Great Finds in Boston’s Chinatown

The Entrance to Boston’s Chinatown.

Like many other major cities in the United States, Boston has a bustling Chinatown neighborhood filled with amazing eats, cool drinks and plenty to see and do.

What to Eat, See and Do in Boston’s Chinatown

See

Every great Chinatown needs a fine โ€œpaifangโ€ (traditional gate) and the handsome Boston portal is a favorite destination for selfie seekers. In the 2016 โ€œGhostbustersโ€ reboot, Boston not only doubled for New York butย Kaze Shabu Shabuย restaurant also disguised itself as Zhuโ€™s Authentic Hong Kong Foodโ€”movie buffs will get a kick out of the location.

Boston's Chinatown Gate |
Boston’s Chinatown Gate (Courtesy Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Eat

Ruckusย takes the house-made noodle to a new fast-casual level andย Montien Thai Restaurantย has loads of animal-free flavor.

On a warm day, try a refreshing “Black Sugar Boba” beverage at Tiger Sugar. PhแปŸ Pasteur offers Pan-Asian cuisine alongside Vietnamese classics like pho and numerous vegetarian specialties.

Boba Drinks at Tiger Sugar |
Boba Drinks at Tiger Sugar

Drink

While there is certainly plenty of Chinese food to be eaten, these fun Chinatown restaurants offer other culinary delights too. Shojoย has the best selection of Japanese booze anywhere in Boston. Fans of both the bean and the grape will loveย Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar, while the bar at the hot pot jointย The Qย is a great place to meet and snack before exploring further with friends. Station Bistro & KTV is ideal for late nights out with sake and karaoke.

Karaoke Mic |
Karaoke Mic (ยฉKane Reinhold)