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

Cacciola e Pepe Arancini

Boarding House

$$$$

Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Seafood, Cocktail

1 Recommendation

Beet Intermezzo

Restaurant L

$$$$

French, Full Bar, American

Central Business District

1 Recommendation

Beef Tenderloin with Grits Cake

Restaurant L

$$$$

French, Full Bar, American

Central Business District

1 Recommendation

Butterfish with Clam Nage

Restaurant L

$$$$

French, Full Bar, American

Central Business District

1 Recommendation

Umami Bomb Quail

Restaurant L

$$$$

French, Full Bar, American

Central Business District

1 Recommendation

Behind the Scenes

"New Style Salmon Sashimi - Madras Curry Oil flash partially cooks it, Soy-Yuzu syrup adds umami and slight sweetness, watercress adds an awesome, slightly bitter flavor contrast. Plus we raised needed funds and awareness for @familyreach Thanks for your support @watercresslife @treasurywine @norwayseafoodus @yellowstoneclub"

"Amazing Native American influenced meal by Chef @anthonymarazita Great flavors, textures, and some surprising subtle heat. #chefscounter"

"Some tasty sour dough from the ovens of @nantucketlovefarm Crust spot on and perfect chew with mild sour after taste....."

"Really tasty Roasted Cod w Mussel, olive and tomato Nage Perfectly cooked! Well done Chef Scott Osif @galleybeach Thanks for a great meal and laughs #TheBogles"