Little Asia in Boston, MA

4.3(342)Boston, MA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 342 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Boston, MA • 4.3★
Little Asia is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Boston, MA, near East Boston, at 991 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128, USA. It has a 4.3-star rating from more than 342 reviews. The page includes full weekly hours, photos, and website and phone contact details. Food and review signals include crab. Useful visit details include takeout, dine-in, delivery, and reservations. That combination gives the Little Asia page concrete local context beyond a basic name, address, and phone listing.

Good to know

  • Little Asia has a listed address in Boston, MA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 342 reviews.
  • Hours are listed on the page; verify current hours before making a special trip.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Photos are available on the page to help preview the restaurant before visiting.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
991 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128, USA, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
Phone
(617) 569-8888
Today
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Rating
4.3 (342 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food×2

Also mentioned

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Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Affordable for two

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.2 weighted · 342 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.3 from 342 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median342 / 903 median
04,515 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.3) with the city average (4.21) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4515+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:00 PM

Popular Times

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Mon
Tue
Wed
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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomTV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat cocktails

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerCocktailsComfort foodHard liquor

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

342 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 342 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
  • Review tags mention price, mai tai, atmosphere, and chinese pizza.
  • Positive review text points to value, crab, family visits, and takeout.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Little Asia fresh and delicious?

According to reviews, the food at Little Asia is often described as fresh and delicious, with some reviewers mentioning that it is always hot and ready for pick-up.

What are the prices like at Little Asia?

Reviewers mention that the prices at Little Asia are great, with some mentioning that they paid around $40 for 3 appetizers and 2 sodas, and others stating that the prices are around $9 per person for lunch.

Is the service at Little Asia good?

Reviewers often mention that the service at Little Asia is great, with some stating that the staff is wonderful and friendly.

Are the portions at Little Asia big?

Some reviewers mention that the portions at Little Asia are big, while others state that they are small.

Is Little Asia a good place for takeout?

Some reviewers mention that Little Asia is a good place for takeout, while others had negative experiences with their takeout orders.

Does Little Asia have a good variety of options?

Reviewers mention that Little Asia has a large variety of options, with some stating that they have a great selection of dishes.

Is the parking at Little Asia a problem?

One reviewer mentions that parking is a problem at Little Asia.

Can you get a drink at Little Asia?

Reviewers mention that you can get a drink at Little Asia, with some stating that the drinks are strong.

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Is Little Asia a local favorite?

Some reviewers mention that Little Asia is their favorite Chinese restaurant in the area, while others had negative experiences.

Is the food at Little Asia of high quality?

Some reviewers praise the quality of the food at Little Asia, while others had negative experiences with the quality of their meals.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Transportation & Automotive
13
Government & Public Services
12
Recreation & Entertainment
11
Food & Dining
6
Financial Services
3
Utilities & Infrastructure
3

52 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

52 places nearby (finance, food, government, personal care, recreation)

Banking

ATM

Atm

~540 ft
Rockland Trust

Bank

~850 ft
Rockland Trust

Atm

~860 ft

Restaurants

Dunkin'

Fast Food

951 Bennington Street

~400 ftMo-Su 04:00-23:00
+1-617-569-4919Website
Subway

Fast Food

948 Bennington Street

~670 ftMo-Sa 08:30-22:00; Su 08:30-21:00
+1 617-569-2117Website
Burger King

Fast Food

944 Bennington Street

~720 ft06:00-23:00
+1 617-569-8755Website
Selma's Kitchen

Fast Food

~0.3 mi

Bars & Pubs

Woody's

Alcohol

~480 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

~0.5 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~200 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~390 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~580 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~590 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi

Postal services

Mailbox

Post Box

~0.2 mi
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.5 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Beauty Nails

Beauty

978 Saratoga Street

~280 ft
+1-617-561-4664Website

Parks & amenities

Picnic area

Picnic Table

~360 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~360 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~360 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~510 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~510 ft
Bench

Bench

~510 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Bayswater Street Park

Park

~0.3 mi

Sports & recreation

Sports field

Pitch

~0.4 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Sports field

Pitch

~0.4 mi

Places of worship

Saint Lazarus Parish

Place Of Worship

59 Ashley Street

~870 ft
Immaculate Conception-Salesian Rectory

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.5 mi

Vehicle rentals

Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

~290 ft
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

~1050 ft
Avis

Car Rental

~0.4 mi
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~330 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~340 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~500 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~510 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~660 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Gas station

Fuel

~660 ft

Public facilities

Public shower

Shower

~0.3 mi
Public shower

Shower

~0.3 mi