Nan Xiang Express - South End, Boston

Great ambiance at this location and very spacious! Ordering is a cinch as well. You can either order at the counter or if you're not feeling very sociable you can order at the touch screen. If you're eating in you can grab a number, enter it with your order and they'll bring it out to you! Items we ordered (as of 9/2024) - Crab meat and pork soup dumplings - $9.95 - The meat filling was pretty good and there was a decent amount of broth! Overall it wasn't bad although the dumpling skin itself was a bit mushy. Overall I'd try the regular pork soup dumplings next time. -Pork Crispy Bottom Buns (4pc) - $7.95 - The buns were alright. The meat filling was decent but the buns (like the soup dumplings) had a bit of a mushy aftertaste to it. Not sure if it was just the batch they used for us but it wasn't as fluffy as I'd expect. I'd pass on this one in the future. - Shredded Beef & Pepper Noodles (Dry) - $14.95 - Great spicy flavor. The meat and veggies are good although the noodles were a bit overcooked. - Cucumber Salad w. Garlic Vinaigrette (Cold) - $7.95 - We really enjoyed this dish as the cucumbers were fresh and crisp. The garlic vinaigrette was great and overall a very good palate cleanser. Good quantity as well. - Crispy Sesame Chicken Bowl - $13.95 - Overall this dish is alright. The chicken was tender and crispy but the Sesame sauce was lacking. I'd probably pass on this in the future. - Beef Scallion Pancake (3pcs) - $8.95 - This was probably my favorite dish of the night. The scallion pancake was VERY crispy and tasty and the hoisin sauce and beef was perfect ratio-wise. I'd get this one again in a heartbeat. Overall I'm happy to have a decent soup dumpling place in the South End and look forward to coming back to try their other offerings! I'm hoping that the bun and dumpling skin mushiness was a one-off moment but we'll have to just wait and see next time.

I’m a foodie from Japan. My Chinese friend brought me to this place. The food was great, authentic, and relatively affordable. It’s a fantastic spot if you’re especially looking for chewy dumplings or xiao long bao. However, be a bit cautious about the neighborhood—there was a seemingly drug-addicted man sleeping inside the store during my entire visit. Apart from that concern, I would definitely come back!

I will miss Bar Lyon forever but I am glad to see something delicious taking its place! I stopped in to the soft opening today and tried the Wontons in Spicy Peanut Sauce and Chive Shrimp & Pork Dumplings. Both were delicious! The inside has been beautifully redecorated and the staff were so pleasant, even taking the time to follow up on my order unprompted. Happy to welcome Nan Xiang Express to the neighborhood!

I recently stopped in and loved it! The soup dumplings were flavorful and perfectly crafted, and the fried rice was light and delicious. The udon noodles had great texture, and the spring rolls were crispy and fresh. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere warm and inviting. Definitely a great spot—I’ll be back!

Tried this spot in store and enjoyed the food. Tasty, fresh. Even recommended it to friends. Ordered delivery and it was terrible. Bland, arrived cold, no sauces for dumpling. Gummy cornstarch texture on sesame chicken. So I'm conflicted. I liked it from the store but when ordering for delivery the quality is on par with Panda Express

The food was good! The perfect blend of Chinese taste and experience. We accidentally knocked over some stuff and the staff were absolutely nice! Recommend this for some quiet time with good food, for dates or a solo experience. There's a good vegetarian selection too! Food is served in easy take out boxes. Could go either way.

Nothing like a hot wanton soup and dumplings on a cold night! My husband and I come here regularly to enjoy quick and hearty meals.

My family & I shared their Cucumber Salad, Pork Wonton Soup, Wontons in Hot Peanut Sauce, Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Scallion Pancake & the Sesame Chicken Rice Bowl. Nothing daring about their recipes, but our dishes were still enjoyable. We felt comfortable in their dining area & our order was out within 15 minutes. We'll for sure go back, but happy to know that they will not replace Food Wall in J.P. as our favorite Chinese Food quick service.