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    Ming Seafood Restaurant

    3.1 (274 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Dim Sum
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Banquet Cold Appetizers
    Leona C.

    One of my go to spots in the area for dim sum. The restaurant is super spacious so there usually isn't too long of a wait even when they're busy. My favorite dish is the red rice rolls! They are also great for banquets and parties. Any time I've gone to an event here, the waitstaff is great and the banquet meal is delicious as well!

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    Katherine V.

    This review for Ming's Seafood Restaurant is honestly long overdue. I've been a regular here since they first opened in Quincy, and they're the reason I officially stopped going to the other spot down the street. It's so much more spacious, the staff is way friendlier, and the food is just as good--if not better. Whether you're coming for a weekend dim sum run or a full authentic Chinese dinner, this place consistently hits. The dim sum staples are an absolute must: the shrimp and celery bean curd roll, rice rolls, shu mai, and harkow are all perfection. And you can't leave without the BBQ pork buns or those decadent lava buns and egg tarts. If you're with a bigger group, their family-style shareables like the house fried rice and stir-fried Chinese broccoli are top-tier pairings. There's plenty of parking (though it definitely fills up during peak hours!), and the vibe is super family-friendly. It's the perfect spot to catch up with friends over an amazing meal. 10/10 neighborhood staple! One star left out purely because sometimes the line is just so out of control. Get here early!

    Madeleine A.

    Came here on a Tuesday early lunch time and we were the only non chinese people in the restaurant so we already knew it was going to be good. The place wasn't too filled but there was a lot of families & couples there enjoying on the weekday. The menu was vast & as you can see we over ordered for our party of 5. The food was fresh, well balanced flavors, & served quickly. The service was what really made this 5 stars, our server was friendly and loved making jokes with my dad. He let my dad go see the fish tanks in the back to point out what he wanted. The staff tried to teach him to use chopsticks since everyone's english levels were different to try and communicate. My dad ended up using his hands lol. Even though this was probably going to be a one time visit to Boston the server joked with us that when we come back to come to Ming instead of Boston Chinatown and my dad better know how to use chopsticks!

    Best chicken chow fun ever. Don't missed out.

    The beef chow fun it's way under grade, very disappointed from before, service needs improvements, others dim sum dishes ok,

    Sea cucumber soup (banquet 2)
    Brian W.

    Came here twice recently for two different dinner banquets and the seafood was exceptional. And while there were a lot of highlights, there were also some lackluster dishes, so this gets a high 4/5. One thing I did appreciate that I haven't seen at other banquets was that as we ate the food, the staff would sometimes come by and transfer the food to smaller plates to keep the table a little bit neater rather than trying to stack everything on top of each other. Some of the food highlights: Cold platters: Both of these were pretty good, though I didn't care for the fatty pork slices in each. The pork belly was really crispy which was nice, but because it was cold the fat was a little chalky. The beef, slices were great and well flavored, the shrimp was astounding with a sweet glaze on it, the cuttlefish was the perfect amount of soft and chewy, and the pickled veggies/jellyfish had a great acidic and sesame balance. I preferred this dish at the 2nd banquet, but both were great. Shrimp and Scallop: This is my favorite of all of the dishes. The seafood was really fresh and sweet, but the sauce was to die for. It had a great balance of ginger and scallion, and the seafood juices + sauce was absorbed into the snap peas that the veggies tasted like lobster. I've never had this flavor sensation before with veggies - 10/10 would order every time. Abalone and mushrooms: This wasn't bad but it was canned abalone. The mushrooms were probably the star here. Sea cucumber soup: This didn't have a ton of taste unfortunately. Lobster: Very typical - nothing too special but nothing terrible here. The shells were cracked well to avoid too much manual labor. Fried chicken and boiled chicken: Both of these were pretty tough and chewy, but the fried chicken was a bit better. Still, it was a little dry. Steak: Both of these were great and even though one of them was a little well done, it still somehow was very soft and tender. Fish: The steamed fish was great, but the fried fish lacked...everything really. It didn't really have much meat on it at all - it felt like the fish had been saved for another dish and the dish we were served was crispy bones and skin. The steamed fish was nice and flavorful though, and all of the meat seemed to be on the fish. Fried rice: Tasted very strongly of dried scallop if you like that - I didn't particularly enjoy it though. Long life noodles: There were no mushrooms in here so it lacked that shitake flavor, but still a solid plain noodle dish. Scallion pancakes: VERY crispy and delicious, but hardly any scallions. Still, a very very good version of this dish due to how crunchy it was! All in all, there were some highs and lows, but most of the seafood itself was great. I could definitely see choosing all of the highs leading to a 5/5 meal though! I'd love to come back for dim sum as well!

    Steamed spareribs in black bean sauce
    Mary K.

    More like 3.5. Our usual is China Pearl as we enjoy the rolling carts but they're closed for renovations so we made our way to Ming. Apparently everyone and their mother had the same idea - the place was jam packed and we were told it'd be a 25 mins wait. We were seated right about the 25 mins mark! The place is a bit outdated with the decor but we're here for the food... We sat, ordered and ate! Some things we enjoyed, some things we wouldn't order again. My faves were the wings and chicken feet. My sister enjoyed the shrimp rolls and shrimp/chive dumplings. Soup dumplings and shui mai were a bit disappointing. The service was as good as it could've been for as busy as it was but the food came out hot and fast and came in waves of how the food was prepared - steamed items first, then fried, etc....I can imagine that they must make a lot of this in bulk to promptly serve the masses. Individual pots of hot tea at $1/$1.50 pp. All in all, not terrible and I would return but now know what not to order. There is a lot for parking but man it was so busy it took me 10 mins to find a spot!

    Steven W.

    Been here for a big family dinner gathering and it wasn't too bad or busy on a Thursday night. Came here for Sunday dim sum and it was packed but the wait moved relatively quick and highlights included the crispy bbq baked pork buns, those were dangerously delicious. Other dim sums lacked flavor while others were mediocre. Plenty of parking and great decor with large natural light windows

    Lobster, Spring Rolls, seafood soup, shrimp noodles,  beef tenderloin
    William W.

    This is a solid chinese restaurant. Is it the best? nope but for Boston its pretty good. Its big and clean, service is excellent, and the food is consistent. If you come for dim sum, get here early cause it gets crowded and you will have to wait. For dinner it has great selection and fresh seafood.

    Shirai, shrimp dumplings, Pork Short Ribs in Black Pepper Sauce Plate, with rice noodles.
    Norm C.

    Got there early Father's Day. It was packed and got there just at open as they were seating patrons. Quality dim sum. Solid staples. They have some nice twists on classic favorites and nice additions. We got this delicious lychee looking dish. Turned out to be shrimp and cheese filled. As we left, there was still a big crowd at the door waiting to be seated. Definitely seating further away from the front door makes the experience much more pleasant.

    Sonya F.

    Came here for their dimsum on a Sunday and it looks like they are super popular because it took us 1.5 hours to get a table! After getting seated however, the food came fast right after we ordered it and it was all soooo good! I especially enjoyed the marinated tripe, chicken feet, and all the buns we tried. They have a great dimsum selection and are very prompt with delivering food, which made our experience here pretty good. Since they are always full, it can be hard to get ahold of someone for help, but they are always circling around so they'll see you at some point. I loved all the food we had here and would love to come back on a less busy day!

    Richard P.

    Overall: I was recommended this place as one of the better dim sum places if not the best in Boston. I leave with a lackluster experience in food quality from a very fancy (by Chinese dim sum standards) establishment. Food: Har Gow rice wrapper was very grainy typical of pre frozen. The rice rolls with Chinese donut did not even have the right sauce to go with them. The radish/turnip cakes had no texture. The bok choy had a bit of a bitter taste to them. The beef intestines were a bit chewy but actually pretty good. Lastly, the custard filled buns (minion shape) tasted surprisingly not bad. But the bun itself was similar to pre frozen kinds. Ambience/Service/Decor: I will say the redeeming factor of the service being quick and always available was nice. The fact that it's also quite clean and a very large space helps as well.

    Watch your knees! Their tables are a disaster.
    HeyYou W.

    6/10. Some of the dim sum was cold and bland. Once again the staff asked if we tipped. SMH. Also witnessed the hostess argue loudly with a man waiting in line. These people don't know how to conduct business. Why is this place even busy ? Awful food and worse service. Siu Mai- bland. how do you mess up siu mai ? Fried milk - room temp, not piping hot. Jai Leurng- very good, the single best dish we got. crunchy and the rice roll was how it should be. Radish cubes in XO sauce - okay. not impressed, served hot Spring rolls- served piping hot , very good Steamed pork bao- very little filling, not sweet enough, but the bao was fluffy. Beef rice roll- okay.

    Couldn't finish this because of how salty and oily it was

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    Great service staff always there to help. Huge place but you are never forgotten. Clean

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    Service was quick and all the food was good. Even on Mother's Day it was super busy but the staff was on it and attentive. Mad good today

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    This is very good dim sum. Reasonably priced, good taste and good portions. Nice restaurant

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    China Pearl

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    3.2(303 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I can't begin to tell all of you, that the amazing platters of beautifully platted specialty's will…read moreblow your mind away! Each and every platter that was delivered to our table was deliciously designed for maximum taste and texture for each protein and vegetables! The Shrimp with Pineapple was so tasty I could not stop eating it then the next platter arrived and the Lobster was plated like it was painted on canvas, arranged so perfectly and the taste really out shined! The other platters kept coming one after the other and each a marvel of its own ! The Staff could not have worked any faster or harder to satisfy I believe 400 guests! The entertainment was not what you might possibly think but Students of the SIFU MAI DU - WAH LUM KUNG FU & TAI CHI ACADEMY all we're Celebrating 20 year Anniversary with so many Honored Guests participating including the Honorable Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch who participated in the Ritual Painting of the Dragons Eyes, Ears, Mouth! The Grandmaster Bob Rosen was front and center for all of the activities! But these well trained students were so well choreographed that truly was a marvel to see them perform! Inside we dined, and dined to a bountiful meal that made this event at China Pearl a time to remember and to come back over and over for their amazing dishes! If you have not tried China Pearl then it's a date you should put on your calendar ! Congratulations to all the Students and all who participated on stage that made tonight's event special and memorable!

    I'm back in town and notice that china pearl went under renovations. Prob to compete with Ming's…read moreon the other side of town. Dim sum here has def gotten better 5/5 since the last time I came here (years ago). The quality taste better, service has also improved; they have younger staff helping. Makes you enjoy the food and everything was fresh and hot. I enjoyed dim sum here and will return when I'm back in Quincy

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    East Ocean Restaurant

    4.1(116 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    My friends and I were in Quincy and decided to stop by here for lunch - what a great move! If…read moreyou're in the mood for some dim sum, this is the spot. They've got tons of options and everything we ordered was very solid. We definitely went more of the carbs route, but you can deviate as well. Nothing of major note in terms of service or atmosphere. It's not the most upscale of restaurants, but it does the trick. I'd happily return, especially for some steamed buns!

    Believe it or not, our Latino Uber driver told us about Quincy, MA on D2 of our first Boston trip a…read morefew weeks ago. He said that it's a predominantly Chinese community. So ofc I had to look it up and find a good dim sum place. I had low expectations going in. We called just to make sure they were open as we realize businesses in MA don't pick up their phones. Not only did someone answer but agreed to save a table for us during prime dim sum hours. (Excuse me...what?). Something is learned in MA is always factor in traffic, no matter what Google Maps says. It's nothing fancy when you walk in. You can tell a lot of locals hang up and meet up with friends here. Ah Wah welcomed us in, being seated immediately to the table along the wall, near the storage. The order sheet with pictures was given and immediately checked off our staple items. -Siu Mai This was DD's favorite of all time and she is the Siu Mai monger in our fam. I trust her opinion. Well balanced filling, nicely steamed. Not overly fatty or seafoody IYKYK -Baked BBQ bun Tradional baked bun. Slightly crunchy top (not the pineapple crust). I could have eaten a whole plate by myself had I not had to save room for other dishes -Har Gow (being that we're in a fresh seafood state) -Steamed Beef ball - it was steamed on a bed of greens vs dried tofu skin. Omg! It's been ages since I've had it this way -Sesame Roll The egg tarts were sold out and this was our consolation prize but OMG, I might have cried at the first bite. Yes. It was that good. Freshly steamed and them rolled bc it came out in the beginning and still hot on the inside -Tofu pudding -Rice Roll (Beef) -Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Gai) - "Ha moon choy mai" (kinda looks like Filipino pancit) A wok fried vermicelli dish I haven't had in over 30 years was requested and didn't think they'd make it. But...they DID. The owner said the chef was from HKG and could make anything I wanted . The flavors were so nostalgic. Not only did the owner and manager stop by to chat, but the customers sitting next to us joined in. Everyone was so nice and welcoming like the other Bostonians we encountered on our trip. Ngl, I considered moving here just for the food and atmosphere. Probably one of the best dim sums I've had in the States and probably in HKG. Everything was steamed to perfection. It's been weeks and I am still thinking about my meal here, wondering when I can fly back to Boston again. Hopefully sooner than later. Definitely be back be for another trip with my parents, esp after we raved about this place here Overall, 4.5

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    Rubato - Chili Chicken Bolo bao sandwich

    Rubato

    4.4(218 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Whole family enjoyed it ages 11 to 17…read more Orders Fried chicken bolo bao (must get- maybe best chicken sandwich we've ever had) Lava egg yolk bao (must get) Cha siu bao or bolo (must get) Sesame & hoisin fun Butter bolo (yum) Congee Lava egg yolk (must get) Rubato fun fun Hong Kong milk tea (must get)

    Trying Hong Kong cafe for the first time. I was overwhelmed by the menu on the wall so I asked for…read morerecommendations by the woman taking the orders. She recommended the fried chicken Bolo. I got shrimp steam rolls, Chinese donuts, ovaltine French toast, ice coffee, hot soy milk and cold soy milk. The fried chicken bolo was interesting. She told me it was the most popular item on the menu. I personally don't understand why. It is fried chicken with a slaw and on a bun with some sort of crumble on top. I was not impressed. The Chinese donuts were cold and old tasting; I was super disappointed. The shrimp steam rolls were very delicious! The ovaltine French toast is sweet. It has ovaltine powder on it and it's covered with sweetened condensed milk. It is tasty, sweet and a bit messy to eat but I enjoyed it. Iced coffee was strong. Iced soy milk is preferred over hot soy milk but that is just personal preference and it was over 90 degrees outside. It is a small cafe with limited seating at the window. The menu is on the wall. You order and when it's done they call your number. It is NOT ADA friendly. You have to climb stairs to get in. It was quite difficult for me as I was using my cane. This was my first Hong Kong style fast food cafe created by Chopped Champion and James Beard semifinalist Chef Laurence Louie and Rary Ratsifa. After going to another Hong Kong cafe nearby, and having something to compare this to, I would not return to this establishment as I think there are better Hong Style cafes with better food and ADA friendliness establishments.

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    Rubato - Chili Chicken Bolo ($15) - mod spicy crispy (lao gan ma spiced), sour cream/chive dressed - fusion at its finest

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    Big Fun Cafe - 2 Item Clay Pot Rice Combo: Chinese Sausage and Bacon and Spare Ribs with Black Beans

    Big Fun Cafe

    4.2(164 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Consistently great food everytime I've been here. I usually get duck cuz have you tried the duck?…read more Yea get duck it's delicious

    We used to be regulars at Big Fun Cafe, but we stopped after a very unexpected incident about two…read moreyears ago. We ordered a rice roll as usual--the female owner accidentally handed the dish to another table, and it sat there for about five minutes or so, while the couple was talking over the dish. Then the female owner apparently realized the dish was handed to the wrong table, she took it back into the kitchen (as a deception, thinking we wouldn't realize it's the same dish, we saw her through the curtain, she was holding the same dish the whole time--she didn't know we were watching and rightfully suspicious of what she was sneakily doing), then brought it out right back to our table. We did not want to say anything. But it was disgusting, people do spit onto the dish when they talk over it during those five minutes, you know? We were too shy to cause a scene or destroy the long standing relationship. Further, we couldn't afford to let that $12 or so dish go to waste. So we tried eating it. Afterward, we felt so disgusted. And that was the last time we went to Big Fun Cafe. Two years or so ago. Even after learning of its new location in Brookline, we are just so disgusted by the memory of the incident described above -- so we never tried their Brookline location. Note to the owners: for future customers, such mistakes do happen, but please have some integrity and just discard/trash the contaminated dish -- or if you want to be so cheap, eat the contaminated dishes yourself. Don't be so stingy and deceptive so as to hand it to your presumed naive customers. That was extremely disgusting and even two years later, we're still disgusted by it.

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    Fairy Cafe

    Fairy Cafe

    4.3(342 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Growing up in Quincy, this has been my go to spot since middle school. The menu has expanded quite…read morea bit since its opening but my favorite and go to is still their Tom Yum noodle soup. Though not a Thai restaurant, their Tom Yum noodle soup is just the best. They let you choose the type of noodle you want which is really nice if you want to customize and have a preference for noodles. Other favorites I recommend from the menu are the fried oysters and the green tea smoothie. Wish I could recommend more since it's such a big menu but I keep sticking to the same things so I can't personally speak to them. Others have tried the rice dishes etc and liked them a lot as well so I really don't think you can go wrong.

    Fairy cafe is a local establishment and an underrated one. They recently updated their ayce hotpot…read moremenu and I went to lunch since it was a good deal. I got sat right away and after i put in my order the food came pretty quickly. Everything was standard, nothing totally delicious but nothing terrible at all. The service was great, all the staff was attentive. One thing I wish they had was a sauce bar (i went during lunch so not sure if they have it for dinner). They are usually known for their ramen and other dishes which I have gotten before and was delicious! I definitely would come back here but hoping they add a sauce bar soon!

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    Fairy Cafe - Staff are always so lovely towards the little ones!

    Staff are always so lovely towards the little ones!

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    Dynasty - T15 .Xiao Long Bao T15

    Dynasty

    4.2(272 reviews)
    5.8 miChinatown

    Exceptional food, great service with a unique experience you can only get in Boston's China…read moreChinatown. Dynasty is iconic. Known for a stem sum, we certainly enjoyed the dim sum offerings as well as traditional dishes . We've been there several times. This night, we had a table of 10 including a visit visitor from Germany for the World Cup. Unfortunately, I was so excited about the food. I missed several photos. It is all about the food. You can get some less common dishes. Two of my young adult children had friends who were eager to try the scallion, pancake crab Rangoon they had learned about on social media - it lived up to its reputation albeit a little messy! Dumplings of different varieties were amazing. Salt & pepper calamari was fresh, tender and a big hit! The generous portion of Chinese broccoli with garlic was amazing. The beef filet with pepper was one of the most popular dishes at the table and went quickly - the beef was tender with the right amount of spice. Every single dish was fully consumed. Most of all, it was a great value. Had I gone to the north end or anywhere else in Boston? It would've been 30 to 40% more expensive. We got great quality, food and service and an experience in the process. We didn't stray far except for Jelly fish appetizer that was crunchy with cucumber and a vinegar sauce that was tasty. The service is consistently attentive. As soon as you are seated, we had hot tea and drink orders. As food arrived, the table was always cleared. Nice to have this energy.

    When I was planning this trip to Boston with my daughter, eating dim sum in a major city is a must!…read moreWe eat dim sum at every new city we hit up. Our mother/daughter tradition. So after looking up local Chinese joints to eat at, Dynasty popped up. They also offer street parking so that is what sold me on this joint. Considering Boston's Chinatown looks pretty run down, you should never judge a book by it's cover. Walking in, this joint is really bright and clean. The young man working the register greeted us and got my daughter and I a table. The big list of food items was dropped off and we were ready to get the party started! We ordered a handful of things! It's been a while since we have had dim sum so we were ready to put in work. Our food was starting to slowly trickle out. We started off with the congee. It came out pretty fast since it was probably made earlier waiting to be served. Shortly after the rest of our dumplings were making their way to our table. The congee was simple, savory and comforting. It tasted like my childhood. The fried shrimp rolls were tasty, crispy and savory. I have had similar fried shrimp dumplings like this served with a sauce similar to walnut shrimp. That sauce would have been killer with these rolls. The long rice noodles were silky and filled with char sui. The sauce was more vinegar than sweet which is how I have normally had it. Still good! Har gaw and shu mai were fabulous once they dropped off soy and chili oil to dip them in. The turnip cake will always be one of my favorites. My daughter enjoyed the soup dumplings and the rice in lotus leaf. I was too full to try them. Customer service was ok. They got you what you needed but not a lot of exchange in conversation. I feel like most dim sum experiences are like that. The food was so good! I enjoyed every bit of it with my daughter. Parking might be free but very limited and challenging to find. I'm still happy we got to check this joint out and have a great meal here!

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    Dynasty - Adonis my son treating me to a late birthday dinner.

    Adonis my son treating me to a late birthday dinner.

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    Yin yang fried rice

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    East Chinatown Restaurant

    3.1(103 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Came here for dinner upon friend's recommendation. We liked almost everything. Appreciate the clean…read moreflavors, wok hei, and honest business practices. We got fried milk for fun because it's not commonly available at many Cantonese restaurants especially without preordering. It was more of a fun dish to eat. It tasted a bit like coconut pudding lol. The skin was a bit thick but at least it wasn't too oily. Also it was a huge size for the price $13.85. We asked for an off menu soup. We wanted something with tofu and veggies and meat. It wasn't available on the menu but they were able to put an order for it via their ipad. It came out great, comforting and full of natural sweetness. We saw almost every table ordering their lobster deal - two for $30.85. They said how it's the smaller type and they offer larger sizes which are priced by pound. We decided to get the larger ones for the sake of having more meat to eat. When it came out, it was smaller than expected but we didn't say much. Later on, the boss came proactively came up to us telling us that they changed our bill to charge us the deal price because the "large" lobster ran small. Garlic sauteed surf clam was the table favorite. The garlic sauce (note not goopy or watery) was soooo good, full of umami with both fresh and fried garlic. It actually tasted so good we didn't want to finish it so we can take it home for another meal. Clams with black bean sauce was alright. Their black bean sauce isn't exciting, so we might not get it next time. Deep fried ribs with garlic wasn't as good. Maybe they're just better at cooking seafood. The garlic doesn't taste as good as the surf clam one either.

    Best spot in town for authentic Cantonese. Everything I've gotten from here is deliciousread more

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