ASIAN MARKET RESTAURANT
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-576-2804
   
57 JFK St., 2nd floor, Cambridge, 617-576-2804. Chef Tony Tan prepares Asian dishes with a focus on Malaysian cuisine, from tempura to Kang Kung (Malaysian watercress). Featuring fruit juices, shakes, pearl teas and coffee, the restaurant also boasts two large flat screens showing Asian movies and music videos, as well as a semi-private room with computer, printer and internet access. L & D 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Till 1a.m. Thu-Sat. www.amrestaurant.com.

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CHAU CHOW CITY
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-8158
 
83 Essex St., Chinatown, 617-338-8158; 52 Beach St., Chinatown, 617-426-6266. The Chau Chow offers authentic Swatowese seafood dishes, such as clams in black bean sauce and lobster or crab with ginger and scallion. Superb service, and the daily dim sum attracts those with adventurous palates. Also great for an after-midnight meal. L, D, LS.

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HONG KONG
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-864-5311
   
1238 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5311. A local favorite for more than five decades, this Harvard Square fixture serves a full array of classic Chinese dishes and exotic drinks, including its world-renowned scorpion bowl. Perfect for a meal with friends, including lunch, dinner or late-night snacks, or for checking out the latest sports action in the bar. Open Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m–2 a.m, Fri & Sat ’til 2:30 a.m.

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NEW SHANGHAI RESTAURANT
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-6688
   
21 Hudson St., Chinatown, 617-338-6688. Specializing in Shanghai and Cantonese cuisine, this much-lauded Chinatown destination features a menu chockfull of Chinese favorites, such as General Gau’s chicken and Peking duck, as well as delectable seafood dishes, like the crispy whole fish and scallops with black peppercorn glaze. L, D, LS.

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P.F. CHANG’S
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-573-0821
   
8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com.

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P.F. CHANG’S
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Chinese
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-378-9961
   
8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821; Prudential Center, 617-378-9961. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. See locator #10 on boston map.

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