Finally had time to try today. So glad I did. Right off the Mass Pike which is great for me. I got the pulled pork medium spice. Large serving with lots of pork and great thick noodles, off the charts delicious, the broth was heaven. One picture is when I was in my car, the 2nd when I got home and and tossed in a bowl.
This is probably my favorite place for lunch. I get the #4, extra spicy. It’s essentially just their amazing, thick, chewy noodles with spices, a ton of garlic (in the best way), cilantro, and a little oil. They never miss. Grab a couple of lamb skewers on the side and you won’t regret it! The #4 alone is under $10.
They’re super quick as well. Sometimes after ordering online my order is ready in a few minutes.
Great value for money in Downtown Boston!
This place is highly recommended for take out - they are known for the hand pulled noodles and their wonderfully meaty flatbread sandwiches (w. either lamb or pork filling).
The hand-pulled noodles are thick and chewy (not my taste, honestly, but undeniably of good quality) and the broth is amazing.
The flatbread sandwiches are a perfect lunch, if you are a meat lover. The meat is well seasoned and the flatbread was wonderfully crunchy. Highly recommended and very cheap! (like $7.00 for a sandwich).
This place is super small and if you come hered to dine is be ready to use your elbows to get to your spot (either bar spot or just one table). It's also loud and the atmosphere is non existent.
If you're looking for a greattly priced Chinese take out to enjoy at home, I'd highly recommend Gene's!
The house noodles #4 is a banger. Lamb skewers are amazing. Worth every penny. Hot and sour dumplings #11 pictures below, also delicious.
Good Xi'an food. Would highly recommend the biang biang noodles and tea egg. Lamb skewers were a bit sad. Didn't have that xi'an spice, nor the bbq flavor I was looking for.
Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe always serves amazing food. I eat from here once every two weeks. The food is plentiful, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I will say the spice levels are no joke (even as someone with a high spice tolerance)- the Boston location definitely is spicier than the Woburn location. My favourite dish has to be #16 Hot Sour Noodle Soup
The lamb skewers were delicous - well seasoned and fatty, I am so glad we bought 10 of them.
The pork flatbread sandwich was very tasty and had more flavour than the lamb one.
Speedy service and a great price!
Would definitely stop by next time we’re in Boston.
Ordered takeout for a quick bite for Saturday lunch. Food was ready in no time and was absolutely incredible. Had the hand pulled noodles, pork flatbread and lamb skewer all for under $20. Flavor was amazing on every item. Will be back here without a doubt.
5 stars for the price/quality balance.
The hand-pulled lamb noodles are what they are most known for (a steal for 13$!), and they're definitely worth a try if you're in the area. It's not the best I've tried compared to other similar places in other cities, but it is the best option in Boston I have been to for this type of food. Noodles are a bit thick and chewy (if that's the texture you prefer then you will love!) and the chili oil and lamb is delicious. Wish there were a bit more vegetables in the bowl, but you can add extra toppings for additional fees.
Food came relatively quick for a weekend lunch, but restaurant is very small, so you'll likely be looking at a takeout option if you go at a busy time. They accept both credit and cash, but don't really provide much service for dine in (much more of a self-service type place). Overall great option for fresh hand-pulled noodles in Boston!
The Lamb Noodle Soup was yummy! The Lamb Skewer was juicy and delicious as well!
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