Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

Boston, MA · Chinese restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Boston
#743
of 1950 restaurants
City Percentile
49%
rating percentile
Address
Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe, 86 Bedford St, Boston, MA 02111
Phone
(617) 482-1888
Website
www.genescafeboston.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe is a restaurant located in Boston, MA. It is one of 1,950 restaurants listed in Boston. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Boston city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–6 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 A2C · Sep 2025

Waiting: 0min at lunch First dish: 7min The restaurant is called Flatbread, but don’t get it confused—it’s actually a flat noodle house, not a pizza spot. Prices are fantastic, with the basic noodle dishes starting under $9 and offering generous portions. I tried the Hot & Sour Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup, and it didn’t disappoint. The portion was solid, with plenty of flavorful marinated tender pork. The noodles themselves were thick, wide, and had an almost gummy chewiness that kept me hooked with every bite. The broth could use a bit more punch—maybe more saltiness and garlic for depth—but overall, it was still very enjoyable, especially at this price point. It’s set up more like an express-style restaurant, but you can still dine in comfortably. I can definitely see myself coming back h

★★★★★ 5.0 Alex Issokson (Boston Foodie) · Nov 2025

Emily (who runs the Boston B-Side) suggested this place to me and it was excellent! The noodles were high quality and I really enjoyed the soup on a cold day in Boston. Most people were ordering to go, but me and a friend sat inside. The noodles were thick and had a satisfying bite. Reasonable price too as it was about $17 per person post-tax and tip.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Ashwin Alexander · Oct 2025

$9 for small portion for hand pulled noodles. …. Lamb is add on is $2 extra. . The spicy powder with sourness is major turn off. It is not balanced. . Even though the hand pulled itself is descent they would put some effort of the contiments and sauce. Ain’t visiting this place again ever !!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Jason J. Won · Jan 2026

Found a piece of METAL POT SCRUBBER in the noodles (see picture). Do not go here for the love of all things holy. They have sold the restaurant to non-Chinese. Food quality is terrible. Felt stupid for even ordering. I predict they will close down within a year.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Nan Li · Dec 2025

Terrible experience, from the taste of food to the environment and the service. It’s no surprise they close around 6 p.m.—a time when most restaurants are busy—because there’s no reason to stay open. But they do benefit the milk tea stores nearby. The food is too dry and salty, so I had to order some drinks to finish my food. Even though I still couldn’t finish my food, and when I ask for a to go box to avoid the waste, they refuse to provide a to go box! That’s totally unacceptable!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chinese restaurantNoodle shop

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