# Aries Noodle and Dumpling > Chinese restaurant offers authentic ShanDong flavors with fast service and an efficient phone ordering system. Atmosphere shifts from quiet early to potentially crowded on weekends, featuring unusual artwork and loud music near the front desk. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/AriesNoodleAndDumpling - Address: 617 Main St, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States - Phone: +17812090008 - Website: https://www.ariesnd.com/ ## What it is good for - Fish — 10/10 - Seafood — 10/10 - Szechuan — 10/10 - Dumpling — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Chinese Food — 9.6/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Soup — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "I found the Chinese food here to be genuinely Chinese, not Americanized." - "The boiled fish fillets here are spectacular." - "The pork and chive dumplings are spectacular and perfectly filled." ## Good to know - The restaurant is open every day except Tuesdays and closes at 8:30 PM. - Expect crowds on weekends, especially during dinner hours. - They charge a mandatory 18% gratuity tip for all parties. - Cash is preferred for payments, though other methods may be accepted. - The food is served quickly, making it a good option for a quick meal. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.