#Chinatown dim sum boston ma skin

The couple next to me were chewing on Chicken feet and slurping congee. I started with the Char Siu Bao, (fluffy steam buns with pork) and Har Gow (shrimp dumplings wrapped by chewy, translucent skin). But even going solo, the portions are small enough that you can consume lots of dishes before you’re ready to take on your final round of dessert - normally an egg-filled custard that’s both crispy and sweet, washed down generously with miniature cups of boiling hot tea.

Cheung fun (steamed sheets of filled rice noodles served with sweet soy), steamed pork ribs, chicken feet, tripe, congee with preserved egg, you name it. It’s better if you’re dining with others so you can order a wide variety and find something you like.

#Chinatown dim sum boston ma skin

If you don’t like the fluffy steam buns (char siu bao) or the chewy, translucent skin in the shrimp dumpling (har gow), there’s no shame in leaving food untouched. The prices of each dish is so reasonable, you can usually afford to order everything that catches the eye. If you’re indecisive like me, you’ve come to the right place. Usually there’s a long wait, but today my timing was fortuitous and I was able to secure a seat right away next to an Asian American couple with two young children. The establishment appeared modest from the outside but once inside the atmosphere transformed into a packed eatery with communal tables packed with multi-generational families.

There are several high-profile dim sum eateries in Boston, and Windsor Dim Sum Cafe is one of my favorite.