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Lichee Nut
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Lichee Nut
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
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Lichee Nut is a long-running Montague Street Chinese restaurant known for fast service, generous lunch specials, and a broad, old-school menu that has kept neighborhood regulars coming back for years. It leans classic American-Chinese more than regional deep dives, with reliability and value as its core appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Little Juicy Buns (Soup Dumplings), Dried Sauteed String Beans
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Classic American-Chinese comfort food with fast, dependable service and big portions.
Who should go: Locals wanting reliable takeout-style Chinese with seating.
When to visit: Weekday lunch for value combos and quickest turnover.
What to order: General Tso's chicken, little juicy buns, dried sauteed string beans.
Insider tip: Lean into the lunch specials; many regulars treat them as the sweet spot of value.