The best food in Boston is the stinky Cantonese food

🦆 Victoria Seafood: Boston’s Cantonese Gem—Flavors That Outshine the Service Ask me for Boston’s best Cantonese food, and Victoria Seafood is always my first answer. The dishes? Stellar, with classics that never get old. The service? Infamously lackluster (rude attitudes, stone-faced staff). But for these flavors? I’ll put up with it—and so will you. 🌟 The Must-Orders (No Exceptions) Salted Egg Yolk Char Siu: 🍖 Legendary. Sweet, tender barbecue pork stuffed with whole salted egg yolks. The meat is fatty but not greasy, the yolk crumbles into a salty-savory paste, and every bite layers pork sweetness with eggy richness. Pro tip: Pre-order it—they run out fast. Roasted Pigeon: 🐦 Suck the bones—this is how good it is. Juicy, deeply marinated, with crispy skin that gets more flavorful as you gnaw. We ordered 2 for 7 people (4 pieces each)—perfect for sharing, especially with a cold beer. Chives with Geoduck Clams: 🐚 A Cantonese staple, but Victoria nails it. The clams are plump, the chives fragrant, and the light soy-based sauce ties it all together. Swap for geoduck if you’re feeling fancy—equally delicious. Steamed Grouper: 🐟 Better than New York’s overhyped spots. Tender, flaky, with a silky texture that melts in your mouth. At ~$50, it trounces New York’s $108 “famous” steamed fish (looking at you, Congee Village). Proof Boston can outshine NYC. Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin: 🎃 A non-negotiable side. Soft, sweet pumpkin coated in a thin, crispy salted egg crust—never greasy, always addictive. Sticky Rice Stuffed Chicken Wings: 🍗 Hidden gem (forgot to photograph, but trust me). Glutinous rice packed inside whole chicken wings, absorbing all that meaty flavor. The rice is the star here—chewy, savory, and better than the chicken itself. ⚠️ The Catch Service: 2/5. Staff is unsmiling, slow, and borderline dismissive. Go with low expectations, and focus on the food. ✨ Why It’s Worth It Authenticity: This is old-school Cantonese—no fusion, no compromises. Dishes taste like they’re from a Hong Kong street food stall, but with restaurant polish. Value: Generous portions, reasonable prices (especially compared to NYC). That grouper? A steal. Budget Score: 4.5/5. Splurge-worthy for the char siu and fish; sides are affordable. Victoria Seafood isn’t for everyone—if you demand warm service, skip it. But for Cantonese classics done right? It’s irreplaceable. 📍 Victoria Seafood 1029 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 #BostonCantonese #YumChaFaves #FlavorsOverService