Chili Square (Quincy). Sichuan Sliced chicken w/Cabbage & Hot Chili Sauce: A deep bowl with delicately tender chicken, some vegetation, and a thin, oily broth that's spicy but with lots of complex flavor and not just heat. Seemingly a little pricey, but you can get three meals out of it. Dry Sautéed String Beans: Light, well cooked, but not really noteworthy. I've come here a few times in the past and have had similar good experiences, though with the same first two dishes. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and there's nothing to fix here. Highly recommended.

sorry - just don't understand the high ratings. We had spring rolls - soggy fried cabbage, Gen Gao Chicken - dry with little flavor, Orange Beef - fatty meat/ not much flavor, and stir-fried calamari and Chinese celery - tough calamari strips and tentacles and lots of celery.

Where to begin? Home Taste is exceptional. From their hand-pulled noodles to their fresh vegetables and their classic dishes - they inspire even the most discriminating tastes. Their owners are kind, hardworking craftsmen who take food seriously and commit to the art of classic Sichuan cooking. I promise you will not be disappointed should you go out of your way to visit this gem!

I was telling my co-worker I couldn't find any hand-pulled noodles that compared to NY and he took me to this spot to give it a try and um, yeah, the noodles, delicious! This is a local spot with some seatings and has a garlicky cumin aroma which you know it's the real deal. In Watertown, it's street parking, and I've been here a couple of times without any major struggle of finding a spot. Also, it has been cash only for some time now. Not sure if they have updated it since but that's kind of an outdated concept and I don't typically carry cash on me. Spicy Hot Oil Seared Hand-Pulled Noodles- I like it when the noodles are all different sizes! It looks and tastes authentic to me. The noodles are chewy, particularly robust in an aromatic stir-fried chili oil sauce, I love it! Chongqing Small Noodles with Minced Pork- Sweetish and savory bean sauce, minced pork, sliced cucumber with thin noodles. Another noodle dish I would order again! Once mixed, it is flavorful, even refreshing with the cucumber. Pork Pan Fried Dumplings- Let's just say I would stick to the hand-pulled noodles when coming here. These were thick, oily, and super filling. Overall Service: They were nice every time I came here. After I made the order, I stand on the side to wait. It doesn't take long. Or I called them ahead of time which was not complicated at all so I can just run in, pay, and head out with my food!

Typical hole in the wall restaurant absolutely delicious perfectly salted and spiced. Just incredible. I totally recommend for close to nothing almost 3 swear big meal 10 bucks. You kidding me. Where does that happen anymore?

Our orders were: C2 Pork Cooked Dumplings, B1 Stewed Pork Burger, D10 Braised Beef Noodle Soup, D18 Curry Beef Noodle Soup The dumplings were sincerely very disappointing. We asked the waitress if there were any seafood (i.e. oyster sauce) in the dumplings, she said there was no way of knowing as the chef doesn't know as well. Does it mean they don't wrap their own dumplings? I ordered it for myself anyway and really wish I didn't. I have never had dumpling with the wrap so thick (see picture). There were way more dough than fillings. The stewed pork burger were ... dry and not so flavorful, just salty. The hand pulled noodles in the beef soup were too thick, the flavor of the soup and beef were simply lacking. We walked in so excited for the food since it was #1 Chinese restaurant in the area but walked out so disappointed and angry for the very very very subpar food we had. Additionally, they use disposables even for dine in which is super not environmentally friendly.

Just moved to Boston and I wanted to find a Chinese spot to fill in the "Asian" in me. I think to me, this place isn't a restaurant that specializes crazy in a specific dish, but more of a "home cooked dish" type of restaurant... hence their name Home Taste. I got their pan fried dumplings, cumin lamb burger, and their xinjiang soup noodles. OVERALL: noodles were definitely the highlight!!! Although the broth was mediocre, I have the say the hand pulled noodles were honestly the best hand pulled noodles I've ever had. Not only are the noodles Al dente it's also so chewy and bouncy! Also, the noodles are uneven... which means that the noodles have been pulled in-house... which makes it even better!! I thought the dumplings were delicious but too thick... if you come here you should get a noodle dish and maybe two dumplings and call it a day

YES, PLEASE!! So delicious!! We tried the lo mein with hand pulled noodles (8/10), pork fried rice (9/10), general tsos chicken (8/10), beef with black pepper (10/10), crab rangoons (6/10), and egg drop soup (7/10). We would order the lo mein, fried rice and beef again. They were all delicious!!! The General tsos was decent, but the rangoons were not. Too much wrapper with too little filling. The egg drop soup was yummy, but not an every time order item. Overall, we had leftovers for 3 days and spent around $60 I think. Will be returning.