Mu Lan

Taiwanese Restaurant

About Mu Lan

Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant, located at 228 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139, offers a delightful array of traditional Taiwanese and Chinese dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its diverse menu, this spot is perfect for those craving authentic, flavorful meals. The menu features a variety of options, including savory Chinese Dumplings, crispy Fried Dishes, and hearty Noodles. For those who enjoy a range of proteins, Mu Lan serves an assortment of Seafood, Lamb, Pork, Beef, Chicken, and Duck dishes. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes to deliver a satisfying dining experience. The restaurant’s friendly staff and inviting ambiance make it an excellent choice for both casual dining and special occasions. If you’re looking for a tasty, authentic meal with great service, Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant is a top pick in Cambridge.

Course 1

Home Style Spiced Chicken

Our house signature, named for Mu Lan itself: a whole chicken slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of spices until the skin turns burnished gold and the meat falls tender from the bone. Served on a bed of crisp greens, it's rich, aromatic, and made for sharing.

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Course 2

Steamed European Seabass

A whole fresh seabass steamed to silky perfection, then finished with a light drizzle of savory soy, bright scallion, and a scatter of red chili. Clean, delicate, and fragrant, it lets the natural sweetness of the fish shine — a centerpiece worthy of any table.

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Course 3

Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic

Crisp water spinach flash-fired over high heat with plenty of fresh minced garlic. The stems stay snappy and bright green while soaking up that smoky wok aroma. Simple, fresh, and irresistibly good — the perfect green to balance a hearty meal.

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Honest Ingredients, Real Taiwanese Flavor

At Mu Lan, good food begins long before it reaches your table. We pick fresh seafood, quality cuts of meat, and crisp vegetables, then cook them the slow, careful way our recipes have always demanded. Nothing is rushed and nothing is masked — we let clean, natural flavors speak for themselves. From a clear, fragrant broth to a wok-charred stir-fry, every dish carries the same promise of care and authenticity.

Layered dough pan-fried until golden and blistered — shatteringly crisp outside, chewy within, and packed with fresh scallion in every flaky bite. Cut into wedges and served with a savory dip: a simple classic done right.

Scallion Pancakes
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Salted Crispy Chicken

Bite-sized chicken marinated, battered, and fried to a shattering golden crunch, then tossed with pepper-salt and crisp Thai basil. A night-market favorite that's impossible to stop eating.

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Genuine Taiwanese Taste, Delivered to You

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Taiwanese Authentic

Recipes carried straight from Taiwan, cooked with traditional techniques and honest ingredients for flavors that taste exactly the way they should.

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Hand-Folded Dumplings

Wrapped fresh by hand and boiled or pan-fried to order, our dumplings deliver thin skins, juicy fillings, and a satisfying aroma in every batch.

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Made with Care

From slow-braised meats to wok-fired stir-fries, every dish is prepared with patience and skill, reflecting our love for real home-style cooking.

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 Local Favorite

A go-to spot in Cambridge for those craving genuine Taiwanese dumplings, braises, and night-market bites. One taste and you'll see why.