By Jessica Jewell
Chinese dumplings
Located on the south coast of Massachusetts, New Bedford is a small fishing city that was once one of America's most famous whaling ports. New Bedford is home to several public parks and
beaches, museums and boutique stores. Due to its cultural diversity, New Bedford is also a city where you can find a variety of ethnic cuisines. If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant in the area, there are several in New Bedford, varying in price and menu.
Chuck's China Inn
Chuck's China Inn is a Chinese-American restaurant near New Bedford's Brooklawn Park. The restaurant serves reinvented Chinese classics such as chicken chow mein sandwiches and the Black Island of Clams, in addition to authentic Chinese cuisine. The restaurant offers lunch specials every day (except holidays). Chuck's China Inn serves food both in its dining room and for takeout. The restaurant also has a cocktail lounge featuring a full bar.
Chuck's China Inn
1856 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02746
508-998-7650
chuckschinainn.com
Red Dragon Restaurant
The Red Dragon Restaurant and Lounge is a family-owned and -operated Chinese restaurant. The family prides itself on hand-rolling and cooking each authentic Chinese menu item to order, never using frozen or premade items. The restaurant has a traditional dining room, including a lounge with full bar, and a function room for live music, large groups or meetings. The Red Dragon offers free delivery with a minimum order. Specials are available during the week. The Red Dragon opens for dinner only at 4 p.m.
Red Dragon Restaurant
4422 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02745
508-995-0440
reddragonnb.com
Mee Hong Restaurant
Established in 1956, Mee Hong Restaurant is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in the New Bedford area. Located on the east side of New Bedford, Mee Hong serves traditional Chinese food from various regions in China. Patrons who arrive before 4 p.m. can order from the lunch menu, which features smaller portions and special lunch prices. The menu is extensive and everything can be ordered for takeout. Mee Hong has a liquor license and a full bar. Reservations are not required, though there is sometimes a small wait for a table on weekend nights. Mee Hong is closed on Mondays.
Mee Hong Restaurant
120 Cove St.
New Bedford, MA 02744
508-992-8541
About the Author:
Jessica Jewell is a writer, photographer and communications consultant who began writing professionally in 2005. Her chapbook, "Slap Leather," is forthcoming from dancing girl press. Her recent work has appeared in "Nimrod," "Harpur Palate," "Copper Nickel," "Rhino," "wicked alice," "Poetry Midwest" and "Barn Owl Review." Jewell was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She earned her Master of Fine Arts from Kent State University.
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