Chef
Ming Tsai

Boston

About Ming Tsai

Ming's love of cooking was forged in his early years. Raised in Dayton, he spent hours cooking alongside his parents at Mandarin Kitchen.

My Venues

Blue Dragon
324 A St
Boston, MA

Accolades

Best Chef: Northeast
James Beard Foundation
Best New Restaurant
James Beard Foundation

Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Culinary Show
Simply Ming
50 Best Restaurants
Boston Magazine
America's Top Restaurants
Zagat Survey
Best New Restaurants (Blue Dragon)
Esquire magazine

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Where I Go Out

Lamb Sausage. Tzaziki.

Buttonwood

$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, New American, Newton Highlands

"Lamb Sausage. Tzaziki. 👍. Delicious. Always friendly and spot on service too 🙏"

$$$, Lounge,

"This dish was #off the hook And Vegan!! Thank you Chef Johnny!! ENFRIJOLADAS Black Bean Stew / Cashew “Crema” / Pico / Avocado / Chili Oil / Corn Tortilla Thanks to Team Annie, Ayme and Andrew"

$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, New American, Newton Highlands

"I just love whole fish and am partial to the Chinese Steamed method, flashed with oil. But this version, grilled Branzino, then slathered w Evoo and herbs and a super juicy grilled lemon was off the hook!! Great fish dish! @buttonwoodnewton"

$$$, French, Modern, Full Bar, Midtown

"The reason @#schmallergy Personal favs: Tarte Flambée, Escargot, Dover Sole (always) and Warm Madeleines, yes warm, like being cuddled in sweetness...."

Ramen, Full Bar, Newton Centre

"Great bowl of Shoyu Ramen. Steaming hot. Totemo Oishii!! @littlebigdiner is always busy, always good and friendly spot-on service. Thx Kirsten!"

Chef

Ming Tsai

Blue Dragon

Roasted Acorn Squash filled w Farro goodness

Sycamore

$$$, Full Bar, American, Newton Centre

"Great Vegan dish for wife: Roasted Acorn Squash filled w Farro goodness, Sea Trout (For me) w Cauliflower and tasty, and a thoughtful gift from chef Simon of sweet potatoes and avocados. Great neighborhood restaurant! Spot on service. Th Thank you David Punch....."

Chef

Ming Tsai

Blue Dragon