+1 617-472-9928
Nestled in the heart of Quincy, MA, East Chinatown Restaurant offers an authentic taste of Cantonese cuisine that feels like a warm embrace from the past. This cozy, unpretentious spot at 415 Hancock St specializes in traditional Cantonese dishes, delighting diners with deeply flavorful, nostalgia-evoking recipes served with generous portions and heartfelt hospitality.
East Chinatown’s menu is a vibrant showcase of Cantonese culinary craftsmanship, featuring standout dishes that consistently draw rave reviews. The roasted duck is exquisite—crispy skin paired with succulent, tender meat that melts on your tongue. The salt and pepper pork chops and calamari deliver just the right touch of spicy crunch, balancing texture and flavor beautifully. For lovers of seafood, plump oysters, clams in black bean sauce, Dungeness crab, and king crab offer fresh, savory bites bursting with umami.
Among the comfort food offerings, the Yang Chow fried rice and beef chow fun are both executed to perfection, with al dente noodles and rich, well-balanced sauces. The house special chicken and orange chicken bring vibrant, classic Cantonese flavors alive with a subtle sweetness and a tantalizing aroma. Meanwhile, the more adventurous dish like the preserved century egg and pork congee or the savory beef with soft tofu on rice reveal a thoughtful menu that honors tradition and invites culinary exploration.
The dining atmosphere at East Chinatown Restaurant is warm and inviting, ideal for quiet dinners or casual lunches. While the space might be modest, the experience is far from small—dining here feels like a heartfelt journey back to the Cantonese kitchens of childhood, thanks to attentive, friendly service that goes out of its way to fulfill special requests. Customers recount feeling genuinely cared for, whether visiting after a long shift or enjoying a peaceful weekday meal.
What truly makes East Chinatown shine is its faithful dedication to traditional Cantonese cooking, delivering real, homemade flavors that aren’t diluted for the mainstream palate. Reviewers consistently praise it for authenticity, generous servings, and reasonable prices. The lingering taste of expertly prepared dishes, paired with a no-rush approach even near closing time, leaves an impression of a neighborhood gem—one where you feel welcomed and nourished, both body and soul.
Whether you’re craving succulent roast duck, perfectly fried tofu, or complex flavors like beef in black bean sauce or the house-special roast pork, East Chinatown Restaurant is a culinary haven for lovers of genuine Cantonese cuisine. It invites you to slow down and savor every bite of a menu crafted with care, passion, and an unshakable commitment to tradition.
For reservations or takeout orders, call +1 617-472-9928 and prepare to be transported through authentic Cantonese flavors right in the heart of Quincy.
Came here for late night meal after long shift and they’re about to close too. They didn’t rush me to order and to eat too. I ordered Wonton noodle and it tasted good. Noodle was al dente, wontons are succulent, but the broth is a bit bland. Definitely a place to go if you crave Cantonese style Chinese food.
Small place that cooks authentic dishes from my childhood restaurant memories. We went at a slow time - 2p on a Monday - and were the only ones eating. The waiter was efficient and helpful and understood my Americanized Toisanese. We got everything exactly the way I asked for them to be cooked. Food is old school nostalgic and very reasonably priced for the generous serving size. It’s a small space so it is usually packed when we walk by but we went in today because it was post mid day lunchtime so we sat and ordered right away. Would definitely return to try more menu items. It’s a large menu.
Very authentic traditional Cantonese Chinese cuisine. Food is delicious and this place is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the area. I'm not talking about spring rolls or crab rangoons, but real Chinese food. They also have Chinese BBQ inside, like crackling pork, roast pork, roast duck, soy sauce chicken. You can also order these for takeout. Service is usually good but can get busy if restaurant is full sometimes. Atmosphere is good, but can get crowded if restaurant is full. Great for lunch when it's less busy, and great place for a family dinner. Price is fair. $10-20 for individual, and of course family style would be more. Free street parking around the area.
The food is delicious, and the staff are very friendly!
Had a Great experience! The Server was amazing. Great attention to detail. The food was delicious. Soft-shell crab, Crispy half chicken, rice and noodles were very tasty.
Their dishes are extremely delicious ! Prices are very reasonable. Seafood is always fresh there. Gotta try their ginger and scallions Lobsters ! You will want it again on your next trip. Go try it out yourself ! You'll love it too !1