Chinatown

With a history of over 130 years, Boston's Chinatown is one of the oldest residential Chinatowns in the nation. The demise of the Chinatowns in Providence and Portland left Boston's Chinatown as the last ethnic Chinese enclave in New England, and it had an abundance of Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants. Explore the lively streets and grab some tasty dumplings.


Sightseeing


Where to Eat

Breakfast

Ho Yuen Bakery
bakery offering a wide selection of Chinese baked goods

APM Coffee
a local hole-in-the-wall coffee place with great avocado toast

Lunch & Dinner

Shabu Zen
delicious hot pot with good sake in a cozy setting

Shojo
modern Asian cuisine surrounded by elaborate murals

Crave Chinatown
no frills Korean diner, try the fried chicken

Dumpling King
a hole-in-the-wall place for delicious to-go fried dumplings

Dumpling Cafe
sit down café with some of the best dumplings in town

Dessert & Snacks

Sweet Waffles + Boba
Belgian liege waffle pops and fun refreshing drinks

Bao Bao Bakery & Cafe
bakery with tasty Chinese sweets

Drinks

The Tam
Popular dive bar with locals for cheap drinks and arcade games


Bathrooms

Boston Public Library - Chinatown
public library located on Boylston Street

South Station
multiple public restrooms are available inside the South Station MBTA / subway / bus terminal