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🦞 Boston Seafood Showdown: A New Year Feast & Rankings This New Year’s meal was solid but not spectacular—good flavors, but a few missteps. Still, it got me thinking: How does it stack up against Boston’s other seafood spots? Here’s the breakdown. 😊 The Highlights (From This Meal) Steamed Snakehead Fish: 🐟 The table favorite. Simple, but executed perfectly—tender, flaky flesh with a light soy-ginger sauce that lets the fish’s freshness shine. Even basic steamed fish tastes better here. Imperial Chicken: 🐔 Juicy, flavorful, and “chicken-y” (in the best way). No dryness, just tender meat with a subtle, savory marinade. A safe, delicious pick. Lobster Glutinous Rice: 🦞 Promising, but flawed. The lobster is plump and sweet, and the rice is well-seasoned—but the rice lacks that chewy “glutinous” texture, and it’s a bit watery. Could be great with tweaks. 😐 The “Meh” Dishes Salted Egg Soft-Shell Crab: 🦀️ Decent, but overly salty. It made me crave Yayuan’s salted egg pumpkin (a way better use of that rich, eggy flavor—go there for it). Garlic Frog Legs: 🐸 Tender and non-fishy, but underwhelmingly mild. If you prefer spicy Sichuan-style frog, this won’t hit the spot. Salt & Pepper Eel: 🐍 Just okay. Xiang Man Yuan’s “eel two ways” (hot pot + fried/steamed) is far superior—crispier, more flavorful, and less greasy. Fried Milk Puffs: 🥛 Not greasy, which is a win, but Xiang Man Yuan’s version has a creamier, more indulgent filling. 🏆 My Boston Seafood Rankings (With Must-Orders) Yayuan: 🐦 Top of the list. Their roast pigeon (crispy skin, juicy meat), salted egg pumpkin (creamy, savory-sweet), salted egg char siu, steamed snakehead, and geoduck with chives are all unforgettable. Xiang Man Yuan: 🍲 Famous for their Cantonese hot pot (try the coconut chicken broth), garlic vermicelli clams, and eel two ways (half hot pot, half fried/steamed). Chui Yuan: 🦞 Consistent and reliable. Their ginger-scallion lobster is a classic, and most dishes are solid (if not mind-blowing). Xiao Tao Yuan: 🍲 Ties with Chui Yuan. Their geoduck two ways (sashimi + soup) is fresh and flavorful, and their desserts (sweet soups) are standout—creamy, not too sweet. Verdict: This New Year spot is affordable (cheaper than Yayuan or Xiang Man Yuan) but lacks their “wow” factor. For a special meal, stick to the top ranks. #BostonSeafood #NewYearFeast #SeafoodRankings