Ming Seafood Restaurant

Ming Seafood Restaurant

477 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171, United States

+1 617-202-5118

Dim sum restaurant, Cantonese restaurant, Seafood restaurant
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Nestled in Quincy, Massachusetts, Ming Seafood Restaurant is a vibrant culinary destination that masterfully brings the rich traditions of Cantonese cuisine to life with an emphasis on dim sum and fresh seafood. Celebrated for its diverse menu, Ming Seafood offers an authentic taste of southern China, where every dish is a masterpiece of flavor, texture, and aroma.

From the moment you step into this bustling, spacious eatery at 477 Hancock St, you are met with an energetic dining atmosphere filled with the lively sounds of mingling guests and the clatter of dim sum carts. The interior is bright, clean, and thoughtfully arranged to accommodate both small gatherings and larger family occasions, making it a versatile choice for any meal occasion. As one satisfied visitor noted, the restaurant’s generous parking options add convenience to the overall experience, a true bonus rarely found in busy dining areas.

The culinary offerings at Ming Seafood are a celebration of Cantonese dim sum specialties and expertly prepared seafood favorites. The Dim Sum Kingdom selections are a must-try, boasting treasures like the Large Honeycomb Ox Tripe in Satay Sauce—a dish that bursts with complex, savory notes and tender morsels. Don’t miss their crispy, golden Baked Tail Egg Tarts and the exquisite Sampler Platter that perfectly showcases a spectrum of textures and flavors, inviting you to embark on an unforgettable tasting journey.

For those craving fried and baked delights, Ming offers a delightful array available until 3pm, including pan-fried stuffed eggplants that are richly savory with a delicate crunch, deep-fried taro dumplings with a satisfyingly crispy exterior, and the iconic baked Portuguese egg tarts with a perfectly flaky crust and creamy custard filling. These dishes are celebrated for their balance of comforting familiarity and expert technique.

Seafood aficionados will be captivated by signature plates such as Clams with Black Bean Sauce, which marry briny sweetness with umami depth, and Pan-Fried Noodles with XO Sauce, offering a fragrant, slightly spicy kick that invigorates the palate. The menu also highlights traditional poultry dishes with a modern touch—Golden Chicken, Crispy Boneless Duck with Taro, and the intriguing Orange Flavored Chicken showcase the chef’s skill in layering flavors through a combination of crisp textures and bold, balanced seasoning.

Reviewers consistently praise Ming Seafood for its generous portions, ensuring that diners leave both satisfied and eager to return. The staff’s attentiveness enhances the experience, balancing efficiency with warmth despite the restaurant’s bustling vibe. Diners have noted the efficient service even during peak times, where a quick-moving waiting list and ample space help keep the atmosphere lively but comfortable.

Whether you’re a dim sum devotee or an explorer of authentic Cantonese seafood fare, Ming Seafood Restaurant stands out as a top dining choice on the South Shore. It offers not just a meal, but a sensory journey—each dish a carefully illuminated story of traditional flavors elevated by fresh ingredients and skillful preparation. From the first bite of the crispy shrimp red rice rolls to the last spoonful of a rich soup, you’ll find Ming Seafood to be a memorable, gratifying experience that's well worth every moment of the wait.

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Comfort food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating Table service
Amenities
Bar on site Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups Locals Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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Visitor Reviews

  • Tingwei Meng
    2 week ago

    Good dim sum place. A long waiting lane on Christmas Day, but waiting time for 2 ppl is shorter than I expected. A large parking place next to it. Pretty good price ($45 per person with tips in and a lot of leftovers).

  • Ray Boyington
    1 month ago

    Definitely worth a splurge for dim sum! I was sad to see that the China Pearl was closed, so we went hunting for another dim sum spot in Quincy. This is probably one of the best places to go to! Very open and spacious, with lots of hustle and bustle about. Plenty of free parking in the plaza area. When you go in, you take a number and wait to be seated. You'll notice that it is VERY loud in here, and everyone/everything compensates for the noise level, which just makes things louder. You can be seated with a small table or a shared table with other patrons. Once seated, you pick out all of your choices (fantastically labeled with pictures and English on the menu) by circling on a menu with quantity, and everything comes out in batches as they become ready. You will be served by anyone and everyone; you don't have a dedicated waiter/waitress. It's actually kind of fascinating to see how people just show up, serve your food, and then disappear to keep the internal flow of food and service going. There's even a robot that roams from the kitchen to the front for take-out services. There's no awkward small talk, just straightforward and business-like. Don't take it the wrong way; it's just the culture here and it works. (However, pay attention to how they bring your food and cross it off of the receipt as they go... because with the number of patrons in the restaurant, we learned the hard way that it is easy to have requested items forgotten. They forgot to get us a few food items and a drink, but not a huge deal for us though.) The food is great for the most part. Again, photos for everything, so you can see what you are ordering. One thing I will caution is NOT to expect much from the "cute" dishes... B4 (pig) was kind of tasteless, and F15 (swan) has a typical store-bought durian flavor. However: - S1: comes with the A1; very juicy with a hint (and I mean a HINT) of black truffle aftertaste - S2: comes with the A1; a bit of a drier dumpling that looks nice - C1: very flavorful and "fun" to eat - C4: very yummy with a spicy green mustard sauce - C6: surprisingly a cold dish... but still good - C10: was nice to contrast with C6 and has been one of my childhood favorites - B7: comes with the A1; surprisingly one of the best things that comes on the A1 - F14: comes with the A1; basically just a crispy meat dumpling, so not bad - D5: comes with the A1; basically just a mango rice pudding, but it was still nice - K1: came in a bit lukewarm but still good Despite some choices not being as great as they could be, the food was overall still very good.

  • Judith Wong
    1 month ago

    Ming's have 2 locations. This one is bigger and offers more variety of live seafood. Everything is on good. My daughter is connoisseur of fried mochi 鹹水角 and their pear shape ones does refine this item. The lychee shrimp balls look like lychee, do not taste like it. They have achieved a feast for the senses with this one. The calamari was crispy and flavorful. And the chao zhou dumplings 潮州粉粿 were authentic. Everything was good. Come. You won't be disappointed in the food. Sure, service is efficient as in they are not gonna take the time to teach you what is what. So, be adventurous.

  • Ben Leong
    3 month ago

    Awesome and the best place on the South Shore for dimsum. Clean, well lit, spacious and beautifully decorated. Plenty of free parking with their own parking lot as well as street parking. A big plus than trying to find parking in Chinatown and paying for it. They give you a checklist along with a menu with descriptions and photos of the dishes. Great service, attentive, courteous, polite, friendly and professional. Every dish is served quickly, hot and fresh. All prepared perfectly and delicious. Highly recommend. Definitely our go-to anytime for dimsum.

  • Borja Aragón
    3 month ago

    Really good food, super fast service, don't get carried away and over order, portions are very generous! Will come again!

  • Alan Lawrence
    3 month ago

    Parking can be a challenge. It is located next door to a popular Chinese grocery store. Got stated quickly. Service was great especially for a party of eight. Food was incredible. I think I tried everything on the mens. It is loud. Hard to carry on a conversation across a big table. But once the food came out, everyone stopped eating and started enjoying. Definitely coming back next time in town.

  • Ashley Z
    3 month ago

    Food was decent but not fresh as I remembered few years back when it didn’t open that long yet, service is also great and people are nice, we went there later in the evening so the food served really quickly and nice size portion as well.

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