Casual restaurant & bar with several flat-screen TVs serving Hunan, Sichuan & Mandarin dishes.
Lara
My son use to go to this place when we leaved in Needham and he use to like it. Today , many years latter he decided to take our 85 years old relative to celebrate his BD from Boston.
Experience wasn’t the Best unfortunately
Food was good, but service was horrible- they have no idea about what dish what, during 2 hours being there no one took 1 plate from our table, no one came to asked if we need anything. I took a pictures, don’t want to post here. . If management wants to see it- I am happy to share.
It’s sad when someone remembers you like best place( taking about my son) and now saying- I never will be back.
… moreMark Warren
Now run by Ray’s daughter and son, this longtime Needham favorite has had a thoughtful refresh. The menu has been completely revamped blending classic Cantonese dishes with Japanese and Asian-fusion options yet prices remain the same, with most entrées under $30 and excellent lunch options.
The food is consistently very good, with standout ribs, wings, and sushi, and the drinks are excellent thanks to a well-stocked bar. The updated space offers both a lively lounge and a relaxed dining room, making it great for everything from casual dinners to special nights out.
Ray’s New Garden has managed to modernize its menu without increasing prices, and it’s better than ever.
… moreJoe Healy
Atmosphere, Amanda behind the bar was extremely friendly and personable. Atmosphere was modern and nice. The food. I’m pretty confident in my pallette when it comes to food, especially Chinese food. Their hot and sour soup was amazing. Old school flavors, wood ear mushrooms, golden needles, tofu among other delicious fillers. Not only did it have perfect flavoring but it was traditionally garnished with sesame oil. It also had a good amount of heat. This soup should clear your sinuses while maintaining a strong flavor foundation, this totally does. Another highlight is the chicken wings. Most places have down the crispy and the juicy part. These also had a nice full flavor. Probably a five spind blend. It also kept the flavor when reheated. The egg rolls are made on location and pass the can you eat them without duck sauce test. Also delicious! The beef teriyaki was a red marinade but had more of the traditional flavoring. Very tender, and flavorful. Highly recommend! I thought the chicken fingers, boneless ribs, and crab rangoons were solid. Crab rangoons had a little sweetness. My only complaint, I liked the lobster sauce, but it was extra salty. I was able to use a duck sauce and some hot mustard to cut the salt.
Ray’s New Garden in Needham overall gets my initial stamp of approval on places that should be checked out. If you’re a fan of hot and sour soup this could transport you back to one of your first times having it. I will definitely get back!
… morejohn walsh
Excellent food, service, all good .
Price per person: …
… moreJohn Wallace
I enjoyed my food and having a value meal made it that much better. Service was professional and attentive. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. If you’re in the mood for Chinese or fusion, give it a try.
… moreAndrew Watson
Saturday night they have karaoke, 10 televisions in the main dining room for your sports pleasure, great service by a friendly Filipina server named Angelica; my wife enjoyed a scorpion bowl and I had my usual house margarita; we ate BBQ ribs and two different types of maki rolls (Red Sox and Scorpion). The food was tasty, good sized servings, and nice presentation. Already recommended to our friends.
… moreAndy Alley
I’ve been here in the past for lunch, and the food was excellent!
I heard that they had karaoke on Thursdays and Saturdays so thought I’d stop in and check it out.
It was crowded the night I went, with a nice group of people there.
I put in for a song and was up pretty quickly!
Service was excellent!
I got there a little too late for food that night, but I’ll try something next time. I’m sure it will be great!
Singers were good and the group was very encouraging to all of them.
I’ll be back!!
… moreMichael Moxley
We love Rays. Here’s the issue. If you come with a kid…they won’t (don’t want to) sit you in the bar area, which is way more fun that the depressing dining room. So if there 6 open tables at 7:15 on a Saturday in the bar, the host (older woman) says “those tables are reserved” and won’t sit you in the only fun / vibrant / engaging part of the restaurant. The “dining room” is painful. Agonizing. No TVs. No people. You feel like you are being punished by sitting there. We just left.
… moreLizzy Matos
DELICIOUS! A little hidden gem in Needham — definitely recommend the Mai Tai if you’re more on the sweet side. I will definitely be back!
8/31/21 Update:
Sour Amaretto is my all time favorite! Salt & Peoper shrimp is amazing as well!
… moreWilson Garcia
To die for! Best Mai Tai in Mass, great ribs and service is amazing, and the people are just the best! Don’t forget to ask for Flora
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