New England Chinese Restaurants

New England, located in the northeastern most part of the United States, offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of attractions. Mt. Monadnock, located in southwest New Hampshire, is said to be the second-most hiked mountain in the world (Mountain Summits), and Massachusetts offers spectacular hiking trails at Greylock Mountain and Great Blue Hill. If you're planning a hike in New England, be sure to visit one of the following Chinese restaurants, all located in Massachusetts and in close proximity to these natural attractions.

Blue Ginger

One of the most popular and highly rated Chinese restaurants in New England is Blue Ginger, located 25 minutes west of Boston in Wellesley. This restaurant, founded and run by master chef Ming Tsai, features Asian fusion Chinese in a casual but elegant environment. Tables are close together with low lighting and soft music. Dress code is business casual. Specialties include lemongrass coconut soup, ginger-poached chicken and garlic black pepper lobster. Blue Ginger also offers customers an extensive wine menu, and reservations can be made by phone or online.

Blue Ginger
583 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482-6411
(781) 283-5790
ming.com

Golden Temple

Another popular Chinese restaurant in New England is the Golden Temple, a perfect spot for hikers who have spent the day exploring and hiking at the nearby Alewife Reservation. The Golden Temple features authentic Chinese cuisine, and their goal is to use only healthy and fresh ingredients. Specialties include lo mein, beef with wok-seaked vegetables, chicken chow mein and seafood dishes. The Golden Temple also offers a wide variety of dishes, including platters with fish, scallops, lobster, shrimp, squid, tofu, egg, duck, pork, steak and beef. The atmosphere is elegant, with low lighting and soft music, and dress code is business casual. Reservations can be made online or by phone.

Golden Temple
1651 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02146
(617) 277-9722
healthyfreshfood.com

Kowloon

A final choice for hikers seeking authentic Chinese cuisine is Kowloon, located in northern Saugus, Mass. The restaurant is only five miles from the Boston Harbor Islands, where nature enthusiasts can hike, swim and bird-watch. Kowloon, established over 50 years ago, offers a variety of Cantonese, Szechwan and Thai dishes, including pad thai, sushi, tangerine-flavored chicken and shredded beef, Szechwan-style. The atmosphere is energetic and family-friendly, with loud music and colorful decor. All items are available for delivery, and reservations can be made online or by phone.

Kowloon
948 Broadway (Rt. 1 North)
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 233-0077
kowloonrestaurant.com

Article Written By Amy Butcher

Amy Butcher is a current graduate student at the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. Butcher has been writing professionally for eight years and her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." She received her B.A. in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta.

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