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Yunnan Kitchen, Boston, MA

Yunnan Kitchen

4.7
4.7
72 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese
1721 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-1805

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Boston first authentic Dian cuisine. Serving special recipes from Yunnan Province & comfort classics. Crafted by award-winning chef owner Yisha Siu.

ACCOLADES: James Beard Foundation Award: Best Chef Northeast Nominee 2023, Boston Magazine: 15 New Full-Service Boston Restaurants We Loved in 2022, Boston Globe Expanding Boston’s Culinary Horizons Awards 2022, Sacha Eats: The Best Chinese Food in Boston (By an Asian), Thrillist: The Best Restauants in Boston Right Now, Eater Boston: Yunnan Kitchen Will Bring Dian Cuisine to South End.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Yisha Siu
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Ave / Washington St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 72 people are saying

Yunnan Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Innovative

  • Boston

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yunnan Kitchen delights with "excellent, unique menu" offerings and "delicious food" that stands out in Boston's dining scene. Guests praise its "exceptional" service and "friendly" staff. While some note heating issues and occasional slow service, diners appreciate the "spicy, flavorful" dishes and intimate atmosphere, making it a must-try culinary experience.
72 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food. Huge servings! We were very pleased with our dining experience!

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  2. sharon

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the ambiance and the food! The staff was very friendly. We would love to go back to try out the other food on the menu.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed! We have dined here multiple times.

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  4. Amit VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Chinese food i have had in boston. It’s a definite standout, something worth trying out.

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  5. Mike

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, unique menu with delicious food and excellent spice profiles.

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  6. Alexandra

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good special Chinese restaurant different from the most of Chinese restaurants that we are used to! More flavorful, more spicy, very interesting dishes

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  7. Felipe VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very slow, servers were not attentive. Had to get their attention every time something was needed. Very poor service !!! Love the food !!! Food was Delicious !!

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  8. Miranda

    Vancouver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The heating was too strong, blowing big gusts of air at us, it was sooo hot, we took off jackets and sweaters. Felt like we were gonna pass out, lost appetite

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  9. rhen

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Random post workout pick on Christmas Day. Lucked out with a reservation as they have limited seating (49 seats) and are typically quite busy. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating and all work together to make sure you’re well taken care of. The food was exceptional (we definitely over ordered but there were so many exciting options), service was excellent, and the prices were very fair for the portions. I’d recommend ordering lots of options and sharing - take home the leftovers!

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  10. Keith VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is food you can’t get anywhere else in Boston.  A cuisine you have to try if you like Chinese food. The service was perfect.

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FAQs

Yunnan Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Yunnan Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 936-4123.

Yunnan Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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1721 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-1805

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Ave / Washington St.
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Yisha Siu
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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