ASANA
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-535-8888
   
776 Boylston Street, 617-535-8888. Located in Boston's new and upscale Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Asana serves up the local, organic fare of New England with French and Asian twists. This sleek and stylish restaurant features the gastronomic stylings of Chef Nicolas Boutin, whose classic French training and international tastes have given birth to an innovative selection of American and Asian-infused cuisine. That, plus an extensive array of wines and artisanal cheeses, makes fine dining fabulous. B, L, D, SB.

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THE BEST LITTLE RESTAURANT
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-4988
 
Squeezed into a Chinatown basement, this hole-in-the-wall establishment compensates for its understated location with its authentic and delicious menu of Chinese cuisine. Try the scrumptious crab rangoon or the Cantonese-style lobster and see why people are still going crazy for one of Chinatown's long-standing hidden treasures.

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BETTY'S WOK AND NOODLE DINER
Location: Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-424-1950
   
250 Huntington Ave., 617-424-1950. Options abound at this fun '50s style diner with an ethnic twist: opt for Latin American- or Asian-influenced flavors, and then create your own dish or choose from an array of "Betty-licious" combos from the menu. A fresh vegetable bar allows you to handpick the veggies that you want on your plate, and both sake cocktails and beer are offered to accompany your meal. L, D, C.

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CHAU CHOW CITY
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-8158
 
83 Essex St., Chinatown, 617-338-8158; 52 Beach St., Chinatown, 617-426-6266. The Chau Chow offers authentic Swatowese seafood dishes, such as clams in black bean sauce and lobster or crab with ginger and scallion. Superb service, and the daily dim sum attracts those with adventurous palates. Also great for an after-midnight meal. L, D, LS.

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EAST OCEAN CITY
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-542-2504
   
With 600 pounds of seafood delivered daily to Easy City Ocean's doorstep, it is no surprise that their claim to fame is having the freshest seafood around. And for those of you who aren't so crazy about fish, don't worry, there's a surprisingly large selection of other traditional Chinese dishes to satisfy your cravings.

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HONG KONG
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-864-5311
   
1238 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5311. A local favorite for more than five decades, this Harvard Square fixture serves a full array of classic Chinese dishes and exotic drinks, including its world-renowned scorpion bowl. Perfect for a meal with friends, including lunch, dinner or late-night snacks, or for checking out the latest sports action in the bar. Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Fri & Sat ’til 2:30 a.m.

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KING FUNG GARDEN
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-357-5262
 
A hole-in-the-wall spot, King Fung Garden has sustained its tiny Chinatown location for over 50 years. Here you can enjoy cheap, large portions of delicious Chinese food brimming with authentic Asian flavor.

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MYERS + CHANG
Location: South End
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-542-5200
   
1145 Washington St., 617-542-5200. Myers + Chang upends the American conception of Asian food. Inspired by traditional Taiwanese cuisine and Asian street food, chefs Joanne Chang (of Flour Bakery fame) and Matthew Barros offer their personal, often playful, and always novel takes on the classic dishes and flavors of Southeast Asia. A funky, laid-back atmosphere makes the food as fun to eat as it evidently was to create. L, D, C.

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NEW SHANGHAI RESTAURANT
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-6688
   
21 Hudson St., Chinatown, 617-338-6688. Specializing in Shanghai and Cantonese cuisine, this much-lauded Chinatown destination features a menu chockfull of Chinese favorites, such as General Gau’s chicken and Peking duck, as well as delectable seafood dishes, like the crispy whole fish and scallops with black peppercorn glaze. L, D, LS.

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P.F. CHANG’S
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-378-9961
   
8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821; Prudential Center, 617-378-9961. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com.

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