Part of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway project, this small park just outside the Chinatown gates is the perfect place to take a breather or bring your takeout. Read more.
This restaurant's unassuming façade does not do justice to the delicous food you'll find inside. Try the pan-fried little soup dumplings; just make sure you bite off the tops and let the steam out! Read more.
Housed on what's basically an alley, this grocery store offers (among other things) fresh veggies, seafood, and interesting spicy candy. Read more.
A terrific place for authentic Chinese Dim Sum. Your waiter might not speak English, but pointing at what you want from their cart works just fine and doesn't detract from the succulence! Read more.
chicken sandwich with cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon, onions, chili peppers and cilantro to accompany your tapioca treat. Read more.
Winmill Fabrics boasts a huge selection of fabrics, tools, buttons, and patterns -- for whatever project you're working on, they'll have what you need. Read more.
A hands-on approach to dining, Shabu-Zen lets you cook your own food at your table in a piping hot broth. Not sure if you want beef or pork? You can cook up both, with your choice of veggies. Read more.
Pop into Chau Chow City bright and early for some cheap and tasty dim sum. Or stay late into the night (they're open til 3 A.M. on weekdays and 4 A.M. on weekends) for delicous fare anytime. Read more.
The space at Thai Vegan Café is open and accomodating of large groups, and the food isn't so bad either! Inexpensive offerings make this spot a tasty must-have for vegans. Read more.
You can find sweets all over Chinatown, but no one does cakes better than Eldo. Standouts include the pineapple cake, the coconut cream pudding, and the egg tart. Read more.
Silky Way carries books, DVDs, drums, dolls and puppets. But that's not all! Make sure to check out the second floor for an extensive selection of martial arts accessories. Read more.
Tucked away in a basement storefront, this hole-in-the-wall hidden gem offers affordable prices, generous portions, and a variety of mouthwatering dishes. Save room for dessert! Read more.
At Happy Market you'll find fresh seafood at reasonable prices including including crab, shrimp, and lobster as well as a selection of more exotic sea creatures (like turtles and bamboo shellfish). Read more.
Shojo specializes in infusing traditional Chinese cooking with a deliciously modern twist. The restaurant prides itself on its ever-changing menu that features local produce and fresh ingredients. Read more.
From knick-knacks (like Chinese Zodiac figurines) to tech accessories (like animal-shaped iPhone covers) to bamboo plants of all sizes, Chinatown Hit is the perfect place to find a gift. Read more.
This Chinese herb & medicine shop sells centuries-old treatments for almost any ailment imaginable. The cramped storefront is filled with herbal teas, lotions, potions, & traditional healing methods. Read more.
Egg Puffs offers one of the best-kept secret snacks Chinatown has to offer—a warm, custardy, slightly sweet pastry that resembles a bite-size waffle.They’re addicting, and only $2.75 for 30 pieces. Read more.
The only Boston pet store specializing in aquatic creatures, Aqua World features large tanks containing fish of all colors and varieties line the walls in this small store. Read more.
A must-see for any serious student of architecture, the Hayden Building is a reflection of its constantly changing neighborhood. The building is now the site of loft-style apartments. Read more.
Hello Kitty air fresheners, oversized rhinestone phone covers, plush dragons—you find it all in this brightly painted gift shop featuring a seemingly endless array of Asian knick-knacks & tchotchkes. Read more.
