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Food - Ray's New Garden, Needham, MA

Ray's New Garden

4.1 (18)
$30 and under
Asian
40 Chestnut Pl, Needham, MA 02492

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Ray's New Garden

4.1
$30 and under
Asian
Needham

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Proud owner of Ray's New Garden, Raymond So has been a part of Needham, MA for over 40 years and so has Ray's. They would like to thank all of the patrons that have been a part of this history. Ray's recently moved from their location of 40 years to a brand new state of the art establishment. With this change they bring you a new menu with a mix of Asian Fusion cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Sushi and they tie it back with their traditional Cantonese style dishes. Ray's gives their patrons the best of both worlds with the option to come in and head to their lounge or their dining room. Patrons choose which atmosphere they want. Both the lounge and dining room serve all of the menu items.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–22:00 Wed–Sun 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Needham
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    Needham Junction Purple Line, Bus 59 to Needham Junction
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Trivia Night!

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    DJ Trivia hosts every Wednesday. Teams sign up at 7:30 PM games start at 8 PM.

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Reviews

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4.1

4.1
(18)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews
  1. Debbie Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area63 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were first seated in the bar although we had booked a table. There was someone playing live music which was to loud. We were moved to a different room. Food was fair- regular dishes food not come with rice (rice was an extra $6). Sushi rolls were bland.

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  2. Karyn Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very fresh and large portions. Some of the better Chinese food I’ve had around here. Can understand why they have been in business so long.

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  3. Howard

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We needed a place close to where our guests were staying and tried Ray’s for the first time. The food was delicious and the room we were in was away from the contest in the other room so the sound was acceptable. We will be returning in the future.

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  4. Jerry and Reshma

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fortuitous find! Superb service, amazing food, and outstanding music with local band Red Square! We will definitely be back.

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  5. Wendy

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 August 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at karaoke on a Saturday! Food was okay but very reasonably priced.

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  6. Grandon Gold

    Greater Boston49 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 June 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was bizarre and not attentive. Food very slow to arrive, and when it did it came out one entree at a time. Terrible and weird for my guests. Used to be great here. Not sure what’s going on. Maybe it was just a bad night.

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  7. CarissaB Gold

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 May 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was excited to go for the $5 sushi Thursday special; however, we got there for 6:30 and waited 45 minutes for our sushi! When it arrived, it didn't even taste fresh (I got tempura) - I believe it was sitting there and our waitress didn't grab it sooner. There were several other tables, but it wasn't super busy; yet, our waitress seemed to have a hard time handling it. I had to wait about 15 minutes just for my water, somehow my husband's beer came sooner! Their lunch and dinner combos are a pretty good deal, and I think it was tasty. I'm willing to go back to give the sushi another shot as that was the main reason we went.

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  8. HonestFoodie Gold

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 April 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t wish to be mean but I won’t go back except perhaps for Karaoke night and a beer.

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  9. AwesomeSteakhouse Gold

    Rhode Island119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 December 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, awesome service, good value! Ray the owner is a nice guy and server Jenny in the lounge is very sweet.

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  10. AmiB

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 November 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Twelve of us gathered at New Garden for a family dinner. We mostly enjoyed the appetizers (sushi, tempura, spring rolls, etc.) but the entrees were bland and generally doused with brown sauce. The restaurant is somewhat isolated and off the main drag. It feels more like a bar than an Asian restaurant. Service was spotty and we felt rushed toward the end of the meal.

    1 person found this helpful

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–22:00 Wed–Sun 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Needham
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    Needham Junction Purple Line, Bus 59 to Needham Junction
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a lively night out, try Ray's on Thursdays or Saturdays for karaoke, guests call those nights a lot of fun (and Fridays occasionally feature the band Red Square).

For sashimi, guests note a good portion, reviewers specifically called the sashimi a 'good portion' and satisfying for a work lunch.

Ray's New Garden offers two distinct feels: a lively lounge and bar with live bands and karaoke, plus a quieter dining room, guests call the space modern, clean, and friendly at the bar.

Smart casual, aim for neat, polished-but-relaxed clothing rather than formal attire.

For a lively night, visit Ray's New Garden on Thursday or Saturday evenings for karaoke and occasional live bands; guests describe those nights as fun and crowded. If you prefer a quieter meal, many diners sit in the separate dining room and Sunday dinners have been described as more low‑key.

Yes, families are welcomed at Ray's New Garden; staff commonly seat guests with children in the dining room rather than the bar, and the restaurant has hosted family gatherings and memorial receptions.

Yes, staff at Ray's New Garden have worked directly with guests to plan group needs and order quantities, helping organize events from a small memorial gathering to a nearly 50-person party.

Raymond So is the proud owner of Ray's New Garden and has been part of the Needham community for over 40 years.

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Ray's New Garden

4.1
$30 and under
Asian
Needham

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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