An Authentic Meal in Boston’s Chinatown

Boston’s Chinatown is a hub of the cultural — and culinary — life of Boston’s Asian and Asian American population. Situated downtown, adjacent to the South End, Theater District, Financial District, and Downtown Crossing neighborhoods, and near a host of destinations for shopping, this diverse and rapidly changing area is only minutes from the Boston condos at 100 Shawmut. It is considered by many to be the city’s finest neighborhood for food. This is certainly a huge perk for residents, especially for food lovers eager to explore the city’s latest, hottest restaurants, or revisit tried-and-true neighborhood stalwarts. For a meal, or a quick afternoon snack during a weekend shopping excursion, there’s a restaurant for every occasion beyond the fu lions guarding the picturesque Chinatown Gate.

No occasion has ever been made worse by the addition of some fried, steamed, or boiled dumplings. Gourmet Dumpling House is known for its steaming hot, soul-nourishing pork soup dumplings, but any of the dumplings here will likely hit the spot. They are fantastic as a quick between-meal snack or as an appetizer course for a more adventurous offering of spicy pork ears or the ox tongue and tripe with chili sauce.

Going out for a sumptuous dim sum meal is a perfect weekend activity — it’s also a great way to sample some of the best offerings in Chinatown. Taiwan Café is known for its dim sum experience, but its extensive menu includes a host of must-tries, from braised duck to Sichuan-style white fish and everything in between.

Chinatown is also home to several of the city’s best gastropubs, including the sleek Shojo. With its industrial-chic vibe and walls decked out with brightly hued murals, Shojo is a popular neighborhood haunt with a small plates menu influenced by Asian street food — try the bulgogi beef bao accompanied by the sesame charred greens with fried shallots. Meals can be paired with the shop’s cocktail offerings, like the playfully named Yakuza Old Fashioned, or something from their selection of sake and spirits.

Finally, nothing beats a steaming bowl of pho on a cold winter’s night or a refreshing plate of bun (a salad of meat and vegetables with vermicelli) at a hot summer picnic. The award-winning Pho Pasteur has been serving up Vietnamese cuisine in the Boston area for more than three decades. This foodie destination has been popular with diners and food critics alike for its delectable cuts of meat, fresh vegetables, and the aromatic broth that completes its pho offerings.

With all of these options at their disposal, 100 Shawmut residents have an endless selection of Chinatown restaurants to discover just moments from home. To learn more about this South End residence, and its nearby dining scene, reach out to the sales team.