A Chinese Restaurant next to Kam Man

It turns out that I am oblivious sometimes. We had dinner last weekend at a Chinese / Cantonese seafood restaurant and I don't even know its name. I need some help here. If you are facing Kam Man, this restaurant is on the right. (Not China Pearl)

The food was ok. I've been there 3 times now. I remember liking the sweet potato leafs fried with fermented tofu. I don't know the name since someone else did the ordering. I was just there to lend my appetite.

This time we had a clam dish which was I really enjoyed! I spied another table this dish and asked the waiter for the same thing.

It's called "Empress Clam" and is $5 a clam. A pretty good deal I must say! It has chopped up pieces of clam with some vermicelli at the bottom. Not sure if this is seasonal, but I highly recommend trying the clams if they're available :)



We walked to Kam Man after dinner. They have an awesome selection of Asian cookies and snacks. Hey I need to feed my Pocky addiction. Kam Man puts Super 88 to shame. Super 88's selection of products at the Allston locale has been really limited of late.

To Die for Fried Clams at Tony's Clam Shop

I've eaten fried clams on occasion but can't say I understand people's obsession with fried seafood until today! After tasting the fried clams at Tony's Clam Shop, I'm now a convert! Those things are mad delicious!

Tony's Clam Shop is on the Quincy Shore, right across the road from Wollaston Beach. We ordered a medium box of fried clams (not clam strips) and they were gone promptly. The batter was fresh, light and delicious but the real differentiating factor was the clams. They were sweet, large, plump and somehow maintained their juiciness despite being fried. I've never had fried clams this good! Perfect with a squirt of lemon juice and some tar tar sauce.

Fried clams on the left. I'm sticking to just the clams, no onion rings my next visit. It was too much fried food in one meal.


Tony's is a self service restaurant. There's also lots of outdoor seating so bring your pets!






Chomp Meter:
I have to head to Tony's one more time before the summer is out and savor those yummy fried treats. The fried clams are pricey at $19.95 for a medium box but worth every penny! A must try for visitors to Boston.

Tony's Clam Shop
861 Quincy Shore Drive
Quincy MA 02170
Phone: 617 773 5090
Hours: 11am-11pm Daily (Summer)