Hippopo Kitchen

So good! Flavors are on point and the kitchen is very clean and organized! Lovely host, the food here seems to be made from genuine good cooking oil and clean/fresh ingredients. Been back twice ever since and will be back in the future!

There was a moment where I genuinely spaced out and thought I was just back in a small casual restaurant somewhere in China. It makes me wonder whether places like this even expect to serve non Chinese speakers. The food is great, the price is reasonable, and more people really should try this type of service and cooking. At the same time, the whole space feels like it runs on its own reality and rhythm. In that sense, writing this entire review in English might not even make sense, because non Chinese speakers reading reviews like this might still choose not to come here. Anyway, this contradiction and the parallel pocket reality are part of the experience itself.

Super awesome Chinese restaurant, my friend and I ordered three dishes, they all tastes good!

Hands down, the best and most authentic hidden gem Chinese Restaurant in Boston. Good portions, fair prices, helpful staff, very tasty, and lots of options. There is a surprise side dish with every visit! A true example of cuisine over ambiance. They are quite a modest-looking place, but the food speaks loudly with excellent presentation and taste. Their food is as good or better than restaurants charging twice as much.

All hot dishes definitely met our expectations (as a picky eater). The eggplant was surprising flavorful and tender. It was packed during dinner hour, and the server took a little bit longer to take the order and bring up the food. Overall good experience!