Food

May 7, 2021 0

Food for Thought: Noah’s Kitchen is a delightful find in Brookline Village for Sichuan Cuisine

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Noah’s Kitchen 18 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02445 (617) 383-5848 M-F 11:30-9pm Sa-Sun-12-9pm Takeout and delivery/ Limited indoor dining and RSVP Noah’s Kitchen, with an emphasis on homey, Chinese, mainly Sichuan cuisine, quietly opened last year in the former ChoBee Hoy Realty space in Brookline Village. The restaurant has a mix of East meets West modern and simple décor. Their use of thoughtful touches is seen from their table setting to their use of a traditional metal teapot and […]

Aeroporto is part of Chifa cuisine restaurant dish Peruvian Chinese fusion

April 16, 2021 0

Peruvian Taste & Chifa: Peruvian/Chinese fusion

by Richard Auffrey

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Have you ever tasted Chifa cuisine? In the Greater Boston region, there’s about ten Peruvian restaurants, many with a couple Chifa dishes on their menus, usually Lomo Saltado and Arroz Chaufa. However, Peruvian Taste Restaurant, located in Charlestown and having opened in September 2020, has the most extensive Chifa menu of all, with easily over a dozen dishes available. But what’s Chifa? Around the 1850s, many Cantonese Chinese left China for the U.S. while others traveled to Peru, commonly working on sugar and […]

April 2, 2021 0

Soall Viet Kitchen: a bright & tasty spot in Beverly

by Richard Auffrey

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Beverly continues to become a compelling culinary destination, and one of my new favorite spots is Soall Viet Kitchen, a Vietnamese restaurant which opened in October 2020. This is actually their second location, the first being the Soall Bistro in Marblehead, which opened in March 2012. The owners are Sa Nguyen and Mia Lunt, close friends who desired to offer authentic Vietnamese cuisine, to highlight the culinary delights of their homeland. The name Soall is actually a combination of Sa’s mother’s name, Soa, and the first letters […]

wok charred beef tenderloin and wok tossed lobster at red8

April 2, 2021 0

Red8 introduces seafood on new spring menu

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Last time Sampan spoke to executive chef Richard Chen at Red8, he shared with us his story and his vision towards food. This time, Chef Chen invited me to Red8 to try some of his new creations, available in their Spring menu. In our last conversation, Chen mentioned that he prefers to incorporate ingredients based on their seasonal availability. In addition, he noticed that here in Boston, “people love seafood,” and mentioned that he was excited to bring in […]

Dim sum Chinese dumplings sold at blob joint restaurants

March 5, 2021 0

Blob Joints: a history of dim sum in the U.S.

by Richard Auffrey

The delights of dim sum! Numerous trolley carts of bamboo steamers with bao, dumplings, and other dishes are pushed around the room, and you simply point at the dishes you want. Sometimes you order off a menu, selecting from a long list of intriguing choices. You might have your own favorite dim sum spot in Chinatown, or maybe elsewhere. When did dim sum first come to the U.S.? What was the first dim sum restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown? Its origins […]

February 19, 2021 0

Douzo owner Jack Huang on persevering through the pandemic

by Carey Lin

Boston Chinatown restaurants are some of the worst-hit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several places have closed down without knowing if they will reopen again. What many businesses had thought would be a temporary closure a year ago still remains today. Douzo Sushi Owner Jack Huang said, “Asian restaurants actually took a big hit. In general, the hospitality industry has been destroyed.” Despite that, Huang’s business has persevered, and he shared in an interview with Sampan how they managed to […]

China Pearl resturant in Chinatown will face challenges

February 5, 2021 0

Restaurants foresee business challenges for Chinese New Year

by Shira Laucharoen

Restaurants in Chinatown and beyond anticipate that this year’s Chinese New Year will be different from past celebrations. While business owners said they believe people will still find ways to keep the spirit alive, many spaces whose banquets bring in a significant amount of revenue will be cutting back on the festivities. The holiday will mostly be honored at home, owners said. “We haven’t been prepping in the sense that we have in the past, because of COVID and the […]

February 5, 2021 0

‘East meets West’: Red 8 executive chef Richard Chen’s vision and pride

by Carey Lin

“They think Chinese restaurants are supposed to be cheap,” said chef Richard Chen. “[It can be] even cheaper than McDonalds. And you get a nutritious meal that takes a lot of time and effort to prepare, and you get a whole entree coming out. I mean, I’d rather eat that everyday than McDonalds. But the point is, they think the price should be very cheap and low.” This is the impression Americans have about “Chinese food.” Alum of the Culinary […]

February 5, 2021 0

Boston’s first Kaisen don restaurant: TORA Japanese restaurant review

by Anna Ing

Tora Japanese Restaurant in Chinatown is Boston’s first Kaisen don restaurant. Four years ago, Tora (Japanese for tiger) was opened by owners Kenix Wong and Patrick Zhong after three years of research around Japan and training in Hong Kong. The restaurant space is simply decorated in hues of grey, white and black with minimal decor. COVID protocols were strictly adhered to with hand sanitizers, spaced out tables to provide a safe dining experience. Kaisen don means seafood on rice, unlike […]

Jacqueline Church is the owner of Boston Chinatown Tours and a freelance writer

February 5, 2021 0

“Lucky at Home”: Lunar New Year 2021

by Jacqueline Church

Lunar New Year is typically a time for huge family banquets. Restaurants would see multi-generational tables, lai see or hong bao passed to children, auspicious foods ordered, and lots of laughter. Lots of food. Like so many other aspects of life during this pandemic, we’re planning more isolated, home-based events. Here are 8 great ideas for making your Lunar New Year as festive and delicious as possible, while staying safe at home. Order takeaway from your favorite spots. All or […]

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