The best kept secret for dim sum is actually in the Chestnut Hill Mall at Bernard's. Bernard Leung is the owner who owns several restaurants around Boston including his flagship establishment in Back Bay (on Boylston ST. between Clarendon and Dartmouth) formerly called Mr. Leung's (it recently changed its name). Even though it is not served on your traditional carts, all the food are fresher, tastier and always at the right temperture. Since the secrets of good dim sum (come to think of it almost all other cuisine) are the freshness of the ingredients and the elapsed time between preparation and consumption, this is where Bernard's truly excel. Furthermore, the waitstaff is professional, courteous and the restaurant is clean! My wife swears by this restaurant. Coming from a NYC snob like herself it is truly a complement. It is her opionion they are actually better than most places in NYC China Town. The only drawback is the level of the selection and the cost. We almost never venture into Boston China Town for dim sum except for the authentic Cantonese cousine of Chow Chows. Give it a shot and know none of you will be disappointed Ben
Boston, MA