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Address: 39 Galen St, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 744-6030
Website: http://number1watertown.com/
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Pamela Tobias
No. 1 Taste in Watertown has been me and my mom’s go-to Chinese restaurant for years, and somehow it seems to get better every time we visit. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious—exactly what you want from a neighborhood favorite.
What really makes this place special, though, is the warm hospitality. The woman who runs the restaurant always greets us with a smile and makes everyone feel genuinely welcome. It has that rare combination of great food and a personal, friendly atmosphere that keeps you coming back.
If you’re looking for reliable, tasty Chinese food in Watertown, this spot is a true local gem.
… moreWhat really makes this place special, though, is the warm hospitality. The woman who runs the restaurant always greets us with a smile and makes everyone feel genuinely welcome. It has that rare combination of great food and a personal, friendly atmosphere that keeps you coming back.
If you’re looking for reliable, tasty Chinese food in Watertown, this spot is a true local gem.
Patrick Burke
5 star experience at Number 1 Taste. I continue getting pork dumpling content in my TikTok feed, where I was ready to drive to Chinatown to go on a dumpling tour. I read a positive review for Number 1 Taste that their dumplings were delicious, where I decided to stay local. They were absolutely right! Maybe the best fried peking ravioli pork dumplings I have ever had. Fresh, great size, and mouthwatering. Also a very clean restaurant, and friendly staff. Looking forward to my next dumpling craving, and also trying more options on their menu.
… moreJuliana C
I wanted to like the food. But the soup was too watery (egg drop soup), and there was too much cinnamon in the egg rolls. But the staff was super nice and I like to think it was made with love! The lo mein wasn’t too bad. Little dry. I see great potential here.
… moreShubham Saxena
Standard Americanized Chinese takeout… So the 4 stars are strictly with that context. If you like American Chinese food…. Check it out.
Quick service. Hearty portions. Very affordable.
Very very oily food… Like dripping in it. They do have a “healthy and simple” option on their menu though.
I liked the hot and sour soup. Noodles were soft and fluffy.
… moreQuick service. Hearty portions. Very affordable.
Very very oily food… Like dripping in it. They do have a “healthy and simple” option on their menu though.
I liked the hot and sour soup. Noodles were soft and fluffy.
Stephen Sparks
More food than we expected and at a good price. Nice and hot, tasted fresh. It was enough for two meals. Plenty of options. Take out only, but that worked for us. Travels well also. Nice staff. Kids liked that they could peek through the door to the kitchen to watch the food prepared.
… moreJames Brenner
Stay away. I have been going here for years. Never had a problem until today. David behind the counter was completely disrespectful and rude both on the phone and in person. Go to New Ginza instead, it’s only a couple doors down. They just lost many loyal customers.
… moreRebecca Noymer Matulsky
Excellent Chinese food! Not too greasy. Fresh ingredients. Loved the orange chicken and Veggie Moo Shi. Looking forward to trying more items.
… moreBasia Zawadzki
Was excited to try this place out as it is very convenient location wise. Unfortunately the food was a major let down. We got the orange chicken, chicken chow-mein, egg rolls, and kung pao chicken.. The orange chicken & eggroll were pretty good and delivery was quick & affordable, but the chicken chow-mein was a MAJOR disappintment. The entire container was sprouts and sad looking boiled chicken- we did not eat it. We could not find any noodles :/ ended up throwing it out because it was not good (pictured here).
… moreArielle Cordell
I love this place, the food is very good I especially love the sweet and sour chicken and the teriyaki chicken. The parking is tight though, so be prepared to maybe walk a bit. The owners of the restaurant are incredibly nice and great to talk to. I always have a smile on my face here. I highly recommend if you want some great asain food! We will be back again that’s for sure.
… moreMegan Zalenas
If you’re looking for a solid, reliable Chinese takeout/delivery spot, you have to give Number 1 taste a try! You will not be disappointed and you’ll wish you had found it sooner!
Number 1 Taste is a local American-style Chinese food takeout/delivery spot. I stumbled across the place one evening looking for delivery on UberEats.
Given the mediocre reviews for spots in Waltham, I was thrilled to see I was able to get Number 1 Taste delivered all the way from Watertown. I wish I had found them sooner!
The portions here are extremely generous. The food is always delivered piping hot, fresh, and packaged perfectly. Our orders are always spot-on, five stars. Consistency is also on-point from order to order.
The quality of the food is also a major step above most spots in the area and downtown Boston. The proteins are always tender and fresh, no chewy mystery meat or old-tasting beef! The vegetables also appear to be fresh, not frozen like most spots use.
You’ll find the flavors of the food is comforting, familiar, and satisfying without feeling thirsty afterwards. That is the major difference I noticed after the first order. It isn’t loaded full of salt or overloaded with MSG.
The best bang for the buck here is the combination plates. For around $12.95 you get an entree, an appetizer of your choice, and pork fried rice or white rice. When they say an appetizer of your choice, they mean three-four crab rangoons!
It is an unbeatable value! The pork fried rice is just right, not too oily or greasy. Massive chunks of tender BBQ pork. It is probably the best fried rice I’ve had anywhere in Boston. Hands down.
I have tried several of the combination plates and I am never disappointed. Notable favorites are the Chicken Egg Foo Young and Beef and Vegetable.
If you are like me, you always get an appetizer to go with the meal. The shining star is the Peking Ravioli. I always order them pan-fried. The Peking Ravioli appear to be hand-made.
They are a solid size, plump and filled with pork and vegetable. The dipping sauce served on the side is the perfect accompaniment! They are very generous in terms of portion size. I usually eat four with my meal and warm up the other four for lunch the next day!
If you’re looking for a lighter start to your meal, I strongly suggest the House Special Soup. The portion size is generous, plenty for two people to split!
If you love noodles like me, you’ll love the Lo Mein! I’ve ordered the Chicken Lo Mein and it was filled with carrots, onions, and snow peas. The Chicken is melt-in-your mouth tender. The noodles are made in the wok just right, not too soft/mushy/overcooked. Not too oily or greasy, like many places!
Our favorite entrees to split are the Happy Family, Beef and Vegetable, Shrimp with Vegetables, Shrimp Egg Foo Young, and the Orange Chicken.
The Happy Family is our favorite. Loaded with beef, chicken, and shrimp. And I am talking full size shrimp, not tiny salad shrimp other spots use. The Beef and Chicken are so tender they melt in your mouth.
The dish was absolutely overflowing with tons of fresh vegetables. The sauce/gravy was just right, flavorful without being overly salty. Consistency of the sauce is spot on, not too runny or thick.
The quality of ingredients is most obvious ordering this house speciality.
This is our go-to spot in Boston and the surrounding area. The quality of ingredients truly shines in every dish we have ordered and enjoyed.
The portions are extremely generous and we love ordering sometimes twice a week due to the value. The portions and prices are just right!
Our orders are always delivered piping hot and packaged right. Example: They package the hot gravy/sauce for the egg foo young separately so it doesn’t leak everywhere. Common sense many places don’t pay attention too.
Keep up the amazing ingredients, food, prices, and service! You have a lifelong customer with me!
My only suggestions for improvement would be to offer almond cookies as a dessert option.
I’d also LOVE to see a combination or “house” Egg Foo Young!
… moreNumber 1 Taste is a local American-style Chinese food takeout/delivery spot. I stumbled across the place one evening looking for delivery on UberEats.
Given the mediocre reviews for spots in Waltham, I was thrilled to see I was able to get Number 1 Taste delivered all the way from Watertown. I wish I had found them sooner!
The portions here are extremely generous. The food is always delivered piping hot, fresh, and packaged perfectly. Our orders are always spot-on, five stars. Consistency is also on-point from order to order.
The quality of the food is also a major step above most spots in the area and downtown Boston. The proteins are always tender and fresh, no chewy mystery meat or old-tasting beef! The vegetables also appear to be fresh, not frozen like most spots use.
You’ll find the flavors of the food is comforting, familiar, and satisfying without feeling thirsty afterwards. That is the major difference I noticed after the first order. It isn’t loaded full of salt or overloaded with MSG.
The best bang for the buck here is the combination plates. For around $12.95 you get an entree, an appetizer of your choice, and pork fried rice or white rice. When they say an appetizer of your choice, they mean three-four crab rangoons!
It is an unbeatable value! The pork fried rice is just right, not too oily or greasy. Massive chunks of tender BBQ pork. It is probably the best fried rice I’ve had anywhere in Boston. Hands down.
I have tried several of the combination plates and I am never disappointed. Notable favorites are the Chicken Egg Foo Young and Beef and Vegetable.
If you are like me, you always get an appetizer to go with the meal. The shining star is the Peking Ravioli. I always order them pan-fried. The Peking Ravioli appear to be hand-made.
They are a solid size, plump and filled with pork and vegetable. The dipping sauce served on the side is the perfect accompaniment! They are very generous in terms of portion size. I usually eat four with my meal and warm up the other four for lunch the next day!
If you’re looking for a lighter start to your meal, I strongly suggest the House Special Soup. The portion size is generous, plenty for two people to split!
If you love noodles like me, you’ll love the Lo Mein! I’ve ordered the Chicken Lo Mein and it was filled with carrots, onions, and snow peas. The Chicken is melt-in-your mouth tender. The noodles are made in the wok just right, not too soft/mushy/overcooked. Not too oily or greasy, like many places!
Our favorite entrees to split are the Happy Family, Beef and Vegetable, Shrimp with Vegetables, Shrimp Egg Foo Young, and the Orange Chicken.
The Happy Family is our favorite. Loaded with beef, chicken, and shrimp. And I am talking full size shrimp, not tiny salad shrimp other spots use. The Beef and Chicken are so tender they melt in your mouth.
The dish was absolutely overflowing with tons of fresh vegetables. The sauce/gravy was just right, flavorful without being overly salty. Consistency of the sauce is spot on, not too runny or thick.
The quality of ingredients is most obvious ordering this house speciality.
This is our go-to spot in Boston and the surrounding area. The quality of ingredients truly shines in every dish we have ordered and enjoyed.
The portions are extremely generous and we love ordering sometimes twice a week due to the value. The portions and prices are just right!
Our orders are always delivered piping hot and packaged right. Example: They package the hot gravy/sauce for the egg foo young separately so it doesn’t leak everywhere. Common sense many places don’t pay attention too.
Keep up the amazing ingredients, food, prices, and service! You have a lifelong customer with me!
My only suggestions for improvement would be to offer almond cookies as a dessert option.
I’d also LOVE to see a combination or “house” Egg Foo Young!