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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Boston Globe and The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen · Kendall Square
The Infatuation's top Kendall Square pick (8.6). Rare Hunanese cuisine with chefs drawn from Michelin-starred Chinese restaurants.
Mountain House · Allston
A staggering Sichuan menu in a stylish room. One of the few transplant restaurants in Boston.
Hei La Moon · Chinatown
Chinatown dim sum anchor. Shrimp dumplings, pork buns, and cheung fun noodles.
Peach Farm · Chinatown
The Infatuation's first-stop pick in Chinatown for consistently delicious food.
Jumbo Seafood 珍寶軒 · Chinatown
The Globe's 2024 dim-sum standout for returning to its original Chinatown location. Fresh hargow and shrimp rolls, plus marinated pig ear.