5 Best Chinese Food Restaurants in Brookline

• Joe Lipovich (Patch Staff) contributed to this report

BROOKLINE, MA - It’s the year of the Monkey in the Chinese New Year Calendar, and “Monkeys” are getting a fresh new start to 2016.

The Chinese New Year began on Feb. 8, and according to ChinaHighlights.com, people born in a “multiple-of-12 year” will be honored in 2016. That does not always equate to good luck, however.

According to Chinese astrology, Monkey years are believed to be unlucky for people born in the year of the Monkey. Regardless, the Chinese New Year is always a good time to pick up some delicious Chinese food and cuddle up with family and friends.

Here are the top Chinese restaurants in Brookline according to Yelp. If there’s a restaurant you love that is not included in these rankings, please let us know in the comments section.

1. Sichuan Gourmet- 1004 Beacon St.
2. Sichuan Garden- 295 Washington St.
3. Golden Temple- 1651 Beacon St.
4. Chef Chow’s House- 230 Harvard St.
5. Dragon Star- 700 Washington St.