Aries Noodle and Dumpling 春风一面 — Restaurant in Waltham

Appetizer Spicy Duck Slices ($12.99) from @ariesnoodleanddumpling. Looking at the picture on the takeout menu, it seems like you would get around five slices of duck breast. However, what you get is half a duck sliced on the bone sitting in a pool of chili oil and soy sauce topped with chili peppers. The duck was tasty and tender and had been rendered down perfectly. Yes, this might not be for everyone since there are tons of bones, but I don't mind. It was delicious! They now have a helpful new menu that includes pictures.

Cold Water Shrimp ($12.95). This is, in fact, the long-missed Swedish shrimp. I never thought that I would encounter these guys over here. The texture was off a tad, but not by much, considering that these are previously frozen. These guys are tasty! The dipping sauce was also really delicious. I would absolutely have overlooked these if it wasn't for the picture in the new menu. The waiter tried to translate where they come from, and his phone said the North Pole, and that's pretty close. The North Sea would have been more accurate. Anyone else serving these?

The menu said Smoked & Grilled Lamb Chops (27.99) at @ariesnoodleanddumpling. What is should have said was Lamb Ribs. They kept the meat part that is normally removed on chops that is nice and fatty. These were absolutely delicious. Served with...

From the outset, I was met with an unwelcoming and rude attitude from the man behind the counter. He seemed disinterested in assisting me and was dismissive of my questions about the menu and the ordering process. This initial encounter set a negative tone for the rest of my dining experience.

Throughout the meal, the lack of attentiveness from the staff was evident. Despite being seated, I had to wait for an extended period before anyone acknowledged my presence. Additionally, when my order was finally taken, it was done hastily, and I felt like an inconvenience rather than a valued customer.

To make matters worse, the man behind the counter continued to exhibit a discourteous demeanor when I raised a concern about one of the dishes. Instead of addressing my issue with understanding, he was defensive and unhelpful, leaving me feeling unheard and dissatisfied.

As a customer, I believe that polite and respectful service is an essential aspect of any dining experience. Unfortunately, the unpleasant encounter with the man behind the counter overshadowed the food and ambiance, leaving me with an unpleasant memory of...

aries has great noodles and dumplings with many flavorful dishes and choices! nice authentic chinese food with many options.

the beef noodle soup is wonderful; very flavorful beef broth with light springy noodles and mild chili pepper. it was definitely my favorite.

the pork dumplings are great! they have a generous amount of pork inside and nice chewy crispy skin. you definitely need to order these.

the prawn with napa cabbage is also delicious with a flavorful mild seafood broth.

the duck was good, but nothing special.

i also got a plum juice, which was nice.

they have an ordering style in which you order with your phone and the order goes directly to the kitchen. it is very efficient and i prefer it to the tradition restaurant ordering system.

the food came quickly and the staff were kind. the food was delicious and there are many other options that i am interested in trying. i will definitely...