“Pick your own fish” from the tanks at these by and large “pleasant” Cantonese fish houses where everything’s “well prepared”, some things are “comparatively inexpensive” and others are “priced too high”; the Chinatown original is a “pro” in a neighborhood of many competitors, while the separately owned Newton iteration sets a suburban “standard” with white tablecloths, an attractive bar and...
After decamping from Chinatown to tony Newton, the owners of this Hong Kong-style seafooder sold the original branch to focus on their sophomore effort. While it's swankier than the original---it even has a decent bar--- the food is on…
Dolled-up suburban outpost of popular Chinatown eatery charms Newton families and seafood lovers with fresh, well-executed fare.:
The Scene
With its bright, roomy dining areas and a surprisingly stylish bar (two flat-screen TVs provide entertainment), Newton's Jumbo trumps the original Chinatown location in the...