EXPLORE BOSTON CHINATOWN
Chef Ming Tsai gives a tour of his favorite restaurants and hidden gems in Boston’s Chinatown! Learn more about some of Chef’s favorite traditional (and tasty!) Chinese items and find new areas to explore in Chinatown.
Chef Ming Tsai gives a tour of his favorite restaurants and hidden gems in Boston’s Chinatown! Learn more about some of Chef’s favorite traditional (and tasty!) Chinese items and find new areas to explore in Chinatown.
VISIT CHEF MING TSAI'S FAVORITE SPOTS
Stop #1
CHINATOWN GATE
China Trade Gate was gifted to Boston Chinatown by Taiwan in 1982 and serves as the entrance to this special neighborhood.
Stop #2
SHOJO
A small modern Asian restaurant dubbed “Hip Hop & Kung Fu Fusion” with Instagrammable cocktails.
Stop #1
CHINATOWN GATE
China Trade Gate was gifted to Boston Chinatown by Taiwan in 1982 and serves as the entrance to this special neighborhood.
Stop #2
SHOJO
A small modern Asian restaurant dubbed “Hip Hop & Kung Fu Fusion” with Instagrammable cocktails.
Stop #3
RUCKUS
The go-to Ramen spot in Chinatown! Lively with fresh noodles made daily.
Stop #4
JIA HO SUPERMARKET
A classic grocery store filled with Chinese cooking staples and unique items that are hard to find elsewhere.
Stop #5
BANH MI HUONG
From bánh mì to spring rolls, this is the perfect spot for classic Vietnamese cuisine.
Stop #6
GOURMET DUMPLING HOUSE
Chef Ming Tsai’s go-to spot for dumplings and dim sum in Boston. A “must-do” when visiting the neighborhood!
Stop #7
TAIWAN BAKERY
Enjoy classic Chinese baked items such as egg tarts and tea eggs while staying refreshed with boba tea!
Stop #8
“WHERE WE BELONG”
A 150ft long mural at the home of the old Ho Toy Noodle Company by Thai artist Ponnapa Prakkamakul in collaboration with the Asian Community Development Corporation.
Stop #3
RUCKUS
The go-to Ramen spot in Chinatown! Lively with fresh noodles made daily.
Stop #4
JIA HO SUPERMARKET
A classic grocery store filled with Chinese cooking staples and unique items that are hard to find elsewhere.
Stop #5
BAHN MI HUONG
From bánh mì to spring rolls, this is the perfect spot for classic Vietnamese cuisine.
Stop #6
GOURMET DUMPLING HOUSE
Chef Ming Tsai’s go-to spot for dumplings and dim sum in Boston. A “must-do” when visiting the neighborhood!
Stop #7
TAIWAN BAKERY
Enjoy classic Chinese baked items such as egg tarts and tea eggs while staying refreshed with boba tea!
Stop #8
“WHERE WE BELONG”
A 150ft long mural at the home of the old Ho Toy Noodle Company by Thai artist Ponnapa Prakkamakul in collaboration with the Asian Community Development Corporation.
SUPPORT BOSTON CHINATOWN
Asian Community
Development Corporation
The livelihood of Greater Boston’s neighborhoods is threatened by increased gentrification. ACDC aims to protect these communities from rapid, luxury development, preserve their rich history and culture, and transform spaces by bringing people of all backgrounds together to live, work and play.
Pao Arts Center
Our mission is to celebrate and strengthen the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community of Chinatown and Greater Boston through access to culturally relevant art, education, and creative programs. Pao Arts Center functions in service of BCNC’s and BHCC’s goals to support the social well-being, economic success, and education of their constituents.
We Love Boston Chinatown
A resilience campaign led by a collective of Chinatown non-profit organizations, businesses, residents, and city officials to reactivate & heal Chinatown’s economic & social fabric. As part of the campaign, the Chinatown community has engaged in revitalization activities such as Clean-Up Day and Take Out Thursdays. We Love Boston Chinatown seeks to counter anti-Asian Sentiment by celebrating Chinatown’s rich culture and amenities in a safe, pandemic-conscious manner by encouraging takeout from restaurants and eating outdoors while maintaining mask-wearing and social distancing.
