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. It’s a food-packed neighborhood to explore, but start with these 15 excellent options. — Additional reporting by Terrence Doyle and Erika Adams
What’s changed in this update: We added casual Japanese spot Irashai Sushi and, for now, removed Happy Lamb Hot Pot (although check out other hot pot recommendations later on in this guide), as well as Friendship BBQ Boston (which closed in the neighborhood, but its Allston location remains open).
