🎱 Red 8: Encore's Americanized Chinese Dining Experience

Used Encore rewards points for this anniversary dinner—expecting authentic Chinese, got Americanized fare instead. Here’s the truth about this hyped spot (hint: save it for post-gambling munchies, not culinary adventures): 🌟 Decent Dishes (But Don’t Call Them Authentic) Shrimp Toast 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Crispy bread topped with fresh shrimp paste—closest thing to traditional dim sum here. Sweet soy dip adds balance 🍤. Kobe Wagyu Dumplings 🌟🌟🌟 Chewy, mochi-like wrappers (def not classic dumpling skin) stuffed with tender wagyu. Fun texture, but very sweet 🥟. 🚫 Mislabeled & Missed Marks Peking Duck 🌟🌟 Called "Peking," tastes like Cantonese roasted duck—crispy skin, but dry meat and zero traditional pancakes/hoisin. Major letdown 🦆. General Tso’s Chicken 🌟🌟 Standard American Chinese—sticky sweet, over-fried. Skip if you want real Chinese flavors 🍗. 💡 Dining Realities Ambiance： ✅ Casino-adjacent sleekness, but loud and busy ✅ Perfect for quick bites between casino games, not romantic dinners Honest Take： This is not the place for authentic Chinese. Think of it as "casino Chinese"—convenient, but not memorable 📍 Key Details Address：1 Broadway, Everett (inside Encore Boston Harbor) When to Visit： ✅ After hitting the slots and needing quick fuel ✅ If you’re craving Americanized Chinese in a fancy setting Pro Tip： Use Encore rewards to offset costs—paying full price feels like a gamble itself 🌟 Final Verdict: 2.5/5 for Casino Convenience Come only if you’re already at Encore and starving—otherwise, drive to Chinatown for real Chinese. The shrimp toast is good, but everything else is a game of culinary roulette 🥢. #BostonChineseFood #Red8Boston #CasinoEats #AmericanizedChinese #BostonFoodie