Ding Ho Fast Food

Ding Ho Restaurant is a quick takeout spot in Boston's Chinatown that has served inexpensive Chinese food since the 1980s. Its steamed rice noodles, which many diners dress with sesame paste, sriracha and soy sauce, are the dish regulars come back for most. Hand-pulled noodles, pan-fried dumplings and braised pork belly also draw attention, alongside lo mein, fried rice and combo plates.

The shop on Harrison Avenue is mostly a takeout counter with little seating, so most customers order at the front and leave with containers. Cash is the only payment accepted, so bring bills. Students and nearby workers stop in for generous portions at low prices, and the counter staff are known for friendly, quick service.