Dim Sum Mecca

While I am in El Norte, I take advantage of the things that are impossible to get in Oaxaca.  Things like dim sum.... really good dim sum.  Today, I made my pilgrimage to The China Pearl located in the heart of Chinatown.  Because the sun was out and the temps mild, I jumped off the train in Copley Square and walked the rest of the way.  Lots happening, but it can wait.  Ahhh... smells like Chinatown.  There's the sign. 

And the entrance.

Up the stairs.

"How many?"  "Just one."

A strange kind of tamale?  No, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves.

Filled with yummy stuff.

 

Mushrooms filled with shrimp and fish paste.

 

Then my favorites...

scallion cakes. 

Hot, right off the griddle.

So good.  You can't believe it.

Next, good pizza.