Chau Chow City Restaurant
(617) 338-8158
81 Essex St
Boston,
MA
02111
42.3524
-71.0603
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Downtown, Central, Chinatown / Leather District
Reviews & Ratings for Chau Chow City Restaurant
25 reviews
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I can live with the atmosphere but the food was not impressive
by PK2008
July 21, 2008
As far as atmosphere, Im not hard to please so I wasnt concerned with the place itself. My friend was raving about the calamari and it wasnt good at all. The fried rice was the only thing that was good. I ordered beef lo mein and I wasnt impressed at all. The noodles were super thin, and I asked for no bean sprouts and they still put them in there. For the amount of money I spent, I should of gone to PF changs.
Very good dim sum in Chinatown!!!
by chuchumouth
November 21, 2008
I just love it. It is so good and tasty that I go there once a week!!!! Their Dim Sum is probably once of the best in Boston Chinatown. The only inconvenient is it is very hard to find a parking in Chinatown.
- Pros: Excellent Dim Sum
- Cons: No Parking
Worth the trip to the DMV just for the Dim Sum
by merryweather65
May 13, 2008
I wondered into Chau Chow after visiting the DMV one block over. I had no idea what the reputation of the restaurant was, nor what to expect. I was ushered into the back, up-stairs room which I later learned was the Dim Sum Room. Here, waiters and waitresses push around little carts of dumplings, rice, veggies, and dessert. I had no idea what I was ordering, and just pointed to random dishes. Everything was fantastic! I was a little nervous that they didn't accept credit cards (everyone else in the room was paying with cash), but they do take cards! I highly recommend the Dim Sum Room for lunch! I had lobster, shrimp, and pork and all of the food was fresh! fresh! fresh!
- Pros: Fresh Food, Great Lunch Spot
- Cons: Dated Ambience, Out-of-the-way location
where everybody crowds after 2am
by freewilly7
April 12, 2008
for dim sum this place is ok, but i usually prefer "hei la moon" on the other side of the gate (franklin street). it seems a bit "cleaner" (and tables less squished together) there. food is slightly there better too.
one thing special about this place is, any club-goer knows this is THE place to go to for after-party eats and "cold tea".
:)
- Pros: late night eats, ok dimsum/food quality
- Cons: had better
Dim Sum for Sunday Brunch
by maddenp
September 28, 2007
I love chau chow's for their dim sum on sundays! It's a fun place to take your family for brunch. They go around the room with carts filled with dumplings and other things that you can choose from. It can get a little too hectic in there sometimes but overall it's one of my favorite places to go with the family.
One of Chinatown's largest restaurants, popular for its late hours and dim sum service.
by Contributor
September 21, 2007
In Short
Chau Chow's first two floors offer seafood; the upper floor serves dim sum. All areas are patrolled by dutiful, formally-dressed waiters. The menu includes hundreds of offerings, from the familiar (moo goo gai pan, sweet and sour chicken) to the more exotic (honey-glazed jumbo shrimp with walnuts, conch with ginger and scallion, scallop with green beans and Macadamia nut). The dining rooms are often filled with wildly mixed crowds, as boisterous groups of Chinese-Americans sit alongside well-dressed club kids or tentative tourists.
Good Choice
by mbmb68
August 15, 2007
WIDE variety of selections, fast service and tasty food. Clean, wide open eating areas.Can't be beat.
Great Flounders, A bit Salty
by wrascal
July 28, 2007
I went to this restaurant as part of a group of 18 people. I'm very impressed with the service and the fish and peking duck. However, the rest of the foods were too heavy on the salts...
I may (or may not) return to try it again...
- Pros: Seating Service
- Cons: Expensive parking, Food salty
Gotta Love This Chinese
by bigeaterxxx
April 08, 2006
This place is outstanding, period. Upon walking in to Chau Chow City we were greeted by an entourage of Chinese men anxious to seat us. Having been to China, it felt Chinese authentic. The menu is comprehensive, though it lacked a wide selection of beer. We ordered appetizers, which I kid you not were on our table within 3 minutes. I don't know how many people they have working back there if ya know what I mean, but that was lightning fast. The service was OUTSTANDING. If you have an empty plate on your table, I promise you it'll be gone within 30 seconds. Definately eat here.
- Pros: Service, Menu Selection, Taste
- Cons: Silverwear Dirty
The Chau Chow City
by mslv1118
January 25, 2006
They call it the Chau Chow City because it's not only a chinese resturant but it's a city, a HUGE 3 story restaurant. This restaurant has DIM SUM which most other chinese resturant in Massachusetts does not offer. Also caters to all mixes and celebrations including weddings and special events. Overall one of the top chinese resturants in Boston! Affordable and nice atmosphere for all ages!!!
- Pros: Atmosphere, Food & Beverage, Service
- Cons: Crowded
