Weekday Dim Sum in Chinatown?

[ClippyZ]

Hi, everyone -

I'm planning a Chinatown lunch for some co-workers later this week, and many people were thinking that dim sum would be fun. As a chinatown novice, I was hoping for a bit of help. First, do most of the "regular" dim sum places have weekday dim sum? Second, it seems as if Winsor Cafe is a big hit here - but maybe too small for our party?

Given that there's a level of ease needed with these co-workers, I want to make sure this is somewhere we won't have to make a reservation or wait for a long time ... though quality of food is still important. Also, we'll be coming from Tufts Medical Center, if that helps with location.

Thanks, hounds - it's been a long time since I've posted here!

[Science Chick]

Chau Chow City serves dim sum everyday. Very large third floor room can easily accomodate your party. Excellent quality, focusing more on seafood dim sum. Was just there on Sat.........yum!!! I happen to prefer the carts, rather than ordering off a menu.

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Chau Chow City
81 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111

[ClippyZ]

Thanks for the quick replies!

Our party will likely be 10-15.

And sadly, yes, other than 2 people that have lived in China, we're all Chinatown novices (but with adventurous palates all!)

[lc02139]

With that many people I would go to one of the bigger places, most items have pork and/or shrimp, 3-4 pieces per order, ask for some knifes and forks to cut things in to smaller pieces and grab a few of each item and if enough people like it the next time the cart comes around order some more.
I think at Hei la Moon you can also order some real dishes off the menu like lo mein or fried rice to satisfy those pickier eaters or to spend less. I forget what the prices are for dim sum, but they are labled sm $3.50?/med $4?/large 5? and are stamped on a card as you order your dish and are added up at the end. Usually less than $14 a person but will depend on what and how many you order.
Have a great experience

[gourmaniac]

weekdays are usually not a problem. You don;t state the number in your party but Winsor has tables that can accommodate 10. IF you can get there a little before 12, you should have no problem, Given that you are a novice (and your guests as well?), one of the big cart places might be more fun. Hei la Moon, or Empire Garden for example.

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Empire Garden Restaurant
690 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

[barleywino]

If you decide your group is not that adventurous, you can reserve for a large group /large tables at New Shanghai, for lunch specials (both spicy and nonspicy)

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New Shanghai Restaurant
21 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111