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Ming Seafood Restaurant

3.1 (274 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Dim Sum
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Banquet Cold Appetizers
Leona C.

One of my go to spots in the area for dim sum. The restaurant is super spacious so there usually isn't too long of a wait even when they're busy. My favorite dish is the red rice rolls! They are also great for banquets and parties. Any time I've gone to an event here, the waitstaff is great and the banquet meal is delicious as well!

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Katherine V.

This review for Ming's Seafood Restaurant is honestly long overdue. I've been a regular here since they first opened in Quincy, and they're the reason I officially stopped going to the other spot down the street. It's so much more spacious, the staff is way friendlier, and the food is just as good--if not better. Whether you're coming for a weekend dim sum run or a full authentic Chinese dinner, this place consistently hits. The dim sum staples are an absolute must: the shrimp and celery bean curd roll, rice rolls, shu mai, and harkow are all perfection. And you can't leave without the BBQ pork buns or those decadent lava buns and egg tarts. If you're with a bigger group, their family-style shareables like the house fried rice and stir-fried Chinese broccoli are top-tier pairings. There's plenty of parking (though it definitely fills up during peak hours!), and the vibe is super family-friendly. It's the perfect spot to catch up with friends over an amazing meal. 10/10 neighborhood staple! One star left out purely because sometimes the line is just so out of control. Get here early!

Sea cucumber soup (banquet 2)
Brian W.

Came here twice recently for two different dinner banquets and the seafood was exceptional. And while there were a lot of highlights, there were also some lackluster dishes, so this gets a high 4/5. One thing I did appreciate that I haven't seen at other banquets was that as we ate the food, the staff would sometimes come by and transfer the food to smaller plates to keep the table a little bit neater rather than trying to stack everything on top of each other. Some of the food highlights: Cold platters: Both of these were pretty good, though I didn't care for the fatty pork slices in each. The pork belly was really crispy which was nice, but because it was cold the fat was a little chalky. The beef, slices were great and well flavored, the shrimp was astounding with a sweet glaze on it, the cuttlefish was the perfect amount of soft and chewy, and the pickled veggies/jellyfish had a great acidic and sesame balance. I preferred this dish at the 2nd banquet, but both were great. Shrimp and Scallop: This is my favorite of all of the dishes. The seafood was really fresh and sweet, but the sauce was to die for. It had a great balance of ginger and scallion, and the seafood juices + sauce was absorbed into the snap peas that the veggies tasted like lobster. I've never had this flavor sensation before with veggies - 10/10 would order every time. Abalone and mushrooms: This wasn't bad but it was canned abalone. The mushrooms were probably the star here. Sea cucumber soup: This didn't have a ton of taste unfortunately. Lobster: Very typical - nothing too special but nothing terrible here. The shells were cracked well to avoid too much manual labor. Fried chicken and boiled chicken: Both of these were pretty tough and chewy, but the fried chicken was a bit better. Still, it was a little dry. Steak: Both of these were great and even though one of them was a little well done, it still somehow was very soft and tender. Fish: The steamed fish was great, but the fried fish lacked...everything really. It didn't really have much meat on it at all - it felt like the fish had been saved for another dish and the dish we were served was crispy bones and skin. The steamed fish was nice and flavorful though, and all of the meat seemed to be on the fish. Fried rice: Tasted very strongly of dried scallop if you like that - I didn't particularly enjoy it though. Long life noodles: There were no mushrooms in here so it lacked that shitake flavor, but still a solid plain noodle dish. Scallion pancakes: VERY crispy and delicious, but hardly any scallions. Still, a very very good version of this dish due to how crunchy it was! All in all, there were some highs and lows, but most of the seafood itself was great. I could definitely see choosing all of the highs leading to a 5/5 meal though! I'd love to come back for dim sum as well!

Madeleine A.

Came here on a Tuesday early lunch time and we were the only non chinese people in the restaurant so we already knew it was going to be good. The place wasn't too filled but there was a lot of families & couples there enjoying on the weekday. The menu was vast & as you can see we over ordered for our party of 5. The food was fresh, well balanced flavors, & served quickly. The service was what really made this 5 stars, our server was friendly and loved making jokes with my dad. He let my dad go see the fish tanks in the back to point out what he wanted. The staff tried to teach him to use chopsticks since everyone's english levels were different to try and communicate. My dad ended up using his hands lol. Even though this was probably going to be a one time visit to Boston the server joked with us that when we come back to come to Ming instead of Boston Chinatown and my dad better know how to use chopsticks!

Steamed spareribs in black bean sauce
Mary K.

More like 3.5. Our usual is China Pearl as we enjoy the rolling carts but they're closed for renovations so we made our way to Ming. Apparently everyone and their mother had the same idea - the place was jam packed and we were told it'd be a 25 mins wait. We were seated right about the 25 mins mark! The place is a bit outdated with the decor but we're here for the food... We sat, ordered and ate! Some things we enjoyed, some things we wouldn't order again. My faves were the wings and chicken feet. My sister enjoyed the shrimp rolls and shrimp/chive dumplings. Soup dumplings and shui mai were a bit disappointing. The service was as good as it could've been for as busy as it was but the food came out hot and fast and came in waves of how the food was prepared - steamed items first, then fried, etc....I can imagine that they must make a lot of this in bulk to promptly serve the masses. Individual pots of hot tea at $1/$1.50 pp. All in all, not terrible and I would return but now know what not to order. There is a lot for parking but man it was so busy it took me 10 mins to find a spot!

Steven W.

Been here for a big family dinner gathering and it wasn't too bad or busy on a Thursday night. Came here for Sunday dim sum and it was packed but the wait moved relatively quick and highlights included the crispy bbq baked pork buns, those were dangerously delicious. Other dim sums lacked flavor while others were mediocre. Plenty of parking and great decor with large natural light windows

Best chicken chow fun ever. Don't missed out.

The beef chow fun it's way under grade, very disappointed from before, service needs improvements, others dim sum dishes ok,

Lobster, Spring Rolls, seafood soup, shrimp noodles,  beef tenderloin
William W.

This is a solid chinese restaurant. Is it the best? nope but for Boston its pretty good. Its big and clean, service is excellent, and the food is consistent. If you come for dim sum, get here early cause it gets crowded and you will have to wait. For dinner it has great selection and fresh seafood.

Shirai, shrimp dumplings, Pork Short Ribs in Black Pepper Sauce Plate, with rice noodles.
Norm C.

Got there early Father's Day. It was packed and got there just at open as they were seating patrons. Quality dim sum. Solid staples. They have some nice twists on classic favorites and nice additions. We got this delicious lychee looking dish. Turned out to be shrimp and cheese filled. As we left, there was still a big crowd at the door waiting to be seated. Definitely seating further away from the front door makes the experience much more pleasant.

Sonya F.

Came here for their dimsum on a Sunday and it looks like they are super popular because it took us 1.5 hours to get a table! After getting seated however, the food came fast right after we ordered it and it was all soooo good! I especially enjoyed the marinated tripe, chicken feet, and all the buns we tried. They have a great dimsum selection and are very prompt with delivering food, which made our experience here pretty good. Since they are always full, it can be hard to get ahold of someone for help, but they are always circling around so they'll see you at some point. I loved all the food we had here and would love to come back on a less busy day!

Richard P.

Overall: I was recommended this place as one of the better dim sum places if not the best in Boston. I leave with a lackluster experience in food quality from a very fancy (by Chinese dim sum standards) establishment. Food: Har Gow rice wrapper was very grainy typical of pre frozen. The rice rolls with Chinese donut did not even have the right sauce to go with them. The radish/turnip cakes had no texture. The bok choy had a bit of a bitter taste to them. The beef intestines were a bit chewy but actually pretty good. Lastly, the custard filled buns (minion shape) tasted surprisingly not bad. But the bun itself was similar to pre frozen kinds. Ambience/Service/Decor: I will say the redeeming factor of the service being quick and always available was nice. The fact that it's also quite clean and a very large space helps as well.

Watch your knees! Their tables are a disaster.
HeyYou W.

6/10. Some of the dim sum was cold and bland. Once again the staff asked if we tipped. SMH. Also witnessed the hostess argue loudly with a man waiting in line. These people don't know how to conduct business. Why is this place even busy ? Awful food and worse service. Siu Mai- bland. how do you mess up siu mai ? Fried milk - room temp, not piping hot. Jai Leurng- very good, the single best dish we got. crunchy and the rice roll was how it should be. Radish cubes in XO sauce - okay. not impressed, served hot Spring rolls- served piping hot , very good Steamed pork bao- very little filling, not sweet enough, but the bao was fluffy. Beef rice roll- okay.

Couldn't finish this because of how salty and oily it was

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This is very good dim sum. Reasonably priced, good taste and good portions. Nice restaurant

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Service was quick and all the food was good. Even on Mother's Day it was super busy but the staff was on it and attentive. Mad good today

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Great service staff always there to help. Huge place but you are never forgotten. Clean

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Winsor Dim Sum House & Bar

3.7(403 reviews)
0.5 mi
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4.5/5 (but 5/5 if you don't mind noise)…read more This is our go to for good dim sum, and it's served all day which is good! We've been here before on more quiet evenings but since it was the weekend it was noisier than usual. The quality of the food is great and keeps us coming back for more. Our favorite is the Pork and Shrimp Sui Mai. All the portions for entrees are a good size (for two people). For dumplings they are 4 pieces. The price is good for the amount you get. Here's what we got and our ratings: Pan-fried fish cake w thai sauce 7/10 Sesame chicken 7.5/10 Medium white rice (great portion for two, left with extra) 10/10 Shrimp dumpling 8/10 Shrimp and pork sui mai 8.5 Service: 8.5/10 - The woman at the front greeting us was very friendly and smiling. We would've liked the same energy coming waiters but overall it was a good time. The waiters were observant and easy to call over despite it being somewhat busy. They had multiple staff which is nice.

I don't usually leave negative reviews, but our experience last Sunday was the last straw…read more We've been coming here for dim sum for many years because the food has always been excellent. Unfortunately, the service we received during our last visit was unacceptable. After being seated and placing our order, it appeared that our waitress was upset about something, possibly involving the owner or another staff member. Whatever the issue was, it should not have affected customers. When our food arrived, she practically threw the dishes onto our table. The sauces splashed everywhere and even landed on my wife. WTF?? We were shocked by how careless and disrespectful the service was. We are paying customers, not asking for free. We understand that everyone can have a bad day, but this behavior crossed the line. If an employee is unhappy, she should go home. Don't take it out on the customers. Last Sunday will be our final visit. To this place.

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China Pearl

China Pearl

3.2(305 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Giving you all a heads-up to Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5:30. - 8:30 pm!…read more QUINCY ASIAN AMERICAN and PACIFIC ISLANDER , (AAPI),Cultural Community is Hosting, "MAHJONG NIGHT" - Building Community Game Night, at this Magnificent CHINA PEARL RESTAURANT. This iconic Restaurant has been serving the community for over 30 years in Quincy and has a reputation for many of its finest Asian cuisines! This newly renovated building has a large area for parking, for its several hundred seating capacity! Crystal Chandeliers and Spacious seating. It is designed with large round tables with cloth tablecloths and a huge glass lazy Susan to accommodate multiple platters of food that can easily turn to each guest! The Staff is Professionally Trained to give you the Best Service for your dining experience! CHINA PEARL has a sister restaurant in Boston that has been opened for over 39 Years and has a reputation to serve all, especially the Asian Community now in both Cities in Massachusetts! So, with the First MAHJONG EVENT, being held here, with Several already Registered to attend it should be a very fun time and a tasty time for all the attendees! Not sure how to play? Not a problem! We have the Best Teachers to guide you! Come in Register and be prepared to sit at one of the many tables set up with MAHJONG TILES! Make friends or make new friends! SEE POSTER Come and be a part of this Event and Future Events!

Food: dim sum. Har gao, lobo gao, lotus leaf rice, pai gu, shrimp and chives dumpling (was awful,…read morepossibly spoiled - did not even eat it after one bite.) Was hopeful for a good dim sum place in Quincy. Unfortunately, this was not it. Service: the dim sum is on carts so you can see and pick what you want. Ambiance: huge space with chandeliers. But the space was so big the voices echoed and it was extremely loud and difficult to hold a conversation. Won't be back.

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East Ocean Restaurant

4.1(117 reviews)
0.2 mi
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My friends and I were in Quincy and decided to stop by here for lunch - what a great move! If…read moreyou're in the mood for some dim sum, this is the spot. They've got tons of options and everything we ordered was very solid. We definitely went more of the carbs route, but you can deviate as well. Nothing of major note in terms of service or atmosphere. It's not the most upscale of restaurants, but it does the trick. I'd happily return, especially for some steamed buns!

Believe it or not, our Latino Uber driver told us about Quincy, MA on D2 of our first Boston trip a…read morefew weeks ago. He said that it's a predominantly Chinese community. So ofc I had to look it up and find a good dim sum place. I had low expectations going in. We called just to make sure they were open as we realize businesses in MA don't pick up their phones. Not only did someone answer but agreed to save a table for us during prime dim sum hours. (Excuse me...what?). Something is learned in MA is always factor in traffic, no matter what Google Maps says. It's nothing fancy when you walk in. You can tell a lot of locals hang up and meet up with friends here. Ah Wah welcomed us in, being seated immediately to the table along the wall, near the storage. The order sheet with pictures was given and immediately checked off our staple items. -Siu Mai This was DD's favorite of all time and she is the Siu Mai monger in our fam. I trust her opinion. Well balanced filling, nicely steamed. Not overly fatty or seafoody IYKYK -Baked BBQ bun Tradional baked bun. Slightly crunchy top (not the pineapple crust). I could have eaten a whole plate by myself had I not had to save room for other dishes -Har Gow (being that we're in a fresh seafood state) -Steamed Beef ball - it was steamed on a bed of greens vs dried tofu skin. Omg! It's been ages since I've had it this way -Sesame Roll The egg tarts were sold out and this was our consolation prize but OMG, I might have cried at the first bite. Yes. It was that good. Freshly steamed and them rolled bc it came out in the beginning and still hot on the inside -Tofu pudding -Rice Roll (Beef) -Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Gai) - "Ha moon choy mai" (kinda looks like Filipino pancit) A wok fried vermicelli dish I haven't had in over 30 years was requested and didn't think they'd make it. But...they DID. The owner said the chef was from HKG and could make anything I wanted . The flavors were so nostalgic. Not only did the owner and manager stop by to chat, but the customers sitting next to us joined in. Everyone was so nice and welcoming like the other Bostonians we encountered on our trip. Ngl, I considered moving here just for the food and atmosphere. Probably one of the best dim sums I've had in the States and probably in HKG. Everything was steamed to perfection. It's been weeks and I am still thinking about my meal here, wondering when I can fly back to Boston again. Hopefully sooner than later. Definitely be back be for another trip with my parents, esp after we raved about this place here Overall, 4.5

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Big Fun Cafe

4.2(165 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Big Fun Cafe has quietly secured its spot as my go-to neighborhood gem, mainly because their rice…read morenoodle rolls are completely unmatched in the area. Thin, chewy, and cooked to perfection, they hit that exact balance of simple ingredients and flawless execution. The sweet soy sauce ties everything together, making every bite ridiculously easy to devour. My usual rotation includes the classic plain roll, the shrimp roll, and the golden roll with cha siu, where an egg is scrambled directly into the rice noodle sheet. If you are looking for something heartier, their clay pot rice is solid, though it is strictly an dine-in dish--it loses its best texture if you try to take it to go. The service is fast, friendly, and delightfully efficient. The quick-moving aunties running the floor are total pros who come to work and clear tables with impressive speed, so it is best to just stay out of their way and let them do their thing. Despite how fast-paced the restaurant is, the attention to detail is remarkable; after years of regular visits, I have yet to experience a single messed-up order. Inside, the space is simple, functional, and spotlessly clean. It is designed like a traditional Chinese eat-in spot where the primary goal is turning tables quickly, but you never feel neglected. All the essential condiments and utensils are right where you need them, the tables are never sticky, and the overall setup makes it easy to pop in, enjoy a top-tier meal, and be on your way.

A friend recommended this place, and based on my experience (see above), I was skeptical, but after…read moretrying it, I discovered that their signature claypot rice was actually the worst thing they had... House Chicken 秘制沙薑雞: The chicken was tender and juicy, with a perfect balance of lean and fat. The ginger sauce was incredibly authentic; you could easily eat two extra bowls of rice just by mixing it with the sauce. Beef Brisket w. Radish in Claypot 蘿蔔牛腩煲: The parts of the meat not submerged in the broth were a little dry, but overall it was still very aromatic! Yang Chow Fried Rice 揚州炒飯: This dish had absolutely nothing to do with Yangzhou fried rice, but that didn't detract from its deliciousness. The rice grains were distinct, light but not bland. Wok Tossed Beef Chow Fun 乾炒牛河: A bit of a disappointment. The rice noodles were too soft, making them greasy, and the wok hei (wok aroma) wasn't strong enough.

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Yellow eel clay pot rice

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Fairy Cafe

Fairy Cafe

4.3(343 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Whenever I give my kids the choice for dinner out. They ask for Fairy Cafe. We have been going…read morethere for meals since the kids were babies. The owner is so friendly and kind to them. And her impact was proven while we were there last night because some kids asked their parents to come in as they were walking by just to say hello to her. Every time I come, she recalls exactly how I like my hot pot sauce and which unique beverage each of our family member will likely order. Fairy is an intimate setting. Not too loud. There's a strong following from the neighborhood. Their AYCE hot pot offering is reasonable in price and choices up against all the other hotpot choices in Quincy. Their ala carte menu is just as satisfying. We also enjoy a frozen smoothy to go with dinner. My favorite is banana avocado or red bean. There are ample free apps that come with AYCE hotpot. My favorites are fried oysters and coconut shrimp. From there is ordering from a huge variety of meats, vegetables, and other hot pot fixings. Love their hand made dragon fruit shrimp paste and giant clams. But for my family, it is really always all about the choice beef - fat cow. I never leave hungry. There's nothing like the taste of the unique broth resulting in all of the foods you cook in the hotpot. I love to enjoy a bowl of the broth at the end of the meal. The kids enjoy the included ice cream.

Growing up in Quincy, this has been my go to spot since middle school. The menu has expanded quite…read morea bit since its opening but my favorite and go to is still their Tom Yum noodle soup. Though not a Thai restaurant, their Tom Yum noodle soup is just the best. They let you choose the type of noodle you want which is really nice if you want to customize and have a preference for noodles. Other favorites I recommend from the menu are the fried oysters and the green tea smoothie. Wish I could recommend more since it's such a big menu but I keep sticking to the same things so I can't personally speak to them. Others have tried the rice dishes etc and liked them a lot as well so I really don't think you can go wrong.

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Fairy Cafe - Staff are always so lovely towards the little ones!

Staff are always so lovely towards the little ones!

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East Chinatown Restaurant - Seafood tofu

East Chinatown Restaurant

3.1(105 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Came here for dinner upon friend's recommendation. We liked almost everything. Appreciate the clean…read moreflavors, wok hei, and honest business practices. We got fried milk for fun because it's not commonly available at many Cantonese restaurants especially without preordering. It was more of a fun dish to eat. It tasted a bit like coconut pudding lol. The skin was a bit thick but at least it wasn't too oily. Also it was a huge size for the price $13.85. We asked for an off menu soup. We wanted something with tofu and veggies and meat. It wasn't available on the menu but they were able to put an order for it via their ipad. It came out great, comforting and full of natural sweetness. We saw almost every table ordering their lobster deal - two for $30.85. They said how it's the smaller type and they offer larger sizes which are priced by pound. We decided to get the larger ones for the sake of having more meat to eat. When it came out, it was smaller than expected but we didn't say much. Later on, the boss came proactively came up to us telling us that they changed our bill to charge us the deal price because the "large" lobster ran small. Garlic sauteed surf clam was the table favorite. The garlic sauce (note not goopy or watery) was soooo good, full of umami with both fresh and fried garlic. It actually tasted so good we didn't want to finish it so we can take it home for another meal. Clams with black bean sauce was alright. Their black bean sauce isn't exciting, so we might not get it next time. Deep fried ribs with garlic wasn't as good. Maybe they're just better at cooking seafood. The garlic doesn't taste as good as the surf clam one either.

Horrible customer service and mid food. Few months ago, we…read morecame for Lunar NY celebration and booked a reservation ahead. Family called again prior to double check reservation, and they confirmed. We waited over half an hour for a table, just for them to give it to another family with no reservation that just came in. They said we have to wait for the next table which we have no idea how long it will be. Very frustrating they would do this on a holiday evening. Most Chinese restaurants are booked out on a big holiday. We had to scramble to find a new place. The food is inconsistent. Sometimes its amazing, sometimes its bad. Depends on the chef working. We are no longer a customer.

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East Chinatown Restaurant - White eel claypot w/ garlic-- must request but HIGHLY RECOMMEND! So flavorful

White eel claypot w/ garlic-- must request but HIGHLY RECOMMEND! So flavorful

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Winsor Dim Sum Café - Shrimp Dumplings in the far shot.

Winsor Dim Sum Café

3.5(1.3k reviews)
5.8 mi•Chinatown
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When we travel, we seek dim sum. Why? It's just our thing. So once our plane touched down in…read moreBoston, we went straight to Chinatown. This place has it all in a great Chinese restaurant: traditional dim sum dishes done well, a little grit, staff who get the job done but aren't the friendliest. The food was excellent. For that reason alone, I'd go back.

Winsor Dim Sum Café is the restaurant with the yellow sign and yellow awning. It is on a split…read morelevel, and so you have take a few stairs up to get to the restaurant. Looking for something to eat after landing at BOS airport, my husband and I decided to explore Chinatown. Figured we could do some dim sum for a late breakfast, early lunch (the time was a little after 10:35 am). Found this of one of a few places to have dim sum, we decided to come here since we weren't too far from it on foot. When we walked in, I let the employee know that we are a party of 2. Because this is a smaller restaurant, we were sat at a large round communal table. I am definite not a fan of this style of seating but it's fine (although we had walked passed another dim sum restaurant that was fancier that did not have tables like that and saw that 2 people were just sat at a table by themselves and wished we had gone to that restaurant instead. But didn't see this restaurant until after we had already had our meal). After looking over the menu, we ended up getting: Chicken Feet, $6.99 prior to tax- My husband got this for himself. I am not a big fan of chicken feet and only eat maybe 1 at most. But I wasn't really in the mood to eat it. But he enjoyed it. Choy Shum, $11.95 prior to tax- I love to have vegetables at every meal, when possible. So we ordered these vegetables, which were nice and tender and they were nice. I do like that the oyster sauce wasn't as heavily drizzled on top, which was nice. Shrimp Rice Noodle, $6.99 prior to tax- This came in an order of 3. These were good but standard. Pork Siu Mai, $6.99 prior to tax- I thought these tasted okay, just a little oily. Tea, $1.25 per person- You are charged this fee per person, regardless if you drink tea or not. --------------------------------- (Total= $37.90 after tax, prior to tip) Please note that to order, you just mark what items you want on a paper menu and then the food items will be brought out to you. This is supposed to be the fresher way of food items, since the idea is that it is made to order instead of staying inside a cart that may end up getting dry as it gets pushed around the restaurant. This place supposedly takes credit card, as there was a visa logo sticker in their entrance window. But when asked the employee who gave us the bill if they take credit card, she told us that cash is preferred (which is funny because this one Caucasian family sitting at our table looked a little freaked out because I think they were planning on paying with credit card). My husband ended up paying with two twenty dollar bills. The employee was just standing right next to my husband and asked if we need change. My husband said no (my husband was planning on leaving additional tip on the table before leaving). She then pointed to the bottom of the bill of the suggested tip and seemed rather pushy and insistent that we leave a tip (well a higher tip). So my husband (although feeling awkward), pulled out a few more dollars and gave it to her. She seemed satisfied and then walked away. I have never gone to any dim sum restaurant where tip was pushed upon and that a server would be so pushy and aggressive about it. I have also read from a few other Yelp members that have also experienced the same thing on their dining experience. It is a good thing I don't live in Boston because I would never come back to this restaurant if I did.

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