Eater Boston - Boston Chinese Restaurant NewsThe Boston Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2024-03-26T11:27:50-04:00http://boston.eater.com/rss/stream/127046712024-03-26T11:27:50-04:002024-03-26T11:27:50-04:00Where to Eat Boston’s Best Dumplings
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<figcaption>Some delightful pork soup dumplings at Boston Soup Dumplings. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston</figcaption>
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<p>From mini juicy buns to saucy soup dumplings, Boston’s got the goods </p> <p id="HkHLHM">Dumplings, in their myriad forms and styles, are among the planet’s most-loved foods. And Boston, port city that it has always been, is no mere welterweight in the global prizefight of places to partake in the dumpling splendor. Whether it be the Yangzhou-style soup dumpling the size of your hand, or the juicy and flavorful Nepalese momos, dumplings around Boston never disappoint. Head to these 12 restaurants for must-try renditions at restaurants across the city.</p>
https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-dumplings-bostonValerie Li StackEater Staff2024-02-08T15:54:43-05:002024-02-08T15:54:43-05:00Where to Eat in Boston’s Chinatown
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<p>The neighborhood’s best restaurants for dumplings and dim sum and noodles and sushi and so much more</p> <p id="3h3uXW">Chinatown is, without a doubt, one of Boston’s best food neighborhoods. Want to eat the greatest dumplings in the city? Head to Chinatown. Dim sum? Check. Hand-pulled noodles? Check. Beijing-style duck? You got it. Chinatown has ramen; Chinatown has udon; Chinatown has sushi; Chinatown has pho; Chinatown has hot pot. Chinatown is where you bring your friend who’s visiting from out of town and wants to eat the best food the city has to offer.</p>
<p id="dTrhK0">It’s a food-packed neighborhood to explore, but start with these 15 excellent options.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-chinatown-bostonValerie Li StackEater Staff2024-01-23T16:56:11-05:002024-01-23T16:56:11-05:00Where to Eat in Allston
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<figcaption>Get the chocolate butternut at Twin Donuts. | Terrence B. Doyle/Eater Boston</figcaption>
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<p>The best of the best in one of the city’s most diverse food neighborhoods </p> <p id="m2eHrh">Allston has a wealth of excellent restaurant options showcasing cuisines from all over the world. This is the place to go for old-school dive bars, the best and widest array of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-korean-food-boston">Korean food</a> that the city has to offer, and some truly outstanding <a href="https://boston.eater.com/23755873/boston-diner-twin-donuts-breakfast-regulars">diner breakfast plates</a>. While this is by no means an exhaustive list of all that Allston has to offer, use these 14 restaurants as a starting guide to dining in the neighborhood. </p>
https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-allstonLala ThaddeusTerrence Doyle2023-12-14T15:39:02-05:002023-12-14T15:39:02-05:0014 Excellent Chinese Restaurants Around Boston
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<figcaption>A satisfying noodle soup from Aries in Waltham. | Valerie Li Stack/Eater Boston</figcaption>
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<p>The best places for hand-pulled noodles, mapo tofu, and extravagant dim sum spreads</p> <p id="16yvth">Though Boston’s historic Chinatown is home to the first Chinese restaurants in the area, surrounding cities and towns have emerged as the new hosts for the ever-expanding diaspora culinary scene. Restaurants that emphasize the regionality of Chinese cuisines have sprouted up in Quincy and Malden; modern concepts with elaborate cocktails have also taken hold in <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-central-square-cambridge">Cambridge</a>, a city filled with trendy spots that appeal to younger crowds.</p>
<p id="7vrbu2">Here are 14 restaurants around Boston that best represent the regionality, style of dining, and most importantly, the craftsmanship of Chinese cooking. Looking for a specific type of food within the cuisine? Head over to our guides to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-dumplings-boston">dumplings</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-hot-pot-boston">hot pot</a>, and more. </p>
https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-chinese-food-bostonValerie Li StackEater Staff2023-11-27T15:04:46-05:002023-11-27T15:04:46-05:00Where to Eat After Midnight Around Boston
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<p>Burgers, Brazilian hot dogs, mapo tofu nachos, and bison Bolognese galore</p> <p id="WCsFjv">Boston is not really a late-night city: The T shuts down on the early side — and the bars and live music scene with it — so it can be hard to find a snack or full meal late at night and into the early morning hours, especially on a weeknight. Adding to the difficulty, continuing staffing shortages and other pandemic-era challenges have caused a lot of restaurants to cut hours over the past few years.</p>
<p id="buPeS5">So it’s hard, but fortunately not impossible, to find a solid meal after midnight. Here are 18 of the best late-night dining options in and near Boston, from mapo tofu nachos to bison Bolognese to Brazilian hot dogs. All restaurants on this map serve food past midnight at least a couple nights a week; many of them serve a substantial menu until 1:30 a.m. nightly. (That said, hours can change without notice — see above re: staffing shortages — so it’s best to call and confirm before heading over.)</p>
https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-late-night-food-bostonEater Staff2023-10-30T11:03:10-04:002023-10-30T11:03:10-04:0011 Iconic Dishes Around Boston
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<p>Get to know the city and surrounding area with these essential eats</p> <p id="mIFswt">Attention, tourists: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/17690858/best-boston-food-restaurants-city-guide-where-to-eat">Boston’s dining scene</a> hasn’t been defined by baked beans in decades. In fact, it’s hard to even find the sweet legume dish on a restaurant table in Boston. Here are 11<strong> </strong>iconic dishes that define Boston (and the surrounding area) in one way or another. Some of these dishes have earned a place here primarily by way of their longevity and important place in Boston’s dining history; others are truly the best of the best of their kind, regardless of age.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/maps/iconic-dishes-bostonEater Staff2023-10-12T18:55:14-04:002023-10-12T18:55:14-04:00Where to Eat and Drink in Brookline
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<p>Spicy ramen in Coolidge Corner, sherry and tapas on Beacon Street, and an excellent cocktail scene throughout</p> <p id="xlScgD">After many years of living in the shadow of Boston’s drinking and dining scene, Brookline, more than ever, is holding its own these days. The town hosts a diverse array of options across its various squares, corners, and main streets. The menus are wide-ranging and fun, with cozy and gorgeous decor to boot. This map highlights 14 of the best dining choices in Boston’s neighbor to the west. </p>
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https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-brooklineC. Shardae Jobson2023-06-07T14:31:01-04:002023-06-07T14:31:01-04:00Where to Eat and Drink in Kendall Square
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<p>Wood-fired pizzas, mapo tofu, brisket, and more</p> <p id="o8e0Hm">Kendall Square is the tech-y neighbor of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-central-square-cambridge">Central Square</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-east-cambridge">East Cambridge</a>, also hugging the Charles River on the south and east. From long-fermented wood-oven pizza to spicy Taiwanese bites, the neighborhood has something for every eater. Here are 12 of the best places to eat and drink in and near Cambridge’s Kendall Square.</p>
https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-kendall-square-cambridgeKaren WilberEater Staff