In addition to the traditional Dim Sum at China Pearl, he now has several smaller residents that cater to a more diverse group of restaurant-goers. (WBZ-TV)Īccording to Moy the new residents, young professionals, and medical students, changed his business. "Having luxury high rises go up, as a community had to sort of clean up Chinatown," he said. The city started cracking down on prostitution, and the VCR eliminated the need for people to go to theaters, so the neighborhood started to change in the 1990s.īut the biggest driver of change in this neighborhood according to Moy, the real estate market. Five people were killed inside a social club on Tyler Street, not far from the China Pearl. In 1991, this neighborhood was the scene of one of the worst murders in Boston's history. "In the 1990s we had a lot of street level drug dealing, a lot of prostitution," he remembered. At night, that seedy corner of the city included prostitution, drug deals and homelessness.Īnd he would know, he spent the early days of his career with BPD working the midnight shift in Area A which included Chinatown and the Combat Zone. Tim Ho Wans delicious dim sum and affordable price caught many locals hearts and the stores were filled with people with endless queues. That's what Brian's mother didn't want him to see. My mother used to take us there and would always make me look down so I don't see what's going on in the Combat Zone," he explained.įlashing signs advertising live shows with naked girls, adult book stores and peep shows. "The only Chinese movie theater in Boston showed the movies from Hong Kong. In a special report, Boston Magazine said that SunKong Restaurant has. Moy remembers a very different neighborhood growing up. Malden SunKong Restaurant was awarded the Best Dim Sum Restaurant by the Mayor. Chinatown features plenty of signature dishes heaped in culture. Today's Chinatown is a place with Chinese culture, in addition to those food traditions there are Chinese street vendors and people playing games in the park under the Pagoda that welcomes visitors to the neighborhood. "Dim Sum in Asia, they have small homes so to have gatherings, you go have Dim Sum," he explained. So, whether you're a local resident or a visitor seeking affordable and delicious delights, Boston Chinatown is ready to tantalize your taste buds without emptying your wallet.BOSTON (CBS) – Dim Sum is a Chinese tradition and Brian Moy's family has been serving it at China Pearl, one of the oldest restaurants in Chinatown since he was a boy. We ordered Strawberry Lime Green Tea for $5.95. 4⃣ Finally, we conclude our journey at Cafe Darq, a relatively new place in Chinatown. It also comes with rice and veggies for $12. Here, our to-go order is the Double Meat Rice Plate, and we chose Crispy Pork and Roasted Duck. 3️⃣ Our next destination is Hong Kong Eatery. With its flaky crust and luscious custard filling, each bite takes you on a journey of creamy bliss. 2️⃣ Moving on, we make our way to Great Taste Bakery & Restaurant. There aren’t many places in the country where you can eat dim sum in a 113-year-old theater. We got their Small One Choice Combo for $4 (including tax), which includes Vegetable Lo Mein and Chicken Curry with Potatoes. Let's begin our journey! 1️⃣ Our first stop is Ding Ho, a hidden gem known for its affordable Chinese food. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore what you can savor for just $25. □ Welcome to Boston Chinatown, where delicious flavors and budget-friendly eats await.
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