New England Chinese Food
Restaurant directory & guide
Dish Type
Hot and Sour Soup
Expected menu item with Boston history link
Regional scope: Greater Boston; New England; American Chinese restaurants.
Menu role: Soup; starter.
Typical components: Broth; vinegar; white pepper or chile; tofu; mushrooms; egg.
Flavor profile: Sour; peppery; savory.
Joyce Chen helped popularize northern/Shanghainese dishes in Boston, including hot and sour soup.
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