China Pearl Dim Sum & Rstrnt

Unlike some dim sum outposts, where dumplings and buns can be ordered off the menu, New China Pearl is the real thing, with waitresses pushing around metal carts of food. On weekdays, the offerings are more basic, but on the weekends, dozens of dishes fly past the tables, including some for more adventuresome palates, from bowls of snails to chicken feet. (The Boston Globe, Sept. 23)

The restaurant gets particularly crowded around noon on Sundays. Arrive early to avoid the rush.

Weekday diners can enjoy dim sum at all hours, but on weekends it's not served after 3pm.

The original China Pearl, found in the heart of Chinatown, has become synonymous with dim sum, offering a breathtaking variety of Chinese delicacies. Weekend waits are a given for the suburban...