Recognizing that the community it served was part of a more diverse one, Cathay Bank adopted the motto "An Open Door for All." Its rapid expansion was fueled by successive waves of immigration, burgeoning trade between America and Asia, and the economic development of the surrounding community.

The major selling point of Kaze is its low-key ambience and beautifully tasteful décor. This Chinatown restaurant offers fresh shabu-shabu with a stellar variety of meat and fish. Great place for a group gathering and the perfect spot for a first date. Also, it's opened late (until 3am on the weekends).

Located on the outskirts of Chinatown and within steps away from the Boston Common, this Chinese restaurant offers excellent vegetarian dishes including the Family Style Bean Curd (deep fried curd sauteed with veggies) and the Vegetarian Delight (Chinese veggies cooked in a light sauce). While Beijing on the Common is more Americanized compared to the eateries in nearby Chinatown, this restaurant serves up healthy, larger-than-usual portions at reasonable prices.

Buddha's Delight is the only restaurant of its kind in Chinatown, serving strictly vegetarian dishes derived from the Buddhist monastery cuisine of China and Vietnam. I-can't-believe-it's-not-pork, -chicken, -duck, and -shrimp options abound, but the artfully manipulated gluten and soy-based mock-meats become boring very swiftly. Stick to the fresh vegetable and noodle dishes instead. The spin-off, Buddha's Delight Too, has the same menu and an amazing drink selection, but with slightly more upscale décor; their mango shakes and iced milk coffee are delicious. Be ware of the 'satan', or imitation beef; boy will that give you some mad gas! Lunch sets $6-8; dinners $10-12. All-veggie buffet daily 11:30am-4pm (M-F $7.50, Sa-Su $9.50). Buddha's Delight Too located at 404 Harvard St., Brookline (617-739-8830; Green C-Coolidge Corner or #66 Bus). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Sweet pineapple buns, flavorful curried beef pastries, and delicate airy sponge cake with whipped cream frosting-- if your mouth isn't watering yet...what are you, dead? Eldo Cake House makes sweet and spicy delicacies that will have you going back for more, so try one of everything if you can because they are very reasonably priced. This is the little bakery that could...and does.

Template:Grocery The largest but only third sketchiest grocery store in Chinatown, Cheng-Kwong stocks goods from all over China and Southeast Asia, ranging from fresh fish, produce, and housewares to mundane delicacies like shrimp chips (99¢) and duck eggs (50¢ each). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

East Ocean City's attentive waitstaff and upscale décor makes it one of the snazziest spots in Chinatown. The beautiful traditional landscapes gracing the walls might be one reason for the relatively high prices, but the food is just as beautiful and traditional, and in-the-know patrons are willing to shell out a little extra for it. The restaurant specializes in seafood, featuring unusual dishes like yu xiang scallops ($16.50) and fried crisp softshell crabs with spicy salt ($20), but its vegetarian selection is also strong. The stir-fried Japanese egg tofu with mixed vegetables ($12) appeals even to those who usually shy away from bean curd, and the Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce ($7.50) is sublime, cooked to perfect tenderness. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

There's no messing around at Chau Chow City—you arrive, you wait, you sit, you eat, you pay, and you leave. But you eat some of the best Chinese food and seafood in Boston, you eat a lot of it, and you leave with your dining budget well intact. The atmosphere is highly polished, crowded, and aquatic. A primarily local clientele dines between mirrored, marble walls and stacked tanks rife with displaced deep-sea dwellers. Although there's a limited menu until 4PM, the full menu lists over 300 well-sized entrees, averaging $8-15. The “Chef's Specialties” section is worth extra attention—but the discriminating diner will do well to ask a waiter for one of the kitchen's seasonal specials, like garlic-fried sea bass or soft-shelled crab. Reservations on weekends for parties of 6 or more. Also great for take-out, the food is ready to be picked up in about 20 minutes from when you place your order. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Tip: Tired of settling for pizza after closing down the clubs? The restaurant stays open until 4am.

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Hong Kong Eatery is located in Chinatown and is a Chinese restaurant serving traditional dishes as well as barbecued duck, port, chicken, and beef. This is a popular restaurant in the neighborhood, so expect the authentic experience.