Black spots in Boston | Ya Yuan, my dream fish

🐟 Victoria Seafood: Boston's Master of Black Rock Grouper (A Cantonese Seafood Love Story) As a Ningbo-born foodie bouncing between NYC and Boston, Victoria Seafood's black rock grouper is the first fish that made me audibly moan at a restaurant. This thing is textbook-perfect steamed—so tender, the meat falls off in flakes, bathed in a soy-ginger sauce that tastes like my grandma's kitchen magic. Warning: You'll want to loosen your belt after this. 🌟 The Grouper Triad: Three Ways to Devour Perfection Steamed Black Rock Grouper 🐟 The skin is translucent, the flesh so delicate it melts on your tongue. Chef nails the timing—no overcooking here! Each bite is a balance of fresh seawater sweetness and umami from the sauce. Fish Bone & Watercress Soup 🥣 A free side that steals the show! Milky broth from grouper bones, watercress absorbing all that seafood goodness, tofu soaking up every drop. Simple, but insanely flavorful. Money-Saving Tip 💸 Get the whole fish three ways for ~$80 (feeds 3-4). Way cheaper than NYC spots where a single steamed grouper costs $68 and tastes like rubber. 🍗 Other Must-Orders for Cantonese Cravings Garlicky Free-Range Chicken 🐓 Crispy skin that crackles when you bite, meat so juicy it has a buttery finish. Boston's Cantonese spots never miss with free-range chicken—Victoria, Jade Garden, Ding Chu all kill it. Lap Cheong Clay Pot Rice 🍚 Massive portion with layers of Chinese sausage, cured meat, and duck liver sausage. The bottom has crispy rice that's basically edible chips, seasoned with sweet soy sauce. 👊 Victoria vs. Jade Garden: Cantonese Heavyweights Victoria Shines in Seafood：Their grouper, steamed lobster, and ginger-scallion crab are unbeatable. Go here for ocean freshness. Jade Garden Rules Meat & Congee：Try their crispy pork belly or crab congee—rich, comforting, and perfect for cold Boston nights. Pro Tip：Rotate between them! Victoria for seafood feasts, Jade for meaty comfort food. 💡 Insider Hacks for Your Visit Order the "Three Ways" Grouper：Ask for fried fish bones with salt & pepper (not on menu, but they'll do it!). Weekend Dim Sum Alert：Arrive before 11 AM for fresh shrimp rice rolls and char siu bao. Parking Hack：Use their backlot—saves you from chasing Chinatown street spots. 🌟 Final Takeaway: A Seafood Savior in Boston After years of disappointing "oversteamed" fish in the US, Victoria's grouper cured my Cantonese food PTSD. Now I tell everyone: "If you visit Boston and skip Victoria, you haven't really had Cantonese food." Just don't blame me if you need new pants after all that rice and fish! #BostonCantonese #VictoriaSeafood #BlackRockGrouper #BostonFoodie #NewEnglandSeafood