With a 70 percent increase in its Asian American population during the last decade, Boston is one of the fastest growing Asian populations in the U.S; the fastest rising ethnicity being Cambodian and Vietnamese in areas like Lowell, Lynn and Revere. Boston city caters to serve its increasingly multicultural community with a number of rising Asian chefs and a number of ethnic restaurants. The number and quality of Asian restaurants in Boston have multiplied over the last few years, making it a hub for savoring authentic Asian flavors. While well known family owned restaurants like The Elephant Walk, and chefs like Ming Tsai continue to satisfy Asian food lovers in Massachusetts, newcomers like Joanne Chang are earning wide acclaim day by day. In addition to Boston¡¦s culinary scene, the city is now awash in ethnic groceries and market places to comply with its growing demand.
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 One of Boston’s most famous Asian chefs is Ming Tsai, ower of Blue Ginger and author of Simply Ming and Blue Ginger Cookbook. Here are Ming Tsai’s recommendations: |
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Ming Tsai’s Asian Restaurant Recommendation
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China Pearl – Best known for
Dim Sum
9 Tyler Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 426-4338 |
Ming Garden – Best known for Dim Sum
1262 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-4848 |
Oishii Sushi – Best known
for sushi with a twist
612 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 277-7888 |
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Ming Tsai’s Best Value Asian Restaurant Recommendation
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Dim sum food court at Super 88
- Best known for a take-home,
heat-it-yourself feast
One Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 787-2288 |
Japonaise Bakery – Best known
for freshly baked doughnuts
1020 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-7730 |
Porter
Exchange at Porter Square – Best
know for sushi, ramen, sweets and
treats
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139 |
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Recommendations from Nadsa de Monteiro, The Elephant Walk |
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Nadsa de Monteiro’s Asian Grocery Stores Recommendations
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Revere Oriental Food Market – Best known
for Cambodian ingredients
60 Shirley Avenue
Revere, MA
(781) 289-7278 |
Super 88 – Best known for its wide
variety of Asian food products and produce
73-79 Essex Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 423-3749
50 Herald Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 423-1688 |
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Nadsa de Monteiro’s Asian Restaurant Recommendations
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Chau Chow City Restaurant - Best known for Chinese foods and Dim Sum
81 Essex Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 338-8158 |
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Nadsa de Monteiro’s Best Value Asian Restaurant Recommendations
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Hong Kong Eatery - Best known for cheap and good noodle soups and BBQ pork; No credit cards accepted.
79 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 423-0838 |
King Fung Garden - Best known for its Peking Duck; No credit cards accepted.
74 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 357-5262 |
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Recommendations from Joanne Chang, owner of Flour Bakery + Cafe and Myers + Chang Restaurant. |
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Joanne Chang’s Asian Grocery Stores Recommendations
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C Mart - Best known for fresh produce and noodles
692 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 988-8118 |
Super 88 – Best known for its wide
variety of Asian food products and produce
73-79 Essex Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 423-3749
50 Herald Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 423-1688 |
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Joanne Chang’s Asian Restaurants Recommendations
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House of Siam - Best known for its delicious appetizers and Thai food
542 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-1755 |
Taiwan Café - Best known for authentic Taiwanese food
34 Oxford Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 426-8181 |
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New Asian Cuisine’s Recommendations
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Reliable Meat Market – Best known for Korean and Japanese ingredients
45 Union Square
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9620 |
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Asian Restaurants
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Blue Ginger – Best known for its innovative East-West cuisine
583 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 283-5790
Flour Bakery + Cafe – Best known for desserts
1595 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-4300 |
The Elephant Walk – Best known for Cambodian dishes
900 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 247-1500
2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 492-6900
663 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 899-2244 |
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