A lot of our students come from Aisa, and at times it can be difficult for them to find authentic cuisine that they enjoy! Our Asian Cultural Consultant, Nick Tsang, put together a special list of authentic Asian restuarants in the Boston area that you can try out with your visitor! Here are Nick’s top 5 picks:
Shredded Chicken at Asian Garden Restaurant
Asian Garden Restaurant
28 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111
Nick says: “this is a very authentic Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown. They have a wide variety of selections.”
Suggestions: baked rice, salt and chili pepper wings, and the shredded chicken in sesame sauce.
lobster with ginger and scallions from Jade Garden
Jade Garden
18-20 Tyler Street, Boston, MA 02111
Nick says: “another great Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown. Their seafood is really fresh and tasty. During the week their lunch is only $4.30!”
Suggestions: lobster with ginger and scallions, fried beef flat noodles
beef pho noodles at Pho Basil
Pho Basil
117 Massachussets Ave. Ste A, Boston, MA 02115
Nick says: “Pho Basil is a mix of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. They have really good pho noodles and rice plates.”
Suggestions: beef pho noodles, grilled pork chops on rice, tom yum fried rice, panang curry
kimchi tofu soup at Kaju
Kaju Tofu House
57 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Nick says: “Kaju is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in Boston. They are best known for their spicy kimchi tofu soup. Kaju is a must-go if you love spicy foods.”
Suggestions: kimchi tofu soup, Korean barbecued beef short-ribs (Kalbi), grilled marinated beef (bulgogi)
Shio Ramen at Santouka
Santouka
1 Bow Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Nick says: “Santouka is a new Japanese ramen restaurant located in Harvard Square. Their broth isn’t too salty or fatty, and the pork cheek is very tender and tasty.”
Suggestions: shio ramen, miso ramen
According to Nick, you can also find a ton of great restaurants in Porter Square, the Super 88 food court at Allston, different Korean restaurants at Harvard Ave., and Vietnamese and Thai food near the Boston Symphony. e encourage you to try out some of these delicious restaurants and let us know what you think! What’s your favorite Asian restaurant in the Boston area?
