Boston | Xiangman Garden made me 1/4 of Guangdong people DNA moved!!

🍲 Asian Garden Restaurant: Boston Chinatown’s Coconut Chicken Gem—Pricey, But Worth Every Penny Had this spot on my radar for a year, then heard the prices skyrocketed (from $29 to $49 for a pot in six months). I went ready to feel ripped off—instead, I left planning my next order. 🐔 The Star: Coconut Chicken Set ($49.95) Chicken Quality: Half a free-range chicken with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. As a Cantonese friend would say, it has that “real chicken flavor”—no blandness here. Soup: Life-changing. Starts clear and mild, but as the chicken cooks, the broth turns golden (thanks to the chicken fat) and blooms into a sweet, coconut-kissed masterpiece. Not greasy—just bright, fresh, and deeply satisfying. I wanted to drink bowl after bowl. Extras: The set comes with veggies and dipping sauce (soy with a hint of chili), but we added tofu skin ($8—overpriced, but worth it). Both absorb the broth beautifully, though they’re mild on their own (the sauce helps). 🍤 The Bonus: Garlic Scallop with Vermicelli ($4.95 each, 2 ordered) My friend’s favorite—and for good reason. Sliced scallops are tender and bouncy, tossed with garlicky vermicelli in a salty, umami sauce. Garlic-forward, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. 💸 The Verdict Price: Yes, $49 is steep (and $8 for tofu skin is greedy), but the broth and chicken justify it. It’s been ages since I had such authentic, delicious Chinese hot pot in Boston. Vibe: Casual Chinatown spot, focused on flavor over frills. Asian Garden’s coconut chicken is a splurge, but a worthwhile one. That golden broth alone makes it a must-try for hot pot lovers. 📍 Asian Garden Restaurant 28 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111 #BostonHotPot #ChinatownEats #CoconutChicken