Inside the grand cavernous theater is one of Boston’s most unique dining experiences. Locals flock to Empire Garden for daily dim sum, served from 8:30 AM until 3 PM inside Boston’s former Globe Theater.
Built in 1903, the Globe Theater served as a playhouse and cinema for decades until it morphed into a movie theater, Loew’s Center Theatre. in 1947. The spot served as a movie theater for nearly 50 years until it became the Chinese restaurant beloved by Bostonians, Empire Garden, in 1995.
Empire Garden’s star performer is its dim sum, served daily. Empire Garden’s dim sum consists of dumplings, stuffed shrimp, sticky rice, lotus leaf, and more.
What is dim sum? If you’re new to dim sum, it’s a Cantonese ritual rooted in community. A dim sum meal, often prepared for brunch, consists of a wide assortment of small Chinese plates and dishes, such as dumplings, veggies, and various meats, all intended to be enjoyed family-style with tea. Empire Garden excels in dim sum, serving it daily, but the restaurant is also heralded for its Chinese classics which can be enjoyed inside the historic venue.
Find Empire Garden at:
690 Washington Street, Boston
Open daily from 8:30 AM-9:30 PM